Battlefords News-Optimist

A passenger vehicle fire happened Aug. 26 just north of North Battleford on Highway 4. The incident happened about 12 kilometres north around 6:40 p.m.

Battlefords MLA Len Taylor continues to express displeasure with the Sask. Party government on the issue of rent increases.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services dealt with a smoke-from-cooking incident Tuesday afternoon on the 1400 block of 109th Street.

It is familiar ground for the Battlefords Midget Stars, they are once again searching for billet homes for their players.

The list of golfing events and tournaments is a long one with local and provincial events still the focus for many this time of year. Some Northwest golfers had some great showings during the last few weeks.

The Huskies and Gophers lead the North Battleford Touch Football League with perfect 5-0 records. Tuesday, the Huskies downed the Silver Bullets 36-6 at Holy Family while the Gophers beat the Headhunters 28-0.

The waiting and anticipation for the Battlefords North Stars training camp is over.

As I wander around Meota it is evident the month of August is over. In other months of the year I don't always realize the month is ending, since there is not always some indicator that alerts me.

Considering the people who came and went by vehicle or park-and-ride vans, those who walked down the hill to the Flats and the hundreds who gathered for fireworks on the sides of the valley, Mayor Chris Odishaw of Battleford estimates 10,000 people e

STISHENKO: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas Stishenko, late of North Battleford, on August 23, 2011 at the age of 87 years.