In the Community

There was a flurry of excitement in Neilburg Jan. 11 due to a small fire at D & G Polyproducts.

After all the festivities of regular Christmas and New Year's, and Ukrainian Christmas and New Year's, Chinese New Year's celebrations are coming up soon and Alex at Star Express would enjoy celebrating the event with you.

A local playwright will see his 1999 play produced in Montreal, after it has been translated into French.

Take some time to view the current works of regional photographers who make up the North Battleford Photography Club at the Chapel Gallery.

The Kiwanis Educates Youth (KEY) Club at John Paul II is a community service based club that is sponsored by the local Kiwanis club. The group works closely with the Kiwanis club, and have established close relationships with the members.

Theresa Kennedy was to Saskatoon for a checkup on her hip. Everything is healing nicely. Her son Scott drove her there. Lil McMillan was to Edmonton for an eye appointment. Things are better than last time, but she has to return in six weeks time.

The temperature Monday morning was -27 C. That is quite a change from last week. Forecaster say the cold weather will be with us for a few more days. Along with the frigid temperatures is a strong, cold wind making it feel much colder.

Archives Week 2012 in North Battleford will be marked with two events at local malls. Displays will be in place Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Frontier Mall from noon to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Coop Mall from noon to 6 p.m.

Jack Tatchell enjoys the bright sound of the trumpet and the warmer, softer sound of the fluegel horn.

I have to say "goodbye" to 2011 and "hello and how are ya" to 2012.