Battlefords News Optimist

North Battleford is almost ready to bring down its budget and has set the dates for councillors to go over the 2012 operating budget and five-year capital plan. Dec. 13 and 14 and Dec.

HEON : It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Heon, late of North Battleford, SK, on November 16, 2011 at the age of 87 years.

The Battlefords were well represented at the Junior Women's Northern Playdown in Eston on the weekend, as two teams competed with four others for spots in the provincial curling tournament in Moose Jaw.

North Battleford is one of 11 communities getting improved 4G network coverage from SaskTel. According to a news release last week, North Battleford has added two 1900 MHZ carriers, with those completed Oct. 25.

RCMP have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing incident late last week at Little Pine First Nation. Norman Bird, age 18, faces charges of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Cut Knife RCMP are reminding vehicle owners to lock their vehicles and to remove keys and valuables after yet another truck was stolen in the district Friday.

Choosing to drive while intoxicated is a decision that could ruin your life, or the lives of others. John Paul II's SADD group works to raise awareness of the issue.

It wasn't the ultimate W that the Battlefords AAA Sharks have been searching for, but they did had two competitive games on the weekend against the Weyburn Gold Wings.

Overcrowding in Battlefords schools is on the agenda to be addressed by Living Sky School Division, and a board committee has been struck to recommend how to proceed.

The second season of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League officially started on the weekend with three games underway.