Battlefords News-Optimist

Last year when our grandson got to see Santa, he said to his dad, "Who is this man?" Santa Claus - how do you explain him? Hope this helps just in case you have to explain this to someone.

Dear Editor I am writing this letter in regards to the two very precious and sought after reserved parking spaces for expectant mothers and families with small children located at the Territorial Mall in front of the main entrance.

The North Saskatchewan River Hockey League saw six games in the last week. Dec. 7, The Meadow Lake Stampeders prevailed over the Edam 3 Stars in Edam by a score of 4-3.

The SPHL saw five games in the last week. Dec. 7, the Cut Knife Colts hosted the Hafford Mustangs. The Mustangs had lost one game so far this season and the Colts were thus far undefeated.

Since 'tis the season, I thought I'd write about a strange Christmas experience I had. It's the only Christmas I've spent away from my family, and the only Christmas I spent outside of North America.

It took nearly a decade to come to life and finally the Western Development Museum had the opportunity to present the Born with a Drum education exhibit.

"If it grows in you, you look after it." These are Therese Elias's words to describe motherhood. The North Battleford resident has given birth to five children, two of whom were diagnosed with autism.

Country Corners Multiple 4-H has a lot going on. We decided to get club jackets. They will look awesome with the 4-H emblem, our name and projects embroidered on them.

It seems to me we rarely sit down anymore and are always on the move. When I was in Montreal this summer and commented on stacks of boxes at the curb side and television sets on the sidewalks I was told moving day is an annual event in the city.

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas or Father Christmas is a historical figure who brings gifts to the homes of good boys and girls during the later evening hours of Christmas Eve.