Battlefords News-Optimist

It’s become clear, in the week since a conflagration sent 88,000 people running in less than a day, that there’s really only one phrase that adequately describes the net result of the Fort McMurray fire. It’s the Miracle of Fort Mac.

Borden and Radisson News

The students from Grades 1 to 8 were fortunate to see an NED presentation Monday morning. The letters stand for: Never Give Up, Encourage Others and Do Your Best. The presenter, Grace, talked on Ned's behalf. He is a character that was on a poster.

Northwest Vignettes: Music takes a back seat in modern society

There is no doubt spring has sprung and summer is close at hand. I can’t remember ever having the garden in by May 5. Radishes and onions are up and the rest can’t be far behind.

UNITY — It’s no secret in Unity that Markie Winterhalt has a talent in cake art. Winterhalt has been a hobbyist cake creator for about three years and recently had the opportunity to give back to a family through the charity Icing Smiles.

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Pet Therapy – Hafford Special Care Home 306-549-2108.

City of North Battleford crews will be starting to do crack sealing on Territorial DriveTuesday, starting at 13th Avenue and working north. Some delays can be expected. Please remember to slow down in the "zone" to ensure the safety of City workers.

It was the occasion of his 60th wedding anniversary that brought Brian Eyres to the offices of the Battlefords News-Optimist . He and his wife Maureen Eyres were married on May 9,1956, 60 years ago this week.

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