In the Community

Called to duty during the Second World War, Alex Polischuk boarded a train at Biggar on a cold January day, bound for places and events unknown. Other boys from the Cando area had already gone, including his older brother Peter.

Karen Fertuck (Hultman) was diagnosed with primary biliary cirrhosis a number of years ago. She has since had several life-threatening situations over the past few years which have put her at a high priority for a liver transplant.

Edam's Craft and Trade Show took place Oct. 29, in conjunction with the Edam Fall Fair, in Edam's new rink facility. Having never been to this building before, I was impressed - especially with the two-tiered playroom for toddlers.

Following in the footsteps of the Canadian Virtual War Memorial, a project to commemorate Canada's war dead, two Saskatchewan War Memorial Committee members have set up the Saskatchewan Virtual War Memorial.

The Northwest School Division and CUPE local 4797 signed a collective bargaining agreement Nov. 1 in St. Walburg.

BATC is planning a brighter future for the Battlefords with more educational programs for aboriginal people.

Winter is coming and that meansPaynton's annual Christmas craft show is on it's way. Saturday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to3 p.m. at Paynton gym is where you can find a wide variety of gifts and goodies.

Borden volunteer firefighters celebrated their 25th anniversary Nov. 5, with a roast beef supper catered by the Borden Lions Club in the community centre. There were 65 past and present firefighters, first responders and their spouses at the event.

Are you attending your community's Remembrance Day services? Unity's service will be held at St. Peter's Church starting at 10:30 a.m. The remaining local veterans, as well as the Legion members, go to great lengths to put on this annual service.

The 21st annual Edam Fall Fair was held Oct. 28 and 29 with the Super Cow class (People's Choice) Friday evening.