Battlefords News-Optimist

Two individuals have been arrested following a search of a Battleford residence that turned up drugs.

The Red Bull Restaurant and Gas Bar at Radisson is under new management, with JY (Jum Yeung) of Vancouver purchasing the business.

More patients will be able to receive hemodialysis treatment at Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) when the dialysis unit begins operating six days a week Jan. 10. Currently, the unit operates three days a week, treating 12 patients locally.

I recently had a group discussion around the word courage, and what it means to be courageous. However, I sometimes think we look to the extremes and too far into history to be able to recognize courageous behaviour and actions in our own lives.

North Battleford's Western Development Museum has received a generous donation of $50,000 from the Community Initiatives Fund to pay for a new heating system.

Well I think Rabbit Lake is in the spirit of the season. There are a number of incredible light displays both in the village and in the surrounding area.

If you love reading, then your local library holds the mother lode to an enjoyable pasttime.

The Maidstone Drop In Centre monthly meeting was held Dec. 2 with 12 members present. A number of activities at the centre will be curtailed over the holidays. Morning exercises will commence again Jan 9 at 9 a.m.

It's that time of year again Christmas! To many, it is the best time of year. To those trying to lose weight, it can be the worst.

ROBB: Gordon was born to John and Hilda on May 10, 1939 in Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan. He passed away on December 8th in Turtleford, Saskatchewan after a long battle with cancer.