Battlefords News-Optimist

A 22-year-old man is in custody facing charges of possession of stolen property, but Battlefords RCMP are still investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins overnight Sunday. Police say a tip from a member of the public led to the arrest.

The Battlefords North Stars had the lowest winning percentage in the SJHL last week with a chance to make up ground in the standings with a pair of home games Friday and Saturday. Game one against Yorkton had a familiar result for the home team.

We finally got that grey weather done with. I hate it when I can't see the sun. We have had a little more sun and a little bit more moisture at nights. It is very pleasant. I could live with this. I'm hoping for some more time with no snow.

Battlefords RCMP say they are on the hunt for a male and a female who are alleged to have attempted break and enter of residential property in the 1800 block of Gregory Drive at about 11 a.m. Friday.

In its third year, the Marigold Market attracted the attention of art and craft lovers over Friday and Saturday at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford. Organizer Rose Stadnyk said they had 22 vendors at the art, craft and food fair.

Sandy Richards, a long time member of the Delta Co-op Board has earned the 2013 Saskatchewan Co-operative Merit Award for Lifetime Co-operative Achievement. Oct.

On this Halloween, like many before it, our homes will be overrun by children dressed up as witches, vampires, princesses, superheroes or whatever strikes their little fancies.

The Battlefords North Stars will be without two of their players during their upcoming home games and possibly longer, as forwards Blake Young and Jake McMillen will be in Calgary at the Canada West Selection Camp.

Despite two armed robberies in Battleford recently, the staff sergeant in charge of policing in the town says there has been no particular increase in crime there. Speaking to Battleford town council Monday evening, S/Sgt.

On paper, Thursday's game between the Prince Albert Mintos and Battlefords Stars at the Civic Centre looked like an easy win for the home team, but there's a reason hockey's played on ice and not paper.