Battlefords News Optimist

The JP II Mission Team spent their Easter break in three locations giving of their time and self to better the lives of others and to Be The Change.

A 31-year-old woman was pulled from a burning vehicle early Monday morning on Highway 16, five kilometres west of the Battlefords. The woman was pulled to safety by one of the witnesses before emergency services came on the scene.

Corner Stone Community in Living Faith Chapel hosted a ribbon cutting Monday. The Corner Stone Community combines the resources of different churches, which come together to provide a safe environment for everyone.

A new service is now available for those seeking medical treatment in the Battlefords. A walk-in clinic, the CBI Health Centre, has been set up inside the mall at the location currently occupied by CBI Physical Rehabilitation Centre.

Deputy Fire Chief Robin Tomaz travelled to Weyburn Saturday morning to assist local officials in managing their flood crisis.

One championship season is an accomplishment on the baseball diamond, but for one group of players from Lashburn one championship wasn't enough.

After a three-day spring rain, the sun smiled on parishioners and guests as they emerged from the Descent of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Hafford where a service marked the 75th anniversary of the parish June 19.

Dear Editor I am interested in the latest information to and from city council regarding rating of property taxes comparing North Battleford to like communities. I live in a 972 square foot condo and my property taxes are just over $2,100.

Two Lashburn men have been charged after a drug raid in Lashburn June 18. Charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking is Dean Harder. Pernell Harder was also charged with several counts of unsafe storage of firearms.

The Neilburg Bowling Association held their awards banquet and annual meeting recently. The wind-up raised more than $2,000 for the organization through dinner tickets, silent auction, bake table, 50/50 draw and selling the leftover meat.