MAYFAIR — 2023 Christmas is now a memory. Hopefully, everything went well for people who had to travel a distance to be with other family members. Travellers did not have to endure bad road conditions in our area thank goodness.
Mayfair’s Catholic Church mass at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 is the last for this calendar year. In January, February and March the services will be moved to Sundays at 1 p.m. Being rural and the priest having to travel to different parishes it is a challenge to keep everyone happy with a time change.
It’s a tradition for most people to drive around the city blocks viewing the colourful Christmas lights, inflatables, shimmery and glittery displays and loudspeakers playing music in some yards. It’s wonderful to drive by and see the true meaning of Christmas with a nativity scene in their front yards.
Most curling rinks are bustling with bonspiels. Social media along with posters and other avid curlers will give you all of the necessary information.
Rabbit Lake bar owner Joan Dzialo is advertising it will be open on New Year's Day from noon to 5 p.m. It was also open on Christmas Eve with shortened hours to accommodate the locals. Joan goes above and beyond to keep everyone happy.
Partygoers who love bringing in New Year’s Eve with a bang, check around, as even many small towns and villages are hosting a great night out after not having anything due to COVID-19 in the past. The curling club in Shell Lake is having a fundraiser in the local hall Dec. 31 with DJ Mister Eee. Only advance tickets at $25 per person by contacting 306-714-0013 and 306-314-1996.
There is a newly established butcher shop a few minute's drive north of Fairholme (near Glaslyn) called “Narrow Path Meats.” Offered are homegrown eggs and meat. They also offer custom meat processing of wild game, bison and beef with slaughtering available on this farm site. The website is [email protected] or call 306-386-7008 8.
Many farmers are pre-booking their spring custom fertilizer spreading now to not be disappointed. Spring is a hectic time on the farm and even though there are many applicators to choose from they book up rapidly.
Wishing a healthy and prosperous 2024 to all of the readers of this newspaper. May the world finally have “peace on Earth.” Happy New Year!
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