Battlefords News-Optimist

DAVIES: Alwyn "Bubbles" Davies of Glaslyn, passed away August 18, 2012 at the Battleford's Union Hospital. Alwyn was born in Medstead on November 21, 1924; she was 87 years of age.

CAPLETTE: In Loving Memory of Paul Augustine Caplette who was born March 1, 1926 at Jackfish, SK and passed away August 29, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

It's in its third year. The concert series organized by Lisa Hornung and Jaya Hoy, who both grew up in North Battleford and have enjoyed international musical careers, starts its third season Sunday, Sept. 16.

Operation Student Safety, an enforcement blitz co-ordinated by SGI and law enforcement, pulled over a whopping 293 drivers Sept. 4 and 5 for speeding in school zones.

TAYLOR: In Loving Memory of Karen Donna Taylor who was born November 28, 1959 at Roblin, MB and passed away August 26, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

PRESCESKY: In Loving Memory of Paul William Prescesky who was born April 4, 1929 at Ruddell, SK and passed away August 22, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

North Battleford city council heard an earful Monday about the trucking industry's concerns with the City's recently-enacted traffic bylaw.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services dealt with three suspicious fires Sunday. The first blaze was in the 1100 block of 105th Street on the north side of the water tower. A cloth decoration woven through a chain link fence was set on fire.

With many fresh faces in the lineup for both teams Sunday at the Civic Centre in North Battleford, the Saskatoon Contacts skated to a 4-2 win over the Battlefords Midget Stars.

The last time Bishop James Mahoney lost a 3A regular season football game was in 2008.