Battlefords News-Optimist

Oct. 4, 2010, life changed for the Schneider family. After a trip to Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital by ambulance, they were shocked to discover their daughter had developed Type 1 diabetes.

After busting out of the gate with a win to start the exhibition season, the Battlefords Midget Stars have struggled to win in their final four exhibition games.

Facts about living in Saskatchewan: You need to be able to draw really straight lines in school to be able to draw the outer borders of our fair province, while properly explaining the reason for correction lines. Smiling Hank is the Devil.

A letter to the editor published on this page is a stark reminder to our newsroom of the need to attribute information, and also to dig a little deeper beyond what is fed to us by media relations personnel.

1982 ~ TORRESAN ~ 2011 . Monday, 12 September 2011 09:12 Mr. Matthew "Matt" Harvey Torresan passed away on Thursday, September 8th, 2011 at the age of 29 years.

THOM: Minard Raymond Thom passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the age of 93 years.

In a few days the writ will be dropped and Saskatchewan will be heading to the polls. This is no surprise, because the Nov. 7 election was called the day after the last provincial election four years ago.

PICK: Gladys Mary Pick of River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, SK, left peacefully to be with her Lord on September 12, 2011. Gladys was born April 18, 1909, she was 102 years old. Mrs.

MATERI: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline Materi, late of Battleford, on September 14, 2011 at the age of 82 years.

The regular monthly wellness clinic was held at Waseca Community Centre Sept. 15. Flu shots are available at he October clinic each year. Plan to have your flu shot at the clinic Oct. 20.