In the Community

Do you have your decorations up? A drive around town is a great way to get you in the Christmas spirit as there are many residents who have decorated their homes.

Interested ratepayers of the RM of Glenside met at the Baljennie Community Centre for an information meeting on recent happenings within the municipality. There was a good turnout present.

Though there is no shortage of Christmas concerts this season, one upcoming concert distinguishes itself as one of the most diverse.

I am not sure how you feel about the holidays, but I love them. Some people hate the hustle and bustle; complain about the weather and the line ups or just the commercialization of the whole season.

"Deck the halls with boughs of holly," so says the refrain from a well known Christmas carol. The members of the Rivers' Edge Quilt Guild would like to add, "and quilted items, too" to brighten the festive season.

North Battleford's first decade was characterized by phenomenal development, explosive growth and rapid progress on every front. Village status was conferred on the community on March 21, 1906. Four months later, the village became a town.

Hi there! Brrr, it's been really cold in Novmeber, especially those winds. And where did the sun go? We certainly didn't have many sunny days. Oh well, we'll just hope for better weather in December. November was a busy month in Tower II.

A few Battlefords Art Club members made their way through the excess snow Tuesday to work on various art projects. Some were finishing the panels of heritage buildings for the North Battleford centennial committee.

The countdown to Christmas is on. The Waseca Recreation Board members are sponsoring an evening of caroling, part of which is visiting homes to carol. This year it will be on the evening of Dec. 14.

We will bring everyone up to speed on the volleyball season this week. Both senior Royals teams have had excellent seasons.