Battlefords News-Optimist

Blacksmithing is a trade once used to manufacture or repair iron for farm equipment. At one time, every community had a livery stable and the blacksmith's duties were associated with shoeing horses.

Members of Battlefords Karate-Do took part in their major tournament of the year Saturday. Several members of the team travelled to Lloydminster for the Tournament of Champions.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

There are two main techniques to start a lawn: sowing seed or laying sod.

Here is a brief rundown of items that came up at North Battleford council Monday.

What better way to celebrate the youth and rebirth of spring than with a Ukrainian final dance recital? The Hafford Cheremka Dance Club held its annual final dance recital April 12 in Hafford.

The newly-crowned SJHL champion Yorkton Terriers now know who their opponents will be in the first-ever Western Canada Cup that begins this weekend.

The Battlefords Art Club held a meeting at noon Tuesday to discuss the final plans and arrangements for the art exhibit and sale this weekend. There will be exhibits of art, quilts, wood carvings, pottery and photography.

Janice Baillargeon has been elected to the Northwest School Division Board of Education. Baillargeon, elected by acclamation in an April 18 byelection, will represent Subdivision No. 5, which includes Glaslyn, Edam and Vawn.

It has been over a month since 11 year old Jordon Elder made a very well deserved name for herself with a $10,503 donation to Telemiracle, a donation of 12 inches of her hair to Pantene and recognition as the 2012 Junior Citizen of the Year for Wilki