Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battleford cemetery needs some work. Battleford Town Council approved a proposal Tuesday for a geotechnical investigation in order to see how much work will have to be done.

Visiting Marilyn Stewart for the weekend was her sister Elsie Martin of Devon, Alta. They hadn't seen each other for five years so it was a most enjoyable time. Leon and Melanie Lefeber of Cold Lake, Alta, Monica Denis of Edmonton, Alta.

Like so many difficult things in life, the hardest part of rappelling down a 230-foot building as part of the Easter Seals Drop Zone event in Saskatoon Aug. 27, was the start.

Yes, the hummingbirds are feeding heavily, the crows are flocking, the grain is turning, swathers are working and school bells are ringing again. It must be fall.

SSAI's convention is over with for another year. My time as president has come to an end and Sheila Righi, the past first vice-president has taken over the reins and all letters and communications should now be addressed to her.

The Western Hockey League announced Thursday on its website the Saskatoon Blades' ownership change has been approved.

A little rain two days ago brought us some relief from the hot weather. The hot weather is forecast to continue for the week, so the harvesting operation will speed up.

The Maidstone Museum annual corn roast and antique show was held Labour Day. The weatherman co-operated and gave up a warm, sunny, summer day. There were eight antique vehicles on display from locally, North Battleford and Lloydminster.

Ed, my neighbour next door, always seems to sense when we are heading off to visit our family in Saskatoon. He seems to think we are free transportation to the biggest city in our province. He is always eager to go there if I'm driving.

The Town of Battleford has followed the City of North Battleford's direction and has voted to use Connect Energy as its supplier of natural gas for the year starting Nov. 1. But it wasn't a unanimous decision. The commodity price will be $3.