Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor What previous governments have done to the mentally ill is a travesty to the care and well being of this minority group.

An artists' reception at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford Tuesday, June 24, celebrated the coming together of two exhibits meant to reconcile the history shared by First Nations and non-First Nations Canadians.

NUTBROWN: Ronald Allan (1929 - 2014) - passed away in Saskatoon at Extendicare on June 25, 2014.

The cycling journey of Clara Hughes has wrapped up in Ottawa on Canada Day.

Dear Editor My name is Jay Staples and I live in Edam. My next door neighbour rang my doorbell recently. She had Regional Optimist in her hand and said she wanted to let me know about an article in it.

July 1 marks a tragic anniversary in the Northwest. It was 10 years ago on that date that the resort village of Cochin was the scene of a horrific car crash involving a vehicle driven by Norma Jean Mooswa.

Maymont Memorial Hall held a garage sale June 21. Between rain and a power outage, it turned out to be a pretty good day. Thanks to everyone who helped, booked tables and donated to this event.

What an informative and interesting article regarding the new fire hall in Meota. People always have questions and now the answers are there.

The 15th Summer School for the Solo Voice is about to get underway.

The Province of Saskatchewan has announced it is continuing with funding towards targeted police initiatives for North Battleford for the coming year.