Battlefords News-Optimist

When it comes to being scary, Guy Turcotte and his family are experts. For nine years the Turcottes have been frightening their fellow citizens for good causes with Halloween displays, and have donated more than $15,000 to charity.

The fine and delicate art of cutting authentic coins and tokens to create jewelry is considered an acceptable art form.

Oct. 17 - 24 was Saskatchewan Library Week! To celebrate, many regional libraries hosted events. Edam, for example, offered free home made doughnuts and gourmet coffee to visiting patrons Oct. 19, in conjunction with a book sale.

Dear Editor My thanks to Nancy Carswell for her letter to the editor ("Make this election about equality" Regional Optimist Oct. 21).

North Battleford city council has given its final approval to a resolution approving a 21-unit condominium for funding under the City's new Residential Down Payment Grant Program.

The issue of whether to set up a set up a homeless shelter in North Battleford, and who would be leading the move to do so, is coming back to council as soon as the next meeting.

Lisa McEachern of Murray Lake has been honoured with a Co-operative Young Leaders Award for her work with the Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program and credit unions in the province. The awards were presented Oct.

It's a common question around the gym, "What should I eat before my workout?" and "What about after?" It is an important aspect to consider when you are looking for maximum gains from your workout.

"Being airborne, the excitement and competition," were the answers given by a smiling 11-year-old Nicholas Lesko when asked what he likes best about the sport of motocross racing.

STEPHENSON: Doris Alberta (nee Upton) Doris passed away peacefully on October 23 at the age of 94 years. She was born November 3, 1916 in Calgary, Alberta.