Battlefords News-Optimist

Lorne Strueby of Manitou Beach likely started playing catch with a baseball around the same time he started to walk. First he played with his older brothers Arnold, Walter and Art.

The year has come to an end for the Swift Mount Light Horse 4-H Club once again. The club's windup was a fun filled day at Bonanza Acres and a large thanks goes out to Lillian and Ralph Finch for donating their place to for the club to use.

Ray Fox is a man who has worn many hats. Many today will know him as one of North Battleford's city councilors, a role he has filled since 2003.

With the Olympics in high gear last week, I decided to base my column in a sport that wasn't part of the London events: politics.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services investigated and located a suspicious unmarked compressed gas cylinder in the city.

Northwest Territorial Days are under way for the 125th time in North Battleford this week. The first fair was held Oct. 12, 1887, and 2012 continues the annual tradition that has been a highlight of summer in the Battlefords.

I had an interesting discussion recently with a young lady who is a year out of high school, and still trying to figure out what to do with her life.

The third annual Football Canada 6 Nations Challenge is set to begin in less than a week and some local players and a coach are looking forward to the opportunity.

A theft of a television and a laptop occurred at a residence located on the 1700 block of 93rd Street in North Battleford, Aug. 2. A truck parked on the 2000 block of 96th Street in North Battleford was entered and money stolen from inside, Aug. 1.

BUCKINGHAM: Marguerite Ernestine (nee Combres). Enjoyed a great life and passed away July 18, 2012 at the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan at the age of 93.