Haying season is near completion and sadly the bales of hay are far apart and few in most fields. Our rains came too late. Now we wait for signs of better crops.
Congratulations to Donavon and Tarah Robinson who were married last weekend near Drumheller, in the Orkney Presbyterian Church surrounded by family and good friends. Groomsmen from the area were Kent Robinson, Trey Quance and John Heer. Bridesmaids were Tara’s sisters Mollie, Katie and Megan. A beautiful wedding followed by good food, lots of visiting and a fun evening at the Orkney campground.
Family friends Lynda and Ray LaBoucane from Kimberley, B.C. spent two days with Velvet and Fred last weekend. Velvet and Lynda went to high school together and Lynda now raises miniature horses in Kimberley. This was their first visit to Gadsby and enjoyed their time here.
Mark your calendars on Aug. 15 for the monthly supper in Gadsby. Rene’s menu includes steak and potatoes, veggie and salad as well as our famous variety dessert table. More details next week. Also the loonie pot has been stooked and will be close to $70 in August. Come try your luck.
Aug. 30 the annual Decoration Day Service is set to happen. Guest speaker this year will be Lynn Potter. Music by the Clarke family. More details soon.
There were 16 at coffee time on Wednesday at the bank building including Carl and Isobel Glasier who were back for the day. Carl and Isobel were citizens of Gadsby for many years as were Carl’s parents Irwin and Doris Glasier. Carl was back to sell the last of his lots in Gadsby.
Beatrice Selinger enjoyed a lades health retreat recently with her daughter Michele. They were among a group of about a dozen and enjoyed the benefits of relaxation, meditation and learning to cope with common stresses.
Iona Berg was among the residents of Heart Haven that enjoyed the parade on Wednesday hosted by Paragon Place, Willow Creek Lodge and Heart Haven. She reported this was one of the most enjoyable parades she has seen in years. Hats off to everyone who helped. Lorna Walgenbach’s father was among the participants and a great hit.
Neal and Lorna took their outfit to Little Pine, SK this weekend returning home Monday.