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Asquith, Delisle, Donavon, Grandora, Harris, Kinley, Laura, Perdue, Pike Lake, Swanson, Tessier, Vanscoy, Zealandia
Volume 18 Number 7
July 2017
Your COMMUNITY... Your NEWSPAPER
Delisle Summer Fest is on July 29 & 30
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Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday at Pike Lake Park Details on Page 7
ith only a couple weeks to go, the Delisle Rec Board and Vanscoy Agricultural Society are excited to host the first ever Summer Fest. Over 15 different organizations are working together like, Skate Delisle, Laura 4H, and the local Telemiracle Fundraiser Committee. A lot of exciting attractions are returning, including parade, Show
& Shine and fireworks; as well as new additions like the Delisle & District Fire Department's Chili Cook-off.
See Poster on Back Page
Summer Fest is funded by generous sponsors and wonderful volunteers. If you're interested in helping out with the event, or future events, please contact the Delisle Rec Office at 306-493-8283
306 - 281 - 7026
Asquith Fire Department Pig Roast & Auction
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n June 10, 2017 the Asquith Fire Department and the Asquith First Responders held their Pig Roast Supper and Auction. This event was originally initiated in 2011 to help AFD/AFR raise funds to cover the purchase of extrication tools. Building on the success of the first supper and auction, AFD/AFR hosted similar events in 2014 and 2016; each year adding different attractions and venues. The latest rendition of the Pig Roast included a show and shine, beer gardens, afternoon DJ, bouncy castle and dunk tank, barbecue lunch and fencing demonstration provided by the fencing club, the Cotton Candy man, supper, silent and live auctions and a street dance.
The flow of attendees throughout the day was constant and all of the events attracted people for either a view, a bite, a drink or friendly discussion. The pig was the main attraction as it was being roasted all day at the front of the Elk’s Hall; the smell was amazing and had people anticipating supper. The show and shine featured 25 vehicles and included old classics, new muscle cars, semi-trucks, motorcycles and even an army service truck. The fencing club filled bellies in the afternoon with burgers and hot dogs and gave fencing demonstrations throughout the day. The hall and beer gardens were packed at supper and everyone enjoyed the meal; all 200 tickets were sold and then some. The auction was well attended and all the donated items
went quickly. The street dance finished off the day with a live band. The people of the Asquith Fire Department and the Asquith First Responders are constantly surprised and amazed at the support shown by the residents, businesses and organizations of Asquith and surrounding area. Without this support we would not be able to continue doing what we do. We would like to thank everyone who helped make this event a success this year. Whether you contributed through a donation, volunteered your time, gave of your business or came to enjoy the event; your contribution is greatly appreciated. Mere words cannot express our gratitude. Submitted by Asquith Fire Dept. and Asquith First Responders
Mel Meikle and crew from Hog Wild serve up a whole roast pig
Summer Destinations Guide Your Guide to Local Activities and Events on Pages 6 - 7
INDEX
Editorial........................... p. 2 Red Williams................... p. 3 MP Report...................... p. 11
Council Reports............... p. 4 RCMP Report................... p. 5 Farm Reports................... p. 8
Consumer’s Corner.............. p. 9 Community Calendar........ p. 10 Business Directory............. p. 11
Local Activities and Events Guide on Pages 6 - 7
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