Battlefords News-Optimist

Bright smiles and friendly faces adorned the Speers Recreation Center Dec. 10 as the community hosted their annual Christmas party for the children. The evening was free of charge.

In recent months I have grown increasingly frustrated with a couple of service stations in town. While they shall remain nameless, let's just say I'm an owner. Or rather, a member who receives annual equity cheques as a result of my loyalty.

PIELAK: In Loving Memory of Kathleen Ruth-Ann Pielak who was born January 14, 1946 at Melville, SK and passed away November 26, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

Battleford Mayor Chris Odishaw addressed complaints concerning the Highway 4 twinning project after the town council meeting Monday night.

While many Canadians are planning winter trips to Mexico, a group from the Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon is preparing for a mission trip in June.

There are quite a few times in our lives that we see or attend something and our response afterwards is "that will be a hard act to follow." Well the Christmas concert that was held in Meota Dec. 4 was one of those cases.

HAMPTON: NORA It is with great love and wonderful memories that we announce the passing of our dear little Mom on December 10, 2011. Mom was born on March 23rd., 1914 at Yonkers, SK. to George and Margaret Prongua.

MATHISON: In loving Memory of Evelyn Gunnil Mathison who was born April 24, 1934 at Medstead, SK and passed away November 29, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

The Battlefords North Stars threw everything they could at the La Ronge Ice Wolves Tuesday night, except perhaps the kitchen sink.

New Battlefords MLA Herb Cox made reference to the long and winding road he took towards the legislature during his opening address in the Legislature. His inaugural address as a Saskatchewan Party MLA, delivered the evening of Dec.