Battlefords News Optimist

Dear Editor I read Dr. Cairns Autopsy on Odishaw article in the May 5 News-Optimist and wanted to offer my view of the situation and the man. Mayor Odishaw got the short end of the stick through no fault of his own.

I haven't picked up a copy yet, but I know what I'm going to be looking for when I take a look at the River Valley Master Plan recently available for public consumption.

A 61-year old man has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference against a male complainant under the age of 16. David Smith appeared in North Battleford provincial court to face both charges this week.

The North Battleford Cameron McIntosh Airport can be the host for more than just failed balloon jumps and this month there will be proof of that. June 15 to 25, the airport will be the host site for the 2010 Canadian National Soaring Contest.

It was a grim weekend on the roads in the Battlefords area with two separate crashes Saturday, including one fatal rollover. According to WPD Ambulance a fatal single-vehicle rollover took place at 11:40 a.m. June 5.

Starting off in early May in London, Ont., the famed silver rose made its way through the Battlefords June 7. The Silver Rose Program started in 1960 and pays tribute to the Catholic saint, Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Coronation and Gregory Parks

Battlefords RCMP are looking for any information about a break in at Phoenix Source for Sports on Highway 4 north in North Battleford. June 1, around 3:30 am, RCMP responded to an alarm at the business.

I made a trip down to Bismarck, N.D., the other day. It's about four hours to get there, which is enough time behind the wheel to get a little drowsy.

Countless tears, 21.1 kilometers, and one giant blister later, Sharon Rentz is back in the Battlefords - and beaming with success.