Battlefords News-Optimist

Halloween might be over, but the witches are still working hard and still hanging around the Battlefords rehearsing for the next production by Battlefords Community Players.

Lest we forget Please take part in one of the several Remembrance Day services coming up, whether at the school or the community-wide one held at St. Peter's Parish.

The Simushir, a Russian-flagged cargo vessel is the newest cause celebre of anti-tanker activists out in British Columbia.

If you like dull overcast weather, we had it. Last week was not my favourite weather. Plus, most days we had wind that cut like a knife through your clothes right down to your socks.

The Battlefords Midget AA Barons earned three points during a weekend road trip after a win over the Unity Lazers and tying the Meadow Lake Stampeders In Friday night's game, the Barons edged the Lazers 6-5 in a high-scoring affair.

Will you be growing a handlebar of facial hair or a pornstache in support of men's health this Movember? I thought I would break from writing on the B.C.

This week, Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Gerry Ritz is again crisscrossing the world on a trade mission to China. But two weeks ago, the federal agriculture minister was in no position to go anywhere.

The North Battleford RCMP detachment responded to approximately 30 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 and Wednesday, Nov. 5. Over the noted time period, North Battleford RCMP also made four arrests relating to alcohol offences.

The government of Saskatchewan wants school boards to ensure students engage in 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily.

Since the turn of the millennium the ever-increasing cost to taxpayers of government sector pension plans has been made evident time and again.