Battlefords News-Optimist

It was an active weekend of minor hockey action at Don Ross Arena and Battleford Arena on the weekend. The event was the Battlefords Minor Hockey Association's Atom A Tournament.

Congratulations to all the young people who submitted wonderful music-themed art work ideas to be considered for use on this year's Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival program. The winner will be chosen this week.

Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Olwin Eileen Olsen who passed away in Saskatoon Jan. 6 at the age of 97. She was born at Esther, Alta. in May of 1915.

Last week I submitted a photo and a wee rant about the pigeon droppings on 100th Street. When I commented on the owner of the building, I just meant he lived in another country so, because of that, we have never seen him.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

I think almost everyone would agree on the need for an "enough already with the snow" movement. I've lived in Battleford for 20 years and this is the most snow I've ever seen.

15th Avenue in North Battleford is closed between 112th Street and Territorial Drive. The Department of Public Works and Engineering is investigating a possible water main break.

And it snows and it snows and it snows. Sunday, my son and I went out to Meeting Lake to do some ice fishing and although we were not successful catching fish, walking in the deep snow provided a workout.

HANSON: In Loving Memory of Spencer Hall Hanson who was born October 10, 1928 at Kelvington, SK and passed away January 22, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.

The month of January appears to be going by in a haze of snow shovelling, so much so that around my little abode we have no more space to put it until the weather warms up.