Battlefords News-Optimist

The Maidstone Drop In September meeting was held Sept. 2 with a good turnout. The centre was used during the summer for two funeral teas and a few family events. Cards resumed Sept. 5.

Holidays are over. I really enjoyed the two months holidays I spent in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Now it's time to get back to routine. Scott Kennedy of Lloydminster was here to visit his mom, Theresa Kennedy.

Up until today we have been experiencing hot weather for a number of days. During this time harvest operations have gone forward at quite a pace. Although we have not had any rain, there has been rain in some areas.

Wednesday, Sept. 14, North Battleford voters go to the polls to determine who will fill the seat on city council left vacant by the departure of Rhonda Seidel earlier this year.

The Town of Battleford says it is still negotiating with landowners on the Highway 4 corridor after passing a bylaw giving the town the authority to expropriate land for the purpose of twinning of the highway in Battleford.

Thursday, the Rhinos made a statement that they want to be at the top of the North Battleford Tough Football League standings with a 43-6 win over the Razorbacks.

Borden School is welcoming several new teachers this year. Jackie Corbett will be teaching Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2. Kindergarten orientation is Sept. 13 and the first day of class is Sept.

A resident of the Riverbend Trailer Park in Battleford gave Mayor Chris Odishaw and town council an earful about the local streets at a council meeting Sept. 6.

The Saskatchewan Party for the Rosthern-Shellbrook constituency held a fundraising dinner Sept. 1 in the community of Leask.

The issue of whether to open an off-leash dog park has come to Battleford town council. At their meeting Sept.