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Memorial Bingo upcoming in Alida

Fundraiser will support Alida Recreation Board.
Alida Weekly News
The latest happenings in Alida.

ALIDA - The Lisette Dubuc Memorial Bingo Fundraiser will be at Alida Hall on Dec. 2. There will also be a Chinese auction and a silent auction throughout the evening, as well as a beer gardens. The Alida Rec. Board members appreciate the generous donations that they received for this event.

I noticed an obituary for Eugene Bender, formerly of Virden, Man., but was raised in the Sinclair area and attended Dannevirke Church.

He passed away Nov. 15 at the age of 83 at Brandon Regional Health Centre. He leaves behind his wife Betty, four children – Carla, Michael, Erica and Troy and their families. His funeral was Nov. 26 at Virden United Church. Condolences are extended to all family members.

The Alida community extends condolences to the family of Helen Gervais, who passed away Nov. 19 at the Regina General Hospital at the age of 97 years. She is survived by her three children – Randy (Jeanne), Bryan (Darlene) and Leanne (Dave) Sauder –10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She will be missed by her siblings and in-laws, as well as numerous extended families. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Octave, other siblings and three grandsons. A celebration of her life will take place Dec. 3 at Redvers Roman Catholic Church with a private family interment at Dannevirke Cemetery at a later date.

The Alida community extends sincere sympathy to Gloria Girard and the Girard family on the passing of her husband Dave Ince on Nov. 24 at Sylvan Lake, Alta. Gloria and Dave lived in Alida a few years ago. No further arrangements are known at this time.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Dianne (Ernest) Lemieux and Kathy (Alan) Arthur on the death of their sister Ella Thomson of Winnipeg, who died Nov. 24 at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her parents, Pete and Esther Sorensen and husband Jack.

Faye Walker visited in Saskatoon with her family the Nickels on Nov. 22, attended her granddaughters’ Claire and Piper choir concert, and returned home on Nov. 26.

Shelly Cowan and daughter Ainsley spent American Thanksgiving with the Nilsen family in Minot, N.D., from Nov. 24-27.