Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords North Stars signed two 15-year-old prospects to their 50-man protected list this week.

The burrowing owl, one of Saskatchewan's best-known species at risk, has returned to Saskatchewan after spending the winter in Mexico and Texas.

A bouquet to Lorna McLean andtheother individuals who sent a letter to North Battleford City Council outlining concerns with the practice of giving out candyduring the Northwest Territorial Days Parade.

For the past 10 weeks, 30 Norman Carter students, from Grades 3 to 6, have been working hard, training for a 2.2 kilometre run called Marafun, which is held in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Marathon in Saskatoon.

As a result of another long winter, many producers are low on feed and many will be placing cattle onto early spring pasture. When pastures are grazed too early, the available forages are soon depleted.

The fish eggs are back in Cochin. The hatchery run by the Lost Horse Creek Wildlife Federation is once again in operation and with more eggs than they've had there before.

The Border City Blue Jays are off to a strong start in the NSRBL season, winning their first three games. The Blue Jays opened up the NSRBL season with an 8-6 win over the Midwest Expos May 20.

Jodi Kissick of Marwyne, Alta. took grandma Dorothy Kissick out for Sunday night supper. Colleen Koski has been ill this week but is now on the mend. Hope it keeps getting better, Colleen.

The news is coming to you this week from the chilly, wet banks of the Beaver River at Beauval. You could even see your breath outside today.

The regular monthly meeting of the Maidstone Museum was held May 26 at the museum with Mae Hinde bringing the meeting to order.