In the Community

Gertie Sherman's daughter Pat and her husband Jim have recently returned from a four-week visit to Australia. Pat has been writing to a pen friend, Karen Molloy in New South Wales, for the past 49 years.

Nov. 24, Paynton organizations are coming togetherto raise money for the roof re-build ofPaynton's recreation facility. Paynton Library Board, Recreation Board, Volunteer Fire Department andFarmers' Market are hosting this all-day fundraiser.

Wednesday, The Chapel Gallery will unveil the striking and intriguing work of Saskatchewan Métis artist Tim Moore in an exhibition entitled HYBRID.

George Canyon has come full circle in his career. The country music star became a household name in 2004 with "Nashville Star.

North Battleford Housing Authority and Battleford Housing Authority have named 2012 Yard Pride Contest winners.

Early in the First World War, in August, or September, even October of 1914, there was a feeling on the Allied side that "the boys will be home for Christmas.

There was so much mud it could swallow the dead and injured whole; alive or dead didn't matter. If those still alive couldn't keep themselves above the mud, they were swallowed.

"Danger. No entry. Undetonated explosives." Not exactly the sign one would expect at a Canadian National Park. The sign is everywhere in the Canadian National Park on Vimy Ridge in France. The signs are not for decoration.

I am hoping everyone is wearing their poppies with pride and remembering "freedom is never free." Please find a way to thank a veteran who has earned us one of many freedoms this country takes for granted on a daily basis.

"Grey School (No. 1356) A.D. 1905 Sec. 16 Tow. 42 Rg. 12" - so reads the plaque on the front of the building in the Heritage Village at the North Battleford Western Development Museum. This is the Grey School, from the area just north of Maymont.