Battlefords News-Optimist

I love Saskatchewan in the summer time. I want to spend as much time as I can enjoying the lakes, travelling the highways and experiencing the sights, sounds and tastes of local festivals and events.

The world's largest AIDS conference took place in Washington, D.C. July 22 to 27 and it might surprise you to learn there was some local participation.

Harvest looks like it could soon be on the horizon in spite of later seeding and spraying this year. Adequate moisture and heat have developed crops in the area well.

LANDRIE: In loving Memory of Irene Landrie, born July 27, 1917 in Swift Current, SK. Passed away August 6, 2012 at Battlefords District Care Center.

Athletes who have dominated at the local Battle West Track and Field meet representing their schools had a strong showing in Meadow Lake last week representing the Rivers West District at the Saskatchewan Summer Games.

It has become clear that the federal government, supported by a number of employer organizations, has a plan for transforming Canada's labour market in ways that will profoundly hurt Canadians.

The North Battleford Good Neighbour Network has been hosting the Neighbourhood Wellness Block Party for few years.

WOHLBERG: Mervin Ernest Wohlberg, Sept. 7, 1931 - July 20, 2012. It is with sadness we announce the passing of Mervin. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Irene; Daughters: Laurie (Lloyd) Carriere; Wendy (Keith) Pettapiece and their families.

Radisson's 16th annual show and shine was held July 29, on Main Street in Radisson. The event attracted a record number of entries, with 99 vehicles registering and 41 snow machines.

KROPF: Karl Frank Kropf was born September 14, 1938 in Wilkie, SK. He passed away suddenly July 6, 2012 in Unity, SK at the age of 73 years.