Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords Midget Stars have been playing much better hockey over the last month and it has showed as they earned their fourth straight weekend split.

Dear Editor The fact that the winter solstice (the shortest day) is upon us can be a downer for many, because it means winter has come to stay with us for awhile.

A few years ago while photographing a wedding I spotted a picture on the wall, one I had seen before.

December 21Battlefords North Stars host the Humboldt Broncos in SJHL action. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre. December 21Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League has the Battlefords Beaver Blues in Glaslyn for an 8 p.m. start.

KOOPMAN: In Loving Memory of Jeanne Koopman who was born September 29, 1925 at Crookston, Minnesota, USA and passed away December 4, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

MARCHEWKA: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Marchewka, late of Hafford and formerly of North Battleford, on December 12, 2011 at the age of 90 years. Ann was born on September 16, 1921 at Redberry District, SK.

The North Saskatchewan River Hockey League will break for a few days for Christmas, and for some teams that also marks the halfway point of their season. St. Walburg remains the class of the league at 11-0-0.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

The undated photograph from the collection of the City of North Battleford Historic Archives shows Santa and his "helper" dignitaries about to distribute gifts to the patients of Notre Dame Hospital at the Christmas party.

The City's 2011 operations budget and five-year capital plan will not see much in the way of changes at either Allen Sapp Gallery or the Chapel Gallery.