Battlefords News-Optimist

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

As of today, Sept. 3, the kids are back in school. Many high school students register today with classes tomorrow, but, officially they are back.

HOWATT: Grant C. Howatt , February 14, 1947-August 16, 2013, Age 66. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Grant Clifford Howatt, of Ladysmith, BC, on Friday, August 16, 2013.

OMILON, DORA (NEMISH), October 20, 1913 - August 24, 2013. Her working hands are now at rest. It is with great sadness, but grateful hearts for our time together, that we announce the passing of Dora.

A total of 14 worthy individuals were honored Wednesday afternoon at the Chapel Gallery in a ceremony hosted by St. John Ambulance.

Honeywood Heritage Nursery hosted the Saskatchewan section of the vintage motorcycle club and British Car Club organizations Aug. 18.

As summer wanes, random thoughts percolate in the old (another year older later this month) grey matter.

The Mercer family of North Battleford thought they would go out for a distance swim, and went a lot farther than they thought. In fact, they swam all the way across Jackfish Lake.

Wasps are beneficial insects, even the ones that occasionally sting. They are busy parasitizing or otherwise preying on pesky houseflies or soft-bodied insects like caterpillars, some of which may be munching away in your garden.

There is a definite mood of optimism in the business community based on the recent findings of a survey conducted in the city.