In the Community

Tickets at the door - only one week left before our final Telemiracle fundraiser adventure, at Maymont Hall Feb. 16. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15, including lunch. There will be a silent auction table, 50/50 and door prizes.

The annual Edam Ladies' Bonspiel was held on the weekend of Feb. 8 and 9 with eight rinks taking part. The first draw was on the ice at 7 p.m. and the second draw at 9 p.m. The games started again at 10 a.m. Saturday with draws at noon, 3 p.m.

Families of École Père Mercure school were treated to two special presentations by author and motivational speaker David Bouchard. Bouchard talked about the importance of reading, and shared personal experiences about himself and his children.

They just can't help themselves. Horse people, that is.

It was a collaboration of joy.

A Canadian, Sydney Newman, was mainly responsible for developing the British science fiction television program and series, Dr Who. In this series, Dr. Who flies through time on the time machine and space craft Tardis.

A local group is bringing the Vagina Monologues to the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Saturday, with all proceeds going to support Battleford Interval House and the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre.

Cameron Irwin McIntosh was born in North Battleford on July 1, 1926 to Pearl Suzanne and Cameron Irwin McIntosh.

As members of the media, we become accustomed to criticism from readers. It goes with the territory. As we report and comment on community events and news it is a given that not everyone will be pleased with our presentation or point of view.

John Paul II Collegiate staff and students hosted a coffee house Jan. 25. The library hosted about 50 guests and 13 acts provided entertainment. The acts varied from vocal performances to instrumentals, improv and poetry readings.