Battlefords News-Optimist

For many players the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League was a springboard to other hockey opportunities at the professional, university and college level.

Culture is important throughout the region and on April 12 the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation held a gathering in St. Walburg to offer community groups a chance to meet and learn more about several provincial organizations.

POYNTER, Mary Eileen ; Eileen is with her Ted again. Eileen passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 in Edmonton. Mother was born February, 12, 1917 in Bow Island Alberta, to Gordon and Isabel Howden.

MATTHEWS: In Loving Memory of Lorne Allan Matthews who was born May 10, 1917 at Plunkett, SK and passed away April 13, 2011 at Battlefords District Care Centre, Battleford, SK .

Hardware was the word of the day at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, as four students returned from the provincial Skills Canada competition bearing medals.

I have decided to finally give my thoughts on this pointless, stupid 2011 federal election. That about sums up my opinion on this campaign in a nutshell. I don't know about you, but I'm sick and tired of having so many federal elections.

Among the recipients of awards at the 2011 volunteer awards banquet held in Waseca Hall April 14 were Kevin Schimelfenig, who received the individual volunteer award, and Arlee Lumgair, who was the recipient of the senior individual volunteer award.

No Crosby, no Toronto Maple Leafs, no problem. The first round of the NHL playoffs has been more than worthwhile for all hockey fans.

A out-of-the-box solution has been found with respect to the fate of the former Nun's residence at 701 - 99th Street, south of the Chapel Gallery.

BAKER: In Loving Memory of Edwin Frank Baker who was born November 26, 1924 at Richard District, SK and passed away April 16, 2011 at Saskatoon, SK.