Battlefords News-Optimist

I recently saw a commercial on TV for a circulation booster. The way it works is by simply using electricity to stimulate the muscles in your lower leg. You sit on the couch and put your feet on the device for 30 minutes.

Ed, my neighbour next door, really enjoyed seeing a good-sized white bandage on my nose. "Stuck your snout into the wrong person's business and got a good poke in the nose didn't you?" Ed asked in self-satisfaction at my expense.

Darlene Melrose was the first to get her mail at thenew Maymont post office location. The Village of Maymont opened the new location Tuesday. It is located behind the library, with access from the south side.

Glass and cast iron, steel and copper, Reartcycle strikes again. Building art from re-used items, the group recently exhibited their work in Outlook.

Farmers and others involved in the ag industry were hosted at the Scott Research Farm, part of the Saskatoon Research Centre, for a field day Aug. 1.

The North Battleford Western Development Museum's Those Were the Days, Aug. 11 and 12, offer a summer stroll down memory lane. Visitors are invited to discover the world of Saskatchewan in the 1920s.

The Battle River Archers packed their bows, arrows and supplies, as many members of the local club participated near Vernon, B.C. in the 2012 Canadian 3D Archery Championship.

Fast, exciting action in the Battlefords and District Men's Fastball League came to an end at the end of July. The playoff tournament was held July 28 at Glenburn Regional Park.

The top two teams in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League have lived up to the hype in the championship series. The 12-2 Lloydminster Meridian Twins were defending their league title against the 12-2 Meadow Lake White Sox.

The Town of Battleford will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame's community category Aug. 18. This submission is the result of detailed research done by the founder of the hall of game, the late David Shury.