Battlefords News-Optimist

We knew that beautiful fall weather wouldn't last forever but it doesn't make missing it any easier. Halloween is just around the corner and we know how much fun it can be for the kids when the weather co-operates.

It was a busy week for Battlefords United Way Executive Director Jane Zielke, as the United Way received two major donations.. Tuesday, the RBC Foundation gave its annual $3,000 donation.

Have you ever wondered if the order you were born in impacted your development? Do you think the birth order of your children impacts them? What do you think would have happened if you were the oldest or youngest in your family instead of in your cur

A vehicle and a horse unsuccessfully attempted to share the road Thursday evening 40 kilometres south of Battleford on Highway 4. WPD ambulance responded to a collision between the vehicle and the horse at about 10:20 p.m.

The crowd was much larger than usual in the gallery at city hall Monday night. City workers represented by CUPE Local 287 attended the meeting.

"Really? Are you kidding me?" was Huguette Johnson's wary response when she was called at her work to notify her that she, her husband Dale and his son Don's ticket had been drawn and they had won the $20,000 Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Cas

The Northland Power plant outside of North Battleford has erupted as an election issue on the campaign trail.

The Battlefords North Stars have taken care of business on the ice recently with six straight wins, first place in the SJHL and a spot on the CJHL's top 20 rankings. Now it is time for the fans in the Battlefords to do their part.

Ed, my neighbour next door, is so excited Halloween is coming up that he has become obsessed with decorating his yard for the big night. This year he is after the graveyard look.

LLOYD: Ronald Ira Lloyd passes away peacefully in the Battleford's Union Hospital, North Battleford, Saskatchewan on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the age of 74 years.