Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords will have some high-profile representation at the climate change summit in Paris this week.

Sunday, Dec. 6 and Monday, Dec. 7, don’t be surprised if North Battleford Comprehensive High School students are on your doorstep between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. seeking donations of non-perishable food items for the school’s annual December food drive.

Hometown goaltender Taryn Kotchorek has been awarded the SJHL rookie of the month. Many fans had no idea what the North Stars had in the young goalie until he started playing. He has yet to lose in regulation, while recording seven wins in November.

Herman Hoogland passed away at Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the age of 80 years.

Kamala Youth Choir has just returned from another musical adventure. Kamala joined with 280 singers from western Canada in Voices West held in Nelson, B.C. “Our vision was to bring together six community youth choirs,” organizer Scott Leithead says.

Dear Editor While I realize all businesses have a need to be competitive in the marketplace, there is an aspect to the operation of co-operatives that they seem to be allowing to go by the wayside.

Dear Editor In response to recent letters to the editor, SaskCentral would like to contribute the Saskatchewan credit union perspective. Credit unions make significant contributions to the Saskatchewan economy and to the communities they serve.

At Saturday's appreciation event for first responders, a couple shared their inspirational message as survivors of a traumatic, fatal event at the cottage on Jackfish Lake.

The community's first responders were honoured at a high energy, efficiently presented Rider-themed event Saturday, hosted by the Battlefords Ministerial Association.

Christmas continues at the Dekker Centre Friday evening when four of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters will present a mix of Christmas songs, old and new.