Borden Fire and Rescue held a fire hall expansion fundraising barbecue at the fire hall July 16, with admission by donation.
Peggy Walker, on behalf of Affinity Credit Union, Borden Branch, presented a cheque for $5,000 and Riverbend Fellowship Church Pastor Ron Mills presented a cheque for $610.84, representing Pig Roast in the Park proceeds.
There was a list on the wall of those who donated bronze, silver or platinum dollar amounts to the fire hall expansion and a thermometer showing they have raised more than $25,000 of the $100,000 needed to pay for the expansion and renovation of the fire hall.
The firefighters are selling tickets on a natural gas barbecue, which will be drawn for Oct. 20 when they hold their steak night.
Mayor Jamie Brandrick, a firefighter, thanked everyone who attended snf all those who have donated. While he and Ron Saunders, reeve of RM, held the tape across the door, the firefighters cut the ribbon to officially open the new expansion.
Proud new grandparents at Borden are Graham and Gloria Derbowka and Earl and Marion Golding with the birth of Jonah Rhys July 12 to Jillian Golding and Dana Derbowka and weighing 7 lbs 6 oz. There will be a come and go meet and greet casual celebration for Jonah Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. at the home of Gloria Derbowka. Everyone is welcome.
Congratulations to Brett Larsen and Jessica Perras who were married in an outdoor ceremony July 21 in Waskesiu. The couple will reside in Saskatoon, but Brett farms at Borden. Jessica is a geologist, travelling to different parts of the province.
