A year to remember in Elk Point and around the world
from Elk Point Review by Vicki Brooker
There are two articles that follow: a general news year in review, as well as a sports year in review.
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Another year has come and gone, bringing exciting. developments, such as the news that Elk Point would become the home of the Northern Lights Library System headquarters, colorful events, such as the RCMP Musical Ride, and the making of history, in the unveiling of the 36 foot statue of Peter Fidler, as well as the day to day occurrences in the life of the community. Let's look back at some of the highlights...
JANUARY
The year started out with increases ranging from 50 percent to 600 percent in licence fees for businesses, trades and occupations operating in Elk Point.
Brenda Paul of Bonnyville gave birth to Elk Point's New Year's Baby, a daughter, on January 7.
Verona Lea Flanders took over the post of Further Education Coordinator as Gladys Drobot retired.
Golf Club President Ed Buck visited Town Council to outline the Club's plans for expansion, and to suggest cooperation in the operation of various recreation land facilities.
Canada Day planning got underway January 16, with plans for a bagpipe band, face painting and a petting zoo suggested at the first meeting.
Elk Point's first used oil recycling depot opened January 25, with representatives of the codevelopers, the Provincial Government and Turbo Resources, on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Town Council met with their St. Paul counterparts to discuss matters of mutual concern.
Alberta Chamber of Commerce President Wilfred Barranoik was guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and officiated in the swearing in of 1991 President Dave Yake.
Noreen Energy Resources announced plans for 35 new wells to be drilled in the area,
The community bid two sad farewells at the end of the month, as Ed and Annette Gregoraschuk closed the doors of their MacLeod’s store after 27 years, and Pat Vincent left the Town's employ to take up a post in Slave Lake.
FEBRUARY
After much careful deliberation, and a 71 to 17 vote by the membership, Pioneer Circle's Board of Directors voted unanimously to purchase a building owned by Donna and Doug McPherson for their new Seniors Drop In Centre.
Elk Point and District Lions Club celebrated their 20th anniversary with a well attended banquet and dance.
Elk Point Town Council took another look at plans for the proposed Community Cultural Centre, with indications that downsizing of the structure was being considered. Input from nine community organizations was gathered and discussed by the Building Society.
Council studied a report on storm sewers and utility line upgrading, which estimated that Elk Point's needs could add up to as much as $1.7 million, and then might not solve all of the Town's drainage problems.
Council also agreed to make a bid for the Northern Lights Library System Headquarters, when a previous NLLS motion to locate the headquarters in Vegreville was rescinded.
An upswing in Chamber of Commerce attendance resulted from holding a dinner meeting rather than the customary noon luncheon.
Three groups from Elk Point presented briefs to the NADC at a public forum in St. Paul.
Elk Point Red Cross launched their annual campaign, with volunteer canvassers honored for their many years of service.
MARCH
Elk Point Chamber of Commerce streamlined their committee structure, and laid plans for a Junior Achievement program in Elk Point, 4-H Public Speaking was underway, with Daleen Gunderson and Lily Thomson winning in Heinsburg, Claudia Naber and Becky Allan topping the Elk Point MultiClub Speak-Off, and Bret Holthe, Jaylene Purdy and Kathy Stone winning the Saddle Slickers competition.
A $145,000 Community Facility Enhancement Program grant presented to the Pioneer Circle meant that that group's plans for a new senior’s drop-in centre could go ahead.
New Town Administrator Ken Kendall, formerly of High Prairie, was welcomed by Town Council.
Elk Point Lioness Club sponsored a Theatre Evening featuring the Mannville Performing Arts Society in “Bye Bye Birdie.”
Heinsburg Community School sponsored a Multicultural Week and explored the customs and cultures of many countries.
Elk Point won the right to be the new home of the Northern Lights Library System on the fourth ballot decision over Vegreville.
Billie Milholland took the news of the 1992 Bicentennial of Fort George and Buckingham House to the Tourism Industry of Alberta Conference. BIAC funding for promotion of the Bicentennial was announced. The Cold Lake Integrated Resource Plan was brought before the community at an open house.
“Be Kind To The Earth” was set as the 1991 Canada Day theme.
APRIL
Darlene and Calvin Kozicky won the County of St. Paul's first ever Conservation Farm Family award.
Harvey Aarbo was elected President of the Alberta Cow Calf Association.
