In the Community

"We're talking about the Opera House here in the Dekker Centre very intentionally, because we know what we're doing is completely and totally capable of being completely complimentary and not competitive with what is in place.

It's the long weekend already. The water woes have subsided somewhat but the cleanup from the aftermath of this excess water will be some time in completing.

The John Paul II Collegiate Key Club has planted a total of 12,000 trees along the North Saskatchewan River in the last seven years. "It's great to see the areas we did a few years ago doing so well," says Matthew Houk, Key Club president.

The annual Svoboda Ukrainian Dance Festival, held this year at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford April 26 to 28 attracted dance organizations from through Saskatchewan and Alberta, including Rushnychok Dancers from Saskatoon, Saskatoon School of

Borden Friendship Club meeting was held May 8, with president Lottie Petriew presiding. The club is inviting other clubs for supper June 11 at 5 p.m. and a program to follow.

What would it be like if you woke up one day and you couldn't wiggle your toes? What would you do? The students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School heard first hand about exactly what that experience is like.

It was a good week for members of the Battlefords Art Club. The warm sunny weather has brought out everyone with new enthusiasm and we have been busy not only painting, but discussing plans for future events.

Farmer resident of Baljennie, James Bailey passed away April 28 in Saskatoon Veterans' Senior Home. James had celebrated his 90th birthday with all his family on hand, Feb. 14.

Blaine Lake Wapiti Public Library was honoured to celebrate its 40th anniversary with the community of Blaine Lake April 27.

Approximately 20 participants joined in the first self defence class for women held in Wilkie May 5. The class was put on and instructed by Bev Barth who runs the Wilkie Karate Club. The class was free of charge and ran from 2-4 p.m.