MAIDSTONE — Please note: Maidstone is on Mountain Standard Time (also known as Alberta Time). As of Nov.5, 2023 until March 10, 2024, we are one hour earlier than most of Saskatchewan which is on Central Standard Time. For example, when it is 10 a.m. in North Battleford, it is 9 a.m. in Maidstone. This can be confusing when booking appointments.
Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary would like to thank all rural districts, avenues and streets for their donation of pies and volunteer time spent on the 2023 fall pie bingos. Thank you to everyone who supported us by coming out and playing. All money raised is used in our community for the local hospital and lodge. We raised $3,604.15, which will be used for various items. This year’s list includes a $500 bursary for a second-year student going into a health-care field, portable pulse oximeter for adults/kids/infants, vital sign sphygmomanometer for taking blood pressure, two wheelchairs, four walkie-talkies for emergency use, six new commodes (two for hospital, two for home care, two with wheels for lodge), 40 new catheter bag covers, aquarium upkeep, lodge activities fund and ambulance EMTs to purchase stuffed animals to comfort children while in transport. Your support is much needed and appreciated. (submitted by Dorinda Fitzsimonds)
With 308 visitors, Howl’oween Spook’tacular was a tremendous success. We distributed 84 signs and did up 310 treat bags. On behalf of Maidstone Museum, thank you to all who donated money, treats, supplies or your time. Special thanks to Saidai Mosher who helped with letter, poster and sign distribution, buying and bagging toys, decorating, cleanup and loading; to Julia Carson, Saidai and Jason Mosher who did the handouts; treat baggers on Sunday - Joyce Weston, Keven Kanten, Lynn and Greg Ballan, Doug Utri; decorators Monday/Tuesday: Bill McGilvery, Danielle Hollingshead, Hayley Yuill, Frankie Sophia, Helaynea Croke, Doug and Lynn; dismantling: Bill, Hayley, Lynn, Saidai, Julia and Doug. Enjoy your toys and treats, kids. See you next year!
The Christmas Market put on by the Trade Fair Committee was bustling on Sunday, Nov. 5 in the Legion Hall. Kaitlyn Johnston and Kara Wakefield would like to thank all the vendors for bringing out their goods, Maidstone Quilting Squares for providing lunch and the 218 customers who visited. Congratulations to Lois Ponto on winning the door prize donated by Katz Beauty Spot which was a blanket ladder made by RCR Woodworking and a blanket. Doug and I went for lunch, visiting and looking around. The Quilting Squares served up delicious hamburger soup, homemade buns, assorted pies and fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon buns. While checking out the wares, I was delighted to come across a few household items I’d been looking for. I hope other patrons also found some treasures and the vendors had a prosperous day.
Despite the fog settling in later that afternoon, Waseca Fall Supper also had a terrific turnout. It was a packed house when we arrived but there was plenty of food and it was so good. “Waseca Hall Board thanks everyone who came as well as all the local volunteers and donors. If it weren’t for people like you, we couldn’t have such a successful event. We hope to see you all again next year.”
The wheelchair swing at the 4-H Park is ready to go. The weight limit for the swing is 700 pounds (person and chair). Instructions are posted. Parents, please discuss its intended use with your children and teach them to treat public items with respect to prolong their lives. This is a great addition to our community.
Mark your calendars for Maidstone Jets home opener versus Redberry Raiders on Saturday, Nov. 18. Puck drop is at 8 p.m. MST at Maidstone Arena. Before the game we’ll be celebrating Maidstone Minor Hockey League and provincial champs. The Jets will also be fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis in memory of Ira Donald and will match donations up to $200. See you at the game.
The Kin Club of Maidstone’s second annual Very Merry Christmas party is on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Maidstone Legion Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. MST, supper at 6 p.m., comedic hypnotist show at 8 p.m. and SuiciDoll Sound. Cost is $60. Minimum age is 19 years. For tickets, contact Chris 306-893-8115 or Melissa 306-893-8081.
Other Upcoming Events:
Nov. 11 (Saturday) - Remembrance Day service at Maidstone Legion Hall. Please be seated by 10:45 a.m. MST. A light lunch follows the service.
Nov. 18 (Saturday) - Maidstone Catholic Church memorial mass. Potluck supper at 5 p.m. MST followed by service. (No mass on Sunday this week only.)
Nov. 20 to 25 (Monday to Saturday) - Maidstone Festival of Trees at Legion Hall.
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