Battlefords News-Optimist

Plans are in place to hold a meeting to discuss organization of a Neighbourhood Watch in the city. The date for that proposed public meeting is Sept. 30 in the evening at the Don Ross Centre.

It's not every day you hear a wonderful story of a random act of kindness, but on a warm September morning, kindness spread its warm fingers across Luseland.

He wasn't even in attendance at Monday's council meeting, but Councillor Ryan Bater has filed a notice of motion calling for a joint meeting to address public safety issues in North Battleford.

It's fall if you look at the calendar or if you've noticed that the days are shorter. But this fall has been gloriously, if not unusually, warm.

Leaves on the ground and 20C weather long behind us means one thing - sports, sports and more sports. There will be no shortage of games this weekend, the final one of September.

The City of North Battleford has raised the possibility of bringing in a possible anti-bullying bylaw. The issue was brought up at Monday's council meeting by Councillor Trent Houk, in response to some calls from constituents about it.

Here are some of the notable items dealt with at the Sept.

SARCAN Recycling's 25th anniversary celebrations have kicked into high gear with the announcement that the province-wide recycler will be giving away free Western Red Pine tree saplings for customers to plant in their own back yards.

Dissatisfaction over the city's high crime numbers has been made known to the local RCMP. Acting detachment commander Sgt.

Has your garden fizzled for the year? Are you left with just tired annuals and perennials that have long gone to seed? If this is you, here are a few perennials (in addition to last week's suggestions) to help your garden continue to dazzle into the