Battlefords News-Optimist

With snow on the ground and spring several weeks away, I’ve been trying to warm myself up by thinking about hot things. Since this is a gardening column, I’ll focus on hot peppers.

I’m really fond of my new car. Penny (you figure it out), a brand, spanking new Chevy Cruz, and I have been united for the past few months. For several years I’ve been driving a three-quarter ton truck, known to me as Horace.

In Loving Memory of Irene Nichol born April 6, 1925 at Bromhead, SK., passed away January 21, 2016 in North Battleford, SK.

To help those truly in need we must first distinguish whether they are suffering temporary or persistent spells of poverty

The Battlefords AAA Sharks are working towards accomplishing their goals in the playoffs, and are beginning to be acknowledged for their hard work they have put in this season.

Destination Battlefords held their annual general meeting Wednesday and Executive Director Ryan Bater was unusually excited to give his report.

Life as I know It

Under the tax rules, any money you get from an employer (or ex-employer) as a so-called “retiring allowance” (that’s tax talk for severance or other types of payments made on leaving a job) will be taxable as income to you.

The Battlefords Stars clashed with the Notre Dame Argos for the second time in eight days, looking for the sweep and their eighth win of the month. To say they played well would be an incredible understatement.

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