In the Community

Last week we thought spring was on the way, but temperatures have once again fallen well below zero and winds have been cold. After the thaw, with low temperatures, there is lots of ice making walking difficult.

Shirley Bedford has always aspired to ascend, not to the science, but to the art of nursing.

The Minnehaha snowmobile rally was held Feb. 17 with 78 riders. Winning the prizes were: first - Blaine Hamel of North Battleford, second - Charlotte Washbrook of Glaslyn and third - Addison Poole of Edam.

Another season has passed for those who love to show off their snow planes. Only three or four gatherings were held this past season due to the extreme cold. Snow depth also varied across the province.

The staff of Canadian Artiques Roadshow have chosen the Battlefords Food Bank as the charity to receive proceeds from their event at the Frontier Mall April 2 to 5.

Thursday morning coffee at the Pine Island Suits was enjoyed playing bingo and listening to jokes. A good start to the day. A number of apartment ladies enjoyed the St. Patrick's Day tea at the lodge catered to by the hospital auxiliary.

How did the end of March arrive so fast? Are you enjoying slight signs of spring in the air? Spring is often time for annual meetings.

HRL Georgina Schneider called St. Walburg Royal Purple March 10 meeting to order at 8 p.m. Members were informed Saskatchewan has 821 Royal Purple members and this year will be celebrating 100 years in Canada.

If you want to be an outstanding musician, get yourself a metronome and make friends with like-minded individuals. This is advice from two of the musicians who will be performing at Bandarama April 5 in North Battleford. Kurtis J.

The annual World Day of Prayer was held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, North Battleford March 7. The service was attended by members of 13 different churches.