Battlefords News-Optimist

It was a much better outing for the Battlefords North Stars against the La Ronge Ice Wolves on Friday night. The North Stars beat La Ronge 3-2 in overtime on the road at Mel Hegland Uniplex, erasing a 2-0 deficit in the process.

Crochet Knit and Knatters was at the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre this week, donating a number of items they’ve worked on.

The Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra will be performing stunning classic and modern/contemporary arrangements of holiday classics to help “swing” audiences into the holiday spirit at the Dekker Centre this month.

In 2017, there were more than 69,000 impaired driving incidents reported by the police, including almost 3,500 drug-impaired driving incidents.

The following statement from the RCMP was issued shortly after the conclusion of the inquest into Brydon Whitstone's death. The Saskatchewan RCMP offers their condolences to the family of Brydon Whitstone.

Redhead Equipment has acquired Norsask Farm Equipment, an agricultural equipment and powersports dealer located in North Battleford. The date of the changeover was Nov. 1 and 42 Norsask staff are now part of the Redhead organization.

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History and Commentary from a Prairie Respective

The La Ronge Ice Wolves snapped a 14-game losing streak at the expense of the Battlefords North Stars on Thursday. The North Stars lost to the Ice Wolves 3-1 in a game played in Pinehouse.