Local notes and events from Lac du Bonnet and area
Community updates list meetings at Municipal Hall and Village Office on April 12 and 13. Reported wallet recovery credits local youths for honesty. Socials include a housewarming, school concert plans, and a mixed bonspiel. Obituaries, births, and local sports results are noted along with a playful childhood reminiscence.
Pointe du Bois High School Bonspiel Winners and Local Events
High school rink led by Gordon Pringle Hugh Goddard Pamela Preece and Marlene Frejek won first prize in the second event at a March 20 bonspiel in Great Falls. A family bonspiel March 27 28 attracted 18 rinks with the Blondahl Ethel Ellen Brian rink taking top honors. A consolation went to Annie Frejek’s rink. St Marys Anglican ladies auxiliary hosted a Tupperware party March 24. Vestry social March 31 featured whist winners Mies dames M Knox R Laurie M Pringle A Niemi J Bricknell K Thompson and raffle holder Walter Frejek. Mrs Akins and grandson Brent visiting.
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Gordon Pringle
Hugh Goddard
Pamela Preece
Marlene Frejek
Pointe du Bois
R. Blondahl
Ethel
Ellen
Brian
John Smith
Kathleen Smith
Marion Pringle
Annie Frejek
St. Mary’s
Méesdames M. Knox
R. Laurie
M. Pringle
A. Niemi
J. Bricknell
K. Thompson
Walter Frejek
Childhood Memories of Anita Klassen on the Farm
A reminiscence of Anita's cheerful rural childhood on her parents’ farm. Tasks included milking, watering cattle, and chores, followed by lively winter games with siblings and workers. The piece recalls family routines, play under lamplight, and roughhouse romps that shaped early life.
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Jolly Musketeers
Warner
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