Battlefords News-Optimist

The New Horizons curling club was back in action Feb. 3 rd with the following results. Wally Gordey over Ralph Hall, Alan Rogers over Doug Belyk and Dick Horrell over Peter Pauls.

The 2015 Canada Winter Games are being held in Prince George, B.C. and the Northwest has plenty of talent heading west.

The Meota Combines (14-3-0-1) can finish the regular season atop the SPHL standings. A 7-1 win over the Radisson Wheat Kings (6-9-0-1) Monday gave them a tie for top spot with the Hafford Hawks (14-2-0-1) who have one game remaining.

The Battlefords Midget AAA Sharks (7-17-1-1) took to the road Wednesday for a game against the Prince Albert A&W Bears (15-6-3-2) and came out on the wrong side of a 3-0 decision.

Battlefords RCMP responded to 35 calls for service in North Battleford and area between 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 and 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Three people were arrested for alcohol related offences.

Darren Bergeron passed away in Edam, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the age of 51 years. Darren leaves to honor his memory: Sherryl, Maurice, Pat, Kelly and Darryl.

Mr. Lloyd Lavin of the Battleford's passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29th at the Battleford's District Care Centre at the age of 52 years. A Celebration of Life service was held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

RCMP Daily Report

Collin Ray Silbernagel (Wuttunee) - June 12, 1994 - January 28, 2015. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our son, Collin at the age of 20 years old. Collin was born June 12, 1994 at Biggar Union Hospital.

Helen Blanchette (nee St. Marie), it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen Blanchette on January 5th, 2015. Helen St. Marie was born on the St. Marie homestead one mile west of Cavalier, Saskatchewan, March 6th, 1923.