Battlefords News-Optimist

Battlefords residents are no strangers to great music, and this next week will see two incredible concerts from two very different acts. Saturday, Feb.

GUBBE, Joyce Elaine On February 16th, 2012, Joyce Elaine Gubbe, beloved wife of Cecil passed away in Hinton at the age of 75 years.

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Make a point of going past North Battleford City Hall before the end of February to take in a unique art display created by Grade Two students from Lawrence School, Bready School and Battleford Central School.

February was once again a busy month for members of the Maidstone Gully 4-H Club. Feb. 4 and 5 the junior curling team headed to Biggar for regionals where they lost out in the B final.

There has been a rearrangement of sorts with respect to meetings at North Battleford City Hall this month. With several councillors unable to attend due to other commitments, the monthly municipal services meeting for February has been cancelled.

It feels so good to see the sun out earlier in the morning and a little later each evening. That brings composure back to the soul from the months of short days. Next week we will be mulling over whether March came in like a lamb or a lion.

The province is making clear there will be no ad hoc programs for weather disasters in 2012 in announcing the 2012 crop insurance program.

February 24Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League playoffs continue with Battleford in Cut Knife for game four and Perdue in Glaslyn for game three. Game times are 8 p.m.

Family Day was enjoyed at Hillcrest Seniors' Centre, Battleford Feb. 18. Thank you, Jon and Thelma, for the perfect family day; you two make a fantastic host and hostess.