The junior high students from the Byemoor School along with the junior high students from the Big Valley School completed a six-week simulated parliament project. The task incorporated project-based-learning and on May 20 the groups gathered for a final time at the Byemoor School for a mock parliamentary debate. During the process, the students formed three political parties, assumed the role of political leaders and developed five political policies to debate. It was a good learning exercise for the students and nice for them to have the opportunity to develop a hands-on understanding of how politics works.
On Thursday, the students from the Byemoor School traveled to Stettler to meet with the trustees of the Clearview School Division. The students reported on the simulated parliament project they had just completed.
The Byemoor School kindergarten has also been busy. On Tuesday they enjoyed a ride on the steam train at Stettler. It was the year-end trip for the class. On Friday, the kindergarten hosted Grandma's Day when they were joined by many of their grandmas for an entertaining afternoon.
Remember the coffee party at the Endmoor Drop-in Centre on June 4 at 2 p.m. It is one of the events planned to mark Seniors' Week, which has been proclaimed from June 1-7. The County is providing a fruit tray and all are welcome to attend to appreciate the many valued contributions our seniors have made to our communities.
Kayla Keessar, daughter of Byron and Linda Wilkie and bride-elect of Jerad Wood, will be honoured with a bridal shower on June 7 at 2 p.m. at the Ramada Inn in Stettler. All are welcome to attend.
We send anniversary wishes to Art and Lucy Gutsche who celebrate 62 years of marriage on June 5. We wish Art and Lucy many more happy years together. The Gutsches were long time Endiang residents and are now retired in Hanna.
Happy 65th birthday wishes go out to Jack Hayden, celebrating his special milestone on June 6. Enjoy those pension cheques, Jack.
Many from our district attended the Hand Hills Stampede on the weekend. It was the 99th edition and is the longest running consecutively held stampede in the country.
Mark and Julie Jones along with Greg and Debbie Herzog of Delia spent a few days touring points of interest in Saskatchewan. The Herzogs celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary on the trip.
Jesse Jack was in Calgary on the weekend playing on the girls' hockey team, the Central Alberta Rage. The team won the bronze medal in the Calgary AAA Invitational tournament. Way to go, Jesse.
Some ladies from our community attended the Strawberry Tea held in Scapa on Monday. The Strawberry Tea has been a long-running tradition in Scapa.
Thought for the day — "Be kind to unkind people, they need it the most."