Battlefords News-Optimist

Four youth have been arrested after a Battlefords RCMP investigation of break and enters reported at seasonal residences near Cochin Saturday, one of which included arson. Police say the fire in one of the cabins was deliberately set.

A woman has been arrested and charged after Battlefords RCMP issued a request for the public’s help in identifying a person from surveillance footage of a theft from a business on Railway Avenue East Dec. 29.

Life As I Know It

The Battlefords kicked off 2016 the way a first place team should. Coming into Saturday’s tilt against Kindersley, the North Stars held a perfect 5-0 record against their interdivision rivals.

There are different ways to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. People tend to flock to parties, or choose to get together with family and friends for the countdown.

Linda’s Lines

“Earn everything,” is a message Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg instilled into his team in 2015. The message has been well received.

Before we turn the page on the year 2015, it would be good to reflect on some of the highlights of the year as they pertain to the City of North Battleford.

Dear Editor I grew up in North Battleford in the 1960s ‘70s in a single parent family. My mom kept us just above the poverty line, kept us housed, kept us fed and raised us to believe the world could be ours.

The loss of renowned artist Allen Sapp has been felt across Canada, but even more deeply on Red Pheasant First Nation and in the Battlefords. Both communities are mourning the loss of Sapp.