Battlefords News-Optimist

The moon begins the year having just passed through full phase in late December. Lunar phases after full are seldom seen, since you have to wait up until well after sunset to see them. Considering that the moon moves eastward 12.

Another December has flown by. I am hoping you all had a wonderful Christmas enjoyed with friends and family. As holiday season is still in gear, keep in mind the road and weather conditions while travelling and stay safe out there.

These are stories from Doug McConnell, whoworked in the Wilkie, Revenue, Kerrobert and Kindersley areas from 1960-73. December 1964 - While making a trip to Compeer, Alta.

So far in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League home ice advantage has been just that - an advantage. Through the first 25 games, 18 times the home team has won. That held true last week, as the home team won all six games on the schedule.

The Battlefords Midget Stars will head into the Mac's Tournament in Calgary and the 2013 portion of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League schedule in fourth place in the league standings.

Dear Editor I'm still shaking my head over this man Ashu making it to the CBC National program. I don't know if he can read or not, but I still will attempt to enlighten him if I can. Mr.

With the next Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention around the corner in early 2013, city mayors across the province have been meeting and discussing the burning issues facing their municipalities.

Building permits continue to be healthy for the year in North Battleford, but permit values did take a dip in November. Eight permits for $959,000 were reported in November, compared to six for $3,899,000 in November 2011.

The St. Walburg Eagles earned two more wins on the weekend and now hold a 10-1-0 record on the season and are positioned in first place in the standings. Friday, the Eagles beat Paradise Hill 5-4.

The New Horizons ended the fall schedule Dec. 18 with some interesting games. It was no surprise the Forester team won their 10th game.