Battlefords News-Optimist

Elie Martel of Carlyle was surprised and grateful to learn that he had won $10,000 on the Early Bird draw in BUH Foundation's $100,000 Cash Lottery Sept. 12.

As the Sept. 19 nomination deadline approaches, several more candidates have come forward in the races for councillor on both sides of the river. In North Battleford, three more familiar local names have stepped forward to run.

It has begun to strike my heart that life is fragile, that this daily routine of striving to make a living and being with family can be gone, oh so quickly. A year ago, my family relocated to a new city.

The John Paul II Crusaders entered their second game of the regular season and were looking to win back-to-back games for the first time ever and pass last season's win total.

The Melville/Ituna RCMP Detachment are seeking the assistance of the public in locating an escaped prisoner. Christopher Adam Miller, 28, of Melville escaped from the Provincial court room in Melville Monday morning.

A former employee charged with administering a noxious substance to a resident at a North Battleford group home is going to trial. Ashley Marie Johnson will be tried in January in Court of Queen's Bench, Battleford.

The pre-season came to an end for the Battlefords North Stars Sunday, as they finished with a 2-3 record.

A grass fire had North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services on the move Saturday.

The New Horizons golfing season is coming fast to a close. Monday, 45 came out to play on a cool but sunny day.That was eight more than the average for the past season.

Four people are dead following a multiple vehicle crash near the Petrofka Bridge on Highway 12 south of Blaine Lake at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday.