Battlefords News-Optimist

There was no shortage of notable individuals who came to the Battlefords in 2013. Greg Johnson, the Tornado Hunter, was chased by a howling blizzard on his way to a presentation before the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists in March.

The top local sports story of 2013 didn't actually take place in the Battlefords.

You needed a scorecard to keep up with the changes at City Hall in 2013.

2013 marked an important milestone in the life of the city of North Battleford. It was the 100th anniversary of North Battleford's incorporation as a city in 1913.

The Big Guy sent us all a Christmas present. He took the -30 C crap away and gave us weather that was just below freezing. I don't mind this single digit minus. We had a one day Calgary Chinook last week, but it must have been metric.

O'DRISCOLL: Gertrude O'Driscoll: August 13, 1931 - December 4, 2013. In loving memory of Gertrude Marie O'Driscoll who was born August 13, 1931 on the Graw Farm at Garden Prairie District to Joseph and Clara Graw.

The problems people in the Northwest region faced with flooding in 2013 were nothing compared to what happened in the province next door.

DIDULA: Rose Didula (Halewich) 1918 - 2013: It is with heavy hearts the family announces the peaceful passing of Rose Didula on the morning of Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Stensrud Lodge, Saskatoon, SK at the age of 95 years.

Riley Albert scored twice and added an assist to lead the Cut Knife Colts to a 5-2 win over the Battleford Beaver Blues Saturday at the Battleford Arena.

Dear Editor After following the news releases provided by the Battlefords RCMP force over the last month or so, we would like to take the opportunity to thank you and congratulate the members for the work they do, particularly in the Resort Village o