Battlefords News-Optimist

Education is a valuable asset and the opportunity to study abroad in a hands-on atmosphere is an irreplaceable experience. At least the program has been for Damien Richette and Justine Robert of France.

Another familiar face from City Hall has been confirmed in the race for North Battleford council. Incumbent Ray Fox filed his nomination papers this week to officially seek his fourth term on council.

As the six teams in the North Battleford Touch Football League head into their sixth games of the season, just one remains perfect to this point.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Battlefords public school students going into Grade 8 in September of 2013 will be attending their classes at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS).

In the second season of high school football at John Paul II Collegiate, the Crusaders opened the regular season on the right note. The Crusaders played in Kindersley Friday and came away with a 36-6 victory.

Friends and family joined Bert Carpentier to celebrate his 75th birthday. Here's a little poem for you as you a special friend to many Maymont residents.

Here we are into September. Where has our summer gone? But it has been a lovely summer. Never has the grass been greener or the flowers more beautiful. A rose bush in front of our Tower has been blooming for the second time and is still as pretty.

BEZMUTKO: John Bezmutko Born December 25, 1927 in Hafford, SK. Passed away August 23, 2012 in Hafford, SK. John was born the oldest of five sons to Peter and Rosie Bezmutko.

Northwest Community Futures has received the go-ahead to develop a two-storey building at 504 Frontier Way.