Battlefords News Optimist

No Crosby, no Toronto Maple Leafs, no problem. The first round of the NHL playoffs has been more than worthwhile for all hockey fans.

A out-of-the-box solution has been found with respect to the fate of the former Nun's residence at 701 - 99th Street, south of the Chapel Gallery.

BAKER: In Loving Memory of Edwin Frank Baker who was born November 26, 1924 at Richard District, SK and passed away April 16, 2011 at Saskatoon, SK.

The president of the University of Regina was in North Battleford Monday looking to stamp out poverty.

North Battleford council has authorized the city to proceed with tendering for the theatre fit-up. The fit-up involves those items that will comprise the theatre once it is completed.

An investigation is under way into an early-shooting shooting that happened April 21 at Little Pine First Nation. The call came in to Cut Knife RCMP around 4:30 am that morning.

The city of North Battleford has adopted the 2011 mill rate bylaws, complete with its approximately 8.5 percent property tax increase.

HALLETT , William (Bill) August 9, 1929 - April 12, 2011. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William (Bill) Yuill Hallett dearly loved husband, father and grandpa.

Students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School had the opportunity to learn self-defense techniques during their physical education classes last week.

April is quickly coming to a close and the weather is warming up nicely. I have noticed the odd air seeder pass by our home and this will mean that everyone should be extra careful now that the seeding season is quickly approaching.