Battlefords News-Optimist

Spring is finally in the air! This means many people are motivated to get moving after a long period of hibernating from exercise. This often means a return to running. For many, this also means the return of the dreaded shin splits.

DIEBEL: In Loving Memory of Brian Michael Diebel who was born Dec. 4, 1987 in Prince Albert, SK and passed away in Strathmore, AB, March 30, 2012 at the age of 24 years.

While the provincial government is enthusiastically announcing $700,000 in funding for shortline rail operations in the province, an organization attempting to get established has been permanently derailed.

North Battleford's Chapel Gallery hosted a very fine group of Saskatoon musicians, the Elixir Ensemble, Sunday afternoon. Not having been widely publicized, only 22 people were there to enjoy the excellent music and musicians.

Your full page review of the of the achievements of Claude Resources ("Gold mining prospects hot," Regional Optimist, April 6) in establishing a gold mine in Saskatchewan was impressive.

Federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz was among many guests impressed by a revolutionary seed sorting technology now operating in North Battleford. North Battleford is the only place in North America where a BoMill TriQ seed sorter is being used.

Why is Mother Nature so mixed up this year? We experienced snow several times since last week's column and it was definitely warmer several days this winter than it has been this spring.

April 20Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League will hold their spring meeting at the Maymont Arena at 7 p.m. April 21Battlefords Minor Baseball will be accepting late registration until this date at Proline Sports in North Battleford.

The Prairie North Health Region made two major announcements last week, concerning obstetric care and provincial funding.

Baseball has been a rich tradition in Saskatchewan, especially in the Northwest and that tradition held true as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced the class of 2012.