Battlefords News-Optimist

Battlefords RCMP arrested 16 people for various offences while responding to more than 80 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13 and 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16.

The new official community plan for the City of North Battleford as well as its new zoning bylaw have passed the first legislative hurdle. First readings of both carried unanimously by votes of 5-0 Monday.

The 1400 block of 93rd Street will be closed for most of today for a curb stop replacement.

Starting in 2013, there is an added bonus for those who have not claimed charitable donations since 2007. It is called the first time donor tax credit. The only requirement is to make a charitable donation.

You may have noticed more media reports about police activities here in the Battlefords recently.

Michael Gudmandson stopped all 28 shots he faced to earn his second shutout as a member of the North Stars in a 4-0 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves Friday night at the Civic Centre.

Forgive staff members at North Battleford City Hall if they look a little more harried and stressed-out than usual - and it's not just due to Christmas shopping.

Another week of miserable cold weather. If it wasn't - 30 C it was -20 C with a wind. The professional weathermen were predicting that it was going to warm up. Well it did. From -30 C to -20 C.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has offered their support to a locally-established bidder for the recycling contract in the city of North Battleford. Chamber president Sharon Mohagen informed Chamber directors at the Dec.

St. Vital Council of Catholic Women's League celebrated their 50th anniversary Nov. 16. The celebration began with the Holy Eucharist co-celebrated by Bishop Albert Thévenot, Father Greg Elder and visiting priests and deacon.