In the Community

Battlefords residents are no strangers to great music, and this next week will see two incredible concerts from two very different acts. Saturday, Feb.

Make a point of going past North Battleford City Hall before the end of February to take in a unique art display created by Grade Two students from Lawrence School, Bready School and Battleford Central School.

February was once again a busy month for members of the Maidstone Gully 4-H Club. Feb. 4 and 5 the junior curling team headed to Biggar for regionals where they lost out in the B final.

It feels so good to see the sun out earlier in the morning and a little later each evening. That brings composure back to the soul from the months of short days. Next week we will be mulling over whether March came in like a lamb or a lion.

Family Day was enjoyed at Hillcrest Seniors' Centre, Battleford Feb. 18. Thank you, Jon and Thelma, for the perfect family day; you two make a fantastic host and hostess.

Family Fun Day in Paynton was a great success. Feb. 19, the Paynton Volunteer Fire Department and the Village of Paynton hosted a bon fire.

Feb. 13 was Past Honoured Royal Lady Night at the St. Walburg monthly meeting of the Royal Purple. Presiding in the Honoured Royal Lady role was Past Honoured Royal Lady Joan Karst, who brought the meeting to order at 8 p.m.

Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel held its annual Valentine's celebration Feb. 15 at the chapel hall.

The Village of Denholm will celebrate 100 years of incorporation in 2012. The event will be celebrated June 29, 30 and July 1.

Ukrainian Catholic Parish of All Saints in North Battleford welcomed a new parish priest, Rev. Fr. Vladimir Simunovic, Jan. 9. Bishop Bryan Bayda officially installed Fr. Vladimir as the parish priest at a special ceremony Feb. 5. Fr.