Buffalo News: Identical twin boys

By Lorraine Monkman

The first eight months of 2025 have been the most trying times I have ever lived. So many people in my circle of friends have had issues. But finally I believe I am ready to resume writing this column on a more regular basis. Sincere thanks to my faithful readers who put up with my neglect. I will try to be more diligent in the future.

This week, finally, I have good news. Chad and Haylie Stopanski of Brooks became parents to identical twin boys who were  born in Calgary on August 15, 2025. George William weighed 4 pounds 3 ounces and Jack Alexander weighed slightly over 4 pounds. They are thriving and expect to be home very soon. Proud grandparents are Carmen and Kevin Stopanski of Brooks while the great grandparents are Marg and Simon Schonhofer of Brooks (formerly of Buffalo) and Peter and Diane Stopanski of Redcliff. Warm congratulations to all the families.

Old neighbour Hazel Dearing of Lethbridge will celebrate her 100th birthday on September 6. Hazel is doing very well and she phones me occasionally for a visit.