Battlefords News-Optimist

Regular readers of this column know I started writing a year ago about the experiences of new immigrants. I haven't found anyone to interview in a while, but I have become involved with the Battlefords Immigrant Resource Centre.

The Battlefords AAA Sharks were on the road on the weekend and faced the team they earned their win against earlier in the season. The Sharks faced Notre Dame twice and lost 3-2 in a shootout and 2-0. The Sharks now sit at 1-8-1-2 on the season.

Three Conservative senators are proposing the three Maritime provinces - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, should merge into one province. It's a good thing they are appointed, because Senators Mike Duffy (P.E.I.), John Wallace (N.

FORESTER: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rhoda Forester at the age of 92 years, Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at Prince George, BC.

The Battlefords Midget Stars were 1-1 over the weekend, losing, then winning in two games against the Tisdale Trojans Saturday and Sunday at the Civic Centre.

ANDERSON: Eric Anderson passed away on November 24th, 2012 at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford, at the age of 79. He was born on March 5th, 1933 to Axel and Ivah Anderson at Devlin, Ontario.

NICHOLSON, Gregory Todd - 49 of Speers, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2012, with his family by his side after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Unlike today's maintained highways, the road to Bethlehem from the East probably was paved more with dung than asphalt. Assuming that's true, then watching where one walked was a strategic consideration.

Saskatchewan law enforcement agencies have extended the December traffic safety blitz for the holiday season. For the entire month of December, officers will be increasing resources and paying extra attention to impaired driving across the province.

ROXIE P. GETZ (BOURK) - Roxie, born November 11/1919 was called into eternal life on November 28, 2012 at Langham Senior Citizen Home at the age of 93. Daughter of JohnA. And Margaret A. Bourk, Roxie was born in Dodsland Sk and raised in Springwater.