In the Community

With harvest in full swing, bare fields are gradually appearing. Most crops have been or are being swathed. Let's hope the weather continues to be favourable for the harvest operations. Gardens are also being cleared now they are dry enough.

Twenty-nine people were present at the first meeting of the new season for the Rivers' Edge Quilt Guild, held at the Don Ross craft room Sept. 7.

It's in its third year. The concert series organized by Lisa Hornung and Jaya Hoy, who both grew up in North Battleford and have enjoyed international musical careers, starts its third season Sunday, Sept. 16.

The Battlefords and Area Horticultural Society held their annual show of horticulture during Northwest Territorial Days, in conjunction with the domestic exhibits at the Agriplex August 15 to 17. The persistent rain Aug.

Seniors got together in Maymont for an afternoon of entertainment and a potluck supper. Seniors from Borden, Radisson and surrounding areas joined the Maymont seniors. The seniors gave great reviews about the entertainment and the food.

The annual Hafford Polka Festival is held the second weekend in July in the Hafford Communiplex. The festival hosts great polka music provided by some well established local and prominent musicians.

Baljennie Community Centre was packed full, when close to 80 people attended a special event held Aug. 25. Baljennie School was built and opened its door for classes in August 1912. It was time to celebrate the school's 100th year.

The community of Hafford was honoured to have three established and prominent authors attend the Hafford Summer Sizzle Aug. 18. Larry Warwaruk, retired teacher of Ukrainian descent, addressed an audience of 30 in the Hafford Library Aug. 18.

Last year at this time I was celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary my, how time flies. Happy 26th anniversary to my husband, Dave.

Fall weather has accompanied the very beginning of this September, reminding us of what is to come. Trees are starting to turn and with the changing seasons, comes the end of summer markets.