MAYFAIR — Most areas experienced crazy weather this past Saturday. There were thunderstorm advisories on local media (including cellphones), possible tornadoes, large hailstones, intense rainfall and damaging winds. What can one say? Some places, hardly any rain fell, while a few miles away, a couple inches of hail fell in Radisson, for example.
Saturday, June 14, I was at Glenburn Regional Park as a spectator watching the MICRA ball tournament when the thunder and lightning got close, then a large shower of welcome rain. This delayed the tournament for a while. The wind quickly dried up the ball diamonds, which was great because before, it was very dusty.
There was a large crowd of spectators as teams from Borden, Speers, Hafford and Maymont participated. All teams registered had boys and girls on the roster. The championship trophy for U15 was won by the Maymont team, coached by Jackie Caldwell and Mark Melrose. The U18 championship trophy was awarded to the Speers team, coached by Lyle Large and Gordon Moore. Unfortunately, the U12 team only had one game, with Maymont winning over Hafford. The Maymont U12 team was coached by Jessica Gray and Amanda Sevick.
A big thank you to umpires Cliff and Austin from North Battleford, all team players, coaches and parents of the players. Spectators had a wonderful day in Glenburn Regional Park. At times, people ordering from the concession experienced a long wait for their orders, but no one went away hungry. The concession ran out of many items, so one just ordered something else. See ya’ all next June as these ball playoffs are always around this time of the year.
Those interested in an informative meeting on the Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds is taking place in Meota Community Hall June 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. This is programming and stewardship on shore projects, lake stewards, water quality and lake management. Permanent residents and cabin owners near any lake will learn important information.
Bunnock anyone? Last date for entries is June 25 for the Meeting Lake Fun Bunnock Tournament happening the last weekend in June. Please text 306-371-5594. There is room for a few more teams.
Those living closer to Spiritwood wanting their children to partake, “ Love and Laughter Early Learning Centre” has a summer program in July and August from Monday to Friday. Call 306-873-2195. Limited spaces left.
Hafford community slo-pitch is starting next Tuesday, June 24. Those interested have to be 14 years and older and meet at 7 p.m. at the ball diamonds.
Hafford Hawks Memorial Golf Tournament has a few spaces for the June 21 tournament. Call or text 306-549-7758 or email: hawks [email protected].
Isn’t it wonderful how many communities have gathered and shown support to the northern evacuees of recent Saskatchewan forest fires? One example is Spiritwood Lions and the local RCMP in delivering supplies to a Saskatoon depot. The Red Cross and other reputable organizations are also accepting cash donations towards this worthy cause. Many communities are now able to function thanks to so many firefighters from as far away as Australia. It’s not over yet, and a very challenging summer is in store for us. Please stay safe wherever you are and abide by the fire bans. Saskatchewan’s beautiful landscape is envied by many other states and countries.
