Battlefords News-Optimist

TJ Omelchenko has been in the pumpkin business for the past three years. He's built up a regular clientele for his crop, experimented with different varieties and is planning to expand next year.

Back in the beginning of October, I found myself facing what I call the season of eating.

It was an opportunity not many hockey players get - a chance to play an international hockey game. The Battlefords North Stars had that opportunity Monday, as they took on the Sweden Under 17 Team at the Civic Centre.

With a variety of bands, choirs and talented performers, the Battlefords have a rich variety of musical offerings. And it seems this atmosphere will continue, as young, developing musicians excel in their music instruction.

A man charged in connection to a firearms incident on Poundmaker First Nation remains in custody pending a decision on bail. Arnold Pete of Poundmaker First Nation was in North Battleford provincial court Friday for a show cause hearing.

Physician recruitment again topped the agenda of the North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings Ltd. board when they met Dec. 15 at Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford.

Our sympathy to the Harbridge family on the passing of Bill Harbridge. Bill was a one time resident of Pine Island Apartments. Theresa Kennedy spent Christmas eve with her daughters, Kim and Jackie Gerbig and Buck and Jackie Gerbig.

Dear Editor The Sask Party's Bob Bjornerud wrote a long letter in the Dec. 29 News-Optimist, evidently in response to an article quoting Dwain Lingenfelter in the Dec. 15 issue.

The Battlefords North Stars hosted the Under 17 Sweden Team Monday at the Civic Centre and it was the Swedes winning the international exhibition game. Mitch Galbraith scored the game's first goal, but from then on the Swedes' skill took over.

In nearly 40 days, the Battlefords Midget Stars will have their sixth coach behind the bench. After relieving Martin Smith of his duties Nov.