Battlefords News-Optimist

We, in small, out-of-the way communities work at staying viable and welcoming by organizing fun, meaningful, seasonal activities. These activities are aimed at attracting local residents of course, but also people from further afield as well. Aug.

By Louise Bernice Halfe Published by Coteau Books $16.95 9781550506655 Burning in this Midnight Dream by Louise Bernice Halfe is a book of poetry contrasted by photographs, centered around the truth and reconciliation process.

Tulips add spring colour to a perennial or mixed border and are often used in annual beds. Native to the Near East, the genus name, Tulipa, is from the Turkish tulbend, meaning turban, a reference to the flower form.

Last year’s rising phenomenon of the Saskatchewan Rush professional lacrosse team based out of Saskatoon was no secret.

As I sit at my desk penning these words, I can’t help but think of another morning 15 years ago today when I was doing the same thing, sitting at my desk, working on a writing assignment. Suddenly I heard my husband call me to the living room.

The Battlefords Midget AAA Stars first taste of competitive action went according to plan Saturday night.

Following Friday’s season opening win over the Kindersley Klippers, Battlefords North Stars general manager and head coach Nate Bedford wanted to see his team lower the amount of scoring chances they were giving up.

The 12th Avenue intersection from 98th to 95th Street and the 1200 block of 97th Street will be closed until Sept. 30 as part of a UPAR rehabilitation project. The 1100 block of 110th Street will be closed from until 5 p.m.

Even though our days are getting shorter and cooler, it is important to continue to care for your lawn, even though many of the outside chores are getting wrapped up.

It may not have been a picture-perfect way to start off the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season. However, the Battlefords North Stars were able to kick off the 2016-17 campaign with two points in their back pocket.