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WILKIE — The Wilkie School of Dance wrapped up its 2014-15 dance season with a showcase of solos and duets at McLurg High School May 2. The showcase included ballet, hip hop, tap, musical theatre and lyrical dance numbers.

It’s Mother’s Day weekend, everyone. Make sure you make time for your moms. You know, those gals who are always there for us, no matter what, and never expect anything in return. Remember, all mothers are working mothers.

Garden Chat

GOODSOIL — Maidstone Museum members travelled to Goodsoil May 2 to attend the spring meeting of the North West Museum Association.

In Loving Memory Of William Bogdanski, born October 27, 1930 at Mayfair, SK, passed away April 19, 2015 in Burnaby, BC at the age of 84.

Mr. Rolan Farrant of North Battleford passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Battlefords Union Hospital. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.

Drop In Centre News

A couple of warm, above 25 C days brought the leaves out on the trees and new growth on spring flowers. The crocuses which grow where there is native grass have been plentiful and beautiful this spring.

Since last reporting, St. Walburg Canadian Royal Purple Society has been active.

The North Battleford City Kinsmen Concert Band beginning, intermediate and senior groups performed at the Dekker Centre Saturday as they held their annual spring concert, titled Into the Joy of Spring.