Battlefords News-Optimist

We are already in week three of our month of small changes. How are you making out? Have you incorporated at least a few of my recommended changes? If you haven't started yet, try this week. Remember, small changes can make a huge impact.

The Royal Canadian Legion Speers-Hafford Branch No. 116 held their 60th Remembrance Day Service at Hafford Communiplex Nov. 11. More than 175 took part in the service. The service began with Legion member Rolland Pelletier marching in the colours.

Today I am going to talk about the technological advances in the moviegoing experience - or general lack of it, in my case. On Grey Cup weekend I had the dubious distinction of going to a "Harold and Kumar" movie in Saskatoon.

The fourth annual Cowboy Christmas parade hit the streets of Battleford Nov. 12 after participants shook off what looked like some bad weather brewing and stuck it out for what turned into a fine day for a parade.

Dear Editor: The Saskatchewan Disability Income Support Coalition (DISC), is pleased the plight of people with disabilities became an issue during the recent provincial election.

Five dollars - it can get you some junk food or a tavern beverage, but the feeling from that wouldn't last nearly as long or be nearly as much fun as attending Unity's own Battle of the Blades. This show had definite wow factor.

Saturday, Dec. 3 marks the first day of skiing and snowboarding at Table Mountain. The two quad lifts will be open with 50 per cent of the runs ready and in excellent condition. The rental shop and chalet opens at 9 a.m. with the lifts open at 10 a.

The elementary students at Neilburg Composite School did a wonderful job selling coupon books this year. They sold a total of 193 books. This is the most the school has ever sold.

Maidstone Gully 4-H Club kicked off its 54th year of learning to do by doing Oct. 3. The club has 14 members in five projects: Beef, Light Horse, Exploring 4-H, Clovebuds and Outdoorsman.

RCMP are once again calling on the public for assistance in locating a person missing since June from Red Pheasant First Nation. They are trying to locate Ronald Peequaquat, age 46, who went missing June 25.