Battlefords News-Optimist

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car on Friday morning on Highway 16 between Waseca and Maidstone. According to the RCMP, it appears a woman left a vehicle she was driving and was walking on the highway when she was struck and killed.

The nomination period is now open for the municipal byelection on April 16. City Hall officials have started accepting nominations for the open city council position available as of Feb.

The Battlefords Photo Club met for their monthly meeting Feb. 7.

A break in the weather at last, and we're not getting as much snow as many other places. New York City has had 40 inches of snow in 2014. England's floods are also unreal and putting a strain on all resources.

It's Telemiracle season. This year's annual province-wide televised fundraiser will be held March 1 and 2 in Regina, and local organizations throughout the Battlefords will be sending in their contributions.

The Borden Lions are holding a book drive of new and good quality used books and magazines for children and adults for the new Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon.

Dear Editor Maybe the Ritz should shower some of that wrath of his on his government (Vic's View, Regional Optimist, Feb. 13).

Gordon and Jill Rawlinson have provided a gift of $100,000 to SIAST for the creation of the Rawlco Aboriginal Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Award.

Cribbage was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Jan. 27 with high score going to Denise Newton and low to Dorothy Schwartz, who also supplied lunch. Bingo was played Jan. 29 with Jean Hartman and Shannon Smith doing the calling.

Mark March 15 on your calendar. What a night of entertainment this is going to be. You're sure to get a few laughs and have a fun evening. Donations will be taken at the door and we will also do a 50/50.