Battlefords News-Optimist

A weekend of skill development, fun and a chance to watch some elite hockey, that is what is in store for four local area hockey players and 156 others from across the province.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, his cabinet and caucus are famous for their distrust of the media and their subsequent inaccessibility. He has that minority government thing going, and seems to be in a constant state of damage prevention.

North Battleford's Parks, Recreation, Culture and Heritage Committee met Monday and approved four community grant during the session.

The second of two buildings moved were on to a new site Sept. 16 to begin the process of eventually baling and selling recycled newsprint and cardboard in Radisson.

RCMP in Colonsay continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Victor Mateyshin, an 84-year-old man from the community of Bruno.

CFL wrap: Okay, okay let's hear itI was wrong about Durant and he's the best thing to come along since Tim Hortons announced it's new sun-dried tomato chicken wrap.

Opinions, facts and non-facts about an indoor playing field are billowing through the media like wind-driven dust.

Three individuals charged in the treaty land entitlement fraud case at Mosquito First Nation are planning to go to trial. Chief Clarence Stone, Clifford Spyglass and Gerald Bird have all elected to be tried in Court of Queen's Bench by judge alone.

The John Paul II Collegiate boys' team came so close to winning their home tournament, but since it was the first tournament of the season they have to be happy with the result. The boys competed with Medstead, Meadow Lake and Maymont.

SEPTEMBER 24 Battlefords Midget AA Barons will play Meadow Lake in exhibition action. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre. SEPTEMBER 25 Battlefords AAA Stars will host Regina in the first game of the regular season. Game time is 2:30 p.m.