Battlefords News-Optimist

Grand Slam of Curling back in action.

Among the 31 players named to the Team Canada West selection camp were Holden Doell of the Battlefords North Stars, the Melfort Mustangs’ Zac Somers, Jeremi Tremblay of the Flin Flon Bombers, and the Humboldt Broncos’ Ethan Zielke.

All are considered ‘short day’ plants so cool temperatures and lengthy periods of darkness will cause them to bloom.

Travelling to warmer climes, but, so far, only in my imagination.

Garden Chat: Red poppies have been a symbol of remembrance since 1921.

Council spend final night of deliberations trying to tie up loose ends and come to consensus.

Battleford's Community Players are hosting auditions for their upcoming shows, and anyone is welcome to attend. The first show is Strawberries in January by Evelyn de la Cheneliere, a light drama that requires two men and two women aged 30-50.

Kiwanis hopes to make a festive time of year better, with generous donations in the holiday spirit. The club donates money annually, focusing on organizations that help children, then, where donations would make the most difference.

No appointment necessary.

Daily Leg Update - Exchange between Nadine Wilson and Minister Everett Hindley happens on same day the Saskatchewan United Party is officially registered.