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Big Valley Food Bank sees huge generosity this Christmas

Big Valley Library tweaks hours, more accessible
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Big Valley rocks! Today, we would like to give thanks to be part of one of the very best communities anywhere. Though we may be small, this community never let’s its size get in the way of its large and compassionate heart. People are truly generous here and the whole community is very caring. Over this past holiday season, donations to the Big Valley Food Bank were plentiful and came from as far as our neighbouring communities of Elnora and Byemoor. It seemed everyone was giving to the food bank to help those in need. The shelves were overflowing.

On behalf of the Big Valley Food Bank, we would like to say thank you to everyone. We are all deeply touched by the overwhelming community support and it will not soon be forgotten.

The Big Valley Municipal Library has adjusted its hours of operation for 2018. In order to make the library more accessible for our community, we will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. then from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday. Stop by to check out a new book or take a look at our ever-expanding movie collection.

Eight players came out for crib at the Big Valley Inn on Sunday, Jan. 21. Lawrence Wilkie took first place; Stan Nattestad took second and Mary Wilkie took third. Caroline Pound went home with the booby and Mary Wilkie won the regular draw. The Big Valley Inn Crib players meet every Sunday at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

At the Big Valley Drop In crib tournament last Sunday, Jan. 21, first place went to Lynne Gjaltema, second to Earl Ortman, and third to Dave Garstad with Donna Clark going home with the booby.

The Drop In Centre’s next community pancake supper will be sponsored by the Big Valley United Church. Mark Feb. 13 on your calendar and come on out to catch up with friends and acquaintances in the community while enjoying a great meal. Everyone is welcome.

Are you ready for change? Alberta Health Services will be holding a free educational workshop for anyone who would like to learn more about making lifestyle choices to improve their health. At this workshop you will learn how to identify healthy life choices and the steps to making the choices and changes that will work for you.

This free workshop will be held at the Big Valley Train Station on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome, but registration is required. For more information and to register, please call the Alberta Healthy Living Program at 1-877-314-6997.