Battlefords News-Optimist

Two people were injured following a collision between a car and a semi on Highway 16 east Thursday. The collision happened around 12:45 pm. According to police the location of the collision was approximately 10 kilometres east of North Battleford.

Eric Veikle was just nine years old when he had his first major heart incident. He was running outside during gym class at Cut Knife Elementary School when he collapsed.

The Old Mill Players cast and crew of Mayfair drama club performed Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner Feb. 18 and 19 and Feb. 25 and 26 in the Mayfair Community Hall. This marked the 12th year of performances by the group.

Donn and Nicole Pool have embarked on a new and exciting business venture on their home quarter 16 kilometres northwest of Blaine Lake. Bean's Greens Greenhouse and Market Garden will be opening its doors for the first time this spring.

A boot to the driver of an RCMP vehicle observed rolling through the stop sign from 35th Street on to Highway in Battleford at about 7:50 a.m. Wednesday.

The annual meeting of the Cut Knife and District Donors' Choice was held at the town office Feb. 24. The 2011 campaign grossed $17,793.

The Canadian Legion of Riders held their first fish fry fundraiser Feb. 4 at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 in North Battleford. The weather on the plus side, which made it enjoyable for the cooks outside.

In February, Country Corners 4-H Club had speeches. Winners who advanced to regional speeches Feb.

Dear Editor This is a letter of deep thanks to the kind folks of Saskatchewan. Last July I was touring out west. I was there for two reasons: to teach and perform and to find my roots. My grandfather was a homesteader.

Living in a small town makes me believe it takes a child to raise a village.