Battlefords News-Optimist

A reader recently asked me whether he should cash out of his $10,000 TFSA, which earns 0.5% interest, and put it in an opportunity that he says could earn him 30%. He wants to know whether he’ll be penalized if he withdraws his funds.

Fake news was around long before Donald Trump made it a thing - and it hit Canada's energy sector hard

Over the last couple of weeks, the Battlefords North Stars have been looking for an improved performance from their power play.

Much more can and should be done by governments to address this serious health issue for our aging population

Winter on the prairies can be long, cold and dreary. It is nice to do something to make the year extra special. Why not brighten up your day – and you diet and eat some flowers? They brighten up any meal and even add some extra nutrition.

There will be a new face behind the bench for the Battlefords AAA Stars as they try and grab the final playoff spot in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League this season.

Friday was Family Literacy Day and the Grades 2 through 5 classes invited parents and guardians to come to the school to share books with the students.

By Allan Kehler Published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing $15.95 ISBN 978-1-927756-53-9 Stress: every person deals with some amount of it. Some turn to vices (drugs, alcoholism, over-eating). Some become angry, fearful or depressed.

Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately 40 calls for service from 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 to 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3 including: 9: 58 a.m. - Report of a two-vehicle collision at 11th Avenue and 107th Street.

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