Battlefords News-Optimist

Get out the cowboy hats, boots, belt buckles and Wrangler jeans as one of the most anticipated annual events in the Battlefords is set to take place at the Civic Centre this weekend.

April 25Jackfish Lake Golf and Conference Centre will open the gates to start their golf season. Call the proshop at 386-2877. April 25Battlefords Horseshoe Club will be holding their annual general meeting at 4:30 p.m.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce wants more information before it will decide whether to support an application to seek heritage status for Saskatchewan Hospital.

Motorists who exhibit aggressive driving behaviours on Saskatchewan roads will be held accountable for their actions during Operation Spring Brake, according to a press release from SGI.

City councillors are looking at scavenging as a way to cut down on landfill costs as North Battleford's waste management facility.

Andrew Albers made his third start and fourth appearance of the 2012 baseball season with the New Britain Rock Cats Saturday and appears to be now in mid-season form.

In the wake of the fire at Jesus is Alive last month, calls have stepped up at City Hall for a more consistent demolition policy.

There were rumours the Battlefords AAA Sharks may not have a team next season, but those rumours were put to rest last week. Battlefords and District Female Hockey Association announced Brittany Penner would be the head coach for the 2012-13 season.

Staff Sergeant Phil Wilson made an appearance at Battleford town council April 16, to break down crime statistics for the first quarter of 2012. In general, numbers were up.

A new draft traffic bylaw has been prepared and will now undergo intensive discussions by city council.