In the Community

Not using pesticides, the Walking J Farm in Arizona, 20 miles from the Mexican border, near Amado, was certified organic and an inspector came through to pass the farm and submit the required papers.

On a snowy spring day, Tuesday, the Battlefords Art Club had a good turnout of painters. We discussed the spring show and sale that opens May 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. and continues Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year's diocesan Catholic Women's League convention was held in Prince Albert at St. Micheal's Parish. Guest speaker for the morning session was Danica Lorer, who is a professional storyteller, photographer and a freelance writer.

Several people attended the quilt show in Maidstone on the weekend. The show was both Saturday and Sunday. It is always amazing to see the fine work the quilters do.

If you've seen the booths at the Co-op mall, you'll know the local squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets is raising funds with a raffle. If you didn't get your ticket, there is still time, as they have dates booked to set up again.

Radisson Royal Purple held their meeting April 7, with the ladies dining out at the local restaurant prior to the meeting.

Lots of wind with warmer temperatures, but not hot, has reduced the snow banks to puddles, but it's not all gone yet. More shingles took flight with the strong winds last week, so more fixing to come.

Well it's not Roy Roger and Dale Evans, but Dean and June Roger, who were married 60 years in January, are celebrating their anniversary April 19. Congratulations.

The 83rd Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival came to a celebratory close at the Gala on Wednesday night, April 9 in Logie Hall in Third Avenue United Church. After opening remarks and Emilia Bacchetto's rendition of O Canada, the St.

If you've seen the booths at the Co-op mall, you'll know the local squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets is raising funds with a raffle. If you didn't get your ticket, there is still time, as they have dates booked to set up again.