Battlefords News Optimist

When Oilers' rookie Taylor Hall goes six games without a goal, Armageddon is unleashed upon the world of hockey, but when veteran Detroit sniper Henrik Zetterberg bags his first after six games nobody blinks.

Here is a summary of some of the topics that were up for discussion at a busy North Battleford council meeting Monday night.

Have you thought about where you will live when you retire? There are always questions to be answered about health care, activities and the essentials of life.

Umbá wasté is a traditional Nakoda greeting. Translated into English umbá wasté means "good day." Oct.

A few days ago I realized inspiration and motivation for change comes in many ways. Several months ago, after working with a client for many weeks, she came to her daily workout session with a pronounced "feel sorry for myself" attitude.

Costs for infrastructure to the Credit Union CUPlex are running at least half a million dollars higher than what previous estimates indicated it would be.

It was a time of rejoicing and reflection when summer staff members, friends and supporters of Manitou Lake Bible Camp (MLBC) gathered in the new dining hall Oct. 2 for the annual Celebration Supper.

There will be no more fireworks on Canada Day at Battlefords Provincial Park.

Long shadows, earlier creeping darkness and the scary white stuff falling from the sky have a cast a pall over the land, meaning only one thing. It must be the end of October and time to be haunted by the trick or treaters.

One Battlefords North Stars rookie had a breakout game offensively, but it wasn't enough, as the North Stars surrendered four goals in the third period and lost 6-5 to the La Ronge Ice Wolves.