Battlefords News-Optimist

All else being equal, a baby has a one in 1,461 chance of being born on a leap day. This year, one baby in the local area beat the odds and was born Feb. 29.

We've all heard the jokes, Saskatchewan is too flat and there is nothing to do. Don't tell the 36 members of the Flatland Freestyle Ski Club, their coaches and their parents that. The Flatland Freestyle Ski Club operates and trains at Table Mountain.

BEAUDOIN : In Loving Memory of Julia Delphine Beaudoin who was born January 4, 1918 at Vawn, SK and passed away February 25, 2012 at North Battleford, SK.

A cross country tour to promote Islam and the Holy Qur'an is coming to North Battleford next week.

With water dripping off the eaves we would have to say March has come in like a lamb, and you know the rest of the story! The Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association held its annual snowmobile rally March 3.

David Gillatt of Lilac Electric held a business closing customer appreciation night at the Maymont Hotel Feb. 25. Many past customers showed up. There were even nine customers from when David worked for the previous employer.

The Blaine Lake Skate Club held its end-of-season skating show March 4 at the Blaine Lake skating arena with skaters from Leask, Marcelin and Blaine Lake.

LEHMANN : In Loving Memory of Robert Barry Lehmann who was born August 15, 1955 at Hafford, SK and passed away Febraury 21, 2012 at Saskatoon, SK.

The Crownhill 4-H Club held its annual speak-off event March 4 in Blaine Lake. Judges for this year were Elaine Bella, Jeff Joanette, Connie Jessop and Larissa Matechuk.

World Day of Prayer is a reminder of the differences and similarities around the globe and a chance to remember the plight of people living in very different situations.