Battlefords News-Optimist

John Paul II Crusaders head coach Nate Jurgens was in a celebratory mood this past weekend.

A pair of rinks that are in their first year together have earned the right to represent the Rivers West District and serve as the home squad during the Saskatchewan Winter Games in North Battleford next month.

The individual accused of attempted murder in an incident near the Travelodge on Jan. 5 is due to appear in provincial court again on Jan. 22.

Media organizations have made a court application seeking approval for televised coverage of portions of the upcoming second-degree murder trial of Gerald Stanley in Battleford.

It’s been almost a year since anyone has been able to solve the Wilkie Outlaws in the Saskatchewan West Hockey League. In fact, the last time they suffered a loss was on Jan.

Here are some items to come out of the Monday, Jan. 8 council meeting in North Battleford: Changes are likely to the city’s zoning bylaw with respect to approved private service homes in the city.

Dear Editor I was saddened to learn of the passing of John Welykochy in early January.

Linda's Lines

Dear Editor It's a good thing we have a P3 for the new Sask Hospital. Government said many times a P3 would transfer risks to the private sector. Now we see it happening. If government led the project, they would have to pay to replace Carillion.

When Brandon Heck took his job as Battlefords North Stars head coach and general manager, he expected the annual Jan.10 trade deadline to be one of the most enjoyable days of the year.