Battlefords News-Optimist

Cuba is a world leader in sustainable organic farming, and as I am interested in all types of farming, I wanted to see for myself how farmers were managing to thrive in Cuba.

SSAI's executive realizes the problems of declining membership that the majority of seniors' centres are experiencing and are very determined to try to change that situation.

North Battleford RCMP say they are investigating a complaint of assault involving a group of several youth. According to police, the incident was reported shortly after 8 p.m. on Oct.

Munn's store is soon to be demolished. It's so sad when a part of history comes down. The Maymont Trading Company was built in 1906 by John Reid and Robert McLaren, operating until approximately 1917 when Mr. J. Patterson bought the business.

Kindersley RCMP are making it known there have been two unconfirmed sightings of high risk sex offender Michael Stanley in the area. Reports have come in that he may have been seen on foot in that area a little before 1 pm Thursday.

Ed, my neighbour next door, has noted the daily bike rides my wife, and I take around town. Last night, I was getting set for a bike ride by myself after supper. My weight is up and extra bike rides are necessary for me to slim down.

It has been a busy few weeks at Maymont Central School. Soccer, coached by Ryan and Krista Nickell, with assistance from Rachel McAllister, is in full swing. Both the girls and boys attended a two-day tournament in North Battleford.

North Battleford RCMP report a stolen 2006 Black Ford F350 with a B.C. license plate DN4 117. The vehicle has a six-inch lift kit with a white slip tank in the box.The vehicle was reported stolen the morning of Oct.

Sometimes when you rattle a cage, you end up getting something thrown at you.

After a number of good fall days, the weather Sunday was different. The temperature around noon was 21 C, but during the afternoon it cooled off considerably, the wind was very strong and there was a light shower of rain.