Battlefords News-Optimist

Another Battlefordian received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal recently, and he was awarded the medal at the North Battleford city council meeting Monday.

Good news for cellphone owners in Radisson and Marshall - SaskTel has enhanced the 4G wireless network coverage to both. SaskTel finished installing new carriers in both communities that will increase the capacity of the 4G network in the area.

It was a game the Battlefords North Stars were likely expecting to win.

The sticks are taped, the skates are laced and the Saskatchewan Hockey Association provincial draws are out. For many hockey players and fans this is the most exciting time of the season.

Not only did the Battlefords Midget Stars suffer a loss on the scoreboard Sunday against Swift Current, but they suffered a big loss to their roster as well.

TORNBERG: In loving memory of Beverley Marianne Tornberg who was born July 18/1940 at North Batleford, Sk and passed away Jan 2/2013 amongst family in Saskatoon.

BELLAVANCE: In loving memory of Magaret Jean Bellavance who was born on 25 July, 1937 and passed away peacefully at her home on 23 December 2012.

GLESSING, Joy : In loving memory of Joy Eveline Glessing who was born October 7, 1934 in the Garden Prairie District and passed away December 28, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

December was a busy month at Battlefords District Care Centre. Schools performed, carollers came to sing, Christmas light tours took place and the annual Christmas parties brought families and fun.

Happy New Year from the Rivers' Edge Quilters to you. We are starting 2013 with a bang. Classes include Circle Around, the Celtic Knot and a special Louise Day. Louise was one of our founding members and she recently lost her husband.