Battlefords News-Optimist

The Unity rink of Darlene Gillies, Linda Kloschinsky, Wanda Heitt and Tracy Heidt went into "moving day" at the Canadian Seniors Curling Championship in great position.

'Don't stop believing.' The Journey song must be stuck on repeat in the Battlefords North Stars' dressing room. The North Stars have won four games when facing elimination in the playoffs and forced a game five against the Broncos.

The Saskatchewan government has brought down what it calls a balanced budget that will retain the "Saskatchewan advantage.

RCMP have received numerous reports of items being stolen from vehicles that were rummaged through. These criminal activities usually happen overnight to vehicles parked in residential areas.

The City of North Battleford is pushing ahead with efforts to be one of the communities included as part of the new WestJet Regional airline.

Former Liberal leader Ryan Bater is no longer a "free agent." He has joined the team at Battlefords Tourism as tourism development manager, which means he will be staying in the Battlefords, at least for the next several months.

Signs of spring have been around for quite some time even though it is only mid-March. A few geese have been seen about a month ago. Some crows have returned. Pussy willows are on the willow bushes.

This week at MHS our basketball teams competed at conferences and will be moving onto regionals this weekend. Senior badminton has also begun and junior badminton will be starting shortly. Mr.

Yes I know that I have not had news in for over a month. I've been a tad on the lazy side and not making time to get the column written. To get things caught up I should start with the ladies' bonspiel. This year there were nine teams entered.

Last week Riley and Chantell treated their mom, Colleen Koski, to supper out. Congratulations to Dorothy Kissick, who celebrated her 90th birthday March 16. Craig, Theresa and Tyler Kissick took her out for supper.