Battlefords News-Optimist

A unique exhibition of fibre works is on display at the Chapel Gallery for the month of March. Carol Schmold created one piece each week for a year.

Battlefords citizens were put in touch with their history during Archives Week, when the the City of North Battleford Historic Archives set up displays at Frontier Mall Feb. 8 and at the Territorial Mall Feb. 9th.

ZAYAC: It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce that Joe passed away peacefully at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, SK on February 17, 2012 at the age of 78 years.

If you thought it was tough finding a seat at Battlefords North Stars games lately, try North Battleford city council meetings.

It is getting closer to spring and along with hockey playoffs and curling bonspiels there are a few more activities happening in Maidstone. The Winter Reading Program at the public library kicks off this week running Feb.

BEATON: Mabel Irene Beaton of North Battleford, SK passed away peacefully on January 18, 2012 at the age of 97. Mabel was born August 29, 1914 on a farm near Herschel, SK to Malcolm and Martha Beaton.

DUCHARME: Alfred Gordon (Freddie) Ducharme May 18, 1949 - February 12, 2012. Freddie the youngest son of Moses and Edith (Forrest) Ducharme, died in Vidor Texas on February 12, 2012. He was born at home near Glaslyn Sk. Granny Ducharme was midwife.

HAEGEBAERT; The Passing of Rita Anna-Maria Haegebaert of the North Battleford District occurred February 14, 2012 at Battlefords Union Hospital, Palliative Care Unit. She was 62 years of age.

GLASS, George Edward June 9- 1917 - Feb 17,2012. Last of the "Glass Boys" from the Redfield, Mayfair area. George was a farmer, Airman in the RCAF in WWII,Commissionaire ,gardener and all around handy man.

March begins with the moon in almost the same circumstances as in February, except shifted by one day as a result of that extra "leap day." Full moon is March 8, with a close pairing of Mars on the same day.