Battlefords News-Optimist

July begins with the moon just past third quarter, and new moon is July 8. This is an exact repeat of last month, which should come as no surprise, since the original word was "moonth." The moon orbits the Earth in about 29 days (29.

A series of recitals will be open to the public during the week the annual Summer School for the Solo Voice is underway in North Battleford.

CHARABIN: Mrs. Dorothy Charabin of North Battleford passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the age of 84.

Dear Editor Over the course of eight days there have been seven bikes and one car stolen. Three of those bikes were found and actually stolen again the next night.

Despite rising waters from the North Saskatchewan River it was not expected that floodwaters will impact on water treatment in North Battleford. There had been concern raised about Water Treatment Plant No. 1's low-lying location close to the river.

LASHFORD: Edith Lashford passed away peacefully at Battleford Union Hospital on June 9, 2013 at the age of 91.

CAVE: Mr. Charles Cave passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 at the age of 76.

As a full time writer, words fill my world. No matter what a person's occupation, knowing how to communicate effectively makes all the difference.

The countdown to Canada Day is on. But before that day arrives, the last days of school are yet to be played out, with many students writing departmental exams and preparing to attend awards and graduation ceremonies at the end of the week.

Emergency crews responded to a single vehicle rollover west of the Battlefords Saturday. The incident happened on Highway 40 around noon. The vehicle entered the ditch and landed on its roof, according to North Battleford Fire Department.