Battlefords News-Optimist

Fire crews were on the scene at a building fire in the 1600 block of 101st Street July 2 that started in a clothes dryer. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a single storey residence with smoke showing.

Moving isn't always a bed of roses. Even after the boxes have been unpacked, finding services, such as the library, the right store or a perfect restaurant, can be difficult.

As we try to get back into routines and work off holiday excesses, my roommates and I have a little extra turkey to try and work off. We decided to make a turkey supper with all the fixings before we all went our separate ways for the holidays.

It is that time of year, the time of year when all the ball teams in the area wrap up their regular league play and focus on zones and provincials.

Efforts continue to provide relief for those affected by the wave of bad weather that hit Saskatchewan last week.

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.