Battlefords News-Optimist

Did the October snow catch you off guard? Do you have enough feed? Does the feed you have, have enough protein and energy to get your cows through the winter? In some areas of the Northwest, a slow start to the growing season subsequently put hay sea

The Battleford's Photo Club held their monthly meeting Feb. 5 at the Don Ross in North Battleford. Nine members and three guests were present. The first photo of the month challenge of the year was critiqued by the club.

Fall in love with nature this winter and explore your backyards, local parks and protected areas, says the Nature Conservancy of Canada. It'll make you happy.

If you have been to any event offering local talent in Unity, you have heard Will Ballantyne, and you have been impressed. The old style country and bluegrass tunes that come from his fiddle are guaranteed to have toes tapping.

Choosing a seed treatment or combination of seed treatments starts with knowing your seed quality and the conditions you will be seeding into. Good germination and vigor are still the number one priority.

Saturday afternoon was another well-attended Jackfish Lake Ice Fishing Derby. An estimated 2,400 fishing enthusiasts converged on the frozen lake to try their luck catching the fish that roamed underneath the ice.

Ruddell had their Valentine's potluck supper and draws for their baskets Feb. 14. Thanks to everyone who attended and to those who organized the event.

The February St. Walburg Royal Purple meeting is considered Past Honored Royal Ladies Night, meaning the officer chairs are filled by PHR Ladies this evening, giving designated members the chance to refresh their duties.

I'm back from a month's holiday in Mesa, Ariz., a guest of Joan Smith and with a friend Margaret Huard. It was a most pleasant holiday and we did just so many things including a day trip to Mexico and an afternoon at Red Mountain, in the desert.

Battleford's mayor, Derek Mahon, has been selected to receive a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. In a letter presented the Feb.