Battlefords News-Optimist

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Make a point of going past North Battleford City Hall before the end of February to take in a unique art display created by Grade Two students from Lawrence School, Bready School and Battleford Central School.

February was once again a busy month for members of the Maidstone Gully 4-H Club. Feb. 4 and 5 the junior curling team headed to Biggar for regionals where they lost out in the B final.

There has been a rearrangement of sorts with respect to meetings at North Battleford City Hall this month. With several councillors unable to attend due to other commitments, the monthly municipal services meeting for February has been cancelled.

It feels so good to see the sun out earlier in the morning and a little later each evening. That brings composure back to the soul from the months of short days. Next week we will be mulling over whether March came in like a lamb or a lion.

The province is making clear there will be no ad hoc programs for weather disasters in 2012 in announcing the 2012 crop insurance program.

February 24Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League playoffs continue with Battleford in Cut Knife for game four and Perdue in Glaslyn for game three. Game times are 8 p.m.

Family Day was enjoyed at Hillcrest Seniors' Centre, Battleford Feb. 18. Thank you, Jon and Thelma, for the perfect family day; you two make a fantastic host and hostess.

I remember the days when I made more money working on statutory holidays than any other days of the year. I'm self-employed now, so I don't make enough to pay myself time and a half, but I do have freedom to schedule my calendar.

Tuesday, the flash in the sky from a meteor was right on cue. It was like a firework going off to celebrate the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season.