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Battlefords News Optimist

Two people charged in drug raid

Charges have been laid against several individuals following a search and seizure conducted in North Battleford last week.
Much music at Sept. potluck supper

Much music at Sept. potluck supper

At the Borden Friendship Club's potluck supper Sept. 28, special guests, members of a band called Carmel Country, played and sang many classic and old-time songs for close to two hours after the supper.

Wall Street occupiers no longer fooled

Dear Editor Recently, an interesting kind of grass-roots political development simply called, "Occupy Wall Street," is beginning to happen in the United States, and is even being noticed here in Canada.

Autumn activities starting up

Last Sunday reminded us more of what autumn usually feels like. Oh well, if you did not get your fall yardwork done it is not like you did not have enough time to do it.

Another banner year for NWT

North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) achieved positive financial results for the company after its first nine months of operations in 2010-11, according to the board of directors For the period beginning Nov.
Local customer service its own reward

Local customer service its own reward

It is funny sometimes what I take for granted.

Read Local focus of Library Week

This province is home to many who like to read and many talented, award winning and recognizable writers. Saskatchewan Library Week will be celebrated in libraries across the province Oct. 17 to 24. This year the theme is "Read Local.
Three-on-three hockey tourney popular

Three-on-three hockey tourney popular

The plethora of fallen leaves is leaving no doubt we are into fall. But with warm temperatures adding to the beauty, we can enjoy this autumn season.
Mega-Volley marks 30th anniversary

Mega-Volley marks 30th anniversary

Mega-Volley has come and gone for another year in Maidstone. The popular tournament is played on courts in the Maidstone arena, the high school and the elementary gyms. The first weekend is for senior play and the second is for junior.

A child goes to war

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective