MAIDSTONE — Maidstone’s skiing prodigy Talance Kalmakoff participated in the Canada Cup competition at Panorama Mountain Resort, B.C. Jan. 14. The cold weather made it challenging with the resort closing on Friday and Saturday. Talance made the top eight final and placed seventh overall.
Chloe Burt of Maidstone is making herself known in U.S. college hockey. Attending on a scholarship, Chloe is now a senior in her fourth year at college in Adrian, Mich. and will earn a Bachelor of Arts in Biology this year. She will then pursue a doctor of chiropractic degree in May. Chloe is a goalie for the Adrian Bulldogs in Women’s ACHA Division 1 ice hockey who won two and lost one last weekend in Michigan. Burt had 20 saves despite the 2-1 loss to Michigan-Dearborn, 15 saves in the 2-0 win over Michigan which was her fifth shutout of the season, and 18 saves in the 3-1 win over Michigan. This was her 11th win of the 2023-24 season. Chloe is the daughter of Amanda and Shane Burt and granddaughter of Allan Grimley Shelley Byrnes and Tillie Burt.
Despite many tries, I wasn’t able to get game results from Maidstone Minor Hockey Day (Jan. 20) but congratulations go to Chelsey Kennedy on winning the 50/50. Maidstone Senior Jets lost to Neilburg that evening 10-4. On Jan. 24 they lost to Glaslyn 13-2 and took another loss 9-7 to Redberry Raiders at Blaine Lake on Jan. 26. Their next game is Sunday, Feb. 4 in Maidstone at 7 p.m. against the Meota Combines.
Friday, Jan. 26 Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club held a 4-H activity kit night at Milleton Hall. We started off the evening with 4-H grace and a potluck supper. Our first activity kit of the night was a sourdough starter – we learned about making sourdough as they did during the San Francisco Gold Rush. We turned some existing sourdough into cheese pizzas. The next activity was called ABC Seashells, a science experiment that compared shells in water and vinegar to show you what is happening to the ocean’s coral. Members were also able to take home a watershed activity kit to complete at another time. We had 12 members plus family able to attend the evening. A big thank you to 4-H Canada and the sponsors who put together these activity kits for us to enjoy. (submitted by Logan Gerlinsky)
Maidstone Festival of Trees Committee and Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary have partnered to purchase an i10 bladder scanner and premium mobile workstation. The equipment will be used at the Maidstone facility to aid diagnostics and enhance care for clients in the community and surrounding area. (submitted by Gillian Churn)
Winners of Maidstone Legion Club Room’s Texas Hold’em tournament were: first - Mike Arnold, second - Steve Wilder-Gray and third - Dan Kosingski. With 30 players, it was the best turnout ever. The club room hosted a Legion zone cribbage tournament Jan. 27 with members from Frenchman Butte, Meadow Lake and Maidstone participating. The Club Room has introduced a new 50/50 draw with tickets at $ 5 each. The winner will be drawn the first Thursday of each month, starting March 1. Chase the Ace draws continue every Thursday with the jackpot now over $3,500.
A reminder that there will be no pharmacist on duty at Maidstone Pharmacy Saturday, Feb. 10 due to staff attending pharmacy education courses. Be sure to pick up any prescriptions or items from the dispensary lock-up area before closing Friday.
Maidstone Quilting Squares is hosting a tea on Monday, Feb. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. MST at the United Church C.E. Wing. Cake with strawberries and whipped cream plus tea and coffee will be served. On display will be one of the guild’s latest projects, three-yard quilts in various stages of completion. Some of these quilts will eventually be donated to charity. Come out and meet the Quilting Squares, enjoy some cake and fellowship, and have a look at the unique creations. (submitted by Shannon Smith)
Joyce Weston called to remind everyone to mark the first three Fridays of March on your calendars for the Lenten lunches at noon. Locations will be determined shortly.
Other reminders:
Feb. 6 Tuesdays -Maidstone Catholic Church prayer service and hymns at Pine Island Lodge. 10 a.m. MST.
Feb. 9-10 Friday and Saturday - Midwest Oil ‘R’ Ag Curling Bonspiel in Maidstone. Contact Stephen Myer 306-893-8414.
Feb. 23 Friday - Girl Guides youth dance fundraiser. 6 to 9:30 p.m. MST. Call 306-441-7571 for tickets.
Feb. 24 Saturday - Milleton Hall’s 1920s Murder Mystery Night with supper and bar. Doors open 5 p.m. MST. $50/person. Call or text 306-895-8353 for tickets.
