Battlefords News-Optimist

JOHNSON: Anne Johnson (Anne Kuchirka) Feb. 6 1924 to June 6, 2014. Passed on June 6 at St. Joseph's Home in Saskatoon, SK.

LUCYK: Lily, 1911 - 2014. Passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2014 in her 103rd year. Lily Sulatycky, predeceased by her dear husband William Lucyk. Loving mother of Zora Jackson of Ottawa and David Lucyk of Houston, TX.

LESSARD, Arthur Joseph - Was born on June 19, 1944 in North Battleford, SK, the third child to Omer and Alice (Picard) Lessard. He was raised on a farm near Delmas SK and received his education at nearby Tulip Country School. He also attended St.

GOLL: William Henry Goll (Bill) was born April 25, 1923 and passed away May 21, 2014. William was born in Harvey, North Dakota where he lived with his grandparents, August & Pauline Fiedler on a farm.

Jared Blaquiere from Edam helped the Prince Albert Mintos win the Western Regional Championship in Prince Albert on April 6 with a 4-3 victory over the Notre Dame Argos. The Mintos went on to capture the Telus Cup in Moose Jaw April 27.

The elementary track and field meet was held for the students from kindergarten to Grade 6 June 3. The day started around 10 a.m. The weather co-operated and there was an excellent turnout of spectators.

New and increased responsibilities were announced Wednesday for Battlefords MLA Herb Cox. Cox has been named chair of the Crown and Central Agencies CPC and Standing Committee, as well as member of the Crown Investments Board.

AUDETTE: The strongest limb has fallen from our family tree. It is with grieving hearts and loving memories that our family announces the passing of Marie Rose Audette, our family matriarch, late of North Battleford and formerly of Delmas, Sask.

Watching the reaction to the federal government's approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline, one overriding thought came to mind: I would invest in rail cars. Oil tankers, to be specific.

North Battleford's Gold Eagle Lodge has received more recognition this week from Tourism Saskatchewan. They have been recognized as an Employer of Choice for leadership and a commitment to best practises in human resources.