MEOTA —The construction of the marina development to the west of town has slowed down from being a major earth moving project to slower winter-related projects. They have relocated more than 100,000 yards of dirt to date. Darrel Niedermaier and Pat Urlacher have spearheaded the construction with site manager Tyler Niedermaier since it’s inception.
The marina is designed to be 300 metres long by 20 metres wide. There will be only one central boat access to the marina. The boat slips will be paired with a central access pier per pair.
Excavation and construction of the marina is scheduled for the first part of January. This late date is to provide for soil stability and to prevent moisture seepage from the lake. A general recreation area will feature beach volleyball, basketball court, pickleball court, a picnic site and a splash park playground for the younger group. There are thoughts being given to a site for a farmers market and a deli/service station complex.
The 194 slips in the marina are to be sold as first rights of refusal as per lot ownership. If the lot owners choose not to purchase their slips an application list is being compiled which will be prioritized for new purchase rights. A model home which in now in the early stage of construction, will be open for viewing sometime in 2024. Upper and lower roads are under construction and are expected to see a lot of golf cart traffic. The marina cement walls are to be precast in North Battleford and anchored in place with piles driven in place. Enquire at [email protected] for more details.
We look forward to the young witches and pirates as they come knocking with their welcome chants of trick or treat. Such a small price to pay to view all the costumes the parents and children have worked weeks to entertain us with. A big thank you.
Some local people have caught the Halloween “spirit.” Creating displays of note are Darlene - Bev Souccess, Abby - Kent McCloud and Maurice Duhaime . Great work guys and good to be with the spirit of the moment.
Linda Ard and Donna Lambert were able to welcome their niece and sister, Joyce Rowland, back for a visit. Frank Beyers had the good fortune to have two daughters from British Columbia, Lana and Veronica.Home, help celebrate his 95th birthday. Frank brought them out to the Pioneer Hall to dance to lively music complements of the Gold Tones. Here’s to many more good times, Frank. Keep on dancing and doing your gym routine.
Bev and Darlene Souccess walked away from a run-in with a deer then a short time later had a giant set of antlers attached to a very large moose refusing to yield the right of way. After some horn blaring and tires squealing the moose conceded at the last moment and let the shaken-up motorists continue.
We must bid bon voyage to a few of our snow birds: Ray and Marnie Davies as well as Vern Iverson are leaving to Yuma, Ariz. to save on heating costs.
Linda Ard and Albert Blais were first in Tuesday bridge with Vern Iverson and Anna Marie Wallbilling second. Thursday afternoon, David Sharpe and Vern Iverson had top score. Second were Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. Margaret Dyck and David Creegan were third.
Eric Callbeck and Vern Iverson had the best hands in Friday afternoon canasta. Jack Stewart and Arlene Walker were second and third were Linda Ard and Lillian Serenko.
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