Battlefords News-Optimist

The weather has cooled off slightly as it is not that "cooker" 30C. We seem to have some small evening showers caused by that extreme heat. On the whole not bad harvest weather.

Upgrades are coming to beach facilities at the Resort Village of Cochin thanks to funding help from the federal government. Federal support of $13,150 was announced by Gerry Ritz, MP for Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sept. 4.

I have been frequently told that the population I work with is only a portion of the actual world, and that the families I see are of the 10 per cent that are experiencing mental health concerns, typically in their children, and that not all families

SHORT: Anne Marie Short (wife of Dr. Leo Short) of Innisfail passed away at the Rosefield Centre on September 5, 2013 at the age of 58 years. Anne was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Deputy Fire Chief Brian Wilson is departing the North Battleford Fire Department. Wilson, who had been deputy fire chief for operations and training in North Battleford, is moving on to the Moose Jaw Fire Department.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

The 1200 block of 109th Street will be closed most of Tuesday for a suspected water main repair.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce have announced finalists in the categories for the annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards. A total of 28 businesses have been nominated in six categories; meanwhile the 29th nominee, Anderson Pump House Ltd.

The 2013 Staples for Schools drive was launched Monday at the Staples location at Frontier Mall in North Battleford. The idea of the program is to provide those children in need with the tools and items they need for the school year.

The ribbon has been cut to officially open two new group homes in North Battleford for those with intellectual disabilities. The homes - Meadow Manor at 1731-102nd St., and Yvonne's Home at 2431 Kildeer Dr.