MAYFAIR — Two snow storms within a week have some remarking the abundance of the white stuff was to be here for Christmas. The incredible snow drifts created by the unforgiving wind created some insurmountable obstacles. The last big dumping we had was in 2013 if I remember correctly. In a few weeks, conversations will be about bedding plants and Easter.
An open bonspiel in Spiritwood is scheduled for March 14 to 17. Entry fee is $320 per team including a banquet and comedian. Call or text 306 883-7545 for more information.
Despite the lousy weather conditions, the snowmobile enthusiasts were happy with the Rabbit Lake rally this past Saturday ending with a dance. The first-place winners were Jayla and Kali Scott of Leoville going home with $5,000. Terry Rawlyk of the Battlefords won second prize of $2,500 and third place of $1,250 was awarded to Russell Aumack of Rabbit Lake.
People attended the breakfast starting at 8 a.m. and a 5 p.m. hot roast beef supper. A dance followed the draws but with the storm in full blast, many left early. There were 120 snowmobile enthusiasts registered and approximately 175 people for the supper.
Mark your calendars for the annual fish fry in Mayfair Hall Saturday, March 30. This is sponsored by the Thickwood Hills Wildlife Federation. More details to come the week before this event.
The weather that we have experienced may not be soon forgotten as when has it ever occurred that shopping malls in Saskatoon were closed on Sunday? Even on Monday many stores and businesses were closed as the employees could not get to work. People were told to stay at home as the accumulation of snow made horrific travelling. Emergency calls were well taken care of and it is comforting to know that we live in a wonderful province even if we endure hardships.
