Author Archives: Carrie Hrabec

It seems like just yesterday we worked so hard on putting the ice in and boom, it’s time to take it out. We were holding out for news that the COVID protocols would be lifted and we could utilize our ice, but it doesn’t look like that is going to happen. So we have madeContinue reading “Taking out the ice”

Holden Agricultural Society – Scholarship Criteria 2020 Scholarship 1 – A $500 scholarship is available to a current grade 12 student at an area school who has participated in either Minor Hockey or 4H club for a minimum of 4 years (with at least 2 of those in Holden Minor Hockey or released by suchContinue reading “Scholarships”

Please join us tonight for our AGM followed by our regular meeting. We are looking for more members! We will be voting in a new executive as well as directors so there are lots of roles to be filled. Topic: Holden Ag Meeting Time: Nov 25, 2020 06:30 PM Edmonton Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77392176621?pwd=TVliUVhhL0k4RkpnZXBlN2lXUVpMQT09 MeetingContinue reading “AGM MEETING TONIGHT”

On November 18, 2020 we hosted the Region 5 AAAS meeting (Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies). It felt so good to get back in the kitchen! The meal we offered included our home made burgers with a few extras; fried mushrooms, bacon, fried onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles plus potato salad, caesar salad, and coleslaw. ForContinue reading “AAAS Regional Meeting”

November 25/20 @6:30 is our Annual General Meeting and we are looking for more members. We are looking for members that are willing to be part of the community. We meet once a month, except July, August and September. Members are expected to attend monthly meetings, help with our fundraisers, including concession and steak suppers,Continue reading “AGM is approaching!”

Covid Rules for Holden Complex for Hockey Teams keep their own attendance including spectators and submit to Carrie Hrabec @ carriehrabec@gmail.com weekly. Teams arrive no early that 30 min before slotted ice time. Participants come ready to play as much as possible. Everyone is expected to wear a mask in all areas except players playingContinue reading “Our Covid Rules for Hockey”

Thank you so much to our volunteers who helped put in the ice on Saturday. This is the first time in a long time we didn’t have our fearless leader Clint there to guide us (he had family commitments), but the volunteers pulled us through. Thanks to Nicole and Mike Suchy from Holden Minor Hockey,Continue reading “The Ice is IN!!”

The big question these days, other that hows harvest going, is are we putting ice in?? YES!! We are planning to put our ice in! We are aiming for a Nov 1 start date and excited for a new hockey season. We will be working hard to maintain COVID protocols so we are not sureContinue reading “Our Fall”

I recently was reminiscing about our steak dinners the other day, since I had a memory pop up on my Facebook. You know we have been doing steak suppers for over 7 years. It has been a great fundraiser for us, not just for the money but because it really brings the community together. ItContinue reading “Steak Suppers”

We are so thankful for the Zemlaks!! They were able to take the ice out this past weekend. Usually we have a crew that helps to get this job done, but since we are not allowed to gather, Zemlaks did it with just their family. They even crafted a fancy squeegee for their bobcat, whichContinue reading “Taking the ice out”