Battlefords News-Optimist

North Battleford city council unanimously approved a resolution Monday that advances an energy-efficiency proposal put forth by SaskPower.

Believe it or not, the 2014 Juno Breakthrough Artist of the Year is coming to play in tiny Neilburg, Saskatchewan, not one night but two. Neilburg, a town of only 448, will be hosting hot new country artist Brett Kissel at a dinner and dance Dec.

It was confirmed at city council Monday that the Snow Angel program is coming back to North Battleford for another year.

"If somebody falls, I like to pick them up," says a North Battleford woman recently honoured by the Saskatchewan Ukrainian community. "I want to help. That's what my mom and dad taught us.

News that Saskatoon has been named the second Centre of Responsibility in the province was not unexpected to the City of North Battleford's community safety co-ordinator. Herb Sutton told council Monday that the news was "not a big surprise to me.

Ed, my neighbour next door, was told that I have been gaining weight. My neighbour keeps telling me that my walking at the walking track is a failure.

Yuck! Winter driving! Driving, Tuesday I saw two vehicles pull out onto the highway, windows frosted and snow piled on their vehicles. What's with that? There are also drivers who come right up to your back bumper and than decide to pass you.

There was an aura of complacency in Queen's Park as the Ontario government released its update on the state of provincial finances.

We won't complain about the weather as we see such weather that is so destructive and terrible, elsewhere. We must count our blessings.

North Battleford is taking a leading role within the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association in calling for an inquiry or round table on missing and murdered indigenous women.