Battlefords News-Optimist

After a decent start in January, permit values took a big dive last month in North Battleford.

The provincial government reported "significant progress" in the Boreal Watershed Initiative March 1, a program to "address potential environmental concerns and to identify sustainable management practices in the region.

Many local area arenas are days away from taking out their ice, if they haven't already done so.

Three physicians, recruited to serve North Saskatchewan River Health Holdings clinics, are at various stages of immigration and assessment processes, members of the board were advised at a regular meeting Feb. 20.

Looking for something different to read? Why not try a young adult book.

Get ready for Maymont's first music jam and potluck supper March 24 at Maymont Memorial Hall. Doors open at 4 p.m. and supper is at 6 p.m. We hope to have all your favourite musicians at this event. Come join us as everyone is welcome.

Music lovers, mark your calendars. The Battlefords, no stranger to great music, will be hosting another house concert of a father and son tap-style guitar duo. Zachari and Andrew Smith describe their style as folk, alt-country and tap-style guitar.

The Battlefords Bantam Sharks, coached by Pat Bugler and Jamie Smith, will see their season draw to a close this weekend with an exhibition game against Spiritwood Friday.

It's hard to believe that we are already entering the final week of this year's Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival. It's not too late to catch the last couple of days of vocal entries.

Blaine Lake Composite School SRC recently hosted a Rocks and Rings workshop at their school. The unique indoor floor curling equipment is designed to provide a true curling experience without ice.