Battlefords News-Optimist

Those Battlefords residents living with chronic health conditions will have better access to a free, community-based health education and exercise program, thanks to the expansion of the Prairie North Health Region's Strides to Better Health program.

The deadline for applications for the Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship is Feb. 15, 2012.

This is the final week of our small daily changes. Hopefully you have been able to incorporate at least some of these small changes to help improve your overall health.

There has been yet another motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Territorial Drive and Pioneer Avenue. This time, two vehicles were involved and one individual involved in the collision at about 9:45 a.m.

Confession: I am a political junkie. I will follow any election race, anywhere just for the heck of it because it is a fun thing to do.

Fan's can argue mustaches have been a part of hockey as long as body checking, scoring and the puck itself.

The Battlefords Midget Stars officially started the second half of their season at the infamous Schroh Arena in Saskatoon against the Sasktoon Contacts Tuesday night.

Gallery members have created works for two exhibitions currently showing in the Window Salon of the Chapel Gallery. "Carefree Sounds of Winter" features pieces created using a variety of media to give viewers a sense of celebration for the season.

The Battlefords Beaver Blues have a former teammate's jersey on display in the lobby of the Battleford Arena, and it appears he has watched over them during their first two games of the season.

The Battlefords Phoenix Sports Bantam AA Barons played at home on the weekend twice and earned two wins to improve to 5-4-1 in Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League action. Saturday, the Barons beat Prince Albert 8-3.