Battlefords News-Optimist

March was a frustrating month for those at SGI, who had hoped to see some headway on the issue of cellphone use while driving. Instead, the month saw the most tickets issued yet since the monthly traffic safety spotlights began in 2014.

As the Battlefords Gymnastics Club continues to grow, new disciplines are being added for the athletes to try.

In Loving Memory of Raymond Allen Cale, born July 23, 1960 at Kimberley, BC, passed away April 7, 2017 in North Battleford, SK. Predeceased by his father Al van Meer and mother Carol van Meer.

Corrine Gaye Chatelaine November 7, 1976 – April 23, 2017. Corrine Gaye Chatelaine passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She was born November 7, 1976 in Meadow Lake. Raised in North Battleford.

Eugene, January 3, 1932 - April 13, 2017. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene Pernitsky at Poplar Courts Nursing Home in Wilkie with his loving family by his side.

In Loving Memory of Evadne (Eva) Lane, born February 25, 1923 at Jamaica, West Indies, passed away April 15, 2017 in North Battleford, SK. Evadne is survived by her loving husband, W.

Ermgard Gertrude Kuchler of St. Walburg passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Erma was born on January 19, 1929 to Max and Clara Drieschner near Medstead, SK where she was raised on the family farm.

Going up against the best players in the province in Regina over the Easter weekend was just what Maymont’s Ashton Harris hoped it would be. Other than a nasty illness that he came down with just as the SaskFirst bantam tournament began.

The Village of Medstead is home to many creatures, both human and animal alike. On an ordinary day the two coexist peacefully; people walking their dogs and neighbours greeting each other with smiles.

The majestic Whooping Crane, currently on the endangered species list, paid the beautiful RM of Medstead a special visit April 18, and they seem to be stick around.