Oyen Briefs: Summer fun

BY DIANA WALKER

BCAS Indoor Rodeo

Big Country Agricultural Society’s Oyen Indoor Rodeo held three 50-50 draws during the event, one each night, July 10, 11 and 12.

Thursday’s draw, raffle License #742401 was a blue ticket #18042310 worth $1,140. It remains unclaimed. Please call Cheryl Ball 403-664-9872 or Diana Walker 403-664-6600 if you are holding that ticket.

Friday’s red ticket worth $597.50 was won by Sharon Berg and Erin Logan of Oyen.

Saturday’s yellow ticket worth $1275 was won by Tammi Bouvier of Oyen.

Summer fun

The Shirley McClellan Aquatic Centre is a hub of activity offering Aquasizes Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.; free swim on Saturdays from 1 to 5 sponsored by the Oyen Lions Club and Lane Swim Mondays through Fridays from 7 to 8 a.m. Three swim lessons sessions remain: public lessons for ages over 6 July 21-25; July 28-August 1; August 18-22. A Preschool Session will run August 11-15 for ages 6 and under.

Best wishes

We extend best wishes on their future endeavors to Jason and Jaime Bowles and their children Bentley, Ryker and Mila on their move to Strathmore. Jaime joined Jason who was born and raised in the area in 2007. They bought their first home in 2008 and have been an integral part of the community.

Sad news

We are saddened by the news that AG Foods has made the decision to close their doors. We wish Steve and Geena and their family MJ, Shawn and Jenny Kang best wishes on their new paths.