Battlefords News-Optimist

In rural Saskatchewan the family is still the backbone of the community. Over the past few years, when I've met people who were new to me, often they were returning or related to the community in some way.

It was a penalty filled weekend with two results the Battlefords Midget Stars will hope to soon forget. The Stars were in Tisdale and lost 4-0 and 9-1.

BUH Foundation's Festival of Trees is in its 15th year and again promises to be an entertaining, exciting three days from Thursday, Nov. 25 to Saturday, Nov. 27.

Dear Editor Do you know there is a proposal from other provinces and governments to contaminate Saskatchewan's north with radioactive waste that is to be trucked through Saskatchewan.? This must be stopped.

We know by now that exercising and leading a healthy lifestyle is crucial to our overall health. The problem becomes figuring out what to do and where to do it.

The Battlefords Domestic Violence Treatment Options Court team is being recognized with a major award - this time coming from the premier.

When most think of playing darts they see it as a recreational hobby, but for some across Saskatchewan it is more than that - it is a way to compete and strive to be the best of the best. Oct.

RM of Mervin residents will have a chance to elect an RM council Nov. 3.

Dear Editor The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce did an amazing job again at this year's service seminar. The volunteers and planning committees have once again shone like stars.

The City of North Battleford is being represented on the board of directors for Communities of Tomorrow - described as Canada's first municipal infrastructure innovation network.