Battlefords News-Optimist

"We can play this game in Canada." So says Jim Baba, director general of Baseball Canada who was the guest speaker at Saturday's Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 2013 induction ceremonies.

Thirty quilts were completed and made ready to be taken to Calgary Aug. 19 by a Calgary resident who has spent the summer in Saskatchewan. She will deliver them to "Quilting for Calgary" and they will distribute them to Alberta's flood areas.

Ruddell held there annual wiener roast Aug. 14 and as you can see by the picture they had a great turn out. The weather was beautiful for the event. Our condolences to Vivian Seib on the loss of her husband, Dan.

The good news is there are plenty of good jobs available in North Battleford. The bad news for North Battleford City Hall is they are the ones who need to look for new people after the departures of two highly-respected staffers in the past month.

Before Eagle Hills School was built in 1905, the community had church activities at the homes of the local residents. Student ministers and ministers travelled mainly on horseback or horse and buggy.

What happens when you combine 36 energetic individuals, a hot sunny day, and a variety of physically challenging obstacles? You get Blaine Lake Community Association's first swamp stomp.

The infamous "Pigeon Hotel" property on 11th Avenue and 102nd Street came up for discussion at city council Monday.

Dear Editor With the first year anniversary of so called marketing freedom under their belt, Gerry Ritz and the rest of the grain trade are all smiles or should one say they are gloating over their good fortune.

In late June 2013 Eagle Hills Community Centre held a final social event and supper at the centre before it closes its doors for good. Nancy Wapple, a local club member, read the history of Eagle Hills School and Community Centre.

It's cheaper to die in Battleford than in North Battleford. Battleford Town Council increased its rates for cemetery plots and services Monday. It's the first time they've been raised since 2004, but they're still cheaper than North Battleford's.