Battlefords News-Optimist

A rash of truck thefts are keeping Unity/Wilkie/Macklin RCMP investigators busy. Between late evening Sunday and early Monday, a blue 2009 4WD four-door Chevrolet Silverado with Saskatchewan license plate 974 HBG was stolen from a farm North Wilkie.

Quality service is it's own reward, but the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has once again honoured those who went the extra mile for their customers and clients.

Battlefords RCMP are seeking information about a hit and run car crash that occurred Oct. 7 at about 7 p.m.

"All of us cowboys and cowgirls are inviting everyone to come out Saturday, Nov. 12 to take part or watch and support the fourth annual Cowboy Christmas Parade," says Ray Cox, parade organizer.

Dear Editor, November 11, 2011 (11/11/11) marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War, and is a day for Canadians to honour and remember those who fought for their country and for those who continue to serve.

The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) would like to congratulate the Village of Denzil for being selected as a winner at the 17th edition of the Communities in Bloom national awards ceremony, which took place Oct. 29 in Quebec.

Snow has fallen, the weather has cooled off to below freezing, and a host of organizations in the Battlefords have begun the "Share the Warmth" winter clothing recycling program.

I am a to-do list person. Every day I have a list of tasks prepared for that day. For a long time I thought there was something wrong with me.

Called to duty during the Second World War, Alex Polischuk boarded a train at Biggar on a cold January day, bound for places and events unknown. Other boys from the Cando area had already gone, including his older brother Peter.

Karen Fertuck (Hultman) was diagnosed with primary biliary cirrhosis a number of years ago. She has since had several life-threatening situations over the past few years which have put her at a high priority for a liver transplant.