The Alida Recreation Board conducted their first-ever online Facebook auction on April 9-11.
Our community and the surrounding area were canvassed and we gratefully accepted a wide variety of items to put on the auction. Just over 80 lots were photographed and posted on our Facebook event for anyone to bid on. Bidding opened April 9 at 9 a.m. and April 11 at 9 p.m.
It was fun watching the bidding. Lot 1 – Alida shopping spree was offered as a draw with participants purchasing squares for $10. This draw was made Sunday with Brittany Dubuc being the winner. After all the items were paid for and picked up on April 13, the Alida Recreation Board had raised over $12,000, including cash donations. Being the very first time trying this kind of fundraiser there were glitches along the way but that will help make another one even better.
Huge appreciation to our donors, bidders, and winners for making this event a success.
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Margaret (Boody) Lemieux, who passed away on April 16, in her 97th year. She is was predeceased by her husband Joe Lemieux, parents Ed and Vi Hartley, brothers Bill and Bob, as well as Joe’s siblings and their spouses. Lemieux is survived by her children Daryl (Shirley), Bob (Jane), Melodye (Ross) Dubuc, Betty (Dennis) Burnett, Terry (Terry), Donna (Paul) Faber, Doug (Darlene), 24 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences are also extended to all other family members and friends.
Before I wish the new ones a happy birthday I must apologize to Jaxon Peet who had his birthday last week – I had his name wrong, it’s not Jason, should have read Jaxon – sorry bud, hope you had a great day. Now on to this coming week – Happy Birthday to Neil McIntyre, Charly Boutin, Brenda Lemieux, Ray Kernel, Shandi Boutin, Alivia Schulhauser and Pete Nissen – hope you all have a great day on your special day.
Please remember folks to keep me posted whenever you have news – simply contact me anytime, either call me at 306-443-2496, text 306-485-8561 or e-mail g.cowan@sasktel.neton the happenings that are going on in and around Alida as well as within your own family circle.
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