An eight-year-old girl showed her selflessness by turning a disappointing birthday into a gift to the community.
Skye Fabick was getting ready to celebrate her birthday, but because of COVID-19, it sadly couldn’t happen.
“Her birthday party was supposed to be on December 5, and it got cancelled because of the restrictions where we couldn’t have gatherings,” explained Skye’s mother Melanie. “When I told her we couldn’t have a party and would have to postpone it until the new year, she asked if we could do a bake sale instead.”
It was a simple request, but her mother was well suited for the task, she operates a home-based baking and cake decorating company. The plan was put in place, and the bake sale went online, with the proceeds to go to The Salvation Army.
Melanie expected a few family and friends would show their support by buying some Christmas goodies. What happened was inspirational as the bake sale went viral.
“I posted it on my Facebook page, and two days later, I had to take it down because we were at $1,000,” said Melanie. “That was about 32 boxes of treats.”
The final total was $1,400 gross, which made a donation to The Salvation Army of $1,100.
Fortunate for Melanie, she has an extra set of hands for the baking. She tells the Mail Skye is a proficient baker who does everything from measuring to mixing.
It took a couple of days to fulfill the order and sent sweets as far away as BC.
Generosity is nothing new to Skye. Last year she went on an “elf money’ spending spree and donated the toys to The Salvation Army.

The remaining one Morrin Village Councillor is no longer serving as Municipal Affairs has appointed an administrator to oversee the operation of the village.
“Right now, two of the three Village of Morrin councillors have resigned leaving council with no quorum, and therefore, the Village is unable to conduct business or hold regular council meetings,” said Municipal affair press secretary Justin Marshall. “Minister Allard has appointed Harold Johnsrude as a contracted Official Administrator to assume the powers and duties of the Village of Morrin council. He will be working closely with the village’s Chief Administrative Officer to ensure village operations continue.”
There has been turmoil in the village office, which culminated with the resignation of former Mayor Howard Helton and Councillor Melissa Wilton. M’liss Edwards was appointed mayor at the October 28 organizational meeting, previous to Wilton’s final resignation.
With these changes, Edwards is no longer serving on council.
“With the appointment of Mr. Harold Johnsrude, the remaining councillor is no longer in their role. We thank the councillors for their public service. Regular meetings will continue as scheduled with the Official Administrator being in the role of village council,” said Marshall.
Edwards is disappointed with the decision.
“I am appealing because I don’t feel it is fair that I should be bumped off when I didn’t resign,” said Edwards. “I am not satisfied with the dismissal.”
She is unsure what her avenue is to appeal the decision but is planning to write Minister Allard.
Marshall says Mr. Johnsrude has extensive knowledge and experience in local government, and will work to ensure the community remains healthy and sustainable into the future. He has been appointed to serve until December 17, 2021, or until a council quorum has been restored.
“On December 4, 2020, a letter from Minister Allard was mailed to all village residents to update them on the situation. There will be a December council meeting.”