Battlefords News-Optimist

Isabelle Gratton, December 27, 1934 – October 25, 2015. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom and Nana, Isabelle Gratton at the age of 80. Mom was born on the family farm near Buchanan, SK. on December 27, 1934.

Prairie North Health Region is encouraging residents to take part in a region-wide medication roundup from November 1-30.

While there is a lot of hockey action going on in the Battlefords right now, it’s still a few weeks before the season starts up for teams in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League.

Fresh off the heels of yet another winning week, another member of the Battlefords North Stars has earned some welcome recognition. Cody Spagrud of the North Stars was named SJHL player of the week.

New Horizons met on Tuesday, Oct. 27, for their third game of the season. Results were Kjargaard over Payne, Krismer over Scott, O'Hare over Rogers, Kachmarski over Horrell, Munn over Hall and Belyk and Dudek tied. The next game will be Friday, Nov.

The John Paul II Crusaders boys soccer team will be in action again this weekend as they head to Regina for the provincial playoffs. The 2A boys playoffs are hosted by Regina High School Athletics Association and will take place this weekend Oct.

The 3A nine-man football playoffs go to the quarterfinal stage this Sunday. That’s the day when Esterhazy will play host to North Battleford John Paul II Crusaders in playoff action.

Saskatchewan Skies

Dear Editor I was pleased to see the Regional Optimist article “Bus procedures reviewed” Oct. 24 where Living Sky School Division has announced a meeting to review some of its busing procedures.

An art installation honouring the lives of missing and murdered indigenous women of Canada and the United States is due to be exhibited at North Battleford's Chapel Gallery from Jan. 15 to Feb. 7.