Battlefords News-Optimist

A pleasant spring seems to be leading into a nice summer. The vivid green of the foliage in the west valley is very appealing to the eye. One enjoys walking there, noticing the young birds growing up.

Premier Brad Wall saw for himself the state of affairs at aging Saskatchewan Hospital Thursday. "There's no substitute to seeing things first hand," Wall said of the tour, which he called a "compelling presentation.

Dumpster fires continue to be a headache and a nuisance for North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services. The latest incident took place around 3:43 p.m. on Friday on the 100 block of Canola Avenue.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a vehicle fire at the back of a building on the 1400 block of 95th Street. The call came in at around 11:40 a.m. Sunday.

Gold Eagle Casino and Don Hilsendager received awards for their contributions to tourism Friday at the Tourism Awareness Week luncheon.

Starting at 6:30 a.m. today. Barricades will be set up on 101st Street between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue. The Department of Public Works and Engineering will be conducting a service repair. Traffic will be blocked off for most of the day.

As we near the foreboding final exams we are ever so busy at Maidstone High. June 1, the Grade 7 class left for their fieldtrip to Edmonton. Their itinerary included the science museum, IMAX and West Edmonton Mall.

?Mom, Dad, I?m pregnant!!? As I very ungraciously cough my potatoes onto the remains of my meal, I quickly run through the list of all the carefully played out conversations to respond to any of our children?s ?firsts? with dignity and grace.

Theresa Kennedy is home after a few days in hospital. Those visiting her while she was hospitalized were Scotty and Darlene Sam and Debbie and Jackie Gerbig. Theresa is home now and we wish her well.

There are many fascinating stories to hear and exciting places to visit in the region.