Battlefords News-Optimist

Following on the heels of last week's go-ahead for a proposed homeless shelter, North Battleford city council has now approved plans for a temporary shelter.

SALI: In loving memory of Marguerite Alice Sali who was born September 22, 1923 in Biggar and passed away October 29, 2011 in Wilkie.

Did you know that 462 species of birds are found across Canada? Or of that number, 362 can be found in British Columbia. In Ontario 318 species are regular visitors. Now that's a lot of feathers and, um, droppings.

RCMP are cautioning hunters to be sure to wear highly visible clothing and to be aware of their surroundings this hunting season after a hunter was wounded Thursday near Moose Country, north of Glaslyn. A 72-year-old man from Staten Island, N.Y.

It was a competitive but ultimately frustrating weekend for the Battlefords Midget Stars against the Swift Current Legionnaires.

Dear Editor Our 12-year-old daughter has been a member of the Battlefords Female Hockey Association (BFHA) for the past three years.

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.