Battlefords News-Optimist

Meota was a busy place over the weekend with several activities going on. It started out on Friday when the monthly noon meal of delicious beef stew and salad was held in the Community Complex.

Unite for a Miracle held the biggest event of its campaign Feb. 11 when the committee scored the talent of Brad Johner and his boys for Treat Your Sweet. A multi-generational crowd united for the event with proceeds going to Telemiracle.

North Battleford Fire has responded to a call about a possible oxygen tank on fire on the 1300 block of 96th Street on Friday.

Maidstone RCMP Detachment have reported that Highway 303 is currently blocked to traffic due to a semi truck on fire. The highway, which is 3.5km east of Highway 684, has been blocked off by fire services and the RCMP.

A new business could be taking over the old Maple Leaf Foods plant in North Battleford, but the product may be a little unusual. The plant at 99 Canola Ave.

Home ice advantage through the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs belongs to the Battlefords North Stars.

The Capitol Theatre has been acquired by Magic Lantern Theatres. The company and the Capitol have both confirmed the news, with the theatre announcing the sale on their Facebook page.

The Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately 55 calls for service between 6 a.m. Feb. 15 and 6 a.m. Feb 16: Feb. 15, 2017 8:01 a.m. - report of a family dispute where complainant was wanting members to speak to parties involved.

Six rinks have punched their tickets to the Saskatchewan high school curling regional playdowns after clinching berth during the Battle West district playdowns at the Twin Rivers Curling Club Thursday.

After coming from behind Tuesday night to defeat the Saskatoon Blazers Tuesday, the Battlefords AAA Stars almost pulled off the same feat in their last game of the 2016-17 Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League campaign.