Battlefords News Optimist

There wasn't much in the way of new goodies from the province for cities attending this year's Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention in Regina.

Glaslyn was struck by a tragedy Sunday, as a fire engulfed a house around 4 p.m.

Five Saskatchewan communities participated in the Diane Lemon Synchronized Swimming Invitational earlier in February and only a few from the North Battleford club competed.

The Battlefords Historic Opera House Restoration Project completed a series of consultations around the new role of the opera house recently, and received "tremendous support" from those who attended for opera house renovations.

St. Mary Community School, partnering with North West Regional College, is taking education to a whole new level. As an elementary school St. Mary has always focused on teaching students in and out of the classroom.

Scott Manners rink had to steal a point in the 10th end of the SaskTel Provincial Men's Tankard in Assiniboia and did so to advance to the Battlefords' rink second extra end elimination game.

In the beginning a group of nine riders and friends helped start an organization, the Canadian Legion of Riders, while relaxing after a motorcycle ride.

Shhhhh. Don't wake the sleeping giant. That must have been the strategy against the Battlefords North Stars in their two games on the road. The Battlefords North Stars' offence was quiet, as they lost 4-2 and 2-1 to Sherwood Conference teams.

People are being urged to look out for thin ice in the wake of a couple of incidents around the province where people or vehicles ended up submerged.

Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Party MLA for the Rosthern-Shellbrook constituency, held a series of town visits recently as part of his constituency tour.