An important CORRECTION: My apologies but in announcing the invitation to send Alma Stowe birthday cards on the occasion of her 100th, I gave the wrong PCHome and address. Please send your cards to Alma Stowe, c/o Dinsdale Home, 510 6th Street, Brandon MB R7A 3N9. Thank you.
David and Heather Lelond were selected as the recipients of the 2024 Best Farm Home Grounds for District 4. Dave and Heather, along with several members of Prairie View Council and public works staff, attended the Good Roads Banquet on April 9th to accept the WSP Shield. Congratulations Dave and Heather.
The Mid West School of Dance held their yearend recital on Sunday, April 14 at the Hamiota Collegiate. Congratulations to the dancers from our community: Ezmae Armstrong-Wall, Avery Clark, Maci Fenty, Blair Howard, Katie Howard, Scarlett King and Jemma Sheane. A wonderful afternoon for the families and communities. Well done, dancers!
The UCW held their annual spring roast beef supper this past Sunday, April 14 at the community hall. Appreciation to all who came to enjoy and support this venture.
Congratulations are in order for the second year to the Miniota-Elkhorn C-Hawks on winning the Provincial Senior A cup, defeating St. Anne, at Virden Tundra Oil and Gas Place on April 14. Way to go boys!
Reese Lelond and Elly Priestley are members of the U14 Russell Club Volleyball team and they attended the Empire Volleyball Spring Spike Down Tournament in Minot ND on April 12-13, placing 7th out of 24 teams. The girls were cheered on by Jamie, Tiffany and Lilly Priestley, Tricia Lelond, Delbert and Pat Cole, and from Brandon Kelvin and Cathie Hollier.
Congratulations to Ashlynn Cousins on attaining gold and Adrianna Cousins on her silver medal at the Yorkton Gymnastics competition.
Michelle Bryant accompanied Hadley Bryant to the 2024 U13 Prospects Hockey tournament at Portage La Prairie this past weekend. Hadley and 19 other players from our region represented Yellowhead. Hadley’s team, Team Campbell went undefeated, placing first in the tournament. Way to go Hadley!
On April 6, Elly Priestley’s Highland Dance group, the Prairie Thistle Highland Dance Association hosted its spring Tartan open competition in Brandon. There were 41 dancers registered. Elly competed in the intermediate level, and place 3rd in three dances and 4th in another one. The competition day ended with a Scottish inspired meal of meat pies, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and a piece of shortbread. Those attending the lunch were then entertained by the group performing some of their dances. Congratulations Elly!
As we go to print, our area is welcoming our first spring rain to wash things off and get the growing season going. Nothing like a gentle April rain unless it is a June rain after the crops are in. April must be the next busiest month to June, as our community wraps up dance, gymnastics, hockey, holds our Donor’s Choice campaign, three suppers including the UCW supper, our welcoming evening and an MCC steak supper community fundraiser and more. “Who says there is nothing to do in a small rural community!” A Linda Clark quote
