Battlefords News-Optimist

This week I'm on vacation, spending time with my brother on Vancouver Island in Sidney, just north of Victoria. Of course I'm doing more than looking at gardens (e.g.

MATTHEWS: Daisy Isabel Matthews, a long time resident of North Battleford died peacefully at River Heights lodge on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the age of 105 years.

BALLENDINE: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lee Tracy Ballendine, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan on August 8, 2014 at the age of 47 years.

The North Battleford RCMP police dog service members were on the way to Pelican Narrows Sunday to assist in the search for a missing child when the child was located. Pelican Narrows RCMP say a two-year-old child was reported missing at about 1 p.m.

The Grey Cup hangover is officially over. Does the honeymoon have to end as well? The Rider Nation seemingly sleepwalked through the opening six games of the 2014 season, perhaps enjoying one of the hottest summers in years.

"We are very different, but we share a passion for art and family and all those things that mean so much." That's how Cheryl Mae Lobe Therias describes her friendship with Renata Szyrocka.

It has been quite the summer for revelations about political expense accounts and the pay and perks of politicians.

The North Battleford RCMP received more than 35 calls for service between 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 and 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18.

A 45-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash about 10 kilometres north of Neilburg Friday. Cut Knife RCMP say the single vehicle crash occurred on Provincial Road 675. The motorcycle operator was declared dead at the scene by EMS.

If you have ever asked yourself about how important it is to have trees in the environment, or had a niggling sense of guilt when you turn on your air conditioner, then this article will be a great read for you.