Battlefords News-Optimist

Battlefords RCMP are investigating an attempted robbery in the area of 17th Avenue and 102nd Street, which occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27.

The Battleford AAA Stars gained momentum heading into the Mac's Midget AAA Tournament. The Stars won two of three games the weekend of Dec. 21 in SMAAAHL action, their last games before travelling to Calgary. Dec.

The detachment commander for Maidstone RCMP was removed from his command Dec. 5 after information was received by senior management that there may have been inappropriate workplace behaviour.

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.