Local News

The Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation continues to be plagued by election controversy. The most recent election held on April 20 of this year, in which Daniel Starchief was returned as chief, is currently under appeal.

The state of the downtown construction work in North Battleford was a topic at council Monday night.

On Tuesday morning, Karen Pernala, along with others with Meals on Wheels offered free coffee and cookies, plus a copy of the News-Optimist, in the parking lot of Guy’s Furniture.

Submitted Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s 2017 Festival of Trees Formal Evening “James Bond, Shaken Not Stirred” is once again being supported by Fortress Windows and Doors Ltd with their bronze sponsorship of $1500.

The Nipawin Hawks wrapped up their pre-season schedule with a .500 record as they finished 2-2-2. Heading into their second week of pre-season action after splitting a home-and-home with Flin Flon Sept.

There will be a Street Closure on Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 16 th at the intersection of 11 th Avenue and 105 th Street. The closure will be from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and will be for UPAR work.

Battlefords RCMP responded to 55 calls for service over this time period Wednesday September 13th 6 a.m. – Thursday September 14th 6 a.m., including but not limited to the following: 10:15 a.m. Police called to attempted robbery.

Humboldt was an attractive location to Bill Prokopishin when he started his Humboldt based dental practice in September 1967. Fifty years later, Prokopishin is saying goodbye to Humboldt and saying hello to retirement at the age of 81.

Battlefords Trade and Education Centre Inc. has accepted a donation for a much needed gazebo at their new building. BTEC received a donation of $5,000 from Wawanesa Insurance recently.

The Melfort Mustangs enjoyed a terrific pre-season as they wrapped up their four-game schedule 3-1. Heading into the pre-season, Trevor Blevins , the Mustangs’ head coach, was looking for his players to show their compete levels.