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Summer residents filtering back to village

As Mother Nature finally has her recycled hay together and figured out what season we are supposed to be in, other signs of spring and the progress into summer are starting to show.

CIB hosts Country Blend

The weekend was a busy one in our village. The annual meeting of the community centre was held Friday evening. Saturday morning saw an enthusiastic group of people working on the cemetery clean up.

Mothers treated royally

Dale and Debbie Kennedy, Scotty and Darlene Kennedy of Lloydminster and Sam and Barb Kennedy of Maidstone all visited their mom Theresa Kennedy for Mother's Day. They all enjoyed supper at Cindy's Place.
Young family loses home to fire

Young family loses home to fire

Some days I wonder how to start. A case of "writer's block" is an unpleasant feeling especially when I feel my ramblings mean nothing to anyone but myself. However, I will start with my observations of the spring farming activities.
Special birthday celebration hosted

Special birthday celebration hosted

Family and friends gathered in Saskatoon at Hope Fellowship Church April 16 for a lunch to celebrate Elaine Milman's 80th birthday. Elaine greeted everyone as they arrived and time was spent visiting.

Spring arrives quickly

When spring comes here, it comes quickly. The past week we have seen the leaves come out on the trees and the grass grow quickly. More wild flowers are blooming, including the beautiful, dainty, purple violets I have growing in my house yard.

Bridge work ties up local traffic

The only wooden timber bridge left on the main grid road had to have the top removed so some of the main girders and beams beneath could be replaced. A nearby beaver dam was also demolished. The bridge work did hold up the traffic for a few hours.

Battlefords harbour thriving heavy metal scene

Arguably the most prominent art in our community is music.
Karlie King plays with texture in ceramic and textile art

Karlie King plays with texture in ceramic and textile art

The Allen Sapp Gallery gift shop is currently featuring the work of Mervin artist Karlie King. Karlie was born and raised in Saskatchewan, but has spent much time in other parts of Canada and has travelled overseas.
Waking up from winter slumber

Waking up from winter slumber

Paynton is waking up from it's winter slumber and starting to buzz with activity. The Paynton Volunteer Fire Department was called out for their first fire (that wasn't a false alarm) of the year May 4.
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