In the Community

Much appreciated is the work done almost every day by the maintenance personnel of the North Battleford Housing Authority.

Occasionally, the North Battleford Centennial Historical Committee submits a special article that provides an account of an important and unique aspect of our city's history.

Friday, April 26 dawned warm and calm. It seemed as if spring had finally arrived. But for those gathered at the site of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church at Whitkow that morning, it was not a day to greet the new, but to say goodbye.

Neechie Gear is an emerging mainstream Native American brand of clothing geared toward the support of youth activities and sports.

Seriously, when is the last time, on May 3, you were still seeing snow in the area and talking about snow? However, when we celebrate the warm weather, we begin to see what winter has left behind in some crumbling town streets due to high water level

Sharon United Church had a great turn out for their spring supper which was held in the school gym April 21. Thank you to all who participated and also to the volunteers who helped with the supper and those who supplied the supper.

The North Battleford Seniors Centre was abuzz this month as members gathered to participate in several activities. On April 3 an open Kaiser tournament was held with 28 people attending.

It is a pleasure to have nice warm days to be able to stroll around town without fear of falling on ice and snow. Many residents are taking advantage of this weather to be outside.

The month of May is almost with us and still we have below zero weather and piles of snow. We all appreciate a slow melt but this is a snail pace melt and it brings its own particular problems.

The Battlefords Highland Dance Association is the host club for the Saskatchewan Provincial Championship and Closed Competition Saturday and Sunday. The championship will be held at the Dekker Center starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.