Battlefords News-Optimist

The Grade 5 and 6 students of École Père Mercure participated in a provincial kinball tournament in Prince Albert. Kinball is an interactive sport that promotes co-operation, sportsmanship and teamwork.

So how good do you think you are at making lemonade? Making lemonade goes back to the math of life and your own ability to control reactions, E + R = O.

Tragedy has always been part of our human existence. When it happens in the distance we feel compassion, but when it comes close to home it strikes a nerve at our vulnerability. In the late evening of Nov. 1, catastrophe struck at Delorme Beach.

This week at Maidstone High School has been exciting. Our junior girls' volleyball team won their division and will be moving on to districts. Friday, we send our senior girls' volleyball team to conferences in Spiritwood.

I would like to thank Battlefords Publishing (Becky Doig) for the lovely dinner we had Oct. 20. It was enjoyable and nice to meet fellow correspondents.

Many thanks to editor Becky Doig and the staff of Battlefords Publishing for inviting us to attend a Celebrate the Harvest luncheon and tour of the New-Optimist. Some years ago I had toured this locale and always enjoy it.

Dear Editor When is enough, enough? Taking our planet for granted is reflected in our children's attitudes or behaviours when it comes to Halloween.

LESSARD, Mary Ruby Lessard April 7, 1933 - October 31, 2011. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Ruby Lessard on October 31, 2011 in the Battlefords Union Hospital.

The North Saskatchewan River Hockey League is back for another season, as the St. Walburg Eagles look to defend their league title with some notable players gone from their championship roster.

FOULDS - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Keith Foulds, late of North Battleford, on October 29, 2011 at the age of 73 years.