Battlefords News Optimist

Curt Dagenais' appeal of his murder conviction is moving ahead. Dagenais was convicted in March 2009 of the murders of RCMP constables Marc Bourdages and Robin Cameron and the attempted murder of RCMP constable Michelle Knopp outside Spiritwood.

North Battleford and Unity have both been successful in their applications for funding for airport runway repairs.

It's a clear summer day, birds are singing exuberantly, oh how great it is to be alive! Or it is? For many people, especially those who are going through that black cloud of depression, the answer is unfortunately, "No it is not.

As a community newspaper, we are limited in what we are able to cover. We don't write about national or international events. A major happening in Prince Albert or Saskatoon is outside our jurisdiction. Other stories will always make the newspaper.

Here we are in the beginning of May. The students are gearing up for track and field, class trips and are on the home stretch to final exams.

Colleen Wicks, local librarian, attended a combined Lakeland and Wheatland Library convention at the Travelodge in Saskatoon April 30 and found it to be informative.

The Family of FRED BINGHAM, Late of Cut Knife, SK INVITE YOU TO JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE In accordance with Fred's wishes, there will be a party at the family farm for all who wish to attend on MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012 Remembrance of Fred's li

Dear Editor In a country as affluent as Canada, hunger is unacceptable. Yet, close to 900,000 Canadians will visit a food bank for assistance this month alone. Of those, 3 per cent are children or youth.

Edda Burber is in a difficult spot. The stunningly gorgeous blonde just appeared on the cover of a magazine. She has an endorsement deal for a lingerie and swimwear company. Her main gig is as a ballerina in New York.

When I sit here writing these articles, I just have to turn my head to look through a window which gives me a panoramic view of the countryside around here.