Local News

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has relayed to members the concerns of the national Chamber to Bill C-69, the federal bill overhauling the regulatory process for infrastructure projects in the country.

The provincial election is not until the fall of 2020, but the race in the Battlefords has already started.

New Valleyview Tower residents have been causing problems, some seniors are alleging. The News-Optimist has received a letter from the adult children of a resident of Valleyview Towers.

EAST CENTRAL — Rain across the region will help to relieve dry soil conditions in the areas where it fell, and encourage germination and growth on cropland, hay land and pasture.

ANNAHEIM — The people of Annaheim have fundraised more than half of the $123,000 needed to replace the town’s only playground. Nearly $80,000 has been raised since October 2017, said Charlene Choboter, the Annaheim playground committee’s treasurer.

QUILL LAKE — The Wadena RCMP are investigating reports that an older green and gray van approached a Quill Lake School student while they were walking to school. The police said the incident happened around 8:30 am on June 19.

EAST CENTRAL — The North East School Division (NESD) will be looking at “tough decisions” unless the provincial budget is “surprisingly positive” next year.

Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Leanman First Nation chief and council hosted a busy band meeting on June 12.

TISDALE — A vehicle in Tisdale was broken into and had debit cards and money stolen. The theft occurred on June 11.

EAST CENTRAL — A change in how extracurricular bus travel is booked will give the Horizon School Division a better understanding of how the service is used.