Battlefords News-Optimist

Andrew Albers has made two pre-season appearances for the Korean Baseball Organization's Hanwha Eagles. His first start was March 16 against the LG Twins, who are based out of Seoul, South Korea.

Last week we thought spring was on the way, but temperatures have once again fallen well below zero and winds have been cold. After the thaw, with low temperatures, there is lots of ice making walking difficult.

Several complaints of erratic driving were among the 27 calls for service/occurrences dealt with by Battlefords RCMP between 6 a.m. Wednesday, Marcy 26 and 6 a.m. Thursday, March 27. Wednesday 7:16 a.m. - Ongoing harassment issues reported.

Shirley Bedford has always aspired to ascend, not to the science, but to the art of nursing.

The Minnehaha snowmobile rally was held Feb. 17 with 78 riders. Winning the prizes were: first - Blaine Hamel of North Battleford, second - Charlotte Washbrook of Glaslyn and third - Addison Poole of Edam.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Dear Editor In response to Glen Tait's letter about the wheat midge and the stewardship agreements (Regional Optimist, March 20), he just repeated the seed company's line of why they want 10 per cent susceptible wheat in the crop.

Another season has passed for those who love to show off their snow planes. Only three or four gatherings were held this past season due to the extreme cold. Snow depth also varied across the province.

It was a familiar scene for provincial finance minister Ken Krawetz in North Battleford.

Hafford and District Music Festival held their competitions the week of March 17 and the program and awards night was held March 21 in the Hafford School gym. MC for the evening was Diane Jones.