Battlefords News-Optimist

In head coach Trevor Sack's third game behind the bench, the Battlefords Midget Stars likely deserved a better result than an 8-5 loss to the Saskatoon Contacts Wednesday evening.

The passing of Dale Willick earlier this month was not only mourned by the entire North Saskatchewan River Hockey League, but in particular his home town team, Spiritwood, which coached for years.

Santa Claus Day was held in Radisson with Santa arriving by horse and wagon, driven by Stu Walton and his team of Belgians, Buck and Cindy. Many bags of candy were handed out to the kids, compliments of the Radisson Fire Department.

RCMP Turtleford detachment are investigating a string of thefts of vehicles, along with residential break and enters.

The Historic Battleford Lions Club has raised $10,000 from its first "Men's Comedy Night Out" event to go to the Credit Union CUPlex building fund.

The Manitou Creative Quilters held a special evening Nov. 26 when Anna Hergert, a professional fibre artist came to the Neilburg Seniors' Centre to speak to the local quilters.

Yes I blew it! Last time I reported that the Hoffnungsfelder Mennonite Women In Mission raised $180 at their evening Mission Sale. That is hardly notable, however the correct total of $1,870 is worth mentioning. Good job to the Women in Mission.

The city of North Battleford awarded its three-year contract for legal services at this week's council meeting.

A historic property on 100th Street in North Battleford's downtown core is getting new owners who say they plan to repair and renovate the building.

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope your Christmas season is all that you hoped it would be and Santa was good to all of you. The Grade 11 and 12 girls at H. Hardcastle School took part in a provincial cooking competition Nov. 20.