Battlefords News-Optimist

The reunions for the Class of '58 are getting closer and closer together. "That's because we're getting older!" say organizers Sharon Bradburn and Don Backus who got together with fellow graduates of North Battleford Collegiate Institute this summer.

NHL preseason games give some of the league's top young players the opportunity to show their worth, but from time to time it's the lesser known players who shine.

HMR Sport Horse Club hosted a dressage clinic at Hidden Meadows Ranch near North Battleford Aug 3 and 4 D.J. Cairns from Grayson was the instructor.

For all the kids who went back to school this fall, dreading it, lift your head up. There's hope. It may take 20 years, but there's hope. This past August I had the opportunity to take part in my 20-year high school reunion.

The man charged after leading police on a 90-minute chase in Northwest Saskatchewan this summer will be serving jail time. Kristopher Kowalyk, 31, of Calgary, Alta.

Two Northwest 4-H members are among 15 who have qualified as recipients of the 2013 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarships.

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's move to a three-division format is complete. Last week, the league announced the formation of the Viterra Division, which joins the Kramer and Sherwood Divisions to divide the 12-team league.

Regina born Colin James has come a long way since his self- titled debut album in 1988. Since that time he has amassed numerous awards and a string of hits that has propelled James to icon status category in Canada.

MACK: In Loving Memory of Gerald Wayne (Jerry) Mack who was born January 28, 1949 at Meota District, SK and passed away September 3, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.

MACKRELL: Mr. Glen Alvin Mackrell of Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Glen Alvin Mackrell was held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 @ 2 p.m.