Battlefords News-Optimist

I am a big hockey fan. More than that, I have been heavily involved in covering the sport over the years, though mainly at the junior and the amateur level.

Dear Editor The Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford Centennial Celebration Committee has plans to celebrate the first 100 years of serving the mentally ill in our province.

Say goodbye to the moustaches at City Hall - at least, until next November. City officials, including Mayor Ian Hamilton, had joined in the Movember challenge to raise money for prostate cancer research with a goal to raise $3000.

A computer glitch has created a billing error that affects approximately 9,000 SaskTel wireless customers, according to a press release.

North Battleford council approved last Monday tax exemptions to a business setting up in Parsons Industrial Park, provided they create 20 new jobs there over the next 24 months. Edgewest Design and Production Inc.

WALDENBERGER: In loving Memory of Betty Bird Horton (Moses) Waldenberger, Born October 11, 1917 on the farm at Richard, Saskatchewan. Passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 In Calgary, Alberta at the age of 95 years.

CHADWICK: Shirley Rojeanne Chadwick was born to Patricia and George Scott in Gladstone, Manitoba on July 31, 1947. She is predeceased by her father, George Scott and brother, David Scott.

BURTON: The family of Noreen Burton (Noni) is very saddened to announce her passing on November 18th, 2012, at the age of 79 years old. Noni was born on October 26th, 1933 to Bill & Muriel Kitson , living most of her life in the Plenty district.

Dear Editor; The Royal Canadian Legion hosted the annual Veterans Consultation Group meeting of 17 veterans' organizations Nov. 3. Nov.

With the arrival of December comes ramped-up activity for the Empty Stocking Fund and their efforts to provide for those in need this season.