Battlefords News-Optimist

WaterMark Consulting Ltd. has been awarded the contract for engineering services for the drilling and development of three new groundwater wells at the groundwater treatment plant in North Battleford.

North Battleford city council has approved the application of Siemens Transport Ltd. for a bulk oil retail outlet and office at 2741 - 99th St. The application was approved Feb.

Estimates about what it will cost to operate the Credit Union CUPlex are expected to be ready, soon. Parks Director Keith Anderson told council Feb. 15 he expects to have an operating budget for the CUPlex ready in about three weeks.

The task force set up by mayor Ian Hamilton to promote a safer community has met for the first time and more meetings are to come. Hamilton told council that the Safer Communities Task Force has come off a well-attended initial meeting.

The Battlefords Kinsmen Orcas swim team capped off a successful meet at A provincials in Prince Albert Feb. 4 to 6 by winning the small team title with a point total of 185.

Two speakers recently toured Northwest School Division schools, bringing inspiring and thought- provoking messages to both elementary and high school students.

Denholm Curling Club held a cash bonspiel Jan.29 and 30 with eight teams entered. According to those in attendance, the bonspiel was a success and everyone in attendance had fun. Spectators were treated to some fabulous shots and exciting games.

Dear Editor I am really looking forward over the next year or so to watching the CUPlex Games - you know the ones - the handwringing 'It can't be done' games.

The remnants of a 99 year old landmark located at the corner of Main Street and Railway Avenue in the community of Leask lay charred and smouldering at the end of the day Feb. 9 in what Blaine Lake RCMP are now calling a blaze of suspicious origin.