Battlefords News-Optimist

Gifts abound in nature as I find tiny blossoms no one planted and when I open the door or windows to breathe in the scent of a rain shower.

Dear Editor I am a concerned member of this community. The reason for my letter is we have a family in our community that needs our help.

SKOTNITSKY , Walter ; Walter passed away peacefully on May 17, 2011 at 69 years of age in St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver.

Dear Editor It is obvious neither Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz nor Prime Minister Stephen Harper intend to allow western grain producers to decide for themselves through a fair, honest vote whether they want the Canadian Wheat Board to have sole j

North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held their regular meeting May 17 at the RM of Mervin office in Turtleford. Two physicians are presently working through the assessment process with the Collage of Physicians and Surgeon.

It is officially summer time. This is not time to slow down with your workout routine. It is, in fact, a time when we usually want to look and feel our best. During the summer months, make sure to keep up with your regular gym routine.

Jolene Gabrysh was guest of honour at a bridal shower May 28 in the Ruddell Centre hosted by her aunt, Lynette Schmidt, and Jolene's friend and bridesmaid, Jessica Gray. Lynette welcomed everyone and read a short history of Jolene's life to date.

After an 0-3 start to the season, the North Battleford Beavers have won three straight and are in the middle of the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League standings.

You may have noticed your local politicians might seem a little distracted these days during council meetings.

Roger Giesbrecht, a volunteer at the Western Development Museum Volunteer Association, became a Volunteer Lifetime Member on Thursday. Bob Zurowski, the president of the WDM Volunteers Association, presented the award to Giesbrecht.