Battlefords News-Optimist

Wayne Robert Hoffman, born February 5, 1947 at Medicine Hat, Alberta to Theodore Hoffman and Mathilda Koch, passed away February 2, 2017 in North Battleford, Sask.

Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing person. Shinae Reimer, 13, was last seen at a residence in North Battleford on March 25t at approximately 9 p.m.

Community Safety Co-ordinator Herb Sutton spoke about the initiative of the RCMP to develop a Community Policing Support Team during his report to North Battleford city council March 27.

At least one major project for the City of North Battleford is still on track, for now, despite bad provincial budget news.

Governments should work together to fund pharmacare, dental care and rehabilitation as part of an improved funding model

A murder charge has been laid in connection to the death of an educational assistant in the Wilkie area.

In Loving Memory of Patricia Elizabeth Hoey, born October 13, 1937 at Kinistino, SK., passed away March 19, 2017 in North Battleford, SK.

IRA BERT WHITCOMB, APRIL 7, 1938 – MARCH 23, 2017. The family of Ira Bert Whitcomb is saddened to announce his passing on March 23, 2017. Ira was predeceased by his parents, Ellen and Bert Whitcomb of Saskatoon, and his brother, Lee.

Dear Editor In light of the provincial budget I feel compelled to express my concerns. Cuts to education and libraries are mistakes, big mistakes. Well-educated and literate people are good for society and democracy.

Dear Editor Cutting libraries during a recession is like cutting hospitals during a plague. We need libraries. Small towns rely on libraries for community spaces, social interaction and Internet access.