Battlefords News-Optimist

KRAMER - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel "Dan" Kramer, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan on May 6, 2012 at the age of 79 years. Dan was born on September 1, 1932 at the Rokeby District, Saskatchewan.

The community benefit concert to be put on by Elaine Wagner-Neovard, her son Alerrick Wagner and Valerie Montgomery-Bull Thursday May 24 at the Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre has been cancelled due to a lack of ticket sales.

Dear Editor One of the undisputed facts of life today is the ever-widening income gap between the very rich and everyone else, just about everywhere in the world.

Just because people expect a team to win the championship doesn't mean it will come easily.

Dorothy Kissick attended the wedding dance in Lloydminster for her grandson Quntin Blanchette. Quntin and Chantell were married in Mexico in April. Dale, Debbie, Scotty and Darlene visited their mom Theresa Kennedy.

I would like to send a bouquet and a huge thank you to Brian Squire for being excited about disc golf and for helping me with my dog. A true gentlemen! Heather O'Neil North Battleford

Dear Editor The culture of any community belongs to those who make it. The vibrancy and diversity of cultural life is a result of the talent, creativity, and dedication that emerges from within the community itself.

Saskatchewan Tourism Week kicked off May 14 with mock cheque presentations in front of North Battleford City Hall and Battleford Town Hall. The cheque, for $21.4 million, represents the total value of tourism for the Battlefords.

Twenty-five members of the Rivers' Edge Quilt Guild met May 4 for the final event off the season. Treasa, from Day's Diner in Meota, served a sumptuous meal that started the events of the evening.

All heck broke loose at council Monday night over a proposed local improvement on 100th Street that has aroused considerable local consternation.