Battlefords News Optimist

A former registered sex offender who set off an uproar by locating in North Battleford two years ago made a provincial court appearance by video Wednesday.

Blaine Lake TOPS No. 5167 chapter held its annual installation of officers following its regular meeting on April 5. Angie Keryliw, chapter leader, announced the TOPS theme for the next two years is Road to Success.

Blaine Lake Senior Citizens Centre is one of many recipients of grant money provided by Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA). The Blaine Lake organization received a grant of $21,912.33 following a successful cash lotto held in the fall.

Kihiw Waciston School on Muskeg Lake Cree Nation consists of approximately 84 students from kindergarten to Grade7.

I make lists. I list the things I need to remember to do, I list the items I need to buy and I list my dreams and goals.

A sewer emergency that closed off access for visitors to Battlefords Union Hospital has been resolved.

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The Living Sky School Division board received a report outlining progress in four key areas from Superintendent Brian Quinn during their regular board meeting, May 11.

A man accused in a bear spray incident at a 100th Street gas station was in court Wednesday. Justin Fineday, 23, appeared before Judge Violet Meekma in provincial court in North Battleford.

The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association's SIGA Pro Tour event scheduled that was to take place in St. Walburg this weekend has been cancelled. The race was cancelled Thursday due to unsafe track conditions.