Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor A very strange bird is the senator. He sits in his chamber all day. He sleeps while he works, Enjoying his perks, Pretending he's earning his pay. I long for the life of a senator. It would free me from worry and strife.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

BABISH: In Loving Memory of Nellie Babish who was born November 11, 1926 at Redfield District, SK and passed away February 9, 2013 at North Battleford, SK.

Dear Editor In response to the news of huge increases to motorcycle rates likely coming from SGI, I wish to voice my concern.

The 1500 Block of 103rd street will be closed for most of the day (Feb 22) for a curb stop repair.

Laura Oingonn, a student at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, has been selected as a Loran Scholar.

The Grade 7 and 8 class of Borden School held a dessert theatre in the Borden Community Centre, Feb. 14. Admission was by non-perishable items for the food bank or silver collection to help build a well in Ghana, Africa.

After prolonging the first round series, the Wilkie Outlaws and Paradise Hill Hawks eventually hit the ice for the third game of their series and now four teams remain in the North Saskatchewan River Hockey League playoffs.

The decision by Saskatchewan Transportation Company to drop its regular route from Blaine Lake to North Battleford came as a disappointment to Mayor Ian Hamilton. STC dropped the route last week, citing low ridership levels.

Students from North Battleford Comprehensive High School, Sakewew High School and John Paul II Collegiate will be participating in Red Cross Day of Pink, a province-wide day to raise awareness about bullying, being held on April 10.