Battlefords News-Optimist

There has been an armed robbery at the Petro-Canada station in Battleford. According to Battlefords RCMP the incident took place around 9:30 p.m. Friday night.

Dear Editor Most of the "Safety Tips" printed in the Oct. 3 News-Optimist are things I have always done. But there is one that disturbs me: "When going out alone, make sure to tell friends or family." I live alone, as do many people.

A man accused of sexual assault on North Battleford's walking trail has been remanded in custody to Wednesday. Returning to court on Oct.

GRIFFIN: Mrs E. Pearl Griffin passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2013 at the age of 91 years. Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, September 28, 2013 @ 2 p.m.

Lloydminster police say they have arrested a Lloydminster man wanted for assault and forcible confinement of a 15-year-old girl. Brandon Stadnyk was arrested on Friday afternoon and was scheduled to appear in Alberta provincial court Oct. 8 at 10 a.

KONOPELSKI: Alvin Konopelski, January 8, 1917 - October 2, 2013. The family of Alvin Konopelski is saddened to announce his passing on October 2, 2013 at Battleford District Care.

A weekly highlight for us is dinner with our sons and their families. Be it a celebratory turkey dinner or a simple bowl of homemade soup and fresh baked bread, the thrill is in being together.

CHRISTIANSON, AUDREY DECEMBER 13TH, 1924 - SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2013. With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Audrey on September 21st, 2013 at Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 88 years.

Frances Mariam Fletcher was born on Nov. 16, 1906 to Kirkland and Mossy Fletcher (McGarvey) on a farm near Saskatoon. She completed her elementary education in Melfort and high school in Saskatoon.

The Battlefords United Way annual fundraising campaign is in full swing.