Battlefords News-Optimist

When News-Optimist reporter Jason Antonio went to talk with Robert Forrest on his 100th birthday three years ago, Forrest said he didn't have any plans for a 101st birthday.

One of the themes of this week's John Cairns' News Watch is the lack of "anything to do" in the Battlefords. It's a common lament, heard not just among young people in this community.

When I phoned a few of my editors to say there would be no column last week due to an arm injury, I was immediately riddled with guilt.

It's that time of year again! Santa is making a list, and checking it twice! But how about you parents, do you have a Christmas list? Do you know what your children want for Christmas? You might be able to save yourself some time and money by asking

Story:I hate doctor's offices. Pretty much everyone there is sick and spreading germs. Everything you touch is likely a candidate for a level four biological lab analysis. We were at the paediatrician the other day for Spencer.

The netminders of the Battlefords AAA Sharks had their hands more than full against the Notre Dame Hounds on the weekend in Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League action.

Not only is the SJHL Showcase a chance for individual players to put their skills on display, but it also gives teams an opportunity to make up some ground in the standings as all SJHL teams play two games on the weekend under one roof.

The Battleford Peewee Sharks can't be captured and in turn captured the championship of their home tournament on the weekend. Saturday, the Sharks led the tournament off with a convincing 6-0 win over Tisdale.

Bach, Beethoven and Brahms - the three B's. The music of these three masters was featured Saturday in the first of a series of concerts being presented by Jaya Hoy and Lisa Hornung.

As we move closer to Christmas everyone starts to think about the good times ahead with friends and family back home over the holidays. Although they are professional athletes, believe it or not, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are no different.