Battlefords News-Optimist

So, I walked into my financial advisor's office the other day to get advice on how to save $5,000 over the next six months.

Golf is a hobby for many in the Battlefords and area, but for one man, golf is a passion.

Karen Kowalski is one of eight local artists taking part in the Creative Partnerships program through the Chapel Gallery.

Vendors, musicians, and festival-goers braved cool temperatures and strong winds at the 22nd annual Wild Blueberry Festival. The festival, which took place Aug. 27 to 28 in St. Walburg, featured wild blueberry sales, an outdoor market and more.

When preparing their kids for school, many parents think first of backpacks, lunch boxes and stationary. A Preschool Fun Fair reminded parents of an important step in ensuring their children are prepared for the school season: immunization.

Two more individuals who entered guilty pleas to robbery of the Queen's Hotel have been sentenced to jail terms.

More charges have been laid and one more person has been arrested in connection to a rash of ATM thefts in the Northwest throughout this summer.

A North Battleford man has been charged with arson and three other charges in connection to a vehicle fire that took place in early August in Battleford.

Spiritwood RCMP say they are investigating what appears to be a possible drowning of a woman in Chitek Lake. Chitek Lake is located about 60 km north of Spiritwood. Spiritwood RCMP were sent to the area at around noon Sunday, joined by EMS.

Tuesday night all four football field's saw tough football action. In a high scoring affair, the Huskies beat the Headhunters 39-26. Another high-scoring, but lopsided game had the Rhinos beating the Razorbacks 42-0.