Battlefords News-Optimist

The next time you catch yourself making a snide remark about North Battleford's fire chief or one of his deputies using a department vehicle to drive to the store for a litre of milk, think about what could have happened Wednesday to homes in the Kil

The debt bylaw to borrow $24 million to construct the four components of the Credit Union CUPlex project has received final approval from city council.

It appears a change in approach is coming from North Battleford City Hall with respect to ensuring compliance with the city's sidewalk clearing bylaw.

Ed, my neighbour next door, is feeling frustrated. He cannot control the weather and must wait to get going again at his harvest after recent rains. Ed is sure that once you are retired like me, life is frustration free.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Battlefords RCMP have charged two people after a drug raid Thursday. Charged are Tania Lee Young, 41, and a 15-year-old male young offender. A search warrant was executed on a residence located at 1422 - 108th St.

Notre Dame School will be seeing the addition of a portable classroom, according to a building plan presented at North Battleford city council Monday.

Enjoying the unseasonably warm weather and leaves in gold, red, and orange, the community of Ratushniak Elementary School in Maidstone walked for a very good reason Sept. 23.

Unity had another busy weekend Sept. 23 and 24. And thanks to the gorgeous Mr. Sunshine, it was a grand weekend to spend outdoors. The town has been and will be saluting seniors this week as national Salute to Seniors Week takes place.

There is a new friendly face behind the manager's desk at the Neilburg branch of the Synergy Credit Union. Jan Trimble took over the position as of July 20. The Neilburg branch has eight employees, some full time while others work part time.