Battlefords News-Optimist

Two people have been charged after Unity RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence east of there Friday.

Two women are facing assault and drug charges after a 911 call to police Saturday at about 11:45 a.m. Saturday.

Between 6 a.m. Friday. Nov. 22 and 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, Battlefords RCMP responded to 20 occurrences/reported incidents. Three were alarm calls and two were 911 misdials or children playing with phones Friday 7:30 a.m.

Sometimes when we think of counselling or therapy, we think of Sigmund Freud, one of the founders of psychotherapy.

Rising star Sophie Pitman, 18, will be joining Saskatchewan Express from her home in Battleford for the presentation of Lights! Curtain! Broadway! in Regina in December.

Loyola Van Der Haegen turned 100 years old on Nov. 13, 2013. Her family and friends gathered with her at the Gold Ridge Centre Saturday. Born south of Denholm, Loyola went on to be not only one of the oldest, but longest living residents of Maymont.

Volunteers are the life blood of many local committees and the Kiwanis Music Festival is no exception. As with any event, the more people work together to pitch in with their time and talent, the easier it is.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Joey Stylez was waiting for a ride in Detroit when the Regional Optimist phoned him for an interview. He says he has no real headquarters right now; he is presently enjoying the nomad lifestyle of his people.

Operation Red Nose is once again launched for in the Battlefords. This is the fifth year for Operation Red Nose in the Battlefords.