Battlefords News-Optimist

The case of Brett Scholl, the 19-year-old accused of torching his ex-girlfriend's car, has been adjourned until Dec. 21.

More than 50 worshippers from the surrounding area filled Sandwith Community Hall for a special service to recognize the 100th year of the tiny Sandwith St. Philip's Church Sept. 26. Popular Rev.

There has never been a doubt of Canadian hockey players' heart, but after losing in the Olympics in Nagano in 1998, Hockey Canada knew there had to be a bigger focus on the natural skill of Canadian hockey players.

The City of North Battleford has seized two dogs from a residence on the east side of the city. The dogs were taken into custody by special constables, assisted by the Saskatchean SPCA and the RCMP, on the morning of Dec. 7.

Lloydminster Rural RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in providing information about an indecent act reported Oct. 1. At 9:15 p.m a man was observed masturbating outside a business in Lashburn.

Sunday all eight teams in the North Battleford Touch Football League took to the field playing quarter final match ups with some surprises. The seventh place Home Hardware Broncos surprised the second place Gophers with a 36-35 win.

The Chapel Gallery is currently hosting an installation by Saskatchewan artist Crystal Howie. "Titles Tell Tales" explores the tensions between our uncontrolled natures and the systems that attempt to manage us.

This Tuesday marked World Teacher's Day and although I didn't send any cards or flowers I did spend some time thinking about some of the educators who have made a profound impact on my life.

A bouquet to the individual who stopped the evening of Sept 26 on Highway 40 to Cut Knife at the scene of a car vs. deeraccident.

After qualifing from the Battle West and Northwest school divisions, a handful of local high school golfers hit the links for the provincial grass green championship in Humboldt Sept. 24 and 25.