In the Community

A drive around the lake recently turned up some signs of spring even though it still stays so cool, freezing at nights yet. First signs were many swans along the south shore of Jackfish Lake where there was open water, followed by several pelicans.

Easter visitors at the home of Phil and Lorna Bater were Phil's sister Gwenda Rondesvedt of North Battleford and her daughter Cathy of St. Paul, Alta.

Radisson Royal Purple held their regular meeting May 5 in Radisson town office. Donations of $50 each were given to Borden and Maymont Schools for grad/awards night.

"It was a little bit of a stinger there." Battlefords Midget AAA Stars head coach Martin Smith did not watch the Telus Cup championship game that saw the Prince Albert Mintos edge the Grenadiers de Châteauguay 4-3 in a triple-overtime thriller.

Kelly Waters, owner operator of The Gog, is hosting Keiffer McLean in performance Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m. in one of a several house concerts she's held this season.

The final business meeting of the year for the Rivers' Edge Quilt Guild was held May 2 in the Don Ross craft room with 20 members attending. Quilters are forever busy and the meeting was an engaging and lively event.

A number of local dance students took scholarships, trophies and awards home from the 34th Battlefords Dance Festival held over the Easter break week at the Dekker Centre.

Residents of all ages will join forces to help clean up city streets this Saturday, May 10. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. in Central Park (beside the North Battleford Public Library) at 1392 - 101st St.

Two great Mother's Day gifts in one day. Please join us at the newly renovated Maymont Seniors' Center May 10 for a Mother's Day Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. All who come get to take home their tea cup and saucer.

The Borden Dance Club held their 10th club recital in the Borden Community Centre May 3, with Lynette Schmidt as MC.