Battlefords News Optimist

The Battlefords' Best Business Showcase is a go for the fall of 2013. The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, who is organizing the event, officially announced it is going ahead from Thursday, Oct. 24 to Saturday, Oct. 26 at the CUPlex field house.

When a group of three master music educators arrived in North Battleford last week, they found an "amazing" talent pool among the students of Lisa Hornung.

During of my travels through Asia, I spent a month in Vietnam, travelling from the south of the country to the north.

Town council was full of surprises Tuesday, with only four councillors, no Mayor Chris Odishaw, a gallery full of guests and one special, silent visitor. Odishaw had announced that he would miss the meeting at the last town council meeting Feb.

We arrived safely Feb. 15 and the weather is great here - warm and sunny with temperatures in the high 20s. My son Bryan lives on an acreage, so there are lots of horses, dairies and sheep close by.

It is important to start out each day determined, strong and motivated. I love to start each day by reading a few motivational quotes.

WESSON , Shirley Anne (Kuntz) December 20, 1948- February 4, 2012.

The Blaine Lake Library board held its first annual Valentine's Day Extravaganza Feb. 12. Seventy-two guests gathered at the senior centre to enjoy a catered meal and live local entertainment.

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.