MAIDSTONE — Ronald Gordon Foster passed away at Maidstone Health Complex on Monday, Jan. 15 at the age of 71. Sincere sympathy is extended to Ron’s wife, Lorna, daughters: Sylvia (Will), Stacy and Kathy (Michael), all of Ron’s grandchildren and brother, Bill (Mary-Ellen) as well as other relatives and friends. The funeral is Thursday, Jan. 24 at Maidstone Legion Hall at 2 p.m.
Maidstone Senior Jets won their game 7-4 against Perdue Pirates Friday, Jan. 19, breaking a six-game losing streak. Hopefully, this is the start of a winning trend. Don’t forget the Maidstone Senior Jets’ Steak Night fundraiser is this Saturday, Jan. 27 at Maidstone Legion Hall. Contact Arlinda at 306-893-8185 or any player.
Congratulations to Maidstone High School’s Junior B Girls’ basketball team for coming in third at a tournament in Marshall last weekend. Eight teams were playing with E. S. Laird and Eagleview taking the top two spots and Maidstone winning 30-28 over Lashburn for third place.
Maidstone Legion Club Room had an excellent turnout for a Texas Hold’em tournament last Saturday with 30 players. Winners will be announced next week. The Chase the Ace jackpot will surpass the $3,000 mark this week, so be sure to get your tickets.
The Regional 4-H Curling tournament took place in Radisson on Saturday, Jan. 20 with four senior and three junior teams competing. The local District 35 senior team lost both their games: 7-6 to District 38 (Paradise Hill/St. Walburg) and 8-6 to District 22 (Sunset Rangers).
Maidstone Minor Hockey Day was a huge success and fun for all. The minor Jets teams played great games with all but one of the teams being victorious. Scores and other results from the day will be reported next week. Out-of-town teams were impressed with the organization and camaraderie exhibited throughout the day.
Maidstone Museum board members held their “Christmas in January” celebration Jan 20. Twenty-nine adults and four children were treated to a scrumptious supper provided by the board members and some guests. The Yellowhead Ramblers played tunes before supper and after the meal, everyone enjoyed the antics of a gift exchange game. Thank you to all who participated in making it a wonderful evening.
Maidstone Curling Club presents the Midwest Oil ‘R’ Ag Curling Bonspiel Feb. 9-10. At least two team members must be in the oil or agriculture industry. Calcutta and platters are Friday night, banquet and entertainment Saturday night and teams are guaranteed three games. For more information, to enter or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Stephen Myer at 306-893-8414, Cory Krepps at 780-871-3478 or maidstonecurlingclub@hotmail.ca.
