Battlefords News-Optimist

The cold weather didn't stop more than 150 people from attending the Remembrance Day service at the Hafford Communiplex, Nov. 11.

On the heels of recent meetings between North Battleford city officials and provincial ministers, the issue of crime has been brought up during Question Period in the legislature.

Major changes in waste and recyclables collection are moving forward at North Battleford City Hall.

In A Walk Down Memory Lane, the Hafford and district history book published in 1983, Mary Chuhaniuk, then secretary of the Remembrance Day Committee writes: "The formation of a committee to observe Armistice Day at Hafford, dates to November 11, 1951

The wins keep on adding up for the first-place Battlefords AAA Stars.

The weather has settled into a pattern of just below freezing at night to a couple of degrees above zero in the day. A little wind all the time, but not really uncomfortable. Just normal November weather. Compared to last year, I like it.

It's been an exciting time so far for the team skipped by Cole Tenetuik of the Battlefords.

The Battlefords Midget AAA Sharks were home this past weekend for two highly-competitive games against the Notre Dame Hounds at Battleford Arena. The first game Saturday night saw the Hounds win 6-2 over the Sharks.

Ed, my neighbour next door, is thankful that times have changed. Ten or 15 years ago he knew every person on our block. Today, Ed claims that there are only three families on our block that haven't changed in those years.

A number of area teams have earned themselves spots in the provincial volleyball championships happening this coming weekend.