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New Horizons hit the links the morning of Thursday, Sept. 4 for their weekly golf tournament.Twenty-four members participated on this beautiful morning. First place was taken by the foursome of Lyle and Jutta Whitbread and Faye and Brian Erickson.

North Battleford's Tawnie Kotyk had a strong performance at the 2014 Canadian National Archery Championships Aug. 1-10 in Lac La Biche, Alta.

There's something special about a new season in the NFL I just can't put my finger on what makes it so special. I'm not sure if its based on this particular time of year. The leaves will begin to fall soon. Students are back in the classroom.

The Battlefords North Stars' roster hopefuls split into two teams for the Black and White game Wednesday night at the Civic Centre.

The sun is still hot and the beaches are still open, but that didn't stop kids from Humboldt and area from heading out to the Uniplex last week for Broncos hockey school on Aug. 25-28.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] Out of all the judges in Canada, Jocelyn Moe was one of two females selected to be a judge for the weightlifting competitions at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. "It was really quick.

Just when I get out, something tries to pull me back in. In the Tuesday, April 22 edition of the News-Optimist, I wrote that I was hanging up my fantasy cleats, skates or sneakers.

It was a strong showing by the Battlefords North Stars' rookies Monday afternoon in Kindersley. The North Stars scored three power-play goals en route to a 5-1 victory over the Klippers.

Another week, another win.

The Battlefords North Stars hit the ice Monday, or at least some of the players and coaching staff did. The North Stars hosted their Future Stars Hockey Camp Aug. 25 to 29.