Battlefords News-Optimist

BOGDANSKI: In Loving Memory of Jenny Bogdanski who was born April 1, 1920 at Birch Hills, SK and passed away May 9, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.

What was supposed to be a week of activities promoting EMS Week was marred by a fatal car accident at Frontier Mall Thursday night. Two vehicles - a van and a passenger vehicle - collided head on at an entrance road to the mall's parking lot.

A Grade 1 teacher at St. Mary School in North Battleford has been awarded the Master Teacher Award by the Saskatchewan Mathematics Teachers' Federation.

The family of Joseph (Joey) Peter Pelletier, 24, is raising the alarm after he last had contact with them Thursday, May 23. Pelletier was living in Saskatoon, but family members say he may be in the Battlefords or Prince Albert.

Over the weekend, Hockey Canada made a monumental decision when it comes to the development of young hockey players and their safety.

STEWART: In Loving Memory Of Lorne Wilfred Stewart who was born August 21, 1929 at White Swan district, SK and passed away May 14, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.

Here's a look at some of the events coming up this week. Are you a writer? Share your work at the Writers' Open Mike in Central Park (weather permitting) next to the North Battleford Library on Wednesday, May 29 at 7 p.m.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce continues its preparations towards hosting the Best Business Showcase event in October.

For the second time this season, the New Horizons were out playing golf, but this time it was on Thursday rather than the usual Monday. Even with a cool, windy day there were nine teams that took to the course with one group coming in at par.

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