Battlefords News-Optimist

Due to ice problems Oct. 14, New Horizons began their curling season Oct. 21 at the Northland Power Curling Centre.

As I tossed around the idea of participating in a ballroom dance competition in Montreal several years ago, my (then) 23-year-old son was whole heartedly supportive of the idea.

Dear Editor There are few topics as contentious as abortion. It's one of those things you just don't bring up in polite conversation. However, in light of a recent letter to the editor , ("A matter of priorities, News-Optimist, Oct.

Two eastbound lanes on Railway Avenue in front of Fas Gas are closed today until 1 p.m. as crews take groundwater samples. The eastbound curb and northern-most eastbound lane at 391 Railway Avenue will be closed for the duration of the work.

Winter has arrived in the Northwest and SGI wants drivers to be prepared. "That first snowfall always seems to throw drivers for a loop," said Andrew Cartmell, president and CEO of SGI.

Alberta is a fantastic place to live. It's wildly prosperous, incredibly beautiful and the idea of a war breaking out here is thankfully inconceivable.

The North Battleford RCMP detachment responded to more than 130 calls for service over the three-day period between 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31 and 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3.

A Husqvarna leaf blower has been stolen from a grain truck parked in a field near Rochaven Road. Cut Knife RCMP say the theft occurred during the day Oct. 4.

A vehicle fire on Thatcher Avenue Sunday had North Battleford Fire Department on the scene for about 45 minutes. According to NBFD the call came in at about 1:45 p.m.

Well here we are! The Saskatchewan Roughriders have reached the final week of the 2014 regular season and they'll conclude the 18-game schedule this Saturday at 6 p.m. when they host the Edmonton Eskimos. Then it's playoff time.