Acadia Valley News, Feb. 24, 2021

By Yolanda Kuhn

I need to start this weeks news with a bit of a retraction. On February 10th I reported well wishes for Betty Benson who had finished her chemo treatments and is now cancer free. She has finished her chemo treatments and starts radiation on March 8th. She hasn’t yet heard the words “cancer free”. We’re all thinking of you and hope that day comes very soon for you Betty.

The weather warmed up nicely for the Family Week Break. My family along with Grandma Lorraine spent a few days at our cabin on Moose Lake.

Pat and and Tony Dicychuk spent a few days in High River while Tony went to his specialist appointments in Calgary. They got to see their grandchildren which was wonderful after all these months being housebound.

Dan Grudecki and fiancé Whitney travelled to Vancouver Island to deliver some seeding supplies and visit with Bryce and Jill Rashleigh in Saanichton. They brought 2000 daffodil stems back with them to hand out in the community. This has been an ongoing tradition over the past few years. Thank you to Bryce and Jill Rashleigh for thinking of our community and sending a little pop of spring our way.

The Seniors Club has started a puzzle exchange. They have several puzzles at the Seniors Centre for your taking, exchanging, or dropping off your extra ones. If non-Senior members want to take part, please contact a member to let you into the centre. Happy puzzling!

We had to close the outdoor rink last week due to the warm weather. Hopefully, we will be able to flood again once the weather cools off. Watch Facebook for updates.

The Ice to Dice Bingo Fundraiser has started. There’s still time to participate, contact Chynna Kuhn (403-664-8592) to register your team for a chance to win a $4000 travel voucher Make sure to watch The Ice to Dice Fundraiser Facebook page for updates. The Rec. Club is also selling 50/50’s this month. The next draw will be made March 1st. You can get your tickets at The Store, Skappak’s Farm Supply or from a Rec. Club member.

Thanks for reading this week. I will end with a quote from Mark Twain, “Never regret anything that made you smile”