Battlefords News-Optimist

The Explore Northern Horizons Journey of creativity, July 30 and 31, is an experience for art lovers, explorers, adventures and anyone interested in discovering Saskatchewan's picturesque treasures nestled along the route.

Visitors are invited to take a journey with participants in the 12-40 and Beyond, An Adventure in Rural Life, self-guided tour July 23 and 24.

The Connaught Elementary School received a generous grant from the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation - to help rebuild the school library.

Villa Pascal employee appreciation and long term service awards were presented to Villa Pascal employees June 1. Representing the Villa Pascal board of directors was chairman Robert L'Heureux and vice-chair Therese Giasson.

Dear Editor In the news lately, much has been noted about wage negotiations and federal employees; generous wages and retirement benefits. We paid 7.5 per cent of our income for 35 years to get a pension.

Cliff Scott, originally from the Marsden area, and his wife, Marg, spent almost 37 years as missionaries to Japan. For the past 23 years they resided in the bustling city of Toyko.

The Swift Mount Light Horse 4-H Club has had a busy couple of months. The members enjoyed a trick horse clinic with Jackie Johnson, a professional trick horse trainer and show-person, from Regina May 14-15 at Bonanza Acres.

Katelyn Noble has been missing since August, 2007. The most recent probe into Nobel's disappearance - she was last seen Aug.

Dear Editor I'm a little concerned about the premier's course of action around the strike by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance workers. Brad Wall was pretty quick to say he was going to use the power of the law to legislate the workers back to work.

Summer has arrived and so have the new faces in the municipal office in Blaine Lake.