In the Community

There's a new exhibition at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford. The featured artist is Bonny Macnab of Mervin in an exhibition entitled Reflections of the Earth.

A winner of two Grey Cups, will be the guest speaker at the Battlefords Mayor's Prayer Breakfast sponsored by the Battlefords Ministerial Association April 5.

Wednesday, April 9 has been designated Red Cross Day of Pink, a day to celebrate respect and to encourage others to join in the belief that every child should be treated with respect. This means taking a stand against bullying every day.

The Battlefords Photo Club met for their monthly meeting March 4. The evening consisted of "how-to" videos, coffee and doughnuts.

A harbinger of spring! The second annual Seedy Saturday will be held in the Battlefords this Saturday, put together by local enthusiasts who organized a popular and well-attended event last year.

With mild days the snow is sinking and disappearing.

The Borden Lions held their 12th annual speak-off competition March 13 in the Lions' club room with three speakers from Borden and Langham schools - Chantelle MacLeod, Shawna Langer and Emma Prescesky.

It looks like spring has arrived, at least for a while. The students have been enjoying the weather and really like being able to play outside again. It has been a busy week at the school.

Arena renovations will continue this spring with the foundation and drainage as the main focus. Thank you to Pipemaster Oilfield Services for a substantial donation that has helped move this project forward.

Isn't today the first day of spring on the calendar? Does it feel like it? The rash of sunshine and warm weather March 8 - 14 was fantastic.