Mother Nature came through last weekend! The Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association hosted its annual snowmobile rally March 5. With the snow being late coming and in short supply, and with above zero temperatures predicted for rally Saturday, there were moments of head scratching and some feelings of uncertainty. As it turned out, this was one of the nicest rallies in memory.
Association president, Russell Aumack, commented the field rides were excellent and, by the looks of the riders who came into the hall at the end of the day, I would think they all agreed with Russell.
Three hundred and six machines hit the trail. This is not a record for this event, but it is a very good turnout. Several riders commented on the fact that not only is this rally well organized but the scenery and the trail is what keeps them coming back year after year.
The day began with the Rabbit Lake seniors and museum committee hosting a pre-rally breakfast where 109 people took advantage of a great meal. The day ended with a roast beef supper, enjoyed by 281, and the awarding of door prizes and cash prize draws. Thanks to the staff from Scotia Bank in Spiritwood for their contributions of time and energy as they volunteered for the day. Thank you for the several door prizes, all donated by individuals and businesses.
Winners of the cash prizes were as follows. Chad Cherniak and Alan Martens won checkpoint prizes of $500 each. The $1,250 prize went to Dave Martens of Rabbit Lake, $2,500 to Christine McDonald of Rabbit Lake and $5,000 to Gord Moore of rural North Battleford.
The agricultural association is sponsoring a 50/50 draw with the final draw to be held July 9. The early bird 50/50 draw in the amount of $1,000 was won by Joan Dzialo.
This was a great event for the community of Rabbit Lake and the agricultural committee deserves a big thank you. However, it could not happen without all the extra volunteers, donors and riders.
Congratulations to Carson McNabb who has been selected to play on the Sask First Bantam Hockey team for Zone 7. Carson will be playing in Regina April 15, 16 and 17. He has been playing hockey with the AA bantams in North Battleford.
In addition, congratulations go to Aleah McNabb who skipped the Spiritwood junior girls鈥� divisional curling team to a bronze medal in Unity. I think Grandma McNabb has been doing some coaching!
The community sends its condolences to Carol Rohl on the passing of her mother. Although her mom lived in British Columbia, some of us got to know her through her annual summer visits to the area.
A group of young men 鈥� about 30 in all 鈥� called 鈥淎 Bunch of Guys鈥� will be doing a concert in the Rabbit Lake Community Hall March 13. This group is from Saskatoon and is under the direction of Russ Regier. Tyler and Brett Martens and Patrick Laughlin from Rabbit Lake are part of this group. Everyone is welcome to come to the community hall at 11 a.m. and to stay after for lunch and a time of visiting with the guys.
The Rose Gill Lodge would like to have local community members come to celebrate St. Patrick鈥檚 Day at its Kaiser tournament. Mark March 17 at 7 p.m. on your calendar and come to the lodge for an evening of fun. Funds raised go to the residents鈥� fund for activities and special treats.
Way to go, Telemiracle! It is amazing how slightly over a million people can raise more than $5 million and how they have managed to keep the momentum going for 40 years.
