Battlefords News-Optimist

BUZIAK: Polly Barbara Buziak (nee Salyn) August 23, 1925 - February 7, 2012 The family of Polly Buziak are saddened to announce her death occurred on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Luther Special Care Home.

So far, to be enjoyed is this unseasonable mild winter. Many residents find it a pleasure to be out, most days. Many new residents are calling Tower I home. Welcome to each one and may they truly enjoy living here.

Poundmaker Reserve began an enhanced vacuum truck operator's training program Feb. 6, which will train 12 reserve members in the operation of a vac truck over the next four months.

This week has been exciting for the students of MHS. Thursday both our senior girls' and boys' basketball teams played home games. The senior boys played the Lashburn Lobos while the senior girls played the Turtleford Titans.

A North Battleford man, driving a truck stolen from Maidstone, has been arrested by the Ontario Provincial Police outside of Thunder Bay, Ont. Justin Chaisson, 20, was arrested after a pursuit involving OPP officers Jan. 25.

Story:The Waseca Fire Department was called out on Saturday evening, Feb. 11, to a location two miles north of the village where the tractor part of a semi-oil-truck was on fire.

Dear Editor Over 420 members of the Chamber of Commerce network across Canada, led by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, have identified the top 10 barriers to Canada's business competitiveness and launched a 10-point plan to help restore the country'

The hard work and dedication left handed pitcher Andrew Albers has put into baseball has paid off in full over the last 12 months. Albers, who grew up in the Battlefords, has had a whirlwind season.

The folks at Kramer Caterpillar couldn't be more enthused about the prospects for their new sales and service facility to be built in Battleford. President and CEO Tim Kramer of Kramer Ltd.

The Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench delivered a decision on two pieces of provincial labour legislation Feb. 6, Bill 5, the Public Services Essential Services Act and Bill 6, the Trade Union Amendment Act, 2007.