Battlefords News-Optimist

The Neilburg seniors held their monthly games day Nov. 7 at the Friendship Korner. Shuffleboard winners on the A side were Rose Leitheiser and Vonnie Rutherford. Runners-up were Lois Cammidge and Irene Ducherer.

Making lifestyle changes isn't easy. Habits are hard to break. In the health and fitness industry, we see the greatest results when people make small, manageable changes over a period of time.

The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund has kicked off its activities for this Christmas season by hosting its annual beef on a bun event.

Contracts for construction of two new Battlefords Residential Services Inc. group homes in the Battlefords has been awarded to Lyle V. Schell Construction Management Ltd.

Without advertising and reminders the community flocks to the Legion Hall in Maidstone Nov. 11.

North Battleford is abuzz with plenty of building activity this month, with five building plans presented to council Monday.

It was a physical game Tuesday night at the North Battleford Civic Centre between the North Stars and Kindersley Klippers.

It was a big weekend for the North Battleford Comprehensive High School senior volleyball teams, and because of their success at regionals they will be strong contenders at provincials this weekend.

The expectation around the Meadow Lake Stampeders, is that they should be near the top of the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League standings when all is said and done. They started the season off on the right track with wins Friday and Saturday.

This weekend is perhaps the busiest in the province for high school volleyball and the Northwest will be thoroughly represented at all levels, as the hunt for provincial and regional championships continue.