Big Valley Bulletin
Update from the Big Valley Historical Society on their new Tool Museum building on Railway Avenue: Although it doesn’t look that much different from the outside, work is being accomplished on the inside. The power is now on and steady progress is being made as the lighting and heating is being worked on and interior walls are going up. Many thanks to all the donors who have stepped forward and helped with this building project with either your money or your time, labour and equipment. Without you, it would not have happened.
The Big Valley Children’s Christmas Party Committee would like to sincerely thank the following for their support in making the 2014 Big Valley Children’s Christmas Party a huge success: Alberta Prairie Steam Tours, Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd., Big Valley Community Hall, Big Valley Drop In Centre, Big Valley Elks, Big Valley Historical Society, Big Valley Rodeo Association, Big Valley Royal Canadian Legion, Big Valley Royal Purple, Bill Smillie, Browny’s Welding, Contact Safety Service Ltd., Ember Resources Inc., Hivernant Metis Cultural Society, Tervita, Village of Big Valley FCSS, Waste Management, Mr. Dan Clarke, Mr. Raymond McCrindle, Bill Smillie, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Stewart.
With special thanks to Santa for stopping by, the Forestberg 4-H Club for the great show, balloon animals and face painting, to Chad Mailer for the great pictures and to our Elves (we couldn’t have done it without you)! We had a fantastic turn-out and a wonderful time.
Big Valley Inn Crib had 12 members out on Sunday Jan. 18. Dorothy Annabelle took first place, Caroline Pound took second and Stan Nattestad took third. Trudy Spence took home the booby and Ernie Petrussa won the regular draw. The 50/50 was won by Ken Levesque. See you all next Sunday, Jan. 25 and remember everyone is welcome to come out and play.
At the Big Valley Drop In Centre’s Wednesday, Jan. 17 crib night, first place went to Lynne, second to Albert, and third was a tie between Earl and Donna. On Sunday, Jan. 18, first went to Linda, second to Earl, third to Bob and the booby went to Donna. Drop In Crib takes place every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoons beginning at 1 p.m.
Also at the Drop In Centre, Canasta Mondays at 7 p.m., floor curling on Friday afternoons at 1 p.m. and this month military whist is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. The drop-in’s community pancake supper will take place on Monday, Jan. 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
The Big Valley Library will be holding family literacy day activities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Everyone is welcome. Snacks will be provided.
1, 2, 3…Come Sing With Me resumes in Big Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 3. This free program for families with children 0 to 6 years of age runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Big Valley School Library. Come play, sing, read, make crafts and have fun together. Enjoy a snack and hear directly from guest speakers on various topics.
Just in case you haven’t heard yet, the McKenzie Crossing Bridge will be closed for repairs beginning Monday, Feb. 2 until Sunday, Feb. 22. The bridge will be closed night and day until the repairs are complete. Please check online at 511.alberta.ca for updates on construction. They will change the information posted on the map when construction is complete and the bridge has been re-opened.