Battlefords News-Optimist

In August 2004 I had the privilege of addressing a national conference held in Newfoundland. I had been invited by a global pharmaceutical company to speak about the lessons I had learned through my battle with cancer.

SPARROW: The Honorable Herbert O. Sparrow C.M., D.SC. Senator Herbert Orville Sparrow was born January 4th, 1930, the 7th son of Abiah Andrew and Olive (Gramson) Sparrow.

The North Battleford Western Development Museum has a full slate of events planned for Friday to celebrate Culture Days. The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with admission free and complimentary coffee for attendees.

KENDERDINE: Richard Gordon Kenderdine of Livelong passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012 at the age of 81 years. The first words that come to mind when I think of my dad are kind and empathetic. He always made the effort to say the kind things.

Tillie Linkert was to Edmonton for an eye appointment. Her daughter, Kelly and Ray Gabruch, took her. After the appointment they went to Sylvan Lake to visit a grandson and family, then to Calgary, where they visited two more grandsons and families.

Census details released last week focusing on the family, show a rising number of Canadians are bypassing the altar and are opting for common law arrangements.

The leadership race for the provincial New Democrats is now underway and candidates have already started hitting the Battlefords in search of support.

SCHLEKEWY: Robert Louis Schlekewy of St. Walburg passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the age of 59 years. Robert Louis Schlekewy was born on March 29, 1953, in St. Walburg to Louis and Rose Schlekewy.

Dear Editor On behalf of the John Williams Federal Liberal Leadership Campaign I wish to express that we grieve the loss of Senator Herb Sparrow who was a contributor and confidante for me as leadership candidate and Liberal Party member.

KNIGHT: Gerald Alexander Knight of St. Walburg passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the age of 86 years. Gerald Alexander Knight was born on June 10, 1926, to Herbert and Beatrice Knight near Bright Sand Lake, Saskatchewan.