Battlefords News-Optimist

The topic of scavenging was brought up again at the city council meeting Monday.

Preseason Schedule DATEVISITORHOMETIMESept/2/12Battlefords Stars@Wainwright6:00pmSept/7/12Battlefords Stars@Melfort Mustangs7:30pmSept/8/12Melfort Mustangs@Battlefords Stars7:30pmSept/15/12Humboldt Broncos@Battlefords Stars7:30pmSept/16/12Battlefords

As the world turns its attention to the Olympics, many in Saskatchewan are turning their attention to Meadow Lake, as the Saskatchewan Summer Game are set to begin.

Nine strokes under par is what it took to be crowned the 2012 Saskatchewan Amateur Men's Championship winner last week in Yorkton.

The 1800 block of 103rd Street is closed for a hydrant repair Thursday. Drivers should be aware that 19th Avenue at the end of 103rd is also closed for this repair.

The 3D Outdoor Provincial Championship was hosted by the Battle River Archers on the weekend and after two days of taking aim, the winners were crowned. Rachel Diehl won the pre-cub female division with a 647 score.

An iPod Touch and two pair of custom made Oakley sunglasses were stolen when a 2005 Chevrolet Optra, parked on the 1400 block of 104th Street, was broken into sometime after 11:30 p.m. July 23.

The final four teams remaining in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League wasted no time in setting up their semifinal schedules.

North Battleford City Council formalized the location and date of the 2012 election at their council meeting Monday. The advance polls for the election will take place Oct. 10, 11, 17 and 18 between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. and Oct. 20 between 1 and 4 p.m.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if problems could be solved as easily as they are over a cup of coffee? In conversation with friends while riding our "ferry highway" this week, we used our verbal skills to attract and retain the perfect businesses to our ci