Battlefords News-Optimist

Former Liberal leader Ryan Bater is no longer a "free agent." He has joined the team at Battlefords Tourism as tourism development manager, which means he will be staying in the Battlefords, at least for the next several months.

Signs of spring have been around for quite some time even though it is only mid-March. A few geese have been seen about a month ago. Some crows have returned. Pussy willows are on the willow bushes.

This week at MHS our basketball teams competed at conferences and will be moving onto regionals this weekend. Senior badminton has also begun and junior badminton will be starting shortly. Mr.

Yes I know that I have not had news in for over a month. I've been a tad on the lazy side and not making time to get the column written. To get things caught up I should start with the ladies' bonspiel. This year there were nine teams entered.

Last week Riley and Chantell treated their mom, Colleen Koski, to supper out. Congratulations to Dorothy Kissick, who celebrated her 90th birthday March 16. Craig, Theresa and Tyler Kissick took her out for supper.

Adherents of the Islam faith took their message of peace and harmony to North Battleford on March 15. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association were in the city for an open house at North Battleford Public Library on "The Holy Qur'an.

HERMAN - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Herman, late of North Battleford on March 9, 2012 at the age of 80 years. Joe was born on March 27, 1931 at St. Walburg, Saskatchewan.

Fire crews responded Sunday morning to another incident on Railway Avenue.

During the month of March, the Richard, Maymont and Ruddell communities were saddened by the loss of three of their own. March 3, James (Jim) Tebay passed away at the age of 94.

Rotary members in the Battlefords heard the compelling story of a Saskatoon man who has a new lease on life thanks to a double-lung transplant. Dave MacLachlan was the featured speaker at a Rotary luncheon at the Tropical Inn Monday.