Battlefords News Optimist

Audrey Fineday is a local First Nations artist taking part in the Creative Partnerships program through the Chapel Gallery. She is a descendant of Little Poplar and Fineday and a proud member of the Battle River Cree.

Dear Editor Canadian workers have celebrated their achievements on Labour Day ever since it was declared a national holiday in 1894. This year the focus of the North Battleford and District Labour Council is on retirement security.

The age at which a top level professional athlete's skill begins to wane varies on which sport they play.

SEPTEMBER 10-11 North Battleford Comprehensive High School will host their annual senior girls volleyball tournament. SEPTEMBER 10-11 North Battleford Golf and Country Club will host their annual club championship tournament. Tee off times are 9 a.m.

Frontier Mall was virtually shut down Wednesday evening as North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services were called to what fire officials are calling a suspicious fire at the Real Canadian Wholesale Club. The call came in at 6:08 p.m.

A month into the North Battleford Men's Touch Football League the Rhinos remain undefeated and the class of the league. The Rhinos downed the Headhunters 34-12 Tuesday night to move to 6-0.

This week I'm going to talk about the Saskatchewan Roughriders and what they mean to the province.

Former senator Herb Sparrow is speaking out for senior citizens who are victims of crime. Recently, Sparrow unsuccessfully appealed an order from the City of North Battleford to have the graffiti on his property removed.

As far as Canadian Football goes, the Labour Day weekend is often the most anticipated weekend of the regular season.

Dear Editor This is an invitation to the people of the Battlefords to join us in celebration of neighbourhood wellness. Sept. 11, from noon to 5 p.m.