Battlefords News-Optimist

Vandals have struck again in North Battleford, this time defacing a billboard promoting aboriginal rights with the letters "KKK." The incident happened sometime during the middle of the month.

Here are items from Monday night's council meeting in North Battleford (thanks to City Communications Manager James Risdon for providing the information on which this report is based.): Councillors heard from Sgt.

Nisse Lodge held their annual soup and pie night Oct. 17, with proceeds for the Sons of Norway Foundation. This is a Canadian scholarship program with 10 students earning a $800 bursary toward higher education.

Denise Newton and her sister Daphne Woodall of Saskatoon spent Thanksgiving in Red Deer, Alta. Tillie Linkert spent Thanksgiving in Loon Lake with her family. Jean Stewart had Thanksgiving supper with Bill and Marion Stoughton.

The draft mandate for the soon-to-be formed Leisure Services Advisory Committee has been approved by City Hall. The recommendation from the Planning Committee to adopt the mandate passed unanimously at council Monday.

The Battlefords Midget AA Barons extended their unbeaten streak to three games after a win and a tie against the Beardy's Blackhawks at the Civic Centre over the weekend.

There will be no council meeting in North Battleford Nov. 10.

Bingo was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Oct. 8 with Joan Smith and Bev Stewart doing the calling. Lunch was prepared by Joan Smith. The centre was decorated for Thanksgiving and Halloween by Jean Hartman. Cards were played Oct.

Oct. 31 is the best night of the year for the young at heart. Ed, my neighbour next door, can never get enough of Halloween night. My neighbour would have Halloween celebrated every month that has 31 days, if he were the boss of the country.

There's been a feeling of winter in the air this week. We have had frost for a few nights and strong northwest winds which made the days feel colder than the 10C temperatures. There have been lots of clouds as well.