Battlefords News-Optimist

In the first week of September several Wilkie businesses and municipal buildings were broken into. Illegally entered were the Wilkie town office, library and fire hall. Also broken into were Wilkie Medical Clinic, Jana Electric and Sher's Salon.

A tournament that included 48 teams and 166 scheduled games played on six courts and backed by 30 years of history is something many teams look forward to each year and this time around was no exception.

Every small town has a place where locals like to go to visit, relax and eat. Hafford is no exception. Alex and Margaret Komarnicki have returned to the community of Hafford after 16 years to operate the K-Bar Inn.

What a beautiful autumn! I find it difficult to stay out of a vehicle, wanting to just drive about enjoying the vibrant autumn colours.

The Neilburg senior girls' volleyball team is looking strong this year. The team travelled to Turtleford Sept. 8 and 9 to take part in St. Walburg's home tournament.

This province is alive with culture. I was lucky enough to spend Sunday afternoon at the Word On The Street festival in Saskatoon listening to the voices of some of my friends and some of my literary heroes.

The two remaining suspects in the Gold Eagle Casino cheating case will see their matters back in court in November.

North Battleford city council faced the music Monday with respect to operating budgets for the new Co-op Aquatic Centre. The city is facing an annual projected net loss of $625,154. The numbers come from a Sept.

Maymont musicians travelled to Wilkie recently. It was my first time in Wilkie and I was truly impressed. I even had my own chauffer driver - thanks, Bert.

The Paynton fire department was called out Sept. 22 at 11:30 p.m. to a vehicle fire. What appears to be a stolen truck had been driven through a barbed wire fence and set on fire.