Battlefords News-Optimist

My early morning musing was, "Shine a little light on it?" or "Shed a little light on it?” I Googled my query and found both phrases.

Laurentian Canada's antagonism toward Alberta has more to do with its own self-interest than the environment

Planning for retirement is an old issue, but now there’s a new take on it: pre-retirement planning. In the past, the focus was on how much pension income was needed to replace actively earned income from employment, to live comfortably until death.

Walking has become a much-loved and valued part of my life resulting in remarkable improvements in my health and appearance. For nearly a year I’ve started each day at the track. Then, tendonitis hit.

Be on the lookout for loggerhead shrikes (aka butcherbirds) perching on fence posts, barbed wire, or dead branches in shrub patches and shelter belts; especially around abandoned farmsteads.

New grads fresh out of university may have received some cash gifts from proud parents and relatives. Some may be tempted to blow it on partying and living the high life.

Helen took over management of the sales team, and realized that while sales were steady they hadn’t grown over the last year. Existing clients were placing orders of about the same size, not purchasing more.

I’m not a very good golfer, so every time I prepare for a shot I ask myself: What’s the worst thing that could happen? Sand trap? Water? Trees? I base my club selection and flight direction accordingly.

Etcheverry, Dora passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 with family present at the Villa Pascal in North Battleford at the age of 92.

Leeanne Catherine Koshykowski: It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend on June 9, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 67 years.