Battlefords News-Optimist

The new garbage roll out regime in North Battleford is still finding some dissenters months after being introduced. Councillors say they have received positive feedback generally to the new black rollout bins.

North Battleford Fire Department has been busy responding to fire incidents in the city this week. Thursday, around 7:47 p.m., fire crews responded to a building fire at 1992 - 100th Street, the former RCMP station.

A recent court challenge before the British Columbia Supreme Court had threatened to change the rules of the game for the Canadian health-care system, should the challenge make its way to the Supreme Court of Canada and be successful. Dr.

The rear access to the NationsWEST Field House and Northland Power Curling Centre will be partially closed from Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. until Sept. 15. The partial closure is for landscaping and for removal of materials.

History and Commentary From a Prairie Perspective

The Agriplex hosted three roller derby bouts Saturday evening as the BRDL's Rubby Rollers played their final home bouts of the season. In the first bout, Saskatoon's Voodoo Vixens needed extra time to beat the Rubby Rollers 107-87.

From the fur trade to fisheries and forests, Canada was built on the toil and sweat of those who wanted to prosper. But these days, it's harder to create opportunity. And sometimes, government is to blame.

The 110th meeting of the American Political Science Association was held in Washington late last month. The thought of several thousand political scientists getting together to yack is not everybody's idea of fun, but it's always fascinating.

Dear Editor Sept. 21, we have an opportunity to combine our voices and demand action on climate change from world leaders as they arrive in New York for a United Nations climate change meeting. The message is clear.

Ten members of the Battlefords Art Club worked at the Don Ross Centre Tuesday. Plans are underway for their trip to Saskatoon Oct. 7 for a galleries tour. Members are working to get ready for their fall exhibition at the Chapel Gallery Oct.