Battlefords News-Optimist

I'm writing to thank a man who took at least an hour out of his day to help two young girls who had a car accident May 8 on Highway 4, somewhere near Glaslyn.

North Battleford's Cameron McIntosh Airport is in line for provincial funding to improve its tarmac. Last week the provincial government announced $37,500 for major crack repairs at the airport.

Mervin 4-H Beef Club has had a busy year. Members started the year with a Trees for Life fundraiser at the Mervin Hope Hall Nov. 27. The barbecue beef burger lunch was a success. Dec.

You would think given such song-writing talents for the politically-charged hard rock group Rise Against, their newest studio album should be more then only their fifth.

I hope all the mothers enjoyed a happy Mother's Day. Birthday that I know of being celebrated in the month of May are: Kayla Gray, Terry and Jerry Scopic, Pat Beaudion, Debbie Penner and Dale Beaudion, who has a special 65th birthday.

The doctors who were rebuffed by North Battleford city council in their attempt to establish medical offices in the city's north end say they are exploring other options.

Spring seeding has finally begun! It is good to see the farming process begin anew. Some late rainfall has delayed seeding, but a few are reporting having some acres planted.

Libraries are places to discover and love stories. Sometimes they sit on shelves waiting for a reader to bring them to life and sometimes they are read aloud and shared.

All games are scheduled for 7 p.m. start times. Home TeamVisiting TeamDiamond Monday, May 16, 2011 Jr. Vipersvs.Unity Bantams 2Flats 3 Survivorsvs. Unity MidgetsFlats 2 Unity Bantams 1vs.Edam LadiesUnity Battlefords Midgetsvs.

It was a nice night for ball Wednesday, as the Battlefords and District Ladies' Fastball League was in full swing with three games at the Flats in Battleford and one played in Unity.