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Battlefords News-Optimist

And the survey says

While far from scientific, a newsoptimist.ca poll has a message of some kind for city council when it meets Feb. 7 to discuss the next stage of the CUPlex project.

Auxiliary hosts card tournaments

The Maidstone Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies' Auxiliary held a cribbage and kaiser tournament Jan. 22 at the local Legion Hall on Main Street. The turnout was not as large as hoped for, but those who attended enjoyed the event.

Skating rink offers exercise venue

It is good to know Waseca skating rink has been in operation since the end of December. The rink is available to families and individuals who are interested in making skating a part of their exercise and recreation activities.
Maintaining dictatorships keeps the oil flowing

Maintaining dictatorships keeps the oil flowing

I was just 14 at the time, coming into the world as it were, when the Berlin Wall fell. As a child, I grew up with the prospect of nuclear annihilation at any moment.

Memorial dance benefits United Way

Battlefords United Way Executive Director Jane Zielke has announced that proceeds from the Aaron Fauchon New Year's Eve memorial dance totaled $11,466.

January departs on a cold note

January has passed quickly and is going out on a cold note. We have been fortunate not to have had the storms that have plagued some other parts of Canada. The plus temperatures we experienced last week have made walking treacherous in some places.

Fees go up with council passing bylaws

A host of fees for a range of items are going up at in North Battleford, following the final passage of a number of fee bylaws Jan. 24.
2011 Tankard schedule ready to rock

2011 Tankard schedule ready to rock

Let's get this party started. The 2011 Men's Provincial SaskTel Tankard starts today at the North Battleford Civic Centre. The draw was released last week, and the 16 teams will all be in action Wednesday.
AAA Sharks drowned by Bears

AAA Sharks drowned by Bears

The Battlefords AAA Sharks and Prince Albert Bears battled at the Battleford Arena Thursday in Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League action and it was the Bears rallying to earn the win.
Lessons from the sea: riding out the storm

Lessons from the sea: riding out the storm

This winter we've been pounded with rain and wind. Just this morning, in fact, I got up to find the neighbours' "tent garage" in our back yard.
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