Our monthly board meeting in July initiated some lively discussion on resuming booking hall functions, which now will be evaluated on a case- by-case basis. An idea was put forward by Lisa Lloyd for the following: PUT THAT TIME IN COVID-19 ARREST TO GREAT USE: The Square Butte Community will host a Community HAND MADE Silent Auction and dance in the spring of 2021. We are asking all community members and supporters of the area, the arts, good old hand-made treasures to get creative and make items for our Spring Community HAND MADE Silent Auction and dance (leather work, knitting, quilting, painting, growing, baking, dinners, jewellery making, etc.).
We know you all have talents and need to keep busy! All proceeds will go to support the major repairs to our historic building (in particular to a failing foundation wall!!). Contact Lisa at 403.606.6161 to inquire or pledge your contribution.
Square Butte Ladies Group News
The ladies group continues to take custom orders for their baking which includes pies and butter tarts (or cookies, loaves, bread etc.). They have made over 40 pies and 35 dozen butter tarts, and still counting. We are offering saskatoon pies at $14 due to the abundant crop this year. For orders and enquiries please contact 403.931.2098 or text 817.219.3972.
The accolades have been pouring in and they are getting repeat orders as of press time. Jill Fry has taken on the tedious job of re-painting the Square Butte Hall sign. Thanks to Jill the sign has regained its former glory. Check out the Square Butte Ladies Group Facebook page for additional info.
Wildlife on Hwy. 762
There have been several sighting of a black bear sow and her triplets between Antler Ridge and Pine Ridge Estates and a second bear with twins. Two cougars were photographed in the yard of a property in Antler Ridge estates, reports of these animals can be found on the Facebook page “Friends and Neighbours of 762”. I was so fortunate to encounter the black bear and her triplets as she scurred acrossed the 762, right in front of me. I gave her pedestrian right of way! What a wonderful part of the world to live in.
What you might notice is an RCMP presense on 762 along with the bears. They are out in full force on weekends catching speeders. The highway is wonderful to drive but it is only a 90 km. speed limit.
History of Square Butte
Early settlers started arriving in our community in the early 1880’s. What drew them to the area was the abundant grass, open hillsides and abundance of water. One of the earliest was Joseph Fisher Sr. who brought a carload of cattle from the east in 1883 and wintered in a dug out shelter on the banks of the Fisher Creek which was named after him.
COVID-19
As we navigate through the pandemic, please be aware of family and friends. We might need to reach out to those that are struggling with anxiety or financial hardships. Some times a phone call will lift people’s spirits and they will realize that some one cares. Actually a human voice is better than a text or email. Do what you can!
