Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor Do you know your HIV status? When was the last time you were tested? While HIV and AIDS might not be something that you think about regularly, if ever, they both have a large impact on our community, our province, our country and the worl

I'm not much of a sports guy, but over the past two years I have watched more football on TV than the rest of my life combined. It's not a lot, but it's a start.

Update: The RCMP have completed the investigation into the death of an 18-year-old former Rosetown resident who was found in a field just outside of Rosetown.

LARSON: In Loving Memory of Marie Thérèse Lucille Larson (Mireau) who passed away October 30, 2011 at St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon, SK.

As Canadians, we are familiar with challenging and often unfavourable winter driving conditions. Winter driving can sometimes be a daunting task. Take comfort in the fact new technologies are working to keep you safer than ever.

Depending on the definition of homelessness, Canada's homelessness population is between 150,000 and 300,000 and has been increasing for at least the last 20 years.

While looking back at the last couple of weeks I am starting to wonder whether the phase of the moon has had some effect on the actions of some people here in Meota.

This week , several new extra-curricular activities are starting up. Last weekend, the senior girls' volleyball team went to Rosetown for provincials. Although, they did not make it to playoffs, they worked hard and had a great experience.

Fire-damaged commercial bays on 100th Street have been spared from the wrecking ball. Owners of the property at 2112 - 100th St. were finally successful with their appeal of a demolition order on the property issued in October.

North Battleford is almost ready to bring down its budget and has set the dates for councillors to go over the 2012 operating budget and five-year capital plan. Dec. 13 and 14 and Dec.