Battlefords News Optimist

Federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz indicated the federal government will be doing its research into news stories about Glencore International, in the wake of a damaging BBC documentary on the company released recently.

The first meeting of the RM of Glenside Recreation Board in 2012 was held at the home of Joan Rayner March 27. Almost all board members were present from the three districts. Donations were finalized and the cheques written out.

Spring seems to have finally sprung with the farmers getting on the land. Calving season is nearly done for another year and the cattle will soon be heading to the pastures.

RCMP are seeking the public's help in investigating an armed robbery on the Highway 16 bypass in North Battleford. Police responded on April 24 around 11:45 p.m.

The Maidstone Museum's annual silent auction was held in conjunction with the trade fair on the weekend of April 14 and 15. Members wish to thank everyone who helped make this event a financial success.

Bouquets to Michael and staff of the Chapel Gallery for their enthusiasm and support for local arts in the Battlefords. The Battlefords Art Club Show and Sale held recently in the Chapel Gallery was a success. Thank you for your continued support.

With warmer temperatures, gardeners are spending more time outside preparing for planting.

The Swiss are apparently known for their army knives, 3D chocolate and down hill skiing and the third fact was true once again at the Whistler Cup April 6 to 8.

For all you cat lovers, wouldn't it be interesting to be able to listen to a dual-purring kitty? Or, imagine trying to hook a fish with two sets of lips or snare the head of a crocodile from either end of its body.

While dropping my five-year-old son Spencer off at pre-kindergarten recently I remarked to the teacher how difficult it was to find him a yellow shirt. It was yellow day, and he has no yellow in his wardrobe that I could find.