Battlefords News-Optimist

As usual, there has been plenty of off season roster moves as the general managers and their staff struggle to work within the strict rules of the salary cap.

It's volleyball season in the region and Maidstone was once again the hub of activity. Sr. Mega-Volley, the massive volleyball tournament hosted by Maidstone High School every September began Thursday and finished up at 11:28 p.m. Saturday night.

There are people with the idea small towns are quiet places, places where the pace is slower and life is simpler. Driving through Maidstone during July and August may add to the myth.

Expansion of Water Treatment Plant No. 1 is going well so far, according to City of North Battleford officials.

Twenty-two teachers from schools across the Northwest School Division participated in the third annual First Nations Partnership Aboriginal Cultural Retreat at Waterhen Lake in mid-September.

The City of North Battleford is urging local residents to be on the lookout for animals both inside and outside city limits.

Everyone has their weaknesses. Everyone has bad days. Everyone strays from their ideal eating plan from time to time. When trying to lose weight, it is important to realize what the consequences are.

More changes are coming to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program in response to the needs of flood victims in the province.

Another accused in the North Battleford 98th Street home invasion case has entered a guilty plea. Winston Night, 23, pled guilty to aggravated assault as party to the offence.

Whether it's a trip to Disneyland, or the chance to meet a favourite athlete or celebrity, or even something simple like a bathtub full of candy, the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada has been making dreams come true since 1985. Oct.