Battlefords News-Optimist

STUART: Douglas Robson. Born December 19, 1924. Passed away August 22, 2012. A celebration of Doug's life was held on August 25, 2012 at Edam Community Hall, with interment at Edam Municipal Cemetery.

WOYTOWICH: In Loving Memory of Pauline Woytowich who was born August 5, 1926 at her parent's farm, Whitkow District, SK and passed away August 17, 2012 at Battleford, SK.

The Geezers on Wheezers visited the Cut Knife area, July 30. This group of old guys on old bikes consisted of 38 bikers plus a few of their group who decided to ride in a van that day.

The RCMP in the Battlefords are reminding all drivers of the importance of observing chool zones, students on roadways and school buses.

A new season and fresh start for the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings football program is set to begin.

Some questions were answered, but final decisions are still some ways off after Monday night's North Battleford council meeting on a proposed city land donation to a First Nations Heritage Park.

It has been a busy summer filled with gatherings of friends and family, work all over the province and time to explore new regions. I revisited one of my favourite places last week with my favourite people.

In the final SGI Canada Saskatchewan Junior Order of Merit Tour event of the season, Unity's Justin Wood impressed in the 17 and 18 year old division. Wood golfed in the tour championship at the Cooke Municipal Golf Course and shot 73 and 74.

LANTZ: Darcy Richard Lantz passed away on August 17, 2012 in Lloydminster, SK at the age of 35.

Saskatoon's chief of police will be in North Battleford next week with a goal of attracting more First Nations and Métis people to join his force.