Battlefords News-Optimist

A proposed donation of city land for a First Nations heritage park has been pushed back again.

For the second month in a row, Battlefords RCMP detachment is reporting declines in several crime categories in the city. In numbers presented to North Battleford city council by Staff Sgt.

While anticipation grows about the opening of the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre, there is also dread from local organizations about the costs of using it.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

On June 16, the Saskatchewan Corrections Charity Bike Riders rode for the 13th time, raising money for charity.

The Battlefords North Stars announced earlier in the week that Michelle Beatty has joined the team as the new athletic therapist and trainer for the 2012-13 season.

The Community Initiatives Fund has awarded a total of $3.8 million in grants to Saskatchewan communities. The CIF is a special purpose fund created through the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Act and governed by a volunteer board.

A business on the 1100 block of 100th Street was broken into overnight June 25. The front door of a business located on the 100 block of 22nd Street in Battleford was shattered sometime overnight June 25.

I was lucky enough to ask people to smile. It has been an amazing nine years for me. I took a risk with a part time job and every day since I've been so grateful for the opportunity.

City Hall has its eye out on two pests that are becoming more and more evident in recent weeks - dandelions and mosquitoes. Councillor Don Buglas brought up both at the council meeting June 25, in response to inquiries from the public.