Battlefords News Optimist

A fashion show melding contemporary fashion with First Nation cultural elements was a special event held at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford Sunday, June 29.

It isn't summer school. It's summer camp. It's going to be fun, says Kelvin Colliar, superintendent of curriculum and instruction with Light of Christ Catholic School Division, of four literacy camps to be held this summer.

"Did you forget to shave for some reason? When you're young you can be scruffy and get away with it but not when you're old. You are looking rougher than chewing tobacco spit," Ed, my neighbor next door, informed me at the post office yesterday.

Residents and visitors in Prairie North Health Region are urged to take precautions and protect themselves against mosquito bites, now that the prime season for West Nile virus (WNV) activity is nearly here. PNHR Medical Health Officer Dr.

The NSRBL got back to action after the Canada Day long weekend with three games Monday night. The Brewers doubled up the Unity Midgets 14-7, the Juniors rolled over St.

The province's top seven teams competed for this year's Squirt "A" Boys' Provincial Fastball Championship in Warman over the long weekend.

Canada Day weekend at Glenburn Regional Park was outstanding. Mel Deagnon arranged weekend jam sessions starting July 1 and ending July 3. Musicians got together to perform for the crowds that gathered all three days to listen to their music.

NHL: Why does everyone hate Eric Lindros so much? The guy was nearly as good as Lemieux for about a decade, scored at will and launched many opponents into the third row with murderous body checks.

A dozen volunteer firefightersfrom Cut Knife received certificates on the successful completion of the ICS 100 course June 20.

School is out! And summer is only eight short weeks, so make the most of every day. Graduation was held June 30 with the exercises at the school gym in the morning. The social and dance were held in the evening at the Unity Community Centre.