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Notre Dame fills the net against Sharks

Notre Dame fills the net against Sharks

The netminders of the Battlefords AAA Sharks had their hands more than full against the Notre Dame Hounds on the weekend in Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League action.
North Stars split at Showcase

North Stars split at Showcase

Not only is the SJHL Showcase a chance for individual players to put their skills on display, but it also gives teams an opportunity to make up some ground in the standings as all SJHL teams play two games on the weekend under one roof.
Peewee Sharks are golden hosts

Peewee Sharks are golden hosts

The Battleford Peewee Sharks can't be captured and in turn captured the championship of their home tournament on the weekend. Saturday, the Sharks led the tournament off with a convincing 6-0 win over Tisdale.
Three B's first of concert series

Three B's first of concert series

Bach, Beethoven and Brahms - the three B's. The music of these three masters was featured Saturday in the first of a series of concerts being presented by Jaya Hoy and Lisa Hornung.
Riders say thanks to loyal fans

Riders say thanks to loyal fans

As we move closer to Christmas everyone starts to think about the good times ahead with friends and family back home over the holidays. Although they are professional athletes, believe it or not, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are no different.
Santa stops by for a visit

Santa stops by for a visit

Meota ADRA sponsored Santa Day in Meota Dec. 4. This event has been a regular occurrence here for many years and will continue for many years to come.

Sharpshooters claim turkey prizes

The Speers and District Recreation Board held their annual turkey shoot Nov. 26 and 27 with 98 turkeys being won by sharpshooters aiming at pie plate targets. They also had a roulette wheel.

Lighting up for the Christmas season

It's no doubt that we know this is December when we see the beautiful Christmas decorations in the lounge and the lovely, sparking lights of different colours on the Christmas tree. It just really puts you in the mood for this season of the year.
A pro am cultural event

A pro am cultural event

Saskatchewan's only professional ballet company performed a program of contemporary and classical works in North Battleford Saturday as part of the Ballet Across the Prairies tour.

Gap between middle class and weathy continues to grow

Dear Editor My hat is off to William Wardill, who wrote the commentary, "Restore balance between needs and ability to pay," in the Dec. 1 issue of the News-Optimist.
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