Battlefords News Optimist

Battlefords North Stars' fans, and anyone who follows the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for that matter, will recognize the name Mike George.

A garage suffered major damage from a heavy fire that broke out Friday afternoon. The call came in to North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services at around 5 p.m. June 4.

North Battleford mayor Ian Hamilton said Tuesday he was pleased with the Town of Battleford's commitment to pledge $1.6 million to the City of North Battleford for regional recreation capital projects.

A boot to those who decided the North Battleford Library will remain closed on Sundays until September.

Before the rain hit Saturday, it was beautiful day to be outside and a beautiful day to check out some beautiful cars.

There has to be a better way. North Battleford's new nuisance bylaw has a section in it dealing with graffiti. The basic premise is property owners will be penalized for not removing graffiti in a timely manner.

The construction of two power plants in the Battlefords over the next three years will have a profound economic impact in the region.

Wind power isn't a new buzz word in the world of green power generation, but a recent proposal by the City of Saskatoon to install a project at the City's landfill has some residents wind-milling their arms in distress.

A baseball bat was used in a home invasion May 29 at a residence on the 1500 block of 103rd Street. Two men entered the residence uninvited and damaged the home with the bat.

Dear Editor I read Dr. Cairns Autopsy on Odishaw article in the May 5 News-Optimist and wanted to offer my view of the situation and the man. Mayor Odishaw got the short end of the stick through no fault of his own.