HALKIRK HERALD
On Tuesday, March 10, the grades 4 to 9 students were in Edmonton to attend the first day of the spring session of the Legislature and it was a buzz of activity. Our students immersed themselves in a mock session activity and passed a mock bill on the school uniforms act. They debated and banged on their desks with as much verve as our elected officials. Then they had a tour, saw the Mace removed from its case before the official procession and listened to a real debate. A fantastic day! Mr. Mike Courtney , Mrs. Crystal Oickle and Mrs. Ellyn Schaffner accompanied the students.
A pep rally at the school provided the right send off for our jr. high girls basketball team prior to their trip to Rocky Mountain House to attend CWAJHAA playoffs. Our girls did very well, bringing home a fourth, losing in the semi-finals to Theresetta.
The grade 1 to 6 classes spent Thursday at the Valley Ski hill near Alliance. Ski conditions were good as was the weather. Jr. high kids are practising their curling skills this week. The club will be holding a fun spiel for kids (of all ages) on Saturday afternoon with the adults able to enjoy some fun curling on Saturday evening. Everyone is welcome, especially new curlers wanting to learn the game. Call JD at 884 – 2250 if there are any questions.
Congratulations to Jason Turre and Kyilee Friesen on the birth of a baby boy, Drew Julie born on March 6 in Stettler. Drew has two big brothers, Riley and Corbyn. Proud grandparents are Bill and Connie Turre. Greatgrandparents are Violet Turre of Castor and Orale Peterson of Stettler.
Congratulations to Michael and Leanne Lougheed of Stettler on the birth of their second daughter, Madison Jean born on March 5, and weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. Big sister Emily and grandparents Terry and Donna Howe proudly welcome the new addition.
Congratulations to the GWH senior girls basketball team, the Castor Tigers who were in zone playoffs at Hay Lakes this weekend and were successful in bringing home the bronze medal. The senior boys’ team attended zone playoffs in Bentley but were unable to place.
John deMos and Terry Vockeroth represented the Halkirk Elks lodge on Tuesday evening when the Elks GER Duane Felt visited the Castor Lodge. Also attending were members from the Wainwright, Stettler, Hanna and Big Valley lodges. The group enjoyed a feed of Chinese food followed by the meeting. GER Felt is in the process of moving to Vulcan.
Sue Rausch took a week off and flew down to Phoenix to visit with friends.
Dana and Verna Perry returned home this weekend having spent two weeks in Castlegar, BC bonding with the grandkids.
Kathy Muncy is home again having spent a holiday visiting with Phylis Wishart and other friends, touring around Yuma. The temperature was in the mid – 80s.
A surprise birthday party was held on Sunday, when a group of family and friends gathered in Red Deer to honor Jim Creasey on his 70th birthday. Also receiving birthday wishes was Dick Creasey who celebrated the big 60 on March 8.
The Dan Fowler rink, with sons Justin, Dean and Lee, will be representing our district at the Elks curling playdowns in Hanna from March 26 to 28. Supporters are most welcome to attend the activities and cheer on our team.
The fundraiser “Send a kid to camp” at the Circle Square had to be cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later day.
Coming up: Thursday Marc. 19 – regular bingo at the hall; Thursday March 26 and Thursday April 2 will be ham and turkey bingos – just in time for your Easter dinner table.