Battlefords News-Optimist

Before Eagle Hills School was built in 1905, the community had church activities at the homes of the local residents. Student ministers and ministers travelled mainly on horseback or horse and buggy.

What happens when you combine 36 energetic individuals, a hot sunny day, and a variety of physically challenging obstacles? You get Blaine Lake Community Association's first swamp stomp.

The infamous "Pigeon Hotel" property on 11th Avenue and 102nd Street came up for discussion at city council Monday.

Dear Editor With the first year anniversary of so called marketing freedom under their belt, Gerry Ritz and the rest of the grain trade are all smiles or should one say they are gloating over their good fortune.

In late June 2013 Eagle Hills Community Centre held a final social event and supper at the centre before it closes its doors for good. Nancy Wapple, a local club member, read the history of Eagle Hills School and Community Centre.

It's cheaper to die in Battleford than in North Battleford. Battleford Town Council increased its rates for cemetery plots and services Monday. It's the first time they've been raised since 2004, but they're still cheaper than North Battleford's.

The stop sign at the intersection of Highway 4 and 35th Street in Battleford will not be replaced by a yield sign.

The Canadian director of the Royal Academy of Dance was in North Battleford Thursday to visit The Dance Connection in what he calls "the fun part" of his job.

Anxiety has been the number one issue for clients I have been seeing. What has been interesting, however, is that the anxiety being reported, which they are truly experiencing, is normal experiences by the body and not abnormal or clinical.

It's becoming a familiar sight - the Lloydminster Twins winning the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League championship. The series came to an end Sunday when a battle between the Lloydminsters was decided.