Battlefords News-Optimist

When Battlefords North Stars fans heard Dane Muench could be returning to the SJHL in January at the trade deadline, the buzz excited the Battlefords.

A new day program facility is finally on the way for Battlefords Trade and Education Centre, thanks to a long-awaited commitment from the provincial government.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services advise all residents to exercise extreme caution due to high winds and very dry conditions in the Battlefords and surrounding area.

All eight teams were in action once again Monday night in the Battlefords and District Ladies' Fastball League. At the Flats, Northwest Junior Vipers edged the Unity Bantams 2 by a 5-3 score.

Dear Editor Thank you Brian Zinchuk. Your From the Top of the Pile column in the May 9 News-Optimist reminded us why we need organizations like the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health, Planned Parenthood and for local sexual health centres.

Arguably the most prominent art in our community is music.

It's a long road yet to travel before the stigma associated with mental illness is banished, but a Saturday evening event proved the march is unyielding.

The Allen Sapp Gallery gift shop is currently featuring the work of Mervin artist Karlie King. Karlie was born and raised in Saskatchewan, but has spent much time in other parts of Canada and has travelled overseas.

It started in 1981, when a small group of people in Borden decided it was time to organize some community minded citizens to serve in their area. Lions International seemed to fit the bill and this group became the Borden Lions Club.

A local veterinarian clinic has implemented a new policy to protect animals under the care of the Battlefords Humane Society, after an incident involving a family pet.