Battlefords News-Optimist

Despite injuries and illnesses that have the Battlefords North Stars over the weekend of Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action, they earned a split on a difficult northern road trip. Friday in Flin Flon, the North Stars fell 3-1 to the Bombers.

Saskatchewan seniors can rest easy, thanks to a new program from the Saskatchewan government that provides low income seniors and seniors who have been victims of crime with a variety of home safety programs for free.

One former North Battleford resident will be representing Canada internationally in a few months, though you might not have heard of her.

KULPA - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Goldie Maud Kulpa, late of Saskatoon and formerly of Mayfair on November 5, 2012 at the age of 88 years. Goldie was born on May 19, 1924 at Lorenzo, Saskatchewan.

The Battlefords Midget Stars suffered their first regulation loss in November and failed to earn a point for this first time in four games.

George Canyon has come full circle in his career. The country music star became a household name in 2004 with "Nashville Star.

Dear Editor In preparation for next year's centennial of Third Avenue United Church, a church committee is looking for archival material, in particular early photographs of the church, ministers and church activities.

McKENNA: Douglas S. McKenna (1930 - 2012) Douglas passed away in Vernon BC on October 17th, 2012. He was born in Wilkie, SK. in May 1930. He was raised on a farm near Cloan, SK.

There are times when I look at my kids and hear my dad's voice ringing clear as a bell in my ear. That time is typically between 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. each night. "Go to bed.

With a 16-4-0-0 record the Flin Flon Bombers are again back in first place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Source Embroidery Power Rankings.