Battlefords News-Optimist

The long-awaited construction is about to begin on the site of the Credit Union CUPlex in North Battleford.

North Battleford fire crews were on the scene to put out another dumpster fire in the city Tuesday. This time, the blaze was a serious one, with the dumpster "fully involved" upon the arrival of fire crews at shortly before 8:30 p.m.

Everyone talks about the weather because there is nothing you can do about it. I say, "It is the year of the wet record book." Ed, my neighbour next door says, "It is the year of rain, mud and mosquitoes, and even they need rain coats.

One individual accused of a number of break and enters in the Northwest region targeting ATM machines made a video appearance in court this week. Garvin Martin, 44, appeared Wednesday by video link from custody in Saskatoon.

Three individuals facing charges in a treaty land entitlement fraud case will see their matters return to provincial court Sept. 22.

Where is Riderville? A long way from here. The Northwest's last and best hope in the contest, the town of Unity, couldn't muster enough votes in the Where is Riderville contest.

Audrey Fineday is a local First Nations artist taking part in the Creative Partnerships program through the Chapel Gallery. She is a descendant of Little Poplar and Fineday and a proud member of the Battle River Cree.

Dear Editor Canadian workers have celebrated their achievements on Labour Day ever since it was declared a national holiday in 1894. This year the focus of the North Battleford and District Labour Council is on retirement security.

The age at which a top level professional athlete's skill begins to wane varies on which sport they play.

SEPTEMBER 10-11 North Battleford Comprehensive High School will host their annual senior girls volleyball tournament. SEPTEMBER 10-11 North Battleford Golf and Country Club will host their annual club championship tournament. Tee off times are 9 a.m.