Battlefords News-Optimist

École Monseigneur Blais Morand played host to a student chess tournament Feb. 12. Sixteen student chess players from four different schools in the Battlefords participated.

St. Patrick's Day might be in March, but Battlefords residents will be able to continue celebrating into May with two concerts of Celtic music scheduled in the next month.

Story:Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has received a cheque for $5,000 from Garry's Construction Ltd (GCL) of Edam. "GCL decided to give this donation for Palliative Care at BUH in memory of my wife's late father Andy Bellanger.

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School wrestling team battled in the Western Canadian High School Wrestling Tournament Feb. 3 and 4 in Saskatoon. The tournament was held in the Hank Ruys Soccer Centre.

With the Tim Hortons Brier just two weeks away, many curling fans are on the hunt to find tickets to the event in Saskatoon.

Two Northwest skating clubs are participating in this year's SaskEnergy Great Family Skate Day.

Valentine's day is over. I hope you aren't spending a year making up for what you may or may not have done for your special someone. Halfway through February and we are still experiencing one of the mildest winters many can remember.

A potluck supper and Valentine's Day raffle was held in Ruddell Feb. 14 - what a nice way it was to spend Valentine's Day with family and friends. Hope you all had a good one.

The 15th Annual Blaine Lake Farmers' Spiel is scheduled to begin Feb. 21. There still may be time to register a rink to qualify at a chance for the many prizes available. Contact the Blaine Lake Community Association office at 497-2222.

The Rural Municipality of Hillsdale, No. 440, held a public open house Feb. 7 in the Neilburg Community Hall.