Battlefords News-Optimist

Organizers of the Wayne Pruden Memorial golf tournament are accepting nominations for the tournament's Spirit of Giving Award The first Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament was organized 16 years ago in tribute to a man who believed and acted on the

The eighth annual Easter egg hunt, organized and sponsored by Delta Co-op drew fun seekers to the Unity Community Centre March 31.

It seems everyone is in search of the infamous six pack. Many people spend hours a week in the gym doing gruelling abdominal exercises hoping for an ab or two to pop through.

John Paul II's Drama Club put on an amazing performance of the Alan Haehnel play, One Hundred Lies. The production was directed by Lindell Gateley and Gordon Znack, and the club spent four months practising.

A new sign is hanging on Main Street in Maidstone welcoming four-legged clients to enjoy pampering and rejuvenation. Happy Pawz grooming salon opened on April 1 with tours and a hamburger sale to benefit the SPCA.

The Hafford branch of the Lakeland Regional Library held a Ukrainian Easter egg (pysanky) decorating workshop after school for children aged five to 11 years. Classes began March 6 and were held weekly until Easter.

I want to send a very big bouquet to Battlefords MLA Herb Cox for taking the time to read the article about Flight Corporal Jason Reimer, who was on his way to the National Biathlon Competition in Halifax from March 3 to 10.

Borden Friendship Club held their March potluck supper March 28, with over 35 out to enjoy the variety of dishes.

It was getting dry until the rain that soaked up most of Sunday. It is true that April showers bring May flowers and that an inch of rain is better than a foot of snow. It is good to see a few more snowbirds home for the season.

The community ministerial association will host a "Way of The Cross" walk Good Friday. All denominations are invited to join in starting at the United Church at 10 a.m.