Battlefords News-Optimist

Players from Mayfair, Medstead, Spiritwood, Speers, Maymont and Regina joined together to play in the 32nd annual Twilight Men's Softball Tournament in Regina Aug. 7 and 8.

The usually globe-trotting MP for Battlefords-Lloydminster was back in his home riding Monday to speak to Rotary Club members about the burning federal issues of the day.

A double-raise takeout may simply come down to plain old luck, but what if you could practice that under the tutelage of a Olympic gold medalists? I'd say your odds, just got better.

Lloydminster rural RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in connection to the case of a missing dog. The dog, named Oscar, a basset hound, was one of two dogs that was on the loose on highway 16 near Lashburn on August 3.

The final push is on to shave every last hair off of Derek Schmidt's scalp. Schmidt, of Bill and Don's Men's Wear has pledged to have his head shaved if $10,000 can be raised for the Credit Union CUPlex by August 31.

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum houses hundreds of historical baseball artifacts and Saturday 13 inductees, one family and one team graced the hall of fame.

After three days of scheduled action, just two teams sit in the standings without a loss. The Huskies are 2-0-1 to start the season as they thumped the Silver Bullets 53-12 Aug. 19 and 28-0 over the Slammers Tuesday.

The second Annual Battle Inn The Fords turned out great, with five local bands rocking out to three judges and a loud crowd of supporters. The bands that participated were Keara Monument, Palm Tree Pilots, Chevrotains, Six Blocks, and Mister Fire.

The ceremony may have been short and sweet Saturday, but to those honoured it was a meaningful and appreciated ceremony held at the Battleford Legion Hall.

Eldebrock, an up-and-coming rock band, recently won an award for their website, www.eldebrock.net. The award, presented by the Interactive Media Council, was for website design in the music category.