Youngstown Communiqué: Dangerous winds and beautiful sunsets

By Robert Blagen
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That was quite the Alberta Clipper storm we were subjected to last week, with a couple of rain showers and a flurry of snow mixed in for good measure. The wind across the province was reported to have set some new speed records, and much damage was reported. Here in town, it did a bit of damage by tearing off shingles and siding on buildings as well as lost and blown away items be searched for and returned to their rightful place/owner. It made for some treacherous conditions driving conditions and polishing up the streets, sidewalks, and other areas one might try to walk on to top it all off. Please be careful when you are out and about walking.

I don’t know if you have been noticing of late, but we sure have been having some wonderfully colourful and beautiful sunrises and sunsets these past few months. If you haven’t noticed, take the opportunity to check them out. Some of them almost take your breath away. Some great news, The Small World Cafe here in town, recently built and owned by Lester and Sarah Klassen, has opened up for business, offering a “Take out” menu. Dianne Nelson has taken on the duties of Chef and is in charge of the kitchen. For the time being, their plan is to be open from 9:30-4:30 Monday - Friday. I have tried it and what I had was very good. You won’t be disappointed.

I would like to send my condolences out to Ken Baltas of Hanna’s family and friends, who has died recently.

Although the thermometers seem to show that temperatures are hovering around 0, give or take a few degrees, I find it feels much colder with the windy conditions. On Sunday night, we again had some rain showers and then a skiff of snow. Now the weatherman is predicting much colder conditions with some stormy squalls thrown in for good measure. It looks like it may be time for some more winter fun!