Battlefords News Optimist

A total of $30,000 in prizes was on the line as native hockey teams took to the ice in the Battlefords. Jeans Beans of North Battleford captured first place in the contact division, with a 5-1 over Onion Lake.

In the absence of the Hafford music festival this year, organizers acknowledged the importance of showcasing the musical talent from Hafford and surrounding area.

BAJAK : Andrew Bajak passed away on March 29, 2011 at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford, Sask. Andrew was born in Tenczyn, Poland in 1919, and was the eldest of three children.

At times, when we see others walking a dangerous path, we long for better things for them. It may be a grown son or daughter, or other family member. Or simply a close friend.

Innovation Credit Union members can look forward to patronage allocation totaling $2.2 million this year. The organization reported 10.9 per cent growth in its total administered assets in 2010.

Dog overcoats, dog dresses, dog bling, dog shoes, dog hats, dog haircuts, dogs that yap, dogs that yip, dogs that yodel, grrrrrrrr . . . Ladies and gentlemen, I submit the following.

It could be a year or two before many of the players at the Battlefords North Stars camp are actually competing for a roster spot, but nonetheless this is an opportunity to impress the coaches.

Thursday was a busy day for the North Battleford Fire and Emergency, as they responded to two motor vehicle accidents. The first was just after 7:30 a.m. when they were called to the junction of highway 40 and 16 East.

Students in the Battlefords and area were able to learn about the possibilities awaiting them after graduation last week during two separate events.

As signs of spring slowly appear the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League becomes a priority and baseball fever sets in across the Northwest.