Battlefords News Optimist

It wasn't exactly the camp the coaching staff was hoping to have, as the Battlefords Midget AAA Sharks looked to put the struggles of the 2010-11 season behind them and start fresh with the 2011-12 training camp.

Call it bad luck, good fortune, a dumb move or the occasion for a good chuckle - any of these descriptions could be used to describe a news item I read this week.

COTE; Evelyn Cote (1922 - 2011) passed away peacefully on August 7th leaving behind her daughter Diane, her son-in law Allan Connolly and her sister Jean Robertson.

McGINNIS: Maynard (Mac) McGinnis: Maynard's family would be pleased to have you join them at the Town of Battleford Cemetery on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. to welcome him back home.

SOLOSKI, MARY; November 12, 1931 - May 30, 2011. Mary Soloski (nee Holowath) passed away in Red Deer, Alberta at the age of 79 on May 30, 2011. Mary was born on November 12, 1931 in Beynon, Alberta to Pauline and Harry Holowath.

Each year, the City of North Battleford and Battlefords Tourism challenges shutterbugs of all ages and skill level to capture the essence of the city in a single snapshot.

As I was growing up one of the central beliefs, that were taught to me by family, was the respect of other people. Along with this was exemplified to me the conviction that if I was to show respect for a person I also had to respect property as well.

The warm weather has made it possible for farmers to see a successful end to haying and silaging. The weather has also contributed to the ripening of crops and by the looks of things harvest will be in full swing soon.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services had to deal with three dumpster fires last Thursday in the vicinity of the 1600 and 1700 blocks of 103rd and 104th street. The fires happened around 10pm that evening.

Lloydminster Rural RCMP are requesting the public's assistance with respect to the theft of a boat and trailer which happened sometime between Aug. 19 and Aug. 21. 2011.