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June 17-19: Cowboy poetry gathering, fair grounds, Pincher Creek, Alta., 403-627-5855 or 888-298-5855 June 17-19: Alberta provincial plowing match, Wanham, Alta., 780-694-2080 June 18-19: Wagons West open house, Roblin, Man., 204-937-4276 June 19: Humming into Spring, Discover Alpacas workshop, Country Vista Alpacas, Duval, Sask., 306-771-4598 or 306-696-2882 June 22: Western Beef Development Centre field day, […] Read more

June 10-11: Indoor rodeo and world gopher races, Eston, Sask., 306-962-3843 or 306-962-3214 June 11-12: Peace River Forage Association of B.C. summer forage and livestock tour, begin at Dawson Creek, B.C. (Julie, 250-782-4501) June 12: Farmers Day, Sunnybrook Farm Museum, Red Deer, 403-340-3511 June 15-17: Western Canada Farm Progress Show, Exhibition Park, Regina (Cindy Peltier, […] Read more

Wanted: Address for a doll’s hospital, where old dolls are repaired or you can get parts for repair. – Effie Schlechter, Box 1242, Melville, Sask. S0A 2P0, 306-728-3522. Wanted: Photo or snapshot of Mary Adamson, first wife of John Stilborn. Was the mother of Sarah, John , Mary and Susan. Write: Jack Stilborn, Box 2619, […] Read more

June 3-4: Sheepstakes 2005, North County Recreation Complex, Picture Butte, Alta., 403-757-2395 June 3-5: Saskatchewan Women’s Institute meeting, Whitewood, Sask. (Virginia, 306-272-4191) June 5: Alberta Water Quality Awareness Day, 780-422-4385 June 8-10: Alberta Women’s Institutes conference, Norseman Inn, Camrose, Alta., 780-312-2440 June 10-11: Indoor rodeo and world gopher races, Eston, Sask., 306-962-3843 or 306-962-3214 June […] Read more

Drayton Valley, Alta., United Church 50 year celebration, Oct. 1-2. Saturday, supper 6 p.m. at Legion, $12 for adults, eight years and under no charge. Entertainment to follow. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Singspiration; 11 a.m. Worship with communion. We invite former ministers and members. RSVP church office, 780-542-5743 or Sheila Edwards, 780-542-2586. Stewart Valley, Sask., centennial […] Read more

Balfour Collegiate (formerly Balfour Technical School) 75th anniversary reunion, Oct. 7-9, Queensbury Downs, Regina. All former students, staff and support staff are invited. Friday: Registration, hospitality night. Saturday: Welcome, registration, continental breakfast, re-dedication ceremony, tours, buffet dinner, performance by Rory Allen. Sunday: Breakfast, entertainment. For more information or to register, call 306-779-2254 or visit balfour@rbe.sk.ca. […] Read more

May 27-28: Beekeeping course for beginners, Alberta Agriculture Crop Diversification Division North, Edmonton (Sam Muirhead, 780-415-2309, info; Deb Heidt, 800-387-6030, register) May 27-29: Historical Society of Alberta and Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society joint Lily and the Rose conference, Lakeland College, Lloydminster (Sask., 800-919-9437, Alta., 403-261-3662) May 28-29: Alberta Draft Horse Club and Dimmock Family […] Read more

May 21-23: Rawhide Rodeo, agricultural grounds, Wetaskiwin, Alta. (Arlene Grapentine, 780-352-2780) May 27-28: Beekeeping course for beginners, Alberta Agriculture crop diversification division north, Edmonton (Sam Muirhead, 780-415-2309, info; Deb Heidt, 800-387-6030, register) May 27-29: Historical Society of Alberta and Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society joint Lily and the Rose conference, Lakeland College, Lloydminster (Sask., 800-919-9437, […] Read more

Wanted: Crochet patterns for dresses for the Cabbage Patch dolls. Will pay for photocopying and postage. Write to Sonnia Faye, Box 71, Kelliher, Sask. S0A 1V0. Wanted: RM map that includes the Oban Junction west of Biggar, Sask. Father homesteaded in the area and wish to visit the site. Write to Jack Stilborn, Box 2619, […] Read more

Jutland and Burnside Schools 100 year celebration, July 23-24, Lone Pine Hall east of Didsbury, Alta. All former students, staff and friends are invited to attend. Registration 1 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call: Derek Page, 430-335-3044 or Shirley Thompson, 403-335-3787 as to costs, meals, etc. Balcarres homecoming and celebrate Saskatchewan centennial, July 29-31, 2005. […] Read more