Battlefords News-Optimist

The school was a very busy place Oct. 31. Staff and students arrived on Halloween dressed in a variety of costumes. There were vampires, princesses, cats, pirates and even Elvis made an appearance.

Dear Editor I belong to Operation Legacy, which is made up of members and graduates of the War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program and is dedicated to teaching the younger generation about Canada's military heritage.

Over a decade ago, Dr. Ross McKitrick, economist from the University of Guelph, ran an experiment. At the time, eco-activists were demanding a shut-down of coal-fired power plants, claiming emissions were killing children who had asthma.

To celebrate Library Week, Oct. 19 - 25, Eugenie Davidson from Meadow Lake read from her book, Choosing to Bloom, at the Meota library Oct. 25, and answered questions after. This book has Canadian history and was published in Victoria.

Splish Splash Auto, RV & Pet Wash, along with over 2,200 other car wash locations across the nation, will provide free car washes to veterans and current military service personnel, under the Grace For Vets FREE Wash Program Wednesday, Nov.

Ed, my neighbour next door, told me the other day that soup is just an appetizer that leaves a person ready for real food. Last week, Ed came to our house to borrow some WD-40, which he knows I hold in great esteem.

Dear Editor Regarding, "Farmers just want answers" (Regional Optimist Oct. 16), our government stands firmly on the side of hard-working farmers who want to grow and compete in the global economy.

The Notre Dame Catholic Women's League annual campaign against pornography, "White Ribbon of Signatures," took place at masses at Notre Dame Church Oct.18 and 19.

Last night I had the tube on CNN for background noise, and from a Canadian's perspective, noise it was. It was mid-term election day in the United States.

North Stars goaltender Ryan Rewerts made 32 saves in relief and stopped all four Mustangs shooters in the shootout to give Battlefords a 4-3 win Wednesday night in Melfort.