Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords North Stars will be playing in a new division for the 2013-14 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season, although the teams aren't changing.

Two North Battleford residents are facing multiple drug related charges after a raid on a house in the 1400 block of 111th Street May 23. Battlefords Municipal GIS unit of the RCMP executed a CDSA search warrant there at 11 a.m.

The move to electronic record keeping was discussed by the board of North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings at a regular meeting July.

I've been recently told by a reader that my opinions have no place in the newspaper, but oh well, I just can't help myself. A recent headline in another publication grabbed my attention: Illegal butt implants killing, maiming women.

Thieves have been targeting Northwest oil sites, according to Maidstone RCMP. The police report that since July 23, 12 different well sites northeast of Lloydminster have been hit.

This Tuesday the Battlefords Art Club members were pleased to welcome Eva's two lovely granddaughters from Kelowna, B.C. They worked along with nine of our members. Two members are preparing for upcoming shows in the Chapel Gallery.

As a mom I feel there is not always enough time in a day. There are days when my to-do list is longer than my grocery list, and I am constantly adding to it.

The Battlefords Business Excellence Committee has announced a record number of nominations for the 2013 BBEX awards were received by the July 26 deadline.

Ed, my neighbour next door, has been thundering around like stormy weather this past week. He aggravated his right shoulder while playing baseball with his grand kids.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police offers a challenging, exciting, and rewarding career to those who want to make a difference in their communities and across Canada, according to an RCMP press release.