Battlefords News Optimist

North Battleford No. 2 Order of Eastern Star, instituted July 12, 1912, is celebrating a century of presence in the Battlefords.

Manitou Lake is a large, cold and very deep lake located near Neilburg.

I'm lost without pockets. I sometimes envy friends who wear tool belts or fishing type vests all the time because they have more pockets than I.

Nine Battlefords citizens have set themselves up for a chilly dunking April 29 in a bid to help the air and army cadets from North Battleford with a fundraising project.

St. Walburg Royal Purple met Easter Monday. Twenty-two members signed the register for the meeting chaired by associate Royal Lady Georgina Schneider. The finance committee had audited the books, which were found in good order.

All good things must come to an end and so it goes with the beautiful spring weather. On Sunday morning we woke to the familiar sight of snow. Even the birds seemed confused by the quick turnaround in the weather.

They were built to win a championship, but the Humboldt Broncos won't be satisfied with just the Canalta Cup in their trophy case.

Maidstone's core was busy over the weekend as the annual Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair filled the arena and the Maidstone Quilting Squares held a quilt show at the Legion Hall.

This Saturday afternoon shoppers around Frontier Mall in North Battleford might see a multitude of women wearing red hats. The Red Hat Society will be hosting a parade down the street from the Gold Eagle Lodge down to Frontier Mall.

Dear Editor As one who is fully involved in the history societies of our communities, and committed to working for the preservation of our architectural past, I am mystified that we have such little regard for our built history and culture.