Battlefords News-Optimist

August brought to a close another fantastic year for the 2nd North Battleford Scouting Group. "It was an incredible year," states Lana Abrahamson, who's been with the group for 13 years.

Lloydminster Municipal RCMP with the assistance of the "F" Division Integrated Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) and theMaidstone RCMP have charged 24-year-old Chad Blair Clark of Lloydminster with four counts of luring,two counts of sexual assault,two c

A long-time journalist returned to North Battleford recently with news that she has signed a book deal. Earlier this year Elinor Florence signed a contract with Dundurn Press of Toronto for her book, Bird's Eye View.

The reunions for the Class of '58 are getting closer and closer together. "That's because we're getting older!" say organizers Sharon Bradburn and Don Backus who got together with fellow graduates of North Battleford Collegiate Institute this summer.

NHL preseason games give some of the league's top young players the opportunity to show their worth, but from time to time it's the lesser known players who shine.

HMR Sport Horse Club hosted a dressage clinic at Hidden Meadows Ranch near North Battleford Aug 3 and 4 D.J. Cairns from Grayson was the instructor.

For all the kids who went back to school this fall, dreading it, lift your head up. There's hope. It may take 20 years, but there's hope. This past August I had the opportunity to take part in my 20-year high school reunion.

The man charged after leading police on a 90-minute chase in Northwest Saskatchewan this summer will be serving jail time. Kristopher Kowalyk, 31, of Calgary, Alta.

Two Northwest 4-H members are among 15 who have qualified as recipients of the 2013 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarships.

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's move to a three-division format is complete. Last week, the league announced the formation of the Viterra Division, which joins the Kramer and Sherwood Divisions to divide the 12-team league.