Battlefords News-Optimist

Mark Wheler knew for a long time he wanted to make a career out of working the lines on the ice. Born in North Battleford but growing up across the bridge in Battleford, Wheler loved sports like most young boys do.

Neighbourly Advice According To Ed

The City of North Battleford is looking to win $10,000 in a province-wide fitness challenge.

UNITY — North West Terminal Ltd.’s board of directors has announced plans to proceed with an issuer bid for its shares. They plan to buy back approximately $800,000 in Class A and Class B shares from shareholders, pursuant to an issuer bid.

RCMP Daily Report

The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association elected five of its 10 member board of directors for 2015 at their Feb. 4 annual general meeting in Calgary.

Battleford Arena has seen more than its share of Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League playoff action in the league's five-year history.

For a good portion of their game Friday night at the Civic Centre, the Battlefords North Stars went toe to toe with the high-flying Melfort Mustangs on home ice.

The Battlefords Stars probably deserved a better result than what they got Saturday against the Notre Dame Hounds. They threw everything but the kitchen sink against the Hounds in the shots department, out shooting them 39-25.

With the latest snowfall amounts for February so far coming in at 12.7 centimetres the City is reporting better than average ski trails.