Battlefords News-Optimist

Maidstone RCMP are investigating the theft of large equipment from a construction site three kilometers east of Lloydminster on Highway 303. Police say a 2003 Dynapac 66" sheepfoot packer was taken from the site at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26.

Battlefords United Way is providing $60,000 in program funding to five local non-profit groups.

It's been another nice week of spring weather. The crops are coming up. The leaves are all out. This is the best time of year. Everything is green and growing. I like it.

Over the next two days, the City is installing traffic signal bases and electrical wiring for signal relocation at 100th Street and Territorial Drive. Please proceed through the intersection with caution as workers and equipment will be present.

A mulched border conserves water and protects your plants and soil. But it also reduces maintenance and the need for fertilizers and pesticides.

The moon begins the month as a slight sliver in the west at sundown. Jupiter is just a few degrees to the right. By June 7, Mars and Spica bracket the moon - one above and the other below left.

It was a much more low-key nomination meeting this time for Battlefords MLA Herb Cox.

DOLBY: In Loving Memory Of Rhianon Grace Dolby who was born January 29, 1922 at Llandegfaw, North Wales and passed away May 13, 2014 at North Battleford, SK.

North Battleford RCMP responded to approximately 20 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, May 26 and 6 a.m. Monday, May 27. Monday 7:07 a.m. - 2014 white Toyota Camry with Saskatchewan licence 153 JAI stolen from Henderson Drive between 10:30 p.m.

HASSEN: Mrs. Margaret Hassen of North Battleford passed away peacefully on Monday,May 19, 2014 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 88. Funeral Service for Margaret will be held on Friday, May 23 @ 2:00 p.m. from St.