Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor It's quite comical to see Minister Ritz's staff try to belittle anyone who has an opinion contrary to the minister or anyone who tries to get some information out of the minister.

The North West Museum Association fall meeting was hosted by the Wilkie Museum members Oct. 4. Museums represented were Bresaylor, Glaslyn, Goodsoil, Lashburn, Maidstone, Neilburg, Meadow Lake, Rabbit Lake, St. Walburg, Spiritwood, Unity and Wilkie.

The new roll-out bin trash collection regime in North Battleford is already seeing a dramatic reduction in the amount of household waste heading to the landfill.

There is more than one food bank in the Battlefords, so it's important people know the difference between the two when they are making a decision about donations to help feed the hungry. Downtown, at 1171 - 101st St.

The unexpected and largely unreported good news about homecare in this country is that the vast majority of Canadians who receive home help or homecare for a chronic health condition are getting all the services they need.

Dylan Schaefer was the focal point of the Vikings offence in North Battleford Comprehensive's 36-15 win over the Mount Royal Mustangs Wednesday night at Beaver Lions Stadium.

Maidstone Museum is closed for the summer season, but visits can be arranged by appointment until the snow falls. Members had a busy summer with more than 400 visitors signing the book. Some may have been missed.

Community Safety Co-ordinator Herb Sutton has presented his report to council for October. His update, presented at Tuesday's council meeting, focused on his activities and actions as part of his contract with the city.

We wish Walter Campbell a speedy recovery. He is presently recuperating in an Edmonton hospital. The Waseca Hall Committee members are making final arrangements for the fall supper to be held on Sunday, Nov. 2. Many phone calls have yet to be made.

Chad Keens has been the golf pro and clubhouse manager at Meota and District Lakeside Golf Course for nine years. This summer he lost his left leg below the knee due to undiagnosed diabetes. Keens was unable to return to work following the surgery.