Battlefords News-Optimist

SaskTel is reminding customers across Saskatchewan that 10-digit dialing is coming to the province this year. Ten-digit dialing, using the area code plus the seven-digit number, is to be required for all calls beginning May 11.

The past year 2012 was an important one in many respects for the town of Battleford.

SGI is reporting over 200 impaired drivers were charged in the public safety blitz Operation Overdrive during the month of December. During the month-long operation, according to their news release Jan.

The 1100 block of 110th Street will be closed for most of the day (Jan. 7). Public Works is repairing a water main.

After the lengthy holiday break, students were back in class at North Battleford Comprehensive High School and the senior girls' basketball team was back on the court. The Vikings competed in the Prince Albert St.

The City of North Battleford announced Friday that 56 people were recognized as Snow Angels in December. That swells the total number of nominations to 80 since the program was launched in October.

Welcome to my annual Box Office Year in Review, where I review the domestic grosses of the movies that made it into theatres across North America. It was a year in which tragic events in the United States overshadowed the box office.

Along with the exciting action on the ice, there was another reason the Mac's Tournament in Calgary was a highlight for Battlefords Midget Stars defenceman Maxim Powiada.

STEIERT - Mr. Michael Steiert late of North Battleford passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the age of 66 years. Michael was born on July 11, 1946 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Snowmobile rallies are coming up in the Borden area. The Borden Community Centre preservation committee with the help of the Borden Parks and Rec. Board hosts one Jan. 19. The rally starts at 10 a.m.