Battlefords News-Optimist

Following the year-end board meeting of the Wounded Warriors Weekend Foundation, the board reports Wounded Warriors Weekend 2016, held in Nipawin July 29 to Aug. 1 hosted more than 200 wounded warriors.

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Christmas and New Year’s eve are times for family and friends, but for some it means staying in the hospital in need of care. While we like to give gifts to our family and friends, we can give the gift of life by donating blood.

Since 2011 there has been 17 motor vehicle accidents at the intersection of Highway No. 4 and 29th Strett in Battleford.

Pine Island Apartments

MAIDSTONE — Dec. 6 saw 21 people gather at the Maidstone Legion Hall for the annual Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Christmas supper and gift exchange. The ladies brought the food and Evelyn Janus and her sister cooked us a beautiful ham and turkey supper.

The final few school days in 2016 were busy. Monday morning began with dress rehearsal for the Christmas concert, which was held that evening. It was a chance to make sure everyone had their costume pieces and last minute changes were made.

We shouldn't buy the misleading claim that small schools in rural and small communities are no longer viable

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, called yesterday to see if I had any right words to share. The cold that belongs in the Arctic Circle had invaded Melville.