The Shell Lake Fire Department held their 4th annual fish derby at Memorial Lake on March 4th. Orest Humen from Blaine Lake was the $5000 prize winner for the biggest fish caught. He also won the $100 prize for the first fish caught. Orest's fish was the only one caught during the derby! The other prizes were drawn for. Kelly Willett from Saskatoon was the $2000 second prize winner. Orest Sorba from Saskatoon won $1000 for third prize. Emily Mann won the junior fisherman prize. Congratulations to all our winners!

We would like to extend our thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers and everyone who bought tickets. The derby was once again a successful fund raiser thanks to your support.

Coming Events

Partners in worship

Despite inclement weather on the evening of March 26^th, Partners in Worship hosted an evening of music. Approximately eighty people were entertained with beautiful, inspirational music. Guest performers were: Al Anderson from Saskatoon, Bill Martodam from Spiritwood, Linda Pilling and Betty Taylor from Spiritwood accompanied by Grace Diehl and the Ordale District Singers from the Shellbrook/Canwood area. Lorraine Diesen very capably handled the MC duties for the evening. Dainties and coffee were served during intermission.

Their annual Mother's Day Strawberry Tea & Bake Sale is Saturday, May 13 at the church hall.

The PWWA is now collecting good, clean, used clothing for the Lampwick store in LaRonge. This outlet is an outreach project of the Lutheran church. Contributions may be left at Partners in Worship prior to June 1. Contact person is Lorraine Diesen.

Patchwork Players

"On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson will be performed on April 7, 8, 13 & 15. There will be two rush seatings (April 7 & 13), the doors will open at 7 p.m. and showtime will be at 8 p.m. Admission for this will be $10.00 per person. There are still tickets available for the April 15 dinner theatre. Call 427-2040.

Shell Lake Metis

Palm Sunday supper at the Multi Purpose Building on April 9/06 at 6 p.m. Admission $7.00

Committee/Club Announcements

Chamber of Commerce

It is spring cleaning time so we would appreciate your give-away items at " The Great Neighbourhood Give- Away" Saturday, May 20, at the Gazebo. Contact Lenore at the Post Office or 427 4409

The cabin drop to welcome & inform summer tourists of businesses, organizations, & events in Shell Lake will take place in June (note the later date for this year ).The week of June 19—23rd has been suggested for delivery to the surrounding resorts. Representatives of businesses & organizations with items to include are invited to meet at Partners in Worship on Monday, June 13.

The annual meeting of the Chamber is Thursday, April 20 at Hungry Mann's Diner at 6:30. New members welcome as well as renewals.

Shell Lake Lions Club

Shell Lake & District Lions club presents the 3 rd annual Italian Pasta Night Supper and Show in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada "Dog Guides of Canada." Saturday April 22/06 at the Shell Lake Lions Hall. Doors open at 5:30; supper at 6:30. Entertainment to follow. Only 225 tickets sold at $ 20.00 ea. Tickets available from all Shell Lake Lions Club Members. Or Call Lion President Cory 427-4922, Lion Treasurer Anne 427-2128, also available at the Shell Lake Co-op Hardware, Shell Lake General Store, Hungry Mann's Dinner, Shell Lake ESSO.

Everyone is welcome so please make your commitment early to attend this wonderful evening and enjoy an evening of entertainment listening to a "Tribute to the Legendary Ladies of Country Music" performed by Colleen Carr and Heidi Munro. Also appearing Larry Krause and Mike Simmonds. The professional talent for this show made possible with the generous support of our sponsors.

Shell Lake Branch BCU Financial - SaskTel - Guy's Furniture - Pine Ridge Cottages - Big Pines Contracting - Naber Ford Sales Ltd. - Investors Group.

Shell Lake Curling Rink

Our season is now complete and the ice is melting. Our ladies and open bonspiels entries were down but the rinks entered had a good time.

We wish to thank all our volunteers and sponsors who helped out by donating time, food, prizes, etc. Although we had a shorter season this year volunteers make the success of a season. Thank you to the Shell Lake Seniors and the Shell Lake School SRC for their donations for the use of the rink. These all help the curling club to remain active in our community. A big thank you to Greg Potts for all his hours in ensuring we have ice and general maintenance of the facility and our club.

Mark your calendar June 3 for our 4th Annual Golfspiel at Memorial Lake Golf Course.

