In the Community

When 2012 was designated International Year of the Co-Operatives by the United Nations (UN), co-operatives around the globe knew it would be a big year.

A very successful surprise birthday party was held April 21 to celebrate Jay Babineau's 75th birthday.

After a short life and many hardships and handicaps, Tessa Lea Beland of Denholm passed away April 16. Tessa was Trevor and Tanya Beland`s daughter, a step-daughter for Tanya. Sympathy is extended to the Beland, Snyder and Peters families.

Dear companions on my journey: I have recently returned from a trip to New Zealand and Australia. I saw and experienced life in amazing, different countries and marveled at the many wonders and interesting species of animals.

Dean Bauche, local artist, former director of the North Battleford galleries and curator of the Allen Sapp Gallery, received a singular honour recently - a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

The community benefit concert to be put on by Elaine Wagner-Neovard, her son Alerrick Wagner and Valerie Montgomery-Bull Thursday May 24 at the Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre has been cancelled due to a lack of ticket sales.

Dorothy Kissick attended the wedding dance in Lloydminster for her grandson Quntin Blanchette. Quntin and Chantell were married in Mexico in April. Dale, Debbie, Scotty and Darlene visited their mom Theresa Kennedy.

Twenty-five members of the Rivers' Edge Quilt Guild met May 4 for the final event off the season. Treasa, from Day's Diner in Meota, served a sumptuous meal that started the events of the evening.

Honesty in politics has, for almost all of Canadian history, been somewhat of an oxymoron. If we look closely, as far back as Sir John A., we find that often what was told to the voting public was a smokescreen for reality.

They've been with the Community Youth Choir since it was a small enterprise among students of vocal coach Lisa Hornung.