Battlefords News-Optimist

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.

North Battleford residents could be looking at a mill rate increase of 3.9 per cent in 2012. That is the recommendation coming from City administration as it released its 2012 operations and capital budget.

A collision has been reported at the intersection of Carlton Trail and Pioneer Avenue. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a collision around 9 a.m. Friday.

RAYNER: In Loving Memory of Thomas William Rayner who was born August 21, 1917 at Baljennie, SK and passed away November 24, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

The Maidstone Legion Ladies' Auxiliary enjoyed a Christmas supper and gift draw Dec. 6. Chinese food from Sonny's was shared. Nov. 26, the Legion ladies held a Kaiser and cribbage tournament in the afternoon.

ROSE: Earl, July 3, 1953 - October 29, 2011. A celebration of Earl's life was held Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 2 pm at the Unity Agroplex in Unity with Bruce Martin officiating.