Battlefords News Optimist

The Battlefords Humane Society is encouraging dog owners to register and vaccinate their pets after an outbreak of canine parvovirus, which spreads from dog to dog.

Aug. 28 at 8:50 p.m., Battlefords RCMP responded to a complaint of a vehicle striking a pedestrian at the intersection of 100th Street and 18th Avenue. The vehicle fled the scene.

The North Battleford Bread program has found its latest venue in the Living Faith Chapel, organizer Lyle Smith says.

The North Battleford Golf and County Club held its annual club championship on the weekend, as Brett Harrison and Deanna Klusa tried to hold off the competition and repeat as champions.

Simple Country is the name of a newly available CD that will see proceeds directed to the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund. Cox was coaxed into the project by loyal fans, and he says his foray into the recording world has been a positive one.

A young girl writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I mean.

Patricia Shiplett is the artist contracted to the Blaine Lake Centennial Monument project scheduled to be unveiled at the town celebrations Aug., 2012.

She's young, she's had six children, she's not overweight - three of the main indicators for a low risk of ovarian cancer. But that doesn't mean it can't happen.

Call it home field advantage if you like, but of the three division at the 2011 Bowls Sask. Tournament in Mayfair, four host teams finished in the top three in the categories.

The last of the big events at the golf course are this month. Sept.