Battlefords News-Optimist

If a deal on used construction equipment is offered and seems to good to be true, the deal might be hotter than you think. Between Sept 15 and Oct 19 construction equipment was stolen from businesses in Swift Current and district area.

Ed, my neighbour next door, has a theory about time becoming longer in the winter. The first winter storm this year caught Ed without snow tires and a drive from Yorkton to Melville took twice as long as usual.

The general manager of the Battlefords' three radio stations was the guest speaker last week before the Saskatchewan Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs luncheon in the Battlefords.

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Midget AA Barons The Barons held their home tournament on the weekend and played some elite AA teams while earning one win. Friday, the Barons lost 4-3 to the Saskatoon Steel.

Children, for the most part, are a source of happiness and wonder to their parents. For one local artist, her children are also her inspiration, as they amaze her with the creativity through which they view the world.

According to the coaching staff, it wasn't a lack of effort by the Battlefords Midget Stars that resulted in a 5-2 loss Tuesday at the hands of the Saskatoon Contacts.

Alberta Armageddon is on. Saskatchewan versus Montreal part II in the CFL title game.

I would like to thank the individual who was responsible for returning my purse from my cart to the Canadian Tire Store, Saturday, Nov. 20. Your honesty and kindness is very much appreciated. Happy Holidays! Mary Johannesen

There are nuisance animals in the city of North Battleford but rats aren't among them, according to the fire chief. Skunks are an issue and the bylaw enforcement department actively responds to complaints about those and other animals.