Battlefords News Optimist

The funding issues threatening the operation of the emergency homeless shelter operated by Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre appear to be resolved. The emergency homeless shelter had only enough funds to operate until Jan 31.

Colleen Koski was to Lloydminster to see her mom, May Ford, who is out of the hospital and doing much better. Our sympathy to the Alsager family on the passing of Irene Alsager of Williams Lake, B.C. Her funeral will be Feb.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services were busy dealing with several separate incidents over the weekend, including three dumpster fires and a serious motor vehicle collision with extensive damage.

Dear Editor Although as individuals we can often feel small when Earth requires the respect from all. Upon my finger pointing regarding the garbage that was left laying in the forest, industries were held responsible.

It's official, the Battlefords Midget Stars will not make the playoffs for the eighth straight season.

FITZSIMONDS, Loran Ray . On Wednesday, January 4, 2012, Mr. Loran Fitzsimonds of Lloydminster passed away at the Lloydminster Hospital at the age of 84 years.

Dear Editor: I have been very favourably impressed with the commentary by Mike Robinson ("Why rush to develop Alberta's oil sands," News-Optimist Jan 25).

STAKIW, Joseph of Saskatoon and formerly of Maidstone, died Jan 22, 2012 at Sechelt, B.C. He was predeceased by his first wife, Thelma.

A general manager has been selected and the members of the arm's length governance board have been named to oversee the running of the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts.

PALMER: Herbert Horace Palmer of Turtleford passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the age of 88 years. Herb Palmer was born on the homestead beside Stony Lake.