In the Community

First off, I must give credit to Tammy Donahue-Buziak and Leola MacDonald for interviewing Doris Cornell, and to Tammy for typing a transcript from the audio tapes.

The legendary Harry Bondar is remembered as the owner of the largest boat and RV centre in western Canada. He was born on April 7, 1922, to Robert and Jesse Bondar at Prince Albert. Harry received his elementary education in Regina.

The Christmas season is difficult for some, said North Battleford Senior Citizens Action Now Club president Margaret Kemp Wednesday, including those who are in hospital or needing health care services.

Jolly Old St. Nick as shown on the front page of the Dec. 25, 1913 edition of the North Battleford News. Features included in this edition were many and varied, but always interesting. The year would end with the conclusion of Mayor D.S.

The Rivers' Edge Quilters Dec. 6 met at the Don Ross Centre with 18 members attending. Guild members have been busy with quilt shows. A small group went to Unity to Ilene's Quilting Plus Shop.

Starting in 2013, there is an added bonus for those who have not claimed charitable donations since 2007. It is called the first time donor tax credit. The only requirement is to make a charitable donation.

St. Vital Council of Catholic Women's League celebrated their 50th anniversary Nov. 16. The celebration began with the Holy Eucharist co-celebrated by Bishop Albert Thévenot, Father Greg Elder and visiting priests and deacon.

A 20-year-old North Battleford student has earned an honourable mention in a National Kitchen and Bath Association student design competition.

Battlefords Art Club members were wrapping up work to be included in the next window salon show, Angels Live Here. Watch for it at the Chapel Gallery. Also coming up in the Chapel Gallery is a mask and puppet show that should be very interesting.

The annual Christmas craft and trade sale was held in the Neilburg Community Hall Nov. 20 with 29 tables of items for sale.