Battlefords News-Optimist

Any plans that were had for Grey Cup activities sure didn't hinder the attendance to the fourth annual toy bingo in Wilkie. The event put on by Prairie Branches (formerly WILS) was run by staff and volunteers and was, in fact, a big success.

My parents, aunts and uncles were all Rider fans. Growing up in Regina, I went to all the games and sat in the children's section. I won't say I remember 1957, which would have made me 10 years old, but that's the year I became a fan.

First off a couple of glitches from last week. Tickets are needed for the play in Glaslyn Thursday, Dec. 5, and they are selling fast. The bridge is contract bridge, not 'contact' and Pat's name is 'Ribey' not Riley. Sorry.

It was an opportunity to hear from children from the Battlefords about their rights. Last week, National Child Day was celebrated in the Battlefords with the reading, by local children, of a charter of rights created specially for this community.

A man arrested in relation to an armed robbery earlier this year is being held in custody until Monday for a show cause hearing in North Battleford Provincial Court. According to RCMP, Steven Caudron was arrested Tuesday.

The 2013 SHSAA Provincial Volleyball Championships were held this past weekend at gyms across the province. The Northwest was well represented by a number of local teams with varying levels of success.

A youth and an adult from Moosomin First Nation have been charged following an investigation into cabin break-ins in Cochin in October.

The Battlefords AAA Stars looked to get back to their winning ways after a tie on Nov. 21 in Prince Albert. The midget Stars split the two games played at home against the Notre Dame Argos this weekend to stay atop the SMAAAHL standings.

Between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 20 calls for service. Tuesday 10:01 a.m. - Members requested to assist ambulance with transportation of patient to hospital. 11:00 a.m.

The intersection at the corner of Battleford Road and Railway Avenue East will be closed for signal maintenance, starting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Intersection will be under 4-Way Stop control. Please slow down and obey stop signs.