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On the Highway 16 trash detail

On the Highway 16 trash detail

Paynton Library is hosting Paynton's Spring Craft and Bake Sale Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Paynton Gym. Vendors will havevarious items such as art, baking, books, ceramics, crafts, eggs, honey, photography, spices, tea and frozen pizzas.

Trying to kick the weekend 'holiday' habit

I'm now into Week 3 of my reborn bid to lose some weight. The title of this column tells it all. After successfully shedding 15 pounds of flab I hit a stubborn plateau. My results from Week 2: down from 162.5 to 160.9.
Outdoor activities at Chapel Gallery this weekend

Outdoor activities at Chapel Gallery this weekend

Your galleries are filled with activities this weekend. The labyrinths behind the Chapel Gallery are being renewed. Volunteers are welcome to come help with this process June 1 in the afternoon.

Volunteers continuously work to improve the park and community

In my articles over the last few years I have often mentioned some of the volunteer work that has been done and is being done here in the community.

Scott Woods show enjoyed

Tillie Linkert, Jean Stewart and Ann Reeds enjoyed the Scot Woods show in Lashburn. The music and the tap dancing were terrific. Dorothy Kissick accompanied me to Unity Tuesday where I had an eye appointment.
Term winding down

Term winding down

The school year is slowly winding down, and we have many events in the upcoming weeks. Last week we sent our Maidstone High School track and field team to divisions in Lashburn.

Europe-bound

Early in the morning April 6, 17 students and two teachers from North Battleford Comprehensive High School were bound for Europe. We left Saskatoon and spent 10 days exploring Italy, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic.
North Battleford library hosts festival of local films

North Battleford library hosts festival of local films

The North Battleford library hosted its 11th annual Flick Fest May 13. Public screenings were held, giving everyone an opportunity to come out and vote for their favourite film.

Church painting volunteers to complete project

Belated birthday greetings to Gertie James, now of Lloydminster, who celebrated a special birthday Saturday evening, May 26. Family members gathered for a barbecue and festivities to celebrate the day.

It's blossom time

It's blossom time here! Saskatoon, chokecherry, pincherry and other wild shrubs are in bloom. Those who have apple, crabapple and other fruit trees in their yards will be enjoying the blossoms. Let's hope we remain frost free.