Battlefords News-Optimist

It’s not too late, there are still a few days before Christmas to get your gardener a special, albeit last minute, gift or two. And even though we’re in the midst of winter, many garden centres and specialty tool stores are open.

The Flin Flon Bombers (17-7-5-4) were on a six-game losing streak when they came to the Civic Centre Friday.

Hanbidge on Horticulture

Auditor General offered important criticisms and suggestions for improvement, but don't throw out the baby with the bathwater

But what was it all about anyway?

Activity-based funding may discharge patients from hospital 'quicker but sicker'

North Battleford’s Andrew Albers is officially returning to North America to play baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Twitter Friday that they have signed the left-handed pitcher to a minor league contract.

A number of former Battlefords Sharks players returned to the Battleford Arena ice Thursday night to take on the current Sharks squad in an all-star alumni contest. It was a game that saw little scoring for much of the contest.

Boots and Bouquets

I wonder if any of you were looking forward to seeing The Interview on Christmas Day.