Battlefords News-Optimist

Blaine Lake Senior Citizens Centre is one of many recipients of grant money provided by Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA). The Blaine Lake organization received a grant of $21,912.33 following a successful cash lotto held in the fall.

Kihiw Waciston School on Muskeg Lake Cree Nation consists of approximately 84 students from kindergarten to Grade7.

I make lists. I list the things I need to remember to do, I list the items I need to buy and I list my dreams and goals.

A sewer emergency that closed off access for visitors to Battlefords Union Hospital has been resolved.

2011 Battlefords Women's Soccer W L D PTS GD LP Ladies 3 0 0 9 +16 Magic Mist 2 0 1 6 +8 Benchwarmers 1 1 1 4 0 Bangies 1 1 1 4 -4 Silver Bullets 1 1 1 4 -4 Poundmaker 1 2 0 3 -5 Power Kickers 0 1 2 2 0 Yellowbirds 0 3 0 0 -9 2011 Battlefords Men's S

The Living Sky School Division board received a report outlining progress in four key areas from Superintendent Brian Quinn during their regular board meeting, May 11.

A man accused in a bear spray incident at a 100th Street gas station was in court Wednesday. Justin Fineday, 23, appeared before Judge Violet Meekma in provincial court in North Battleford.

The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association's SIGA Pro Tour event scheduled that was to take place in St. Walburg this weekend has been cancelled. The race was cancelled Thursday due to unsafe track conditions.

Earlier this week, the Moose Jaw Warriors and Conexus announced the 2011 Warriors and Legends Hall of Fame Inductees. Blair Atcheynum, assistant coach for the Battlefords North Stars, is one of the three nominees.

It is early in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League season, but already each team is proving their staff ace can compete with anyone and any team has a chance to win any night.