Battlefords News-Optimist

It's the time of year when 4-H clubs have their public speaking sessions. Bev and Vic Hult attended the Lashburn 4-H Club's speak off held in Lashburn on the afternoon of Feb. 12. Their granddaughter Torrie Chibri was winner in her class.

For some of the Battlefords Midget Stars, it was their final weekend of midget hockey.

There seems to be no signs of slowing down for the North Battleford Comprehensive High School senior girls basketball team. In fact, they may be getting stronger if that is possible.

An Ontario woman who tours the country speaking about the Lions' dog guide programs was in North Battleford recently. Bev Berger spoke to about 200 area Lions alongside her seven-year-old dog guide Jasper.

Coming up on four years on the job, I was looking for a new story idea and a new way to follow the Battlefords North Stars.

I watched the first couple minutes of the Grammys. And then I turned it off and did something productive. I didn't want to hear all the tributes to Whitney Houston, a self-confessed druggie who had died the day before.

This week at MHS was the last one before the February break, which began Feb. 18. Students will be returning to school Feb. 28. Our basketball teams are well into their season and working hard.

How often have any of us looked back on a decision we made in the past and questioned our sanity at the time it was made? I have done this enough times in my life I really cannot even estimate the number of times.

Lions members gathered in the Battlefords heard an inspirational story from a fellow member who had the gift of sight restored to him.

The Battlefords AAA Sharks wrapped up the regular season with one of their best crowds of the season and their largest roster.