Applications for the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games Legacy Fund are now being accepted. The fund was established with Battlefords and District Community Foundation using the surplus from the successful provincial sporting event held in the Battlefords in the winter of 2018. “Enabling young…
John Cairns, Staff Reporter / Battlefords News-OptimistSeptember 27, 2018 The last act of the Saskatchewan Winter Games Committee came on Monday, with announcement of their recommendations on what to do with the Games legacy funds. Co-chairs David Schell and Rob Rongve presented the recommendations…
Dear Editor: The Winter Games are drawing to a close and I wanted to reflect on something I learned as I worked in a small way to help make them a success. I said from the outset that North Battleford is blessed with amazing recreational opportunities and incredible facilities. Table Mountain is the…
NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK (February 25, 2018): After an exciting 7 days of sport and culture that showcased the best young athletes in the province, the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games have officially come to an end. From February 18th-24th, North Battleford hosted 1,800 athletes, coaches, managers,…
The 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games officially begin in only one more day! Today's #SportSpotlight features Judo, with Team Regina's Emilie Gatin. Name: Emilie Gatin Sport: Judo Years competing: Three and a half years. How did you get your start in the sport?My…