The Alida community extends sincere sympathy to all the Hubbard families on the death of Florence Hubbard at the Redvers Health Centre on March 14 at the age of 96 years.
She was predeceased by her husband, Carl, parents, seven brothers and four sisters, her in-laws, three brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. Florence is survived by her six children, their spouses and families – Elda (Bill) Duffus, Bob (Deb) Hubbard, Bill (Sharon) Hubbard, Allan (Charlene) Hubbard, Bonnie (Robert) Bevan and Laurie Hubbard (Blake Stovin). A private family graveside service was held at the Carnduff Cemetery.
The Alida community also extends sincere sympathy to the Shier families on the death of Art Shier at Carnduff’s Sunset Haven on March 17 at the age of 90. Art was predeceased by his wife Isabel and other family members. He is survived by his three daughters Inez (Doug) Powley, Corrine (Tim) Spithakis, Jo-Ann (Mike) Walter and four grandchildren, his brother Steward (Lorraine) Shier, sisters-in-law Margaret Shier and Shirley Bendtsen as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held at the Oxbow Cemetery.
Been keeping busy at the library here in town these last few days, and likely for many days to come, trying to get things cleaned up as much changing will be happening as time goes by. We will be trying to get rid of some books (novels, paperbacks, non-fiction, etc.). If interested please contact Eleanor Harrison or myself and we will make some arrangements.
We received our first vaccination on March 19 and it’s so comforting to know that this stage is well underway now and maybe in another month one will be able to move about so much easier while feeling safer in doing so.
It is now officially spring, and it is so nice to be able to feel the much welcomed warmth that comes with this season. Before one realizes it we’ll be seeing the green grass, trees leafing out, pussy willows and wild flowers coming to life. Birds are arriving again and newborn calves are so nice to see out in the pastures as they romp about. Actually in another week it will be Easter – another sure sign that it is spring. Hopefully we will also receive some much need rain to help wash the last of the winter away and bring on more new spring life.
It is very dry, so please be careful when you are out cleaning up the yard, fields etc. Don’t burn if it’s not necessary.
Please remember folks to keep me posted whenever you have news – simply contact me anytime. Call me at 306-443-2496, text 306-485-8561 or e-mail g.cowan@sasktel.net on the happenings that are going on in and around Alida as well as within your own family circle.
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