Battlefords News-Optimist

Battlefords RCMP responded to about 23 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8. Those calls included four false alarms and one nuisance 911 call. Thursday March 7th 2014 0600 a.m.

Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately 27 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Saturday, March 8 and 6 a.m. Sunday, March 9. Those calls included three false alarms and two nuisance 911 calls. Saturday 8:10 a.m.

The No. 43 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is hosting the 61st annual provincial curling playdowns at the Northland Power Curling Centre March 15-16.

Sometimes people wonder what babas do all day.

The expansion Shellbrook Silvertips have reached the final of the SPHL playoffs by winning their best-of-five series 3-1 against the Maymont Settlers. It was a pivotal game three Friday night.

Rental rates are going up for both the Battleford Arena and the Alex Dillabough Centre. Battleford town council agreed to an approximately five per cent increase to rates across the board at Monday's meeting.

Following the SHSAA basketball conference playoffs, the regional tournaments have been set for the Road to HOOPLA. The regional tournaments take place March 7-8. In the 1A Boys' Conference 3 playoffs, St.

Battlefords Handi-Bus service has acquired a new bus. Purchase of the new vehicle means the organization can retire a 2003 model while still having five buses in its fleet. According to a press release, purchase of the new bus was a team effort.

It was a busy 24 hours for Battlefords RCMP as they responded to about 25 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Thursday, March 6 and 6 a.m. Friday, March 7. Thursday 8:21 a.m. - Two-vehicle collision on 20th Avenue. No injuries.

An author from the Asquith area was in North Battleford Feb. 25 to promote a series of books she has written.