Battlefords News-Optimist

For the love of the game. That is the motivation for most players who took part in the 31st annual Battlefords 50s oldtimers tournament. The 50s beat the Wilkie X-Outlaws, Edmonton Panthers and Prince Albert Chiefs to earn the B pool championship.

Living Sky School Division capitalized on a good deal when they purchased bigger, better buses. Ray Kopera, chief financial officer, said the 46-passenger buses became available for less than the cost of 36-passenger buses.

The Borden Volunteer Firefighters held a snowmobile rally March 5. Ninety riders made the 55-mile round trip up to Redberry Lake and back to Borden Hall. Burgers and beverages were sold through the day.

David Gillatt from Maymont has been a Type 1 insulin dependent diabetic for more than 50 years. Dave was recently awarded a Joslin Medal by the Joslin Diabetes Centre in Boston, Mass. The centre is affiliated with the Harvard Medical School.

I read all of the pre-season MLB magazines and follow my peers, their viewpoints and predictions. A few of them might have had a three-martini lunch after picking the Brewers to win this division.

Cut Knife High School raised $1,267 for Telemiracle this year, and Ian Switzer, a teacher at the high school, his daughter Cassandra, and Courtney Waldner went to Saskatoon to present the cheque on stage at Telemiracle.

March 7, the Unity Chamber of Commerce hosted a "Celebrate Unity" evening with dinner and a comedian. All committees who put on an event in 2010 were invited, as well as those who established new businesses in 2010.

For many people in gym class, the floor hockey days were the most anticipated and most exciting. It was often the number one choice of games when given the option.

Spring is fast approaching. That means marathon season is upon us once again. If you have been considering entering a marathon this year, preparation is key.

The Edam 3-Stars advanced to the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League final after sweeping the second place Wilkie Outlaws and first place Maidstone Jets, now they will play the third place St. Walburg Eagles in the championship.