Battlefords News-Optimist

North Battleford RCMP say it was "very cold and pretty quiet" between 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 and 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. There were three alarm calls, all found to be false. 8:42 a.m.

Ed, my neighbour next door, was sure I wasted both my time and money in recent trips to the Sleep Disorders Centre at the Saskatoon City Hospital. Ed does not consider snoring a sleep disorder that needs to be addressed.

The world premiere and world championships of the World Ice Cross League will begin Feb. 15 at the Laajis-Laajavuori ski resort in Jyväskylä, Finland.

PARKER, Jo-Ann: Jo-Ann passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, February 1, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents Harold & Isbella Parker; brother Robert and nephew Drew Morrison.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Whether it's a big gesture or a reserved one, don't forget to appreciate your loved ones tomorrow.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

The temperature Sunday evening was -27 C and it sounds as though there will be no let up in the cold weather for several days. During the cold weather the birds keep themselves busy and their feeders empty quickly.

On their website, the Province of Saskatchewan states, "We have phenomenal teachers working here in Saskatchewan.

Maymont Seniors' Centre STARS information meeting was held Jan. 22. Twelve people were in attendance for this information meeting. Thank you, Tara Oliver, for the presentation.

The St. Walburg Eagles ended the Wilkie Outlaws' 11 game winning streak Saturday night with an 8-7 victory in NSRHL action. The Eagles were down 6-4 after the second, before scoring four times in the third.