Battlefords News-Optimist

Girls' Softball coach, Brent Weber, was awarded one of Softball Saskatchewan's three service awards given to individuals who experienced an outstanding year of commitment, leadership and success in softball in 2012.

Many high school volleyball teams reaming in the provincial playoffs and are either entering conference or regional playoffs this weekend.

The Neilburg School Community Council held their annual general meeting Oct. 10. All positions were filled by acclamation. Karen Putnam is the chair with Carla Schmidt as the vice-chair.

There are many local and regional grads at the University of Saskatchewan's Fall Convocation.

Seatbelt violations and cellphone use while driving are the focus of this month's traffic safety blitz, which runs Nov. 14 and 15 province-wide.

There has been a continued increase in the use of corn for forage (grazing and silage) production in Western Canada.

Fourteen Battlefords Art Club members were greeted by a rare sunny day Tuesday with many interesting new media to challenge their imaginations and create new works of art.

Local librarian Colleen Wicks hosted a Halloween party for children 10 and under at the library Oct. 29. Happy the Clown, Phyllis Cunningham, was in attendance.

The Marsden School Community Council held their annual meeting Oct. 16.

WILKINS, VALERY GAIL - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Valery Gail Wilkins left us peacefully on November 4, 2012, in Comox, BC, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 62 years.