Battlefords News Optimist

One week after the Stanley Cup has been claimed by the Chicago Blackhawks, the celebration continues or, for some communities around the world, is set to begin.

Cakes rise, and so does Victoria Gibbons. The North Battleford native recently took home the gold medal in the Skills Ontario pastry and baking competition. "I was really excited to be in that competition," she said.

Dear Editor My article on the old Gregory and Coronation Parks (Pages from North Battleford's History, News-Optimist June 9) has prompted many calls, e-mails andface-to face-discussionson thearticle itself, and on North Battleford's early history.

The Battlefords North Stars are sending another player south. It is more like returning another player to the United States since Grant Fahnhorst played the majority of his hockey in rinks in the United States after being raised in Lakeville, Minn.

It appears Canada will soon be making one of the biggest dollar value purchases for its military in history - a $16 billion purchase of 65 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. Wow, that's a lot of money.

Battlefords North Stars' fans, and anyone who follows the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for that matter, will recognize the name Mike George.

A garage suffered major damage from a heavy fire that broke out Friday afternoon. The call came in to North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services at around 5 p.m. June 4.

North Battleford mayor Ian Hamilton said Tuesday he was pleased with the Town of Battleford's commitment to pledge $1.6 million to the City of North Battleford for regional recreation capital projects.

A boot to those who decided the North Battleford Library will remain closed on Sundays until September.

Before the rain hit Saturday, it was beautiful day to be outside and a beautiful day to check out some beautiful cars.