Battlefords News-Optimist

Radisson Ag Society gymkhana entries were down this year with only 13 riders taking part, Aug. 9.

Two more weekends of summer and I don't think I've experienced one quite like this. Full of fun and ball action but it went way, way too quickly.

It was a milestone event for the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Saturday night at the Alex Dillabough Centre.

Camp Cosmo on Jackfish Lake has been enjoying some TLC and Saskatchewan Hospital patients, staff and supporters spent a summery afternoon recently celebrating its updates. An open house Aug.

Heavy horses, draft horses, whatever you call them, they were the horsepower behind pioneer settlement on the prairies, and they still have a healthy fan base.

I've been wondering what happened to all the hysteria over the City of North Battleford's garbage disposal program.

It's a girl! Yes, on or about Dec. 11 we will be grandparents to a baby girl. Why am I so excited? Three boys and five grandsons - does that tell the story? Maymont has been blessed with two new additions to our village.

More heat and more cool periods, a typical combination of Saskatchewan weather. We never know what's in store. The noon luncheon Saturday was another huge success which the hall committee members really appreciate and thank everyone for coming.

Ed, my neighbor next door, actually entered my office last week. My office is tucked away in the basement of our house, and it is also the furnace room and the water heater room. No one usually gets in there except me and our two cats.

Dear Editor The Battlefords Agricultural Society and their volunteers must be commended for their hard work and for everything they do for this community and surrounding area.