In the Community

My thermometer presently reads -30 C. This is the second very cold spell we have experienced and winter only began, Dec. 21.

The new year is here and as usual we take the chance to have a look over our shoulders at all the things that in January 2013 we did or promised we would. It seemed as the year passed by it has left a great taste in the mouth.

Marleen and Frank Gabrielle of Rosetown were visitors with Rose Danychuk. Their granddaughter was playing hockey here. Rose felt really honoured to have them visit her as she had taught Frank in 1947. That's a few years ago.

By Richard W. Hiebert, PhD North Battleford Centennial Historical Committee Ghislain Rene Joseph Bellavance was born late on Christmas Eve, 1935, to Joseph and Marie-Therese at North Battleford. He was raised on a farm near Paynton.

The Borden Friendship Club held a Christmas bingo on Dec. 17 with a small turnout. Winning hams or turkeys were Rita Smith (twice), Helen Sutherland, Audrey Duda, Lottie Petriew, Terry Kun, Jackie Meister (twice) and Eileen Petrun (twice).

All residents of Battlefords District Care Centre were blessed with an early Christmas gift Dec. 17 when 117 poinsettias were delivered to the long-term care facility - one poinsettia for each resident.

When have our highways evolved to the point we can drive at any speed we choose? Seems like it's happening. I drive the highway at least five days a week and no one seems to know how to drive to road conditions. Tuesday morning, Dec.

H. Hardcastle School hosted the 2A boys' regional volleyball playoffs Nov. 15 and 16. There were eight teams competing for the opportunity to advance to the provincial playoffs in Hepburn. Pool A featured Edam, Lashburn, St. Walburg and Neilburg.

Strides Health Education participants have received certificates of achievement and new shirts, yet to be imprinted.

That's all folks! Christmas is almost over for another year, leaving us with happy memories of good times shared with friends and family. But, wait; you can still celebrate New Year's.