Battlefords News-Optimist

This fall the Battlefords Scuba Community was the recipient of a significant gift from one of its members. Darren Erbach of Fisher Drugs presented the club with an Automated External Defibrillator.

The second meeting of the new Battleford Town Council was the first one with all the councillors in attendance, with David George returning from a trip.

CAA Saskatchewan is showing support for STARS, the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society through the sale of the STARS 2013 Calendars.

Honoured Royal Lady Georgina Schneider welcomed 27 members to the St. Walburg Nov. 12 Royal Purple meeting at the Elks Hall.

The time has come to get together for a big old fashioned day of fun in Paynton. The "Raise the Roof" fundraiser is an all day event Saturday, running from 11 a.m. CST until the wee hours of the morning at Paynton Gym.

There was a new venue for the first Parks and Recreation Committee meeting of the 2012-16 term.

John Paul II Collegiate has debuted a new course this fall, which is simply titled Tourism B30.

Grrrrr. Winter - this is not fun! Weather warnings, snowfall warnings, slippery sections whether walking or driving. I am still waiting for the Winter Wonderland scenario.

Visiting a friend or loved one for the holidays and need a place to stay? The Super 8 in North Battleford may be able to assist you.

Congratulations to the Borden senior boys' volleyball team who played in regionals Nov. 17 in Perdue with six teams competing in two pools. The boys beat out Pierceland and Loon Lake in two sets, then in the semifinal beat Glaslyn in two sets.