Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor Working people in Saskatchewan have a proud history of undertaking important initiatives that have made life better for everyone in our province.

It has been a busy summer at the Maidstone Museum, starting off with a wedding group using the buildings as a backdrop for their photos. The wedding party members were dressed in black and white.

Sunny weather and smiling faces were abundant at the 2013 Those Were the Days, Aug. 10 and 11 at the North Battleford Western Development Museum.

The Cut Knife RCMP detachment is investigating a break and enter on Poundmaker First Nation. The incident is alleged to have happened between Aug. 22 and 23 at the Poundmaker Historical Centre on the reserve.

Aug. 21 - Tillie Linkert spent Tuesday in Lloydminster with her daughter Shirley. They enjoyed doing some shopping. Rose Danychuck had her granddaughter Lindsay de Bussac of Oyen, Alta. visit for the weekend.

Paynton has seen many changes in the last while. Recent changes include new staff at the Paynton post office.

If there was any concern that North Battleford pitcher Andrew Albers would struggle once MLB batters were familiar with him, he partially put it to rest Wednesday night.

Winter it's hard to think about winter when it's 30 C outside and you're thinking about heading to the lake. The reality is, the grazing season is coming to an end.

Variety is what Light of Christ Catholic School Division offered its teachers for their first week back in school.

A worthwhile local program is being conducted in conjunction with the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Center to help local kids going back to school.