Local News

Diane Horachek has just returned from a trip to Abbotsford, BC where she attended a memorial service for her cousin's daughter, Cheryl McCormach, who passed away on Dec. 22, 2011 from an overdose of the drug, Ecstasy.

Congratulations to the Melville Millionaires Pee Wee Provincial Team on their wins on the weekend. Saturday's game 9-2 win with Colby Jacoba getting a hat trick - way to go Colby! Sunday's game against Lumsden/Bethune 12-4 win.

Congratulations to our Cougars, a triple win Friday night 4-1 win over Churchbridge and 8-0 win over Moosomin, on Saturday & Sunday and 4-2 over Lumsden. They won round one with a total paints of 10-4 over Lumsden.

Our unseasonably warm weather has escaped... Winter finally hit... coffee row on Jan. 17 was very cold outside but the 14 brave coffee drinkers inside enjoyed a very warm and hospitable time together in spite of the abrupt change of climate.

Well, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.

Laketown Leaders next Bingo day is Thurs., Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Stirling Room. This is a fun event and all are welcome. The Saltcoats Seniors regular club meeting is Mon., Feb. 6 at 10:00 am.

Happy New Year Everybody! Congratulations to the Cougars on their recent wins. A nice way to end the year. Be sure to attend the next game on Fri., Jan. 6 against Churchbridge and Saturday against Whitewood, both at 8 p.m. in the Bredenbury rink.

On Dec. 4, 2011, the Calder Good Neighbour Centre held their Christmas Party and Birthday Party.

The Village of Dubuc and the local Housing Authority Board held a joint Christmas Party on Nov. 30 at the Hut. There were 18 in attendance for a chicken supper catered by Kim Drozda of Stockholm..

St. Michael's Parish in Goodeve would like to thank Bishop Michael for the lovely service.