Shell Lake Community Hi-litesThe hall was packed to capacity on November 21st when Partners in Worship Women's Auxiliary held their Fall Auction. Auctioneers David Jensen and Gary Taylor elicited aggressive bidding from a very enthusiastic crowd. Top bids were received for everything from pies to hand made crafts. PWWA would like to extend a sincere thank you to all those who donated items, to those who purchased items and to those who just came out for the entertainment. It was a great success!
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Shell Lake Welcome night hosted by the Shell Lake & District Chamber of Commerce and the Tourism Committee. We hope you enjoyed the evening. It was fantastic to see so many "new" faces. This was our first attempt at an evening like this; we would appreciate input as to how to improve on it for next year. Talk to anyone on Tourism or the Chamber with your suggestions. Special thanks to the Happy Wanderers for playing music for the evening. Thank you for all the support at the silent auction and thank you to all the following businesses and individuals for donating for the evening.
Thickwood Hills Backhoe Service, Shell Lake Metis Society, Jerri Olson and Gary Taylor, Nadine Jones, Tyler Rendek & Dianne Manegre, Pat & Sam Funk, Morris Sanitation, Wellness While U Sleep, Sherry & Don Garand, Horizon Interiors, Ed & Dolores Watier, Doug Peacock, Feeling Good Armotherapy, Shell Lake Co-op, Robin Lafond - Mary Kay, Nisse Foundry, Memorial Lake Regional Park, Pine Ridge Cottages, Carol & Albert Francoeur, Innovation Credit Union, Shell Lake Esso, Shell Lake Hotel, Mini Skid Steer Service, Frank & Jean Zawada, Shell Lake General Store, Lakeland Diner, Water Guys, Bill & Brenda McNeilly, Triple H Contracting, Shell Lake Post Office, Gobbles Putt for Par, Jody Brockwell & the Shell Lake Lions Club.
Partners in Worship Women's Auxiliary will be holding their annual Christmas party on December 3 at 1:30 at Schwartz Villa. Guest speaker will be Marlee Ritchie who will be talking about HIV-Aids and the Grandmothers for Grandmothers project. Free will offering will go towards the project. All women (and men if they wish) are invited to attend. Coffee and dainties will be served.
The Canwood Community Choir Music night in the Partners of Worship Church at 7 p.m on December 14 at 8:30.
Candlelight Service will be held on December 24th at 8:30 p.m. at the church. All are welcome.
Reminder that the bi-weekly Bingos are very popular with the Jackpot of $1,000 still up for grabs. December dates are: December 3 & 17. NO BINGO December 31.
Bingo resumes January 7, January 21, February 4, & 18.
SPECIAL TURKEY BINGO December 10 at 7:30 p.m. All individuals playing bingo must purchase a mastercard. (That includes children of all ages)
The Metis Christmas party will be held on December 14, supper is at 6 p.m.
Pancake breakfast December 20 at the curling rink from 9 - 11 a.m. Proceeds to the Curling Club.
50th Wedding Anniversary Dine & Dance at the Shell Lake Lions hall January 3, 2009 for Ralph & Perle Stephenson. Everyone welcome!
All of us at Council would like to extend their Greetings for the Season with expectations of a peaceful and safe holiday for everyone.
Happy Holidays
Please take note that the Village Office will be closed the week of December 22nd. The Administrator will be in the office the week of December 29th for citizens that need to make their tax and utility payments for 2008.
Mayor, Paula Stalwick
The plant has been turned on and flooding has begun. Contact Greg Ardagh if you can help with the ice.
Bonspiels: Two person Tuff - December 20 - 21; Open - January 21-25; Ladies- February 27 - March 1.
Regular curling will begin in January. Call Kim 427-4907, Shan 427-4712, Joy 427-4749 for information.
Community Rink
Construction for 2008 is complete Thanks to everyone who helped. Thanks to Hartley Diesen for steering the construction and the 32 volunteers who came out and worked hard. The work was completed over five weekends. It looks terrific!
Shell Lake is a fabulous and generous community. Thank you to the following for donation of materials and financial: Doug and Eileen Johnson, Ian Pott, Ed Watier, Shell Lake School Local Advisory, Innovation Credit Union, Village of Shell Lake, Shell Lake Co-op, Curling Club, Minor Sports and Recreation Board.
Flooding will begin as soon as our nice weather is over. We need volunteers to head up the flooding teams so that we can be ready to work.
Learn to Curl / Youth Curling will begin in January for all students. Contact Joy so we can choose a day that works for everyone. We hope to have more games with other communities again this year.
The 30th Annual Shell Lake Lions Novemberfest was a sold out event this year. The very popular salad bar, hot meal and scrumptious dessert was well received. The elimination draw went down to the last person, with David Jensen being the winner of $1,000.
Dance music was supplied by the Hamp Brothers. A very big thank you to all the volunteers involved to make this event the success that it was.
Circle your calendar date for Saturday, April 25, 2009 for the Shell Lake Lions Club 6th Annual Pasta Night Supper and Show.
This year's professional entertainer is The Doug Arden Comedy Show. Doug's creative blend of clean comedy, incredible magic and hilarious ventriloquism is a show that has something for literally everyone.
We also have the Miller Performing Arts Troupe from Paradise Hill. These 6 siblings are a group of people dedicated to bringing classic entertainment to communities. Using their vast array of talents they work together to create and bring shows to life for all to enjoy. With singing, dancing, acting, instruments and acrobatics, their shows are packed with fun and excitement, as well as providing a touching and uplifting experience for all.
The Doug Arden Comedy Show and the Miller Performing Arts Troupe are continuing examples of the Shell Lake Lions Club's commitment to presenting exceptional professional talent for our Pasta Night Supper and Show. The Shell Lake Lions Hall will be the place to be on Saturday April 25, 2009. This will be a show you will not want to miss.
The Seniors Christmas party date is December 7,2008 at 6 p.m. Traditional supper with all the trimmings and entertainment to follow.
Wellness Clinic Dec 10th.
There will be no birthday party or potluck supper/meeting for the month of December.
THANK YOU to all the seniors who took time to make the trip to the North Battleford hospital for the annual bingo party.
The lucky November winner of Lottery 250 was Chic Csigi from Misty Cove.
The Legion calendars have arrive and they can be picked up at
Bud & Flo Dicus's home next week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings or all day on Friday, December 5.
Anne and I would like to thank the Shell Lake & District Lions Club, Partners in Worship and the residents of the surrounding Shell Lake community for the wonderful words, presentations and effort put into the come and go tea Sunday Nov. 16th at the Shell Lake Lions hall. When we came to the community, we knew very few, now as we leave, we have been blessed with so many good friends and memories, way too many to acknowledge in this small space. As I have said many times, Shell Lake has been more home to us than anywhere else, we will miss you all, but you will not be forgotten. Thank you all so much for the wonderful day. As it was at the lake, you will all be welcome at our new home in Dalmeny, come and see us, please keep in touch. Just a phone call, 254-2703 with a familiar voice if you can't visit.
Doug and Anne Wilson
Sunday worship and Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Sunday mass in Spiritwood at 11 a.m.
Our Lady of Smiles Sacrament of Reconciliation on December 19 at 7 p.m.
Christmas mass at Our Lady of Smiles on December 25 at 11 a.m.