Battlefords News-Optimist

A City of North Battleford Leisure Services public engagement evening is set for Nov. 19 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Don Ross Centre. This year's event is going to be less formal than the one held last year at Chapel Gallery.

Some local veterans were recipients of Quilts of Valour presented at Caleb Village Thursday afternoon. Quilts of Valour is a Canadian organization whose goal is to get 10,000 quilts to veterans throughout the country.

North Stars netminder Taryn Kotchorek earned SJHL goalie of the week honours. Through four games, two starts, and one relief appearance, the 18-year-old stopped 62 of 64 saves, recorded his second shutout, and posted a .968 save percentage.

In Loving Memory of Dwight Ronald Schmidt. Born October 31, 1960 at North Battleford SK, passed away November 10th 2015 Maymont SK.

Friday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 22

The www.newsoptimist.ca poll this week reflects the impending arrival of the next big thing — Christmas. Ready or not, here it comes, but first we have to get through the next big marketing event — Black Friday.

The Quilt Patch

Habitat for Humanity, the Battlefords, is hosting a garage sale at the North Battleford Knights of Columbus Hall Saturday. The organization is raising funds to support a duplex construction project in the community.

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation was showing off a new and valuable piece of equipment Thursday afternoon.

Dear Editor I am an Imam (missionary) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Saskatchewan. I follow the Holy Quran in letter and spirit, and I categorically condemn the attacks in Paris.