Battlefords News-Optimist

Parents and grandparents gathered alongside students and teachers June 21 for the annual Neilburg Composite School awards day for Grades 7 through 12. The afternoon program began with master of ceremonies Mrs.

The Credit Union CUPlex continues to move closer to substantial completion for several components. That was the news from Keith Anderson in his report to North Battleford council Monday.

Residents were left with a lot of wonder about what summer could bring us, with the extreme weather system June 15 that brought tornadoes, hail and flash floods to the area followed by several repeat tornado watches and warnings through to June 19 An

The Speers Recreation Board continues to be busy in 2012. The board hosted 120 people for a perogy supper and social April 21. Following supper there was a Kaiser tournament, a friendly poker game and board games played.

The most recent standings have been released for the Battlefords and District Ladies' Fastball League. The Northwest Vipers are perched on top of the standings, as they held an 11-1 record.

VARCOE , Julia (Pawliw), April 20, 1928 - June 21, 2012. With great sorrow we announce the passing of our mother Julia Varcoe on Thursday June 21, 2012 at the age of 84 years.

Congratulation's to the newlyweds. You had a great day for a wedding. Glenburn Regional Park has a bit more sparkle these days.

After 14 regular season games and semifinal wins, the top teams in the Under 10 Division, the Hulks and Hawks faced off for the Stanley Cup.

Students from the Battlefords and throughout the Northwest were among 600 earning credentials at the Lakeland College convocation ceremonies June 1 at the Vermilion Campus and June 8 at Lloydminster.

Ed, my neighbour next door, says I was just being paranoid when I didn't stop for a hitchhiker who was trying to catch a ride the other day.