Local Red Cross volunteers and staff were called out on May 28, 2010 by Blood Tribe Disaster Services to provide shelter, food, and water for 20 individuals, ranging in age from seven to 80 years old, who are currently affected by flooding on parts of the Stand Off Blood Tribe Reserve. The Canadian Red Cross Team was on scene immediately after receiving a call for assistance.
 
The Canadian Red Cross is responding to the immediate needs of the individuals affected. We are working closely with our community partners, including the Blood Tribe Council, to monitor the situation in Stand Off.
 
Should the situation deteriorate further, the Canadian Red Cross is on standby to provide large-scale shelter assistance. Each year our Disaster Response teams assist hundreds of adults and children facing crisis situations within Alberta. Red Cross provides food, shelter, accommodation and additional services for 72 hours to individuals affected by personal disaster.
 
All Canadian Red Cross support is provided at no charge to those in need. To donate to this locally funded program please visit your local Red Cross office, call 1-800-418-1111 or go online to www.redcross.ca.  

Cardston East Stake Youth Day activities have been cancelled due the rain, snow and colder weather.

EDWARD HARKNESS HANSEN, born June 3, 1933, beloved husband of the late Blanche Moore Hansen, passed away in Cardston on May 24th, 2010.

He is lovingly remembered by his children, Richard, Alan & Karla; grandchildren, Courtney (Gordie), Destin and Kyle; great-grandson, Evan. He is also survived by two brothers, Aaron of Barnwell and Arden of Salt Lake City.

He was predeceased by his parents; James & Margaret; 3 sisters, Edna, Thelda and Viola; 2 brothers, Alvin and Mulloy.

Ed was born in Cardston and spent his childhood growing up in Aetna on the family farm. In 1955 he received a mission call to Australia - memories of which he carried fondly and often shared stories of the people and places. On July 25, 1964 he married Blanche Moore in the Cardston Temple and resided in Aetna until the family moved into Cardston after their children were born.

Ed worked for a short time in the Cardston hospital before beginning employment as a custodian of the Jr. & Sr. High schools in Cardston. He was actively involved in church activities with a special love for scouts. He loved the outdoors and had a special passion for sharing his knowledge with his children and grandchildren. He loved gardening, photography and telling jokes. He was actively recording his family history which he spent several hours doing.

The family extends their thanks to those at the Grandview Nursing Home who took such loving care of Ed, and also to Dr. Brian Low for all his kindnesses.

The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, SOUTH HILL CHAPEL, on Thursday, May 27th at 2:00 p.m. with Bishop Clay Leavitt Officiating.

Friends may meet the family at the Church from 1:00 to 1:45 prior to the Service. Interment in the Cardston Cemetery.
Email your condolences to: legacyfh@telus.net Arrangements entrusted to Barry Salmon
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family

Cardston Soccer’s British Summer Camp Coach Ben today at the Victoria Day make up games.

Check out this Cultural Vignette of the Carriage House Theatre with Dr. Robert Russell from YouTube.
Also, found at their website.

Ellen Monaghan from Calgary has just returned from Africa and will visit Cardston to discuss her travels on Wednesday, May 26th at 3:00 p.m., at the Remington Carriage Centre. Ellen is with the ‘Grandmothers-to-Grandmothers’ campaign. The campaign was started by Stephen Lewis and his daughter Ilana. The purpose of the campaign is to help the thousands of impoverished grandmothers who are emotionally decimated. By forming groups and fundraising, money is earned to give support and love to the grandmothers and grandchildren. Ellen has seen first hand where all the money raised is going. A Scrabble Benefit, put on by ‘Hearts-to-Heart Grandmothers’, raised over $300 to support the grandmothers and their needs.
We will be asking for a $2 donation at the door to help pay for the cost of the meeting room at the Remington Carriage Centre.

Submitted by: Elaine Hall

Ground was broken May 15 for the third temple in Alberta and the seventh in Canada on a prominent hill overlooking the vast landscape of Calgary.

Read the Church News Article

Official Town of Cardston - Fortis just called and the power will be out today (friday) from 4pm to approx 6pm for an emergency repair. Please prepare accordingly.

