Battlefords News-Optimist

WILKIE — St. James CWL in Wilkie held a special evening to recognize members for their years of service to the Catholic Women’s League of Canada. The evening began by celebrating mass with Fr. George Chatholil, spiritual advisor.

Approximately six weeks ago, when a men's choral choir called A Buncha Guys from Saskatoon performed in Rabbit Lake, people that I knew who attended had nothing but great comments on the performance.

4-H Notes

The Borden Co-op held their 101st annual meeting preceded by a roast beef supper served by the Borden Lions Club to 90 guests April 26. John Buswell was nominated chairman and Ruben Rempel recording secretary.

Fire season begins early

Visiting with Stanley and Dorothy Mills was Eileen Peters of Rainbow Lake, Alta. On her way down, she made a stop at Athabasca to spend a night with close family members.

Clean up efforts appreciated

The road to the Battlefords District Care Centre has been a topic at recent Battleford town council meetings, the result of complaints about its condition. It remains on the Town's radar.

For the seventh year the Champions of Mental Health banquet has honoured the work and contributions of those making a positive impact to improve the lives of those struggling with mental illness.

The City of North Battleford has announced they and ATAP Infrastructure Services will start a comprehensive flushing program beginning Monday, May 9.