Battlefords News-Optimist

Highway 4 continues to be an accident-filled stretch of road as emergency personnel responded to another accident south of Battleford Saturday.

The Maymont Settlers hosted the Radisson Wheat Kings Sunday night and it came down to the final 36 seconds to determine a winner. Kenton Albert had a hat trick and two assists to lead the Maymont attack.

Every year, students at Notre Dame School raise money for humanitarian projects in developing countries. "Because we're a Catholic school, it's really important for us to promote stewardship among our students," said teacher Lindsay Charabin.

Speers and District United Church held their annual White Gift Sunday and Christmas program Dec. 12. The gifts collected during the service will be sent to Interval House in North Battleford. The church service was conduced by Rev.

As we gather together over the holidays, surrounded by warmth and company, it's nice to imagine that everyone has a warm, loving place to call home.

Special thanks from River Heights Lodge residents and staff to Jim, Murray, Kevin and Al with North Battleford Handi-bus for giving us such a great experience on our "twinkle tour" of the Battlefords.

The RM of Round Hill met for its final meeting of the year Dec 10. For the first time in several years there is a full council of seven.

As I get my thoughts together to write down some of my usual ramblings, we are right on the verge of celebrating one of Christianity's most important celebrations. Christmas is only a few days, hours and minutes away.

In seven North Saskatchewan River Hockey League games this weekend, everything went according to plan at least for the higher ranked teams. Every game went the way of the standings as the higher ranked team won in every matchup.

The Maymont Central School seniorboys' volleyball team ended a successful season with a trip to 2A provincials in Medstead. They played well and were excellent sports. The team captured fourth place, losing a close bronze medal match to Medstead.