Battlefords News-Optimist

Substantial completion has been achieved for both the curling centre and now the aquatic centre at the CUPlex. That good news was relayed to city council Monday night by parks and recreation director Keith Anderson.

Two motor vehicle accidents were among the many activities that kept fire crews busy over the past weekend. The most serious accident happened on a service road near Tim Hortons on Railway Avenue Saturday at 1:37 a.m.

No tee times are needed, there is no dress code and any skill level can play a round at the new course. The North Battleford Disc Golf Course was officially unveiled Sunday in Centennial Park.

Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in regards to an armed robbery in North Battleford. Aug. 8, at approximately 2:30 a.m., three non-white males armed with weapons robbed a cab driver for an undisclosed amount of money.

When the sun is out, so are the New Horizons, 40 strong showed up Monday. This time it took a count-back of five holes to determine a winner and a further one to determined second and third place. All came in with scores of 38.

Volunteers with Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation were busy last week preparing for the upcoming $100,000 cash lottery. Ticket sales will start Aug. 24. The new feature to the lottery, the 50/50 add-on, will continue.

Drug charges have been laid following a search executed on a North Battleford residence. Charged are Collin William Cummer,30, and Pamela Lynn Wright,26,both of North Battleford.

Centennial celebrations have a way of instilling community pride within the hearts of local residents and making individuals work cohesively towards a common goal. The centennial celebration Aug.

The regular season for most hockey players is at least a month away, but that doesn't mean it isn't time for hockey to start.

As competitive as the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League was this season, followers of the sport had to expect the teams entered in provincials would put up a good fight for championships in their respective categories.