Battlefords News-Optimist

The first ever representative from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League in the Western Canada Cup will be the Yorkton Terriers.

Blaine Lake TOPS No. 5167 Chapter held its annual installation of officers following its regular meeting April 9 with eight members in attendance.

The new marketing and office manager of the Battlefords North Stars is a familiar face to readers of the Battlefords News-Optimist and the Regional Optimist.

Battleford town council passed a bylaw and a resolution with respect to land issues in the town.

Congratulations to Gerson and Jessica (nee Mueller) Urbina of Borden on the birth of their twins April 3. Brielle Colulle Orellana weighed five pounds, nine ounces and her brother Anton Colulle Orellana weighed six pounds, 10 ounces.

Maymont Sharon United Church Spring Supper will be hosted at the Maymont Central School gym Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be a craft and trade show Saturday, April 27 from 9 to 5 p.m. in the school gym. Admission is $2.

Here is a wrap-up of community grant applications approved at the North Battleford Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held Monday.

Why not add a little colour to your day? That's what many in Wilkie did April 10. But it wasn't just for any reason. It was in support of the Canadian Red Cross Day of Pink.

The Maidstone Museum's annual silent auction, in conjunction with the trade fair was held April 6 and 7. The weather soon co-operated and helped this two-day event to be a success.

The Chapel Gallery hummed again Tuesday as the Battlefords Art Club members met to paint together. Dean Bauche dropped in to tell us about a workshop coming up May 9, 10 and 11.