Battlefords News-Optimist

Harvest had a little setback last week with substantial rain Friday and Saturday. However, optimism is abounding that this will only be a temporary delay and full swing harvest operations will now be nearly uninterrupted for this season.

Once again, the Hafford Summer Sizzle committee was blessed with a beautiful summer day for their fourth annual summer sizzle event. Rated as another success by many, the visitors, guests and local community members enjoyed the one-day event.

Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League prospects will now receive more exposure from scouts through a identification camp while looking to make on of the most prestigious teams available for SJHL players.

Ed, my neighbor next door, had no sympathy for me when I told him our relaxed holiday turned out to be a do-it-yourself experience. We like to take the train from Minot, North Dakota to Vancouver, Washington.

Life is challenging. We can view life's issues as problems or as opportunities for growth. There is no question stress impacts our weight loss or gain. We also know stress is virtually unavoidable.

The American Library Association website says that September is library card sign-up month.

After knocking off the rust earlier in the week the six North Battleford Touch Football League teams were in action again Thursday. The Rhinos moved to 2-0 win a 40-12 win over the Broncos.

Expect the Battlefords AAA Sharks defence to be strong for the 2012-13 season, or at least that was the indication from tryout camp.

The first football games of the 2012 season in the Battlefords were underway Tuesday.

The Saskatchewan Mixed Team Golf Championship was underway on the weekend in Swift Current and 60 teams hit the links. The tournament featured several local couples competing.