Battlefords News Optimist

Steven Heidel, grandson of Charlotte Gillatt of Maymont and of Robert (Bob) and Joyce Heidel from rural North Battleford, can count himself among the best in the world.

The leaves changing in the fall often signals the start of the cross-country running season for students and this weekend marks the end of that short season. Five John Paul II athletes will be competing in provincials this weekend at Middle Lake.

A fiery debate ensured at Tuesday's council meeting over a proposed draft policy to assist development of new affordable housing in the city.

It wasn't the result they were looking for, but there were are some aspects of the Battlefords Midget Stars' game the coaching staff is impressed with.

After their last three games of football in other towns, John Paul II Collegiate's football team had their homecoming game.

Oct. 6, seven students from North Battleford Comprehensive High School travelled to Unity to compete in the district cross country meet. This race determined who moved on to compete at provincials in Middle Lake Saturday.

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David Rogers of Lashburn was excited to learn he had won the Previous Purchaser Draw of $10,000 through BUH Foundation's $100,000 Cash Lottery Oct. 5.

Thanksgiving is behind us already so that means Halloween is only a few weeks away. How did that happen so fast? As residents, we were rallied to vote for our entries in Hockeyville, the TSN Hometown Tour and Riderville.

Ed, my neighbour next door, is only really interested in antiques if they are worth a good bit of money. I shared with Ed that we were driving into the Roadshow which was being held this week in Regina.