Battlefords News-Optimist

Businesses in the Glaslyn area now have a greater voice with the formation of the new Glaslyn and District Chamber of Commerce. The new organization is in the middle of its first year of operation, having incorporated officially on Jan. 1, 2012.

Everyone has their weaknesses. Everyone has bad days. Everyone strays from their ideal eating plan from time to time. When trying to lose weight, it is important to realize what the consequences are.

MARY SWIDROVICH (NEE PASICHNYK): With great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Swidrovich on July 16, 2012. She was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and "baba". Mom was born on a farm near Prud'homme, SK, on Dec.

I haven't donned a uniform in decades. I haven't played a team sport and I left behind the green vest and green plaid skirt when I left private school after Grade 10.

Coaches of the U12 Battlefords Santos travelling team recognized they had a team endowed with athleticism and talent from the first tryouts to after their only practice before the team's first tournament.

"It is the worst kind of hot," claimed Ed, my neighbour next door. Ed's air conditioning has been running both day and night. Ed is dog-tired because if he turns his air conditioning off at night, it is too hot to sleep.

Several Northwest students are among 80 high school graduates with career aspirations in the skilled trades awarded $1,000 from the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarship Program.

Half way through summer already hoping yours has been a great one. Gardens and yards are looking fantastic with a great preliminary layer of moisture followed by some growing power provided by the heat.

A bouquet to all the present and past residents of Denholm, who did so much work and joint participation to celebrate Denholm's 100th birthday.

Birthday greetings go out to Paul Kozlowski of North Battleford on the occasion of his 95th birthday. Greetings also to Margarey (Smith, Heaver) Jenny of British Columbia who has reached her 99th year.