Battlefords News-Optimist

Many people struggle at controlling their weight. Diet after diet is attempted, many unsuccessfully. Here are some easy tips to get you started on a weight loss plan that will actually work.

A woman has been transported to Royal University Hospital following a rollover on Highway 16 Tuesday. The rollover happened around 11:10 a.m. near Fielding, about eight kilometres east of Maymont.

June 27 was a significant day for Blaine Lake Library, Blaine Lake town and the Dutchak family. The bright sunny day complemented the occasion as many local residents gathered to honour the late Mike and Ida Dutchak with a dedication ceremony.

There is something about a museum that always leads to a story, and another and another. Being surrounded by rescued buildings, old objects and dusty relics stirs up the mind and old tales.

The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses is undergoing some much needed renovations and additions this week after merging two congregations last year. The Battlefords Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses' build began in early June.

A couple weeks ago, as MLB's inter-league play began it's merciful end, the Dodgers hosted the rubber match of a hotly contested three game series against the New York Yankees.

At some point in their lives, every baseball player has dreamt of hitting a walk-off home run in a championship game. A Battlefords Bantam Crackmaster Beaver had the opportunity to do that and made the most of it.

The Lloydminster Meridian Twins remain perfect in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League after winning 18-0 in Edam. The Twins were up early and showed no mercy as they dropped Edam to 2-8 on the season. The Twins are 12-0.

Councillor Trent Houk is not only talking the talk but walking the walk on a potential Neighbourhood Watch program.

Every tournament, every game, every inning is important for a team vying to win a provincial title and the Battlefords Bantam Bandits came within an inning of taking the provincial B softball championship.