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Battlefords News-Optimist

Rain may dampen harvest progress

Harvest operations have advanced quickly during the past week, however the forecast for Monday was for showers. Let's hope the forecasters were wrong, as they are so often.

Funding continues for Energy Efficient New Homes Program

The Saskatchewan Government has announced that its Go Green Fund will provide an operating grant of $500,000 to SaskEnergy to maintain the Energy Efficient New Homes Rebate Program.
Serious damage to businesses during break ins

Serious damage to businesses during break ins

Main Street Maidstone was the scene of broken glass and missing cash Tuesday morning. Two businesses were hit as glass front doors were broken and cash drawers were taken.
The changing of the closet

The changing of the closet

Call it the changing of the seasons, the end of summer or the kickoff to a new agenda but to me it still involves the changing of the closet. Fall (well, we're nearly there) conjures up so many endings and beginnings.
HIGHTON:

HIGHTON:

HIGHTON: March 4, 1969 - September 10, 2011. Darcy Craig Highton, 42, of Dexter, died Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born in North Battleford, SK on March 4, 1969.

Crusaders put it in the end zone against Unity

The John Paul II Crusaders football team got a taste of the end zone in their third game of existence and now should be hungry for more.
Prison escapee sought by RCMP

Prison escapee sought by RCMP

The RCMP is seeking the public's assistance with the apprehension of Terrance Bear. Bear is unlawfully at large from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge, Duck Lake.

Weak unions lower standard of living

Dear Editor A tip of my hat to Martha Carleton for the fine letter ("Rental rates harming families" News-Optimist, Sept. 14).
One less pawn shop

One less pawn shop

The downtown core has one less pawn shop, at least for now.
Mosquito election appeal under way

Mosquito election appeal under way

An appeal is under way to attempt to throw out the results of the April 14 Mosquito First Nation band election. The appeal alleges mail in ballots used in the election were bought and sold from electors on the reserve.
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