Battlefords News-Optimist

Sept. 18 was a busy day in Unity. The day started off with the annual Candace Heit memorial run. This is the third year for this annual event and it gets more popular each year.

Crime exists in the Battlefords. Some would even argue crime is rampant in the Battlefords, and they wouldn't have to go any further than Statistics Canada to back up that claim.

Arrest warrants have been issued against five Saskatchewan individuals for non-compliance with the Sex Offender Information Registration Act. RCMP and municipal police service are requesting the public's assistance in locating the adults.

A local rescue organization has brought to light the issue of puppy mills operating in Northwest Saskatchewan.

Boyd Wakelin was a bit of an unknown to make the Battlefords North Stars during the 2009 training camp, in fact some would consider him a long shot.

According to he weather forecast it should be a good weekend for to hit the golf course.

If Councillor Ron Crush had his way there would be less mention of specific instances of criminal activity in the monthly crime reports from the RCMP.

Since Sept. 19, North Battleford's two Tim Hortons have run their annual Smile Cookie Fundraiser, this year to raise money for the CUPlex aquatics programs.

Again this week I have to make comments about our medical system. As I have said before, most of the time all we hear are complaints of dissatisfaction with the quality or the levels of service.

For the past three years, to celebrate Archives Week in February, the City of North Battleford Historic Archives has set up displays at the Co-op Mall and the Frontier Mall.