Battlefords News-Optimist

The North Batttleford Communities in Bloom committee is hosting a car boot sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot north of Milbanke Flowers. It was originally supposed to be held last weekend, but was postponed due to rain.

The Northwest Museum Association spring meeting was held at Meadow Lake Museum on May 4 with more than 40 members in attendance.

It's that time of year again when you can hear the whir of the golf carts, the thwack of the golf club and, once in a while; the yell of "fore." It's officially golf season. The Wilkie Golf Club is up and running for the season; doors opened May 10.

A former resident of North Battleford has won the 2013 YWCA Women of Distinction Education Award. The award was presented in Saskatoon May 24 toArlene Shiplett, who has been an active horn teacher and performer for almost 30 years.

SaskTel representatives were before North Battleford council Monday seeking approval to erect two new cellular antennas in the city. The discussion over the two "stealth poles," as they were described, was a lively one.

As seeding continues and crops start to emerge, it is a great opportunity to scout for insects. Cutworms and wireworms are two insects that can be a concern at this time of the year and into the summer months.

The Battlefords North Stars announced the team's head coach and general manager Kevin Hasselberg has been selected as an assistant coach for Team West in the 2014 World Under 17 Tournament in Cape Breton, N.S., Dec. 28 to Jan. 5.

Well, it's raining. I had rain marked for this weekend, so it is here. A nice little break and a good excuse to write this column. We have had a nice run of great weather. The land was getting just about dry enough to combine.

The City of North Battleford has passed its 2013 mill rate bylaws.

GRISTWOOD: Harold Gristwood, July 7, 1921- May 15, 2013, The family of Harold Gristwood are saddened to advise of the recent passing of a dear husband, father, grandfather, and friend.