In the Community

Vida McDonald (Bennet) was born in 1903, the fourth child of seven, on a farm northwest of Carlyle, North West Territories (Saskatchewan). She received all of her schooling in the village of Carlyle.

Have you had a conversation in the past 181 days that didn't include the weather, in particular the snow and cold that has besieged us since winter started Oct.

In celebration of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, six students from North Battleford Comprehensive High School participated in a mock trial at the provincial court in Saskatoon Saturday.

April 1 cards were cancelled as a number of seniors attended the funeral of a former member, Mervin Burgess. Mervin passed away in Pine Island March 28 at the age of 87. Funeral service was held at the Maidstone United Church April 1.

Honoured Royal Lady Georgina Schneider welcomed 28 members of the St. Walburg Royal Purple to the April meeting. Members interested in attending the national convention July 13-18 at Grande Prairie, Alta.

Saskatchewan's history is chock full of intriguing tales that can leave you craving to investigate the story even more and to travel our province and explore the land where it all happened so many years ago.

The Frenchman Butte Museum has undergone an aggressive rejuvenation process over the winter months in an effort to position itself as the premier small town museum in Saskatchewan.

Blaine Lake TOPS No. 5167 Chapter held its annual installation of officers following its regular meeting April 9 with eight members in attendance.

Congratulations to Gerson and Jessica (nee Mueller) Urbina of Borden on the birth of their twins April 3. Brielle Colulle Orellana weighed five pounds, nine ounces and her brother Anton Colulle Orellana weighed six pounds, 10 ounces.

Maymont Sharon United Church Spring Supper will be hosted at the Maymont Central School gym Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be a craft and trade show Saturday, April 27 from 9 to 5 p.m. in the school gym. Admission is $2.