Battlefords News-Optimist

The Canadian Quilting Trunk Show was at the Chapel Gallery Thursday afternoon. Local quilting enthusiasts gathered for a presentation by fibre artist Jaynie Himsl who has been accompanying the national show to Saskatchewan venues.

The Battlefords North Stars (25-19-6-1) were looking for a solid outing from their starting goaltender, having pulled the starter in favour of the backup in five of their last eight games.

Nobody likes a snitch. Someone who tattles on others for their wrong doings, ones they hope to get away with. Yet that is essentially the number one duty for a hockey referee.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mr. Eugene Manuel Crowston, peacefully on Sunday February 8th, 2015 at Battleford Union Hospital in North Battleford. Eugene was born in Meadow Lake in 1921 to Samuel and Florence Crowston.

Baljennie News

City of North Battleford's snow removal crews are now moving onto residential streets after cleaning up most of the main roads over the long weekend.

The Battlefords AAA Midget Stars (25-13-0-1) travelled to Prince Albert to take on the Mintos (22-14-0-6) Thursday, and came home with a 6-1 loss.

Battlefords RCMP responded to 29 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. Monday • Report of a possible attempted break and enter to a residence on 1900 block of 96th Street. Sometime near 1 a.m.

Saturday's snowstorm caused inconveniences throughout the northwest for drivers, including Shellbrook Silvertips players.

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