Battlefords News-Optimist

Spring has finally found Rabbit Lake! For a short while the streets become a quagmire of slush and mud but even that is subsiding with each warm day that arrives.

Every year, thousands of tourists, canoeists, and fishing enthusiasts descend on Saskatchewan's many lakes, but the provincial government has identified one potential guest who is absolutely not welcome - the northern snakehead.

There really are no clues to this mystery of Saskatchewan?s ball diamonds. We haven?t seen them since September when our flowing fields of flax were snow covered. Try saying that three times quickly.

Although the Battlefords North Stars' season ended a month ago there has still been a lot of action in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

Spring is a time to sing and the choir at Ratushniak Elementary School in Maidstone has been spreading joy with their performance, Hip Hip Hooray.

The Hafford Cheremka Dance Club held its annual dance recital April 3. Parents, grandparents and friends attended the recital to watch the wonderful display of dance talent.

Seven Battlefords area residents will appear in court next month in connection with a cheating at play investigation at the Gold Eagle Casino. Live games dealer Christopher Stone, 25, was charged with cheating at play and theft over $5,000.

Les and Edith Christensen received the Andy Coulter Award at the Marsden/Neilburg Minor Hockey Banquet, held March 31 in the Neilburg Community Hall.

The Battlefords Midget Stars have filled their head coaching position for the 2011-12 season.

It's a cause to celebrate! Especially for dad's who still play or want to play video games.