Battlefords News Optimist

Over 400 teachers and staff attended the Northwest Teachers Association conference in Lashburn Aug. 25 and 26. This year's theme was In Our Own Backyard - Design and Innovation.

The Town of Maidstone is accepting nominations for one councillor position this fall. Dennis Germain has resigned, leaving a one-year position available.

The province of Saskatchewan and the federal government has signed a deal securing the RCMP services in Saskatchewan for the next 20 years.

Already the birds are bunching up and the hummingbirds are drinking heavily at the feeders in preparation for the trip south. Like it or not, fall is here.

Dear Editor Why is it common with some people to call a slough, a marsh, or a treed area, wasteland? When untouched wildlife and/or pasture land is sliced, diced and mutilated it is called "developed.

There have been no injuries reported in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Territorial Drive and 100th Street Tuesday. The accident happened around 9 a.m., and was described as a minor rear-end collision involving two passenger vehicles.

Aug. 14 was a banner day for local crime, with three incidents being investigated by Battlefords RCMP. A break and enter occurred at a residence on the 1400 block of 108th Street Aug. 14.

Mathematics was never my long suit, but I do recall that, in any balanced diagram, the focal point is the precise spot where all lines cross or, if you would have it that way, the spot from which all lines emanate.

I love this province and time after time I have defended it, described its beauty and praised its personalities. During the summer holidays, I like nothing more than exploring the small towns and cities always finding new sources of pride.

There are many detox drinks, supplements and diets on the market. All vary in their duration and price. What are they all about? And are they good for us? The point of a detoxification is to rid your body of toxins that can build up over time.