Battlefords News-Optimist

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.

Two new group homes and a condominium project that sparked much debate and discussion at city hall this fall helped lead North Battleford to a big month in permit values in November.

There have been no injuries and property damage has not be significant, but emergency crews were busy responding to multiple vehicle crashes Wednesday. At 12:30 p.m. two vehicles collided at the intersection of Territorial Drive and Highway 4 north.

Students from North Battleford Comprehensive High School's music program took part in their annual winter concert. The concert was opened by the school's jazz band. The jazz band is offered as an extra-curricular activity at the school.