Battlefords News-Optimist

During the history of North Battleford, many citizens have made wonderful contributions to the city - in business, education, and spiritual life. They have helped the sick, the aged, the unfortunate and underprivileged.

Hi there! Brrr. It's so cold today. As I am writing my report out on Jan. 29, it is -39 C with the wind chill. Besides the very cold weather, we have to contend with such a large amount of snow.

PAGE: Service of Remembrance celebrating the life of the late Ms. Mildred Page of Battleford, Saskatchewan was held on Friday, January 25th @ 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church With Reverend Frances Patterson officiating.

Several Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League teams have locked in their spot in the standings and have anywhere from nine to five games remaining in the regular season.

SWERID: In Loving Memory of Alex Swerid who was born March 14, 1925 at Regina, SK and passed away January 12, 2013 at Battleford, SK.

The sexual assault case against Harry Michael Dekker has been adjourned once again. Defence lawyer Kevin Hill, appearing as agent for Dekker's lawyer Mark Brayford, appeared in Saskatoon provincial court Tuesday morning to request the adjournment.

WILSON: In Loving Memory of Edwin Robert Wilson who was born July 6, 1960 at Winnipeg, MB and passed away January 24, 2013 at North Battleford, SK. Edwin is survived by his loving mother, Evelyn M.

I've begun reaming out my office. It's not that there's a lot of trash and I do keep the wastebasket emptied on a regular basis, it's just I find it hard to part with the somewhere around 1,500 articles I've had published.

I am afraid I am going to be a "bad Saskatchewanian" again and ruffle more feathers with more whining about life in general here. You guessed it, my column is about the cold and snowy weather that has made everyone bat crazy.

When a pot is left simmering on the stove, it's a good idea to stick around to see how it turns out. No one was home when North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to an alarm at 1581 - 104th St. Monday just after noon.