Now that the dates have been set for the Prairie Women on Snowmobiles Ride in support of breast cancer research, local women can arrange to join their ride along the way and ride a few miles with them. They set off from Meadow Lake Feb. 3 where they will have had breakfast, morning coffee in St. Walburg, dinner in Turtleford, afternoon break in Meota and overnight in North Battleford. Pamphlets are at the post office.
The local curling club held a Sturling Bonspiel on Jan. 5, with 10 teams of two taking part. It was a good day with people dropping in to watch and partake of the food and the bar. It ran from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The youngest team were the Cadrain boys, Tel and Evan. The oldest team were Pat Becotte and Dave Cole.
Charlene Alexander from High River, Alta., joined her mother Arlene Walker for a week over Christmas. There were lots of card games and action with the family that week.
Condolences go out to Eileen Bru on the passing of her brother Garth Stene of Holbein on Dec. 28, 2018. His service was held in Shellbrook on Jan. 5.
Shirley Gies hosted Chat and Chew on Jan. 9 with a lively morning of visiting and sharing stories.
Any changes that need to be made to the village’s monthly calendar of events need to be submitted to the office before the 25th of the month.
The blizzard that hit this area last Wednesday evening was a real one. Roads were bad and visibility poor and the snow piled up everywhere you didn’t want it to. Meota’s Snow Angels hit the streets Thursday morning and in no time had the village in good shape – guys with small tractors with blades, bobcats and snow blowers all out doing their part, along with the village workman, who does a fine job. A trip into the city left your appreciation for them in even higher regard, as the streets were still a mess on Friday.
Duplicate bridge played in the Pioneer Hall in the city Jan. 8 saw top score go to Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig, second to Catriona Winterholt and Pat Zaychkowsky and third to Cletus Scherman and Richerd Groves. On Jan. 10 order of winners were first Mary Greenwald and David Sharpe, second Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan, third Linda Ard and Robert Iverson. There may not be as many players with snowbirds away, but those here love to play!
Former Meota residents Teddy and Monica Brown moved into town from here and now have moved to near Lacombe, Alta., to be near their daughter. They will be missed by friends and family in this area.
Robert Iverson has sold his second house, so that is a relief for him and Marion now that they are moved into Caleb Village in town. The first house went to a couple from New Brunswick and is undergoing renovations while the second house is to relatives of the folks in the trailer next door. We welcome all newcomers to our busy little village.
Canasta was played Jan. 11 with three tables in play. Top scores went to Gwen Lacerte and Jack Stewart, then Bev McCrimmon and Lorna Pearson and third were Paulette Neale and Barbara Soloninko. A nice evening with lots of fun and food.
Belated Happy Birthday greetings go out to Beulah Corbeil on Jan. 12, Nestor Fransoo on Jan. 13, to Marion Iverson and Darlene Payne on Jan. 14.
Jan. 12 was the date of the successful January shuffleboard tournament at the Do Drop In, with 22 people taking part. Top scores were the teams of Arlene Walker and Linda Ard, Maurice Bru and Bev McCrimmon, Shirley Gies and Lorna Pearson and finally tied were these teams – Louise Haubold and Judy Schmidt along with Nestor Fransoo and Albert Huys. Another especially good noon meal was enjoyed and games were played between times, so it was a good day!
The monthly meeting of the Do Drop In was held Jan. 11, with the usual agenda. Library hours have changed as we have told everyone. Attendance at our Christmas supper was lower than we expected and left over food was taken to The Lighthouse in the city, as well as an extra turkey. There was more discussion on the floor repair work to be done; we need estimates from at least two companies to accompany our application to New Horizons for a grant. No duplicate bridge here until the snowbirds return in the spring, but continue in town. The Meota Snowmobile Rally is set for Feb. 3. It was suggested that we get information from the Red Barn Playhouse and the Rosthern Playhouse about their plays being offered this year and make plans to get a bus and have members attend some of them, also to find out when the play will be held in Mayfair, even closer! A discussion followed about the removal of the signs in the village showing where former businesses once were located. We are wondering if the village plans to renovate them or discard them. The potluck lunch that followed was fine food as always.
The Canada Winter Games are being held in Red Deer Feb. 15 - March 3. This is their 50th Anniversary and will be the largest event ever hosted by Red Deer and one of the largest in Alberta since the 1988 Calgary Olympics. They will feature 19 sports, 150 events and a major arts and cultural festival.
Lots of snow and lots of winter fun out there! Snowmobiles are everywhere, and the nearly 50 fish shacks on the lake makes it look like a village. Hope they’re catching a few.
