Battlefords News-Optimist

North Battleford city council has unanimously passed a new resolution on rates at the Co-op Aquatic Centre.

It's hard to believe we are already approaching the final week of this year's Battleford Kiwanis Music Festival. Six incredible days of vocal sessions, including four fun-filled evenings of musical theatre, come to a close Friday, March 15.

It may have been a long shot for Team Saskatchewan skip Scott Manners and his rink to win the Brier, but they did go out with style.

Unity RCMP are seeking the public's help following damage reported to railway crossing lightsat Cavell, in the Landis District. The lights were left non-functional, which police say presents a hazard to motor vehicles and to trains crossing the road.

North Battleford City Hall was behind the Battlefords North Stars all the way Monday night.

Cigarettes were the main target of thieves who broke into a business in Macklin March 5. Unity RCMP say the incident happened during the early morning hours.

An initiative new to the Battlefords proved its worth Sunday by virtue of the line up of entertainment at its first fundraising concert.

The idea that it is the first team to four wins, not three, has been echoed throughout the Battlefords North Stars' dressing room last weekend, as the North Stars faced elimination twice.

The New Horizons curling season is winding down with the final draw Tuesday. March 6, Hall, Hagen and Wisner were winners in the morning session with Krismer, Kjargaard and Russell winning in the afternoon.

March 12-13Battlefords Minor Football registration for the 2012 season will happen from 6 to 8 p.m. both days at North Battleford Comprehensive High School. March 13Battlefords North Stars continue with playoff hockey against the Nipawin Hawks.