Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor The recent rail tragedy at lac Magantic Quebec, and before that, a plan by radicalized Muslims to blow up a Canadian passenger train, has brought into stark focus the immense destruction and carnage that derailments and terrorist assaults

BRU - The sudden passing of Mabel Bru age 93, of North Battleford, Sk. occurred on July 4, 2013. She was born to Howard & Marie-Louise LaClare on August 22, 1919 in Edam, Saskatchewan. Mabel married Joseph Bru on September 22, 1941.

MAZUREK: In Loving Memory of Edward Mazurek who was born July 18, 1935 at Krydor District, SK and passed away June 22, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.

Fat, skinny, silk, polyester, half-Windsor, clip-on, stripes, solids. The man's necktie. Most men wear them at some time in their lives, some at most times in their lives.

Fairs have been annual events in the Battlefords since the Town of Battleford held their first fair in October 1887. It had originally been planned for Oct. 8,1885, but was never held because of the Riel uprising.

William Remington Warwick was born on Sept. 25, 1926 at Turtle Grove near the town of Turtleford. He was raised on a farm near Midnight Lake.

KNUTSON: Mervin Knutson, November 25, 1927 - July 7, 2013. The family of Mervin Knutson is saddened to announce his passing at Battleford Union Hospital on July 7th, 2013.

BOUTILIER: David Roy Boutilier B.E.M. born May 14th 1917, died July 2nd 2013, David was born in Kansas City, but lived in Saskatchewan for most of his childhood and early adult years.

COLE: In loving memory of Samuel Edward Cole born on Nov. 29th, 1919 in Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on the farm in Edam June 29, 2013. He was the eldest of 12 born to Teenie and Sam Cole.

The Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford threw its 100th anniversary reunion party over the weekend, drawing nearly 400 people, most of which were former employees. If nothing else, the soirée proved SHNB was more than just an employer.