In the Community

A two-year artistic pilot project funded by the Saskatchewan Arts Board came to an end this December, and the completion was marked with an exhibition at Chapel Gallery.

Students from North Battleford Comprehensive High School's music program took part in their annual winter concert. The concert was opened by the school's jazz band. The jazz band is offered as an extra-curricular activity at the school.

In this special but busy season, much of the important music festival information mentioned in last week's Fanfare bears repeating.

There is no time like the holidays to share talent and creativity. Ratushniak Elementary School held their annual Christmas concert this week. A Teddy Bear Christmas is a musical by Teresa Jennings.

The elementary students at Neilburg Composite School held a delightful Christmas concert Dec. 14 in the gym. It was based on the story of Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. A Christmas Peter Pan was written and adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller.

Another Battlefords resident has earned a Royal Conservatory of Music gold medal by earning the best grade in the province in her instrument and grade level at RCM examinations this year.

The Red Bull Restaurant and Gas Bar at Radisson is under new management, with JY (Jum Yeung) of Vancouver purchasing the business.

Well I think Rabbit Lake is in the spirit of the season. There are a number of incredible light displays both in the village and in the surrounding area.

If you love reading, then your local library holds the mother lode to an enjoyable pasttime.

The Maidstone Drop In Centre monthly meeting was held Dec. 2 with 12 members present. A number of activities at the centre will be curtailed over the holidays. Morning exercises will commence again Jan 9 at 9 a.m.