Battlefords News-Optimist

The first presentation of the Vagina Monologues in the Battlefords raised $5,600 in two performances.

The battles for the provincial basketball titles are heating up and all divisions in Saskatchewan are down to the sweet 16.

Anglican Minister Reverend Beverly Brown of Saskatoon was the quest speaker at the World Day of Pray service March 4 at Maymont Seniors' Center. Rev.Brown's theme was "The Lords Prayer." A collection of $50.

The deaths of two women near Glaslyn March 6 has been ruled a murder suicide by investigators. RCMP in Glaslyn were called to the rural residence by a family member of one of the dead women who expressed concern about her well being.

Every time I get groceries I am amazed at some of the cover stories on the fitness magazines. I am even more amazed that people actually believe it. There is so much misleading information out there it is hard to know what to believe.

I shed a few layers yesterday and took a risk going outside without a winter jacket. It?s about time and although walking east was a little chillier the sun was shining and I?m feeling hopeful about spring.

The first brackets begin this week for the NCAA's March Madness and last week the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association started their local version of March Madness. Two Battlefords teams remain heading into the regional championship weekend.

Saskatchewan's health system, including Prairie North Health Region, has a lot to learn from Southcentral Foundation (SCF) in Anchorage, Alaska, according to PNHR CEO David Fan and PNHR Primary Health Care Team Manager Charlotte Hamilton.

Mayfair Recreation Board has arranged for the Nashville Stars to perform in the community April 2 at 7:30 in the Mayfair Hall.

The Clayton McLain Memorial Museum is a jewel on the prairie. The 13 buildings in the complex provide a remarkable glimpse into the history and culture of our community.