Battlefords News-Optimist

Even though we had such a beautiful summer and nice, long fall, I still found the cold winds that blew this week seeming like it was too early for frigid temperatures like this.

Those gathered at the Neilburg Community Hall Nov. 11 were reminded that we are Fragile and that None of Us are Free by the Neilburg Composite School senior band's interpretation of these contemporary songs.

The Ministry of Highways gave the school some dirt to fix up the in need soccer field. Teacher Ryan Nickel is a teacher who is coaching one of the soccer teams. He was trying to get the school soccer field into shape for the students.

The award winners in the poetry, poster and essay contest, sponsored by the Neilburg/Marsden branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, were announced Nov. 11 at the ceremonies held in the Neilburg Community Hall.

The issue of what to do with a clay fill pile collecting on the site of the Credit Union CUPlex site appears to be resolved. The fill pile of 12,000 cubic yards was seen as a potential eyesore at the site of the CUPlex project.

The season continues to be busy in Maidstone. This week the Red Hat Society is hosting its Festival of Trees in the Maidstone Health Complex. There will be entertainment Saturday beginning at 1:30 p.m.

The Borden senior boys' volleyball team won the regional play downs at Medstead, Nov. 19, going through undefeated. They now advance to provincials in Broadview this weekend, along with Glaslyn who were second in the region.

The Community Youth Choir entertained a full house Sunday at its first concert of the season. As the choir grows, so does its audience numbers.

A Paynton woman faces several drug related charges after a raid on a small residence in the village Tuesday.

The Phoenix Sports Bantam AA Barons played twice and came within a goal of tarnishing North East's perfect record. The Barons trailed 3-0, but eventually stormed back 5-4 with five minutes left.