Battlefords News Optimist

The Territorial Drive Walking Trail between 19th Avenue and 95th Street in North Battleford will be closed Saturday, Sept. 10 for repaving. The crew will start at 8 a.m.

The Lloydminster Rural RCMP Detachment is improving its service for response to matters occurringbetween the Alberta-Saskatchewan border and Lashburn and the North Saskatchewan and Battle Rivers.

The weather could not have been more perfect for the inaugural Zone Provincial Bantam Boys and Girls Softball Tournament, which helped in making it a huge success.

A vehicle and snowmobiles were stolen from a residence in Scott on or about the night of Aug. 31.

Dear Editor Listening to the radio, I was struck by the juxtaposition of two articles. In one, a couple in Regina hosting two young African refugees was dismayed to learn high school tuition would be $10,000 per student.

This week is a big one for movie fans in this country as the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival is under way in Canada's biggest city.

Have you been thinking about starting a workout routine but aren't sure where to start? Have you hit a plateau in your current routine? Or are you just having a hard time getting motivated to get up and get to the gym because life keeps getting in th

Two reports of a cougar sighting has RCMP warning residents to take precautions. Battlefords RCMP were called to an acreage just to thenorth of Territorial Drive andeast ofthe Fairview area Wednesday at about 7:30 a.m.

The 1900 block of 99th street will be closed for most of today (Sept. 8) due to a water main break. In addition, and not related to repairs, the hot weather is affecting the colour of water in various areas of the city again.

The Huskies continue to lead the league and now they have beat every team in the North Battleford Touch Football League. The Huskies beat the Broncos 58-8 Tuesday night.