Battlefords News-Optimist

Winter started early in Saskatchewan coming 10 days before the end of October. The weather has been relentless, delivering snow, freezing rain, blowing snow which all adds up to winter driving conditions on our roads.

The countdown to Christmas is on. The Waseca Recreation Board members are sponsoring an evening of caroling, part of which is visiting homes to carol. This year it will be on the evening of Dec. 14.

Sometimes it is referred to as "winter blues." The lethargic, gloomy feeling many people experience during the winter months. It is now commonly referred to as SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder.

We will bring everyone up to speed on the volleyball season this week. Both senior Royals teams have had excellent seasons.

Kaiser was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Nov. 12. Draw prizes went to Ray Hartman and Jean Stewart. Lunch was provided by Lil McMillan and Bev Stewart. Bingo was played Nov. 14 with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling.

Living Sky School Division director Ronna Pethick of Unity was elected for the central constituency at the 97th annual convention of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.

Good goaltending can go a long way. The Battlefords AAA Sharks found that out Wednesday night, as they were in Prince Albert to face the Bears in Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League action.

With the early winter in Saskatchewan and already a number of days authorities have been advising against highway travel, it was time to find out how and when highways are cleared after a snowfall and what travel advisories really mean.

The melodic harmonies of The Sweetness echoed through the halls of Leipzig Serenity Retreat Nov. 29. As part of their Home Routes tour, the band played to a crowd of around 40 guests, entertaining with homemade drums and a double bass.

Let it snow let it snow ... let it snow! As I am writing this article, the snow is falling again and the wind is whipping it into drifts.