Battlefords News Optimist

Does spanking your child work? Or does it not work? Is it an effective tool for disciplining your child and teaching them to be obedient? According to a University of Manitoba Professor, Joan Durrant, the answer to the question is: spanking does not

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to hosting another dynamic motivational speaker March 13. Eddie LeMoine is the featured attraction that day from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Music, dance, costumes and boundless enthusiasm brought the story of Pinocchio to life as the students in Division II at Ratushniak Elementary School in Maidstone presented No Strings Attached just prior to the February break.

Here are more results from the Battle River Archers indoor 3D Archery event held from Feb. 4 and 5 just of the Battlefords. The Sunday results were previously published in last week's Regional Optimist.

The Battlefords Bantam AA Barons remain one of the hottest teams in the league, as they wrapped up their regular season on the weekend. The Barons skated to an 8-6 win against Prince Albert Friday, as they fired 54 shots at the net.

Over two dozen cats are now in the care of the Saskatoon SPCA after they were seized from a North Battleford home Feb. 15.

North West Terminal Ltd. has announced a 22 cent per share dividend to shareholders from business conducted in 2011.

Battlefords residents were treated to a strange lightshow Tuesday night, after a meteor lit up the sky briefly around 9:40 p.m.

The Neilburg seniors held their monthly Games Day Feb. 6 at the Friendship Korner. Marrian Graham and Vonnie Rutherford teamed up to win the A side of the shuffleboard tournament. Irene Ducherer and Shirley Nuspl were the runners-up.

Two Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League teams had their seasons end this week, while 10 remain in the hunt for the Canalta Cup. As the league moves to playoff action, the regular season award nominees have been announced both for players and coaches.