Battlefords News-Optimist

There was an enthusiastic gathering of quilters recently at the Don Ross Centre for the regular meeting of the Rivers' Edge Quilters. Some snow birds are still away enjoying sun and sand.

Dear Editor What should elementary school sports be all about? About teaching students new skills in a variety of different sports? About encouraging children to challenge themselves by trying something new? About teaching them good sportsmanship and

It's winter break this week for students. Enjoy your free time. Some families have gone on holiday, so we hope to catch up to them before next week's news. I was pleased to see some pine grosbeaks feeding in the yard this week.

LACLARE - Clarence Louis Joseph September 27, 1929 - January 29, 2012 Clarence Louis Joseph LaClare was born near the end of the Roaring 20s, grew up during the Dirty 30s, and was too young to go to war in the 40s.

Shelton Paton of Maidstone is among this year's learner drivers from across the province to receive rewards from SGI for improving their driving skills. All learner drivers are asked to log their in-car hours.

As the province counts down the days to the Brier and curling fans are glued to their TVs to watch the Scotties, provincial level curling continues in Saskatchewan.

BALLENDINE - It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to our Mom; Nana; Nan; Grandmother - Yvonne, who passed away peacefully February 12, 2012 in North Battleford Union Hospital with her children by her side.

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.