Battlefords News-Optimist

McMASTER - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lena McMaster, late of North Battleford on June 21, 2013 at the age of 91 years. Lena was born on November 20, 1921 at Red Pheasant Cree Nation, SK.

The former River Valley Meats facility could become a plant that specializes in preparing organic halal and kosher beef and lamb. Dr. Munawir and Mrs. Eva Sabir are planning to modernize, extend and equip the plant at 501 - 20th St.

The online business survey being conducted by the city of North Battleford is now well under way.

The 2013 Battlefords Ladies' Fastball League season showcased a lot of great teams and close games, but one team was able to run away in the standings. The Unity Midgets went undefeated finishing with four more wins than the second place team.

The province of Saskatchewan announced it is investing $360,000 in the Justice Mental Health Community Support Program in the province.

There was a noticeable jump in the crime statistics in North Battleford for May.

A barbecue unit is about as standard in Prairie households as microwaves and lawnmowers. And what a grand summer for barbecues it's been! I learned to barbecue while living and working in South Africa for some eight years.

Sunday, June 23, 50 people gathered at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford for an installment of the recital series Music for the Soul. The concert featured pianist Jaya Hoy, cellist Scott McKnight and clarinetist Paul Hyunbai.

A woman convicted in connection to incidents involving an intellectually disabled woman in her care will be serving her sentence in the community.

The inaugural year, 2012, for the U.K. Royals was a good one. Fielding a team made up of players from both Unity and Kindersley, a phenomenal year was experienced winning both a Provincial Jr. B title as well as capturing the Western Canadian Jr.