In the Community

First there were the sounds of Rototillers followed by the song of frogs and the chorus of geese and then the silence of snow. What these last few days have been! This weekend there has been enough moisture to make the grid roads a real mess.

Unity resident and long-time dog owner, breeder and trainer Cindy Blanchette, formerly of Maidstone, is choosing a unique but appropriate venue to launch her first book, Doully Tales: If you've ever loved a dog.

It was another night to remember in North Battleford. Tuesday night, at our beautiful Chapel Gallery, three of Canada's finest jazz musicians wove magic with two hours of delectable jazz improvisation.

The weather is warming up and tulips are poking their heads out of the ground and people are starting to think about being outside in the yard. The library has lots of great materials that you can use to get your yard looking its best.

Welcome to Borden - Steve Hughes, Stephanie Siebert and daughter Mearah are renting the Anglican rectory in Borden.

Love was louder than bullying last week at Maidstone schools. Pink Shirt Day was held Friday. The shirts were ordered weeks ago and arrived a few days before the big day.

Hi there! I'm back and will update you on our trip next issue. Thanks to Mary and Kari for the help. Congratulations to Tenor and Allison Yasieniuk and sister Aliyah on the arrival of Jordan Presley, seven pounds, 11 ounces.

The mock trial team from North Battleford Comprehensive High School participated in the 13th annual McKercher Cup Mock Trial.

Graduation days are approaching quickly. Our granddaughter graduates May 4 at Hafford Central SchoOl and "the dress" comes up in the conversation and so do the memories. I'll tell you a secret.

A week that has already seen a huge variety of live music will conclude May 4 with a choral performance from the University of Alberta Mixed Chorus.