Battlefords News-Optimist

If any North Battleford Beavers fans went to Friday evening's game wishing there would be more than seven innings left of play at Beaver Lions Stadium, there wishes came true.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services will resume testing fire hydrants in areas where water lines were flushed in early June. Those areas are Riverview, Parsons Industrial Park, east of 106th Street, Fairview Heights, and Kildeer Park.

The New Horizons golfers hit the tees on Thursday to take advantage of the gorgeous summer weather. In first place was the team of Bruce Dalshaug, Don Johnson, John Yarske and Wally Gordey.

The Doukhobor Dugout House located south of Blaine Lake was recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada during an official ceremony July 5.

The Battlefords are still basking in the hot summer weather, but the first sign of the hockey season is here. The Battlefords North Stars have released their schedule for the 2013-14 season. Home games are in bold.

Not only did the Unity Midget Panthers go into Wednesday night's Battlefords Ladies' Fastball League game with the chance to win the championship, they went in with the chance to do it without losing a game all season.

A former captain of the Battlefords North Stars recently signed with the Buffalo Sabres organization.

Ruddell held their 109th annual picnic July 1. Old-time games were enjoyed along with ice cream and lemonade. The crowd sang O Canada and then proceeded to a potluck supper which was enjoyed by all. Everyone knows how I feel about potluck suppers.

Hi there, I don't think we feel very sorry to the last of June. Most of the month was cloudy, cool and rainy. However our sympathy and heartfelt feelings go out to the people in Alberta who are suffering through such terrible flooding.

Dear Editor I am writing in regards to the Amazing Race that took place July 1 at the fairgrounds. I cannot believe the things people are saying about it.