Battlefords News-Optimist

Will April showers bring May flowers? Hey, you know one sure sign spring is here - the ice cream shop is open again! If you want to see some beautiful creations, created by beautiful souls, then head to the "Quilt until you Wilt" quilting bee, being

A government grant was received by the Maymont Seniors' Centre to replace the old cupboards and put in new flooring. Work started March 21 and will continue until the project is complete. Thank you to all those who are helping with the renovations.

The chief of the Jasper Fire Department made his way through the Battlefords this past weekend as part of his personal tour to beat MS. Greg Van Tighem is on a 3,100 kilometre bike ride to raise money for multiple sclerosis.

Hockey season may be winding down for teams and players in this area, but hope springs eternal with the start of baseball season. This first week of April marks the opening week for Major League Baseball, a joyous time for fans of the game.

Well it looks like spring might push through. Neilburg Minor Hockey will be holding their annual minor hockey banquet April 15 in the Neilburg hall at 6 p.m. This event is open to community members.

The month did not start out with April showers, so everyone will have to wait and see if there are any flowers by May. Hopefully, no more snowstorms and lots of sunshine.

Dorothy Kissick was to Lloydminster for an eye appointment and also visited with a friend Laura Cunningham. Riley and Chantal were supper guests with Colleen Koski Sunday. Mildred and Len Prokop of Saskatoon spent an afternoon with Rose Danychuck.

Jake Erickson and Taylor Reich each scored a shorthanded goal in the first period as the Battlefords North Stars downed the Melville Millionaires 5-1 at the Horizon Credit Union Centre in game four of their SJHL semifinal series.

RCMP across Canada recently completed a blitz across Canada last month, cracking down on impaired driving.

The Borden Museum held its annual meeting in the seniors' room March 27 with 12 out to hear the reports. Cyril Saunders gave the threshermen's report and spoke about the rental of porta-potties and building new steel portable bleachers in 2014.