Big Valley's annual Live Steam and Classic Car Show takes place this Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19. This is a treat not only for visiting train passengers but for everyone in the village and area. On Sunday, there will be the extra attraction of a demonstration of rope making using antique tools. So be sure to come on down to the field by the railway station to check out the remarkable exhibits and demonstrations.
The Big Valley Elks held their annual inter-lodge golf tournament on Saturday, July 11. Golfers from Hanna, Stettler, Halkirk and Castor participated and were joined by several local golfers whose support was greatly appreciated. Len Currie, again, did a great job in organizing the event. Thanks again to Randy for his prize donations. Bill couldn't be with us but we thank him for the use of his barbeque. Katrina provided the fixings and procured the great steaks. We appreciate the service she continues to provide in her busy schedule.
Twenty-two golfers vied for the top honors and the Kurt Watts team came out victorious. Ron Milton and Barb Annett joined him on the podium. Most honest were Ron Senft, Clark Watts and Archie Williams. A special prize was handed out to Biff Balcom for being the elder statesman golfing. Well done, Biff. Thank you one and all for supporting the Elks by your participation.
The Big Valley Golf Course Society will be holding their 2015 Night Golf on Friday, July 17. Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. with tee off at 8 p.m. to play 18 holes: nine during the day and nine in the dark. For information call Dan at 403-740-5952.
The Big Valley Library’s “Teen Tuesday” program will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. for the remainder of the summer. Sorry for any inconvenience. Next Wednesday we will be testing our navigational and sleuthing skills as we use a GPS to locate geocaches around Big Valley. The Spinecrackers teen book club will meet again on Wednesday, July 22. Stop by the library to borrow our next book, Uglies by Scott Westerfeld.
The 12th annual Hivernant Métis Days comes to Big Valley on the weekend of July 31, Aug. 1 and 2. Organized by the Hivernant Métis Cultural Society, this annual three-day family event is a great opportunity to encounter Métis history and culture. Come experience traditional dancing, musicians and storytelling at Big Valley’s drop-in centre, then check out the Métis village with a trapper’s tent and teepees across the street in Memorial Park. There will be sash weaving, capote making, beading, drum making, a bannock making contest with prizes, children’s games and crafts and Voyager games. Saturday evening’s highlight will be the supper and dance beginning at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday there is a talent contest from 12 noon till 4 p.m. featuring jigging, singing, fiddling and cash prizes. Come on out and enjoy a fun family weekend and discover Métis history, culture, music, crafts and dance.
For more information contact at Marlene Lanz (403) 815-6720, 1-800-267-5844, visit the website at www.hivernantmetisculturesociety.net or email mlanz@shaw.ca.
As part of the weekend’s festivities, the Big Valley Library and the Friends of the Library Society will be hosting their annual carnival on both Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2. Come join us for fun carnival games, relays, minute-to-win-it and prizes or check out the photo booth at Memorial Park from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on both days.