In the Community

The Blaine Lake Library board held its first annual Valentine's Day Extravaganza Feb. 12. Seventy-two guests gathered at the senior centre to enjoy a catered meal and live local entertainment.

Music, dance, costumes and boundless enthusiasm brought the story of Pinocchio to life as the students in Division II at Ratushniak Elementary School in Maidstone presented No Strings Attached just prior to the February break.

The Neilburg seniors held their monthly Games Day Feb. 6 at the Friendship Korner. Marrian Graham and Vonnie Rutherford teamed up to win the A side of the shuffleboard tournament. Irene Ducherer and Shirley Nuspl were the runners-up.

Denholm Curling Club held their annual bonspiel Feb. 4 and 5 with nine teams entered and $1,400 given out in prize money.

In case you're chomping at the bit to see the program for this year's Battlfefords Kiwanis Music Festival, the program will be available for $7 at Sobeys after Feb. 24, or this coming weekend.

Battlefords residents are no strangers to great music, and this next week will see two incredible concerts from two very different acts. Saturday, Feb.

Make a point of going past North Battleford City Hall before the end of February to take in a unique art display created by Grade Two students from Lawrence School, Bready School and Battleford Central School.

February was once again a busy month for members of the Maidstone Gully 4-H Club. Feb. 4 and 5 the junior curling team headed to Biggar for regionals where they lost out in the B final.

It feels so good to see the sun out earlier in the morning and a little later each evening. That brings composure back to the soul from the months of short days. Next week we will be mulling over whether March came in like a lamb or a lion.

Family Day was enjoyed at Hillcrest Seniors' Centre, Battleford Feb. 18. Thank you, Jon and Thelma, for the perfect family day; you two make a fantastic host and hostess.