It's been an exciting 10 days for the Heer family. My cousins from Norway came for 10 days. Jan and Irene, Inge, Ragnhild and Johan. While here, we toured Drumheller, Tyrell museum; took the Alberta Prairie Steam Train to Big Valley (where they loved getting robbed); enjoyed the farmer's market on Tuesday, then on to Wetaskiwin to the Reynolds museum. Joining us for supper in Wetaskiwin were Percy's cousin Gayle and Brian. Twenty-nine family and friends gathered on Friday for turkey supper and greet the "Vikings". A special time for Jeanne Beisel, who spent most days with us, bringing her back to her Norwegian roots as well. John and Jewel drove them back to the Calgary airport on Thursday, they arrived home safe and sound Friday after 12 hours in the air.
Also visiting Percy and Paulette recently were Doug and Inez Baldwin for several days and Percy's cousin Alan and Vi Coultis for supper after Decoration Day.
Frank and Eleanor Dahlgren have been busy touring the countryside, taking in several gymkhana; a big thrill on the weekend for them when they watched their two-year-old Mia participate in her second event, with dad Hally at the reins.
Bill and Joyce Hansel have been busy with family and friends. Daughter Sandy and Rod took them out to Capt Aira Lake on Sunday, Sept. 6 to celebrate daughter Mary Lou's birthday and Stan and MaryLou's 35th anniversary. This Saturday Grandson Devin and Heather Trennery from Mitisco visited. Cards were on Sunday with Gordie and Shirley Reynolds; and Larry and Kathy Tuck dropped in for cards after a successful fishing trip in northern Saskatchewan.
Also back from fishing in Saskatchewan are Harold and Hazel (Thomas). They headed back after winterizing their RV, situated at Harold's sister's place.
Bill and Joyce also received word that grandson Tyler and Breanne are engaged to be married next October.
A by-election in Gadsby was averted when Sam Wilson went in by acclamation, taking the place of councillor/mayor Laura Kelly-Stevenson. The Mayor, by agreement of council is now Fred Entwisle. The third councillor remains Brian Burks. Best wishes to all.