Battlefords News-Optimist

Summer is so enjoyable when the sun is out, the rich colours of lawns, trees and flowers surround us and we can enjoy the lingering sun into the evening hours. Scholarships were handed out at Unity graduation ceremonies.

The North Battleford Exhibition Grounds were packed Wednesday afternoon for the second of a three day powwow. Sakicawasihk 2013, the Gold Eagle Casino powwow, celebrated its 15th annual event.

Condolences to the family of Betty Ferris, whose memorial service was held July 6 in Radisson Lutheran Church, with Leo Monselor of Maymont United Church officiating and Valerie Gray playing the piano.

Information about STARS was related to the board of North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings at their meeting June 17.

The Town of Hafford and Rural Municipality of Redberry held an extremely successful centennial celebration June 28 to July 1.

Yards and garden are keeping residents busy, the wet summer has promoted lots of weed growth and the grass needs frequent cutting. It is good to see the village lily and perennial beds thriving.

I had asked Dorothy Elliott to write a little something for me about moving from the farm to the city and then I realized I moved from the city to a village.

High school students from around the province - and several from the Northwest - are recipients of Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry scholarships. The program provides 80 high school students with $1,000 scholarships.

Summer is usually a prime time for the politicians to get out of the capital and meet the people.

The Calgary Flames opened up their development camp Wednesday, and it had a local feel. Brody Hoffman, from Wilkie, is one of 44 total prospects and one of the five goalies at the camp.