Battlefords News-Optimist

A drive around the lake recently turned up some signs of spring even though it still stays so cool, freezing at nights yet. First signs were many swans along the south shore of Jackfish Lake where there was open water, followed by several pelicans.

It looks unlikely North Battleford will receive provincial funding to be one of two new Centres of Responsibility this year.

Easter visitors at the home of Phil and Lorna Bater were Phil's sister Gwenda Rondesvedt of North Battleford and her daughter Cathy of St. Paul, Alta.

Ed, my neighbour next door, has decided he is going to take a trip to British Columbia one of these summers. He is sure that if an old goat like me can get through the mountains and back home, anyone can do it. He is right.

Radisson Royal Purple held their regular meeting May 5 in Radisson town office. Donations of $50 each were given to Borden and Maymont Schools for grad/awards night.

We live in an incredible era of instant information and communication, but that doesn't mean our minds have become instantly intelligent. In fact, email can make some people downright idiotic and rude.

"It was a little bit of a stinger there." Battlefords Midget AAA Stars head coach Martin Smith did not watch the Telus Cup championship game that saw the Prince Albert Mintos edge the Grenadiers de Châteauguay 4-3 in a triple-overtime thriller.

North Battleford RCMP responded to about 25 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 13 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 14.

Kelly Waters, owner operator of The Gog, is hosting Keiffer McLean in performance Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m. in one of a several house concerts she's held this season.

A date has been set for a pretrial conference in the case of Ryan Bear. He is one of four individuals facing various weapons charges following a shooting spree on 93rd Street and 108th Street in North Battleford April 5.