Battlefords News-Optimist

Offensive lineman Jordan Elliott had a familiar face giving him directions while he was on the field in London, Ont. for the Canada Cup 2012 under 18 National Championship.

Jackie Mitchell and her daughter Jordan are no strangers to gardening. With their family, they run Battle River Berries, a popular place to pick berries and cherries.

An RCMP member died in a collision involving a moose near Wilkie early Friday Morning. Wilkie RCMP say Cst. Derek Pineo, 38, was declared dead at the scene of the crash, approximately seven kilometers west of Wilkie.

Two youths have entered guilty pleas in connection to a bear spray attack on another teenagers on 110th Street in June. The individuals, ages 15 and 17, cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

How is life treating you, these days? How is your marriage? It is bringing out the worst or best in you? Maybe it is time for a little marriage tune-up. I certainly do not claim to know everything about the subject.

Several years ago, local golfers touted the talent of area youth golfer, Justin Wood, stating his potential for greatness. It seems he has nowhere to go but up.

Cree theatre director, playwright, essayist and writer Floyd Favel has been awarded a grant of $15,000 by the Saskatchewan Arts Board to compile a series of essays on his research into native performance culture.

The Battlefords Trade and Education Centre has received some new information about its proposed new facility to be located on 105th Street.

A team penning competitor from Unity has made her mark at the Calgary Stampede by placing in the Top 10 twice at this year's competition.

The Borden library summer activity program for children aged 5 - 12 years started July 12 with Kandice Walker as the co-ordinator in charge of the program with teen helpers Graham Sargent and Nikita Pascoe.