Battlefords News-Optimist

Seniors from various locations joined the Maymont seniors Aug. 21 for an afternoon of entertainment and a supper provided by Maymont seniors.

That's it folks! This is the last official long weekend of summer. Make the most of it while it lasts.

The Battlefords Art Club has a long history of supporting visual arts in the community. It promotes exhibits of local work with the aim of encouraging its members in developing their potential for creating satisfying artwork in any medium.

THOMPSON: The family of Agnes Isabelle Thompson sadly announce the passing of their beloved mother & grandmother on August 16th, 2014 at Battleford's District Care Centre.

September is around the corner, and with school about to be back in session for another year, drivers are urged to obey the traffic laws in and around area schools.

Bridge players from all over Western Canada travelled to Meota to compete in the Jackfish Lake Sectional duplicate bridge tournament last weekend.

A round table meeting was hosted by the Liberal Party's critic for public safety and emergency preparednesslast week at North Battleford City Hall. Discussion focused on community public safety and crime rates in North Battleford.

ERNEST: In Loving Memory Of June Loreen Ernest who was born June 8, 1953 at Empress, AB and passed away August 22, 2014 at North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish June's memory are her loving children: Allan Sr.

The 1000 and 1100 blocks of 110th Street will be closed all day today for patching.

A new water service is being dug for Co-op today, south of Walmart by Carlton Trail. No road closures are anticipated, however water there will be a one to two hour water disturbance for Walmart.