Battlefords News-Optimist

North West Regional College is sponsoring a course Dec. 7 and 8 entitled "Effective Self Defence.

The Battlefords Midget AAA Sharks hosted the Weyburn Southern Range Gold Wings this weekend for two games in SMFAAAHL action. Weyburn were not kind guests, beating the Sharks twice.

Battlefords RCMP had a busy weekend with more than 110 calls for service/occurrences responded to between 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29 and 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2. Friday 6:02 a.m.

The Battlefords North Stars beat the Estevan Bruins 4-2 Saturday night, extending their winning streak to six games. The North Stars (14-13-0-2) have a winning record for the first time this season.

Visiting a friend or a loved one for the holidays and need a place to stay? The Super 8 at North Battleford may be able to assist you.

John Paul II Collegiate hosted their major fundraiser, An Evening Around the World, Nov. 15.

Territorial Youth Services doesn't look for publicity. From the start, founders of the restorative justice program decided it wasn't about recognition, it was about helping youth in conflict with the law.

Changes to garbage and recycling collection in the city of North Battleford will wait until the end of budget deliberations.

Between 6 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 and 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, RCMP dealt with more than 20 reports and occurrences, including two alarm calls, both confirmed false. Thursday 11:25 a.m. - Fraudulent cheque passed at a business on Heritage Way. 3:48 a.

Crime numbers in October were down from the same month in 2012, based on numbers submitted by Battlefords RCMP detachment. Acting detachment commander Sgt.