Battlefords News-Optimist

It has been a few years since the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame's vintage baseball game has been played and again fans will have to wait to see the game.

Cut Knife RCMP are investigating a theft of a skid steer believed to be responsible for causing a collision on nearby roads. The detachment received a complaint May 29 at 9:30 a.m., of a stolen Scat Trak skid steer.

You know you can get books at your local library. Maybe you know you can access ebooks and newspapers online. You might even know you can get free music.

When the bell rang to end the school week May 25, signaling the weekend, many teachers and staff members gathered at the Tropical Inn in North Battleford instead of heading home for some time to relax and recharge.

The Allen Sapp Gallery invites you to a special opening reception on Saturday, June 9 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Southbound traffic approaching the Town of Battleford from the North Saskatchewan River Bridge on Highway 4 will be diverted to a U-turn on Highway 16, west of town Wednesday, weather permitting.

Dear Editor I am writing in response to Brian Zinchuk's "Most effective social program is a job." Having read his latest From the Top of The Pile column I have a pretty good idea what the pile refers to.

The North Battleford Beavers have been in some close games this season in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League, but have struggled to score runs. In the Beavers' three losses this season they have scored a total of one run.

Battlefords Residential Services Inc. received a much-needed donation May 28, as Zonie Krawchuk and the local Elks club donated $15,000 to purchase a wheelchair accessible van.

City councillors are considering saving some of the heritage from the old Kinsmen Aquatic Centre before the wrecking ball hits later this year. The facility is slated for closure when the new aquatic centre opens later this summer.