Battlefords News-Optimist

SaskPower is reminding customers to keep electrical and gas safety in mind as the snow melts. Weather and precipitation forecasts indicate flooding will likely be a problem in parts of the province this spring, according to spokesman Tyler Hopson.

After the big storm it was good to see so many artists out for the Battlefords Art Club session Tuesday. The club's spring show and sale will be held Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chapel Gallery.

Sixteen local musicians and one choir have been recommended to move on to provincial competition following the Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival.

All gardens, regardless of where they are, will have shady areas, whether under the canopy of trees or along a solid structure. Even in my south-facing backyard, I have shade along the back fence. And my whole front yard is in shade most of the day.

The Battlefords were a hub for discussion and information for Saskatchewan agrologists last week.

Northwest Saskatchewan sent several players to both the midget and female midget zone camps in Regina on the weekend and all the players at the tournament impressed, as most were looking to catch the eyes of the scouts.

The Battle River Archery Club's Indoor 3D Shoot over the weekend of March 24 and 25 was the first to be held in their new facility, the former curling rink in Battleford.

I groan as I write this article. It seems as though the news has been focused on the wonderful winter weather we have been experiencing; it is what seems to put this province on the map. Last Wednesday was the official start of spring.

Here is a rundown of some highlights from the Monday council meeting in North Battleford. (Much of this information comes courtesy of Communications And Marketing Co-ordinator Mike Halstead.

When I was younger, and even now, I love to decorate Easter eggs. It is one of the most fun things about Easter.