Battlefords News-Optimist

Guy Turcotte and his family have, for the 13th year in a row, used Halloween to raise funds for local organizations.

Ed, my neighbour next door, really hates it if someone gets too close for comfort. "There are contrary cattle that barely stop at a fence in front of them.

The big news these days is the weather. Remembrance Day morning, the thermometer read -24 C. As the day progressed we enjoyed a sunny day. The hoar frost and snow on the trees made beautiful scenery. There was no wind.

KEALL - Mr. Earl Keall late of North Battleford passed away on November 7, 2012 in Battleford, Sask. Earl was born on January 26, 1936 in North Battleford. Celebration of Life Service for the late Mr.

Clythemane Shorthorns - Glenn, Sheri, Duncan and Rachel Sutherland of Borden - did well in the purebred shorthorn classes at the Saskatoon Fall Fair, Nov. 7 to 10.

When it came to celebrating birthdays, my mother set the bar high. The family was stationed in Germany when she commenced her 40th decade, so off to Paris she went with a number of friends.

Citizens of Neilburg and Marsden area remembered the sacrifice of the many veterans from this district at the annual community Remembrance Day ceremonies Nov. 11.

A number of events at the senior centre have been cancelled lately due to bad weather or too much snow in the parking lot. Oct. 22, Cribbage was played with high score going to Dorothy Schwartz and low to Eva Inkster.

The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund's campaign was launched in tasteful fashion Tuesday.

The rosters have been submitted and the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League is underway for another season. The defending champion Maidstone Jets weren't in action in the first week of games, as there were four games on the schedule.