Battlefords News-Optimist

A heartbroken mother sits with searchers as they get ready for another long day of searching. Leona Noble, mother of Katelyn Noble, makes another trip to Radisson to look for clues in the disappearance of her daughter.

I fear I might open the hornets' nest with this week's column. But after the events of last month I no longer have much choice.

The Battlefords North Stars played a pair of road games on the weekend, coming home with one victory and the lone similarity in the two games was a third period collapse. The North Stars opened the weekend series in Yorkton to take on the Terriers.

After what has been a not-so-funny week, at times, in the Battlefords, Saturday night proved a welcome relief as the Battlefords United Way held their 10th annual Comedy Night at the Don Ross Centre.

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.