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Dancing into a small town lifestlye

Dancing into a small town lifestlye

Ashley Johnson is a familiar face to many in the Battlefords.
Non-magical magic of the music kind

Non-magical magic of the music kind

When a group of three master music educators arrived in North Battleford last week, they found an "amazing" talent pool among the students of Lisa Hornung.
Your correspondent has arrived safely in New Zealand

Your correspondent has arrived safely in New Zealand

We arrived safely Feb. 15 and the weather is great here - warm and sunny with temperatures in the high 20s. My son Bryan lives on an acreage, so there are lots of horses, dairies and sheep close by.
Valentine's Day extravaganza hosted

Valentine's Day extravaganza hosted

The Blaine Lake Library board held its first annual Valentine's Day Extravaganza Feb. 12. Seventy-two guests gathered at the senior centre to enjoy a catered meal and live local entertainment.
Young performers tell Pinocchio's story

Young performers tell Pinocchio's story

Music, dance, costumes and boundless enthusiasm brought the story of Pinocchio to life as the students in Division II at Ratushniak Elementary School in Maidstone presented No Strings Attached just prior to the February break.
Shuffleboard, crib, raffle and lunch at seniors' Games Day

Shuffleboard, crib, raffle and lunch at seniors' Games Day

The Neilburg seniors held their monthly Games Day Feb. 6 at the Friendship Korner. Marrian Graham and Vonnie Rutherford teamed up to win the A side of the shuffleboard tournament. Irene Ducherer and Shirley Nuspl were the runners-up.
The rink rocks with annual bonspiel

The rink rocks with annual bonspiel

Denholm Curling Club held their annual bonspiel Feb. 4 and 5 with nine teams entered and $1,400 given out in prize money.

Pick up a program this weekend

In case you're chomping at the bit to see the program for this year's Battlfefords Kiwanis Music Festival, the program will be available for $7 at Sobeys after Feb. 24, or this coming weekend.
NB plays host to two world-class musicians next week

NB plays host to two world-class musicians next week

Battlefords residents are no strangers to great music, and this next week will see two incredible concerts from two very different acts. Saturday, Feb.
Elementary students share their vision of community

Elementary students share their vision of community

Make a point of going past North Battleford City Hall before the end of February to take in a unique art display created by Grade Two students from Lawrence School, Bready School and Battleford Central School.