Battlefords News-Optimist

Battleford town council passed a bylaw and a resolution with respect to land issues in the town.

Congratulations to Gerson and Jessica (nee Mueller) Urbina of Borden on the birth of their twins April 3. Brielle Colulle Orellana weighed five pounds, nine ounces and her brother Anton Colulle Orellana weighed six pounds, 10 ounces.

Maymont Sharon United Church Spring Supper will be hosted at the Maymont Central School gym Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be a craft and trade show Saturday, April 27 from 9 to 5 p.m. in the school gym. Admission is $2.

Here is a wrap-up of community grant applications approved at the North Battleford Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held Monday.

Why not add a little colour to your day? That's what many in Wilkie did April 10. But it wasn't just for any reason. It was in support of the Canadian Red Cross Day of Pink.

The Maidstone Museum's annual silent auction, in conjunction with the trade fair was held April 6 and 7. The weather soon co-operated and helped this two-day event to be a success.

The Chapel Gallery hummed again Tuesday as the Battlefords Art Club members met to paint together. Dean Bauche dropped in to tell us about a workshop coming up May 9, 10 and 11.

Spring fire school has come to a close. Paynton volunteer fire department was fortunate enough to send three officers to take two different courses from April 12 - 14.

Lakeland College distributed $964,839 in awards to 1,050 student recipients during this year's awards night celebrations. The Vermilion campus ceremony was March 20 and the Lloydminster ceremony was March 13.

Fourteen members of the St. Walburg Royal Purple travelled to the 59th annual Royal Purple district meeting hosted by the North Battleford Royal Purple. The district includes North Battleford, Cut Knife and St. Walburg and has 105 members.