On Friday, February 12, the Drumheller Valley Secondary School (DVSS) grad committee held a Valentine Cake auction sale, to raise funds for their 2016 Graduation. DVSS auctioneer Ryan Hatch started the bidding at $5 and the very first cake, a Black Forest, made by Principal Curtis Lapierre went for $50, bid by grade 11 student Liam McDougald. A Turtle Cheesecake went for $30, purchased by student Linden Dickson, pictured above. There were over 25 cakes up for auction.
Battle of the Sexes finished at the Aquaplex and the women beat the men by 1587 lengths. Final tally’s for lengths by the women were 11,657 and men achieved only 10,070. According to Aquaplex lifeguard/instructor Molly Moar, “There were over 60 participants, with the women beating the men by 39.7 kilometers.” Participant Wendy Bilson, pictured above, accomplished 710 laps at 25 meters each, totaling 17,750 meters or just over 11 miles. Bilson was also last years winner. The Battle of the Sexes continues at the Badlands Community Facility till the end of the month.
On Monday , February 15, many families celebrated Family Day at the Aquaplex. Admittance was only a toonie and was well received by parents and their children.
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