BALJENNIE — Visiting with Stanley and Dorothy Mills was their only daughter Elaine Theriault of Mississauga, Ont. and their youngest son Glen Mills of Penticton, B.C. They spent nearly a week at our place.
Clean-up day was held at St. Bridget’s Cemetery, Baljennie. Not too many turned out so a big thank you goes to those who did the job.
A car club show was held at Fred Light Museum in Battleford. There were many entries of all sorts and models of cars and trucks. It was well attended.
The Western Development Museum in North Battleford had two busy days June 8 and 9 with school days for busloads of mostly Grade 4 students. They had activities inside and outside to help keep the children interested. A big thank you goes out to all the volunteers who came out.
Coming up June 21 is Indigenous Peoples Day. People are holding a traditional powwow. There will be competitions for all age groups. All proceeds go to Star Children. Everyone is welcome.
July 12 at 6 p.m., the Western Development Museum is holding a volunteer appreciation night in the Heritage Hall. Please let Heather know if you can attend before June 30.
Many people have been plagued with ticks. The bugs like to feed on humans and pets, so take care while out in wooded or grassy areas.
Many out-of-control fires are burning in many parts of Canada. It has resulted in smoky conditions that make it difficult for some to be outdoors. We do need good rain and wind to move the smoke along. Many homes have been evacuated ahead of the fires. Some homes have been lost.
Spring seeding is complete. Farmers are now busy with spraying operations. So far, rainfall has been spotty.
A big thank you to Becky Doig for her recent letter to the editor on the loss of some of our country correspondents. Just too bad no one seems to be interested in taking over. Our readers who receive the Battlefords Regional News-Optimist first look for the country news. The local newspaper goes out to many homes and those people who have left their original communities are looking for news from home and find it good reading. Thank you to those who are still reporting. Just keep it up. Readers look for that type of news.
