In the Community

Maymont Seniors' Centre potluck and entertainment was held Feb. 26. A new musician was introduced that evening - Pat Reddekopp, bass guitar player. Way to go, Pat. You sounded great.

As I drove home from the last hockey practice of the year, it was weird and wonderful that the sun was still shining in the sky. The days are getting longer, the temperature is rising and the ice is melting some days.

Beware the Ides of March! If this refers to winter, you can't scare us because we have already dealt with more than our fair share of wicked winter weather. Enough already. Unity was alive with activity March 8 weekend.

Meota's mayor John MacDonald has been given the honour of receiving the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal. MacDonald received this award Nov.

Darlene and Debbie Kennedy of Lloydminster were here Monday to take Theresa Kennedy to her doctor's appointment. Bev Nicholson of St. Walburg visited with her mom Tillie Linkert last Thursday and enjoyed the craft show at the Pine Island Suites.

Teachers in the Living Sky School Division received some complimentary exposure with the board of the division recently when a supervision status report was presented.

Prairie North Health Region is issuing an alert to skiers and snowboarders at Table Mountain Regional Park for the month of March.

Unity Skating Club's annual ice carnival is a year-end showcase for all skaters in the club right from the age of three up to the 17- and 18-year-olds experiencing their last figure skating event.

Wednesday, March 13 an interactive career expo, entitled Try-A-Trade, will be held at the new field house in North Battleford. It's free to attend and runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Marjorie Catherine Martin was born in Lloydminster on Oct. 27, 1920. Marg and her five brothers were raised on the family farm near Kitscoty, Alta. She attended Fenham School for Grades 1 through 9.