Battlefords News-Optimist

The rumours floating area the local hockey circles have finally been put to rest. As the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League prepares for its second season, the number of teams could potentially double.

Financial statements for the first four months of the 2011-12 fiscal year show Prairie North Health Region with budget surplus of $243 million, PNRH Authority board members were advised at an Aug. 31 meeting in Meadow Lake.

A Glaslyn company has pled guilty to one count under The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act in North Battleford Provincial Court. L & M Wood Products Limited Partnership was fined $10,000.

Progress in physician recruitment throughout Prairie North Health Region continues according to a report to the PNHR Authority board at a regular meeting in Meadow Lake Aug.

Radisson Royal Purple held their first meeting after the summer break Sept. 12 at the home of Roberta Harris with seven members present.

Former Maymont residents and recording artists Saskia and Darrel have included their former community in their most recent tour promoting their new CD, Songbirds. The entertainment duo will perform at Maymont Memorial Hall Saturday, Nov.

The sun shone bright for the guests, exhibitors and musical entertainers Sunday Sept. 18 as Honeywood (Dr. A. J. Porter) Heritage Nursery held its annual Touch of Autumn event.

Putting the players on the ice and helping with sponsorship and donations is part of what the North West Hockey Development Association's mandate and that was on display during the North Stars home opening. The North Stars began the SJHL season Sept.

Battlefords Residential Services Inc. is welcoming the announcement of $750,000 from the province towards building two new group homes in North Battleford. The group homes are for people with intellectual disabilities.

The halls at Maymont School are once again full and active as a new school year begins. We are pleased to welcome our new principal, Mr. Sean Lockwood.