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Battlefords News Optimist

Maymont Memorial Hall - a community project from 1945 to the present

The rehabilitation committee composed of 22 citizens called a public meeting April 23, 1945, in the Orange Hall, to decide on a suitable war memorial.

Advance polls attract 66,000 voters

The total number of voters who voted at advance polls in the 2011 General Election was 66,602 p.m. The daily numbers are: Day 1 = 16,096 voters; Day 2 = 13,670 voters; Day 3 = 11,473 voters; Day 4 = 10,947 voters; Day 5 = 14,416 voters.

NDP getting hammered at the polls

Long time Batttlefords representative and incumbent MLA for the Battlefords, isn't the only NDP candidate having a rough night at the polls. Ninety minutes after the polls closed the Sask.

Reminders to voters

The office of the Chief Electoral Officer for Saskatchewan has issued the following release. Voting will take place throughout the 58 constituencies in Saskatchewan from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST Monday.

Northwest students place second in provincial cooking competition

Five Grade 10 students from H. Hardcastle School in Edam placed second in a provincial cooking competition Oct. 22 weekend.
Ready to run, swim and cycle for Team Canada

Ready to run, swim and cycle for Team Canada

Jeff Bridgeman of Unity has accomplished something special. Bridgeman has qualified to be part of the Canadian Men's Triathlon team which will compete in the ITU World Championship Series Final, a four-day event set to take place from Oct.
Biosphere volunteers make stop at Redberry

Biosphere volunteers make stop at Redberry

Thomas and Susanne Abe are on an adventure of a lifetime.
Spending money like a rich man

Spending money like a rich man

Ed, my neighbour next door, was the victim of my complaining about the cost of tires the other day. I was in an "I want to gripe, grouch, grumble and whine right now" mood. It was my own fault for buying four new winter tires for our van.

City residents getting snowed

Dear Editor So, the people of North Battleford have finally voiced their views about bylaws governing snow removal from city property.
No provincial medals coming this way

No provincial medals coming this way

Both John Paul II soccer teams competed in provincials on the weekend, the girls in Regina and boys in Yorkton.