ALIDA - It was very busy at Alida rink this past weekend when the Alida Wrecks hosted their annual hockey tournament Jan. 19 and 20.
They had five teams that participated – the Bellegarde Flying Frenchmen, Storthoaks Wings, Oxbow Coyotes, Carievale/Redvers Combines and of course the Wrecks. Storthoaks won the A side final over Bellegarde 7-3. Alida won the B-side final against Carievale/Redvers 2-0. Oxbow narrowly lost out in the round robin.
Lots of good hockey was played all weekend. The Wrecks appreciate all those who donated to their auction and of course to those who participated.
Congratulations to Quince and Tristen Boutin on the birth of their baby boy, Buton Michel Boutin who surprised his parents on Dec. 19, 2023, when he arrived in at two pounds, five ounces.
He is a super-big little fighter as he gains weight every night. As of Jan. 15 he weighed three pounds, nine ounces. Before one knows it, he will be leaving the NICU behind and heading home with his parents. Good luck and best wishes to mom, dad and Buton.
Shelly Cowan and daughter Ainsley travelled to Minot to visit with the Nilsen family for a couple of days over the Jan. 20 weekend. They returned to Alida Jan. 22.
Jan. 21 was a very successful morning at the rink for The Breakfast Challenge. Kitchen Group 1 served up 56 breakfasts, beating the previous record for this winter and setting a new one. It was great to see all the familiar faces as well as those from the surrounding area, which included Wauchope and Redvers.
The nice weather surely must have brought everyone out. I hope to see you again next week. Kitchen Group 2 will be at the helm. Let’s keep them busy. See you at the rink.
The Alida Curling Club will be hosting its annual Oilmen and Farmers Bonspiel on Feb. 2 and 3. Please note that 50 per cent of team must be oilfield or farming related. Contact Margaret at 306-485-7245 to enter your team by Jan. 29. Donations of door prizes, event prizes or cash will be greatly appreciated.
I wish to pass on my appreciation to all who have helped me by keeping me informed of events and happenings being held within their family circle by sending me pictures and more. I really appreciated that. Your input made this column interesting for those who read it. Also appreciate all the great comments I received about the column. It made it all worthwhile.
Now I am seriously deciding to give it up. I will finish this month and will probably submit the odd event as well as pictures as they occur here at Alida. I am counting down now; one more week to report. Thanks for everything, it was a great experience.
