Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor The Government of Saskatchewan recently presented its throne speech to the people of the province. Among the many issues addressed, was the need to construct new schools throughout Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Hospital, increased Internet bandwidth in schools, and access to driver education on First Nations are some of the highlights of the speech from the throne identified by Battlefords MLA Herb Cox.

Friday, Nov. 1 has been earmarked as Random Act of Kindness Day - a day to celebrate little niceties and encourage others to pay "acts of kindness" forward.

While academics are certainly the focus of every school year, Light of Christ School Division staff are also focusing on creating a sense of hope and encouragement for their schools and for their community.

ADDY: In Loving Memory of Thomas James Addy who was born June 19, 1935 at Cayuga, ON and passed away October 12, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.

TOMLINSON ~ Fay Irene Tomlinson passed away at the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at the age of 88 years. Fay was born in Turtleford, Saskatchewan on March 29, 1925 to Charles and Cora Knisley.

WHELER: Forever in our Hearts, Tamara Ann Wheler, July 1, 1964 - October 15, 2013. Tamara Wheler passed away peacefully in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer on October 15, 2013 at the age of 49 years.

Horray for Jaya Hoy. "Piano duets are in the air," (News-Optimist, Oct. 15) says Hoy and I agree. I love duets. I remember the day we got our piano. It was the beginning of our love affair with music.

A 22-year-old man is in custody facing charges of possession of stolen property, but Battlefords RCMP are still investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins overnight Sunday. Police say a tip from a member of the public led to the arrest.

The Battlefords North Stars had the lowest winning percentage in the SJHL last week with a chance to make up ground in the standings with a pair of home games Friday and Saturday. Game one against Yorkton had a familiar result for the home team.