Cardston Soccer held a ground breaking ceremony May 19, 2010 at the new field location. Mayor Rick Schow, Randy Janisko, MP Rick Casson & MLA Broyce Jacobs spoke to a large crowd of parents and soccer kids.

MLA Broyce Jacobs, MP Rick Casson and Mayor Rick Schow broke ground for construction of the 4.5 million dollar wastewater outfall project for the Town of Cardston.

The Cardston and District Historical Society will be showing the documentary film, “The Hutterites”, at the Cardston Courthouse Museum at 7:00 PM on Friday, May 28, 2010. This film was produced in 1964 by Cardston-born filmmaker Colin Low. With only a cameraman and a soundman, Colin Low spent three weeks living on a Hutterite Colony and filmed their day-to-day activities. This film examines the history of the Hutterites and how it had affected their present day way of life.
There is no charge for this event and everyone is welcome.

HAROLD WATSON, beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Smith) Watson  passed away at Cardston on Thursday, May 13th, 2010 at the age of 84 years.    

Friends may meet the family on Thursday, May 20th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Legacy Funeral Home, 107- 6th Street W. (Waterton Highway) or on Friday, May 21st from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service.

The Funeral Service will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Street Chapel, 355- 3rd Street W., Cardston on Friday, May 21st, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with Bishop Don Jensen Officiating.   Interment in the Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, Alberta

The Moses Lake Community Clean up has now been rescheduled for Saturday June 5 (weather permitting). The youth will not be cleaning the highways this year, but are invited to help with the clean up of Moses Lake. Please meet at gymnasium in Moses Lake at 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be at provided at 1:30 p.m. Please bring a salad or a plate of cookies to share. If the weather is unfavorable on that day, this event will be canceled for the remainder of this year.

Thank You to people of Cardston and district for your support of the annual Mother’s Day Bake Sale of the Cardston Health Care Auxiliary. The money raised has gone towards an ECG machine for the Cardston Health Centre.

Opening Social & Registration - Wed. May 19@ 7:00 at the golf club house
League begins - Wed. May 26 @ 6:00
Beginner golfers welcome!
For more information you can contact:
Wendy Schaffer @ 653-2825
Deb Vegter @ 653-3663

The Town of Cardston has requested soccer stays off the fields this week and officially start on Monday, May 17. Enjoy your weekend of Sunshine!
You will see, baseball starting up today but there is a difference between 10 kids on a diamond and 525 kids on a field.

Change in Hours at the FHC:
The FHC will be closed Saturday and Monday of the 24th of May long weekend. After that we go to Summer Hours: 
FHC Summer hours: Mon-Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, also Wed. Eve 6:30 to 9:00. Contact Bert or Elaine (653-4651) for access at other times.

Cardston County has declared itself a disaster area following the devastating spring snow storms in recent weeks. Livestock were forced to endure intense snow, heavy rain and cold temperatures and many have been lost over the past few weeks. The animals were forced to endure snow, heavy rain and cold temperatures. Ranchers are claiming a loss of up to 15% of their spring calves.

Cardston local soccer has been postponed until further notice due to field conditions from recent weather.

Cardston Employment Centre Closed May 24 Monday
Summer Hours beginning May 25, 2010. Monday to Thursday    10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Evenings and Friday or Saturday appointments, Please phone:    Alden Sharp  403 653-1331

The annual cleanup of Moses Lake has been postponed due to the weather, the snow still being on the ground , and the amount of standing water in the ditches and low places. We are going to try to hold it in a couple of weeks. After a meeting with the Moses Lake committee on Monday, we will let everyone know which day we will hold the clean up on.

The Yard Sale for the Guatemala Orphanage that was scheduled for last weekend will be held this weekend, May 7 12-5, May 8 8-5 at 389 5th Ave. West. (The yard with the paintings on the fence) All funds raised will be used to build a new orphanage in Guatemala. There will be household items, bikes, tables, lamps, books, stoves, and lots of other \"good stuff\". Also fresh Whole Wheat Breads,Giant Cinnamon Buns and Donuts will also be for sale. IF YOU HAVE ANY ITEMS YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE...please call 403-795-8678 and leave a message. We will call you back and set a pick up time. See you there!