Battlefords News-Optimist

Submitted North West College held their annual Entrance Scholarship Ceremony in North Battleford on Nov. 15.

It was all about shopping for a cause at Sip, Sparkle and Shop, hosted by Discovery Co-op Thursday evening.

A bail verification report has been ordered for a man accused of second-degree murder in an incident on Thunderchild First Nation. Ivor Wapass made his latest appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday.

The CRTC is seeking Canadians’ opinions on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Société Radio-Canada's programming.

UPDATE: A man RCMP arrested last week for two armed robberies in North Battleford remains in custody awaiting further court dates. His charges include resisting arrest. Upon his arrest, as Reno Poitras, 25, of St. Albert, Alta.

Saskatchewan RCMP is investigating the circumstances leading to the death of 26-year-old Jeremy Bird. Bird was the victim of the shooting that occurred on Nov. 21 on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.

On Nov. 23 10:57 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP received the report of two adult males who had been shot while driving east near the intersection of 7th Avenue West and 5th Street West in Meadow Lake.

St. James CWL held their 18th annual Pink Night for Breast Cancer Awareness, Oct. 16, at St. James Church in Wilkie. As guests came into the lower hall, they were greeted with a warm and welcoming, beautifully decorated hall.

This looks like the final season in which the Battlefords AAA Stars will be facing the Beardys Blackhawks in competition.

The SPHL season entered its third weekend of play Friday with two contests. One game saw the Turtleford Tigers play their first game in the league against the Battleford Beaver Blues at home, and the Tigers won 5-3.