Battlefords News-Optimist

Welcome back to our annual review of the box office highlights of 2013. Many will look back at 2013 as the "Year of the Flop" because of the large number of movies that just tanked at the box office last year -- After Earth, The Lone Ranger, R.I.P.D.

Another week has gone by, another week closer to spring. This was a week where it was above freezing then down to 20 below. I could stand this weather until the middle of April and then we can enjoy spring.

Angele Marie Marin (Compagna) 1936 - 2014. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angele Marin, who passed away peacefully at The Battlefords Union Hospital. on January 1st, 2014, at the age of 77.

Thursday, Jan. 30, is the kickoff to this year's Prairie Women on Snowmobiles awareness and fund raising tour, beginning in Prince Albert. While the tour doesn't have a stop in the Battlefords, a local rider will be taking part.

ARNOLD: Katherine (Katie) Bertsch Arnold was born on August 21, 1928 and went to be with her Savior on January 6, 2014 in Port Moody, BC.

Members of the Battlefords RCMP detachment were involved in a traffic blitz Friday and Saturday in northern Saskatchewan.

LACOURSIERE: Robert Lacoursiere, June 27, 1935- December 20, 2013. Robert Lacoursiere passed away in a Highway accident west of Delmas on December 20th, 2013.

BARKER: In Loving Memory of Wilson Fiendel Barker, May 31, 1925 - January 6, 2014, Celebration of Wilson's life was Friday January 10, 2014 2:00 pm at Wilkie United Church, Wilkie Saskatchewan. Officiate was Rev.

The Cut Knife Colts extended their win streak to nine games with a 9-2 win over the Meota Combines at the Civic Centre Saturday night. Jordan Noble was a key part of the Colts' offence as he scored twice and added two assists.

Andrew Albers visited John Paul II Collegiate Jan. 21, the place he can always call home.