Battlefords News-Optimist

It turned out to be a false alarm that fire crews responded to at the Gold Eagle Casino Tuesday. The call came to the fire department came in at 5:11 p.m. Smoke, fumes and dust from the premises were reported.

The North Battleford Good Neighbour Network block party is set to bring community members together Sept. 10, at a new venue and with new partners.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to an unusual call on the weekend - one of needles found around 16th Avenue and 103rd Street.

Unity is proud to have been chosen to host the Provincial Zone Bantam Boys' and Girls' Softball Championship. Teams have been practicing and playing since July when teams were selected.

Ed, my neighbour next door, has been able to combine some winter wheat. That has meant an unusual degree of quiet from next door. Since Ed has been mostly out at his farm, it is the beginning of what I call the season of tranquility.

A bike rally was held Aug. 20, starting from the Maymont Hotel with the route following Highway 16 to almost Saskatoon, then via Martensville to Blaine Lake and over Highway 376 south back to Maymont.

An investigation is under way into a report of pedestrians being struck by a truck on the Red Pheasant First Nation Aug. 30. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m.

On a very hot Aug. 22nd, Maymont Seniors hosted 18 people from Borden and nine from Radisson for an afternoon program and supper. Kay Greenslade welcomed everyone and introduced the musical entertainment lined up for the afternoon.

Country Wives is the new exhibition at the Chapel Gallery with works by Métis artist Leah Dorion. This collection is reflective of the folk art movement, but each piece is drawn from her own life as a Métis artist.

Over 400 teachers and staff attended the Northwest Teachers Association conference in Lashburn Aug. 25 and 26. This year's theme was In Our Own Backyard - Design and Innovation.