Byemoor Santa Day and Christmas Market on Nov. 30 at the Byemoor Community Hall was a great success with several visitors.
The many vendors were busy, as was the community bake sale table and the school students selling their Christmas craft items. Many enjoyed the beef-on-a-bun and soup and biscuit lunch and the visiting that went with it.
Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance much to the delight of the younger set. The kids got to give their Christmas wish list to Santa personally and get a photo with the popular couple.
Chad Sorensen brought his heavy horse team and sleigh and gave the always popular sleigh rides around town throughout the afternoon.
Shawna Johnson of Hanna won the Lottery Tree raffle, and Addison Schofer of Byemoor won the other draw.
Byemoor was a busy hamlet on Saturday, as the arena hosted visiting teams from Drumheller, Delburne and Beiseker for some hockey action.
Byemoor has a new resident. We welcome Dena Swann from Kamloops, B.C. to the hamlet. Dena is living in the former van Zandbergen home. We hope you enjoy your new location, Dena.
Happy Anniversary wishes are sent to Wayne and Patsy Gallagher on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 30. Congratulations on this special milestone and best wishes for many more happy years, Wayne and Patsy.
The Endiang Cemetery Club is overwhelmed with gratitude for the tremendous financial support that came in following the theft and vandalism at the Endiang Cemetery this fall. Good-hearted folks from near and far donated more than $10,000 to replace the stolen equipment and repair the building.
It proves there are still a lot of good people in the world. The Endiang Cemetery Club wishes to sincerely thank everyone for their generosity, it is truly appreciated more than words can express.
The Scapa Family Christmas Party is on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Scapa Hall. There will be crafts for the youngsters and Santa will arrive with a gift for all the kiddies. There’s also a luncheon to be enjoyed and all are welcome.
The Byemoor Curling Club is seeking a club, organization or individual interested in operating the concession for the 2025 season. Please respond before Dec. 15 to Theresa at 403-741-7525.
Church at Endiang is holding its annual Christmas Carol service “Carols in the Cathedral” on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Endiang Community Hall. Coffee time to follow and everyone is welcome to attend.
Christmas Trivia —
“The custom of hanging stockings comes from a legend about St. Nicholas helping a poor family by placing gold coins in their stockings.”
“Silent Night” was first performed on Christmas Eve in 1818 in Austria.
“The tradition of the Advent Calendar began in Germany in the 19th Century.”
“Turkey became a popular Christmas dish in England in the 16th Century, thanks to King Henry VIII.”
