Battlefords News-Optimist

We've all seen it. One of the most predominant aspects of our newly denuded landscape is garbage. It's everywhere.

It's Mother's Day weekend - please do something nice for your mom, whether it's flowers, a dinner out, a nice gift or even a phone call to say you love her and miss her. Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms out there.

Dear Editor The sign in front of a middle school informed parents, "No classes this week due to state assessments.We resume your child's real education in two weeks.

Apparently all did not go according to plan at the North Battleford version of the Amazing Race, which coincided with centennial Canada Day celebrations July 1.

Eileen Redmond of Kitscoty, Alta. was a visitor with her friend Jean Stewart. Colleen Koski was visiting her mom in Lloydminster last week. Scott Kennedy was a weekend visitor with his mom, Theresa Kennedy. He took her for a drive.

Dear Editor In reference to "Information gap breeds fear of GM foods" (Regional Optimist April 18) by Jenny Walls, the information gap the writer refers to is consumers' lack of education.

Anne Sitter of Blaine Lake was proud to present a cheque for $500 to Blaine Lake Seniors Centre president Marj Pool. Sitter is a CIBC retiree qualifying her for participation in the CIBC Retirees as Ambassadors Program.

North Battleford's airport is receiving funding from the province through the Community Airport Partnership program.

With nine of the 22 members of the rural detachment of the RCMP and as many as half of the area's total 76 officers living right in Battleford, town council is feeling secure in its policing situation.

The Saskcan Community Centre played host April 29 to the volunteer appreciation banquet sponsored by the Town of Wilkie, Wilkie and District Health Foundation and the Heartland Health Region. The night started with cocktails at 5:30 p.m.