Phil and Lorna Bater are proud great-grandparents to a boy born Aug. 15 at Battlefords Union Hospital to Sara Lynne and Bradon Houk of North Battleford. He is also Dwayne and Cheryl Bater’s first grandson.
A deadly road accident at Wakaw claimed the life of two men, Walter Gamble of Sonningdale and Jim D'Arcy of Biggar, formerly of Lizard Lake area. They were travelling together in the same vehicle.
Walter's funeral was held in Sonningdale on Aug. 20. Jim's funeral was held in Biggar on Aug. 23.
The annual fair has been held at the North Battleford exhibition grounds. They had a lovely break from the rainy weather for Monday night's parade. It went on to be a pleasant evening. They had a successful parade. The Western Development Museum calliope was a hit. It was even fixed up to play some music through the parade
With all the modern day changes it is a shame to see a lack of interest in showing and displaying craft and hand-made work in competition for prizes. Sad to see the horticultural displays have folded. Many people come to the fair just to see that part of the show. It is a lot of work, but it’s the lack of interest that has made it all come to an end.
It is almost back to school time for the students. Students are busy getting their new supplies and outfits ready to go. School buses have been checked over the holiday season, tuned up and dusted, ready to go for the students to return to classes.
The harvest for another fall season is almost upon the farmers. Some dessicating has started to speed the dying process for crops to be swathed or straight combined. In some areas the harvest has started for winter wheat and some of the fast growing and developing pulse crops. The feel of fall is in the air already. Our season is so short and has passed by quickly. Farmers are watching the skies in hopes the showers we have been getting will subside for a while.
