Western Development Museum volunteers have succeeded in getting a 1909, 20-horsepower Fairbanks Morse gas stationary engine running. In the past it was used to run a threshing machine and to grind grain on a farm near Moose Jaw. After being donated to the WDM, the machine landed in North Battleford, where it sat, rusting for many years. There are other smaller engines also being repaired. Video of the engine running can be seen on Facebook.
Family Day events were hosted at the museum, bringing out many families to enjoy outdoor activities.
Sympathy goes out to Lois Syhut and family of Sonningdale on the recent passing of her husband of 61 years, John Syhut. John, 83, was born and raised in Sonningdale and went to Spartin Sonningdale School. He returned to the family farm, where he and Lois raised purebred cattle and sold bulls to ranchers. They sold the farm and business and set up a house trailer in Sonningdale. John was able to have a little garden, an activity he enjoyed. They had close neighbours he liked to help and participated in community activities. Funeral service was held in Sonningdale Community Hall and interment in the Sonningdale Cemetery.
