The Byemoor School is once again taking orders for its Community Calendar. Folks can have their family’s birthdays and anniversaries put on the calendar. There is also room on the calendar for advertisers. Forms are available at the school, Byemoor Store or by contacting Rhonda Hutton at 403-579-2135 or 403-742-9634 and completed forms can be dropped off at the same places by June 16. This fundraiser helps fund the bussing for swimming lessons for the students — a worthy cause that needs your support. Calendars are $15.
Some local residents and former Endiang residents attended the Strawberry Tea in Scapa last Monday. They enjoyed entertainment, visiting and of course strawberry goodies.
Congratulations to first-time parents Dustin and Erin (nee Grams) Weinzierl on the birth of their son Jacob Rodney Weinzierl on June 3 in Stettler. Jacob weighed eight pounds five ounces. Congratulations to the local grandparents Rod and Debbie Grams and great-grandparents Jack and Vi Grams.
We welcome Michelle and Gordon Borgstrom and their young daughter Dustee to the community. They purchased Rob and Sherry Carlgren’s acreage (formerly Ernie and Gail Irion’s place). Gordon is employed at the Sheerness power plant. We hope the Borgstroms enjoy our community.
Carol Stulberg and Mickey Tucker attended the Mayor’s Garden Party luncheon in Hanna last Tuesday. Irene Brooker, along with former-Endiang residents Ken Halverson and Shirley Lumsden, were among those supplying the musical entertainment.
The Byemoor kindergarten to Grade 3 students attended the track meet in Big Valley on Wednesday driven by bus driver Rosemary Stulberg. On Thursday the Grade 4-6 students participated in the track meet in Big Valley, driven by Sandra Keith.
A good number turned out for the afternoon coffee social on Thursday at the Endmoor Drop-in Centre to mark seniors’ week. We salute the seniors for their valued contributions to our community — past and present. Councillor Les Stulberg presented a fruit tray on behalf of the County of Stettler.
The school exchange students from Cornwall, Ont. arrived Friday. Bus driver Anita Mappin picked them up at the Calgary airport. On Sunday the exchange students and their host families travelled by chartered bus to tour the Banff area.
Friends of Marj Sorensen will be interested to know she has sold her house in Hanna and moved into Manor I. She had a moving sale on the weekend. We hope you enjoy your new location, Marj.
Billy-Joe Hawkins was one of the Air Cadets participating in the 572 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets annual Ceremonial Review in Coronation on Saturday. Congratulations to Billy-Joe on being promoted to Corporal. The squadron has cadets from Byemoor, Castor, Coronation, Consort, Hanna and Veteran. The esteemed organization provides the training for skills and leadership for cadets to become productive Canadian citizens.
The hamlet of Endiang resembled a mini RV city with several members of the Alberta Explorers RV club spending the weekend in town. The participants who came the farthest were Rich and Norah Meyer from Valemount, B.C. Other campers came from Fort Saskatchewan, Stony Plain, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Carstairs, Stettler and Endiang.
Mark your calendars for the Wade Buchwitz Memorial Gymkhana coming up July 1 at the Endiang Riding and Roping Club grounds. Entries will be accepted on June 26 from 8-10 p.m. and on July 1 up to 10 a.m. This event is always a great way to celebrate Canada Day.
Twila Buchwitz and boys Ryder, Bronc and Colter spent a few days at Melfort, Sask. visiting with members of Twila’s family.
Rhonda Munns has her gift shop on Highway 855 south of Endiang open for summer hours each Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment by calling Rhonda at 403-665-2431. The quaint shop has many unique gifts for home and garden, many with a country theme.
Congratulations to Heather Keith on her graduation with a degree in pharmacy. Family members attended her convocation in Edmonton on Thursday.
Congratulations to Caitlyn Keith on her graduation with distinction with a teaching degree. Members of her family attended the convocation exercises in Medicine Hat on Friday.
Volunteers of the Byemoor community hall worked at the Jackpot Casino in Red Deer on the weekend. Thanks to all who helped out.
Canadian trivia — Ontario’s Thomas Ryan invented the hugely popular and uniquely Canadian game of five-pin bowling in 1909.
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