Battlefords News-Optimist

Ed, my neighbour next door, tends to be pretty relaxed about time. He has been five or 10 minutes late, for more than a few appointments.

A who's who list of political big whigs were out to help Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Gerry Ritz Wednesday in Lloydminster.

The holiday season is truly upon us. Some people have completed their Christmas shopping, while the rest of us are envious of them. Especially as we spend our precious resource of time waiting in lines buying that "perfect" gift.

Rabbit Lake's Rose Gill lodge hosted a Pie in the Eye fundraiser, raising $13,000 for the facility. The voting got really hectic the last couple days with everyone wanting their favourite person in the top 20.

There were many Christmas themed events going on last week. The Red Hat ladies outdid themselves again this year with their festival of trees. Last year I thought, "they can't be more beautiful," but each year they area.

WAWRYK: Oct. 13 1923 - Dec. 10,2013, Steve Wawryk passed away with his loving family at his side on Tuesday Dec. 10th 2013, at the age of 90 years.

This active little community has had another busy week, with Christmas programs and gatherings of clubs to play cards or for meetings. The Meota choir entertained at Ruth Manor Dec. 11, with an appreciative audience of residents and staff.

KINDRATSKY : Bernard Paul Kindratsky passed away peacefully on December 12, 2013 at the age of 68.

Four local skaters have qualified for the upcoming Saskatchewan Winter Games in Prince Albert Feb. 16-19. Corrine Sokul, Kira Tollefson, Cortni Millhouse and Jalissa Klippenstein all advanced to compete in Prince Albert.

The upcoming holiday season will cause some alterations to the schedule at the aquatic centre. For the most part the changes will mean less organized activities in the pools and more available space for leisure swims and lane swims.