Battlefords News-Optimist

The community of Hafford was honoured to have three established and prominent authors attend the Hafford Summer Sizzle Aug. 18. Larry Warwaruk, retired teacher of Ukrainian descent, addressed an audience of 30 in the Hafford Library Aug. 18.

Nominations are now open for the 2012 municipal election in the Battlefords. The call for nominations was officially issued Aug.

Kelsey Wildeman has always been involved in sport whether it was hockey, badminton, volleyball or track and field, but the softball field was one of her favourite places and in her Unity Minor Ball days she garnered much success.

Saskatchewan's New Democrats have included the Battlefords as one of its locales for all-candidates forums for its upcoming leadership race.

A fresh start is what is expected of Martin Smith and the Battlefords Midget Stars. The Stars held training camp on the weekend at the Civic Centre with nearly 90 players competing for roster spots.

A unique birthday celebration was held Aug. 25 near Blaine Lake. The family and friends of Mary Riben gathered at The Olive Tree near Petrofka Bridge for a meal in honour of Mary's 90th birthday.

This fall's civic election race is officially underway in North Battleford as Councillor Ron Crush has become the first officially nominated candidate in the race.

Last year at this time I was celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary my, how time flies. Happy 26th anniversary to my husband, Dave.

Dear Editor As a taxpayer, I am absolutely astounded city council will be rushing through a vote on giving away $1.2 million worth of assets at the next council meeting.

You've decided to start working out. Congratulations. For many people, it's time to get suited up. This might mean finding some old sweat pants and your comfiest t-shirt.