Battlefords News-Optimist

The first really vicious summer storm of 2011 swept through a wide portion of Saskatchewan July 3, with the Northwest not spared from the fury. High temperatures and a frontal system cooked up the storms, which swept in around 6 p.m. Sunday.

Karlie King is a local artist mentee taking part in the second year of the Creative Partnerships program through the Chapel Gallery. She has created a number of pieces currently on exhibition at the Chapel Gallery.

Charges have been laid for treaty land entitlement fraud, this time involving several leading officials on Poundmaker First Nation.

At the John Paul II Awards Night, June 15, six students were awarded with Crusader of the Month Awards. Division IV winners included Grade 12 students Nicole Barber, Alison Mandin and Chantel Katcheech.

"Although Interval House's board and staff remain committed to working toward the elimination of violence in our society, indications are that not much has changed in the past three decades and that family violence continues to be a serious problem i

KACHUR: In Loving Memory of William John Kachur who was born Dec. 31, 1924 at Elfros, SK and passed away June 19, 2011 at North Battleford, SK.

Last Tuesday night in North Saskatchewan River Baseball League action, the Lloydminster Twins demolished the Cardinals 10-1, the Flyers flew over the St.

This week I bring you the graduating class of 2011 from H. Hardcastle School. This year we had 10 young people moving on to further their education or into the work force.

BORGESON: It is with great sadness the family of Anne Borgeson announces her passing on June 14, 2011. She was born April 21, 1922 in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan.

Emerson Drive will be playing at the Carlton Trail Jamboree happening in Rabbit Lake Saturday. With over 15 hits in Canada, the band celebrates 10 years of success with their Decade and Driving tour.