Battlefords News-Optimist

An off duty RCMP member has been charged with impaired driving in connection with a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian at 12:45 a.m. July 3.

Ed Stefureak was born Sept. 7, 1933, in Vegreville, Alta. As a 15-year-old, he played with his home team in tournaments around the province, as a pitcher and key member of the local nine.

In every season I spend time exploring the prairies, seeking both new and familiar places as I log kilometre after kilometre on the highways. It offers my curious mind a glimpse at how people live and the world around me.

Dear Editor This a report of the last six months' activity from the steering committee seeking enhanced living for seniors in the Battlefords and area.

The City of North Battleford summer playground program runs until Aug 24. This program is for kids between the ages of 6 and 12.

June 15 - Kelly and Ray Gabruch stopped by to visit Tillie Linkert on their way home to Medicine Hat. Shirley James picked up her mom Tillie Linkert, Jean Stewart, Anne Reeds and I and took us to Waseca to Country Blend.

JOHNSON: Helen Cecelia Johnson passed away peacefully at the Villa Pascal, North Battleford, Saskatchewan on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the age of 92 years.

DONOVAN: Rev. Walter Donovan died suddenly and peacefully in his residence in Prince Albert on Tuesday July 5. He had been serving as the assistant to the minister at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church since May. Rev.

Bingo was played June 8 at the Maidstone Drop InCentre with Margaret MacEachern and Jean Smith doing the calling. The loonie pot was won and divided between Jean Hartman and Dorothy Harmel. Lunch was provided by Lil McMillan.

While driving to North Battleford one day last week, I was listening to John Gormley on the radio talking about the forecast and how sunny the weather was going to be.