Battlefords News-Optimist

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and Manitoba Junior Hockey League are again teaming up to host the SJHL/MJHL Showcase. It will be in Regina at Co-operators Centre Jan. 14-15, 2019.

The John Paul II Crusaders play in 3A semifinal action after crushing Broadview at home by a 77-6 final score. The Crusaders were up 58-6 at the half in the contest. They now host Humboldt Saturday in provincial semifinal action. Game time is 1 p.m.

Battleford Arena was full of kids and their families dressed up for Halloween Monday night. It was the family Halloween skate hosted by Skate Battlefords.

The 2A provincial boys’ soccer championship was decided this weekend in North Battleford.

The Battlefords figured prominently Monday in remarks by members of the legislature in response to the Speech from the Throne.

Judge Deshaye calls trafficking drugs a "scourge"

Twenty-five years ago, a cop beat on me. Why? I was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and it’s all the Blue Jays’ fault, and their home, Skydome.

Firearm discharged at Onion Lake residence

Veronica Materi, co-owner of Splish Splash Auto, RV and Pet Wash, explains how her business is making car-washing more convenient. 1.