Battlefords News-Optimist

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.

It's official. June is nearly over and graduation is upon our community, amongst many others. Congratulations to the UCHS graduating class of 2014. Enjoy a safe grad weekend.

The crime numbers in May continued with the steady downward trend that has been going on throughout 2014. Calls for service for the month are down significantly to 993, compared to 1,663 for the same month a year ago.

WHARINGTON: It is with sadness Zona and family announce the passing of Edward "Ted" Wharington on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK.

More than 20 seniors from Edam visited the Meota seniors at the Do Drop In June 18, to partake in a great potluck dinner and social afternoon. This followed their regular monthly meeting in the Do Drop In, in the morning.

We have just had a few days of rain, sometimes very heavy. It has rained well over an inch. Yesterday I noticed many fields had sloughs here and there in areas that had been seeded. Sunday brought us quite a bit of cloud and some sun.

If you haven't noticed the flood of emails in recent weeks asking for your consent, you probably have been in the woods and out of Internet range.

The Territorial Drive and 100th Street intersection will operate as a four-way stop for most of this afternoon as crews get the new traffic light signal system up and running. Drivers are asked to slow down and be aware of flag people.