Battlefords News-Optimist

Crop Report for Aug. 30 to Sept. 5

Fall is a special time for farmers. It has always been my favourite time of year. But fall is also filled with long hours, large equipment and lack of time as frost and rain loom ahead. This can be a dangerous combination.

Living Sky School Division was eager to show Education Minister Don Morgan the impact of the Gateway to Success program in the division.

A compensation increase for the volunteer firefighters who serve the town of Battleford was granted by council at Tuesday evening's regular council meeting. The decision follows a request by councillors at their last meeting Aug.

Rachelle Anne-Marie, Dec. 30, 1952 - Aug 27, 2016. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rachelle Eaket, loving wife and mother.

In Loving Memory of Stella Dmytryshyn born on December 3, 1922 at Fenwood, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2016 at Battlefords Union Hospital. Left to cherish her memories are her children: Wayne, Saskatoon, SK.

Peacefully, on Monday, September 5, 2016, Heather Lynne Nichol (nee McLeod) passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon, Manitoba, at the age of 68.

Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, called last week when I was researching a question that sometimes plagues folks.

Are the Liberals really serious about growing the economy and encouraging Canadians to move up the income ladder?