Volunteer firefighters from Borden and Radisson held a training session on farm rescue in the Borden Community Centre April 11 with W. McCombs as instructor. The Borden Friendship Club provided the noon lunch.
Condolences are extended to the family of Irene Krivoshein of Borden, who passed away April 3 at the age of 93. A graveside service with Rev. Debbie Ramage officiating was held at the Borden Cemetery April 8. Irene had lived in Borden for all of her married life and the last few years in the Borden Care Home.
Radisson Recreation Association held a roast beef supper and silent auction in the Radisson Hall April 11, with proceeds going to minor ball and the swimming pool. There were over 40 items up for silent auction and raffle tickets were sold on another 20 items. A wine and cheese basket was won by Sharon Kizyma and the 50/50 of $123 was won by Darin Beaudoin.
The Citizen of the Year for 2015 was honoured. Michelle Nelson is very active in the community. She volunteers on many committees, especially the playground, swimming pool and recreation board, has served on town council, as rink booth convenor and on the emergency response team, working very hard during the flood of two years ago, while raising a young family with husband Barrett.
Coming up at Borden School in the next while are two events. The Grade 11/12 physical education class are hosting a floor hockey challenge April 17 for Grade 7 - 12 students, parents and alumni at 6:45 p.m. and a family movie night April 23 at 6:15 p.m. for all ages with popcorn supplied.
Taking over as administrative assistant for Sonia Sutherland is Rhonda Funk, who will be working with Elise Meister.
Badminton playoffs for juniors were April 14 in Perdue and seniors will play April 22 in Hanley and April 25 in Martensville.
A Marafun event organized by Sheri Sutherland runs from March 30 to May 31. Participants complete 40 kilometres by walking, running or wheeling, leading up to the race day May 31 when they will all do a fun 2.2 kilometre on part of the marathon course. Each student will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal and a snack plus other special items encouraging them to a lifelong love of being physically active.
