Battlefords News Optimist

At least one group of students in the Battlefords found something to do Thursday while teachers at area schools were off the job.

The future of Saskatchewan Hospital and proposals to address the future of mental health care in the province came before North Battleford city council Monday night.

For literally tens of thousands of years, people have been capturing their thoughts, feelings and ideas in sculpture.

KAHPEAYSEWAT: Esther Kahpeaysewat Born February 1, 1937, Duck Lake, SK. Passed away May 2, 2011, North Battleford, SK.

Mental Health Awareness Week wrapped up recently, and ironically, on the tail of the many activities organized in this community, comes a visit to North Battleford city council by Prairie North Health Region CEO David Fan to seek support for a new Sa

The final poll-by-poll breakdown of the May 2 election results show Gerry Ritz won a commanding victory in just about every part of the riding.

MCNABB - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Florence McNabb, late of North Battleford, on April 24, 2011 at the age of 94 years.

THOMPSON: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" William Thompson, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan on May 2, 2011 at the age of 81 years. Bob was born on December 27, 1929 at Kindersley, Saskatchewan.

BUDD: In Loving Memory of Queenie Elizabeth Budd who was born January 15, 1919 at Somerset, England and passed away April 26, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

It was a busy weekend for North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services as they responded to a number of incidents involving motor vehicles.