Local News

The Saskatchewan Lyme Disease, Vector Borne and Zoonotic Illness Association screened Under Our Skin, a documentary exploring the issue of chronic Lyme disease, at the North Battleford Public Library Wednesday last week.

On Sunday, May 26 in the Battlefords, families, friends and neighbors will come together for the Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk to demonstrate their solidarity in helping to change the lives of Canadians affected by MS.

Adele Perrett sent the News-Optimist these great photos taken in Battleford. Enjoy! "These lovely ladies (friends of mine) were taking a break on a beautiful Sunday for a ride and some refreshments. Even the horses liked the timbits."

The North Battleford Knights of Columbus Council 2094, through the sale of tickets and a grant from Saskatchewan Lotteries, has made local donations to various charities.

Spring can be an exciting time for nature enthusiasts, with young animals such as fawns, ducklings, rabbits or songbirds around.

Saskatchewan patients who need otology services can once again receive them in the province, thanks to the successful recruitment of a highly trained physician who can provide specialized medical procedures to treat hearing and other ear disorders.

The first meeting of the newly-formed City of North Battleford Sask. Lotteries Community Grant Adjudication Committee is in the books. They met April 29 at Don Ross Centre.

We might be glad to put a long and cold winter behind us, but the Ministry of Health is reminding Saskatchewan people that warmer weather brings an increased risk of tick bites for those who spend time outdoors.

A couple from Carlyle has won the top prize in the Hospitals of Regina Foundation’s spring home lottery. Murray and Donna Brown won the $1.4 million grand prize show home and $30,000 cash. The announcement was made Friday afternoon.

CARROT RIVER — A replacement for the Carrot River arena condenser unit will be purchased ahead of schedule.