Battlefords News-Optimist

Baseball season is over.

An 18-year-old man was transported to Battlefords Union Hospital with life threatening injuries after being struck by a car at 2:30 a.m. Thursday.

Canada seems to be an economically prosperous country but a largely hidden crisis needs to be reevaluated - and that crisis is poverty, according to Elaine Power, an associate professor at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont.

It has the potential to be one of the largest aboriginal events in Saskatchewan history. The 2011 Saskatchewan First Nations Summer Games will be held at Thunderchild First Nation and begin Saturday.

Dear Editor My favourite memories as a child are from camping in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Now, as a parent, I wish to give my two daughters similar memories.

I love this season in Saskatchewan. I spend a lot of time on the road as a storyteller and children's entertainer and I like to take advantage of the ice-free roads to visit family and friends.

Meggan Hougham is a young woman who is not afraid to speak up for what she believes.

WILLIAMS: Edwin Kenneth (Ken) The family of Ken Williams is deeply saddened to announce his sudden passing on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the age of 78 years. A full obituary will appear in next week's edition of the Star Phoenix.

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region will be opening four additional long-term care beds at the Hafford Special Care Centre and Primary Care Centre, as part of a pilot project to relieve pressure on acute care beds.

The Classie Cardinals celebrated birthdays at Glenburn Regional Park, with entertainment by Carmel Country. Their music is smooth, yet toe-tapping, get-up-and-dance music.