T H E B AT T L E F O R D S
Regional
news-optimist
Air Conditioning
306-445-6707 www.nblukplumbing.com
Serving the Battlefords since 1908
Thursday, June 12, 2025 |
Published every Thursday
JOIN THE 52 FINALISTS AT BATTLEFORD FURNITURE SATURDAY, JUNE 14 AT 11 am TO SEE WHO WINS THE
FORD BRONCO SPORT! FREE COFFEE & DONUTS!
North Battleford’s third annual Guitars and Cars Show and Shine draws an enthusiastic crowd
Ends June 30, 2025
• H2S Alive • First Aid/CPR • Fall Protection • Global Ground Disturbance
Beer League performing live at the event | Photos by Matthias J. Johnson By Matthias J. Johnson dors, and enjoy live music performances. Editor The show featured a stunOn Sunday, June 8th, ning collection of cars, with North Battleford was alive a couple hundred particiwith the roar of engines pants entering the compeand the strumming of tition, which was judged guitars as the community according to era categories came together for the high- and the quality of upkeep. ly anticipated third annual Highlights of the day in“Guitars and Cars Show and cluded the judging of the Shine.” Over 2,000 attend- loudest cars at 11:30 a.m., ees flocked to the event, ea- followed by an exhilarating ger to admire an impressive burnout competition at noon array of vehicles, indulge that left spectators cheering. Continued on page 2 from a variety of food ven-
• Confined Space • Skidsteer • Telehandler • TDG/WHMIS
We keep you up to date with safety training, educational upgrading & lifestyle skills. Check out our website for upcoming course dates and details.
Two people charged with setting wildfires By SaskToday staff During Friday’s daily wildfire briefing held in person in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said two people have been charged with setting wildfires. The premier said most wildfires are human-caused, and some are intentional, adding the RCMP have charged individuals for allegedly starting fires in the Smeaton-Snowdon area and the “Ditch Fire” near La Ronge.
Related to the recent arson charges laid in Saskatchewan RCMP’s North District: RCMP reported that on May 30, Waskesiu RCMP received a report of a suspicious fire in a rural area off of Highway 696. Investigation determined the fire was deliberately set. As a result of continued investigation, an 18-year-old woman from Montreal Lake Cree Nation is charged with one count, arson. She was scheduled to appear in court on Montreal Lake Cree Nation on June 5.
THE BATTLEFORDS
On June 3, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Nipawin RCMP received a report of a male setting fires in the ditch beside Highway 55, near the turnoff to Snowdon. Officers responded. Passersby had extinguished a small fire that had started in the area. An adult male was arrested at the scene. As a result of continued investigation, a 36-year-old man from Pelican Narrows is charged with one count, arson. He was scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on June 6.
“Wow, your cabin looks fantastic!”
“It's the new flooring from CJV, it’s changed everything.” Some conditions apply, see in-store for details.
Order now for summer install.
GLASS
Call our Battlefords Campus at 306-937-5100 to register
GLASS EXPERTS AUTO | RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL www.kkglass.ca
1601 -100th Street, North Battleford, SK.
Ph: 306-446-2227
Sale Ends June 18th.
2741-99 Street 306-445-1221 North Battleford th