Battlefords News-Optimist

"Life may not be the party we hoped for ... but while we are here we might as well dance." Now that's just about the best advice I've heard in a long time.

As winter creeps closer outdoor sports continue to wrap up in the Battlefords and Sept. 18 marked the end of the Battlefords Horseshoe Club season.

It has been shown study after study, that married couples live longer than their unmarried counterparts. However, a recent study shows you may want to consider another factor before getting married, your age difference.

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School junior Vikings put together another strong effort and earned their third win of the season.

Two Battlefords Barons AA teams began action in the Centre Four Hockey League and the result was the same for both. The Parkland Pulse Peewee AA Barons hosted the West Central Wheat Kings Saturday at the Don Ross Arena and lost 4-2.

Three vehicle fires were extinguished by North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services crews Saturday The most serious occurred in the RM of North Battleford Saturday just before 5 p.m.

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Debate team went to their first debate of the year at the University of Saskatchewan Oct. 1. For this tournament the debate team consisted of two teams and coach Lynne Thompson.

As the days grow shorter and the shadows longer, thoughts of the darker holiday may start creeping into the minds of Battlefordians.

Dear Editor Regarding the City of North Battleford bylaw about school bus activated stop arm and flashing lights: it's a farce. I just spent all afternoon in court lately to testify against a driver who failed to stop.

Maidstone High School officially kicked off for our school's yearly QSP magazine sale campaign Oct. 5. Magazine sale run until Oct. 21. If you are interested in ordering a magazine subscription please call the school or order online at www.qsp.ca.