Battlefords News-Optimist

Harvey Nybo will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in the individual category as a player Aug. 16. Nybo started playing baseball when he was eight years old, loving the game.

The sun forced it's way through the clouds, clearing up the afternoon of June 2, letting 16 young golfers from Grades 7-9 from McLurg High School head out to the Wilkie Golf Club for tryouts to compete in the district golf tournament held in Macklin

North Battleford Fire Department was called upon to apply extraction expertise after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 16 and Battleford Road Thursday just before 10 p.m.

It was a pitcher's duel at Beaver Lions Stadium Thursday night. Dave Millar pitched a gem to lead the North Battleford Beavers to a 2-0 victory over the St. Walburg Reds.

The individual charged in two gang-related shooting incidents that shocked North Battleford last year has received a lengthy jail term.

There were more than 25 calls for service/occurrences were made to North Battleford between 6 a.m. Thursday, June 12 and 6 a.m. Friday, June 13. Thursday 7:37 a.m. - Two intoxicated and unwanted persons at a residence on Kramer Place.

Former North Stars forward Tanner Quinn has committed to attend the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and will join the Trojans for the 2014-15 season.

The Notre Dame CWL Council hosted the 66th annual Saskatchewan Provincial Catholic Women's League Convention in North Battleford June 2 and 3. Held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, registration was held from 10 a.m.

Across the street, at the North Battleford Fire Department, the Maple Leaf has been flying at half-mast for more than a week. It is a constant reminder of the tragedy that unfolded in Moncton, N.B.

Hi there again! It's so hard to believe May has gone by so quickly. May 31 was one of our nicest days, though. It was just beautiful, so sunny and warm. I do hope some of you got out to enjoy that sunshine.