Battlefords News-Optimist

The North Battleford RCMP responded to more than 30 calls between 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 25 and 6 a.m. Thursday, June 26.

Maymont had a visit at the seniors' center June 17 from Ted Turner, author of Beyond The Farm Gate. Liz Clayton, Valerie Gray, June Rogers and Laura Spence made this visit possible. There were about 20 people who attended.

Ed, my neighbor next door, has been like a wet blanket lately. The stretch of wet weather we have been having has soaked into his attitude and mildewed his patience. He challenged me Sunday as I was coming home from church and into my house.

Seven members of the Battlefords Art Club had a delightful day touring Saskatoon's Art Trek 2014 June 14. It was an inspiring tour and enjoyable to see so many talented exhibitors, painting in all media, sculpture, and wood and metal carving.

At a meeting of the Living Sky School Division board and central office with MLAs Larry Doke, Herb Cox and, by phone, Scott Moe, land-based learning was on the agenda.

Dear Editor I just read your Thursday's column (What is the cost of life? Regional Optimist June 19) and I wholeheartedly support you in the "safety" issues that surround this fast and growing city.

Borden Co-op celebrated their 100th birthday with a festival in the Borden Community Centre June 19.

The RM of Meota, Village of Meota and Resort Village of Metinota have a spanking new state-of-the-art fire truck and they are building a new fire hall to house it.

The Neilburg United Church celebrated their 60th anniversary May 26.During the service past ministers Ted Haas, Ken Flamghan and Harold Martin shared memories of their time in Neilburg. An ensemble that included Gracie Haas preformed a few pieces.

The contentious process to approve a new official community plan and zoning bylaw for North Battleford has moved past second reading.