Some farmers are seeding while others are on the verge of finishing. We continue to remain hopeful for timely rains after a dry April and May. Some areas around here received snow and some rain May 18.
The pool is set to open next week. The town鈥檚 parks and recreation department have been working on the reopening phases for a couple of weeks and it should be good to go for a season of swimming. Lessons registration took place online. Just remember, the pool staff and recreation director are working with pandemic protocols that seem to change often and this is a new experience for them, after not having been open last year, so please be patient with the process.
The fire department has been busy with this prolonged dry spell, reporting to numerous grassfires. Buy a coffee or safely fist bump one of our UFD members as they have had their work cut out for them these past few weeks. Until Mother Nature provides some relief it could be a long spring for them yet.
The bat story has come to a conclusion. Global News carried a brief story on the return of the arena bats. Did you know the bat colony found in our arena was the largest one recorded in North America?
Hollyhocks Greenhouse latest fundraiser resulted in a $1,660 donation to the cemetery project for sign and marker replacement taking place this summer.
Have you planted yellow flowers in your yard as part of the national 鈥淗ope is growing鈥� campaign? Yellow is considered the international colour of hope and what better year to exemplify this than 2021? You can check out the national Communities in Bloom website for details as well as entering your yellow garden/yard displays for a contest.
Local realtors are reporting a continued hot real estate market. Residents are noticing an increase in sold signs and we are told this is due to people up scaling or downsizing, new residents, rental property purchases and house flippers.
The museum will soon be announcing their opening date and any plans they may have for the upcoming season. Pandemic protocols will be in place like last year. Continue to support our museum through volunteering, monetary donations or by visiting the museum throughout the summer.
Unity Public School enjoyed some sense of track and field events. with each classroom going through their own events during physical education classes. Kudos to UPS for providing some sense of normalcy for this much anticipated annual event at the school
Here鈥檚 hoping this finds you all safe, healthy and socially distanced. Until next week ...
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