The temperature on the weekend made fun things like ice fishing much less fun. The car thermometer Sunday morning read -40 C. There are around 30 fish shacks on the Meota end of Jackfish Lake, some pretty snazzie ones, too, with heaters and windows.
The Meota Combines host the Glaslyn North Stars Jan. 30 at 7:30.
The Meota curling bonspiel is slated for Jan. 29-30. Phone 306-892-4294.
Duplicate bridge played Jan. 12 found top score was tied by Gerry Fernandes and Donna Scherman and Cletus Scherman and Catriona Winterholt. Next were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan.
More contract bridge was played in town with top mark by Glen and Julie Moore, second Glen Fraser and Jean Lawes and third by Margaret Dyck and Joyce Antoine.
Norwegian whist will be played at the Do Drop In Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. followed by a potluck supper.
The following day, Jan. 23, the shuffleboard tournament starts at 10 a.m. with a potluck lunch at noon. Phone Linda at 306-892-2179 to get your name on the roster.
Again the snow removal continues by all these great guys with their machines. Residents do really appreciate their work. It just makes it so much easier when it is done early so it's not packed down and frozen hard.
The Prairie Women on Snowmobiles start their 16th annual ride for breast cancer from Prince Albert Jan. 30. They will zigzag down the eastern side of the province this year. Their overnight stops are at Naicam, Preeceville, Yorkton, Fort Qu'Appelle and Kipling and end up at Broadview.
Contract bridge played Jan. 18 saw high by Robert Iverson and Jetta Dasilva came in second. This is always a fun time on Monday evenings.
