Battlefords News-Optimist

Two separate zoning bylaw amendments were introduced at council Monday. The amendments both involve a couple of projects that have been made public at the most recent council meeting, both of which require zoning bylaw amendments to go forward.

Eva (nee Desmarais). October 22, 1922 ~ February 27, 2017. It is with profound sadness that the family of Eva Bedier announces her passing on February 27, 2017 to be with Dad.

Wayne Lloyd passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the age of 75 years, beloved husband of Joyce Lloyd of Medicine Hat.

Battlefords RCMP statistical data for 2016 was presented at North Battleford city council Monday night and they show crime still heading upwards in a number of categories.

Grace Isabella, After living a long and rich life, Grace Gillies passed away in Edmonton on February 18, 2017, at the age of 107. Grace touched everyone she met, and all who met her realized what an extraordinary person she was.

Donald “Keith” Griffith September 17, 1933 – February 23, 2017. The Fathers’ Gardener. Keith was born in Delisle, Saskatchewan to Antonia and Charles Griffith.

We are very sad to announce the passing of Anne on February 8th, 2017 at her residence in North Battleford. Anne was born June 9th, 1934 in Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England.

We mourn the passing of Viola Robb, last surviving child of Lucinda and Arther McAllister. Viola was born in Mullingar, Saskatchewan June 16, 1930 and passed at the age of 86 on February 20, 2017.

In Loving Memory of Nykola (Nick) Nykiforuk, December 22, 1925 – February 8, 2017. Nick passed away at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of his family and wife of 63 years, Mary (Konopelski).

Two Lloydminster individuals who were on the run from police have been arrested in connection to a number of break and enters and vehicle thefts in western Saskatchewan as well as Alberta.