Battlefords News-Optimist

The case against several accused of treaty land entitlement fraud on Poundmaker First Nation is going to trial.

Two newly minted journeypersons from the Northwest were among 32 completing apprentices, newly certified as journeypersons, who have earned awards for their outstanding achievements in the skilled trades.

Making the correct choices for the future can lead to a better paying job, but the direction one takes in post-secondary education can also lead to a little bit of cash for school. The Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary Bursary is offered every fall.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords is busy in its new location after hiring new staff Wednesday. The organization, which is now at #703-1101-101 St, had been led by Valerie Montgomery-Bull alone.

LANGFORD: Pat (Alice Maude) was born on the family farm near Tugaske, Sask. October 12, 1911. She passed away peacefully on September 25, 2011, just 17 days short of turning 100, at her home in Glenwarren Lodge, Victoria, B.C.

PENNER: In loving memory of Chantel Lisa Penner. Chantel Lisa penner was born on January 13, 1974 at North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She passed away at Tofield, Alberta on September 20, 2011 at the age of 37 years.

With the season of Thanksgiving upon us, it is a wonderful time to reflect on the many reasons we should be grateful. Sometimes I think we don't take seriously all of the things we can and should be grateful for.

KABAROFF: Katherine (Diachek) October 4, 1913 - September 24, 2011 Katie passed away peacefully at Battelford Regional Care Center 10 days shy of her 98th birthday.

APM Construction Service has been on the CUPlex site for nearly 15 months and Friday they took the opportunity to give back to the CUPlex Raise the Roof project.

North Battleford is gearing up once again for their second annual Christmas Parade. This year the organizing committee has decided to plan a Night of Lights parade, anticipating floats and entries with Christmas lights.