Battlefords News Optimist

There has been another vicious assault and bear-spray incident in North Battleford. Three city residents have been charged so far in connection to the incident, which took place on 109th Street in North Battleford around 5 am last Friday morning.

How many people can say they are the best in North American and mean it? How many are 8 and 9 years old and can say that? Seventeen of players of the Sask Can 2002 team, which includes players from the area, as well as other parts of Saskatchewan, al

Be afraid, Leafy Spurge! With the advent of a weed management area, you can be sprayed upon, regardless of where you show your scraggly yellow bloom.

Dear Editor As the combat mission in Afghanistan transitions into other military activities, the Royal Canadian Legion would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to those service men and women, and their families, who have served with distinction and sa

Speers Recreation Board hosted a Pirate Party in the Park June 4 to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month. Approximately 50 people attended the afternoon event that started with participants being assigned to one of four pirate crews.

The 2011 Battleford Block Party ended up postponed by rain last weekend. However, it is expected organizers will try again to hold the event before summer is out.

Monday, Unity was fortunate to have a big announcement made at the ball diamonds. The venue was appropriate because of all the activity the area enjoys this time of year.

Veronica Kmiech of Battleford has been selected as the second prize winner from Grade 12 students in the 2010-11 national student poetry contest held by Polar Expressions Publishing.

Several local youths are playing with the Lashburn Rugby Club. The team is planning a trip to Ireland at Easter next year. To raise money for their trip, the boys held a village wide bottle drive June 13.

The Borden Friendship Club hosted seniors from Radisson, Maymont and Sonningdale June 14 in their club room, with 33 guests and 40 Borden members in attendance.