Battlefords News-Optimist

There was a noticeable cooling off of building permit activity in North Battleford in 2013. That's based on the final building permit numbers presented to council Monday and compiled by Building Inspector Jerry Wintonyk.

The Battlefords North Stars penalty killers took over Thursday night's game against the Nipawin Hawks. Blake Young and Jack Petrino scored shorthanded goals in the North Stars' 4-2 win over the Hawks in front of the largest crowd of the season.

I recently broke down a client's metaphorical concern, and probably one that we all have. That is that we are in a hole, and the dirt is piling up on us, and that there is no way out. So, we grabbed a pen and paper and started drawing this.

North Battleford voters will go to the polls April 16 for a municipal byelection. The vote will fill the seat of former councillor Trent Houk, who resigned earlier this month citing family and other commitments.

Dear Editor Our so-called "representative" in Parliament, Gerry Ritz, does not believe for a minute oil has replaced grain on the rails.

Among the less than 20 calls for service/occurrences reported to Battlefords RCMP between 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan.

Family and friends gathered at the Maymont Seniors' Centre Jan. 20 to celebrate the 89th birthday of Tom Caldwell. Entertainment was provided by Tom Caldwell, Mel Deagnon, Don Wakelin and Raymond Seib. Happy birthday, Tom, and many more.

The month of January has gone by very quickly. The high school students are writing their exams Thursday and Friday. Semester 2 begins Feb. 3. The school year is half finished.

As it turned out, 2013 was not as bad a year for crime in North Battleford as some might think. Final numbers are in and Battlefords RCMP detachment reported notable declines in several crime categories in the city for the year.

Spirits were high as students and staff from Neilburg Composite School presented their annual Christmas concert Dec. 18. Vice-Principal, Tyson Volk was the MC. The program began with two songs sung by the Kindergarten class.