Paden Williams received honourable mention for the photo he submitted to the 2013 Environmental Art Works Foundation contest. His picture depicted the Halkirk windmills against a night sky. Congratulations, Paden.
A family get-together was held at the Paintearth Lodge on Mother’s Day to honour Dora Morasch, who’s celebrating her 85th birthday this Friday.
Daughter Carolin and Bob Cox with grandson Carmen, Nicole and Colton Cox from Coronation; daughter Linda and Murray Duncan with grandsons Tyler, Tanner and Michelle from Stettler, as well as daughter Katie and Dennis Turre, grandson Monte and Tracey Turre and granddaughter Vickie and Dallas Lang and great-grandchildren Cameron and Shelby were able to attend. A very happy birthday, Dora, from all your Halkirk friends.
Matt and Jessica McKnight returned home recently from Weisswasser, Germany. Matt spent the pro hockey season with the local team, the Foxes. The McKnights are visiting with mom Patti McKnight.
Keith Stewart left last Thursday for Calgary, where he will undergo a stem-cell transplant. He expects to be in the Tom Baker hospital for several weeks. Best wishes, Keith.
Kent and Evelyn Johnson spent a few days in Vancouver before the spring seeding began. They visited with daughters Kim and Kandice and their families.
There’s an old saying, “Plant in the dust and your bins will bust,” and it sure is dry and dusty as farmers rush to plant the spring crops. Rain is expected for the long weekend, just as the campsites open for the season.
COMING UP: Friday — Students will participate in Hoops for Heart; Gus Wetter spring prom in Castor; Saturday — William E. Hay grad ceremonies in Stettler; Hazardous waste to be gathered at the fire hall in morning only; Tuesday, May 28 — Grades 1 to 6 track meet at Theresetta school; Mrs. Norman’s piano students hold a recital at the hall at 7 p.m.; Wednesday, May 29 — Mother Teresa Grade 9 farewell and pot-luck lunch at the hall at 6:30; Saturday, June 15 — town-wide garage sale; everyone is invited to participate.
— Halkirk Herald