Battlefords News-Optimist

I don't know what it is about mowing the lawn, but my mind goes into deep-thinking mode as I go about the mindless task of circling the lawn as I tend to the job at hand.

This week there's been a lot of transforming and preserving done at our house. First, it was a triple batch of rhubarb chutney followed by a double batch of rhubarb-strawberry jam.

North Battleford RCMP responded to more than 120 calls for service over a three-day period from 6 a.m. Friday, June 20 to 6 a.m. Monday, June 23.

New anti-spam regulations that go into effect July 1 will do more than prevent spamming within Canada by Canadian businesses.

Adult 12 (Level 4) students at the Battlefords Campus of North West Regional College celebrated the completion of their 2013-14 academic year May 23, 2013, in North Battleford.

The Battlefords North Stars announced the addition of Taurean White to the coaching staff for the 2014-15 season Friday afternoon. White will begin his new role as assistant coach and assistant general manager Aug.

The United Commercial Travelers of America started in the United States Jan. 16, 1888. The local chapter, the North Battleford Council No. 645, started Jan. 17, 1923 and the North Battleford Ladies' Auxiliary formed in 1928.

The third accused in the Sept. 1 shooting case has been sentenced to jail time. Valen Nicotine entered guilty pleas to aggravated assault and use of a firearm in commission of an offence in provincial court Monday.

The Town of Battleford is hoping to avoid rising energy costs by signing with Connect Energy, rather than extend its contract with SaskEnergy. The Town's current rate is 3.

The price of lots in the Town of Battleford's newest Battle Springs subdivision will be discounted by five per cent for the rest of the year. Battleford Town Council passed a resolution to that effect at last week's council meeting.