Battlefords News-Optimist

North Battleford council has approved a number of 2017 board and committee appointments to two boards. All appointments expire Dec. 31, 2018.

In Loving Memory of Harold Eldon Meena, born May 6, 1936 at Maymont, SK., passed away December 30, 2016 in North Battleford, SK.

In Loving Memory of Mary Prescesky, born November 24, 1924 Near the Town Of Tarnapol, Western Ukraine, passed away December 29, 2016 at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

The beginning of the New Year is often a time to turn a new financial leaf: make a budget; pay down debt; save more. That’s all commendable, but these good intentions are mostly forgotten by, say, mid-February.

Mr. Tim Spratt of Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on December 23, 2016 at the Battlefords Union Hospital. A Celebration of Life service was held on Friday, December 30, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m.

Sister Marianne (Sister Mary Margaret). Peacefully on Tuesday January 3, 2017 at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Maple Ridge BC, Sister Marianne aged 86 years went to her true home in heaven.

“Loving wife, supportive Mom, friendly, warm and interested in all things” describe Heather McEwen (nee Reid) who passed away peacefully at age 76 on December 29, 2016.

Students and staff returned to classes Jan. 4. Many students were wearing the new clothes that they received for Christmas. Many students had the opportunity to talk or write about their Christmases and the many gifts they received.

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The Gog has lined up another musical evening following a show just last week. This week, Kelly Waters welcomes Twin Fiddles to her digs for a performance Saturday, Jan. 14.