Battlefords News-Optimist

Dear Editor There comes a time when you just have to say what's on your mind, especially when you are not the only one thinking it. Put plainly, I'm having difficulties wrapping my mind around the City of North Battleford's tax increases.

Kaiser was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Jan. 14. High went to Jean Hartman and low to Lil McMillan. Lil supplied the lunch. Bingo was played Jan. 16 with a good turnout. Volunteer callers were Dorothy Schwartz and Bev Stewart.

Board members of North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings were informed at their Jan. 21 meeting that Dr. Odiegwu has arrived to serve Health Holdings clinics.

The Battlefords have the distinct honour of unveiling the Saskatchewan Arts Board's 65th anniversary touring exhibition entitled Creative Play. It will be on display at the Chapel Gallery Feb. 6 to March 7.

KLEIN: In Loving Memory of Brian Edward Allan Klein who was born September 5, 2012 at North Battleford, SK and passed away December 14, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

Michael Lorsch and Tania Cheng came from Toronto to McKitrick Community School to offer Grade 4-8 students education about global food security through the PotashCorp Food Security Speaking Tour.

LEWOCHKO: In Loving Memory of Peter Lewochko who was born July 8, 1921 at Rowa Rushka, Poland and passed away January 29, 2013 at Saskatoon, SK. Peter will be remembered by his friends. The Funeral Service was held Friday, February 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.

One of the next major events on the Saskatchewan Curling Association's schedule is the 2013 Affinity Credit Union Senior Men's Northern Playdown.

The Battlefords Midget Stars were shutout for the first time this season Saturday, but answered back Sunday with a win to split the weekend in Moose Jaw against the Generals.

An overheated furnace resulted in North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services being called to the Battlefords Family Health Centre at 1192 - 101st Street Sunday at about 11:15 a.m.