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Successful Bingo fundraiser held in Alida

The latest happenings in the Alida area.
Alida Weekly News
The latest happenings in Alida.

ALIDA - The Alida Rec. Board members held another event on Dec. 1 at the Alida Hall. This was the second annual Lisette Dubuc Memorial Christmas Bingo fundraiser. There were special games, cash and prizes. There was also Chinese and silent auctions and a beer garden to enjoy.

It was a great way to start the holiday season off right. The board appreciated all donations received for this event and continued support for their events.

Act One Production held a meeting Nov. 28 to see if there was enough interest for another fundraising show this coming March. People's help is needed and will be greatly appreciated as lots of volunteers are needed.

It was decided to look around to see if there’s someone interested in acting in this year’s play or maybe at least helping out behind the scenes. The number that is interested will decide which play will be chosen. Let’s hope we’ll be able to hold another drama event in March.

Contact Shanna Carriere, Diane Potapinski, or Tim or Shelly Cowan if you’re interested and haven’t been contacted.

The Alida Golden Gate hosted a Christmas sign evening on Nov. 27. Torri Warken from Oxbow was the instructor. Ten women attended and fun was had by all.

Faye Walker travelled to Saskatoon Nov. 30 where she spent time with the Nickle family and watched her two younger granddaughters participate in the Saskatoon Children’s Choir presentation.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Wes and Rachelle Smith on the passing of his uncle Neil Holmes on Nov. 27. Neil had worked for Three Star Trucking and lived here in Alida before he returned to Pierson, Man.

On Dec. 1 the Cowans (Tim, Shelly, Gray and Edel) attended the Missoula Children’s Theatre in Redvers where Ainsley was one of the students who participated in the production of King Arthur’s Quest. It was a great show with a job well done by all. .

Sincere sympathy is extended to Dot Zelionka on the passing of her husband Lawrence on Dec. 2 at the age of 97 years at the Moosomin Heath Centre. Condolences are also extended to all family members.