Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords Midget Stars appear to be on the cusp of being a playoff contender in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League, but they are still searching for a more consistency before they can take the next step.

Battlefords Tribal Council has big expansion plans for Gold Eagle Lodge and the existing area starting in 2011, with plans in the works to considerably increase accommodations available.

I have been more than busy the past few weeks. One day, I would be taking pictures at an NDP fundraiser that Dwain Lingenfelter shows up for. Then I'd be at city council. Or in court. Or I would be on the road.

How will the focus on league imports affect the teams? Which teams are back in and which one's are out? Will the Hawks be able to defend their title? Those are just a few of the questions surrounding the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League, as act

The chief executive officer of Enterprise Saskatchewan was back home in north Battleford to tout the economic opportunities available in Saskatchewan Chris Dekker was in the city to speak at a noon luncheon at the Western Development Museum hosted by

After putting the C and As on his players, Ken Pearson's Battlefords North Stars responded with two home wins on the weekend.

Holiday season is coming up, and along with it, festive parties replete with eggnog, mistletoe kisses and possibly one too many glasses of holiday cheer.

Many moons ago, in the fall of either 2003 or 2004, I attended a sod turning for a new hotel in North Battleford. The event took place on the east side of the casino complex, near what would turn into the Gold Ridge Centre.

For the past 11 years, Concern for Youth has been helping at-risk youth in the community. Today, Concern for Youth needs the community's help.

Art is everywhere. Last week it came to the Maidstone High School gymnasium in living colour. Happy Harbour Comics of Edmonton visited the school as part of their store's outreach program.