In the Community

Sunny weather and smiling faces were abundant at the 2013 Those Were the Days, Aug. 10 and 11 at the North Battleford Western Development Museum.

Aug. 21 - Tillie Linkert spent Tuesday in Lloydminster with her daughter Shirley. They enjoyed doing some shopping. Rose Danychuck had her granddaughter Lindsay de Bussac of Oyen, Alta. visit for the weekend.

Paynton has seen many changes in the last while. Recent changes include new staff at the Paynton post office.

Variety is what Light of Christ Catholic School Division offered its teachers for their first week back in school.

The Battlefords Art Club's last kick at summer drew painters out to create interesting works and say goodbye to the holidays at the Don Ross Centre Tuesday. We look forward to a wine and cheese evening with a show and sale Friday, Nov.

Until Sept. 3, the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford is hosting a digital photograph and video presentation entitled Exploring North Battleford at 100. A reception Thursday, Aug.

Unity has hit a top placing once again. The community submitted a nomination, including the need for funding for the new swimming pool, for the Richardson Pioneer Rider Nation Community Celebration.

Some swathing is being done especially as one travels a little south. The hot days are ripening crops quickly and for some haying is still in progress. Visiting in the district over the weekend were Enid (Tasker) Christianson of Ponoka, Alta.

A 90th birthday tea was held for Ann Kohut of Borden, Aug.

The last part of August has residents busy with garden processing, harvest preparation or lingering in the last few weeks of summer. School staff returned to school Aug. 26 and students will join them in the hallways Sept. 3.