Battlefords News-Optimist

The newest exhibition in the main salon of the Chapel Gallery is by an artist who was born in Saskatoon and went on to become an Official War Artist during the Second World War.

It's easy to look back on the Year that Was - 2011. But what does 2012 have in store? Looking ahead is certainly more challenging than looking behind, but there are definitely events on the horizon for folks to look forward to.

Since I had nothing better to do in the office today, I thought I would do a follow-up on my previous column the great box office slump. Like any movie, my column deserves a sequel, too.

HAMPTON: In Loving Memory of Nora Hampton who was born March 23, 1914 at Yonkers, SK and Went Home To Be With Her Loving Saviour December 10, 2011 at Unity, SK.

Christmas day here in Meota was very quiet as it seemed most people stayed in or were not around.

ROBINSON: In Loving Memory of Harold Robinson born on Jan. 26, 1927 in the Medstead District. Harold passed away on December 11, 2011 at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, SK.

Who said it was a slow news year? The Battlefords and area saw their fair share of news events in 2011.

To test - or not to test. It's a question the board members of Living Sky School Division have been grappling with. Before they come up with a final answer, they first want to put the question to their principals and teachers.

Former Battlefords North Stars, and most recently a member of the Wilkie Outlaws senior team, Troy Watt, is off to school.

Kindersley sits fourth in the Sherwood Conference of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and still had two of the top players from the month of December.