Battlefords News-Optimist

Crime statistics continued on the downward trend seen over the past several months in North Battleford.

With 12 out of 19 polls reporting voters are showing strong support for former Saskatchewan Liberal leader Ryan Bater, who at that point had the most votes of any candidate with 692. Second among the frontrunners is Trent Houk with 604 votes.

Premier Brad Wall outlined the province's growth plan to a Battlefords audience at the Dekker Centre Monday. The Saskatchewan Plan for Growth: Vision 2020 and Beyond, was the main focus of the luncheon hosted by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.

The New Horizons put the clubs away and took out the brooms to take to the ice Oct. 16. In the morning draw it was Rod Forester, Allan Rogers and Alexander Scott who started the year off on a winning note.

One hour after the polls closed this is how the North Battleford city council race is shaping up. Ryan Bater (992), Trent Houk (848), Ray Fox (774), Gregory Lightfoot (791), Ron Buglas (730) and Ron Crush (774) top the charts.

Highways became a hazard in aheavy snow fall Tuesday. People travellingnear Paynton on Highway 16 were held up by the elements asvehicles hit the ditch.

HOLLINGSHEAD, Gordon Harvey Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Longfields Manor, Ottawa on October 12, 2012 at 88.

SANDERS: In Loving Memory of Karen Audrey Sanders who was born June 29, 1957 at North Battleford, SK and passed away October 5, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

The heavy snowfall Saturday didn't deter people from attending an auction sale in Waseca. Despite the more than six inches of snow that fell throughout the day, the antique tractors and a wide array of tools drew a large crowd.

North Battleford Council ElectionsElected by acclamation: Mayor Ian HamiltonCouncil Candidates (9 of 19 polls reporting)Ryan Bater -- 489 Don Buglas -- 369 Steven Cormons -- 179 Ron Crush -- 371 Ray Fox -- 390 Trent Houk -- 446 Roxanne Kennedy -- 124