Battlefords News-Optimist

Until Sept. 3, the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford is hosting a digital photograph and video presentation entitled Exploring North Battleford at 100. A reception Thursday, Aug.

Unity has hit a top placing once again. The community submitted a nomination, including the need for funding for the new swimming pool, for the Richardson Pioneer Rider Nation Community Celebration.

The weather was ideal for the Blaine Lake public library's first Sunday in the Park Aug. 18. The evening began with musical entertainment by local musicians and singers.

Some swathing is being done especially as one travels a little south. The hot days are ripening crops quickly and for some haying is still in progress. Visiting in the district over the weekend were Enid (Tasker) Christianson of Ponoka, Alta.

MacFARLANE: Alice AVELINE MacFarlane (nee Mair), September 10th, 1911 - August 2nd, 2013, Alice AVELINE MacFarlane passed away peacefully at her retirement residence in Airdrie, Alberta, with the loving and dedicated support of her immediate family.

September opens with Mars only six degrees north of the moon in the eastern dawn, quickly followed by new moon Sept. 5. Sept. 8, Spica is less than a degree away, and is occulted in eastern Canada and Europe.

A 90th birthday tea was held for Ann Kohut of Borden, Aug.

The last part of August has residents busy with garden processing, harvest preparation or lingering in the last few weeks of summer. School staff returned to school Aug. 26 and students will join them in the hallways Sept. 3.

Federated Co-operatives Ltd. has announced it is increasing its involvement in the agriculture service sector through the purchase of 17 fertilizer, seed and agriculture chemical supply centres from Viterra Inc., including the North Battleford site.

"Daddy, Daddy! They're dropping off the recycling bins!" Katrina was thrilled. She, Spencer and I ran out into the front yard in time to see the crew assemble our new large blue roll-out recycling bin.