Battlefords News-Optimist

The call from the 911 dispatcher comes at 1 a.m. There is a house on fire in Spruce Home, 20 kilometres north of Prince Albert. The occupants have evacuated, but an adjoining garage and workshop contains fuel cans.

Battleford RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in a robbery that occurred the evening of Oct. 1.

Battlefords RCMP responded to over 60 calls for service from 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5 to 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 including the following incidents: Friday, Nov. 5 6:55 a.m. - Report of a male on Gardiner Dr. who looked confused.

I have stumbled across a strategy that works well for me. "Cast a big net and then focus on what you reel in.” I do it often. I sent out mass emails to extended family and ended up with a few reunions in the works.

Leg Watch Oct. 24 - Nov. 1

People often can’t help but smile when they see six-year-old Kamryn Bond lay a wreath with her friend, Shannon Krasowski, 40, at their local Remembrance Day ceremony.

Most of us have busy lives, too busy to take care of finicky indoor plants that require exacting care to thrive and reward us with flowers.

As year-end approaches, it’s time to start thinking about the tax implications of distributions from your various investments.

The Mervin 4-H Beef Club had its first meeting on Oct. 24.

Yes, unfortunately, I think the writing is on the wall, and the intent, I believe, is to raze the building. Readers of the Regional Optimist may recall my letter to premier Brad Wall and his reply that were both published in the June 30 edition.