Battlefords News-Optimist

It's essential for life and a valuable commodity across the planet, but it isn't its life sustaining properties that have had water in the news recently. I was in Calgary last week when the horrific events unfolded there.

Council has approved a temporary access on Highway 16 to serve the access road to the area where Kramer Ltd. is building its new facility.

Paynton Library celebrated its 40th anniversary June 12. Locals from the very beginning as well as newer residents gathered for tea and caketo reminisce about the history ofPaynton Library.

Dear Editor Regarding, "Tax notice an unwelcome surprise" (Regional Optimist, June 13), North Battleford residents who have questions about any City-related issues should be able to get clear answers.

Well what do we have to complain about? Yes, it is wet and yes, summer did not make its debut with hot sunny days but this is not Calgary or Canmore near Banff.

The Moderator of the United Church of Canada, the Right Reverend Gary Paterson visited Third Avenue United Church June 16.

The Battlefords Art Club members have been invited to participate in a "Paint on the Beach" venture.

4-H Saskatchewan has announced a total of 11 scholarships totalling $8,500 recently awarded to 4-H members throughout the province.

Ed, my neighbour next door, noticed me carrying various articles to my garage last week.

The owner of a Zodiak boat recovered from the North Saskatchewan River in the area between the Deer Creek Bridge in the Paradise Hill area and the Toby Nollet Bridge on Highway 21 has been located safe and sound in Sherwood Park, Alta.