Battlefords News-Optimist

The swimming pool is open. And, if you haven't had a chance to register your child for lessons yet, you can do this right at the pool office. Public swim hours are evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and weekends 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Jackfish Lake Watershed Association conducted a release from Jackfish Lake in respect of maintaining its licensed level of operation and as part of its annual allocation commitment to Ducks Unlimited Canada for its Jackfish Marsh project.

Sometimes a person wants to go to a ball, be surrounded by beautiful things and see and celebrate only the very best in others. Graduations are great occasions to celebrate.

The case involving accusations of fraud and theft leveled at a River Heights Lodge employee has been adjourned to July 18. Audrey Gallinger, a former bookkeeper at the facility, appeared in provincial court in North Battleford Monday.

University of Regina's spring convocation, June 8, saw several Northwest students among the 1,714 earning degrees.

It was a day without coveralls and the opportunity to enjoy the company of others working in the industry. The Maidstone Oilmen's Golf Tournament was held Friday at the Silver Lake Regional Park.

Dear Editor Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz says farmers want choice in the marketing of export wheat and barley. I say farmers want power - bargaining power and choice will not deliver that power to them.

The Battlefords is going ahead with sign corridors to be established at surrounding highway entrances to the community.

Will Cst. Jacqueline Spence be missed? Yes she will. A surprise potluck supper was held for Spence June 8 at the Radisson Community Hall. Close to 80 people were there to say goodbye. She was greeted with She's A Golly Good Fellow and lots of tears.

North Battleford Comprehensive High School graduate Britni Brenna has earned the 2011 APEGS gold medal for geoscience at the University of Saskatchewan.