Battlefords News-Optimist

After much discussion and deliberation, the city of North Battleford's Traffic Bylaw has been introduced at city council. The bylaw received first reading this week and passed unanimously.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Battlefords residents will have several chances to celebrate Canada's birthday this upcoming Sunday, as activities have been planned all day for celebrants of any age.

After a successful high school and club volleyball career, Wilkie's Adriana Hoffman is now turning her sights on the college game. Hoffman, a graduate of McLurg High School in Wilkie, has committed to the Great Plains College SunDogs volleyball team.

I am writing to show support for the Heibert family after their home sustained serious damage from the storm. The number of people who turned out to help clean up shows the strength of a community and friends.

Mayor Ian Hamilton noticed first-hand the million-dollar mess made in North Battleford by a vicious storm Monday night.

The month opens with the moon just about at full phase, which occurs July 3. The moon is also at perigee July 1, making this a rather large full moon.

I Battlefords Trade and Education Centre to honoured its participants last week. Thirty awards were handed out to those longstanding participants with BTEC ranging from five to 30 years.

This past Saturday I was part of a mob that invaded a local store - no violence though, just lots of smiles and busy staff.

MARTEL, Edith Marjorie, June 10, 1915 to June 16, 2012. Edith Marjorie Martel (nee Storey) of Calgary, AB, daughter of Hampton and Rosamond Storey of Meota, SK, passed away on June 16, 2012 at the age of 97 years. Mrs.