Battlefords News-Optimist

A major cultural event took place between Thunderchild School (cultural group), Glaslyn Central School (Grade 10) and H. Hardcastle School (Grade 9), under the TreatySmarts grant program sponsored by the Saskatchewan Arts Board.

If Councillor Ron Crush had his way, criminal record checks would be instituted for candidates in the next civic election.

June brings a new physician to North Saskatchewan River Health Holdings clinics. Dr. Dandugula begins practice in Health Holdings communities in June, members of the board were informed at a meeting May 14.

The Blaine Lake Centennial Monument Committee is pleased to announce the arrival of the legacy monument.

Evelyn Viola Ballsrud (nee Johnston ) November 21, 1922 - May 24, 2012 Evelyn Ballsrud, of Osoyoos, BC passed away peacefully at Mariposa Gardens in her 91st year. She was predeceased by her husband Luth in 1991.

The Town of Hafford is fortunate to have a Communities in Bloom (CiB) organization within its community. The organization was established in 2010 by a group of like-minded individuals who saw the benefits of working towards beautifying the community.

The issue of what to do about a local improvement on 100th Street has been settled. Council voted 5-1 for final passage of a local improvement bylaw on 100th Street between 27th and 25th Avenues.

The expansion of Scott Campbell Dodge is now underway. The building plan for the expansion of the car dealership, dated May 18 and signed by building inspector Jerry Wintonyk, was before council at their regular meeting.

Fans of Jackwagon, mark your calendars. The "greatest band in the universe," made up of Laird Brittin, Neil Georget, Ryan Bater and Jay Bottomly is inviting its fans to "get jacked" for their concert June 9 at Bennigan's.

"Art programs are important to have in a high school, as they allow students to express themselves and promotes creative thinking," said Rosie Dyck, John Paul II's art teacher.