Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor In the recent announcement eliminating door-to-door delivery for urban residents and the massive postal rate increases, Canada Post president and CEO Deepak Chopra repeatedly pointed out it was a Conference Board of Canada recommendation

I am here! I am here, ready or not, but once past, I shall never return again. How will you use the precious gift of time that I extend to you? In each hour of 365 days, I will give you 60 minutes.

Jake McMillen had two goals and an assist to pace the Battlefords North Stars to a 5-3 win over the Ice Wolves in La Ronge Wednesday night. The goals were McMillen's 10th and 11th of the season.

Cards were played Dec. 16 at the Maidstone Drop In Centre. High score went to Margaret MacEachern and low to Jean Hartman. Lunch was provided by Denise Newton. Christmas bingo was played Dec. 18 with a good turnout.

Good grief, how did it get to be mid-January already? It seems like we were just enjoying Christmas. I know one thing I haven't been enjoying, and that's winter.

Ed, my neighbour next door, admitted it was a twist of fate that sat us beside each other at the movie theatre. Both of us had grandchildren staying for the holidays. Our grandchildren wanted to see The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

It was an exciting day for football fans in the Battlefords Monday.

The Battlefords RCMP Daily Report has made it clear there is frequent misuse of the 911 emergency system, sometimes even resulting in charges.

Six false alarms were among the approximately 20 calls for service/occurrences responded to by Battlefords RCMP between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. Tuesday 6:43 a.m. - Single vehicle collision reported on Highway 16 bypass.

Twenty-year-old defenceman Dillon Forbes was recently named Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League defenceman of the month for his strong play through the month of December.