Battlefords News-Optimist

RCMP are warning members of the public about a "too good to be true" rental scam.

A man is dead following a strange accident on Highway 16 one kilometre east of Denholm Tuesday. Battlefords Rural Detachment members were advised of a man lying on the shoulder of the eastbound lanes of the highway.

A North Battleford man accused of child pornography charges was in court Monday afternoon. Brian Simon appeared before Judge David Kaiser in North Battleford Provincial Court. His case has been adjourned to Nov. 25.

Dear Editor At a recent meeting of the Battlefords North West Historical Society, vice-president Larry Romanow challenged the members with a question, following a brief summary of what he had to say.

BUELL, Lesley Allan : Les passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Langham Senior Citizen Home early Saturday, October 12, 2013. Les suffered from a disease called Multi-System Atrophy or MSA.

Here is a rundown of some of the items of note from the Oct. 15 meeting of city council. (Thanks to City Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator Mike Halstead for providing much of the information.

Artists and crafters will be gathering at the Chapel Gallery Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to display their handmade products.

This year I have an unexpected but greatly appreciated item for which to give thanks. It all began with a bag of apples. Here's what happened: I'd just purchased my walk-on ticket and was attempting to attach the heavy bag to my suitcase.

A meeting dedicated solely to the setup of Neighbourhood Watch in North Battleford has been set up. The meeting will be Wednesday at Don Ross Centre room 107 at 7 p.m.

A North Battleford man accused of child pornography charges was in court Monday afternoon. Brian Simon appeared before Judge David Kaiser in North Battleford Provincial Court. His case has been adjourned to Nov. 25.