Battlefords News-Optimist

Mrs. Nellie Armstrong passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Battleford’s Union Hospital at the age of 95 years.

Dear Editor I have a reminder for those who have forgotten, and those who don’t know. I’m referring to a Facebook post, where someone had landed a sturgeon from the North Saskatchewan River. These fish are protected by law.

Mr. Arthur Renz of Glaslyn, Saskatchewan passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the age of 72 years. A Celebration of Life Service was held for Arthur on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.

Dear Editor Further to the BTEC donation request made to the City of North Battleford, this should be carefully considered, as many individuals and businesses have already contributed to the new proposed BTEC building fund.

Why is Stephen Harper spending our money to continually appeal Omar Khadr's release from prison? Why doesn't he fund and support a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women instead? Why are our scientists protesting about being "muz

The case against five individuals accused of kidnapping earlier this month continues to make its way through North Battleford Provincial Court. June 23 is the next court date for Garth Iron, one of two adults charged in the case.

Besides being an active light horse club, members of the Reigning Riders 4-H Club are busy at other levels. Member Keltye Blais is one of four youth delegates to sit on the youth advisory council.

Borden and Radisson News

Only a week or so left of school days for students at Unity Public, Composite High and St. Peter’s schools.

UNITY — Second World War veteran Bill Fleming of Unity was presented with the French Legion of Honour by the Saskatchewan Honorary Consul for the Republic of France June 6.