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Holiday season over, back to work/school

HALKIRK HERALD -- Whether you went on a warm or cold holiday adventure (some do) or if your were packing your bags to travel afar...

HALKIRK HERALD -- Whether you went on a warm or cold holiday adventure (some do) or if your were packing your bags to travel afar (some are); whether you were visiting family and friends (some were) or stayed home to entertain ( some did ) or donated your time to help others (some have); whether you partied in the New Year (some may have) or slept through it (some would have) – you will have to agree that the holidays had exceptional good weather and the roads were perfect for travelling. But like all good things, it's back to school and places of higher learning, back to work and probably back to winter.

Bring it on 2016!!

Congratulations to Aaron and Crystal Stewart of Big Valley on the arrival of a 6 lb. 4 oz. baby boy, Liam Doan, born on Nov. 18 in Stettler. Liam arrived early and spent several weeks in Calgary hospital but was home in time to spend Christmas with his siblings, Rilynn (7); Owen (5) and Bentley (3). Proud grandparents include Donna Doan as well as Merle and Belma Doan.

Congratulations to Barry Wimmer and Karen (Coulthard) Jackson who were married on Dec. 6, witnessed by immediate family, in Red Deer.

We bid farewell to Scott Koenraadt, who has moved to Hanna and has transferred to the Sheerness power station. At this time, we welcome Amy Hronek to Halkirk. She is living in the former Jack Wagner home and works at the Stettler hospital. Amy is the granddaughter of the late Don Hronek of Red Deer. Also a welcome to Levi Jackson, who works at SCORE in Stettler and lives in the Butler house. Levi is a grandson to Helen Morel.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Nelson Connon, who passed away on Dec. 29 in Red Deer. A private family service will be held with interment in the Gadsby cemetery.

Take note that the Elks' annual Alaskan Seafood & Comedy Night will be held on Feb. 6. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets available at Snack Shack in Halkirk, Drugstore in Castor and Wells Furniture in Stettler. Only 200 tickets – sold out early last year.