Battlefords News-Optimist

Since I was making my first-ever venture onto the stage Feb. 15, my mom and best friend, Ivana, drove all the way from Calgary to see their budding actress perform (awwwww!).

The curling rink saw continued action with the Bramiche Farms Ltd. Open Ladies' Bonspiel. Although the number of ladies' teams entered is down from previous years, the gals who enter certainly know how to have fun. The rink was decorated in a St.

The City of North Battleford's 2011 general operating budget, if approved, would see an 8.49 per cent increase in taxes. Of the increase, 6.04 per cent represents an increase to the Recreation Culture Capital Facilities levy.

Redberry Wildlife Federation held its annual banquet and awards night March 12 in Blaine Lake with over 160 in attendance. The annual event recognizes those members who achieved success in hunting and angling in 2010.

Spiritwood Stockyards handled 795 head March 9. Steers weighing 300 to 400 pounds had a high price of $1.73 with an average of $1.54; 400 to 500 had a high price of $1.78 with an average of $1.67; 500 to 600 had a high price of $1.

Ed, my neighbour next door, has often told me the only best friend you can count on is a dog. "A dog is loyal and true," claims Ed. "A human friend is like a family member in that they will let you down sooner or later.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services personnel put their rescue equipment to work at two recent crashes in the city. Monday, extraction was required when two vehicles collided at the intersection of 100th Street and Territorial Drive.

The spring meeting of the Northwest Museums Association was hosted by members of the Rabbit Lake Museum May 3. Members were welcomed by Ruth Hrynewich at the seniors' centre.

Another hockey league is done for the season. The Beaver Lakes Hockey League, which includes teams from Big River, Glaslyn, Leoville, St. Louis, Shellbrook and Whitefish ended Saturday, as St. Louis beat the Glaslyn North Stars.

The Prince Albert Parkland Regional Health Authority board of directors received a report about the region's efforts to meet surgical wait time and volume targets at its regular board meeting March 9 in Prince Albert. Dr.