Battlefords News-Optimist

Lil McMillan enjoyed a day at Boser's greenhouse in St. Walburg. It's a place to enjoy. Monday afternoon Theresa had her granddaughter and great-granddaughter, Leslie and Brille Weston, come and visit. Jodi Kissick and family of Marwayne, Alta.

The 71st annual ceremonial review of Squadron 43 of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets was held Sunday.

Battleford firefighters got a raise Monday evening retroactive to Jan. 1 of this year. Battleford Town Council approved a recommendation from Fire Chief Larry Gabruch to raise the current firefighting rate from $18 to $19 an hour.

Last week's track meet at North Battleford Comprehensive High School determined the list of athletes from the Battle West District headed to Moose Jaw for Friday and Saturday's provincial competition.

June already! For those of us parents who think the time has sped up closer to their child's graduation, it won't be long now. With just a couple of weeks of classes before exams, grad preparations are in high gear.

It is often difficult for Prairie horticulturists to find information specific for our growing conditions here on the Prairies - i.e. short growing season, harsh winters and low rainfall.

Students from throughout the Northwest were among 3,400 who earned degrees from the University of Saskatchewan during spring convocation June 3 to 6.

Unity Composite High School's student leadership council ran several projects at the beginning of the school year to not only raise cancer awareness, but also as fundraisers.

Thanks a lot, Mike Duffy. You too, Pamela Wallin. When both of you were appointed to the Senate, formerly two of the top journalists in the profession, it lent hope to the rest us.

Along with the numerous students from North Battleford on their way to provincials this weekend in Moose Jaw are students from throughout the Battle West District.