“Ice To Dice” a huge success in Acadia Valley
By Pat Didychuk
After a 2 year absence, the Ice To Dice was a huge success in Acadia Valley Feb. 28th - March 6th with 27 teams taking place. It was the first event in 2 years for the curling rink and the new community hall was well used for the social events. The 50/50 jackpots grew each night, ranging from $500 to $5500. There were lots of raffles, draws and fun events. Wednesday was the cribbage tournament with winners Tom and Tyson Rafa. Thursday was the poker tournament with Levi Westerland coming out the winner. Roger and Jaime Didychuk prepared fancy cocktails on Thurs which were a huge success. Suppers were catered by Kelly Skappak, AV ECS and Oyen Day Care. Wing night on Wednesday prepared and sold 3000 wings! The Bonspiel winners were: A Event – Chance McCurdy rink; B Event – Carrolll Rink; C Event- Dillabough rink . The grand prize of a $4000 Vegas trip was won by the Dillabough rink consisting of Walker and Holly, and Aaron and daughter Jordanna. The many many sponsors and hard work of many volunteers made this event such a success. Steven Heeg and Ashton Kuhn were the MCs and part of the organizer team. Good Job!
Welcome to baby Bella Ann Heeg, daughter to Steven Heeg and Jenifer Breum on Feb. 18th.
The Post office lobby will be closed from 10:00pm to 6 am daily.
10 people joined together at the St. Mary’s Church on Wednesday, March 2nd to say prayers for Ukraine and World Peace. Linda Conway organized the readings , prayers and hymns.
Sympathy to the family of Bill Gibson, who passed away on March 8th in Oyen, at the age of 94.
Several people went to Medicine Hat for two days to work the casino for the AV Rec Club.
Congratulations to former resident, Antonia Schubert, who has now wrapped over 1360 clothes hangers! I am one of the lucky recipients of her work!
Wednesday afternoon games, cards, billiards, etc is being well attended. Everyone is welcome to come join us.
There will be a Town Hall RCMP Open House meeting on March 23rd at 7:00pm at the community hall. Come and ask questions and provide your thoughts on how you would like to see the community become a safer place.
Watch for some special events coming up in our new community club.
PHOTO: Steven Heeg, Holly Dillabough, Walker Dillabough, Aaron Dillabough, Jordanna Dillabough, Ashton Kuhn.
