Lots of action around the village lately with cottage owners renovating, building on, bringing in new ones and so on, creating ever changing scenery and always an improvement. The new cottage across from the Battlefords sailing clubhouse looks really neat, and they will soon have the garage floor poured and the deck added on. Way to go!
A trip to Edmonton for the Sons of Norway’s sports weekend was enjoyed by Rita Peterson, Arlene Walker and Cora and Sven Christiansen. Some outdoor competitions were cancelled because of the wet weather, but it was a fun trip anyway.
Plastic milk jugs will not be accepted at Sarcan after July 1, so arrangements will be made to take them here at the transfer site.
The Prince Albert sectional was attended by some of our local keen duplicate bridge players. Some went up for the weekend and others for a day or two. These included Vern Iverson, David Sharpe, Gerry Fernandes, Margaret Dyck and Cletus and Donna Scherman. They all enjoyed their games and change of scenery.
The Meota Hobby Band entertained at St. Joe’s Catholic Church hall June 14 with a fine turnout of appreciative folks. This is always a fun time for everyone, followed by a tasty lunch provided by the ladies.
The Idylwild Cemetery clean-up bee was held June 8 with 18 people showing up to work. Byron Millar has agreed to cut the grass again this year, which we all appreciate, but it does cost. They welcome donations to help with the upkeep. These can be mailed to the Town of Spiritwood, to the Idylwild Cemetery account, for which a tax receipt will be sent.
The Saskatchewan Seniors Association is a lobbying group representing seniors, especially in the small towns and rural areas, areas that are fast losing meaningful contact with our governments. A few accomplishments over the years, in conjunction with other like groups, have been getting national pensions, medicare and hospital programs for all ages and a set rate for all nursing homes, leaving pensioners with some comfort money.
Every second year the SSAI holds a cash raffle with one $1,000 prize and eight $500 prizes. This year there were two prizes that went to the Cut Knife area with Ray Stewart winning the top prize of $1,000 and Joyce Hewson winning one $500 prize. These were presented to them by Linda Ard, regional director for the northwest, June 13. Congratulations to these two lucky winners!
A drive to meet seniors of the Loon Lake Club at their centre June 16 was a pleasant time. Director Linda Ard from Meota Club presented a certificate of participation to the Loon Lake Seniors, as they had the highest percentage of miles per walker earned by walking in a competition held every year, from April 1 to May 15, by the SSAI. Walkers were George Rothenburger and Beth Dales.
Three other members joined us for lunch at the golf course. What a wet day it was but that didn't dampen any spirits and we had a nice social time over lunch while it poured outside.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV of Loon Lake, the highway is being rebuilt, wider, so there was one wait for traffic on the way up, and the biggest gravel piles I've ever seen, waiting to be used.
Ben Byl drove to Alberta where he visited his sons for a week. In Calgary he spent a few days with his oldest son Brian and Maggie and in Okotoks a few days with his youngest son Allan and Leanne. Ben spent a day or two at Radium Hot Springs with Brian and Maggie, at their condo. I asked him if traffic had lessened with the slow-up of work in Alberta, and he assured me it was the same as ever where he was – of course the busiest part of the province – around Calgary.
Condolences go out to the family of the late Irene Colwell who passed away June 15. She was an active senior for many years and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Linda Ard is hosting a birthday party for Walter’s 102nd birthday, June 28 in the Battlefords District Care Centre recreation room, from 2 to 4 p.m. He is looking forward to having tea and cake with his old friends. All are welcome.
Canasta was played at the Do Drop In June 17 with four tables in play. Top score went to Muriel Tebay and John Soloninko, followed by Shirley Tebay and Bev McCrimmon. Third were Janice Morton and Marion Ottas. A nice lunch and social time after was great.
Duplicate bridge was played in Meota June 14 with top scores by Margaret Dyck and David Sharpe; second high were Joeann and Rudy Wiens and tied for third place were Vern Iverson and Gerry Fernandes along with Mary Greenwald and Trudy Iverson.
With summer events coming up, remember that the Battlefords Sailing Club’s beach clubhouse is available for rent, with all entities you could need. Look into joining the club or renting canoes, kayaks, windsurfers or sailboats. Or, if you have your own equipment and need to have it stored, inquire to Noreen at 306-481-6420.
