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This week
DAR R E L L N E SBIT T / CR O SSR O ADS T H IS W E E K With much of the province welcoming temperatures in the mid-20s, plenty of sunshine, and drying winds over the weekend and into the start of the week, farmers took full advantage to focus on harvesting once again. This crew was found harvesting canola and kicking up plenty of dust on Sunday, Oct. 4, between Newdale and Basswood in a field just off Highway 16. Over Thanksgiving, may all town folk give thanks to those who live off the land.
F uel Good D a y p um p s m ore th a n $18,0 0 0 into loca l rinks RAC HEAL FLIN TO FT Cro ssro a d s This W e e k
Rinks across the region are heading into the season with a little extra in the bank, thanks to Heritage Co-op’s Fuel Good Day. The Co-op raised more than $18,000 on Sept. 15. This year, the money went to recreation. Thirteen curling clubs and one skating rink across Heritage Co-op’s trading area will share the total. Six of those curling clubs are
close to home: Clanwilliam, Erickson, Minnedosa, Newdale, Sandy Lake and Shoal Lake. The Strathclair Skating Rink was the only non-curling facility on the list. The money came in a number of ways. Customers filled up at the pumps, topped up propane, ran their vehicles through the car wash and bought drinks. Others purchased recognition cards or stopped by community barbecues. Leanne DeVliegere is the CEO of Heritage Co-op. She said the day
showed what communities can do together. “Fuel Good Day is such a wonderful reminder of what can happen when communities come together for a common purpose,” DeVliegere said. “These curling clubs and skating facilities are much more than recreational spaces. They are gathering places where friendships are formed, generations connect, and communities thrive.” That rings true in small towns. On a January night, the rink is of-
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ten the busiest place around. It is where kids learn to skate, where seniors throw rocks in afternoon leagues and where neighbours catch up over coffee behind the glass. DeVliegere thanked the members, customers, staff, and volunteers who took part. Reg Clarke is Heritage Co-op’s director of operations for food and energy. He said every purchase counted. “When our members show up,
good things happen,” Clarke said. “Every litre pumped, every coffee bought, and every donation made added up to something meaningful for these community organizations.” He added that recreation facilities matter in rural and urban areas alike. “We’re pleased to help them continue serving local families for years to come,” Clarke said.
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