Battlefords News-Optimist

DARHOLM ~ Sven Arnold Darholm of Mervin, Saskatchewan passed away at the Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the age of 87 years.

Forty-four years ago, North Battleford's first ever Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo was held. The chairman that first year was Bob Craig, who passed away this past fall. At a presentation April 18, the Kinsmen, Kinettes and K-40 Clubs honoured his memory.

ETHIER: Joseph Henri Ethier of Edam passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the age of 72 years.

Spring has to finally be here; it's May after all. And with spring, it's time to visit garden centres and nurseries in search of bedding plants.

A new general manager and a recent amalgamation were among the highlights of a change-filled year for Battlefords and District Co-operative Ltd. in 2013.

Every year, the last Canadian team in the Stanley Cup playoffs gets adopted as Canada's unofficial team. Once their team is eliminated, Canadian fans are expected to throw all of their support behind the last man standing.

A fifth case of measles is now reported in Prairie North Health Region, related to the previously reported four cases since April 25. There are no new potential exposure points/locations. All five cases are confirmed measles cases.

In the area of North Battleford, Lloydminster and Meadow Lake, the Prairie North Health Region's Autism Spectrum Disorder Program is working with 135 families living with the developmental disorder, with 50 of those in the North Battleford area.

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 110 calls for service/occurrences over a three-day period from 6 a.m. Friday, May 2 to 6 a.m. Monday, May 5.

RCMP in North Battleford responded to a residence in the 1200 block of 103rd Street for an assault complaint early Saturday morning. Upon police arrival, a 34-year-old male was found bleeding and in need of medical attention.