Battlefords News-Optimist

Some familiar names from Northwest are among those receiving the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. W. Brett Wilson of North Battleford and Raymond E. Ahenakew of Cochin and Ahtahkakoop First Nation are among the eight recipients of the honour.

It has been a long time waiting for the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings senior football team to play in a championship game.

To celebrate Library Week, the Borden Lakeland Library had author Todd Devonshire out to showcase his first book - Rink Burgers. Master of ceremonies was Peter Thiessen who welcomed everyone and introduced Todd.

While one incumbent Living Sky School Division board member was not reelected when voters turned out last week, there are no new faces at the board table.

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Festival of Trees is in its 17th year and again promises to be an entertaining, exciting three days from Friday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 2.

Six more sleeps until Halloween. It is always a treat for children to see some homeowners who have their yards all adorned in black, orange and Halloween decorations welcoming this annual event. And that winter weather than appeared Oct.

North Battleford residents will be getting used to some new names and faces at the city council table.

CREEGAN: In the caring embrace of his family, Francis (Frank) Joseph Creegan peacefully passed away at Castleview Care Centre in Castlegar, B.C., on October 10, 2012. His funeral will be officiated by Father David at St.

Those who could navigate the snowy streets of North Battleford to get to the Civic Centre Wednesday night were treated to an exciting hockey game, as the Battlefords North Stars hosted the Yorkton Terriers.

The provincial coroner has been called in to help investigate a man's death in North Battleford. According to the RCMP, at 10 a.m. Monday, members received a call about a man in medical distress.