Battlefords News-Optimist

The legendary Harry Bondar is remembered as the owner of the largest boat and RV centre in western Canada. He was born on April 7, 1922, to Robert and Jesse Bondar at Prince Albert. Harry received his elementary education in Regina.

The Christmas season is difficult for some, said North Battleford Senior Citizens Action Now Club president Margaret Kemp Wednesday, including those who are in hospital or needing health care services.

Jordan Keller had a goal and two assists to lead the Battleford Beaver Blues to a 6-1 win over the Glaslyn North Stars at the Battleford Arena Dec. 12. Battleford has won three straight games to open the season.

North Battleford Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire at the rear of 2214 Douglas Avenue at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. RCMP report the vehicle had been reported stolen from Meadow Lake.

Many of our deepest symbolic associations with plants, particularly those centered on holidays such as Christmas, have connections with the past. As our cultural beliefs change slowly over time, so do the meanings of these plants.

Jolly Old St. Nick as shown on the front page of the Dec. 25, 1913 edition of the North Battleford News. Features included in this edition were many and varied, but always interesting. The year would end with the conclusion of Mayor D.S.

McCAFFREY : It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father Alphonse McCaffrey, late of North Battleford and formerly of Turtle Lake, on November 29, 2013 at the age of 84 years.

You couldn't swing a dead cat in recent days without hitting some editorial piece regarding the end of home delivery by Canada Post.

GIESBRECHT: With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rayalma (Mann) Giesbrecht, late of North Battleford, on December 8, 2013, which was her 88th birthday.

The Rivers' Edge Quilters Dec. 6 met at the Don Ross Centre with 18 members attending. Guild members have been busy with quilt shows. A small group went to Unity to Ilene's Quilting Plus Shop.