Battlefords News-Optimist

The highest level of high school volleyball was on display at North Battleford Comprehensive High School for two full days during the 5A boys' provincial championship.

Sarah Parkinson, daughter of Shirley and Donald Parkinson of Unity was one of 130 young Canadians presented with a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards by His Royal Highness, Prince Edward the Earl of Wessex at an award ceremony held at the Ottawa Conventio

The RCMP in Carrot River advise that 22-year-old Melissa Lucielle Louise April contacted her family last night after the media release asking for assistance was fanned out to the public.

In September, the board of directors of BATC Community Development Corporation reviewed an intake of applications and as a result 27 applications were approved to receive funding with a total of $1,027,700 being distributed to various non profit grou

It was a light schedule for the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League last weekend. Just two scores were recorded, as Paradise Hill and St. Walburg squared off Friday and Edam faced Maidstone Saturday.

A new spam email bearing the brands of various shipping companies has recently surfaced, according to a Canada Post press release. The email highlights an unsuccessful delivery and suggests clicking on a link for more information.

The Battlefords North Stars moved up a spot in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Source Embroidery Power Rankings this week and were one of the few teams to move.

The Battlefords North Stars were looking strong defensively, but after Kyle Schmidt was recalled by the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League and Cody Bird went home to Wainwright, the team has been searching for more depth on defence.

The Battlefords have been a popular stop lately for those seeking the top job in Saskatchewan's New Democratic Party.

SaskTel and employees from North Battleford and District participating in TelCare, the Crown Corporation's Employee Donation Benevolent Fund, are donating $15,195.00 to 14 organizations this year.