ALIDA - The Adopt-a-Flower Pots are once again situated on Centre Street, waiting for a sponsor to decide what type of annual arrangements will be planted this year in their chosen pot. This project really does help to beautify our little town.
There were many family members and friends who gathered on May 12 at the Alida Hall for the fellowship luncheon following the Cruywels’ funeral at Cantal. Margaret Peet was accompanied by her mother Claire Germain of Oxbow to Regina on May 12, where they visited with son Maurice and Cindy Germain and helped to celebrate Claire’s birthday. They returned home on the weekend.
Shelly Cowan and her daughter Ainsley travelled to Minot on May 14 to spend a couple of days visiting with Nilsen family and greet grandma with a “Happy Mother’s Day” greeting. They returned home the following day.
Don’t forget the rabies clinic coming soon in your area. In Alida it’s at 11 a.m. on May 28 at the parking lot in front of the Alida Rink. Keep your pets safe and healthy.
The Alida Recreation Board is busy organizing their annual Sports Day event, scheduled for June 3 and 4. This year it looks as if it will be a very busy couple of days. To register for the slow-pitch tournament, contact Shandi at 306-482-8734, for the show and shine, call Shelly at 306-485-7023 to register; and for pickle ball, call Margaret at 306-485-7245.
A bouncy castle will be available on June 4; beer gardens and concessions will be set up on both days. If you’re looking for more information, check out the Alida Rec Board Facebook page. If you are looking for something to do, the board members are encouraging you to attend their annual general meeting on June 21 at the rink. They are always looking for new members and need lots of fresh new ideas. Do come and see what it’s all about.
Sincere sympathy is extended to the Desautels families of the death of their mother, Yvonne Desautels, who passed away May 14 at the Moose Mountain Lodge in Carlyle at the age of 96 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her family Gerry (Debbie); Gisele (Garry) Bartolf; David; Normand (Dorothy); Gilbert; son-in-law Darryl Dubuc and their families; sister Claire Germain; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral mass was held May 21 in Cantal and following the interment at the cemetery a fellowship luncheon was held at the Alida Hall.
Also on May 21 two other graveside services were held at the Carnduff Cemetery for Pauline Barber, who passed away Dec. 19, 2021, and at Glen Morris Cemetery in Carlyle, for Rose Junk who had passed away Dec. 12, 2021. Condolences are extended to the families.
Sincere sympathy is also extended to the Grey Cowie and family on the death of his wife, Donna, who passing on May 20 at the age of 83 years. She is survived by her husband Grey, daughter Marie Happy and sons, Brian (Kathleen) and Allen (Lori); five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service and interment was held May 25 in Carnduff.
Most of the farmers around are now busy out seeding and dodging the low lying areas which are too wet for them to seed, but at least some fields are being seeded.