Elk Point Surface Rights Association celebrated their 10th anniversary and presented a report outlining the many developments of the decade,
Town Council heard from Elk Point RCMP Detachment at their Municipal Involvement Week meeting, and was told about a new trend toward community involvement in policing.
Municipal Involvement Week also featured tours of the Town Shop and Water Treatment Plant for interested members of the public. Continued success in responsible management” was reported by Mayor Bruce Kleeberger at the Town's Annual Meeting.
Past Honored Royal Lady Erica Bender of Elk Point OORP was named District Deputy of the Lodge. The OORP and Elks lodges held their joint installation of officers, with Mary Kryvenchuk beginning a second term as Honored Royal Lady and Brian Sehnurer installed as Exalted Ruler.
Elk Point Lioness Club proudly displayed their newly purchased trailer for storage and hauling of recyclable paper.
Elk Point Chamber was once again discussing moving the Tourist Information Centre. Attendance at a local meeting with the Lakeland Tourist Association to gain insight into the advantages of membership exceeded that at a similar meeting in Lloydminster.
The F. G. Miller Grade 9 class was honored at Prom 91.
Community and Cultural Centre plans were unveiled at an open house at which $126,140 was pledged toward the construction of the estimated $1.4 million facility.
Long awaited funding for the $3.2 million nursing home wing addition to Elk Point Hospital was approved in the Provincial budget. Heinsburg saluted volunteers representing ten organizations with a gathering featuring entertainment and displays.
Elk Point Library's volunteers were honored with a potluck supper and an author reading by Myrna Kostash.
MAY
The modernized and enlarged Elk Point Elementary School was officially opened, with the school's first principal, Florence McDonell cutting the ribbon. Just days later, the school’s Playground Committee hosted a great fundraising fashion show,
Amoco Canada announced cuts in the 1991 drilling program, due to continued low oil prices. Restructuring of that corporation later in the month severely downsized Amoco's Lloydminster office and five others across the province and changed Elk Point's field office into
an operating centre.
Elk Point Chamber's Economic Development Committee presented goals of growth, promotion and a wish to hang an ‘open for business’ sign on the business community.
Elk Point Lions Club raised $3800 at their annual Walk for Sight.
The Ukrainian Dance Club's Spring Concert featured seventy dancers and was nothing short of spectacular,
Heinsburg's largest ever graduating class numbered 17, and chose “In Time” as their theme.
Education week at F. G. Miller High School featured a Science Fair, while at the Elementary School, activities included a book fair, drama presentations and public speaking. “Time Lifts A Hand To Wave Goodbye” as 44 students of F. G. Miller graduated.
The Town's new water pumping pipeline was set in operation, and Council was pleased that an economical solution had been found to long standing water woes.
Whitney Lakes Provincial Park Ranger Kerry Hope was guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce's Tourism Awareness Week meeting.
The Tourist Information Centre opened May 17 and recorded 56 visitors on the first weekend of operation.
Hospital Day 1991 saw many visitors to the facility and a salute to the Hospital Auxiliary on their 15th anniversary.
Elk Point Elks and OORP celebrated their 30th anniversary of service to the community, with Ron Barwick honored for 65 years of Elks membership.
Antiques and auto body artistry were on display at Elk Point Auto Club's fourth annual Show and Shine.
Elk Point Community Choir show eased their impressive talents at a two-hour Spring Concert.
Work was underway on a number of improvements for the Recreation Land.
A weekend building bee saw three large play structures put in place in the new Elementary School playground.
JUNE
Elk Point 4-H Multi Club started off the month with their annual Achievement Day, at which Robyn Danyluk showed the Grand Champion Steer and Tim Havener the Supreme Champion Heifer. Heinsburg’s Grand Champion was shown by Lily Thompson.
Seniors Week was a busy one, with activities ranging from Open House at Heritage Lodge to a picnic at the Rec land, to a floor curling funspiel. Two former members, Irene Magnusson and Ron Barwick, along with current members who are seniors, were the Chamber's guests of honor at their Seniors Week meeting. A new seniors residence was opened in Dewberry.
The exciting announcement that Elk Point would host the RCMP Musical Ride in September was made by Ag Society President Glenn Harms and Bi centennial Coordinator Billie Milholland.
The Chamber considered making a video tape which could be used for tourist promotion.
