Battlefords News-Optimist

TAYLOR: Mr. James Alexander Taylor of North Battleford, Sask. and formerly of Sonningdale, Sask. passed away June 22, 2013 in North Battleford Sask.

Canada Day was the perfect date for the special recognition event adjacent to the display of flags and the flower garden that greets those entering North Battleford from the south.

Hugh McPhail (affectionately referred to as "Howdy" from a young age) was delivered by his father in a blizzard at Bankend on March 14, 1914. He attended local schools and later Notre Dame College at Wilcox on a hockey scholarship.

For me, the past several weeks merit the description, "a season of new things." First, there was the necessary purchase of a new computer, complete with new programs and operating system.

Political watchers are closely monitoring events in Ottawa this week as Prime Minister Stephen Harper prepares for what is anticipated to be a major cabinet shuffle.

Quilt maker Heather Hochbaum has donated a quilt to the Western Development Musuem. Cheryl Stewart, WDM volunteer co-ordinator, says the quilt is being offered as a raffle prize.

Increases are being reported in thefts, break and enters and mischief in the towns of Neilburg and Mardsen and surrounding areas.

Colourful costumes and cultural connections will highlight the annual Gold Eagle Casino Powwow Sakicawasihk 2013 underway today, July 9, with the Grant Entry at 2 p.m.

At $1.80 per vaccination, $500 can make a huge difference, says Kiwanian John Hunchak. Hunchak recently accepted a donation from the John Paul II Collegiate KEY Club on behalf of Project Eliminate, Kiwanis eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus.

Efforts towards a new Co-op gas bar and convenience store took a step forward Wednesday at City Hall.