Battlefords News-Optimist

Mike Pylypow had four goals and an assist in the Meota Combines' 9-6 win over the Battleford Beaver Blues in an SPHL exhibtion game Oct. 16 at Battleford Arena. Meota jumped out to a 2-0 lead before eight minutes were played.

Repairs are getting underway on the "old bridges" across the North Saskatchewan River. Scaffolding has been erected to allow for repairs to the concrete piers.

Police issued 760 tickets to drivers speeding in school zones during September's province-wide traffic safety spotlight focusing on school zone safety.

This has been another very pleasant week with nice sunny days except for a little overcast and spitting Wednesday. Every morning I wake up and look out to see if that dreaded snow has arrived.

Brady O'Sullivan scored with 13 seconds left to give the Battlefords North Stars a 4-3 win over the Klippers Tuesday night in Kindersley. The North Stars have won four of their last five games. It also snapped the Klippers' five-game winning streak.

What is the cost of losing a good employee? Entrepreneurs know it can be high.

Brandon Lesko and Layne Young each had a goal and two assists as the Stars beat the Saskatoon Blazers 6-2 Tuesday night at the Civic Centre. The win was the seventh-straight win for the Stars.

Cash is king-it's a common saying in the business world. But surprisingly few entrepreneurs take steps to manage their cash flow so they don't wind up with an empty bank account and nothing to pay the bills.

The last of three people charged in a well-publicized April 5 shooting spree in North Battleford has been sentenced. Troy Delorme, who has been in custody since April, was sentenced Tuesday in provincial court to 10 months in jail.

I have a very hard time giving up old shoes - the shoes that fit properly, the shoes I can actually walk in, without throbbing pain as an after effect.?? I have bunions and the widest part of my foot is 4 1/2 inches across.