In the Community

"It was quite amazing I didn't expect quite so much humour," said one of the handful of men who attended. "I enjoyed it. I found it quite moving in parts," said one of the mostly female audience members. "It was so much fun.

"Go to your left, second from the outside... Now, you don't want to squash, then just slide it under, like that, with the inside straw there, nice and flat. Then go to your right, same thing..." Wheat weaving is easy, says instructor Diane Yonz.

It's February school break week. But that doesn't mean there isn't anything to do. The North Battleford Library will be hopping with family fare for all ages this week. Wednesday, Feb. 19, there will be a children's movie. It will begin at 2:30 p.m.

There is the old saying that neither rain, snow, sleet nor dark of night will keep the mail from being delivered. Well Friday morning Feb.

The Cribbage games to be held Jan. 28 were cancelled due to weather and sickness. Bingo was held Jan. 30 with a small crowd in attendance. Callers were Bev Stewart and Denise Newton. Denise also provided lunch.

Norman Carter School Community Council held a family dance at the Saskcan Centre Feb. 8. The dance was a fundraiser for the Norman Carter Playground.

We have been fortunate not to have the snowstorms that have plagued eastern Canada. However, the light snow, the fairly strong winds and milder temperatures have made driving difficult since the roads and highways have been icy.

Even though the Speers and District United Church is getting smaller in numbers, the congregation still has a few members who have increased difficulty managing the stairs in the basement.

Did you spoil your loved ones on Valentine's Day? If you forgot, surprise them now with a post-Valentine's Day surprise - no great gesture goes unnoticed. This darn winter is becoming tiresome.

In case you're eager to see the program for this year's Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival, the programs are available for $7 at Sobeys.