While travelling at night one can see the many lights dotting the prairie landscape. When the weather co-operates the farmers and hired men are toiling ever so hard to get the crops off before Jack Frost arrives. We’ve been fortunate so far and now as the weather is cooling off there might not be too many more frost-free nights The Provincial Crop Report indicates harvest is more than 40 per cent complete province-wide. In the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, some didn’t even have to harvest because of the drought and grasshoppers hungrily ravishing what grains were pathetically standing in the fields. It was great to have good rainfall a week or so ago, making it more pleasant for big machines in the fields. Maybe the end of 2023 September will indicate what bins are full or only half filled. Farming certainly is a gamble.
Summer months seem to fly by too quickly. Those wanting to camp a little longer in the provincial and regional campgrounds have to check to see when the water will be turned off. Apparently, there are different set dates for the parks. At my closest park, Meeting Lake Regional, the water is to be turned off next weekend. To be sure please check with a park board member to give the correct date.
For people already thinking about camping, cabin rentals or wanting to purchase a cabin next year, Meeting Lake has many opportunities. A new person should go explore the different points around a lake. Check the private camping grounds as you might find this experience is much more peaceful than where campsites are close to one another offering no privacy. Meeting Lake has a prairie and a northern environment with forested areas with all of the above options I’ve mentioned. There are beaches, boating, water sports, fishing and bird watching and big game animals nearby. In the park, the Round Hall (an eight-sided building) in the centre of the park is ideal for celebrations. It can host up to 200 people comfortably with a well-laid-out kitchen, bar facilities and large washrooms. Just contact the park to book this facility. This year returning concession operators offered a great dining menu. Many are hoping Sandy Berger and her associates will return in 2024. When you think about it we have some of the best and well-maintained parks in Canada. Camping has gone up expeditiously in the past 20 years and what better way than to spend the summer surrounded by nature?
For church goers the Catholic Church in Mayfair will be slated to change mass time effective October to Saturdays. The time is still undecided until a meeting is held. Meanwhile services are at 11 a.m. Sunday the rest of September.
In the village of Speers a 16-43 waste management part-time equipment operator with a 3A licence is in need. Some duties include operating a skid steer/ loader/ baler performing daily maintenance and cleaning activities. Call Pam Miller at 306 246-0678 or email: [email protected].
This is the time for fall suppers or some are advertised as “fowl suppers” in many villages, towns and cities as fundraisers. I’ll try to have a list of the dates and localities. People absolutely like to support the hard-working people working so diligently to make these wonderful events happen. The bonus is a great home-cooked meal with an assortment of pies for dessert. Who cares about the waistline now and again? We also enjoy the surprise of seeing old acquaintances that we haven’t been in contact with in years. This time of the year does have a few plusses to look forward to rather than the antagonist approach towards the coming of snow.
Happy Days are here again for all students regardless of age. The fresh beginning of another school setting should bring excitement rather than anxiety to children. Educators also experience excitement and probably anxiety at times of trying to bring the best out in children. Wishing from pre-kindergarten to all post-secondary students a very successful year of learning which in my opinion are some of the best days in anyone’s educational life. In ending, I’d like to share a “recipe” for Preserving Children which is quite humorous. One large grassy field; at least six children; three small non-aggressive dogs; flowers; a narrow strip of water (brook) with pebbles; hot sun; deep blue sky. Method: Mix the children with the dogs and empty into field, stir continuously. Sprinkle the field with flowers, pour the brook gently over the pebbles. Cover all with deep blue sky and bake in the hot sun. When children are well browned they may be removed. Will be found right for setting away to cool in a bathtub. Now isn’t this the cutest recipe to come across? Have a great September week, everyone.
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