Battlefords News-Optimist

Former North Battleford mayor Julian Sadlowski - educator, artist, historian and public servant - has passed away. Sadlowski, mayor of North Battleford from 2003 to 2009, passed away Friday night after a long battle with cancer. He was 76.

The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association held its annual general meeting last week and new volunteers began to fill the vacant spots on the board. The new president will be Dean Dimmick.

The Battlefords United Way are looking back on a strong 2011 campaign and looking forward to what 2012 will bring.

Monday, the sky cleared for the New Horizons, the sun shone and out came 34 members. Five first timers hit the links with the New Horizons and helped to make nine teams.

The Battlefords WPD ambulance unveiled a new piece of equipment that is likely to see regular use in the future.

Catherine Sperle had a desire to be more healthy and have a body image she was happy with. She changed her routine and her life to do that. Sperle talked in 2009 at a 25-year high school reunion with another person about fitness attempts.

Saskatchewan's efforts in promoting international trade was top of the minds of Rotary members at their luncheon Monday.

After a number of months of preparation the first stage of expanded transit service is ready to launch in North Battleford.

The Neilburg and District Bowling Association held their annual spring awards banquet and annual meeting April 12, in the Neilburg Community Hall. After a delicious supper, the annual meeting was held.

Battlefords RCMP are looking into an incidence of arson at the Government House site south of Battleford. Two vehicles were observed leaving the area at the time of the March 24 fire. Police are still looking for a car and a truck.