Battlefords News-Optimist

The Meota Hobby Band is a busy group. Tonight, Tuesday, June 11, the popular musicians will be playing at St. Joseph Hall for Seniors Fun Day. All seniors are welcome to come out for the barbecue, which starts at 4 p.m.

MYKYTUK: Peter John: With deep sadness, the family announces the passing of Peter John Mykytuk, formerly of Glaslyn and of the Battlefords on June 1, 2013. Peter was born May 13, 1925 in Edam, SK to parents Katherine (Bohay) and John Mykytuk.

Anticipation continues to build in North Battleford over the hosting of its own version of the Amazing Race July 1.

KEMP - In loving memory of Allan Lorne Kemp who was born on June 3, 1930 in North Battleford and passed away on June 3, 2013 at the age of 83 years, at the Battlefords Union Hospital.

FALCON: In Loving Memory Of Gilbert Thomas Falcon who was born June 19, 1947 at Cochin, SK. and passed away May 22, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.

École Père Mercure has received word it has now reached the candidacy stage in its quest to become an International Bacclaureate school. If all goes well, final authorization could be within its reach in 18 to 24 months.

The new generating station at the North Battleford Energy Centre is now up and running. SaskPower reported the 260 MW combined natural gas facility began operations at midnight June 5, after completing all required tests.

École Père Mercure may be a French language school, but one of its goal is bilingualism.

CASWELL, AUDREY : September 1, 1927 - May 31, 2013, For those who had the wonderful fortune of knowing her, please learn now that Audrey Caswell (nee Strong), did pass away on May 31, 2013, in Edmonton with her son and daughter - in- law, and her you

We now have a much clearer idea how the new Saskatchewan Hospital will look following the end of capital planning sessions. A week-long 3P (Production, Preparation, Process) Lean capital planning session took place last week in North Battleford.