Battlefords News-Optimist

Still no real relief, but we now know it won't get worse.

Battlefords Sharks forward Jetta Derenoski was named the SFMAAAHL's second star for the month of February. Derenoski was an important piece for the Sharks as they recorded two overtime wins vs. the Saskatoon Stars.

Cold weather didn't keep members of the Battlefords Art Club from coming out for creating and camaraderie Tuesday at the Don Ross Centre. The Battlefords Photo Club has a great show up now at the Chapel Gallery, so don't miss seeing it.

North West Regional College has successfully hosted its first computer based GED exam on computer. The computer based GED test on computer provides adults with improved access to today's GED test, according to a NWRC press release.

Despite the recent atrocious weather of the past couple of weeks, the Frenchman Butte Heritage Center and Museum has launched into preparations for the coming tourist season.

The Prairie Storm and the North West Fury won their respective tournaments hosted North West-Storm Volleyball Classic held at the NationsWEST Field House last weekend. The tournament was for teams aged 16 and under.

Onion Lake is more than 4,200 kilometres from Atlantic Canada. In the past week, Tanya Jimmy has made the trip twice: once to Halifax to attend a conference, and once to Moncton to claim a $1 million prize from the Feb. 28 Lotto Max Maxmillions draw.

Are we still talking about Olympics? The success of the 38th annual Telemiracle? Or this weekend's Briar finals? Or the relentless cold snap experienced for what seems like most of winter - break the polar vortex spell someone! In spite of bitterly c

It is Monday morning and it is light as I walk to the school. The building will soon be a beehive of activity because all the buses were able to run today.

The St. Walburg Eagles are out for revenge against the Wilkie Outlaws. After winning their respective semifinal series, the Eagles and Outlaws meet in the NSRHL finals for the second straight year.