HALKIRK HERALD -- Community support was strong at the Mother Teresa Halkirk Catholic school on Thursday night as discussions were held on the viability of continuing to offer an education at our small but vibrant school. Presentations were made by JD Johnson, Diane Elliott, Kevin Perry, Doreen Blumhagen, Dale Kent and Jacky Gamroth.
A small crowd but a fun time was had by families who were on hand to celebrate Family Day activities sponsored by the Castor and District FCSS at the Halkirk Hall.
Students in grades 4 to 9 will be curling this week part of their phys-ed class. A team will compete at CARA in Coronation on Feb. 25.
Congratulations to Darcy and Stacey (Chick) Erion on the birth of their second son, Kelfar Kenneth on Feb. 6 in Stettler. Big brother Trenton is almost two. This is the ninth great grandchild for Lowell and Janette Berry.
Birthday greetings go out to Marg Sorenson, who celebrated her 70th birthday with a gathering in Endiang.
Kiara Gamroth competed in the Alberta winter games as part of the team representing Parkland Zone 4 area in ski event on Feb. 13- 16 at Medicine Hat. Sister Jacey who competed in 2010 went back this year as chaparone. It was a wonderful friendly little ski hill and a great experience for both girls.
Irene Schilling, Donna and Marvin Younger were among the well wishers who attended Ida Hewlett's birthday party in Edmonton.
Rocky and Louanne Dahmer, Tony and Clara Nibourg and Don and Thelma Strome spent a relaxing weekend at Akumal, Mexico, a resort south of Cancun. The snorkeling was great.
Castor had 18 men's teams in their bonspiel this past week. Playing on various teams from our area were Lee Fowler, Dennis Turre, Trevor Duke JD Johnson, Tony Nibourg and Scott Koenraadt.
Don't forget Feb. 29 is the last day to make sure your name goes on the phone sheet.