In the Community

The melodic harmonies of The Sweetness echoed through the halls of Leipzig Serenity Retreat Nov. 29. As part of their Home Routes tour, the band played to a crowd of around 40 guests, entertaining with homemade drums and a double bass.

Let it snow let it snow ... let it snow! As I am writing this article, the snow is falling again and the wind is whipping it into drifts.

Correction - the gingerbread house activity held in Radisson Dec. 1 for ages 5 - 18 years was sponsored by 13 local businesses, not the Radisson firefighters as reported. It was well attended.

Artists and businesspeople of the Battlefords take note: the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts is looking for people to serve on its board of directors.

The Neilburg craft and trade show was held Nov. 24 in the community hall. There were 16 exhibitors over 19 tables. "It was a really good day," said organizer, Sylvia Olsen. Lunch was served by the Neilburg Hall Club.

Here is a glance back in time at Christmas trends in the past 90 years. 1922: In the roaring '20s Christmas was a big, festive celebration.

We the student leadership class of Lashburn High School are fundraising and promoting awareness during this holiday season.

From the time I was a child able to recall the scents of Christmas until today I have always enjoyed the excitement and anticipation that comes with Christmas.

The City of North Battleford Historic Archives has complied Reflections Of North Battleford to commemorate the 100th birthday of the city. It is a pictorial history portraying the promise, progression and prosperity of 100 years.

When life losses and deaths have impacted our lives we look at the Christmas season as less than merry and wish the calendar would skip from November to January says Margaret Robinson, a support counsellor.