Battlefords News-Optimist

The award winners in the poetry, poster and essay contest, sponsored by the Neilburg/Marsden branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, were announced Nov. 11 at the ceremonies held in the Neilburg Community Hall.

The issue of what to do with a clay fill pile collecting on the site of the Credit Union CUPlex site appears to be resolved. The fill pile of 12,000 cubic yards was seen as a potential eyesore at the site of the CUPlex project.

The season continues to be busy in Maidstone. This week the Red Hat Society is hosting its Festival of Trees in the Maidstone Health Complex. There will be entertainment Saturday beginning at 1:30 p.m.

The Borden senior boys' volleyball team won the regional play downs at Medstead, Nov. 19, going through undefeated. They now advance to provincials in Broadview this weekend, along with Glaslyn who were second in the region.

The Community Youth Choir entertained a full house Sunday at its first concert of the season. As the choir grows, so does its audience numbers.

A Paynton woman faces several drug related charges after a raid on a small residence in the village Tuesday.

The Phoenix Sports Bantam AA Barons played twice and came within a goal of tarnishing North East's perfect record. The Barons trailed 3-0, but eventually stormed back 5-4 with five minutes left.

It looks as if North Battleford council is about to approve temporary stop signs at the Lawrence School location in the city's north end.

The defending North Saskatchewan River Hockey League champs have started the new season right where they left off last year. The St. Walburg Eagles have jumped out to a perfect 4-0-0 start to the season after two more wins on the weekend.

Four division of regional volleyball playoffs wrapped up on the weekend, and the Northwest has several boys teams advancing to provincials, after impressive, medal-winning performances.