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Concert series begins third year

Concert series begins third year

It's in its third year. The concert series organized by Lisa Hornung and Jaya Hoy, who both grew up in North Battleford and have enjoyed international musical careers, starts its third season Sunday, Sept. 16.

Entries down for annual show

The Battlefords and Area Horticultural Society held their annual show of horticulture during Northwest Territorial Days, in conjunction with the domestic exhibits at the Agriplex August 15 to 17. The persistent rain Aug.
Seniors gather for supper, entertainment

Seniors gather for supper, entertainment

Seniors got together in Maymont for an afternoon of entertainment and a potluck supper. Seniors from Borden, Radisson and surrounding areas joined the Maymont seniors. The seniors gave great reviews about the entertainment and the food.

Polkafest a huge hit

The annual Hafford Polka Festival is held the second weekend in July in the Hafford Communiplex. The festival hosts great polka music provided by some well established local and prominent musicians.

School's centennial celebrated

Baljennie Community Centre was packed full, when close to 80 people attended a special event held Aug. 25. Baljennie School was built and opened its door for classes in August 1912. It was time to celebrate the school's 100th year.
Saskatchewan authors visit Hafford

Saskatchewan authors visit Hafford

The community of Hafford was honoured to have three established and prominent authors attend the Hafford Summer Sizzle Aug. 18. Larry Warwaruk, retired teacher of Ukrainian descent, addressed an audience of 30 in the Hafford Library Aug. 18.
Welcome back activities taking place at Unity schools

Welcome back activities taking place at Unity schools

Last year at this time I was celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary my, how time flies. Happy 26th anniversary to my husband, Dave.
Market continues to end of Sept.

Market continues to end of Sept.

Fall weather has accompanied the very beginning of this September, reminding us of what is to come. Trees are starting to turn and with the changing seasons, comes the end of summer markets.
Borden Bridge marks 75th year

Borden Bridge marks 75th year

The Borden Friendship Club held their potluck supper and celebrated Aug. birthdays Aug. 29, with 30 out to enjoy the evening. Blowing out the candles on the cake, brought by Ann and Don Brand, were Audrey Baker, Anne Kohut and Rueben Derksen.

Community plan shared at farmers' market

Karpluk family members, Helen Specht of Delta, B.C., Ann Smith of New Westminster, B.C. and Wally Karpluk of Rocky Mountain House, Alta., have spent a few weeks visiting Jim Karpluk at the family home in Waseca.
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