Battlefords News-Optimist

Easter, while a Christian celebration, derives its name from the pagan goddess representing spring, Eastre. And in keeping with the spring theme, many of the plants associated with Easter are early spring bloomers.

At last week's budget session, Battleford town council agreed it was time to move forward with plans to build a new fire hall. Battleford's fire chief of 34 years, Larry Gabruch, would like to see construction begin by late 2016.

The Northland Power Curling Centre was home to some high-calibre curling over the weekend. Especially from Team Korte of Saskatoon. Korte’s rink went undefeated en route to securing their spot at the 2016 Mixed Canadian Championships in Toronto Nov.

The Battlefords AAA Stars needed a win Saturday to force a fifth and final game in the SMAAAHL finals. They couldn't muster one, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Regina Pat Canadians, losing the title on home ice for the second year in a row.

Let’s get one thing straight; the Buffalo Sabres are not a good hockey team. But the thing is, they weren’t good before they traded away half of their roster.

The Water Security Agency is advising the public of ice conditions on the Battle River near North Battleford. Recent inspections by WSA show a significant buildup of ice at the confluence of the Battle and North Saskatchewan rivers.

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Motorists are being advised the curbside lane on the north side of 11th Avenue will be closed Tuesday morning between 101st and 103rd Streets as Sask Power crews work on the lines. The work will take place from 7:30 a.m. through to noon.

Could push our already strained health-care system towards collapse

Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett is increasing his influence on what and how we eat