In the Community

Students from John Paul II Collegiate participated in an Anti Bullying Walk that was organized through Sakewew, John Paul II and the Red Cross April 4.

Members of the Neilburg Composite School Robotics Club travelled to Saskatoon on March 22 for the My Robot Rumble competition hosted by SIAST and presented by SaskTel.

The Borden Community Centre Preservation Committee held their second annual Borden's Got Talent event April 15 in the centre, with nine performances.

A good crowd attended the Glen "Burger" barbecue fundraising event at the Maymont Seniors' Centre to raise money for improvements to Glenburn Park. The famous Glen "Burger," chips, beans and pop and coffee were served.

North Battleford's Chapel Gallery hosted a very fine group of Saskatoon musicians, the Elixir Ensemble, Sunday afternoon. Not having been widely publicized, only 22 people were there to enjoy the excellent music and musicians.

Why is Mother Nature so mixed up this year? We experienced snow several times since last week's column and it was definitely warmer several days this winter than it has been this spring.

Rivers' Edge Quilters met March 30, with 14 members present. It was reported that 12 pet blankets were delivered to the animal shelter to be enjoyed by our four legged friends.

Sunday morning we woke up to a white world again. The snow that fell in the night partially disappeared during the day and travelling was not affected by the snow. Monday we once again woke up to see new snow on the ground.

Bingo was played March 7 at the Maidstone Drop In Centre with Margaret MacEachern and Denise Newton doing the calling. The loonie pot was divided between Jean Hartman, Margaret MacEachern, Denise Newton and Dorothy Schwartz.

April 4: Colleen Koski was at her son Riley's for supper Sunday. It was an early Easter supper for them as Riley is leaving for a holiday in Europe. Irene McKee is now a resident in Pine Island Lodge.