Town Council dealt with the resignation of Community Services Director Stephen | Montgomery and Councillor Morris Cooper.
The 1991 Budget was finalized, with taxpayers facing increases of from 4.4 per cent to 7.3 percent, in spite of no crease in the municipal operations mill rate.
Burning of refuse at the sanitary landfill must stop immediately, Council was told.
Elk Point Elementary students received recognition at their annual Awards Day.
Cora Desjarlais was crowned Fishing Lake's Homecoming Princess.
JULY
Elk Point celebrated Canada's 124th Birthday with a day filled with activities, ranging from a raft race to a parade led by a bagpipe band, from an afternoon of stage entertainment to contests for youngsters, oldsters and everyone in between. A Gospel Concert the evening before had provided inspiring entertainment to close to 125 people. Sheila Thompson was congratulated on the launching of her third book, ‘Cheryl's Potlach,’
Approval of a $70,000 in Community Initiatives Fund grant to assist the Bicentennial Project in stimulating the local economy was announced.
Five Elk Point Scouts, two leaders and a parent volunteer attended the Provincial Scouting Jamboree.
The Class of "71 came back to F. G. Miller High School to rekindle old memories at a twenty year reunion.
Elk Point's Adult Ukrainian Dancers won silver medals at the Vegreville Pysanka Festival.
Area crops were in dire need of rain, but pumping from the North Saskatchewan River had alleviated Elk Point's worries of water rationing. Water lines were on Council's agenda, with work underway on installation of both water and gas lines to the Rec Land, and plans for imminent installation of water and sewer to the Ag Society Fairgrounds.
The Town said farewell to Community Services Director Stephen Montgomery at a barbecue in his honor.
Elk Point paid a final tribute to two elderly gentlemen whose contributions to the community have covered-many fields of endeavor, Ron Barwick and ‘Bud’ Beattie, who passed away during the month.
AUGUST
Cabinet ministers Shirley McClellan, Ken Kowalski and Ray Speaker were in Elk Point on a cabinet tour of the province, and were entertained by the Town and the Chamber of Commerce at a barbecue.
The Pioneer Circle received two grants totalling over $24,000 toward their new Recreation Centre, from New Horizons, plus $50,000 from the Wild Rose Foundation and $2000 from the Alberta Sport Council.
Norma Berg won her fifth Grand Aggregate award in the past six years at the Elk Point Agricultural Society Fair.
Ten layoffs in the Elk Point area, to take effect September 1, were announced by Amoco Canada as part of their company’s restructuring process.
Great pumpkins were burgeoning in gardens in and around Elk Point.
Happy Trails led from Lindbergh to Muriel Lake and back across Moose Mountain to Spring Park for seventeen horse drawn conveyances in the annual wagon train trek.
Tourism marketing strategy for the area was studied at a workshop sponsored by NADC.
A show arena was quickly taking shape at the Elk Point Fairgrounds, following the presentation to Elk Point Agricultural Society of $170,000 in Agricultural Initiatives Grant Funding.
A special meeting of Town Council was held to discuss concerns regarding the sanitary landfill jointly operated by the Town and the County of St. Paul.
As Council got back to work after a five-week break from regular meetings, they set the date for a by-election to fill vacancies on Town Council and the County School Board, resulting from resignations by Morris Cooper and Janice Van Maarion, respectively.
Ron and Sharon Smith retired from the restaurant business, handing over the keys of Dave's Pizza to Ida and John Maksymec.
SEPTEMBER
The first week of school for 1991-92 saw the announcement of Excellence In Teaching awards to Ron Onusko and Wayne Hymanyk.
Elk Point Chamber of Commerce spent a long summer deciding to leave the Tourist Information Centre on its present site. A total of 1533 visitors from as far away as Germany, Switzerland, Norway and Japan registered at the booth over the summer.
Darrell and Shelley May opened their new business, Ready Gun Works, in the Plaza 75 Mali.
The Terry Fox Run raised $1327, with 17 participants.
County of St. Paul ratepayers won the battle, as a new funding formula was established for the Ecole Sommet, reducing the tuition for County students attending that school to the same amount it costs for every other County student.
Over 30 agencies and organizations were represented at Information Night, which also welcomed new Community Services Director Terri Ehlert to Elk Point.
