Battlefords News-Optimist

Michael Phelps has won eight medals during one Olympic swimming event, twice, but Alex Anderson Callbeck passed that mark while she competed in the Saskatchewan Summer Games.

Although it springs from a tragedy from a tragedy, the Candace Heitt Memorial Run has inspired many to participate in honour of this young girl. In its fourth year, organizers are hoping to continue increasing the number of participants.

A two-vehicle crash on Territorial Drive at the Sobeys entrance sent two people to hospital Wednesday. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to the crash at just before 6 p.m.

If you're going to break a record, you may as well do it spectacularly. That's what Jesse Lewis, a Saskatchewan hypnotist, has planned as part of his performance at Northwest Territorial Days.

Dear Editor As I read the letter (News-Optimist July 18) from the president of the Battlefords Agricultural Society regarding the likely demise of that old and honourable institution, I muttered, "I saw that coming.

Dear Editor Over recent evenings I have watched two games between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Edmonton Eskimos. The officials must have worn out their hip pockets dropping and picking up flags.

DEMYON: Myron Michael: March 24, 1940 - July 13, 2012: It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Myron at his home in North Battleford, SK.

Dear Editor In regard to Dana Alexander's letter (News-Optimist, July 18) I am disappointed with the actions of the City of North Battleford in dealing with the Battlefords Ag. Society. My involvement with the Ag.

Rivers West went into action on day three with seven medals in the standings, by 10 a.m. the team's total was upped to 14. Gold medals were won in the water, as Meagan Wenzel of Rosetown won the 50m backstroke in the 11 and 12 female division.

Drowning prevention was front and centre of programming at the North Battleford Kinsmen Aquatic Center from Monday to Friday last week.