Battlefords News-Optimist

Aug. 21 - Tillie Linkert spent Tuesday in Lloydminster with her daughter Shirley. They enjoyed doing some shopping. Rose Danychuck had her granddaughter Lindsay de Bussac of Oyen, Alta. visit for the weekend.

Paynton has seen many changes in the last while. Recent changes include new staff at the Paynton post office.

If there was any concern that North Battleford pitcher Andrew Albers would struggle once MLB batters were familiar with him, he partially put it to rest Wednesday night.

Winter it's hard to think about winter when it's 30 C outside and you're thinking about heading to the lake. The reality is, the grazing season is coming to an end.

Variety is what Light of Christ Catholic School Division offered its teachers for their first week back in school.

A worthwhile local program is being conducted in conjunction with the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Center to help local kids going back to school.

Ed, my neighbour next door, is a kindred spirit to me, when it comes to worry. We both are controlling types and worry when things aren't under our authority. Ed claims he comes from a long line of worrywarts.

"Picking up all early-dropped fruit every few days and feeding it to hogs will destroy many of the larvae before they have left the apples." C.L.

The Battlefords Art Club's last kick at summer drew painters out to create interesting works and say goodbye to the holidays at the Don Ross Centre Tuesday. We look forward to a wine and cheese evening with a show and sale Friday, Nov.

Fall frost can be detrimental to crops especially if development has been delayed.