Battlefords News-Optimist

Saturday, April 22, was Earth Day around the world. The elementary students had planned to do their annual yard cleanup, but due to the rain and snowfall, the cleanup was postponed.

Cribbage was played Monday April 24 High Score went to Danice Newton and low to Ruth Enwright. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Schwartz. Bingo was played at the centre on Wednesday April 26 th with Joan Smith and Margret MacEachern doing the calling.

Pat Chapman celebrated her 90th birthday at the Pioneer Hall in North Battleford on April 15 with an afternoon tea followed by a family supper. It was a good turn out of friends and family, with many travelling from out of province.

The 2017 Rivers West volunteer recognition banquet was held April 25 in Paradise Hill with a full house of award winners, their families and friends. The evening started out with welcoming speakers by the Mayor, and executive from Rivers West Board.

The situation is simple for the Battlefords North Stars after a 4-1 loss to the Brooks Bandits Tuesday at the Western Canada Cup in Penticton, B.C. A win over the British Columbia Hockey League’s Chilliwack Chiefs Thursday at 3 p.m.

The standings have become a lot tighter at the Western Canada Cup in Penticton, B.C.

Battlefords AAA Stars blueliner Luke Reid has another option for his hockey career.

Nearly 73 years after his untimely death in a plane crash at North Battleford air base, a memorial was held for Royal Australian Air Force flyer Maxwell Cassidy April 25 by North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70.

John Paul II teacher Rhea Good recently introduced students to Bokashi composting. As the functional integration teacher, Good has made it her mission to broaden her students horizons when it comes to daily living.

Braydon Buziak's rookie season in the Western Hockey League is proving to be a memorable one.