Sibbald News, Apr. 1 2021

Reported by Lee Switzer

Ah, the simple pleasure of going to the sink and turning on water or flipping a light switch in the dark. Monday, March 29, a blizzard roared through our area causing widespread power outages and road closures. We awoke to no power and a screaming wind. Visibility was almost nil so we lit the wood burning stove and thought things would settle down. Funny this storm was predicted and then all snow was removed from the weather app we use! We managed fine laying low but send our thoughts to our ranching neighbours/friends who lost calves in that storm. Glad more critters were saved but conditions were horrid. The sun was shining yesterday but power wasn’t restored until late Tuesday afternoon. Thank you to the ATCO crew for repairing this service. As for snow, the wind blew everything into yards and trees. The fields really don’t have anything. We have a drift in our yard over ten feet high and the deck has a path cleared in the four foot drifts. Oh well, moisture is moisture and we’ll take anything.

The local school kids and staff are enjoying spring break this week and will return after Easter Monday next week. Sending Easter blessing that from sacrifice comes the promise of life and love. Take care and enjoy these new beginnings.