In the Community

The Neilburg craft and trade show was held Nov. 24 in the community hall. There were 16 exhibitors over 19 tables. "It was a really good day," said organizer, Sylvia Olsen. Lunch was served by the Neilburg Hall Club.

Here is a glance back in time at Christmas trends in the past 90 years. 1922: In the roaring '20s Christmas was a big, festive celebration.

We the student leadership class of Lashburn High School are fundraising and promoting awareness during this holiday season.

From the time I was a child able to recall the scents of Christmas until today I have always enjoyed the excitement and anticipation that comes with Christmas.

The City of North Battleford Historic Archives has complied Reflections Of North Battleford to commemorate the 100th birthday of the city. It is a pictorial history portraying the promise, progression and prosperity of 100 years.

When life losses and deaths have impacted our lives we look at the Christmas season as less than merry and wish the calendar would skip from November to January says Margaret Robinson, a support counsellor.

Battlefords residents will once again be able to take a trip across the world and through time to Bethlehem in the time of Jesus.

This Saturday, Nov. 24 Payton residentscame together for a great day of events at Paynton Rec Center; the very building in need of a new roof and the reason for an all-day fundraiser.

Wilkie was buzzing with activity this past week. Many different events took place and the amount of support residents have for our town was evident! Norman Carter held its first Scholastic Book Fair of the year last week.

The weather recently has been mostly cloudy but the clouds didn't bring much snow. Time seems to fly by despite our early winter. With less than a month of time before Christmas, everyone is busy with various projects.