Battlefords News-Optimist

Students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School had a dress rehearsal April 26 in order to prepare for the Comp in Action's (CIA) Second Annual Talent Show, which will be held May 3.

He was one of the homegrown talents on the Battlefords North Stars that many fans rooted for and always wanted to see him succeed.

The RM of North Battleford has lifted the fire ban that had been in place for the last several weeks. The fire ban was lifted Monday by North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services.

The newly-installed general manager for the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts is enjoying what he calls a warm reception from North Battleford. Moe McGuinty, originally from North Bay, Ont., says the "Battlefords have thrilled us to death so far.

Fifteen students and six adults from JPII traveled throughout Northern Italy, April 7 to 17.

ELLIOTT , Jean; In loving memory of Jean Elliott who passed away on Monday, April 16th, 2012 in Edam at the age of 84.

RUDOLPH - Dante Allan Alexander Rudolph was born on April 20, 2012 at 4:44 pm. He weighed 2lbs 3oz. He was only 26 weeks gestation. Though he was tough and was a fighter, he was just too early and his lungs weren't developed enough to support him.

Dear Editor MP Gerry Ritz is acting recklessly, putting his community members' health at risk. He is supporting legislation that will reduce food safety oversight and make major cuts to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

A blue 1993 GMC truck was stolen from Person Avenue in North Battleford, sometime overnight April 19.

I have received word and it is with great sadness that I am sending you this email to let you know Julian J. Sadlowski, our former mayor, our community's historian and one of my many best friends passed away Friday.