Battlefords News-Optimist

HUSHAGEN: In Loving Memory of Lucille Henrietta Hushagen who was born April 22, 1924 at Unity, SK and passed away November 25, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

The Battlefords North Stars will be on the ice Saturday, but before that they will be in the kitchen.

A new vehicle has become a familiar sight for those using the services of Battlefords Concern for Youth.

The Vikings were running wild again on the weekend, this time on the hard court in Prince Albert.

North Battleford will be getting a new fire chief. Fire Chief Pat MacIsaac resigned from the position last week. The announcement was made Dec. 7.

Welding cable and connectors valued at $1,200 was stolen from a truck parked at a residence in Hillmond, according to Maidstone RCMP. Police say the theft occurred between midnight and 5 a.m.

North Battleford's first decade was characterized by phenomenal development, explosive growth and rapid progress on every front. Village status was conferred on the community on March 21, 1906. Four months later, the village became a town.

Thursday, the Battlefords Midget Stars did something they haven't done in the regular season since Oct. 9, 2008. That impressive feat - the Stars beat the Saskatoon Contacts.

Dana Lavoie was diagnosed with breast cancer on Oct. 14, 2011. Since her diagnosis, she has undergone a large number of surgeries and treatments. Now, one year later, she is officially finished with treatments.

A judicial ruling last month has raised alarms about contracts awarded on Red Pheasant First Nation.