Battlefords News-Optimist

Having a strong offence is always a good thing. A well spread-out goal scoring attack can help make you one of the best teams in your league.

In like a lamb and out like a lion. I remember people saying in the spring we would pay for its early arrival. Pay we did. I wonder if anyone can remember a fall that not only closed in on Oct. 4, but also remained cloudy the entire month.

If you’re looking to buy your first home, you’ve probably heard about the recent changes to mortgage lending rules announced by the government. If you’re shopping for an insured mortgage, these changes could affect you significantly. Here’s how.

The snow on the playground has disappeared and been replaced by nice, big puddles. It is hard to resist fresh puddles, so many students are returning home at the end of the day with muddy, wet clothing.

There is free noon hour shinny at Don Ross Arena every Monday from noon to 1 p.m. until March 27 thanks to sponsorship from River City Plumbing, Heating and Air.

A reader shares his experience with a phone scam that he says others should be aware of. He has had three calls since Oct. 21 from "long distance,” as indicated on call display.

Battlefords RCMP conducted more than 50 investigations between 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Monday, Oct. 24 10:09 a.m. - Four break and enters to residences reported/discovered on Alfred Crescent in Cochin.

In Loving Memory of Jacob Philip Materi born April 2, 1932 at Macklin, Saskatchewan, passed away October 2, 2016 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

In Loving Memory of Jack (John) Higgins, born July 3rd, 1935 in Edam, Saskatchewan. Jack passed away on October 14, 2016 in North Battleford, SK, surrounded by his family.

The Trudeau government is not exactly a model of rectitude when it comes to managing its own debt and deficit