MAYFAIR ‑ In 2008, a young military man from Spiritwood area lost his life serving in Afghanistan. There is now a commemorative plague with his name and other information installed in northern Saskatchewan. The late Corporal Dustin Wasdem's family are thrilled to see this happen at Wasden Island. A great uncle, Harold, lost his life in the Second World War, so this is a lasting tribute to two generations of military service.
Two years ago, Hafford celebrated Malanka with Ukrainian dancers, supper and a dance. Unfortunately, for the third year in a row, it isn't an outing for the community. There were people who drove for miles to attend this fun function. Hopefully next year things will change for the better.
I must apologize, as I wrote the new priest at Mayfair's All Saints Catholic Church was from Davidson. He hails from Nigeria, but has been in Canada for many years and served in different parishes.
People like to read more often during the colder months. Mayfair library hours are Tuesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday 11a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are COVID-19 test kits available at the library. Librarian Teresa Toews wants the community to know there is a good supply available. More kits can easily be ordered, so there should never be a shortage.