The RCMP Musical Ride attracted over five thousand viewers to two memorable performances, the second of which also marked the official. opening of the Fairgrounds, with a black powder salute and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Another official opening was held three days later as the Bicentennial Headquarters was
officially opened by Mayor Kleeberger, who cut the rawhide thong with a flourish.
F. G. Miller High School honored the achievement of their students during the 1990-91 school year at their annual awards night.
Less toxic waste than in 1990 was collected at the Toxic Roundup co-sponsored by the Lioness Club, Noreen Energy Resources and the Elk Point Fire Department, and better consumerism was suggested as one cause for this.
OCTOBER
The Community Cultural Building Society marked the end of their first year of organization with official start of their fundraising campaign.
Elk Point and Heinsburg's Elementary Schools celebrated the grand opening of their new playgrounds, both schools recognizing donors to the projects.
Fishing Lake held their annual Information Night.
Heinsburg named Marie Zayac as their Community Recognition Award recipient for 1991 at the High School Awards Night.
Elk Point Baptist Church celebrated ten years of Christian service in the community with a two-day gathering of rejoicing and fellowship.
Four Elk Point pumpkin growers transported their giant orbs to Smoky Lake Pumpkin Festival, with Louis Verhagen winning a Hidden Weight prize for his 98 1/2lb. beauty. Maurice LaFrance won the Town Council byelection, defeating Mike Glover by a mere 11 votes, while Ed Buck won the School Board seat by acclamation.
Town Council was introduced to the concept of an Ecomuseum for northeast Alberta’s Ukrainian Settlement Bloc, which includes Elk Point.
Donna Serniak of Shear Beauty Hair Care was presented with the Business Development Centre Entrepreneur of the Year award at the BDC Small Business Week luncheon in St. Paul.
Elk Point OORP was honored with a visit by Supreme Honored Royal Lady Judy Gillis, national leader of the lodge.
NOVEMBER
A new landmark took its place on the Elk Point skyline as a 36-foot carved wooden statue of surveyor and mapmaker Peter Fidler was dedicated, with several descendants in attendance for the ceremony.
Seven delegates from the federal riding of Roberval, Quebec were welcomed to Elk Point on their tour of the Vegreville and Beaver River ridings.
Remembrance Day was observed on the most pleasant November 11, weather-wise, in a number of years.
A four-year project came to an end with the blessing of an exquisitely crafted set of icons and the iconostas that contains them at St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Elk Point Scouting Association installed 20 new members and three new leaders. Town Council agreed to take a supportive role in the Bicentennial celebrations, and later laid plans to adopt a whole new image to go with the year long celebration.
The verification of the establishment grant and building grant permitted the Northern Lights Library System to go ahead with the purchase of the former Mark's Work Wearhouse building for their headquarters,
Elk Point and District Multicultural Society outlined the “cost of their 1991 projects, and told the membership that they required a $420,000 loan to cover the shortfall of grants and donations.
A grant from the BPO Elks allowed F. G. Miller High students access to a global classroom computer link.
Phil Sheplawy was named Elk Point Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Person of the Year.
The first-ever Mayor's Prayer Breakfast was very successful, and proved an inspiration to all.
Disaster was narrowly averted when a parked semitrailer rolled across 56 Avenue and over the signs at Fort George Motel, being stopped by a flower planter before it could hit the motel.
Students at Frog Lake, Fishing Lake and Heinsburg schools ‘kept the circle strong’ with their participation in National Addictions Awareness Week activities.
Elk Point Volunteer Fire Department purchased a used vehicle to be converted into a new rescue van, and kicked off a fundraising program to acquire the money for the needed alterations.
A new fertilizer blending plant was under construction at Elk Point's Alberta Wheat Pool elevator.
An Ancestor To Look Up To Two of Peter Fidler’s great-great-granddaughters, Melvina Sangret (centre) and Peggy Zaraska, and great- great-great grandson Richard Sangret were present for the dedication of the statue honouring their ancestor.
DECEMBER
Minister of Culture Doug Main participated in the symbolic lighting of the Bicentennial bon- fire at Bicentennial Kickoff ceremonies held in conjunction with the Christmas Extravaganza.
Elk Point Community Choir saluted the season in song for a packed crowd.
Heinsburg lit up a sixty foot Christmas tree with lights donated by community businesses and individuals.
