Battlefords News-Optimist

A new group home has opened in Spiritwood for those with intellectual disabilities. The initiative includes a three-space and a new 30-hour supported independent living program.

Mosquitoes are here, and that is prompting concern about West Nile Virus.

The Crown Hill 4-H Beef Club, with 20 members from Borden, Hafford, Blaine Lake and Leask, held their achievement day June 24 at the Blaine Lake sports ground.

As the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League heads into the final 10 days of the season, several teams are looking at the standings and calculating the "what ifs" and possible tie breakers.

As I reported last week, Glenburn Regional Park received a facelift to the concession building, and this week a stage was erected, plus a dance floor, for the jam session over the long weekend. Thanks to Al Carnahan, John Reddekopp and Mel Deagnon.

The provincial government proclaimed the Tourism Saskatchewan Act July 1. The new board of directors has been announced for the tourism department, which will now operate under the Ministry of the Economy.

Between Will and Kate's marriage, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics, the Battleford Recreation Board decided that the choice of a theme for the Battleford was an easy one.

1. Save money. If you buy books, DVDs, or magazines, you spend money. The average price of a new hardcover fiction book: $35. The average price of a new release DVD: $25. If you borrow from the library, the cost is free.

Principal Worman presented the Spirit of Youth Award to Alex Foster.

The Battlefords and area are among the recipients of some of the charitable gaming grants distributed by Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. Approximately $1.