Battlefords News-Optimist

Local sculptors Mariann Taubensee and Ellery Russell along with the rest of the ReArtCycle Group are in the spotlight at the Recycled art show: "Haven't we met?" in Saskatoon.

A Halloween tradition returns to North Battleford again this year as the Halloween Guy will be back putting on a display doing his part to raise money this year to fight drinking and driving. Guy Turcotte, a.k.a.

Dozens of high school athletes from the Northwest laced up their runners and hit the dusty trail in Regina for the provincial cross-country meet Saturday. One Battle West athlete captured a goal medal while several others placed in the top 10.

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Festival of Trees is fast approaching, with festivities from Thursday, Nov. 25, to Saturday, Nov. 27 at Gold Ridge Centre.

First responder is a term given to an individual who is the first medically trained responder to arrive on scene of an accident. It appears that rural Saskatchewan has more than its share of challenges when it comes to the medical sector.

The Town of Battleford got some bad news Monday: they need to spend an additional $20,000 on the Alex Dillabough Centre roof. That news was relayed to Battleford town council by Randy Redding of the Battleford Parks and Recreation Department.

An early-morning fire at G & C Asphalt has destroyed some heavy equipment at that property. The fire took place around 3:20 a.m. Oct. 20, outside the business located on 10016 Fyfe Ave.

When two of Canada's brightest stars wed in late 2002, audiences waited with bated breath for the concert of a lifetime.

Ed, my neighbour next door, had a slight accident recently. It had to do with a stubborn grain chute door. All Ed wanted to do was get a grain sample, but first the door wouldn't come open and then it wouldn't close.

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School cross-country team headed to Regina for the provincial championships Oct. 16.