Battlefords News Optimist

Ed, my neighbour next door, has been able to combine some winter wheat. That has meant an unusual degree of quiet from next door. Since Ed has been mostly out at his farm, it is the beginning of what I call the season of tranquility.

A bike rally was held Aug. 20, starting from the Maymont Hotel with the route following Highway 16 to almost Saskatoon, then via Martensville to Blaine Lake and over Highway 376 south back to Maymont.

An investigation is under way into a report of pedestrians being struck by a truck on the Red Pheasant First Nation Aug. 30. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m.

On a very hot Aug. 22nd, Maymont Seniors hosted 18 people from Borden and nine from Radisson for an afternoon program and supper. Kay Greenslade welcomed everyone and introduced the musical entertainment lined up for the afternoon.

Country Wives is the new exhibition at the Chapel Gallery with works by Métis artist Leah Dorion. This collection is reflective of the folk art movement, but each piece is drawn from her own life as a Métis artist.

Over 400 teachers and staff attended the Northwest Teachers Association conference in Lashburn Aug. 25 and 26. This year's theme was In Our Own Backyard - Design and Innovation.

The Town of Maidstone is accepting nominations for one councillor position this fall. Dennis Germain has resigned, leaving a one-year position available.

The province of Saskatchewan and the federal government has signed a deal securing the RCMP services in Saskatchewan for the next 20 years.

Already the birds are bunching up and the hummingbirds are drinking heavily at the feeders in preparation for the trip south. Like it or not, fall is here.

Dear Editor Why is it common with some people to call a slough, a marsh, or a treed area, wasteland? When untouched wildlife and/or pasture land is sliced, diced and mutilated it is called "developed.