Battlefords News-Optimist

When stock markets start sliding and fear becomes the overwhelming emotion driving investor sentiment, it’s almost impossible not to want to do something – anything.

Dear Editor It must be spring and the flowers are in bloom, because everything just looks pretty at the Civic Centre with the Battlefords North Stars displaying some awesome looking tick-tack-toe passing leading to breathtaking goals.

Even in bad times, Alberta benefits significantly from its natural resources

Battlefords RCMP will be in a number of school zones in the Battlefords area to bring awareness to parents and the motoring public about school zone safety when school buses are present.

The second year Sharks goalie has had a solid campaign in between the pipes, which is now capped off by a Division III opportunity to play in Wisconsin, where she will be majoring in Biology.

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention was held in Regina this past week and the biggest news to come out of it was confirmation by Premier Brad Wall that the provincial government would run a deficit.

An active and distinguished member of the local First Nation community in the Battlefords has passed away. Harold Greyeyes died Jan. 31 at the age of 86. He leaves behind his wife Estelle and his family.

The Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers are ready to face off for Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco. After 18 years in the NFL, number 18 could finally hang them up after an incredible career.

History and Commentary From a Prairie Perspective

Distracted driving is the traffic safety spotlight for the month of February. Police across the province will be watching for people using cellphones to talk, text, email or surf the Internet while driving.