Battlefords News-Optimist

Coming into tonight’s tilt at the Civic Centre the Red Wings had bested the Battlefords two games to one in the season series, with the latest matchup a 7-0 victory for the North Stars .

Ruth Irene Fauchon passed away on November 20, 2015, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

History and Commentary From a Prairie Perspective

A 15-year-old girl who was last seen in Pilot Butte Aug. 15 has ties to the Northwest, according to White Butte RCMP.

Johanna was born on September 29th, 1915, daughter of Jack and Lena Vreke, on their farm just outside of Edam. She and her twin sister were premature births, but sadly her twin, Elizabeth, lived only a few days.

Five people safely exited a burning house on the 500 block of 102nd Street early Friday morning. The North Battleford Fire Department was dispatched at 6:16 a.m.

Fresh off their late-game heroics and eventual shootout win, the AAA Stars were at it again, this time taking the Blackhawks to overtime in a 4-3 victory.

A 37-year-old North Battleford woman is facing charges after Battlefords Municipal and Provincial GIS Unit executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of 109th street. RCMP say crack cocaine and a large quantity of cash were seized.