Battlefords News-Optimist

Is it winter or is it spring? Kind of hard to tell with the mixed emotions shown by both Mother Nature and Old Man Winter. Tune in, folks … St. Peter’s School continues to experience a very busy period leading up to Easter break.

The annual meeting of the Cut Knife and District Donors’ Choice was held at the town office March 13. The 2014 campaign grossed $12,020. There were 76 contributors and the average donation was $158.

Festival Fanfare

Dennis Dale Gubbe, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Fort McMurray, AB passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 in Grande Prairie at the age of 67. Dennis was born on April 29, 1947 in North Battlefield, SK.

Kevin Peyachew, 31, appeared in court Tuesday facing several charges which included robbery, forcible confinement, hostage taking and two counts of assault after an attempted robbery of the Bank of Montreal in North Battleford Monday.

Gordon Benjamin Nelson was born on Feb 11, 1948 in Melfort, Sask. to Clarence and Jenny (Solberg) Nelson. Gordon passed away peacefully on March 10, 2015 with his beloved family by his side.

The 2014 North Battleford International Street Performer Festival has been named among the finalists for the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence for 2014. Tourism Saskatchewan announced the list of finalists March 2.

RCMP are warning the public of potential bogus charities operating within the province. Police say bogus charities often use names that are the same or very close to the names of legitimate and respected charities.

Threatening to use his fists as weapons, a 31-year-old man attempted to rob a bank in North Battleford Monday. Battlefords RCMP say the man entered a financial institution on the 1100 block of 101st Street at about 4 p.m. and demanded cash.

Life As I Know It