Battlefords News-Optimist

In spite of the recent cold weather, there are those who are thinking about paddling on the lakes and doing something about it. Over the weekend of Nov.

RCMP have dropped charges against a young man who, it turns out, has been the victim of identify theft.

A man from Prince Albert faces eight indecent assault counts involving alleged incidents at the Moosomin First Nation's Day School.

A new physician, Dr. Mpomposhe, has begun practice in the North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings clinics. At a Nov. 18 regular meeting, members of the NSRMHH board expressed their welcome to the new doctor.

At least one councillor at Monday's meeting of North Battleford council made clear he wanted to see live streaming of the meetings. Councillor Trent Houk noted streaming would be a viable option for those who don't subscribe to cable.

A crispy winter day Tuesday brought out a number of Battlefords Art Club members. Many are working on their entry to the gallery exhibit in mid-December around the theme "angles dwell here." Be sure to check out this "angelic" display.

By the time this article gets to press it will be less than a month until Christmas. Advertisers will be reminding us how many shopping days are left and soon the Christmas parties and suppers will fill the calendar. What a delightful thought.

A bad decision by a football fan on Grey Cup weekend has landed him in jail for 30 days. Douglas Carter was serving a conditional sentence in the community for a breach of trust conviction.

It appears progress is being made towards setting up a meeting between City of North Battleford officials and the federal government on public safety issues.

Grey Cup weekend! And what a fabulous one it was. I got to experience the epic adventure in Regina myself a couple of days as well as the fantastic, fun celebrations on 8th Street in Saskatoon once the win was in the books.