Battlefords News-Optimist

An elderly woman was struck by a dark coloured SUV Sept. 16 while in a crosswalk at Territorial Drive and 95th Street in North Battleford. The SUV fled the scene. A white Dodge extended cab 2500 truck bearing Sask. plate No.

Don't expect any major changes to the board of the Light of Christ Catholic School Division. W ith the closure of St. George School in Wilkie, there are only five seats available compared to last election's six.

There are many detox drinks, supplements and diets on the market. All vary in their duration and price. What are they all about? And are they good for us? The point of a detoxification is to rid your body of toxins that can build up over time.

A welcome tea was held for the new doctors and their families Aug. 30, in the ceremonial room of the Riverside Health Care Facility. Approximately 80 people came out to meet the doctors.

The Town of Battleford has voted to purchase the old Battleford Curling Club building.

Harvest is still chugging along with great seasonal temperatures aiding the process. And of course the absence of Jack Frost, so far, is also helpful. Delta Co-op has discovered the Riders are coming to their location Oct. 1.

It isn't complete, but the end is in sight for the Battlefords Tribal Council Field House in the CUPlex. Wednesday, city employees held a user meeting and were overwhelmed by the support from local recreation and leisure groups represented.

Much of the talk at Monday's Parks and Recreation meeting at City Hall was about the opening of the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre Saturday. The committee noted there was a tremendous response and outpouring to the new Aquatic Centre.

Dear Editor July 12, 13 and 14, 2013, will bring many former employees of the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford, to the Battlefords. The hundreds of employees over these past 100 years, lived in and around the Battlefords, but retired elsewhere.

It is early in the senior volleyball season, but that doesn't mean the volleyball is already at a high level.