Battlefords News-Optimist

Although I rarely comment on current events I cannot ignore the grief and confusion associated with Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. In reality, it is everyone's tragedy.

INKSTER: Eva M. Inkster of Maidstone passed away on Nov 7, 2012 at St. Paul's hospital after a brief stay. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1971. Her parents Minnie and Dougald McDougall. Her half brother ,three brothers and three sisters.

Monday morning the temperature was -19 C. Sunday, was a very sunny day. We have not seen much of the sun lately. The day was lovely with no wind. Snow removal continues to be a process. Christmas Eve Service at St.

I know I'm going to be bugging you for a while about the two fundraisers we will be having for Telemiracle 37. Our first event will be in North Battleford at Zion Lutheran Church Jan. 27. We will be presenting an afternoon of gospel music.

COOPER: In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Lavine Cooper (Aunty Vina) who was born April 13, 1931 at Humboldt, SK and passed away November 30, 2012 at St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon, SK.

This week, on Dec. 21, the world is supposed to end. At least, that's what some people think the Mayans predicted. I'm pretty confident it won't, but precisely six months earlier, on June 21, my world nearly ended.

As we get to look forward to spending Christmas break with our children, our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to those families in Connecticut who will be mourning the loss of their children and family members in the tragic school shooting Dec.

MCDONALD - In Loving Memory of Bruce Bennett McDonald who was born on February 8, 1945 in North Battleford and passed away on December 7, 2012 in North Battleford.

James Michael Kuhl is facing a charges after being arrested in Turtleford Sunday. Turtleford/Glaslyn RCMP say they were called to a local business to deal with an individual who was acting erratically.

Two people from Poundmaker First Nation will be appearing in Cut Knife Provincial Court Jan. 15 to face drug related charges after a raid on the reserve Tuesday.