Battlefords News-Optimist

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Emma Hamel, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan on Thursday, October 29th 2015.

Gregory Lascelle of North Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on December 1, 2015 at the age of 23 years.

Boddy, Kenneth William, Born: June 20,1943. Ken passed away Nov, 17, 2015 in Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon after suffering a stroke.

RECORD (24-23) Minnesota @ Arizona The Cardinals come into the Thursday night game sporting one of the best offences in the NFL. Despite Chris Johnson sidelined due to injury, I still see this offence moving the ball down the field efficiently.

Destination Battlefords has announced the establishment of a host committee in preparation for the upcoming SSFA 55+ Provincial Games July 5 – 7, 2016.

December 10th 2015 Walking With Our Sisters, North Battleford will be holding a memorial walk Friday. The Memorial Walk will start at 4:30 p.m. at the Allen Sapp Gallery, heading north on 100th Street (east side of street) to 14th Avenue.

While the dominos continue to fall and the Blue Jays are clearly in search of upgrades for their bullpen, it’s time to pull the curtain back a bit and look at the longevity of this offense.

Ice time at Don Ross Arena and the Civic Centre

The pot in this year’s Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s $100,000 Cash Lottery 50/50 Add-on was more than $52,000 and went to Battleford residents Joan and Floyd Andersen.