Battlefords News-Optimist

The Commercial Crime and Fraud Sections with the Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission and the RCMP have joined forces to promote March as Fraud Awareness Month (www.sacp.

The Saskatchewan film industry is up in arms because on March 21, the provincial government announced the annual average $8 million film tax credit was getting chopped.

The scene is set for fun this weekend at Milleton Hall as the North of the Gully Drama Club presents Virgil's Family Reunion. The play is described as "a hillbilly farce in two acts" and is part of a series by Eddie McPherson.

SCOTT : In loving memory of Almar Robert Scott: "Elmer/Bud" who was born July 20, 1927 at Lilac, SK and passed away February 27, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

Sandy Fisher of Quilter's Paradise conducted a quilting retreat at Waseca Community Centre March 24. It was full day for the 12 participants learning how to construct a new quilt.

Two mountain bikes were stolen from a business on Railway Avenue East during the early morning hours of March 6. RCMP say a man, dressed in black clothing, broke into the business and left in a silver or white SUV.

BOLIN, Betty (Syl) July 22, 1939 - March 19, 2012 With much sadness we mourn the passing of a fabulous sister, aunt and friend. Her smile and dancing eyes will be remembered with fondness.

Tillie Linkert was a Friday visitor in Lloydminster. Dale and Debbie Kennedy of Lloydminster were here Sunday to visit Theresa Kennedy and took her out for a drive. Saturday, Dorothy Kissick enjoyed watching the Jets hockey game.

BOHN : In loving memory of Louise Emma Bohn who was born Nov. 28, 1929 at Bruno, SK and passed away March 10, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

It was about five years ago that the CBC reported 40 per cent of the world's wealth was owned by one per cent of the world's population.