On Saturday Feb.7, 2015 the Alida Curling Club should have been hosting their 17th annual Oilmen Bonspiel but the June 2014 Flood washed away some of the sand base and moved the refrigeration pipes in their rink leaving damages worth an estimated cost of $42 600.
In lieu of the bonspiel the Alida Curling Club decided to put on a Medieval Feast of Cornish hens and ribs (with forks for sale) and with entertainment from Jeff Richards 鈥淐anada鈥檚 Most Dangerous Mind鈥� as well as several silent auction and paper bag auction items and a draw for a 40鈥� television won by Margaret Peet.
The event was well supported by about 100 people attending and many local business and individuals donating items and cash.
Boutin Oilfield presented the club with $2500.聽
In the end, from the generosity of all, the club raised聽聽 $11 300 that evening. The Alida Curling Club would like to thank everyone involved in making this event a great success and a great start at funding our repairs to be completed by next season.
