In the Community

Nov. 3 - Our deepest sympathy to the Bater and Peters families of the local area and North Battleford, on the sudden recent passing of Arthur Bater. Arthur was born and raised on the Baljennie Penrose farm and attended Baljennie School.

Ken Arsenault has been re-elected by acclamation as chair of the Living Sky School Division board of education. At its organizational meeting Wednesday of last week, the board also re-elected vice-chair Ronna Pethick by acclamation.

The key to our success rests in people like you, who embody the spirit of greatness by saying, "Yes I can, and so can you!" Thanks for your inspiring dedication and tremendous example to the work.

Topic of the week was the Sunday snowstorm. Thanks to the town council of Maidstone for the efficient way they looked after the people stranded in the storm.

With 175 entries in the Neilburg Royal Canadian Legion's annual Remembrance Day contest, the two judges had a very difficult time selecting the winners for the 2013 competition. The top prizes were announced at the Nov.

The Maidstone Museum members, in conjunction with the local Girl Guides, hosted a Halloween party at the seniors' centre Oct. 31. The centre was decorated elaborately for the occasion with ghosts, witches, spiders, bats and, of course, pumpkins.

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It's that time of year. Santa has confirmed he will be in North Battleford Nov. 23 and has asked the children of the Battlefords to join him for a parade to mark the occasion.

This year's provincial Catholic Women's League Convention was held in Saskatoon on June 3 and 4. Several Notre Dame ladies along with spiritual Advisor Fr. Gerard Legaspi attended.

At the outset, I must give Harvey Cashmore credit for researching and writing a draft on principal Sharp. I thank him for all his work researching, writing and proofing notable articles.