Battlefords News-Optimist

Federal election boundary changes are on the way and Battlefords-Lloydminster won't escape the impact.

"Which lake were you at last week?" Ed, my neighbour next door, asked. "Emma Lake," I answered. "Why would you go so far north with so many good lakes nearby?" demanded Ed. "It is fairly close to Prince Albert.

Several months ago, I had the pleasure of reading Kenneth William Budd's SummerWild, a slightly fictional memoir about his childhood at the lake - specifically Jackfish Lake.

Dear Editor: The Saskatchewan Federal Electoral Boundary Commission has released a new draft proposal of the 14 electoral districts.

George Kohlman's younger baseball years were spent playing ball for Palm country school near Primate. At 15, he was asked to play senior ball with the Palm Flyers, later known as St. Anthony's.

TIRK: In loving Memory of Frank George Tirk who was born Dec. 20, 1929 at Unity, SK and passed away Aug. 6, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

An incident that was feared to have been a potential rollover turned out to be not that serious. A car had landed in a ditch near the entrance of the Battlefords Provincial Park on highway 4 north of North Battleford.

The official unveiling of the Blaine Lake centennial legacy monument entitled, A celebration - the art of stoking, was held Saturday, Aug. 4, following the community's centennial parade.

It really is mid-August already. I just can't say I have had a summer go faster than this one but in spite of numerous weather warnings it has been fantastic weather for growing gardens, flowers and crops, as well as vacationing.

Is it best to do cardio on an empty stomach? An hour after eating? First thing in the morning? At the end of the day? The simple answer is "YES!" Anytime, as long as you're doing it. You will burn fat no matter when you exercise.