Battlefords News-Optimist

Spring has sprung! Well the grass is not quite riz but the birdies are back. Along with sightings of crows and a goose it is good to see Al and Jan Richter back from Arizona and Jake and Cecilia Krahn back from Yuma as well.

Six students from NBCHS won medals in the 14th Annual Skills Canada Provincial Competition that took place March 15-16 in Regina. Micah Fedorchuk earned gold for welding. His welding teacher is Mr. Nickel.

The Drama Club at NBCHS is getting themselves ready to put on two shows this month. The club branched into two groups this semester to perform two brand new productions.

MORTON - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Morton, late of Battleford on February 28, 2012 at the age of 90 years.

Saskatoon hosted its first annual Saskatchewan Equine Expo at Saskatoon Prairieland Park Feb. 17 to 19.

Dear Editor Your article "Government brings in balanced, restrained budget" (Regional Optimist, March 13) had only one sentence about the removal of the Film Employment Tax Credit.

The issues that have slowed down the Credit Union CUPlex construction appear to be firmly in the rear view mirror.

Regular readers of this column know by now that I like to follow the happenings of the movie box office. The big box office story this month is all about Disney's expensive science fiction movie, John Carter.

Security has been tightened up at the Credit Union CUPlex site following a vandalism spree Sunday, March 18 that resulted in an estimated $60,000 to $65,000 damage.

Welcome to all readers of this very interesting Regional Optimist. This being my first column, I'll give a little background information. My husband and I have three grown children and nine beautiful grandchildren.