Battlefords News-Optimist

Ten ladies rinks took to the ice on the weekend for the SaskPower Women's Northern Playdown in Tisdale and the Battleford rink skipped by Tina Hill came within a point of advancing to the Provincial Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

The snow has piled up during the past week with some falling each day. Fortunately, up until now, we have not had much wind, but the forecast says that is about to change. Perhaps we will be looking forward to blown in paths and roads.

Jan. 16 marked the beginning of Snowmobile Safety Week in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Safety Council, along with the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Safety Association work together to promote safe and responsible attitudes when snowmobiling. From Jan.

TD Bank Group has announced one of its largest gifts to date in North Battleford with a $30,000 donation to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation (BUH).

There were more water problems for the City of North Battleford last week - this time, a water main break in the north end. The break happened at 101st Street and 20th Avenue Friday afternoon, and the street was blocked to traffic.

We have once again been enjoying a few days of mild weather, with cold weather due towards the end of the week. Driving carefully is the order of the day, since the warmer days and colder nights bring icy roads.

The Battlefords AAA Sharks were in Swift Current for two games in Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League action and, despite being outshot, they kept the final scores close.

As idyllic as the sights and sounds of the nearby ocean can be, lately we?re experiencing the unforgettable racket that accompanies the annual visit of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus).

The Blaine Lake Community Association (BLCA) hosted its annual Wayne Horner Open spiel Jan. 13 with six rinks registered. The funspiel is held annually in memory of Wayne Horner who was very instrumental in establishing the BLCA.

Those who attended the Valentine potluck supper held in the Waseca Centre Feb. 13 enjoyed the good food and lots of visiting. Lorraine Ottison was the winner of the Valentine box of chocolates. On the weekend of Feb.