Battlefords News-Optimist

The annual meeting of the Action Now Senior Center was held March 17. Officers returned by acclamation for the coming year are: president - Margaret Kemp; vice-president - Margaret Fedun; and secretary - Yvonne MacPherson.

The temperature didn't rise above - 10 C Sunday and the bitter wind made it feel much colder. Even though April is here it doesn't feel much like spring.

In previous letters I have asked for comments or feedback to the ramblings of this old man and other than receiving emails asking how to join SSAI I never did receive an adverse comment until March.

Meota is busy as usual, the latest action being the fish shacks coming off the lake by Monday. No reports as to how the fishing has been, but we hope they all had fun out there.

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.