Battlefords News-Optimist

Kenneth Biernes Asmussen passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. Ken is survived by his wife Ione and their son Pat (Susan).

Garry Steven Bodnarchuk: October 18, 1960 - March 14, 2015. It is with the sadness that the family of Garry, from Hafford, Sask. announces his passing on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon.

Ernest "Ernie" Michael Harty of Battleford Sask., passed away suddenly on March 17, 2015 in Saskatoon at the Royal University Hospital at the age of 37. He was born September 13, 1977 in Saskatoon.

First Nation Elders, drummers, and dancers joined with administrators, students, and staff at Connaught School last week for the presentation of a framed copy of Treaty Six and the official Government of Canada apology for residential schools.

Letter to the Editor

It's time we heard what our political parties plan to do for medicare

The Battlefords AAA Stars evened the SMAAAHL final at one game each after a 5-2 win over the Regina Pat Canadians at the Civic Centre Tuesday. The Stars got goals from five different players and 26 saves from Brett Pongracz in the win.

Weather has been climbing in temperature ever since I've been in Yuma, Ariz. since March 7. Today, Monday, March 23, the temperature peaked at 93 F. It is a very dry heat, so a little different than what it would be in Saskatchewan during the summer.

Unity News

MAIDSTONE — The monthly meeting of the Maidstone Museum ws held at the seniors’ centre March 16. Members hope to have the next meeting at the museum, but right now there is too much snow to contend with. A few changes on the executive have been made.