Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords North Stars put themselves in a position to finish with the best record in the franchise's history in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. The North Stars improved to 40-15-0-2 after winning Sunday in Kindersley.

The most recent cold spell, a short one, took place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the past week. The temperature Sunday was again up to - 5 C where it has remained during this evening. It has been a very different winter.

Dear Editor I am writing in regards to "4-H trip disappoints supporters" (Regional Optimist Feb. 10), that was written in regards to a Reigning Riders 4-h club trip. It is disgusting that someone would bash a club for this.

This week Conservative supporters throughout the West celebrated the imminent demise of Canada's long gun registry.

Classes at the elementary and high schools in our little town are thinning out again this week. It isn't a flu bug or cold weather keeping students away this time, but the days before the February break.

As promised last week, here are another 25 of my favourite clippings from my many vision boards. I hope that some of these can motivate you towards achieving your goals. Many of them apply to more than just exercise.

Tuesday is the first day to cash in in the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Monthly Lottery. Volunteers will begin selling tickets at BUH main lobby that day.

At École Père Mercure celebrates "the winter carnival" with enthusiasm for heritage and French culture. At the same time the school is also able to foster a sense of community and pride.

The sexual assault case against Harry Michael Dekker remains in an apparent holding pattern in court. The matter came up in provincial court in Saskatoon again Tuesday.

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