Battlefords News-Optimist

The Town of Blaine Lake and Village of Marcelin held an Official Community Plan (OCP) open house to unveil its inter-municipal plan draft March 1 at Blaine Lake Community Hall.

For many, retiring means moving onto greener pastures, namely the golf course. "That's not me," said Ron Ford, former director of education for Living Sky School Division. "I have way too much energy for 'this is it.

Two men are facing numerous charges after a grow-op bust last week.

The Blaine Lake RCMP are asking for help in finding those responsible for a fire that destroyed a century-old landmark. The fire that reduced the Leask Hotel to ash occurred in the wee hours of the morning, Feb. 9.

This weekend kicks off what is Saskatchewan's version of March Madness. High school basketball conference playoffs begin in gymnasiums across the province and all four local senior teams will be on the court.

The City of North Battleford has contracted Site Location Partnership (SLP), a Dallas-based corporate site selection and economic development advisory firm, in its quest to attractnew jobs and corporate investment, according to a City press release.

The North Stars were knocked out of the playoffs and shutout from he SJHL awards due to some huge seasons from some of the top players across the SJHL. The SJHL Player of the Year and top scorer honour went to Travis Eggum of the La Ronge Ice Wolves.

After both Maymont and Radisson experienced full rinks and the game five 50/50 was over $500, it is safe to say the first season of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League was a fan pleaser.

The Chapel Gallery is the location for the 22nd Annual North Battleford Bonaventure Lions Art Auction and Dinner.

I feel lucky to live in a region where women seem to have more opportunities than anywhere else in the world.