Battlefords News-Optimist

The ribbon has been cut to officially open the new and improved Maidstone Airport. RM of Eldon reeve Garry Taylor and Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA Larry Doke were on hand to officially open the airport with a ribbon cutting Saturday morning.

EVELYN MARTENS: It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, an aunt and a friend - Evelyn Martens - on May 26, 2014 with her family at her side.

GAERTNER: Reginald James Gaertner was born December 2, 1950 in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Passed away May 20, 2014 at the age of 63 years in Battleford, Saskatchewan.

A few years ago, people started putting tropical (or tropical looking) plants in their gardens. Far from dying down, this trend continues to gain momentum and all the chic and stylish gardeners - even on the prairies - are riding the wave.

Battleford will be getting an off-leash dog park and the location has been decided. Last week, councillors approved locating the park across from the new Smoken Guns Shop near the old disposal site entrance.

WHITE: Edna was born on June 30, 1923, the second child to Garnet and Gladys Woolley. Edna was raised on a farm just outside of Meacham, SK. She had a wonderful childhood filled with music, laughter, love, and dancing.

THOMPSON : In Loving Memory Of Maureen Gale Thompson who was born July 7, 1950 at North Battleford, SK and passed away June 10, 2014 at Saskatoon, SK.

It's July 2 - the day after Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation came into effect. You've just started a new job. Your predecessor left behind a binder containing the business cards of clients.

Who qualifies as a senior citizen? The magic age used to be 55. That's when the seniors' clubs would like you to buy a membership and pull a chair up to the card table.

BLANCHETTE: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rodolphe "Rudy" Blanchette, beloved husband of Helen Blanchette, on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the age of 95 years.