Battlefords News Optimist

The local Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert is offering greater protection to children and vulnerable adults. More than 600 volunteers attended training sessions during the week of Sept. 12 outlining new protocols and procedures.

The John Paul II Crusaders football team played in Meadow Lake Friday and were out matched by the more experienced home team. The final score was 56-7 infavour of Meadow Lake.

The September schedule of the North Battleford Touch Football League ended Tuesday with three at Beaver Lions Stadium. The Huskies looked to hold the Gophers off and hold on to first place after beating the Broncos 34-8 Tuesday.

MCCREA: Bill was born in Northern Ireland, May 3, 1920, to Bill and Eva McCrea. Bill along with his family set sail for Canada in April 1925, arriving in Montreal, and travelling to Cut Knife by train. He attended Irene School and later Baldwinton.

An eight-month-old cat was abused last week in North Battleford. After being let out of the house by its owners, it returned the following morning with scratches, deep cuts, and most of its hair missing.

Many of the topics that I have written about have been sparked by conversation around coffee tables at our local restaurant.

BOMOK: Helen - born December 9, 1921 at her parents farm 12 miles southeast of Krydor, SK passed away at her home in Speers, SK on September 17, 2011.

This year, l'Association Jeunesse fransaskoise (AJF) organized their second annual leadership camp, which was held at Redberry Camp.

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings have had their fair share of injuries to endure throughout the beginning of the football season, but that didn't stop them from marching to their first win Thursday.

Fire Chief Pat MacIsaac said there is no reason for anyone to be displaced from their at this time homes. The fire is out. NBFES will continue to monitor the scene and are dousing hot spots.