Battlefords News-Optimist

"Wildlife lands" means just that, lands that are bought and set aside for wildlife habitat. We as conservationists must do our best at preserving some of the natural habitat we have in our backyard.

Employees of SaskTel in the Battlefords and district have given back to the community again through the TelCare Program. In total, North Battleford and District TelCare will be donating $18,225 to 15 organizations.

Children in Speers and area were treated to an afternoon Christmas party. About 15 children attended. There was colouring for the younger children. The group then made Christmas ornaments to hang on the tree.

A two-year artistic pilot project funded by the Saskatchewan Arts Board came to an end this December, and the completion was marked with an exhibition at Chapel Gallery.

December 30Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League continues with three games at 8 p.m. Perdue plays in Hafford, Saulteaux plays in Glaslyn and Cut Knife hosts Battleford.

The Meadow Lake Stampeders and St. Walburg Eagles went into the Christmas break on highs. The two teams sit first and second in the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League and both won twice in the days leading up to break.

Dear Editor School groups, Scouts, Guides, Brownies, Cubs and every other group that has planted trees need to understand the future of your hard earned investment in our future.

Two people have been charged in connection to an assault with a weapon incident on Red Pheasant First Nation south of the Battlefords. The incident happened around 3 a.m. Dec. 28. RCMP say they responded to a shots-fired call.

When you hear the term 'tis the season this time of the year it usually takes on a different meaning than suspension season in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League.

Wow, that was fast. I've barely figured out I should be filling 2011 in the blank on my cheques and it is already time to change. A year can bring about many changes in the world, the community and in ourselves.