Battlefords News Optimist

After extensive scientific research and general trivial frustration incurred on a daily basis, I would like to report and see if there may be any possible diplomatic or academic solution to cure the onslaught of new linguistic dialogue we now face.

Due to the department of public works and engineering repairing a water main break the 1600 block of 102nd Street is closed today until further notice.

KRONER: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Kroner, late of Battleford, on June 2, 2011 at the age of 89 years.

I recently attended a wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony, filled with loving family and friends. I usually just enjoy going to weddings, but this time I analyzed the words during the ceremony.

There were just two games on the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League schedule Tuesday night, but neither game was close. The Lloydminster Meridian Twins improved to 4-0-1 with an 11-0 win over the Unity Midgets in Unity.

A report regarding a review of primary health care in Lloydminster was accepted by members of the Prairie North Regional Health Authority board at a regular meeting April 27.

The man charged in the stabbing of a woman at a downtown ATM last year will serve a life sentence in a federal penitentiary. Michael John Duperron, 30, appeared in provincial court Monday.

I've been mulling over the difference between greatness and significance. According to my dictionary the meanings are pretty much the same; according to my musings, the distinction is more about size than importance. Let me explain.

Saskatchewan's minister of highways was in the Battlefords Friday to help raise the profile of local provincial election candidates.

The North Battleford Beavers started the season 0-3 and Monday night they were looking for their first win of the season, as they took on the Mervin Flyers. The Flyers entered the game with a 3-2 record, but lost 16-9 to the Beavers.