Battlefords News Optimist

The rivalry between the St. Walburg Eagles and Paradise Hill Hawks was renewed during three games in the first round of the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League playoffs.

Two North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings basketball teams gear up for the final portion of the season. The senior boys looked to continue their impressive winning streak, but ended up with a silver medal.

Despite winning 4-1 Tuesday night, the Battlefords North Stars chances at first place have evaporated.

The Cut Knife Colts weren't suppose to beat the defending Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League champs in the first round of the playoffs, but they must not have received the memo.

Senior D - After beating Lake Lenore 7-4 in their first provincial series, the Turtleford Tigers fell behind Kenaston 9-1 after game one. It is reported Turtleford has forfeited game two and has been eliminated.

It was a routine night for councillors who attended Monday's city council meeting in North Battleford.

Dear Editor I have often wondered why we pay taxes. I have owned a house in North Battleford for 12 years. Over the last several years changes have happened to our city that I just don't understand.

The final decisions have been made and two Battlefords AAA Sharks have been selected to the league's all-star rosters.

They may have come to the Battleford Curling Club as the Scott Manners team, but they are leaving as something else: Team Saskatchewan.

Isn't life wonderful? I mean with this weather, it feels more like spring instead of winter. We'll enjoy it as long as it lasts won't we, folks? I think a lot of our tenants are out with their walkers or just plain walking in this nice weather.