Battlefords News-Optimist

When the sun is out, so are the New Horizons, 40 strong showed up Monday. This time it took a count-back of five holes to determine a winner and a further one to determined second and third place. All came in with scores of 38.

Volunteers with Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation were busy last week preparing for the upcoming $100,000 cash lottery. Ticket sales will start Aug. 24. The new feature to the lottery, the 50/50 add-on, will continue.

Drug charges have been laid following a search executed on a North Battleford residence. Charged are Collin William Cummer,30, and Pamela Lynn Wright,26,both of North Battleford.

Centennial celebrations have a way of instilling community pride within the hearts of local residents and making individuals work cohesively towards a common goal. The centennial celebration Aug.

The regular season for most hockey players is at least a month away, but that doesn't mean it isn't time for hockey to start.

As competitive as the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League was this season, followers of the sport had to expect the teams entered in provincials would put up a good fight for championships in their respective categories.

The Radisson and district 97th annual fair was held Aug. 11 and 12 with two nice hot days for people to come out and enjoy the parade, musical jamboree, horse events, vintage tractor pull, pancake breakfast and ball tournament.

Federal election boundary changes are on the way and Battlefords-Lloydminster won't escape the impact.

"Which lake were you at last week?" Ed, my neighbour next door, asked. "Emma Lake," I answered. "Why would you go so far north with so many good lakes nearby?" demanded Ed. "It is fairly close to Prince Albert.

Several months ago, I had the pleasure of reading Kenneth William Budd's SummerWild, a slightly fictional memoir about his childhood at the lake - specifically Jackfish Lake.