Battlefords News-Optimist

From the classic volcano to creeping mold, École Père Mercure had an eruption of science projects last week, with students preparing for provincial competition.

The Commercial Crime and Fraud Sections with the Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission and RCMP "F " Division have joined forces to promote March as Fraud Awareness Month to Saskatchewan residents

It took more than 60 minutes of hockey for the Radisson Wheat Kings to finish off the Battleford Beaver Blues and advance to the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League finals.

Auctioneers are an integral part of the history of the province. Farm and household auctions used to be the norm but today, auctions have expanded to include real estate, antiques and estates, commercial industrial, heavy equipment and charities.

Orolow Church northeast of Borden held a snowmobile rally Feb.19 with over 120 riders taking part. Top prize of $900 went to Rodger Pederson of Blaine Lake. Other winners were Aaron Gross of Saskatoon $540 and Evelyn Paulson of Langham $360.

Maymont Central School badminton teams have begun after school practices. Mrs. Deline coaches the junior players, and the senior players are coached by Mr. Olchowski. The Maymont Broomball team captured the bronze at a tournament held in Bruno.

He used to have a quiet life. For two years Steven Turnbull, the principal of Paradise Hill School, has been the North American champion of online Scrabble in regards to the number of games won.

I was unaware the Jays had moved Mike Napoli hours after he was acquired in the Vernon Wells trade, which was a bit unsettling. I should write more of these when I'm wide awake at 4 a.m.

Dee Prior and Tom Meredith say thank you to CST Gravel and officers involved in recovering a stereo that was stolen from their truck Jan. 7.

The Mayfair Housing Authority board of directors hosted a special event to honour three board members for long service. Ellyn Scotton has served as a volunteer on the Board for 15 years and will continue on the board in her position as secretary.