Battlefords News-Optimist

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.

VAN NORTWICK , Martha Van Nortwick; August 4, 1924 - September 15, 2011. The death of Martha Van Nortwick, age 87 years of North Battleford occurred on September 15, 2011.

The Battlefords Sharks started the 2011-12 exhibition season Sunday at the Civic Centre, as they hosted the skilled Saskatoon Stars. It was the first game action for the Sharks, while the Stars had played two previous games.

The Minister of the Environment is working on a Boreal Forest monitoring program to address environmental concerns.

Darlene Robb took her parents, Milt and Lil McMillan, to Lloydminster to Ella Rumberg's 100th birthday. Ella was their neighbour when they lived in the Milleton district.

MOAR: In Loving Memory of Murial Joyce Moar who was born March 3, 1936 at Carnduff, SK and passed away on August 18, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

It was a warm sunny day Sept. 9 when 40 seniors registered for the Saskatchewan Seniors Fitness Association 55+ games day at the senior centre in St. Walburg. Arriving visitors were greeted and registered by Gladys Carnell, Inge Knopf and Donna Hall.