Battlefords News-Optimist

This is the time of year when families turn to thinking about where to go and what to do on this summer’s vacation. This year a serious factor that looms is the price of gas.

Wilkie News

Saskatchewan Hospital director Linda Shynkaruk recently reported to the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce hospital staff expect to take possession of the new facility Aug. 2, with patients to move in around November.

Borden and Radisson News

Many urban dwellers may lack either the proper growing environment or the space to successfully grow vegetables or flowers. If you live in an apartment or condo or your tiny backyard is shady, that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy gardening.

During a presentation to council last Thursday, Director of Finance/Deputy CAO David Gillan explained some of the Town of Battleford’s upcoming capital projects. 2018 is the year some previously-approved projects will begin.

The Town of Battleford passed its 2018 budget last Thursday, with advice from someone familiar to North Battleford city council. David Gillan is now Battleford’s director of finance/deputy CAO.

It was with a sigh of relief that I read the federal budget papers back in February, as the anticipated changes, especially to corporate tax rules, were not as onerous as we had thought they might be.

Estate planning is a very serious business. The estate represents a lifetime of saving with, perhaps, associated scrimping and sacrifices along the way. It is a lifelong effort.

Maidstone Drop in Centre