Battlefords News-Optimist

Snowmobile rallies are coming up in the Borden area. The Borden Community Centre preservation committee with the help of the Borden Parks and Rec. Board hosts one Jan. 19. The rally starts at 10 a.m.

Once again I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone who publishes this letter and everyone who takes the time to read it a very happy and healthy New Year.

2013 may have just begun but the registration deadline for this year's Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival is quickly upon us! The deadline for entries this year is Saturday, Jan. 12.

Dear Editor The Saskatchewan government has done the math and determined that 950 hours of instructional time is better than 197 days.

The centennial year of 2013 kicked off in grand style on New Year's eve. The hub of New Year's activities was the Civic Centre where the "Let's Get the Party Started!" event took place.

Members of North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings were advised that December was a busy month for Health Holdings clinics when they met Dec. 17.

Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve hosted a family winter program Dec. 1 and 8 at the Research and Education Centre located along the shores of Redberry Lake.

Redberry Wildlife Federation held its annual horn measuring at the Blaine Lake Memorial Hall Dec. 22. Boone and Crockett scorer for the Henry Kelsey Association, David Pezderic of Asquith was one of the certified scorers for the evening.

At times pictures speak louder than words. The Wilkie Minor Hockey Day took place Dec. 22.

Dear Editor In 2013, there are a number of events scheduled in North Battleford that celebrate 100 years of colonialism and consequently promotes the historical erasure of the ongoing genocide that is taking place in our community.