Battlefords News-Optimist

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Another 4-H year for the members of the Eagle Hills 4-H Club is in full swing. The club has already had two general meetings. At the meetings: the members elected their executive for the year, discussed possible fun days and fundraising.

The leaves have turned and mostly fallen, the air crisp in the morning frost, autumn is officially here, but it has certainly been a beautiful one.

We can only hope the fine weather we have been experiencing the last few days will extend for a while.

Mike Pylypow had four goals and an assist in the Meota Combines' 9-6 win over the Battleford Beaver Blues in an SPHL exhibtion game Oct. 16 at Battleford Arena. Meota jumped out to a 2-0 lead before eight minutes were played.

Repairs are getting underway on the "old bridges" across the North Saskatchewan River. Scaffolding has been erected to allow for repairs to the concrete piers.

Police issued 760 tickets to drivers speeding in school zones during September's province-wide traffic safety spotlight focusing on school zone safety.

This has been another very pleasant week with nice sunny days except for a little overcast and spitting Wednesday. Every morning I wake up and look out to see if that dreaded snow has arrived.

Brady O'Sullivan scored with 13 seconds left to give the Battlefords North Stars a 4-3 win over the Klippers Tuesday night in Kindersley. The North Stars have won four of their last five games. It also snapped the Klippers' five-game winning streak.

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