Battlefords News-Optimist

The Flats in Battleford played host to the 2014 Under 18 Western Canadian Fastpitch Championships last weekend.

If you are planning a Culture Days activity or event, don't forget to register your event on the national Culture Days Website.

I spent most of my adult life working as a mechanical technician then computer programmer in Ontario. I come originally from Hamilton, Ont., and spent time in several communities working in technical positions.

I cannot believe how quickly August snuck up on us. Relatively, give or take a few storms along the way, we have enjoyed a nice July. Let's hope August brings us more of the same.

The late Robert "Bob" Herron will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame as a player Saturday, Aug, 16. Born March 13, 1924 in McKinney, Tex.

If you liked hot weather, last week was a cooker. My short little fat body was sweating just to breathe. I don't care for hot weather myself, but some people love it! I was happy to wake up Friday morning to a nice little rain.

Many prairie folk escape to "the lake" to avoid the heat of summer. But in Spain, there are gardens built 600 years and many miles apart that provide the same kind of relief plus offer a balm for the soul.

Saskatchewan Lotteries reports that a $50,000 winner of their Crossword scratch-and-win ticket bought his ticket right in the Battlefords.

Our great province of Saskatchewan has a very rich baseball history, and in honour of those that contributed to this history, the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will be celebrating the 30th Annual Induction Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014.

Charges have been laid in connection to an Aug. 3 shooting incident on the 1700 block of Trudeau Street in North Battleford.