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Battlefords News-Optimist

All's fair in the name game

In the Dec. 3 edition of the Regional Optimist, Editor Becky Doig opined that the Raise The Roof committee might have exercised too much zeal in naming various portions of the facility in honour of supporting businesses and individuals.
A century of financial services

A century of financial services

The local branch of the CIBC celebrated 100 years of service in Maidstone Friday. The Standard Bank of Canada opened its doors in the community Dec. 12, 1910.
Memories mesh with the senses

Memories mesh with the senses

There are times when I'm flooded with memories. They can be triggered by a sight, sound, smell or taste. In this busy season my schedule is full and my senses are overloaded.

An extraordinary event

Dear Editor I would like to send a bouquet to the volunteers at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Our family took a "Walk Through Bethlehem" last weekend. It was an enjoyable, interactiveactivity for people of all ages.
Oil and gas firing on all cylinders

Oil and gas firing on all cylinders

North America may have gone through a bad recession, but Saskatchewan is doing just fine, thanks. Right now the oil and gas industry is firing on all cylinders. In December, we saw a record petroleum rights land sale for that month.
Going up? Table Mountain opens new chair lift

Going up? Table Mountain opens new chair lift

As some hid inside their warm houses Saturday and quivered at the sight of the snow falling, others were outside enjoying the winter weather at Table Mountain.
Dedicated service to BRSI honoured

Dedicated service to BRSI honoured

Battlefords Residential Services Inc. (BRSI) held their annual Christmas and awards function Nov. 27 in conjunction with Battlefords Community Players supper theatre at the Western Development Museum.
Quilters stitch together a productive year

Quilters stitch together a productive year

Twenty members of the Rivers Edge Quilters met at the Don Ross craft room Dec. 7 for the final meeting of a successful year. Members meet regularly throughout the year to work on a variety of projects for themselves and for the community.
Minor hockey teams close to Christmas break

Minor hockey teams close to Christmas break

Midget AA Barons The Barons played on the road twice this weekend, but neither of their game's results were recorded at press time. The Barons host Watson Friday, Prince Albert Sunday and Unity Dec. 22.
Preparation begins for World Junior holiday tradition

Preparation begins for World Junior holiday tradition

Although this year's IIHF World Junior Championship is across the continent and in Buffalo instead of a short drive to Saskatoon, the interest and excitement is once again starting to build, as Team Canada puts its hopefuls through the paces this wee
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