Battlefords News Optimist

It truly was an evening of music for one's soul.

The hard work of teachers and staff in the Light of Christ Catholic School Division was honoured May 27. It was the night of their 23rd annual staff appreciation dinner.

One of Canada's most influential artists is slated to give a free public address Saturday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m. at North Battleford City Hall.

Testosterone is a man's fountain of youth. Unfortunately it decreases with age. These decreases can cause many negative side effects ranging from obesity, brittle bones, muscle loss and even impotence.

Honeywood (D A.J. Porter) Heritage Nursery Inc. near Parkside hosted its annual Apple Blossom event May 29.

The university student who won himself the "best summer job in Saskatchewan" wandered into the Battlefords Tuesday.

SOLOSKI: Mary Soloski (nee: Holowath) formerly of North Battleford, passed away in Red Deer, Alberta, on Monday, May 30, 2011, at the age of 79 years. Services were held Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

It seems 2011 is the year for Ruddell area brides. Loni Schmidt, daughter of Lee and Karen Schmidt, was "showered" at the Ruddell Centre May 7. Charlotte Gillatt read a synopsis of Loni's life to date.

Paynton Volunteer Fire Department had a small but potentially out of control fire situation to tend to this past weekend. A passerby noticed a fire in the ditch about 6 kilometres south of Paynton.

Most of the activities at Battleford Hillcrest Centre are winding down for the summer months. However, Kaiser continues on Thursday evenings.