Acadia Valley News - Courage to continue

Reported by Yolanda Kuhn
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This past week was a little warmer and sunnier than last week, although by the time you’re reading this I have a feeling we will be right back into the deep freeze again! I guess it is February in Alberta and according to Balzac Billy we’re in for 6 more weeks of it.

Salons have been open for a couple of weeks now, my son can finally see again and I’ll be getting my turn this week as well. Michelle has been busy plugging away at her never-ending list. Dan says the A.V. Diner will be open for indoor dining at a limited capacity starting February 8th as the government has eased restrictions again. Did you know that Dan makes some pretty delicious Chinese Food? If you give him a days notice he will gladly make an order for you. He also serves hot chocolate for those who are out enjoying the rink and are in need of a warm drink.

Stan Brooks was the winner of the 50/50 that was drawn February 1st, he’s $612.50 richer now! The next draw will take place March 1st, tickets are available at The Store, Skappak’s Farm supply or contact a Rec. Club member. Congrats to Gage Lemare who was this years Rec. Club Scholarship recipient. After a discussion with the M.D. it has been decided to close the Arena and the Curling rink for the season. Hopefully next year things will be able to operate as usual. The Rec. Club has also decided to cancel the annual family fishing derby due to covid restrictions. Please feel free to take advantage of Alberta Fish and Wildlife’s FREE family fishing weekend from February 13th-15th. Get the family together and spend some time at the A.V. Reservoir located south west of town. Although we can’t curl this year our Ice to Dice committee has an online fundraiser planned for March 1st-7th. I will keep you updated as more details become available.

Scott & Marie Cowan and family, Chris & Jena Skappak and boys, Cresten, Ayden and Alyssa Andersen enjoyed an afternoon of skiing at Elkwater last Sunday.

The W.P.S. Students Union will be selling sausage and perogies, orders are due March 4th with a delivery date of March 24th.

Our thoughts and prayers go to Betty Lynn-Benson who finished her last chemo treatment today in lethbridge. She can not wait to ring the cancer free bell. We are thinking of you Betty!

Thanks for reading this week. I will end with a quote from Winston Churchill “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the COURAGE TO CONTINUE that counts.”