Battlefords News-Optimist

I recently endured a dental emergency. I won’t go into the gruesome details, and I’m just fine now, but the whole process reminded me of a rant I’ve been meaning to put to paper. We hear much hew and cry against the concept of two-tier health care.

There was a special event at River Heights Lodge Thursday afternoon as the grand opening of a new east side patio was celebrated.

Thanks to a pair of five-run innings the North Battleford Midget Beavers were able to sweep the Parkland Expos Sunday afternoon. They didn’t make it easy on themselves, however.

The 2015 CFL season is about to kickoff and all nine teams are lined up at the starter’s gate with identical 0-0 records. Savour this moment because everyone’s tied for first-place and optimism reigns supreme.

Most people in jail are dealing with both serious medical problems and difficult social situations

At least according to the Law Society of British Columbia, which advocates ditching Charter freedoms

From the Top of the Pile

Dumpster fires seem to be a growing sport in North Battleford.

North Battleford Fire Department says RCMP are investigating the cause of a shed fire at 111362 Clark Dr. early Monday morning. NBFD responded to a call at 2:14 a.m.

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