The Chamber's final meeting of 1991saw the presentation of the Small Business Person award to Phil and Vicky Sheplawy..
Elk Point Elementary School was filled with proud parents, siblings and friends for two well presented concerts filled with music and playlets. Not to be outdone, F. G. Miller High presented two nights of Fine Arts, involving students, staff and talented members of the community.
Pioneer Circle members held their final meeting in the old hall, and their final bingos, before moving to their new premises on New Year's Eve.
Good news of great joy was the message at the United Church Cantata.
The Town of Elk Point cut their 1992 operating budget to the bone, and still came up with a one mill increase.
F. G. Miller High ended the year with their 14th annual Christmas brunch.
The Chamber of Commerce once again awarded prizes to best decorated homes and - businesses, with Pauline Pankiw, John Jubinville and Single Styles the top prize winners.
Creative Carver Herman Poulin (right), who carved the giant statue, points out features on a small model of the project to John Tilton at the September opening of the Bicentennial Headquarters.
1991 - The year in sports
Sports, whether on a team or individual level, play an important role in Elk Point's community activities. Gathered from the pages of the Review over the past year, we are proud to present a long list of winners whose achievements have graced our pages over the past fifty two issues.
JANUARY
Curlers Dave Yake, Allan Berg, Don Brooker and Bill Jennissen represented the district at the Elks Lodge Corby6 Cup Zone Playoffs in Mannville. Elk Point Wolverines took top spot in the Rene deMoissac Memorial Peewee Tournament in St. Paul. St. Paul teams won three of four spots in the B & R Bullets senior hockey tournament.
FEBRUARY
Dewberry Micro Novices defeated the host team in the final of the Elk Point Bullies Hockey Tournament.
Murray Babeock's rink topped the Lindbergh Mixed Bonspiel Grand Challenge, while Stella Lorenson skipped the winners in the nine rink Lindbergh Ladies Spiel the following weekend. Heinsburg Community Club attracted 122 entries to their Snowmobile Rally, won by Troy Lorenson.
St. Paul skip Jim Penz defeated his son Steve's rink in a close and exciting final in the Elk Point Mixed Bonspiel. Marwayne Atoms defeated Elk Point Capitols in the Pat Vincent Appreciation Tournament. Two teams from the Elk Point Elks Lodge edged out Vermilion to capture the District Funspiel Challenge trophy. Elk Point Outlaws hosted a nine-team broomball tournament, with two Edmonton teams declared the winners. The Pacers’ farm team, the Hooters, won the Elk Point Pacers basketball tournament for the second straight year.
MARCH
A Fort McMurray rink skipped by Ed Parans won first prize money in the Grand Challenge of the Elk Point Men's Bonspiel. Clairview Driving Rangers won the Last Hurrah Hockey Tournament. The 8th Annual Oilmen's Bonspiel was a major success, with the Vulcan Electric rink placing first out of 44 rinks, Elk Point Bantam Elks represented the zone at Provincial Championships in St. Paul. Elk Point Capitols won the Highway 28 Atom League
championship. Kehewin Silver Eagles won the Frog Lake T-Birds 14 team tournament. The end of a great season for the F. G. Miller Girls Basketball Crusaders was highlighted with a banquet and awards night.
Vermilion United Carpet Novices went undefeated to win the Byers Blues Tournament, defeating the host team in the final. Chris Shankowski skipped the Elk Point Ladies Bonspiel Grand Challenge winners and Leonard Gadowski’s foursome won the Town and Country Spiel. Lindbergh Last Knights won their own Oldtimers Hockey Tournament. Elk Point Skating Club's well attended skating carnival had a “Back To The Future” theme. Onion Lake Border Chiefs won the Treaty Six First Nations Hockey Championship tournament.
APRIL
Elk Point Bantam Elks joined teams from all over western Canada at the Value Drug Mart Tournament in Calgary. Ian Kozicky was the first winner of the Alex Kurash Memorial Award, presented at the Minor Hockey Banquet. Leonard Gadowski was the winning skip in both the Men's and Mixed Curling’ Leagues.
MAY
Participaction was do-it yourself style this year, with 611people registering at least 15 minutes of activities. A special track meet for those who did not qualify for the County Track and Field was part of the activities. Students at F. G. Miller tried out their speediest softball pitches against the RCMP radar gun, with some exceeding 100 km per hour. Peewee girls’ fastball was off and running.
