In the Community

St. Vital Catholic Women's League will celebrate their 50th anniversary Nov. 16. The program will begin at 5 p.m. with the Holy Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Albert Thévenot. This will be followed by a banquet at 6:45 p.m.

A speedy recovery is wished to Robert Greer, as he had surgery done on his knee in a Saskatoon hospital. He spent a week recovering with his daughter Christine Greer at Lloydminster and now he is back home.

This thanksgiving weekend has blessed us with good weather. It is only 10 C, but lots of sunshine. Those who are still combining are thankful for the continued fine, dry weather.

Whether you know the event as a "fowl supper" or a "fall supper," this time honoured tradition is always anticipated in the communities they take place.

Last week most of the elementary bulletin boards were covered with turkeys and reasons to be thankful. We hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and thought about all the reasons they are thankful and lucky to be living in Canada.

Local craftsman, Geordie Smith, presented a baby rattle to Mayor Ian Hamilton Wednesday. Hamilton will send it to Buckingham Palace. In 1982 Smith was attending the College in Brockville, Ont.

The Reigning Riders got together at Brian and Darcy Yasieniuks' ranch Oct. 6 for another fun day. Enbridge and 4-H Canada put on a contest where members get together and construct their vision of where 4-H is headed in the future.

Oct. 9 - Rose Danychuk is happy to report the birth of her sixth great-grandchild, Olivia Summer Dorosh, a sister for two-year-old Gaven. The proud parents are Brett and Kelly Dorosh of Biggar. Everyone is doing very well. Congratulations everyone.

The Megabowl that Colonsay, Allan and Borden Volleyball teams participated in Oct. 9 raised over $5,000 for the Saskatchewan Children's Foundation.

Who can remember spending Saturday nights with family in front of the black and white television watching Hockey Night in Canada? Todd Devonshire, author of Rink Burgers, can and quite vividly, as his book explains.