Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords AAA Stars closed out their home pre-season schedule with a 3-1 win over the Saskatoon Contacts Saturday afternoon at the Civic Centre. Brandon Lesko and Layne Young each had a goal and an assist in the Stars' win.

The use of ATVs in the city limits is once again being condemned by City officials, this time, due to damage to the golf course. Mayor Ian Hamilton made known his disgust at Monday's municipal services meeting.

Building permits continue to be strong in the city of North Battleford thanks to vibrant commercial and industrial activity.

The 1100 block of 101st Street will be closed to traffic starting at 6 a.m. Monday as crews work to repair the water line to Speedy Cash. The business is located at 1185 - 101st St.

A prominent Northwest-area MLA has resigned for a new role in the petroleum sector. Lloydminster MLA Tim McMillan has resigned as a cabinet minister and as MLA to become president of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.

In a back and forth offensive shootout, the John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders were outgunned 56-38 by the Carpenter High School Spartans from Meadow Lake at Beaver Lions Stadium Friday evening.

The North Battleford Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 100th Street and 18th Avenue Friday afternoon.

The Kindersely Klippers spoiled the Battlefords North Stars' party Friday night at the Civic Centre.

It's still early, but the indication from Battlefords RCMP Detachment is that the hoped-for freeing up of police resources has begun with the arrival of new municipal enforcement officers this summer.

The North Battleford RCMP detachment received approximately 22 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 and 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19.