Battlefords News-Optimist

The 1200 block of 107th Street will be closed today starting around 9 a.m. Crews are digging a main stop.

St. Walburg, like so many other Alberta and Saskatchewan communities, is concerned about its present lack of handicapped and senior accommodation for persons unable to live on their own. St.

The Battlefords Handi-Bus has provided a much-needed service to people in the area for the past several years. Yet there remains some confusion out there among the general public about who can use the service and what the rules are.

This week, the Summer School for the Solo Voice is underway in North Battleford. It's a unique summer school that provides not only education but performance opportunities for participants as well as recitals open to the public.

COLWELL: In Loving Memory Of Burnia Edna Colwell who was born September 30, 1922 at Carmen, MB and passed away June 21, 2014 at North Battleford, SK.

The Shellbrook RCMP were on the scene of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Hwy 3 at Holbein and Hwy 693 yesterday.

SCHUSSLER: It is with sadness the family of Wilma Darline Schussler, resident of Battleford, SK announce her passing on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at The Battlefords Union Hospital, North Battleford, SK.

GILLES: It is with great sadness that the family of Clement Franklin Gilles announce his passing on Friday, June 27, 2014. Clem was born on August 11, 1931 in Saskatoon to proud parents Matthias and Edna.

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102nd Crescent from 20th Avenue to McDonald Drive will be closed for most of the day as crews repair a valve. Some residents will be without water for most of the day.