Battlefords News-Optimist

GIBSON: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Ethel Louise Gibson, late of North Battleford, on Friday, March 14, 2014 at the age of 77 years.

North Battleford residents will have an opportunity to welcome back a former resident and member of St. Paul's Church for an evening of gospel music Saturday evening, May 3.

GURAN: In Loving Memory of Joseph Edward Guran. Joe went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2014 with his wife Rosalind, sister-in-law, Joyce and best friend, Leon holding his hands. We are saddened to lose him, but know that God only picks the best.

Health care volunteers will be celebrated Tuesday at an annual event that has been attracting more than 300 people in the last several years.

Two vehicles sustained extensive damage in a crash at the intersection below Don Ross Centre Friday at about 1:30 p.m. according to the North Battleford Fire Department.

It was a busy weekend period for Battlefords RCMP when they responded to more than 80 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Friday, March 28 and 6 a.m. Sunday, March 30.

The Battlefords Stars came up short of the SMAAAHL championship. The Stars dropped game four of the best-of-five series 3-2 to the Notre Dame Argos at the Civic Centre Saturday afternoon, giving the Argos a 3-1 series win.

A house on 105th Street in North Battleford is a total loss following an early morning fire Monday. According to North Battleford Fire Department, they received a phone call shortly after 4 a.m.

There is a water main break on the 1100 block of 101st Street. The Department of Public Works and Engineering has barricaded the block as work commences. Water has been shut off on the block.

Shortly after 7:30 a.m. Saturday, North Battleford RCMP and ambulance responded to a complaint of unconscious man outside of his home in the Kildeer area of North Battleford.