Battlefords News-Optimist

A lunch-break pastime dished up a $10,000 windfall for Stacey Charles when she won $10,000 on a Cool Cash lottery ticket. She was on her way for lunch when she noticed a sign advertising lottery tickets at Leask Cafeteria located on Main Street.

Ernie and Lena Hoeppner of Blaine Lake were selected as Mutual Aid Heroes by MAX Canada for 2010.

Negative images and stories depicting western civilization's penchant for warehousing its vulnerable elderly in Darwinian long-term care institutions abound in the media.

First of all Happy New Year to one and all from the village of Rabbit Lake. The year has begun with great weather for the many activities in the village. Skating lessons have begun on Tuesday evenings at the arena.

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) annually awards funds to rural community groups for community improvement projects. The Blaine Lake Senior Citizens' Centre was the recipient of $5,000 to be used towards the renovation of its facility.

The Battlefords North Stars put their four-game winning streak on the line Tuesday in La Ronge and the Bauer Conference leaders battled to a one-goal victory.

Larry Gabruch, fire chief for the Town of Battleford, released the annual fire report for 2011 at town council Monday.

There will be a wing night fundraiser at Maymont Hotel Jan. 14 starting at 6 p.m. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society on behalf of the "United to Fight For Cancer", Relay for Life Team.

A weathered cedar butt, rammed against a pile of upended logs, takes on the shape of a volcano. The shell of the structure cradles gravel and dried grasses while the jagged spears of wood surrounding the crown, point heavenward.

Ending 40 days and nights of fasting, Ukrainian Christmas Eve was celebrated at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Jan. 6. Father Taras Udod gave the blessing for the meal, Sviata Vecheria, at which over 50 parishioners gathered.