Battlefords News-Optimist

During the December festive season, many people are thinking of gift giving and searching for ideas. It was no different in December 1913, when advertisements in the local newspaper of the day attempted to provide inspiration.

The pigeons can start packing their bags, because the Pigeon Hotel behind the Scotiabank on 11th Avenue is going to be closed for good.

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.