Battlefords News-Optimist

There will be a new champion in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League this season. Wednesday, the Humboldt Broncos completed their sweep of the La Ronge Ice Wolves with a 6-2 victory.

THORNTON , Audrey Louise (nee Pollock) Passed away on February 27, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family and friends at the age of 66. Survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Al, four daughters and ten grandchildren.

I am excited by the simple things in life. I am always delighted to receive a piece of mail with a hand-written address.

Almost everyone knows someone who has torn their ACL and had to have surgery to repair it. An ACL tear is a serious, painful and common knee injury. There are four main ligaments that make up the knee joint.

FITZSIMONDS , Richard Norman (Fitz) Formerly of North Battleford,Sask.

Five consecutive district gold medals for junior curling, four district golds for senior curling, two consecutive regional medals for seniors and three trips to high school mixed curling provincial championships.

In the second season of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League one of the new teams this season, the Glaslyn North Stars, are a game away from elimination.

The Battlefords Bantam AA Barons had the most tied games during the regular season with six. Come playoff time, there are no ties and the Barons and Humboldt Broncos were forced to play on until a winner was decided.

Three games in five nights and finally the teams in the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League championship series have been determined.

They are on their way to provincials. The North Battleford Comprehensive High School wrestling team traveled to Prince Albert for a regional tournament on the weekend.