Battlefords News Optimist

Umbá wasté is a traditional Nakoda greeting. Translated into English umbá wasté means "good day." Oct.

A few days ago I realized inspiration and motivation for change comes in many ways. Several months ago, after working with a client for many weeks, she came to her daily workout session with a pronounced "feel sorry for myself" attitude.

Costs for infrastructure to the Credit Union CUPlex are running at least half a million dollars higher than what previous estimates indicated it would be.

It was a time of rejoicing and reflection when summer staff members, friends and supporters of Manitou Lake Bible Camp (MLBC) gathered in the new dining hall Oct. 2 for the annual Celebration Supper.

There will be no more fireworks on Canada Day at Battlefords Provincial Park.

Long shadows, earlier creeping darkness and the scary white stuff falling from the sky have a cast a pall over the land, meaning only one thing. It must be the end of October and time to be haunted by the trick or treaters.

One Battlefords North Stars rookie had a breakout game offensively, but it wasn't enough, as the North Stars surrendered four goals in the third period and lost 6-5 to the La Ronge Ice Wolves.

Although there were no North Battleford teams playing, two regional soccer playoffs took place in North Battleford, and local area teams advanced to provincials. In the seven versus seven boys' playoffs Cando earned regional gold.

The luxury of having ice in rinks before many of the other communities in the league, means hockey is already in full swing for the Battlefords teams. Atom AA Barons The AA atom team had a home and away game on the weekend and earned one win.

Screams were heard from outside, as people waited in line for the Comp in Action's annual haunted house Oct. 23 at the Western Development Museum's Great Pumpkin Masquerade and Family Dance.