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Sorting and cleaning

Sorting and cleaning

Lately I've been on this "sort and clean so my kids don't have to do it after I die" kick. Rather than motivated by impending gloom, it's actually been a lot of fun.
Kicking corporate welfare bums to the curb

Kicking corporate welfare bums to the curb

The Saskatchewan film industry is up in arms because on March 21, the provincial government announced the annual average $8 million film tax credit was getting chopped.
Eliminating the poor-bashing around us

Eliminating the poor-bashing around us

It was about five years ago that the CBC reported 40 per cent of the world's wealth was owned by one per cent of the world's population.
Venus at its brightest April 30

Venus at its brightest April 30

The moon is full on the evening of April 6, hovering near Saturn and the bright star, Spica in the eastern sky.
Making amends

Making amends

The publication of a recent "boot" submitted by a resident disgruntled about a missed opportunity to share Allen Sapp Gallery with visitors from British Columbia was nixed by the publisher of the News-Optimist.
Stretching your way to flexibility, co-ordination

Stretching your way to flexibility, co-ordination

A good stretching routine needs to be a part of every fitness program. In fact, stretching to increase flexibility should be done at least once daily in order to obtain gains in range of motion.
Spruce up for Bradshaw

Spruce up for Bradshaw

Dear Editor What an exciting prospect to hear Terry Bradshaw is showcasing the Battlefords in the TV show , Today in America. Perhaps this will give more incentive to the City to support the Community in Bloom project and other upgrades.
Help make a difference

Help make a difference

Battlefords United Way is putting out the call for board members.
Achieving new growth from old roots

Achieving new growth from old roots

Ed, my neighbour next door, recently joked, "What do you call a farmer who lives in town?" Without waiting for my reply he answered, "A townhouse commuter." Ed is a farmer who lives in town and drives out to his farm.
Vandals' dedication 'admired'

Vandals' dedication 'admired'

Dear Editor Sincere kudos to the lovely folks who recently caused $60,000 to $65,000 damage to the new CUPlex facility March 18. I continue to be astounded by community spirit shown by some of our more "dedicated" citizens.
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