Battlefords News-Optimist

The Country Corners Multiple 4-H club has had an interesting year. The club had 16 members, with projects being light horse, archery, beef, small engine and welding. Club activities wrapped up with an achievement day and the regional show.

DUBYK, Bessie (Wasylina) : Our precious mother, Bessie (Wasylina) passed away on June 15, 2013 at the Battleford District Care Centre with her daughters at her side.

Ed, my neighbour next door, accused me of smelling like old fashioned medicine. That left me confused as to whether my scent was good or bad. "Do I stink like a skunk or smell like aftershave?" I asked Ed.

The vandalized grave of the eight Cree and Assiniboine warriors who were executed in 1885 was cleaned and restored by a group of local volunteers June 26.

Borden School held their graduation banquet and ceremonies in the Borden Community Centre Friday, June 14. The hall was beautiful, decorated with a photo gallery on one wall and the theme Where I Come From on the other wall.

"We just won 20 thousands dollars!" was their first comment as they took to the Canada Day stage to be announced as North Battleford's Amazing Race winners.

Al and Denise Nichol, proprietors of Borden Art and Eatery, closed the cafe as of June 30. The business, which is for sale, will be closed until further notice.

Forensic investigators from North Battleford are assisting the investigation in Dillon of a break and enter and assault in that northern community. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday. RCMP say they were called in at 3 a.m.

A vehicle is a total loss after a fire Tuesday at about 5:45 p.m. North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to the blaze, but the vehicle was engulfed in flame when they arrived. Four firefighters were on the scene for about 30 minutes.

June 28, sometime during the night, Paynton Post Office was broken into. Stealing all of the mail and parcels, the thieves left only a pile of glass and a damaged door frame.