Battlefords News-Optimist

It took nine games, but the league-leading Rhinos were finally handed their first loss. North Battleford Touch Football League action resumed Tuesday at Beaver Lions Stadium and it was the Huskies improving to 7-1 on the season.

The recent opening of two of the components of the Credit Union CUPlex had city of North Battleford councillors excited Monday.

The City of North Battleford will be celebrating its 2013 Centennial with 500 collector's edition series coins. The coins will be produced in time for 2013 and will go on sale to the public.

Here is a brief rundown of business dealt with at North Battleford's council meeting on Sept. 24 Included is information supplied by City Communications and Marketing Co-ordinator Mike Halstead.

The Battlefords Midget Stars ended the pre-season with a 2-3 record and with some excitement heading into the 2012-13 regular season in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League, which starts this weekend.

Azure McGonigle is no stranger to volunteer work. She has volunteered with the Unity Community Resource Centre and the Unity United Church.

NESBITT: Edith Nesbitt June 5, 1931 - September 16, 2012. With much sadness, we announce the passing of Edith, at the age of 81 years.

Christopher Bajak has withdrawn his candidacy from the Battleford council race. Candidates who submitted nomination forms were allowed to withdraw from the race up to 24 hours after the nomination deadline.

Students and teachers throughout North Battleford and area have returned to the classroom this month, enthusiastically greeting the new school year.

The fall school term is well underway and the school bus drivers are being kept busy. Both Sandra and Ruth Sutherland go different directions from the village.