Battlefords News-Optimist

McGINNIS: Maynard (Mac) McGinnis: Maynard's family would be pleased to have you join them at the Town of Battleford Cemetery on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. to welcome him back home.

SOLOSKI, MARY; November 12, 1931 - May 30, 2011. Mary Soloski (nee Holowath) passed away in Red Deer, Alberta at the age of 79 on May 30, 2011. Mary was born on November 12, 1931 in Beynon, Alberta to Pauline and Harry Holowath.

Each year, the City of North Battleford and Battlefords Tourism challenges shutterbugs of all ages and skill level to capture the essence of the city in a single snapshot.

As I was growing up one of the central beliefs, that were taught to me by family, was the respect of other people. Along with this was exemplified to me the conviction that if I was to show respect for a person I also had to respect property as well.

The warm weather has made it possible for farmers to see a successful end to haying and silaging. The weather has also contributed to the ripening of crops and by the looks of things harvest will be in full swing soon.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services had to deal with three dumpster fires last Thursday in the vicinity of the 1600 and 1700 blocks of 103rd and 104th street. The fires happened around 10pm that evening.

Lloydminster Rural RCMP are requesting the public's assistance with respect to the theft of a boat and trailer which happened sometime between Aug. 19 and Aug. 21. 2011.

WASYLOW: Walter Julian August 13, 1922 - August 13, 2011. With great sorrow we announce the passing of Walter Julian Wasylow on August 13, 2011, at the age of 89.

September often signals the end of many activities for people, but quilters eagerly anticipate this month when River's Edge Quilt Guild activities commence.

As a university student, I skipped class to see Jean Chretien make a campaign stop in Saskatoon. I got relatively close, close enough that when I hopped up on the rail to get a better view, a Mountie did a double take of my sudden movement.