Battlefords News-Optimist

The seven individuals accused in the Gold Eagle Casino cheating case will see their case return to provincial court July 18.

A full day of song and celebration is in store for the Battlefords in celebration of National Aboriginal Day. The celebrations happen Tuesday in downtown North Battleford, with events beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing into the evening.

The City of North Battleford is crowing about the results of a property tax study that shows the community stacks up well when compared to tax assessments in other Saskatchewan communities.

If all goes according to plan, Atton's Lake will soon be home to the Battlefords Scuba Community's latest project, an underwater navigation course, a first for Saskatchewan and possibly for Canada.

The current exhibition in the Window Salon of the Chapel Gallery is "Honouring Individual Creation" by local artist, Daphie Pooyak. Pooyak is a graduate of the Yvonne Yuen School of Design and has been involved in creative arts for most of her life.

Three Northwest students are among 40 high school graduates who were awarded $1,000 each from the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarship Program to provide assistance as they embark on careers in the skilled trades.

Heading into the final scheduled week of the regular season of the Battlefords and District Ladies' Fastball League and the Unity Midgets continued to lead the way.

The much needed rain in the Northwest is welcomed by all, but it has thrown a wrench into the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League schedule.

Once again Ken Pearson went back to a talent pool he is familiar with, the Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey League, to sign some future North Stars.

Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association 4-H Expo for 2011 came to an end Monday night after the 159th steer left the sale ring. It was three hectic days of friendly competition, hard work and a lot of 4-H fun.