Battlefords News-Optimist

Fall weather has accompanied the very beginning of this September, reminding us of what is to come. Trees are starting to turn and with the changing seasons, comes the end of summer markets.

A black 2011 Hyundai Sonota was damaged while parked on St. Laurent Drive in North Battleford Sept. 3. Overnight Sept. 3, a storage shed was broken into at a school located on 110th Street in North Battleford.

The Borden Friendship Club held their potluck supper and celebrated Aug. birthdays Aug. 29, with 30 out to enjoy the evening. Blowing out the candles on the cake, brought by Ann and Don Brand, were Audrey Baker, Anne Kohut and Rueben Derksen.

It is one of my favourite times of the year. I love the warmth of the late summer sun and the cool evenings. It seems to be a season of relief in the good years when the farmers can take to the field and start their longest days.

The first day of school is coming up, if it already hasn't. Summer is drawing to an end. This usually means an end to the frequent play days, late family movie nights and other fun activities.

Long-time softball player, Jana Sittler, was part of 2012's championship winning team, Carnduff Steelers, as they captured the Senior B Women's Western Canadian Championship in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

A project that has consumed the Town of Battleford for years is now officially open - lights and all.

The Huskies undefeated record early in to the North Battleford Touch Football League season was in jeopardy Tuesday evening. The Huskies trailed the Gophers 13-9 with six plays left.

CLIFFORD ROY RYHORCHUK Clifford was born on August 17, 1943 and passed away on his 69th birthday on August 17, 2012 in Saskatoon, SK. after a lengthy battle of cancer. Clifford was predeceased by his parents, Steve in 1966 and Natalie in 2011.