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Averil Hall / Freelance Photographer

Averil Hall / Freelance Photographer

Averil Hall, a member of the News Photographers Association of Canada, is an award-winning freelance photographer. Her work has appeared in the national press as well as Saskatchewan dailies. In addition to her primary work for the Battlefords News-Optimist her work has also been featured in Cut Knife and Meadow Lake newspapers. Her photos have also appeared in Prairie North magazine and the work of the National Film Board. Averil particularly enjoys taking sports, event and hard news photos.
Assignments of note include the Gerald Stanley murder trial, Prime Minister Trudeau’s visit to Poundmaker First Nation to exonerate Chief Poundmaker and the local coverage of two homeless First Nation individuals from North Battleford who were given bus tickets to go to Vancouver. More of Averil’s work can be found at mphocus.com.

Recent Work by Averil

A look at the Queen's Hotel, Battleford, Part I

A look at the Queen's Hotel, Battleford, Part I

A look at the Queen's Hotel, Battleford, Part II

A look at the Queen's Hotel, Battleford, Part II

NBCK Jazz Band headlines fundraiser

NBCK Jazz Band headlines fundraiser

An enjoyable jazzy dinner and dance was held at the Kinsmen Band Hall Saturday night. Everyone commented how they enjoyed the evening and hope that it will happen again next year.
Theatre on the Rink tells a story of wanting to be a bison

Theatre on the Rink tells a story of wanting to be a bison

The 15-minute musical on ice was based on a Cree story and was performed twice on Sunday at the Connaught School ice rink.
Photos: Battlefords teachers stage another one-day strike

Photos: Battlefords teachers stage another one-day strike

Sunday was Family Day at the Festival of Trees in the Battlefords

Sunday was Family Day at the Festival of Trees in the Battlefords

The annual Festival of Trees raises funds for BUH.
Lights of Joy herald the Christmas season

Lights of Joy herald the Christmas season

'Tis the season in Battleford
Battleford remembers

Battleford remembers

Battlefords businesses honoured for excellence, Tatchells added to hall of fame

Battlefords businesses honoured for excellence, Tatchells added to hall of fame

Winning Business of the Year was Austin Saddlery.
Signs of Change: New directions on popular Finlayson Island

Signs of Change: New directions on popular Finlayson Island

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