Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords AAA Sharks and Prince Albert Bears battled at the Battleford Arena Thursday in Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League action and it was the Bears rallying to earn the win.

This winter we've been pounded with rain and wind. Just this morning, in fact, I got up to find the neighbours' "tent garage" in our back yard.

Coach Greg Schmidt admits the biggest asset he looks for in hockey players, and a team for that matter, is passion for the game of hockey.

Spiritwood Stockyards handled 879 head Jan. 26. Steers weighing 300 to 400 pounds had a high price of $1.67 with an average of $1.56; 400 to 500 had a high price of $1.64 with an average of $1.57; 500 to 600 had a high price of $1.

New physicians for the North Saskatchewan River Health Holdings practice are presently working through new requirements of the College of Physicians and Surgeons for certification.

Ken Pearson juggled the Battlefords North Stars' lines Saturday in Melfort and that led to a complete team effort and some great play from special teams units.

Exam week for Maymont Central School Grades 7 - 12 students was Jan. 24 to 27. Report cards will be sent home Friday, Feb. 4. A professional development day for staff was held Jan. 28. Semester two begins Monday, Jan. 31.

A vehicle was a total loss after going up in flames behind the Beaver Hotel Sunday. Battlefords Fire and Emergency Services responded to the fire at 1:15 a.m. and spent about 20 minutes on the scene.

North Battleford's newest affordable housing project aims to revamp the downtown area while creating a comfortable community setting for seniors.

Sometime between Jan. 20 and 23, a commercial garbage bin trailer was stolen from a job site at No. 2 Parker Court in Battleford. The trailer is grey and is seven feet wide, 14 feet long, and five feet tall with hydraulic capabilities.