Battlefords News-Optimist

Richard [Dick] Doepker was born the youngest of 12 on a farm near Annaheim. He graduated from high school at St. Peters College in Muenster and went to Saskatoon to work and pitch for the Saskatoon Moores.

Two North Battleford residents have been charged after RCMP raided a residence in the 1000 block of 108th Street Sunday. Charged are Robert Kenneth Morrison, 22, and Edwina Mary Atcheynum, 23. They were released until a Sept. 13 court appearance.

Michael Phelps has won eight medals during one Olympic swimming event, twice, but Alex Anderson Callbeck passed that mark while she competed in the Saskatchewan Summer Games.

Although it springs from a tragedy from a tragedy, the Candace Heitt Memorial Run has inspired many to participate in honour of this young girl. In its fourth year, organizers are hoping to continue increasing the number of participants.

A two-vehicle crash on Territorial Drive at the Sobeys entrance sent two people to hospital Wednesday. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to the crash at just before 6 p.m.

If you're going to break a record, you may as well do it spectacularly. That's what Jesse Lewis, a Saskatchewan hypnotist, has planned as part of his performance at Northwest Territorial Days.

Dear Editor As I read the letter (News-Optimist July 18) from the president of the Battlefords Agricultural Society regarding the likely demise of that old and honourable institution, I muttered, "I saw that coming.

Dear Editor Over recent evenings I have watched two games between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Edmonton Eskimos. The officials must have worn out their hip pockets dropping and picking up flags.

DEMYON: Myron Michael: March 24, 1940 - July 13, 2012: It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Myron at his home in North Battleford, SK.

Dear Editor In regard to Dana Alexander's letter (News-Optimist, July 18) I am disappointed with the actions of the City of North Battleford in dealing with the Battlefords Ag. Society. My involvement with the Ag.