Battlefords News-Optimist

Norman Carter's Scholastic Book Fair wrapped up March 26. The original schedule for the book fair was Wednesday, March 20 - Friday, March 22 however, with the atrocious weather that blasted our region, it was extended to the following Tuesday.

Get well wishes go out to Robert Greer on his recent back surgery at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. After his surgery, he spent a few days in Lloydminster with his youngest daughter Christine Greer.

Driving down the highway you see the familiar orange sign with a worker on it.

Maidstone RCMP are requesting the public's help with respect to a theft of copper wire and electronics.

Randy Dittmar has a story to tell. A true life story of a journey as he walked alongside his wife, Joanne, while she battled a rare form of breast cancer.

SIMPSON - Mrs. M. Joan Simpson of Battleford passed away on March 18, 2013 in North Battleford at the age of 79 years. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 27th @ 2 p.m.

Mary Vetter received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at the Unity and District Chamber of Commerce's annual Celebrate Unity event March 4.

North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings has welcomed a student nurse practitioner, who is completing her practicum in Health Holdings clinics.

March 18, five worthy people from Speers and Richard were honoured by receiving the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal. The medals were awarded at the Seniors' Centre in Speers.

The Saskatchewan government continues to prepare for the anticipated spring runoff with an announcement of a flood preparedness program to assist communities in the province.