Battlefords News-Optimist

An eight-year-old boy has been injured after being hit by a car in a school zone. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services say the collision happened around 3:30 p.m. at 1241 - 105th St., near Notre Dame School.

It was just another week and another four wins for the Battlefords North Stars. Their continued success has led to more personal praise, four players received honourable mentions for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Players of the Week awards.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Here we are on Thursday night at 8 p.m. the temperature is -12 C with high winds and the power is out. I sure hope this isn't a sign of what is to come during the winter months. Nov. 11, the Handi van committee held their second bingo of the season.

The Battlefords AAA Sharks scored the first goal of the weekend in their weekend trip to Saskatoon against the Stars, but their wasn't any more offence after that.

The Battlefords Trade Education Centre is holding an art sale this Friday from 2 to 7 p.m as part of its fundraising efforts for a new facility. The art sale features paintings made by BTEC members over the last few months, both abstract and realist.

OLAFSON: Joyce Esther Olafson passed away peacefully in the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the age of 63 years.

After months of torrid activity in North Battleford, building permit values took a steep dive in October. A total of 15 building permits were issued for $255,750, compared to 13 for $3,188,500 issued for the same month a year earlier.

Work continues on the village rink. Plans are being made for fundraisers to be held in the months to come. These include bake sales and bingos. Watch for dates.

Nov. 9 - Milt and Lil McMillan are pleased to announce their 28th great-grandchild: Koen James Rhinehart, a brother for Tanner and a son for Maggie and Shawn Rhinehart. We were glad to have Theresa Kenney home from the hospital Nov. 7.