Acadia Valley News
By Yolanda Kuhn
yakuhn@hotmail.com
I guess I’m going to try my hand at being the Acadia Valley news correspondent, bare with me as I try my best to fill some pretty big shoes. Thank you to Pat Didychuk for her contributions over the past 6 years!
We’ve found ourselves in a deepfreeze this past week, a bit of a shock to the system as we’ve been spoiled with warmer than usual temperatures for the better part of the winter so far.
The talk of the town is the new sign showcasing a picture of our future new hall. Armor Building Systems of Brooks is the lead contractor on the project. They’re hoping to start construction April 1st 2021 (weather permitting) with completion expected sometime fall 2021.
The Seniors are not holding any meetings or activities right now due to Covid, however they are still collecting the annual dues. Please drop off your dues at the Seniors Centre or send by mail $10 per person. New members are always welcome.
The Rec. Club is selling 50/50 tickets, monthly draws will take place the 1st Monday of every month. Tickets are available at The Store, Skappak’s Farm supply or contact a Rec. Club member. The outdoor rink has been a hit up until the recent cold snap, hopefully it warms up soon! Due to the current health restrictions, The Arena and Curling rink remain closed, unfortunately we have to cancel our annual Ladies Bonspiel. Stay tunned for updates regarding the Ice to Dice. We are hoping to be able to have our Family Fishing Derby on February 14th, provided the Health restrictions will allow it. The Acadia Valley Diner remains open for take out orders only from Monday- Saturday.
The A.V. Butcher Shop is having a sale from February 1st-8th.
Warren Peers School received a generous donation of $2000 from T.C. Energy and $1000 from F.C.C to put towards the hot lunch program which provides FREE hot lunches for their students.
Darci, Craig and big sister Zoey Skappak welcomed a new baby girl Ryan Alexandra Skappak born on January 7th.
Congratulations to Scott and Stevie Heeg on the arrival of their baby boy Emerson James Heeg who was born on January 24th.
Thanks for reading this week. I will end with a quote from William James “Act as if what you do makes a difference. IT DOES”
Photo: Construction on the new Acadia Valley Community Hall is expected to start at the beginning of April (weather permitting), with completion expected sometime in the fall.