Harvest has been in full swing with above normal temperatures. The long weekend was a bit on the cool side and we even had to start the furnace in our camper one of those evenings. However it was a lazy weekend for us. There were things we should have been doing, but it was nice to sit back and read a good book.
The students returned to school Aug. 31, with the SRC holding a welcome back assembly in the first class of the day followed by the students settling into their home rooms. This year the school welcomed six newcomers who have moved into the area. These students are: Danielle Corbeil (Grade 11), Tristen Wagner (Grade 5), Ashten Wagner (Grade 1), Ryan Easton (Grade 1), Phillip Easton (Grade 3) and Latisha Easton (Grade 5). Welcome to the community and we hope you enjoy living here.
Congratulations to the August trip of the month winners, Kevin and Angela Blanchette of Edam, and the winners of the $100, Jerome and Paula Bru of North Battleford.
We would like to welcome a new business into the community. Louis McCaffrey has opened Drop Anchor RV Park just on the south outskirts of Edam. This will be a year round, full hook-up RV park. For more information contact Louis at 441-6212. Congratulations, Louis!
A show 'n' shine will be held Sept. 18 at the fire hall. Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to noon with the show from noon to 3 p.m. To enter contact Ray at 481-6438 or pick a registration form up at the post office.
The second annual Harvest Market will be held in conjunction with the show 'n' shine Sept. 18 from noon to 2 p.m. For more information contact Angela Blanchette at 397-2297.
The deadline to order and update your information for the community calendar is Sept. 15. Please contact Renee at 441-8720, or mail your information to Box 23 Edam, Sask. S0M 0V0. The cost of the calendars is $12 each. This will permit the calendar to be delivered at the Edam Fall Fair the last Saturday in October.
The second annual Minnehaha Trail Ride will be held on Oct. 2. The entry is $20 per adult and $10 per child under the age of 12. Registration will be at the Minnehaha Co-op Hall at 11 a.m. The ride will start at noon. For more information contact Kim Goodall at 397-2855.
The Edam Community Centre is holding a beef raffle, thanks to the donation of a 4-H beef by Louis' Electric. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20. You can purchase your ticket at the community centre, the Edam Credit Union or the post office. There will be two draws, each receiving a half of beef.
The school sport season has now started and I will have reports in the near future of the events and team results. With volleyball, cross country running and golf, the students will be busy with practices and tournaments. I will keep you posted.
