Battlefords News-Optimist

Crime statistics of the past five years for Battlefords RCMP detachment are showing a slow but sure downward overall trend. The statistics for North Battleford, released this past week, confirmed what detachment Insp.

There were some developments Thursday morning in the indecent assault case against Morris Hryniuk. In provincial court in North Battleford, Judge Lloyd Deshaye made an order for court-appointed counsel for Hryniuk.

North Battleford Fire Department crews responded to the 1400 block of 106th Street in North Battleford on Wednesday in response to a smoke alarm. It turned out to be a false alarm.

Three youths have been charged after what police describe as an armed robbery on Sweet Grass First Nation Friday. The male youth charged are 14, 15 and 16 years old, and are scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court Tuesday at 9:30 a.

Scott Gilbert received the Red Cross Rescuer Award at a special assembly held at Unity Public School Feb. 5.

The next morning, we were up at sunrise. It's nearly impossible to oversleep in a tent because there's no way of avoiding the light of day.

Dear Editor I would like to send a special "thank uou" to a local North Battleford business. I have been a loyal customer of Milbanke's Flowers for many years.

There is further good news to report on the building side in North Battleford. On Monday at city council, councillors received a building plan for a commercial six-bay car wash and two-bay truck wash to be located at 2902- 99th St.

To be an elected council representative is not only a commitment of time and resources but also dedication by individual to providing the best economic and public service options for constituents.

Team Rivers West gathered for a pep rally in North Battleford at the Don Ross Centre gymnasium Saturday, Feb. 8 in preparation for the 2014 Saskatchewan Winter Games.