There were a lot of familiar faces at Bonnyville Seniors’ Drop-In Centre for their 50th Anniversary luncheon in William McGregor Hall on Tuesday. William McGregor was of course one of them. McGregor had a key role in getting the project started 50 years ago, as did many other volunteers. Ernie Isley was another who helped […]
Christmas and New Years Day have come and gone, and winter activities are resuming. For some organizations the holiday period is their busiest time, planning and presenting special events and programs for the season. For others, activity continues as normal, but with a Christmas theme. And some take a brief hiatus. But as they say […]
The Lakeland celebrated Alberta Seniors Week with fun, facts, and food. Community organizations offered enjoyable and informative activities all week long, with plenty of socializing and lots to eat. St. Paul Regional FCSS conducted their annual Seniors Week tour with luncheons in St. Paul, Heinsburg, Mallaig, Elk Point, and Ashmont. The events included games, local […]
Curling is known as The Roarin’ Game, partly because of the rumbling sound of heavy granite sliding on pebbled ice. The game’s cousin, floor curling, is taking on a roar of its own. The wooden “rocks” that have been used in the game for years aren’t being made anymore, and the new version—plastic rocks that […]
The Bonnyville Seniors’ Drop-In Centre is looking to keep its momentum going. The centre has been slowly but steadily finding its stride again as it emerges from three years of Covid uncertainty. Following their annual general meeting last week, newly-elected president Sherry Hennessey is optimistic as she and the new board look at plans for […]
The M.D. of Bonnyville council has approved annual funding for seniors’ societies in Bonnyville, Cold Lake, and Glendon. The Bonnyville Seniors Drop-In Centre, the Cold Lake Seniors’ Society, and the Glendon and District Seniors Citizens Club will each receive $15,000 per year to support their operations. “We’re thrilled,” said Germaine Prybysh, president of the Bonnyville […]