Battlefords News-Optimist

It's an interesting pickle for school divisions, and the teachers who make up the bulk of their workforce, tofind themselves in.

The top two teams in the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League's North Division were upset on the weekend. The first overall West Central Wheat Kings were eliminated from the playoffs by the Battlefords Bantam AA Barons in three games.

STEELE, Walter July 27, 1924 - March 5, 2013, The family announces the passing of Walter at the age of 88.

Some more tea? That was the popular question Sunday at the North Battleford 2013 Centennial Committee's seniors' tea held at the Chapel Gallery.

The second issue of the Battlefords arts and culture magazine Feed the Artist is complete, and those behind it are celebrating with a launch event. The event is on Friday, March 15 from 7 to 11p.m. at Crandleberry's at 1821 - 100th St.

If there is one thing I love about my personal and business friends it is the diversity of culture, personality and language that they bring to my life. In particular, I love their accents.

CORNISH, Sharon Lynn: It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Lynn Cornish (nee Baptist) announce her passing on February 26, 2013 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. due to complications from cancer.

It's been two weeks now since the Academy Awards, but the fallout keeps on coming from that Oscar telecast hosted by Seth MacFarlane. I keep reading these stories slamming his hosting of the show.

Snow removal is underway in Fairview today along Clements Drive. For everyone's safety, motorists are urged to obey barricades.

The win-loss record may not prove it, but the Battlefords AAA Sharks were a much improved hockey team this season.