Battlefords News-Optimist

Richard Bendall, Sept. 24, 1975 - Dec. 22, 2015. It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our dear son Rich, December 22, 2015 to a brief but devastating medical illness.

Neighbourly Advice According To Ed

Sask Alpine is running a series of U12 camps to support the programming for young skiers and coaches. The first camp was held Dec. 28 and 29 at Table Mountain Regional Park. There was a great turnout.

In loving memory of George Edward (Ed) Nelson, born Dec 26, 1926 in Mervin, SK. and passed away Nov 17, 2015 at the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, SK.

4-H Notes

Mr. Norman Voegeli of the Maymont district, Saskatchewan, passed away on December 27, 2015 at the Battleford's Union Hospital. At Norman's request no formal service will be held. There will be a private family service at a later date.

After what was a slow start in November, attendance has been picking up at Table Mountain Regional Park outside the Battlefords. The Christmas-to-New Year’s holiday period was an active one.

After splitting the series with Meota, the Beaver Blues travelled to Cut Knife for a weeknight game against the ninth place Colts.

Was 2016 an off year for team Canada in the World Junior Championships, or is the gap beginning to close between the great North and the rest of the hockey world? One thing we know for sure, this team lacked discipline.

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