Battlefords News-Optimist

A group of local artists gathered June 11, to listen to the words of one of the most important figures of the Western Canadian art scene.

The Battleford West project continues to make steady progress, with new paving and more new trees highlighting the latest improvements to the development.

During the morning hours of June 2, a number of vehicles were vandalized on Janet Drive in North Battleford.

The swimming pool is open. And, if you haven't had a chance to register your child for lessons yet, you can do this right at the pool office. Public swim hours are evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and weekends 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Jackfish Lake Watershed Association conducted a release from Jackfish Lake in respect of maintaining its licensed level of operation and as part of its annual allocation commitment to Ducks Unlimited Canada for its Jackfish Marsh project.

Sometimes a person wants to go to a ball, be surrounded by beautiful things and see and celebrate only the very best in others. Graduations are great occasions to celebrate.

The case involving accusations of fraud and theft leveled at a River Heights Lodge employee has been adjourned to July 18. Audrey Gallinger, a former bookkeeper at the facility, appeared in provincial court in North Battleford Monday.

University of Regina's spring convocation, June 8, saw several Northwest students among the 1,714 earning degrees.

It was a day without coveralls and the opportunity to enjoy the company of others working in the industry. The Maidstone Oilmen's Golf Tournament was held Friday at the Silver Lake Regional Park.

Dear Editor Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz says farmers want choice in the marketing of export wheat and barley. I say farmers want power - bargaining power and choice will not deliver that power to them.