Battlefords News-Optimist

A North Battleford business has been the target of a break and enter during the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to a news release from the RCMP, the business was located at the 700 block of 105th Street. At around 1:30 a.m.

The Saskatchewan director of the Canada West Foundation says governments and bureaucrats shouldn't be afraid to discuss the "H" word - harmonization.

Having witnessed the frantic harvest this season, it's difficult to imagine how early settlers survived the harsh prairie climate, as they struggled to wrest a living from the unforgiving earth.

You've taken my advice. You've started exercising. You've re-evaluated your diet and started making some healthy changes. You're getting more sleep at night.

A big bouquet to Battlefords detachment of the RCMP for directing traffic after the memorial service for Cst. J.P. Petlin Oct. 30.

Dear Editor Most farmers will have by now received their voting packages for the 2010 CWB director elections in District 5. Farmers need to be aware of the candidates views on various issues, but more importantly the value of the single desk.

The snow may not be on the ground yet, but hockey season is in full swing with Battlefords teams once again playing in league action on the weekend.

Love it or hate it, it's part of the season and it will be here soon. For years the Main Street Christmas tree in Maidstone has sat in the centre of the town's busiest intersection.

The Battlefords North Stars continued their busy November schedule in Melfort Wednesday and held on for a 3-2 win.

"At times it wasn't pretty, but it was the most complete game we've played in the stats department," said Battlefords Stars' head coach Martin Smith after a 5-2 win against the Saskatoon Blazers Wednesday night.