Battlefords News-Optimist

A leading scorer with the Battlefords North Stars is heading to New York state for the next chapter in his hockey journey.

BENDALL, BILL: It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our loving husband, brother, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa; John William ('Bill') Bendall.

Here is a roundup of items from around the SJHL. The Canadian Junior Hockey League has announced their nominees for Top Defenceman and Top Goaltender honours and SJHL players are on both lists.

PERRON: MARIE ANNE PERRON, It is with sadness the family announces the passing of Marie Anne, beloved wife of the late Origene Perron, on April 21, 2013 in Winnipeg at the age of 106.

Dear Editor I understand that the City has a plan to revitalize the downtown. The first thing that should be done is put the parking meters back. This would stop all day parking. Lyle Russell Rural North Battleford

LaFRANCE, Bernadette : On December 26th, 2012 Bernadette LaFrance passed away peacefully at the age of 95 years with her family by her side.

MARTINIUK: In Loving Memory of Ramona Ann Martiniuk who was born November 18, 1939 "On the family farm", Whitkow, SK and passed away April 14, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.

It's been quite a week. Though not in chronological order, I first want to offer my thoughts and prayers to the people who lived, and in too many cases, died, in West, Texas.

The obviously slow start to spring in 2013 has played havoc with peoples' golfing plans.

Dear Editor I want to clarify some "facts" given about the harmful effects of aballoon release stated in "Halt the deadly balloon launch (News-Optimist, April 23).