On Monday, the Halkirk grades 4 through 9 were bused to the Circle Square Ranch for a lesson in wilderness survival. Thanks to their instructors, JK and Justin, for teaching life-saving skills and leadership training.
The Mother Teresa students will again participate in the Stettler Knights of Columbus citrus fruit fundraiser. Navel oranges, pink grapefruit and tangelos are available from any of the students or by phoning the school. Orders must be in by Feb. 14.
Paul Dietrich is busy working on the curling rink ice. It will soon be ready for a group of volunteers to complete the painting and finish the surface.
The men’s’ and women’s bonspiels will begin the week of March 4. Contact JD or Sandra at 884 2250 to enter.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Margret (Peggy) Green, who passed away Feb. 3 in the Stettler hospital. The Green family story is on Page 700 of Home Fires.
JD Johnson, Rocky and Ryan Dahmer, and Robyn Hunt from Bashaw, curled at Calumet last week in a unique bonspiel. The Johnson team won its first two games, but lost its third. Thirty- two rinks were entered.
Brian Kent from Camrose spent this semester break with grandparents, Dale and Melody. Grandpa took Brian and his cousin McGuire to the toy show in Castor on Saturday.
Jordon and Justin Schilling from Wainwright spent several days last week visiting with their grandma, Irene Schilling.
Stan and Dorothy Anderson went to Three Hills on Saturday to watch their grandson, Austin Weyant, play basketball in the tournament final, winning the silver against a team from Olds.
COMING UP: Thursday — regular bingo at the community hall; Saturday — Elks seafood supper and comedy night at the hall; Feb. 14 – Seniors’ floor-curling bonspiel at the centre.
— HALKIRK HERALD