Battlefords News-Optimist

The Speers Recreation Hall was host to their annual Christmas jam Dec. 16. Donations were taken at the door with people entering their name for a chance to win door prizes. The jam began at 2 p.m.

No matter how hard I try to keep spending under control at this time of year it always gets a little out of hand.

A report, prepared by the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region Public Health Quality Team, was presented to the board Dec. 18.

As the North Stars went into a bit of a slide in the past two weeks, they were left off the weekly Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League honours, however, their opponents were not. The SJHL player of the week was Flin Flon's Dillan McCombie.

The seniors enjoyed a superb meal served by Dawn Gray and her staff at the Maymont Hotel. Before supper they had a meeting in the afternoon and after supper they went back to the seniors' centre where they enjoyed Christmas carols.

The next step is getting data, says a committee struck by Living Sky School Division to get the process of addressing overcrowded schools underway.

After two terms of serving as Battleford mayor, Chris Odishaw has announced that he will not seek re-election in the 2012 municipal election.

Hafford Central School played host to budding stars and starlets Dec. 16. Children dressed in holiday finery gave performances on stage that filled the night air with joy and laughter. About 300 people packed the gym to hear some great performances.

Remembering a loved one during the Christmas season can be lonely. Hafford Gospel Church held a Candle light vigil Dec. 11. People came together to reflect on lives lived without having to be alone during this time.

KOOPMAN: The death of June Koopman, age 87 years of North Battleford, occurred at Battleford on December 11, 2011.