Battlefords News-Optimist

The Battlefords are buzzing this coming week. Not only has spring tentatively arrived, there are events for art and music lovers, and a day to say "no" to bullying. For art lovers, there is a new exhibit at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford.

An inmate of the Saskatchewan Provincial Correctional Centre has escaped lawful custody while being treated at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.

The replacement for Saskatchewan Hospital proved a hot topic both inside and outside the legislature Monday. NDP opposition grilled the Sask.

The Battlefords Ministerial Association is hosting 4th Mayors' Prayer Breakfast in the Battlefords.

SANSREGRET - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie-Anne Victoria Sansregret, late of North Battleford, on March 24, 2013 at the age of 96 years. Marie-Anne was born on June 2, 1916 at Jackfish, Saskatchewan.

Dear Editor In response to "My two cents worth " (News-Optimist, April 2) Parking is not a fundamental human right.

A mystery shopper scam has been reported in the Battlefords and the RCMP and the Canadian Hearing Society have raised the alarm.

Wednesday, more than 20,000 people throughout Saskatchewan are participating in Red Cross Day of Pink, according a Red Cross press release.

Lawns are among our landscape's biggest water consumers. To look good, traditional lawn grasses need more water than is available through natural precipitation on the prairies.

DUGAN: The family of the late Hilda Dugan of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, announces her passing on March 28, 2013 at the age of 95 years surrounded with love by her family.