Battlefords News-Optimist

The North Battleford centennial committee has Dec. 31 circled on their calendar for the last major event of the celebration year. That will be the closing ceremonies, which will take place at the CUPlex.

Thefts from vehicles continue to be a big problem in North Battleford. The subject came up for the second month in a row during the monthly RCMP crime statistics report presentation for July. Battlefords acting detachment commander Sgt.

One female passenger was killed Friday in a collision near Lloydminster. The accident happened around 6:40 p.m. on Highway 303 and Township Road 3273 in the RM of Wilton. Members of Maidstone detachment of the RCMP were dispatched to the scene.

Dear Editor During the last presidential election in the United States, one of the Republican candidates (politicians who generally work to severely reduce the role of the government and reduce regulations on corporations) said he would immediately e

There was a lot of smoke, but fortunately that was about as bad as it got when a major grassfire erupted south of the Highway 16 bypass in North Battleford Sunday afternoon. The massive fire produced thick black smoke visible right across the city.

Another beautiful week of autumn weather. At the start of the week we had a much needed one inch of rain here at the farm.

The city of North Battleford is seeking to avoid any repeat of last year's computer server crash that resulted in a major loss of financial data. To that end, the City has hired an Ottawa firm, A Hundred Answers Consulting Inc.

Oct. 28 is set as the next court date in the case against Harry Michael Dekker. Dekker was charged with one count of sexual assault in connection to an incident last fall.

CHARABIN: Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Laurel Charabin of North Battleford was held on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 @ 2 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church with Reverend Fred Tinio officiating.

Building permits in July did not see much change from the same month the previous year. A total of 13 permits were issued for July, down four from the same month in 2012, according to the latest numbers.