Battlefords News-Optimist

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services investigated and located a suspicious unmarked compressed gas cylinder in the city.

Northwest Territorial Days are under way for the 125th time in North Battleford this week. The first fair was held Oct. 12, 1887, and 2012 continues the annual tradition that has been a highlight of summer in the Battlefords.

I had an interesting discussion recently with a young lady who is a year out of high school, and still trying to figure out what to do with her life.

The third annual Football Canada 6 Nations Challenge is set to begin in less than a week and some local players and a coach are looking forward to the opportunity.

A theft of a television and a laptop occurred at a residence located on the 1700 block of 93rd Street in North Battleford, Aug. 2. A truck parked on the 2000 block of 96th Street in North Battleford was entered and money stolen from inside, Aug. 1.

BUCKINGHAM: Marguerite Ernestine (nee Combres). Enjoyed a great life and passed away July 18, 2012 at the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan at the age of 93.

The town of Battleford announced that the new traffic signal lights on Highway 4 will be activated this week. The new signals were scheduled to be activated on Tuesday.

The Neilburg branch of the Lakeland Library sponsored a storytelling session Aug. 9 with Danica Lorer as the guest artist. Children were encouraged to make up stories of their own, using their imaginations.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services personnel say they have responded to two intentionally-set fires in one week. On Friday they reported that fire crews were sent to the 1400 Block of 103rd Street, responding to a vehicle on fire.

COLBOW: Madeleine (July 26, 1950 - July 31, 2012)After a four year valiant battle with ALS, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Madeleine Marie Anne Colbow on July 31, 2012 at the Yorkton Union Hospital with her loving husband at