Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords North Stars announced the addition of Taurean White to the coaching staff for the 2014-15 season Friday afternoon. White will begin his new role as assistant coach and assistant general manager Aug.

The United Commercial Travelers of America started in the United States Jan. 16, 1888. The local chapter, the North Battleford Council No. 645, started Jan. 17, 1923 and the North Battleford Ladies' Auxiliary formed in 1928.

The third accused in the Sept. 1 shooting case has been sentenced to jail time. Valen Nicotine entered guilty pleas to aggravated assault and use of a firearm in commission of an offence in provincial court Monday.

The Town of Battleford is hoping to avoid rising energy costs by signing with Connect Energy, rather than extend its contract with SaskEnergy. The Town's current rate is 3.

The price of lots in the Town of Battleford's newest Battle Springs subdivision will be discounted by five per cent for the rest of the year. Battleford Town Council passed a resolution to that effect at last week's council meeting.

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame announced the 2014 Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Scholarship has been awarded to Regina's Taylor Douglas.

The RCMP have announced that as of June 10 their Meadow Lake Detachment commander has been removed from command and suspended with pay.

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The North Battleford Fire Department will be testing the flow of fire hydrants over the next few weeks. Annual hydrant testing is required by the National Fire Protection Association and underwriters that provide insurance grading throughout Canada.

Two individuals from the Northwest region have been arrested following a major crackdown by the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit. According to a June 18 news release from the ICE unit, Project Snapshot III ran from Feb.