Battlefords News-Optimist

Rarely does a shutdown defenceman get the praise and recognition for the SJHL player of the week awards, but the Battlefords North Stars defenceman Travis Sparrow played well at the Showcase and earned the honour for the week of Oct. 10 to 16.

A 22-250 Remington rifle was among items stolen in a series of thefts reported in Lashburn Oct. 6. Maidstone RCMP say a 2004 Ford F150 with a red Honda Foreman quad in the box was stolen sometime between 2 and 2:30 a.m. that day.

G & C Asphalt Ltd is again supporting Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation's Festival of Trees Ladies' Night as the silver sponsor of the evening.

Renowned entrepreneur and business speaker Donald Cooper is promising an insightful and compelling presentation for those seeking to boost their business efforts in the Battlefords.

A section of Highway 21 north of Maidstone was closed for a portion of Saturday after a fatal crash two kilometers south of the Toby Nollet Bridge.

Although we have only recently kicked off another great year at Maidstone High School, we have already had many exciting events. It has been a busy first month and a great start to the 2011-12 school year.

Battlefords RCMP are again seeking the public's assistance in locating Ronald William Peequaquat, aged 45 years. Peequaquat was last seen Saturday, June 25 leaving a residence on the Red Pheasant First Nation.

A cell phone charger and a ring of keys were stolen from a vehicle parked on the east side of Lashburn at approximately 9 p.m. Oct. 3.

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A locked gate at the Husky Upgrader at Lloydminster was crashed into and forced down by a vehicle sometime between 9 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday, according to Maidstone RCMP. Police say the vehicle is suspected to be a smaller car.