Battlefords News-Optimist

Environmentalists received an early Christmas present on November 12 when U.S. President Barack Obama and China's President Xi Jinping issued a "joint announcement" over the control of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States and China.

The Empty Stocking Fund's 2014 campaign has kicked off. It launched with the organization's annual beef on a bun luncheon at Third Avenue United Church, where guests enjoyed beef, coleslaw, a drink and cake.

BOOY: In Loving Memory of Nykola (Nick) Booy who was born Dec. 16, 1921 at Spedden, AB. Nick passed away on Nov.

The Battlefords Stars probably deserved better than a split after all the shots they fired at the Swift Current Legionnaires this weekend.

This week was mostly just below zero, not that bad outside whenever the Big Guy shut off the wind. It was crazy wind, too, as it would come up in the middle of the night and be blowing like the dickens first thing in the morning.

Helping someone going through a depressive episode is difficult as a friend, spouse, parent, sibling or caregiver. As with any other mental health concern, there are varying degrees, types, and depth to a depressive episode.

When a young man lashes out at society in the most brutal of ways, I cannot forget the fact that he is someone's son. I have three sons. I cannot help but wonder. We take on the world when we raise a child. We do the best we can with what we have.

Many in contemporary society believe our built history encumbers the trade and commerce of a city and that old buildings should come under the wrecking ball in order to make way for new construction. Simple. Except that it's not that simple.

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HYNNE: May 15, 1930 - November 18, 2014. Robert Douglas Hynne passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon, SK.