Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords Sharks wrapped up their best regular season ever over the weekend, as they finished sixth in the overall female AAA league standings.

It’s been a notable few days for the Battlefords North Stars and for one of its players in particular. That player is Cody Spagrud, who was named the Global Ag Risk Division nominee for two SJHL awards categories.

UPDATE; 9;20 a.m. - Battlefords RCMP remain at the scene of a two vehicle collision 15 miles west of Battleford on Hwy 29. WPD Ambulance have transported one male and one female to Battlefords Union Hospital with non life threatening injuries.

The News-Optimist requested and has received a comment from the media relations department of Canada Post regarding the Saturday break-in of the post office building in Battleford.

Battlefords RCMP have been able to offer some additional information on the break-in to the Battleford Post Office, however they are holding some information back for investigatory reasons. Sunday morning, RCMP provided further clarification.

Submitted INNISFAIL, Alta. – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police needs your help to name the next generation of police dogs. The chosen names will be given to 13 German Shepherd puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alta.

On Saturday, Feb. 16, at approximately 8:14 a.m. the Battlefords RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter to the Battleford Post Office located at 191-22nd Street.

Approximately 57 units roll eastward from Virden on Day 2