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Battlefords News Optimist

Bogus business proposition warning

RCMP are warning rural residents of a possible business proposition scam being put forward by what witnesses describe as an elderly gentleman.

Locals travel to fall wedding

A beautiful fall wedding took pace Oct. 8 at St. Paul's United Church in Estevan when Daryl Donovan of Waseca and Meghan Betnar of Estevan were united in marriage.
Protest launched over NDP campaign office in Battleford

Protest launched over NDP campaign office in Battleford

A controversy has broken out in the provincial election campaign in the Battlefords over the unusual location of the NDP's Cut Knife-Turtleford campaign office.
Portraits exhibit open until mid-Nov.

Portraits exhibit open until mid-Nov.

This is your last chance to take in the current exhibition at the Allen Sapp Gallery. "Portraits: Painting, Face-Pulling and Storytelling" is on display until the middle of November.

Power pole encounter causes injury

A 52-year-old man was transported to Battlefords Union Hospital Tuesday afternoon, after his vehicle struck a power pole on the Highway 16 exit to Lloydminster. WPD Ambulance, who responded to the call at about 5:20 p.m.

Charter of responsibilities would benefit society

One thing that I have done a lot of in my life is volunteer work. It started first when I was quite young and I would shovel the sidewalks of an elderly woman who lived near us.
Notre Dame Hounds run wild against Sharks

Notre Dame Hounds run wild against Sharks

Saturday and Sunday the Battlefords AAA Sharks had a rematch with Notre Dame, who they played in the first round of playoffs the last two seasons. Revenge would've been sweet, but that wasn't the case.
Cheer team sets sights on provincials

Cheer team sets sights on provincials

The staff and students are busy with many extra curricular activities this fall at John Paul II. It is amazing how much time the staff puts into extra curricular activities for the students. This year, John Paul II formed their first ever Cheer Team.

Pockets not deep enough for down payment gift

Dear Editor, I was appalled to read in this week's paper our city councillors have voted in favour of gifting $5,000 toward the down payment on a condo for residents who qualify (Housing down payment grant causes fireworks" News-Optimist Oct. 21).
Demolition order on car wash building

Demolition order on car wash building

North Battleford is implementing another demolition order, this time on a building at 2112 - 100th St.