Battlefords News-Optimist

There was no taking it easy over the Christmas interlude for Battlefords RCMP, as officers responded to 50 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 and 6 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27.

The Grey Cup is coming to North Battleford. No, we're not talking about the Grey Cup game. We mean the actual trophy. You can circle Jan.

The Meota Combines hot streak continued Dec. 20 as they beat the Perdue Pirates 6-3 at the Civic Centre. The Combines (6-1) have won six straight games after an opening night loss to Maymont.

The Saskatchewan Handgun Association hosted and supervised an air pistol and air rifle clinic Dec. 16 at the Battlefords Wildlife Federation.

WHEELDON: Mr. Bill Wheeldon of North Battleford passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2013 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

ECKER: Ada Mary Ecker, beloved wife of Ed Ecker, passed away in Taber on Friday, November 15, 2013 at the age of 69 years following almost thirty years battling Multiple Sclerosis.

EISCHEN: In Loving Memory of Helen Bridget Eischen who was born at Livelong, SK and passed away at North Battleford, SK.

The Northland Power Curling Centre will be host to some of the best curlers in the province later this month. North Battleford is hosting Saskatchewan's Junior Provincial Men's and Women's Curling Championship Dec. 27 to Dec. 31.

Ed, my neighbour next door, gets more irritated with the Christmas season each year. Ed feels that there is always more and more pressure on him to spend his money.

The Battlefords AAA Stars will be heading back to Calgary for the Mac's Midget AAA World Invitational Tournament from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.