Battlefords News Optimist

Sustainability is a word gaining recognition in most homes these days. The disposable society we currently live in is slowly changing its mindset to allow for a more earth-friendly way of living.

One of what is expected to be a wave of applications for rent-free space at the new CUPlex has made its way to council. An application came to North Battleford council Jan.

City council has given a public vote of support to the Chapel Gallery and Allen Sapp Gallery in their current form.

Work slowly but surely continues on the CUplex, with "slowly" emerging the right word when it comes to the theatre component.

I love math, sometimes I get teased or greeted with strange looks when I talk about math while in the presence of others not so passionate about it, but those reactions won't stop me.

Can you believe it is nearly the end of January, 2012 already? Where did that time fly so fast to? On the bright side, we have yet to experience a major blizzard and the days are definitely and noticeably getting longer, although the cold weather sna

The Neilburg Library is holding a used book sale during the month of January during regular hours. Check them out! Harold Stephan, the founder and director of Crossman Ministries, was the guest speaker at Manitou Evangelical Free Church Jan. 22.

City council has received an update on the status of repairs at the fire-damaged former carwash building at 2112-100th St.

You have to love country and western radio stations. Although I mostly tune into CBC's mighty 540, I sometimes take a break and move the dial around to a different AM experience.

For those working in emergency services, and for the general public, the best one can hope for is a boring, uneventful year. S. Sgt.