Battlefords News-Optimist

Site visits for two potential physicians were organized in October by North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings. Board members were advised at a regular meeting Oct. 17 of visits Oct.

Halloween was quiet in our community. The weather was favourable so most kids took to the streets after school in this annual tradition.

Battlefords AAA Sharks head coach Jean Fauchon resigned Tuesday and will no longer be serving as the team's bench boss. After meeting with the players, Fauchon along with his assistant coaches Sean Fauchon and Glenn Heidt have cut ties with the team.

The final week of the provincial election race in the Northwest area saw the Saskatchewan Party bring in the premier to help them try to complete a sweep of the region.

There's now a new way to help the Credit Union CUPlex fundraising committee meet its fundraising goal of $10 million. Their "Reach for the Top Online Auction" is underway. It started Wednesday and runs until Wednesday, Nov.

Fly a red ribbon this holiday season. Battlefords and Area MADD chapter have launched their annual Project Red Ribbon, a campaign designed to combat impaired driving during the holidays.

It was a subtle but nonetheless genuine staring match. Hubbie and I were having lunch at his favourite fast-food outlet when I saw two men come in, buy a coffee and sit down.

A major fire at Jackfish Lake caused damage to three cabins Tuesday, with two cabins destroyed. The fire started late Tuesday night and firefighters were busy through the night trying to get the blaze under control.

The streak continues. The Battlefords North Stars extended their winning streak to eight games last weekend and during that streak they have had a player honoured with a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League weekly award.

The Gold Eagle Casino cheating case returns to court Nov. 15 when one of those charged will possibly enter a pleas. Christopher Stone-Spyglass will see his matters return to provincial court in North Battleford that day.