Tickets are selling fast for live dinner theatre put on by Old Mill Players of Mayfair with performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Feb. 24, 25 and 27. This comedy, titled One Toe in the Grave written by Jack Sharkey, will certainly be a crowd pleaser. Tickets are available by contacting Norma Sherman at 306-824-4616 or if you plan on taking the bus from North Battleford for the Sunday performance, please contact Lorne Lavallee at 306-445-0651. Tickets are only $25, with additional fees if you take the bus.
Gospel and country singer Ivan Chartrand from Prince Albert was a real hit this past Thursday in Rabbit Lake. He grew up near Swan River, Man., moved to Winnipeg and as an adult relocated to Prince Albert. Chartrand hosts the annual gospel jamboree in Prince Albert and this year it is slated for Aug. 11-13. He travels great distances across Canada to entertain and I was in the Rabbit Lake audience to hear his great talent. The small audience were wishing that more of their friends would have attended, as Ivan and his backup guitarist, retired RCMP officer Wilf Savisky, put on an entertaining show. One of his compositions, How Far is Heaven, has had 3.2 million views on Facebook.
Jim and Elaine Tomkins work hard at trying to bring in entertainment to their small village and the proceeds go to the Seniors’ Sunrise Circle club. The next concert will be Friday, March 24 with Saskia and Darrel performing their delightful show called Song of the Prairies. They were nominated by the Vancouver Island (where they are residents) Music Awards for duo of the year. I have been to two of their concerts and their songs change every time. Saskia and Darrel have toured with Gary Fjellgaard. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17.50 at the door. Call Jim at 306-841-7181 for more information.
Ukrainian Christmas Eve was celebrated by Elizabeth and Roman Ewanchuk of Redfield with 30 family members. Thank goodness SaskPower’s scheduled power outage was shorter than what had been announced, as power came back on by around 1 p.m., giving enough time to cook the evening meal. Traditionally, there are 12 Ukrainian Christmas Eve dishes and the Ewanchuks prepared most of them.
Being a volunteer is always a rewarding experience and Ed Clark can attest to this. He was one of many who volunteered at Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling in North Battleford a few weeks ago. He got to meet many interesting people from across Canada and abroad.
The funeral of Derek Kuffert, oldest son of Judy and Willie Kuffert, brought in an extra large crowd to the Dekker Centre Jan. 21. Derek was the regional sales manager at the C.F Industries branch in Calgary, Alta. and many co-workers from as far away as Chicago, Ill. were present on that day to bid farewell. Derek and his wife were outdoor enthusiasts and they had owned a beautiful cabin at Chitek Lake until a year and a half ago. They travelled a great distance every chance they could get to be here winter and summer, to fish, snowmobile and ski and visit family and friends.
It was nice to see so many familiar faces from Chitek Lake at the funeral.
I briefly announced Derek’s passing last week in my report, but again, our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the Kuffert family.
January is almost gone, so this means only two more months of winter, hopefully with a few more warm spells.
Entertainer Ivan Chartrand and backup guitarist Wilf Savisky at Rabbit Lake Hall Jan. 19. Photo by Elaine Woloshyn
