Battlefords News-Optimist

John Edward Dove was born January 6, 1927 to Ada and George Dove of Speers. He was the third of four children, two older brothers Stan and Ben and a younger sister Dorothy. He attended Korbet School for grades 1 to 8 and Keatley School for 9 to 12.

It was an all-new format for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce when they hosted their municipal election event this year.

The first trip away from the North Battleford Civic Centre this year was a successful one for the Battlefords AAA Stars Wednesday night.

A spot in the provincial 2A boys’ soccer championship will be on the line at Fairview Field Saturday. The John Paul II Crusaders will take on Chief Poundmaker School at 11:30 a.m. in a regional semifinal game.

Look what Mother Nature has nastily given us. Sunday was a stressful day to be out and about with icy driving conditions, not to mention a task to even open up the doors to an iced up vehicle.

Community Safety Co-ordinator Herb Sutton presented his final monitoring report of the current council term Monday, highlighting a number of safety initiatives currently under way.

Alcohol-related offences and concern about vehicle thefts and shoplifting made up a sizable portion of the crime statistics presented by Battlefords RCMP detachment at council Monday. The numbers, presented by S/Sgt.

A nurse from Saskatchewan becomes the first woman in history to have a Canadian ship named after her. Read about brave Margaret Brooke here. www.elinorflorence.com/blog/margaret-brooke-nurse-sscaribou

It’s hard to put my finger on it, but there must be something in the water this fall when it comes to municipal elections.