Battlefords News-Optimist

Saskatchewan Party members couldn't stop going up to Larry Doke to give him a congratulatory handshake following his victory in the nomination race in Cut Knife-Turtleford Friday night.

More changes are coming for the Battlefords North Stars.

The Community Youth Choir's first recital of the season is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 14 at Logie Hall in the Third Avenue United Church.

With volleyball playoffs just over a week away, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School senior boys' team appears to be peaking at the right time.

Some glaring mistakes and a bad five minutes were the difference when the Battlefords Stars hosted the Prince Albert Mintos Wednesday at the Civic Centre. "We took five minutes off and it cost us," said Stars' assistant coach Derek Schmidt.

Sometimes it is referred to as "winter blues." The lethargic, gloomy feeling many people experience during the winter months. It is more commonly referred to as SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder.

The Battlefords Music Teachers Association is hosting a performance by the well-known Meota Hobby Band. The Meota Hobby Band performance, Sunday, Nov. 21 at Chapel Gallery at 3 p.m.

It was a scary Halloween weekend for goaltenders during two weekend tilts between the Battlefords Stars and Yorkton Harvest in Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League action.

For years the scariest play in hockey was that check or push on a player positioned three feet from the boards and unable to defend himself.

The West Yellowhead Waste Resource Authority or WYWRA welcomed dignitaries, directors and guests to a customer appreciation and official grand opening celebration at their new building last Friday.