Battlefords News-Optimist

The village of Ruddell can be added to the list of Saskatchewan communities in need of a potable water system, according to former mayor Byron Olsen. The village gets its water from a dugout. The water system is classified as hygienic.

Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club held their third general meeting Dec. 6. A Christmas party, held at Milleton Hall Dec. 11, was discussed. Hannah Bedwell did a Cloverbud demonstration. She showed how she baked cookies.

JANUARY 7 Battlefords North Stars host the Melville Millionaires for the final time this season in SJHL action. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre. JANUARY 7 Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League has Battleford scheduled to play in Maymont.

Dear Editor Thank you for publishing my letter, "What's a four-besider?" in your Dec. 2issue. A librarian at the Lakeland Library promptly solved this mystery.

It's more than a decade since I began writing these articles and I wanted to offer something fresh and inspiring. Going over some of my past musings I decided to offer these Lessons from The Sea.

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.