Battlefords News-Optimist

In recognition for their 20 years of sponsorship, Jackie Pitman, Welcome Wagon c-ordinator for the Battlefords, presented Discover Co-op Operations Manager Shawn Adair with a plaque to mark their long-time support Feb. 8.

Battlefords RCMP detachment responded to over 30 calls between Sunday, Feb. 12 at 6 am and Monday Feb. 13 at 6 am. They include the following: Sunday, February 12 8:48 am - A 15 year old male arrested and charged with possession of stolen property.

The Battleford Beaver Blues and Meota Combines find themselves on opposite ends of the spectrum in their respective Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League quarter-final series.

The Battlefords Volleyball Club Impact 15U girls’ team found themselves facing the best club teams in the province Feb. 4 and 5 in Lloydminster.

As the road to this year’s Hoopla tournament winds along, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings senior girls’ basketball team has a better idea of where they stand in the provincial 4A mix.

Mrs. Dolly Ruberry passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Wilkie Health Centre at the age of 96 years. A Celebration of Life Service was held at the Chapel Gallery, Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

Ms. Erin O'Grady of Calgary, Alberta and formerly of North Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the age of 39 years. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Friday, February 3, 2017 @ 2 P.M.

The major push for municipalities these days is to undergo the adoption of an official community plan, a long-range planning document.

The Nipawin Hawks had a chance to earn the longest win streak in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League this season Saturday night at the Civic Centre. Battlefords North Stars captain Kendall Fransoo made sure that didn’t happen.

Kitchens tend to be busy places during the winter. It’s also the time of year when we’re most apt to savour the exotic. What doesn’t go into the compote need not end up in the compost.