Battlefords News-Optimist

The Town of Radisson hosted a special fall celebration on Oct. 18 to commemorate a bountiful harvest, a successful centennial celebration in August and to honour the Epp family with the unveiling of a bronzed sculptured bear.

The Battlefords North Stars are holding a "Haunted Skate" for their fans of all ages Sunday at the Civic Centre at 1:45 p.m. Attendance requirements for the event are to dress up in your scariest or most creative Halloween costume.

Just one more kick at the cat or whatever the saying is. Legends are playing Saturday at Maymont Memorial Hall. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

The Battlefords Art Club is preparing for its annual fall show and sale entitled "Sparkle With Art" on Friday Nov. 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chapel Gallery.

Dear Editor I would just like to take this moment and say I agree with Stephen Fletcher the Member of Parliament for Charleswood, Man. who gave an interview a few weeks ago about his feeling on assisted suicide.

The Frontier Mall in support of the Battlefords United Way will be hosting a Pumpkin Festival Oct. 29 to 31.

The Battlefords Photo Club held a regular meeting Oct. 1 at the Allen Sapp Gallery. The evening began with the critique of photos for the monthly photo challenge, "Autumn.

When he realized he was not going to be able to finish his book, an ailing Julian Sadlowski made a phone call to his long time friend and neighbour.

Regretfully, Ed, my neighbour next door, heard I had a knee problem. I assured him it was nothing, not even worth mentioning, but he sensed a little embarrassment on my part.

Soccer is winding down for the season. The girls' team travelled to Aberdeen for an exhibition game. They won this game. Their final event was the regional playoffs in North Battleford. They came up against some tough competition and were eliminated.