Battlefords News-Optimist

The RCMP is seeking the public's assistance with the apprehension of Terrance Bear. Bear is unlawfully at large from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge, Duck Lake.

Dear Editor A tip of my hat to Martha Carleton for the fine letter ("Rental rates harming families" News-Optimist, Sept. 14).

The downtown core has one less pawn shop, at least for now.

An appeal is under way to attempt to throw out the results of the April 14 Mosquito First Nation band election. The appeal alleges mail in ballots used in the election were bought and sold from electors on the reserve.

Just one game was played Thursday in the North Battleford Touch Football League, and it was an important one. The Huskies, who went 8-0 to that point lost 30-14 to the Rhinos, who move into a tie for first place with an 8-1 record.

North Battleford is taking its pitch for more workers to Toronto, as the city plans to recruit workers to the area at the National Job Fair and Training Expo. The city has obtained a booth at the job fair Sept.

The home opener didn't go as planned for the Battlefords North Stars, but they did spoil Kindersley's home opener the next night, earning a split in the home-and-home series to start the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League regular season.

Comment and History from a Prairie Perspective

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation is pleased to be a part of the purchase of five new crash carts for BUH.

Students at Ratushniak Elementary School love guests and a chance to experience something new.