Battlefords News-Optimist

Ed, my neighbour next door, was filling up his car's gas tank when I stopped for gas yesterday. Naturally, I had to share with him the good news that our seventh grandchild was born into our family Saturday.

The Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel celebrated its 100th anniversary April 29 with over 150 in attendance. Wayne King opened the service with prayer and welcome.

Want to get started making some changes to your existing lifestyle? Are you confused by media, friends, family and co-workers all giving you different advice? Have you ever thought about enlisting the help of a Lifestyle Fitness Coach? A Lifestyle Fi

Borden Lions Report: Borden Lions are pleased to report that in our 31st year, our membership has increased to 18 members. We have had a successful year also in our catering, thanks to community support.

Here we are again. It's that special day for mothers. I hope you all have a really great day. I felt we needed something different, so I decided to provide some Mother's Day facts from the Internet (www.mothersdaycelebration.com/).

Eight members and two teacher supervisors from John Paul II's SADD group attended a national SADD conference in Edmonton, Alta. April 19. The group packed into a school van and were on the road before noon.

Dear Editor I'd like to congratulate all the staff of Battlefords Publishing for coming out tops again, with your great newspaper. I'm so proud of you all, even though most of us have never met. I realize that it must be time consuming and tiring.

One of the most important people in anyone's life is due for recognition this weekend. I am talking about our moms. Do your best to recognize her in some way this Mother's Day.

Maybe it is possible to shake the city out of the girl, or at least shake it up a bit. It's been over nine years since I moved to a small town.

She is among the best female hockey players to ever come out of Saskatchewan and one of the best local athletes.