Battlefords News-Optimist

Construction of the final two components of the Credit Union CU Plex is expected to begin late this spring, according to a City of North Battleford news release.

Nine new part-time firefighters have joined the ranks of North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services (NBFES). The new firefighters are nearing the completion of in-house and field training.

Comment and History from a Prairie Perspective

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Youth Bowling Canada's Saskatchewan provincials were held in Regina March 6. A composite team made up of junior girls from throughout the Northwest earned bronze medals in their age division.

Imagine moments before competing in a national event. The crowd is bigger than expected. The nervous excitement of emotion running through your body, and oh yeah, you've never competed in anything like this before.

The Battlefords cadets, both air and army, members were on the mark at the Stage II Zone Marksmanship Competition in North Battleford.

A fugitive wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was apprehended on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation early this week. Around 7 p.m.

Winter is almost over, according to calendar, and Rabbit Lake has continued to have a busy season. The February Rabbit Lake Seniors' potluck supper was held on the third Wednesday in February with a smaller turnout than before.

Dear Editor We have lived in Neilburg for 63 years and have played an active part in the community. We have a farm and a herd of purebred Speckle Park Cattle. For the past 45 years we have occupied the SE 1-45-26 W3.