Battlefords News-Optimist

One goal. That's how close the Battlefords AAA Stars were to advancing to the quarter-finals of the Mac's AAA Midget World Invitational Tournament after tying the Calgary Buffaloes 5-5 Monday afternoon.

HOLLINGSHEAD, Margaret Claire (née Hunt) - passed away peacefully at Longfields Manor in Nepean, ON on December 5, 2013 amongst family and friends. Born December 5,1924 on the family farm near Neville, SK.

Curious what types of calls RCMP members respond to across the province on New Year's Eve? Dec. 31, starting at 10 p.m.

ISAAC: Cornelius (Corny) Isaac of North Battleford, Saskatchewan past away in the Battleford Union Hospital on December 18, 2013 at the age of 89. He leaves his loving and supportive wife of almost 63 years, Martha and 8 children and their families.

MCCORMICK: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beulah Victoria McCormick, late of Saskatoon, SK and formerly of the Battlefords on December 16, 2013 at the age of 91 years.

Heading into yet another year I'm still faced with the same dilemma: what do I give Him? Christmas is over but the question lingers. I was awed by the offerings of Magi; the opulence and timeliness of their gifts is beyond my ability to give.

A new rivalry began Friday night. The Battleford Beaver Blues welcomed the Meota Combines into a packed Battleford Arena. Both teams play their home games in the Battlefords, with Meota playing in the Civic Centre.

Between 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 and 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, Battlefords RCMP responded to 20 calls for service/occurrences. These included one false alarm and two false/nuisance 911 calls. Saturday 6:19 a.m.

Brady Scharback and Jessica Hanson are on pace to repeat as junior provincial champions.

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