Battlefords News-Optimist

Friday at 10 p.m., the Battlefords RCMP received a complaint of a stabbing at a residence on the Saulteaux First Nation. An adult male was discovered suffering from multiple stab wounds to the upper body.

Life As I Know It

The Western Development Museum’s Volunteer Appreciation was held in April. Volunteers were awarded service pins. Albert Primeau was awarded a 10-year pin but was not at the event.

Linda’s Lines

Submitted by SGI A total of 374 people were ticketed for failing to wear a seatbelt or properly restrain children in vehicles during March’s traffic safety spotlight on occupant safety .

Students throughout North Battleford got to hear some tips on how to save money Wednesday, April 20. It was part of Talk With Our Kids About Money, a Battlefords Chamber of Commerce initiative supported by the BMO Bank of Montreal.

Denis Lloyd Joseph Painchaud August 25, 1938 ~ April 10, 2016 Denis leaves to mourn his passing: his loving wife, Lois Painchaud; four children, Denny (Nadine) Painchaud Calgary, Danny (Chelsey) Painchaud Kelowna, Marc (Sherry) Painchaud Meadow Lake,

Maria (Netty) Janssen passed away peacefully on April 8, 2016 at the age of 93 at Harwood Manor in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Maria (Netty) was born in Stevensweert, Holland and is survived by her children Ennie (Norman) Linkert of St.

Mr. John Trach of Denholm, Saskatchewan passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the age of 83 years. John was born July 7, 1932 on a farm near Ranger, Saskatchewan. He came home in a hay rack covered in some hay and bundled in his mother’s apron.

Lillian Ethel (nee Mattila) Summers, age 95 years, of Saskatoon SK, passed away at St Paul's Hospital on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. A Funeral Service will be held from Livelong Community Hall, Livelong SK, on Monday April 25, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.