MAYFAIR ‑ Easter is a little later than usual and that's good because the snow should be almost gone by then. All Saints Catholic Church in Mayfair is having a service Good Friday at 9 a.m. and an Easter vigil Saturday at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Now COVID restrictions are more relaxed, more people will be using the local library. Hours are Tuesday- 10 a.m. to 2p.m.; Wednesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We are fortunate to have this service in our tiny hamlet. For those that haven't been to the library, it is in a room in the community hall accessed by the back door. If there is a selection you want that is not available, Theresa can order it,
Most provincial campsites are booked up for the coming camping season. People should try the small, not so popular regional parks nestled in areas where most don't want to venture because of lack of amenities. Phone service was almost unheard of 50 years ago when camping, so why is it now if there is no or lack of cell service one doesn't want to risk adventure?
In Spiritwood, Soul Therapy Wellness is hosting an empowerment and intuition women's day Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured will be a mix of businesses and services. Individual tickets are $30 each or a group purchase of four for $100. This is to take place at 229 - Main St.
My third son and his girlfriend came for a quick visit to Yuma, Ariz. last week. Melissa's sister Nikki (Andy) Johnson has lived in Scottsdale for a number of years, so they stayed there most of the time during their one-week getaway. We had a chance to visit my brother Bernie and Lucielle Gregoire of Battleford, who also came to their trailer park for most of the winter.
The snowbirds began flocking home April 1 when the federal government lifted a requirement for a COVID test before leaving the country visited. An acquaintance of mine said she waited for five and a half hours on the Montana side of the Coutts border crossing into Alberta. Carol was en route to her Calgary home. If people aren't really in a hurry to return to snow, you would wonder what the big rush is to get home. Many say they have to please their accountant to get the income tax filed before paying hefty penalties to the government.