Shell Lake Minor Sports

Dust off the winter dust off those ball gloves and sign up your youth for minor ball. Call Jessie Morris at 427-2147 or JoyAnne Ardagh at 427-2044 to register. Registration deadline is April 14. We are in need of coaches and referees, please call Greg Ardagh at 427-2044 or 427-4947.

Annual meeting is on Wednesday, April 26 at 7 p.m at the Village Office. Please plan to attend.

Shell Lake 50 Plus

The seniors kaiser tournament held on March 24 was once again well attended and enjoyed by all. Fern Lamontagne won 1st prize for the men with Henry Lucier winning 2nd. Ladies 1st prize went to Blanche Crowder with Sally Huchkowsky winning the 2nd prize The door prize was won by Henry Lucier with the 50/50 going home with Stan Crowder. Thank you to all who helped in any way. It is very much appreciated.

The potluck & meeting will be on April 3. The meeting will start at 7p.m.

Several of the Shell lake seniors curled in the Spiritwood bonspiel. Len Budd's rink won the first event and Peggy Dafoe's rink won the second event.

A reminder to the seniors to keep track of all your activities (walking) starting on April 1.

R.C. Legion #15

Blanche Pott, for Tyrone, was the lucky winner of the March Club 200 draw. Congratulations!

Congratulations also to Peggy Dafoe, for winning the District Singles Crib at Lloydminster, and competing in Provincial at North Battleford.

Hope Flo's wrist heals well and quickly. We are glad to see Clarence Dafoe back home from hospital.

Memorial Lake Regional Park

Join the Board at this year's Annual General Meeting on Monday, April 24^th, 2006 at the Shell Lake Legion Hall at 7:30 p.m. We have a pro-active board that is looking down the road to the future for the park and the community _ see you there!

For the Record

Eunice and Marcel Proulx would like to announce the marriage of their daughter TerriLynn to Garry Kulah July 8/06. Garry is the son of Maryanne and John Kulah of Vegreville, Alberta.

Kaylyn Arlene was born on March 3/06 to Shelley Stelmashuck and Bruce Potts. Proud grandparents are Linda and Donald Potts and Arlene and Herman Stelmashuck; great grandparents are Walter and Olive Potts and Fred and Betty Selsey.

V. Keith Clark passed away on March 9/06 at the age of 84. Keith leaves to cherish his memory his wife Jean (Elder) and his children: Vernon (Doris), Richard (Barbara), Linda (Ken) Hill, Michael (Martha), Judy (Hyggen) Brule, Robert (Verna), Marion (Darren) Maschmeyer, David (Janet) and numerous grandchildren.

Thank you

I would like to thank my exceptional neighbours at Echo Bay for all the help they have given me during my time of recovery. Having surgery in middle of winter does bring with it many instances that require help. I received much appreciated help in the form of keeping my drive way passable this winter, and water jugs lifted when required. Thanks to Irwin Wilson, Ernie Rawlyk, Gene Belyk and Jim Fergussen. It was greatly appreciated by Anne and myself that you were readily available. I should also add that the residents of the Resort Village of Echo Bay appreciate the efforts of these community conscious residents that have kept our roads passable until the R. M grader could get down here. Special thanks to Irwin Wilson, for keeping a skating surface clear on the marina for all residents to use. Its amazing what these four fellows could accomplish with their quads and a snow blade, all because they wanted something to do on a winter day. I thank you .

Doug Wilson

Churches

Partners in Worship

Sunday Worship - Services and Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church

There is no regular mass in our church from November until Easter Sunday. Mass is held in Spiritwood every Sunday at 11:15 a.m.

Evangelical Free Church Mont Nebo

Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Bible study on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Internet Guestbook

Name: mike Sutherland

Comments: this site has been very helpful to me for i am no place near Shell lake and still like to be informed wats happin'n mike~

Name: Alice Willick

Comments: I have just received the Shell Lake newsletter via the internet for the first time, and I must congratulate Carol Francoeur on such a fine job. I attended high school in Shell Lake back in the '50s under the capable guidance of the late Mr. Len LaBrash. I have been away from Shell Lake for many years now but still occasionally make it back for a visit. I was fascinated by the "history" of Shell Lake back in the 1930-41 era. Sounds like those were the days!

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