Battlefords News-Optimist

A motion to approve $22,542.85 worth of electrical upgrades to Eiling Kramer Campground was defeated during a recent regular town council meeting, although the matter has been tabled for further discussion.

Between Oct. 30 and Nov. 2, Battlefords RCMP received numerous reports of vehicles being vandalized in the city. This criminal activity usually happens overnight to vehicles parked in residential areas. On Oct.

Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club has recently kicked off a 2010-11 4-H year. Oct. 4, at Milleton Hall, the first general meeting was held and Nov. 1, also at Milleton Hall, was a second general meeting.

The hiring of a consultant for a strategic plan review was one of the highlights of a routine Monday night meeting of city council in North Battleford.

This week the NHL general managers met for the annual general managers' meetings and, although the biggest topic going in was to clarify some head shot questions, the biggest news coming out might be the change to the all-star weekend rosters.

Hello, everyone. We are the Cloverbuds reporting from Swift Mount Light Horse 4-H Club. We welcome back all previous members to Swift Mount.

Tammy Ramsay is a new author. Her first book is published On the Wings of An Eagle. She hosted a book signing at the Battlefords and District Co-op Mall oct. 30. Her books are available in North Battleford and Saskatoon.

Seismic crews utilizing helicopters and other equipment are buzzing around in the Prince/Meota area. Workers swarm over construction projects, large and small, at all corners of the Battlefords.

Experts from coast to coast are ready to prematurely hand the NHL's Northwest Division title to Vancouver and with good reason.

2010 has been designated The Year of the Veteran in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.