In the Community

The fire hall in the Heritage Village at the North Battleford Western Development Museum is typical of small town fire halls that appeared in many Saskatchewan communities in the pioneer years.

In July, several Notre Dame CWL ladies served cupcakes at a birthday party for residents at River Heights Lodge. Aug. 12, four of the 906 registrants attending the annual CWL National Convention in Edmonton were from Notre Dame CWL.

Neilburg Composite School is still collecting Campbell's Soup labels. You can drop them off at the school or at the co-op grocery store. The school just received free soccer balls and a pump for the elementary grades with their points from last year.

Election results from the Village of Borden are as follows: Mayor Dave Buckingham elected by acclamation. Councillors are Ian Tracksell with 88 votes, Tom Redhead with 77, Jamie Branderick with 72 and Terry Tkazcyk with 60.

When did November sneak up on us? And how about that darn winter, didn't it catch us by surprise having four major snowfalls in four days, making for rotten road conditions and slippery walking? Yikes! Winter, is it here to stay or just teasing us? I

Well, winter found us with a vengeance! Although no one has measured, I am sure we have had over six inches of snow and it is still October. The faces for the Village of Rabbit Lake council changed Oct. 24.

The 22nd annual Edam Fall Fair was held in the Edam Community Centre Oct. 26 and 27. The event started with the People's Choice Cow Calf Pair class Friday evening. In conjunction with this class was the Friday appreciation night.

One patron considered staying in out of the wintery weather, then decided, "I need some music for my soul." Braving a cold wind and North Battleford's snowy streets Sunday, she found what she sought at Third Avenue United Church.

Remembering those who served our country means honouring all veterans. Decades have passed since World War One, World War Two and the Korean War.

Paynton library ladies pulled off another fun and delicious family Halloween event Tuesday. Kicking off the evening was a pumpkin carving contest with prizes in all age categories followed by a super spread of fall inspired dishes.