JUNE
Lessard Lions topped the Fastball and Frog Lake the Slowpitch at the Heinsburg Eagles tournament. The C Level Pink Pounders Bantam Girls took on A and B Level teams ‘from northern Alberta and Saskatchewan and placed second in a Lloydminster tournament, later bringing home silver from the North Eastern Alberta Summer Games in Grand Centre . Buddy Bensmiller roared to a new track record at Dewberry's annual Chuckwagon Race Meet. Willie John of Kehewin tied the Elk Point Golf and Country Club's course record for three games as he won the 1991 Championship at the Elk Point Men's Open. A Fort McMurray team, Dynamo Hum, topped the Jan Frisby Memorial Slowpitch Tournament. Fast Company won the Spring Slowpitch League.
JULY
Elk Point Pink Pounders were declared Zone winners, and went on to Provincials, where they triumphantly received the bronze medallions. Heinsburg 4-H Club hosted two well attended days of rip roaring action at Whitney Lake Rodeo. Shanna Baker won the High Point Championship at the St. Paul and District 4-H Light Horse Interclub Show. Paintball games were the new rage for outdoor activity, following the opening of Jon and Annie Morris’ Valley Paintball Adventures.
AUGUST
Elk Point Peewee Girls competed in the North East Alberta Summer Games, where they finished just out of the medals. Horseback riding enthusiast Tanya Kenyon fared better, bringing home two silver medals from the Alberta Summer Games in Stettler, where Amy Hawkins and Jan MacLellan also competed in Basketball. Ed Soldan earned the championship at the 8th Annual Oilmen’s Golf Tournament, by means of a tiebreaker against Arthur Lypka. Curtis Poreina, Evelyn Babcock and Robin Moroziuk were the Men's, Ladies’ and Junior Champions of the Elk Point Golf Club for the year, following their Club Championship tournament. Outstanding competition in 31 categories was part of the Elk Point Agricultural Society Horse Show, where Allan Baker was named Junior Champion and Tanya Kenyon, Junior Champion. Tennis was added to Elk Point's list of sports, with the opening of two fine new courts behind the A. G. Ross Arena.
SEPTEMBER
Erica Neilsen won the 1991 Wild Rose Junior Barrel Racing Championship. Riding clinics were on the agenda for the new Show Barn. Elk Point's all-new Midget team, Thunder, was deep in dryland training, under| the coaching of Ron Dunlop and Don Simon.
OCTOBER
Riding clinics continued, with good numbers of registrants. Curlers registered for another year of activity. Tanya Kenyon brought home second prize in two events from the National Quarter Horse Show in Calgary. Elk Point Senior Elks Hockey Club announced that they were back in the Sask Alta League.
Karate students and instructors from Elk Point had a successful trip to the Japan Karate Federation Canada Championships in Lloydminster, with Debbie Leckie topping the list of winners with first place in Women's Brown Belt Kumite.
NOVEMBER
Heinsburg Senior Girls won the Volleyball County Cup, and went on to win Zone playoffs in Vermilion, allowing them to take part in Provincials at Acme. Elk Point Senior Elks won their season opener and went on to further victories. Elk Point Agricultural Society hosted their first barrel racing jackpot. Heinsburg and Frog Lake Senior Boys topped the County Cup and later both won their respective Zone competitions and went on to win Provincials. Noreen Wolverines defeated Co-op Blades in the Noreen Cup Peewee Hockey Tournament.
DECEMBER
F. G, Miller Crusaders hosted a pre-cut Basketball tournament, with Elk Point winning the girls’ side. Minor hockey was in full swing, with the Thunder Midgets splitting a weekend series with Maidstone, and the Atoms having two wins in one weekend. Marwayne Legion Bantams won the Elk Point Bantam Tournament with a last-minute goal in the final. Friday the 13th was lucky for the Senior Elks as they racked up another win. Shauna Loughran achieved Triple Gold status in figure skating, when she passed the gold test in figures, to go along with her gold standing in free skate and dance.
Snowmobilers faced a crackdown by the RCMP, until intervention by the Town to clarify regulations smoothed things out and allowed them to take the closest route out of town, providing other regulations were followed. Heinsburg Eagles announced that they will be back in boys’ basketball competition for a second year, after a 20 year layoff.
