In the Community

Lil McMillan attended a bridal shower in Waseca for her granddaughter Bradie Reeds. The same day her sister Betty and Stuart Hanson of Delisle stopped in on their way home for British Columbia.

Highways became a hazard in aheavy snow fall Tuesday. People travellingnear Paynton on Highway 16 were held up by the elements asvehicles hit the ditch.

The heavy snowfall Saturday didn't deter people from attending an auction sale in Waseca. Despite the more than six inches of snow that fell throughout the day, the antique tractors and a wide array of tools drew a large crowd.

Snow began falling Saturday morning and it wasn't long before there was six inches of heavy, wet snow on the doorstep. We all hope this "dump" of snow melts. The weather forecast is for more cool weather and snow showers.

The past weekend was busy at the Chapel Gallery with the Rethinking Landscapes workshop facilitated by Dean Bauche. His innovative teaching methods have made him a popular and sought after art educator across Western Canada.

The second recital in this season's Music for the Soul series will feature a performance by two outstanding pianists.

Step outside, and the biting chill in the air tells you that autumn is certainly here. We have had snow, rain, and all-around miserable weather through October, with forecasts not calling for a reprieve any time soon.

Volunteerism at its best was experienced in North Battleford this past weekend. From Oct. 12 to 14, volunteer firefighters congregated from all over the province to learn new skills and safety procedures.

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's Festival of Trees is approaching, with festivities planned from Friday, Nov. 30, to Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 at the Gold Ridge Centre. Ladies' Night kicks off the three day event Nov.

October, the month that brings us fabulous skylines at sunset and sunrise, in addition to fantastic scenery as leaves shed and golden brown takes over our landscape.