Battlefords News-Optimist

A North Battleford cab driver was robbed by individuals armed with knives and a gun early Wednesday morning. Battlefords RCMP say the cabbie was robbed at about 2:30 a.m. by three non-white men.

The Spiritwood RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 16-year-old who was reported missing in April. Jerome Davis Harris, Born Sept. 22, 1995 was reported missing April 4.

And he happens to have been a friend of mine

Summer brings with it some inspirational works from local and national artists alike. Local artists have come together once again to put on a window salon exhibit of their work.

The first case of West Nile Virus in Saskatchewan was found Aug. 3, in the Regina Qu'Appelle region. The infection was detected by Canadian Blood Services when the individual was donating blood.

A fire, that resulted in the destruction of a vehicle parked in a storage area at 10030 Marquis Ave. Monday, is being deemed suspicious by fire officials. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to the blaze at just after 11 p.m.

The forecast was for rain but that didn't stop 26 New Horizons from golfing Thursday. At even par, and on a count-back, it was Joe Gabruch, John Dove, Art Strueby and Ken Schway taking top honours.

The Battlefords Agricultural Society Inc. hosts Northwest Territorial Days Aug. 14 to 17 at the North Battleford Exhibition Grounds.

Two people sustained minor injuries and one individual was transported to hospital after two separate motor vehicle crashes in the city on the weekend.

I mentioned last week a psychology experiment that shows the subject a video of two teams quickly passing a ball.