Battlefords News-Optimist

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.

In our house we have one man who has been sporting a moustache for decades and one who randomly runs an electric razor over his upper lip every few weeks just to make sure he doesn't grow one in.

Edam's Craft and Trade Show took place Oct. 29, in conjunction with the Edam Fall Fair, in Edam's new rink facility. Having never been to this building before, I was impressed - especially with the two-tiered playroom for toddlers.

Following in the footsteps of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial, a project to commemorate Canada's war dead, two Saskatchewan War Memorial Committee members have set up the Saskatchewan Virtual War Memorial.

The energy in the Maidstone Legion Hall shifted from polling station to market place Sunday as the Maidstone Healthcare Auxiliary held their annual craft and home based business sale.

Dear Editor As we approach Remembrance Day a step forward for those who served and survived has been taken.

KORNDER, Marjory (Hearn) April 20, 1909 - September 23, 2011. Daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, teacher. A life well lived.

The Northwest School Division and CUPE local 4797 signed a collective bargaining agreement Nov. 1 in St. Walburg.

BATC is planning a brighter future for the Battlefords with more educational programs for aboriginal people.