HALKIRK HERALD -- Work has commenced on the curling rink ice in anticipation of the upcoming bonspiels held the first week in March. The popularity of curling has waned in the past 10 years. We ask that all curlers pick up a newcomer and introduce them to this fine sport.
Reminder to anyone still needing a phone book, they are available at the snack shack.
The volunteer fire department responded to a fire in one of the bins at the transfer station this week; a reminder to make sure your garbage doesn't have anything smoldering in it.
Congratulations to Lee and Becky Fowler on the arrival of a 7 lb. 2 oz. baby girl, Olivia Jean, born on Jan. 10 in Stettler. This is the fourth grandbaby for Dan and Clara Fowler. Becky's mom from Red Deer is spending a few days getting acquainted with the wee one. Olivia is a direct descendent of Harry and Celia Duncan, who homesteaded south of Halkirk prior to 1910; Duncan story on page 523 of Home Fires. Six daughters, Beattie, Peggy, Celia, Doris, Fern and Jean and three boys, Alec, Jim and Donald all remained in the Halkirk area not only as siblings, but as friends and neighbours. Olivia is the 12th girl of this large extended family whose middle name is Jean in honor of Aunt Jean, who had no daughters.
Word has been received on the passing of Violet Fawcett of California. Vi is the daughter of Bob and Nellie ( Neilson ) Fawcett and the niece of Anne Neilson.
Jr. high basketball teams have started regular games at the school with the boys playing a close game against Christ King last week. Our sr. high teams out of Castor are also doing well playing at tournaments in the area.
Grandma Nelda Malloy from Montreal left for home last week having spent an extended Christmas holiday with Derek, Heidi and family.
Coming up: Jan. 21 – Regular hall board Bingo at 7:30 pm; Feb. 6 – Elks seafood and hypnotist; Feb. 11 – Halkirk Seniors' floor curling bonspiel . Phone Jacquie or Paul at 884-2565.