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Battlefords News Optimist

Snowblowers to rototillers and soon it will be lawn mowers

Seeding is in full swing. Lately it has been the good neighbor policy - one farmer sows a crop and the wind blows it to the neighbour's field.
Student directed play shines at festival

Student directed play shines at festival

"I love drama, I love kids, it's a wonderful experience and it's one I wish that I could have had when I was their age. And that's why I do it, and happily," she said.
Lions make donations to diabetes society and firefighters

Lions make donations to diabetes society and firefighters

The Borden Lions presented the Borden volunteer firefighters with a donation of $500 May 7.
STARS tips for a safe weekend

STARS tips for a safe weekend

This Victoria Day long weekend the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Soceity is reminding urban and rural residents to be cautious when travelling Saskatchewan highways and enjoying recreational activities such as camping, hiking, horseback riding and all terr
Shriners in Saskatchewan dedicated to helping others

Shriners in Saskatchewan dedicated to helping others

To many children in North Battleford and area, the Shriners are best known for hosting the Shrine Circus that entertains children and families in North America.

All aspects of C-38 need examined

Dear Editor Could you vote yes or no on a multifaceted bill that is over 400 pages long? This is what we are asking our MPs to do with Bill C-38, the omnibus budget bill. Categorizing it as a budget bill means a finance committee will study it.
Highway cleanup this weekend

Highway cleanup this weekend

Spring is here, the trees have leaves and the grass is growing, but most of allthe garbage is blowing! The Paynton Volunteer Fire Dept will be out on the highway from the east entrance of Paynton to the east entrance of Delmas this long weekend.
Archers enjoy outdoors

Archers enjoy outdoors

The last Battle River Archers shoot may have been at a new location, but the usual archers were on the mark again. April 28 and 29, the local club held its annual 3D outdoor tournament and Sask. Archery Association qualifier.

Co-operative Week of Volunteering kicks off

When 2012 was designated International Year of the Co-Operatives by the United Nations (UN), co-operatives around the globe knew it would be a big year.

Golf Sask. scholarships awarded to local golfers

Two junior golfers who competed at the 2012 Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association's provincial golf championship at Kenose Lake in September were among the list of 13 to receive scholarships from Golf Saskatchewan.