The Jr. high badminton players were entered in two tournaments this past week. They played at a tournament in Wainwright on Tuesday and on Wednesday were in Castor for a tournament at Gus Wetter and/or Teresetta schools. Playing were Tiana Gamroth, Ripley Giffin, Teagan MacGilivray, Hayley McNeil, Abby Musgrove, Brooklyn Perry, Madelyn Schauer and Makenna Schauer.
Plus 55 crib tournament was held at the senior center last Wednesday. There were teams from Halkirk, Castor, Big Valley, Daysland, Camrose, Ponoka and Wetaskiwin.
Belated birthday wishes go out to Louie Engel who turned 90 years young on April 16. Louie and Fern make their home in Coronation.
Floor curling was held at Galahad last week with a Stettler/Halkirk team participating. They were Fern Borgel, Rose Koenraadt, Edna Luft and Wendy Ashbacher.
We hope everyone had a Happy Easter. It was so great to see the sunshine at the weekend after yet, another snow storm during the week.
Coming up: May 3 – Halkirk Elks are hosting the Alberta Elks walkathon at the Circle Square ranch and is open to anyone who wishes to take part. May 11 – the Halkirk Elks are cooking up pancakes with all the trimmings to celebrate Mother’s Day at the Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. It’s a great day for a family get-together.
HALKIRK HERALD