Battlefords News-Optimist

Of all the immigrant communities I've encountered in the Battlefords, the Serbian immigrant community is among the most fascinating. Unlike other immigrants, their reason for coming to Canada is relatively uninteresting.

WICKSTRAND: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marguerite Beryl Wickstrand, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan on November 26, 2011 at the age of 86 years. Marguerite was born on August 25, 1925 at Lashburn, Saskatchewan.

The past week's weather featured a very high wind, not much snow and cloudy skies. Temperatures have been below zero for the most part.

SIMARD: Myrtle Marion Simard (Caron) of North Battleford passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 13, 2011 after a short stay in Battlefords Union Hospital. She will be sadly missed by her family: Jeanette and Darrell of Langly, B.C.

A 45-year-old male has been arrested following reports of a man making threats to children in the town of Battleford. Battlefords RCMP responded early Tuesday to the reports of the man making threats to children.

North Battleford city hall is advising that Water Treatment Plant No. 1 has been shut down for repairs on December 7th. The plant was to be shut down until further notice.

RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in looking for a missing woman from the North Battleford area who is suffering from schizophrenia. Missing is Olivia Georgette Pahtayken (also known as McAdam), from the North Battleford area.

There's no shortage of ink being expended on the housing situation on the Attawapiskat First Nation and the deplorable state of, well, just about everything.

Hi there! It's hard to believe that it's December now and nearly Christmas time again. We can certainly tell that in our lounge as we see a beautifully decorated tree in the corner and the rest of the room with other lovely Christmas decorations.

Catch the 10s was played at Maidstone Drop In Centre Nov. 21. The turnout was better than usual. Lil McMillan and Margaret MacEachern won the prizes drawn for. Jean Stewart and Hettie Richardson provided lunch.