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Battlefords News-Optimist

Extreme fire risk

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services advise all residents to exercise extreme caution due to high winds and very dry conditions in the Battlefords and surrounding area.

Around the diamond

All eight teams were in action once again Monday night in the Battlefords and District Ladies' Fastball League. At the Flats, Northwest Junior Vipers edged the Unity Bantams 2 by a 5-3 score.

Accurate information priceless

Dear Editor Thank you Brian Zinchuk. Your From the Top of the Pile column in the May 9 News-Optimist reminded us why we need organizations like the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health, Planned Parenthood and for local sexual health centres.

Battlefords harbour thriving heavy metal scene

Arguably the most prominent art in our community is music.
Champions of mental health make a difference

Champions of mental health make a difference

It's a long road yet to travel before the stigma associated with mental illness is banished, but a Saturday evening event proved the march is unyielding.
Karlie King plays with texture in ceramic and textile art

Karlie King plays with texture in ceramic and textile art

The Allen Sapp Gallery gift shop is currently featuring the work of Mervin artist Karlie King. Karlie was born and raised in Saskatchewan, but has spent much time in other parts of Canada and has travelled overseas.
A beacon of hope in Saskatchewan

A beacon of hope in Saskatchewan

It started in 1981, when a small group of people in Borden decided it was time to organize some community minded citizens to serve in their area. Lions International seemed to fit the bill and this group became the Borden Lions Club.
New policy in place after pet euthanized

New policy in place after pet euthanized

A local veterinarian clinic has implemented a new policy to protect animals under the care of the Battlefords Humane Society, after an incident involving a family pet.

Skills of Gold camps back in the Battlefords

Producing better hockey players and coaches has been a focus of the Saskatchewan Hockey Association since the organization began nearly 100 years ago and it continues that mandate to this day.
Journey begins for NCS grads

Journey begins for NCS grads

"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step," was the theme for the Neilburg Composite School graduation exercises, held May 7.
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