Battlefords News-Optimist

There were 965 unhappy aggressive drivers in Saskatchewan as a result of the province's RCMP detachments' participation in Operation Impact on the long weekend. From Friday, Oct. 10 to Monday Oct.

Prairie North Health Region and Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre have announced they are joining forces in this year's campaign to get as many residents as possible immunized against influenza.

The man accused of uttering an online threat to blow up the Battlefords bridge has entered a guilty plea to the charge. Arthur Knudsen appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Tuesday morning before Judge Lorna Dyck.

"May today there be peace within you. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be ..." - St. Teresa's Prayer Trust.

Another beautiful week to combine. Those who are not done yet are in the "hurry hard" mode. Some are done and are sitting back saying, "Whew! I'm glad that is over." Others, who still have jam left, are putting on anhydrous.

Thanksgiving 2014. Since we last joined hands around the turkey-laden table so much has happened in our world. Sadly, much of it has been tragic.

Here is a rundown of highlights from what was a busy Battleford town council meeting on Oct. 6. Most notable about the meeting is the fact the Town Hall is currently operating with temporary heat. River City Plumbing and Heating Ltd.

Some people might not notice the shop. It's a little hole-in-the-wall store on 13th Avenue with a modest sign hanging above the door. But once you get inside, customers are overwhelmed by the sounds of dogs and cats living their lives.

Ontario's financial status quo is not sustainable. That's the conclusion of numerous independent analyses, the former provincial treasurer and the province's own commission on reform of public sector services.

Next time you swing past your favourite farmers' market, have a guess at how long it's been around. If you figure 10 or even 15 years, you're probably guessing low- way low. In this province, farmers' markets are anything but recent.