Battlefords News-Optimist

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame has selected the 1932-36 Regina Nationals for induction into the team category.

Born in Outlook, I grew up on the prairies. After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan with an education degree, a teaching career ensued. In 1971 a move to the Battlefords was followed by teaching junior high until retirement.

Battlefords Lawn Bowling Club hosted a grassroots tournament Aug. 8-10. The first game was played Friday evening. It was just completed when the skies opened and the rain poured.

Sometimes we see it coming. Other times we don't. There are times we think we know what to expect but life throws us a curve we weren't expecting. Usually it is a little bit of "all of the above." Change. Personally, I love my ruts.

Jersey Street from Canola Avenue to the maintenance centre entrance of the golf course will be intermittently closed today, for a tree removal.

Those Were the Days was held at the Western Development Museum this past weekend, showcasing life in the early days of Saskatchewan. See the related photo gallery.

Tillie Linkert spent an enjoyable day with her daughter in Lloydminster. She was planning to spend the long weekend with her family in Loon Lake. Marilyn Stewart was to the Berry Farm at Marshall with the people from Pine Island Lodge.

Alberta and Saskatchewan will work together to ensure co-ordinated and seamless healthcare services for the residents of Lloydminster and area, according to a provincial government press release.

We're always busy at the library, but summer is a particularly active time, especially for children's programs. The Summer Reading Club kicks off around the region this month with a variety of story times and craft programs.

Ed, my neighbour next door, has been relaxing in the shade of his yard watching me pick raspberries. He has been scoffing because I have been harvesting my raspberries after supper when the heat of the day is a bit less intense.