ALIDA - The Alida Golden Gate members held their first annual plant exchange on May 18. A wide variety of plants were available, such as roses, day lilies, irises, calla lilies, tomatoes, hot peppers, bell peppers, kangaroo apple, potentilla and a verity of house plants. It was a successful event and they are planning and hoping on this being a yearly event.
The Alida Golden Gate Centre acknowledges and greatly appreciates the generous donation that it received from the Pride Project at the Prairie Pride Credit Union.
The Anthony families held a burial service at the Carnduff Cemetery on the afternoon of May 20 for their brother and uncle Wayne Anthony. Following the service and luncheon, everyone returned to the Anthony farm to spend time visiting. Among those who attended were nephew Greg, his wife Monika Goddard, their son Shawn, daughter Jessica and her financé Kyle, all of Ontario); niece Sheri Diebel of Saskatoon; sisters Heather Goddard and Hazel Diebel, Hazel’s grandson Bobby, his girlfriend Mika and their daughter Evelyn, all of Moose Jaw. The family enjoyed two full days of fun and visiting with Dale and Holly
The flower pots on Centre Street have all been sponsored now, and most have been planted. Much appreciation goes out to everyone who stepped up and took a pot. They do beautify our little town so much, making it seem so welcoming.
Edel Cowan attended the funeral of Bent Lauritsen of Redvers on May 26 at Dannevirke Lutheran Church, with internment at Dannevirke Cemetery. Bent had passed away May 19. Sympathy is extended to his wife Doris and all family members.
The Alida town-wide garage sale was held on May 26 and 27 with six sites set up around town and in the rink. Hope they had a good turnout.
The Alida Sports Day is here June 2 and 3. Due to the late seeding season not many slow-pitch teams have registered, but it was decided to go ahead and hold something. If nothing else, at least we’ll have a barbeque and visit with those who were able to show up.
Also remember to check out the Sports Day Barbecue Pac at the Alida Post Office. Tickets are available for $5 each or 3 for $10. You can e-transfer. For information call 306-485-8527. This will be drawn for on June 3.
The Alida Pool is almost prepared for the upcoming season to start. Swimming lessons will be held in July 3-7 and 17-21, and from July 31-Aug. 1. The cost is $75/week. To book please call Shanna at 306-485-8647.
