Battlefords News-Optimist

A North Battleford man had the winning ticket this year in the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation $100,000 Cash Lottery. The grand prize winner was Nelson Heidt of North Battleford. His winning ticket No.

With a team full of new coaches and fresh rookies, the John Paul II Crusaders football team took to the field for the first time in the school's 25 year history Sept. 2.

What a difference a day makes! The seasons seem to change overnight and pay no attention to the forecast.

Music, variety and the support of others make an exercise program much easier to stick to. Maidstone's women's fitness centre, Superior Fitness has moved to a more affordable and accessible location.

Several students from Grades 5 to 8 attended the Punt, Pass, Kick competition at St. Vital School in Battleford, Oct. 15. The purpose of this competition is to promote minor football in Saskatchewan.

There were 32 out for the Borden Friendship Club's October potluck supper and birthdays, Oct. 26. Blowing out the candles on the cake baked by Lorraine Olinyk was Peter Thiessen, the sole October birthday guy.

With no physician coverage available, the Shellbrook Hospital Emergency Department will not be open the weekend of Nov. 4 to 6, according to Prince Albert Parkland Health Region. Acute care service disruptions at the Shellbrook Hospital began on Aug.

My last interview with new immigrants focused on their experience in Canada and their adjustments to Canadian culture, weather and people.

Realtors in Saskatchewan have weighed in with their thoughts on the election campaign. The Association of Saskatchewan Realtors is commenting on the issue of affordable housing.

Santa's red and purple elves were back at it again this week in Maidstone. The Royal Eccentric Dynamic Hatters added a lot of glimmer and glitz to the atrium of the Maidstone Health Complex in preparation for their Festival of Trees later this month.