Battlefords News-Optimist

Between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, the North Battleford RCMP detachment received approximately 18 calls for service.

Everyone is encouraged to be immunized against influenza this year and Prairie North Health Region is expanding its annual influenza vaccination campaign to make it easier for you to get your flu shot.

Cole Porter scored the game-winning goal 3:01 into overtime as the La Ronge Ice Wolves beat the Battlefords North Stars 4-3 Tuesday night at the Civic Centre. With the loss, the North Stars have yet to win a game on home ice.

There were 965 unhappy aggressive drivers in Saskatchewan as a result of the province's RCMP detachments' participation in Operation Impact on the long weekend. From Friday, Oct. 10 to Monday Oct.

Prairie North Health Region and Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre have announced they are joining forces in this year's campaign to get as many residents as possible immunized against influenza.

The man accused of uttering an online threat to blow up the Battlefords bridge has entered a guilty plea to the charge. Arthur Knudsen appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Tuesday morning before Judge Lorna Dyck.

"May today there be peace within you. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be ..." - St. Teresa's Prayer Trust.

Another beautiful week to combine. Those who are not done yet are in the "hurry hard" mode. Some are done and are sitting back saying, "Whew! I'm glad that is over." Others, who still have jam left, are putting on anhydrous.

Thanksgiving 2014. Since we last joined hands around the turkey-laden table so much has happened in our world. Sadly, much of it has been tragic.

Here is a rundown of highlights from what was a busy Battleford town council meeting on Oct. 6. Most notable about the meeting is the fact the Town Hall is currently operating with temporary heat. River City Plumbing and Heating Ltd.