In the Community

After celebrating their 105th anniversary this August, the Notre Dame Parish is donating a DVD and booklet, outlining the congregation's extensive history in North Battleford, to the City of North Battleford Historic Archives.

Joseph Anderson, a turn of the century clergyman, once said "There is nothing that solidifies and strengthens a nation like the reading of the nation's own history, whether that history is recorded in books, or embodied in customs, institutions and m

Harold Anderson received his first fiddle on his eighth birthday. Living on a farm near Foam Lake, Anderson attended a two-room school along with his four brothers and five sisters. One of the teachers, Metro Syrnyk, was a violinist.

Decked out in school colours and filled with pride, students at Ratushniak Elementary School in Maidstone took steps for a cause Friday.

Staff and students of John Paul II Collegiate high school are putting the production Rodgers and Hemmerstein's Oklahoma! into action Nov. 23, 24 and 25. Oklahoma! the musical is set in Oklahoma Territory in 1906, outside a town called Claremore.

Irene Schwartz of North Battleford was among 62 employees recognized for long service to SARCAN Recycling Sept. 23 at an employee recognition event in Saskatoon. Schwartz earned a 15-year award.

The rhythm of the school day was a little different than usual in Paradise Hill Monday. The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange kicked off its annual tour spending the day with Division I and II students.

The second annual Fin Island Trail Run was held Aug. 28 during Bridgefest.

This year the focus at École Père Mercure is on teaching and practicing the 10 learner profiles from the IB (International Baccalaureate) Program. This month the learner profile being developed with students and staff is "The Communicator.

Ah, trade shows. Nowhere else can you see such a hodge podge of timeless kitchenware, newfangled diet plans and homemade delights.