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Battlefords News Optimist

Jets are ready to land

Jets are ready to land

The hockey playoffs, like usual have lost some steam with hockey fans as the summer weather is inviting everyone out to the golf course, cabin and back yard for some gardening or yard work.
HAWRYLIW

HAWRYLIW

HAWRYLIW , Nico; Nicola Edward Kenneth Hawryliw was born January 16, 1992 and passed away April 30, 2011 in North Battleford.
Why bother writing it down?

Why bother writing it down?

We become too easily desensitized to news of natural disasters. After all, they are inevitable and even the most sensational stories of crime, neglect or ineptitude have become all too commonplace.

Election disrupts activities

Entertainment for members of Maidstone Seniors Drop In Centre was cancelled partially due to advance polls being hosted at the centre for three days and also polls on election day.

'Have' status brings out the 'gimme' in labour unions

Since taking on the rarified status of a "have" province, Saskatchewan seems to have it alright. What we have is a gathering groundswell of labour unrest, that, in spite of the Sask.

Teachers walk out

A "snow day" in May? In Saskatchewan, a weather induced holiday from school wouldn't be all that unusual, but this time it is a storm of controversy that will give students a two-day break from classes, and extra curricular activities, this week Sask
Tossing out the first pitch

Tossing out the first pitch

Play ball! Tuesday marked opening day of the 2011 version of North Saskatchewan River Baseball League.
One run games start season

One run games start season

The opening day of the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League was Tuesday and four teams were in action. In St. Walburg, the Reds fell 12-11 to the Unity Midgets.
Edmonton trip enjoyed

Edmonton trip enjoyed

Arlee Lumgair travelled to Edmonton for a few days last week to visit with former Waseca residents Carol and Don Hamelin. While there they attended and enjoyed the Laurie Morgan Show.

Stabbing at Glenburn Park

An 18-year-old Saskatoon man has been arrested by Radisson RCMP following a stabbing at Glenburn Regional Park Sunday.