Battlefords News-Optimist

The junior volleyball teams took part in conference playoffs. Both teams finished second so had to play off. The boys lost to Medstead so did not get to go to regionals. The girls played off against John Paul II and lost out in a close match.

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Festival of Trees is approaching quickly with events from Nov. 24 to 26. The festival of trees hosts many events, including the carnival and bazaar Saturday at the Gold Ridge Centre, North Battleford.

One of the two remaining individuals still facing charges in the Gold Eagle Casino cheating case has entered a guilty plea.

The Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority honoured the participants in the Victoria Hospital Pink Glove Dance Contest entry during the regular board meeting Nov. 9 in Prince Albert.

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Festival of Trees is in its 16th year and again promises to be an entertaining, exciting three days from Thursday to Saturday next week. The semi-formal Black Magic Gala Evening Nov.

Borden United Church held a children's service Nov. 6. Gayle Wensley played guitar for the action songs. One of the action songs was God is Good in four languages.

Over the years I've seen evidence of run-ins with wildlife on the road but I didn't think it would happen to me. I suppose no one believes they will be the one behind the wheel when a beast bolts out of the ditch and into their path.

Here are some of the highlights from the Nov. 14 city council meeting in North Battleford: Details of incentives the City used to bring Grit Industries to their new location at 100 Canola Street in North Battleford were revealed.

Paynton's 5th Annual Christmas Craft Sale is coming Saturday, Nov 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. MST at the Paynton gym. Come get yourChristmas shopping done early and help support local entrepreneurs.

The Neilburg Composite School SRC is filling boxes with items for Operation Christmas Child again this year. The group is taking donations of small toys for both boys and girls, school supplies and hygiene products.