Battlefords News-Optimist

Ed, my neighbour next door, describes Christmas as his gear down time and New Year's Eve a full speed forward time. Having applied the brakes to Christmas spending, Ed takes great satisfaction in his annual New Year's Eve party.

This weekend will see the Battlefords having another house concert - Random Acts of Dancing.

Drink up, the water's fine. As per Saskatchewan Environmental requirements, the Town of Battleford has released its annual notice to consumers concerning drinking water quality and compliance.

Earlier this week we pulled the children's bikes from storage. They probably could have been riding for longer, but we were expecting it to snow in November and December.

Prairie North Health Region and North Saskatchewan River Health Holdings are working together to facilitate the immigration and physician assessment process for two physicians for Health Holdings clinics.

Former Unity resident, Haley (Howdle) Wieler, was back in town and not just for a family visit. She was part of the officiating crew at the Saturday night Unity Miners' game.

Most people don't think they have a relationship with food, but trust me, you do. Everyone does. Whether it is a relationship purely for sustenance or a relationship that you share all of life's ups and downs with, there is a relationship there.

The Western Development Museum in North Battleford is looking for a host of volunteers in 2012.

In the unlikely event you need any convincing of why the Battlefords should support music and the arts for children or anyone else in society, reflect upon these benefits listed at brighthub.

The winners in the Neilburg Christmas lighting contest have been announced. Chris Lepine and Tanya Zakall were the first place winners. Lyle and Della Thom had the second place display and Shauna and Mike McGillis placed third.