Battlefords News-Optimist

The North Stars were knocked out of the playoffs and shutout from he SJHL awards due to some huge seasons from some of the top players across the SJHL. The SJHL Player of the Year and top scorer honour went to Travis Eggum of the La Ronge Ice Wolves.

After both Maymont and Radisson experienced full rinks and the game five 50/50 was over $500, it is safe to say the first season of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League was a fan pleaser.

The Chapel Gallery is the location for the 22nd Annual North Battleford Bonaventure Lions Art Auction and Dinner.

I feel lucky to live in a region where women seem to have more opportunities than anywhere else in the world.

From farming equipment to household items, the many artifacts in the North Battleford Western Development Museum have weathered the years, but standing the test of time is about to get easier, thanks to government funding.

Game one of the provincial AA peewee northern final didn't go as planned Tuesday, but anything can happen in game two.

Ed, my neighbor next door, has the blunt habit of saying exactly what is on his mind. Like a persistent mosquito, he is relentless in volunteering his opinions about what I'm doing or not doing.

Medstead Multiple 4-H Club held general meetings on Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 12, Feb. 2 and March 2. A Cloverbud meeting was held Nov. 3. The foods group had their first meeting Nov. 11 and a second meeting was held in December.

The first time, I simply followed the signs saying "free cookies." There were cookies alright, but the Canadian Blood Services should really look up free in the dictionary. Free does not mean "in exchange for your blood.

Due to the stormy weather March 2, the Waseca 100th Anniversary Committee met Thursday evening, March 3 at the community centre. Upcoming fundraisers, the bingos, walkathon and Mother's Day tea were discussed.