Battlefords News-Optimist

North Battleford Comprehensive High School hosted teams from inside and outside the province at the Vikings Senior Boys' Volleyball Tournament this past weekend.

The fire hall in the Heritage Village at the North Battleford Western Development Museum is typical of small town fire halls that appeared in many Saskatchewan communities in the pioneer years.

The Battlefords Midget AAA Barons played just once on the weekend, that was on home ice against the Beardy's Blackhawks. The Barons started out with a 1-0 lead after Quinton Cubbon scored from Logan Nachtegaele.

A big bouquet to Ryan Gidych, Brandon Keating and Ted King for being "Snow Angels" and coming to the aid of responsible dog owners trying to get to the dog park by the airport Monday.

In July, several Notre Dame CWL ladies served cupcakes at a birthday party for residents at River Heights Lodge. Aug. 12, four of the 906 registrants attending the annual CWL National Convention in Edmonton were from Notre Dame CWL.

Neilburg Composite School is still collecting Campbell's Soup labels. You can drop them off at the school or at the co-op grocery store. The school just received free soccer balls and a pump for the elementary grades with their points from last year.

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Election results from the Village of Borden are as follows: Mayor Dave Buckingham elected by acclamation. Councillors are Ian Tracksell with 88 votes, Tom Redhead with 77, Jamie Branderick with 72 and Terry Tkazcyk with 60.

Ed, my neighbour next door, has threatened to throw his television out the window. He is frustrated over the NHL hockey situation so far this season.

I belong here in this place. I've had chances to leave Saskatchewan, but I've always made the choice to stay here. I've loved it all of my life and am constantly surprised by natural beauty and the people all around me.