Battlefords News-Optimist

A 1-5-0-1 record isn't exactly ideal for a team with high expectations heading into the 2010-11 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season.

More contributions to the Credit Union CUPlex are being sought through a new fundraising effort aimed at the "little guy.

Dear Editor I am seeking information from your readership in order to complete my masters degree at the University of Regina. The subject of my thesis is infant and maternal mortality in early 20th century Saskatchewan.

Uh oh. The Saskatchewan Roughriders kicked off the second half of the 2010 CFL season with a 31-2 blowout loss in Winnipeg Sunday. What's so wrong with that? Plenty.

The past week produced plenty of major stories in the professional sports world - the NFL season started, Nadal won the U.S.

Anytime a hockey team returns from a three-day road trip without a win it isn't exactly a positive thing, but in the case of with the Battlefords North Stars' recent road trip to Dauphin, Man. and Yorkton, there were a few positives.

For many young people 4-H means hard work, community involvement and achieving goals. The organization also offers young people the opportunity for adventure, to try new things both at home and away.

Last Wednesday was a collision-filled day on the streets of the Battlefords, with two individuals being sent to hospital following two separate incidents on the roads. One happened at around 12:45 p.m.

The Maidstone School Community Council kicked off the school year with an event designed to bring the schools and the community together.

The Town of Battleford has declared Waste Reduction Week Oct. 18 to 24.