Battlefords News-Optimist

Each year Education Week is celebrated at schools throughout Saskatchewan. Oct. 17 to 21, schools in Living Sky School Division will be celebrating with learning and social activities.

The children of Moosomin School gathered in the gym with excitement and anticipation to see some teachers and even the principal get their heads shaved in front of them as part of their Terry Fox fundraiser Sept. 30.

After a mostly rainy spring the Reigning Riders Light Horse 4-H club were considering changing their names to the "Raining Riders." It was tough.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

REINSON; AUDREY ELAINE REINSON On September 18th, 2011 Audrey Elaine (Waters) Reinson passed away peacefully in her Kamloops home.

Local residents of the Battlefords didn't need much of a reminder this year about how important fire prevention activities are.

The Neilburg seniors are back to holding their regular monthly games days. The October event was held Oct. 3. Edith Christensen and Mary Svajlenko teamed up to win the A side of the shuffleboard tournament.

Occupy Wall Street is coming to the Battlefords in the form of Occupy the Battlefords Oct. 15 between 10 a.m. and 12 at Territorial Mall. The movement, which began as anti-corporate demonstrations in New York Sept.

Steven Heidel, grandson of Charlotte Gillatt of Maymont and of Robert (Bob) and Joyce Heidel from rural North Battleford, can count himself among the best in the world.

The leaves changing in the fall often signals the start of the cross-country running season for students and this weekend marks the end of that short season. Five John Paul II athletes will be competing in provincials this weekend at Middle Lake.