Battlefords News-Optimist

Crime statistics were on the rise in February in North Battleford, based on the latest statistics from Battlefords RCMP detachment.

Drop the puck. This weekend marks the start of Sask First tournament hockey, as the midget boys' and girls' tournaments take place in Regina.

North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) has announced positive financial results for the company after its first three months of operations in 2011-12. For the period beginning Nov. 1, 2011 and ending Jan.

The Hafford Cheremka dance club held its annual end-of-year dance recital March 18 in the Hafford Central School gymnasium. The club was established 40 years ago and began with 67 students, some of whom later advanced to become instructors.

Local curler, Wanda Heitt, curling as part of the Darlene Gillies representing Saskatchewan at the Canadian Senior Women's curling championships in Abbotsford, B.C. the week of March 16 to 25 held an impressive 5-1 record as of Day 4.

Dear Editor April 9 marks the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

If you were able to attend the Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival Gala March 23rd, culminating months of Festival planning, you were treated to a contrasting range of musical performances.

There were two, deep mud holes in the alley between 106th and 107th Streets in the 900 block. I stopped at the City yards at 9 a.m. and mentioned to some of the employees that, if they had time, they should check it out, as it was a hazard.

Ed, my neighbour next door, claims it wasn't his fault. A nasty virus has picked on him while he has been minding his own business and leaving everyone else alone. "Those viruses are sneaky. You never see them coming.

The Mayfair Recreation Board will present a Nashville Stars Night April 14 at the Mayfair Hall. MC will be Kolin Bulmer. The house band will be led by Dave Hiebert and company.