Archive for February, 2012

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Wadena Curling Club

More Details to Follow!!

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Wadena Curling Club

More Details To Follow!!

The Town of Wadena Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the following positions:

Seasonal Parks Labourer

Student Parks Labourer

For more information click on each of the positions listed.

The following are the notes taken from the Regular Town Council meeting held on Monday, January 9, 2012

Fire Hydrant Repair Costly Budget Item

The deteriorating of Wadena’s fire hydrants is becoming a costly consideration for the town of Wadena.

During the last regular meeting of Wadena town council on Jan. 9, Wadena’s superintendent of public works Brian Hayes, says crews have been out on a couple of occasions to conduct repairs.

The first repair occurred on Dec. 22 when crews were dispatched to repair the hydrant at the corner of First St. NE and Second Ave. by Wadena Elementary School. Hayes says they noticed the hydrant was leak during their fall check.

“We attempted to turn the valve off so as to isolate it for winter so we could replace it in the spring, but when it started to leak we decided we had better replace both the valve and the hydrant. This is a very important hydrant to have working at all times because of its close proximity to the school,” Hayes said.

Hayes said the next hydrant on the list to be fixed is located at the corner of Main Street and Second Avenue by the Wadena Co-op Store. Hayes says it has been causing problems since this spring when staff noticed water, sand and dirt spewing up between the hydrant and the valve when they were flushing the lines.

“We did try to shut it off, but it kept leaking so we are going to try again. If we can’t get it shut off we are likely going to have to replace it too,” Hayes said.

Hayes says he plans to budget to replace three hydrants with year, which when combined with their inventory on hand will mean that they are upgrading a total of six.

“I am also budgeting to replace six mainline valves. This program works hand in hand with the hydrant replacement program because it allows us to isolate the hydrant while we are working on it, without having to reduce the water supply for residents in that area,” Hayes said.

The final step to improve the state of the town’s hydrants is to implement a vigorous exercising program, in which town employees will regularly open and shut the valves. Hayes says he will bring figures for the next council meeting regarding the cost of implementing such a program and provide an outline of the advantages of doing it.

New Defibrillator for Pool

The Wadena Aquatic Centre may be getting a permanent defibrillator.

Administrator Dianna Lee advised council during the last regular meeting that Lorne Wozniak of Rose Valley has indicated that he would like to use the funds raised from the Scott Wozniak Memorial Fishing Derby to help communities in the area purchase medical equipment. After some discussion it was agreed that the defibrillator would be best utilized at the swimming pool to eliminate the need for moving the town’s mobile unit back and forth from the curling rink.

The Christmas break proved to be a great time to continue some upgrades to the appearance of the Wadena Recreation Centre.

Travis Fogg the town of Wadena’s Director of Recreation and Community Development says that Rink Caretaker Morgan Helgason, put another coat of rubber-matting refinisher on the mats in the dressing rooms.

“I also had Waterworld Industries come and check out the heaters over the stands. They are fixed them as good as possible for now – we will have to do a complete cleaning in the summertime,” he said.

In other rink-related business Fogg says that Zumba Fitness has started in the upper auditorium. The current plan is to run twice a week for at least 10 weeks and then continue in the  spring as well.

Fogg says January will be a busy month with 18 games scheduled, one minor hockey tournament and the Quill Plains Regional Figure Skating Competitions being held on Jan. 21 and 22.

The Wadena Arts Council has qualified for $271.25, which represents the final 25 percent of their allocation from the Saskatchewan Lotteries Grant.

By:  Anne Sanderson, Wadena News

Always entertaining and definitely unique, The Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off stage. Best known for their singles “5 O’clock”, “Saturday”, and “Drink and Fight”, their music has been featured on XBox & Playstation games, NBC’s TV show “Black Donnellys”, WWE Wrestling, Don Cherry’s hockey videos and six music videos on Much Music.

Wadena Community Legion Hall

Wadena Community Legion Hall

Entries to Sharon – 338-2378 or Pat 338-3264

Entries to Garry – 338-2745 or Grant 338-2086

Karrnnel is quickly establishing himself as one of the most dynamic and original fiddle players around. Karrnnel features a dynamic show that showcases masterful musicianship, engaging music, and elements of dance related to fiddle music in Canada. Featuring Karrnnel on the fiddle and two of Canada’s best musicians backing him up, this show will change the way the audience thinks of fiddle music.  Show at the Wadena Community Legion Hall.

Advance $15

At Door $20

Tickets available at Jock’s Jewellery, Wadena News & Tait Business Service