In the Community

Cards was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre May 27 with Dorothy Schwartz earning the high score and low went to Denise Newton. Dorothy also supplied lunch. I was away at a convention for several days the previous week, thus no news was sent.

Congratulations to Eric and Dana Ducherer on the birth of Aiden Eric. A shower to honour the little fellow will be held in the Neilburg Seniors' Centre June 16.

The Meota Hobby Band is a busy group. Tonight, Tuesday, June 11, the popular musicians will be playing at St. Joseph Hall for Seniors Fun Day. All seniors are welcome to come out for the barbecue, which starts at 4 p.m.

École Père Mercure has received word it has now reached the candidacy stage in its quest to become an International Bacclaureate school. If all goes well, final authorization could be within its reach in 18 to 24 months.

École Père Mercure may be a French language school, but one of its goal is bilingualism.

A City of North Battleford recreation grant and funding from Saskatchewan Lotteries has made it possible for operators of the Youth for Christ TWO42 drop-in centre to purchase recreation equipment. TWO42, located at 13107 - 31st St.

Working with the Fred Light Museum and the Town of Battleford, Battlefords Vintage Automobile Club is taking the lead on developing another display at the Fred Light Museum. The plan is to develop a 1940 era replica of the Fred Light Service Station.

David William Shury was born on Sept. 2, 1930 to William James and Florence Mildred Shury at Wilkie. He took Grades 1 through 5 at Drummond Creek School and Grades 6 through 12 at McLurg School in Wilkie.

The Battlefords Community Players, now with a new home, plans to expand its scope this season with more opportunities for performers, crew and patrons.

Grade seven students from North Battleford competed in a unique new learning exercise Wednesday - boat racing. These weren't your average boats, you wouldn't find an outboard motor on one and you certainly wouldn't want to take it out on the lake.