Battlefords News-Optimist

Reclaim Outreach Centre has moved a step towards establishing a homeless shelter in North Battleford.

The Battlefords North Stars haven't won in regulation since Nov. 5, but on the other hand they have lost in regulation just once their last 12 games.

A rash of truck thefts are keeping Unity/Wilkie/Macklin RCMP investigators busy. Between late evening Sunday and early Monday, a blue 2009 4WD four-door Chevrolet Silverado with Saskatchewan license plate 974 HBG was stolen from a farm North Wilkie.

Quality service is it's own reward, but the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has once again honoured those who went the extra mile for their customers and clients.

Battlefords RCMP are seeking information about a hit and run car crash that occurred Oct. 7 at about 7 p.m.

"All of us cowboys and cowgirls are inviting everyone to come out Saturday, Nov. 12 to take part or watch and support the fourth annual Cowboy Christmas Parade," says Ray Cox, parade organizer.

Dear Editor, November 11, 2011 (11/11/11) marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War, and is a day for Canadians to honour and remember those who fought for their country and for those who continue to serve.

The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) would like to congratulate the Village of Denzil for being selected as a winner at the 17th edition of the Communities in Bloom national awards ceremony, which took place Oct. 29 in Quebec.

Snow has fallen, the weather has cooled off to below freezing, and a host of organizations in the Battlefords have begun the "Share the Warmth" winter clothing recycling program.

I am a to-do list person. Every day I have a list of tasks prepared for that day. For a long time I thought there was something wrong with me.