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NationsWEST Field House worth a look

NationsWEST Field House worth a look

Soon after the new NationsWEST Field House opened at the Credit Union CUPlex in North Battleford the News-Optimist website poll asked readers how they would be using the new facility. Discouragingly 64.
Mr. Squirrel makes a fatal error

Mr. Squirrel makes a fatal error

This weather is sure feeling like spring. We are enjoying it but, holding our breaths in case there are more surprises coming. Did the weatherman predict this last blizzard? Once the blizzard was started, then he reported a blizzard.
Successful attitude

Successful attitude

For years, Saskatchewan was listed as a "have-not" province, and the place in Canada and the world, really, where people were "from" but not a place that many stayed to live in.
Do you really keep Jar Jar Binks on VHS?

Do you really keep Jar Jar Binks on VHS?

My mom called me the other day and asked if I wanted some movies - five plastic tubs worth. They no longer have a functioning VHS player, and it seemed like all those bargain bin tapes have piled up. Sorry, I told her.
Square box, many shaped personalities

Square box, many shaped personalities

I think if we could let our children and youth frolic in the fields throughout their upbringing, we would see child and youth mental health issues decrease. I have been noticing an interesting trend amongst the children and youth I am working with.
The call of home

The call of home

Jeff joined our Toastmasters Club shortly after it was launched in the fall of 2012. He was like a breath of fresh air: young, enthusiastic, warm and friendly, already an experienced speaker and altogether a welcome addition to our fledgling group.
My two cents about downtown revitalization

My two cents about downtown revitalization

Folks at City Hall have a new hot topic of discussion now that the Credit Union CUPlex is finished. That topic is the proposed downtown business improvement district. The good news is that we are actually talking about improving the downtown.
Life on the shady side

Life on the shady side

All gardens, regardless of where they are, will have shady areas, whether under the canopy of trees or along a solid structure. Even in my south-facing backyard, I have shade along the back fence. And my whole front yard is in shade most of the day.
Just stay home

Just stay home

It's not often that our provincial RCMP tell us that it's not safe to travel anywhere in Saskatchewan, but last Thursday, they did just that.
Those who keep snow at by deserve our thanks

Those who keep snow at by deserve our thanks

If there is one word that has most people on edge these days, it is the "s" word.
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