MEOTA — Since July 1 happened on a Tuesday, the weekend prior turned into a major lead-up to Canada Day 2025. Meota residents and visitors alike noticed the level of activity increase dramatically. The weather was also keeping things interesting. One minute we’re trying to pull together a group of kayakers to go down the Jackfish River, the next it’s pouring rain and the text messages are flying back and forth in order to make the call. We decided to delay going by a day, which we’d later regret, since the sky was sunny with beautiful clouds at the designated launch time. Our only consolation was that we might have been halfway down the river and be hit by pouring rain, or possibly lightning or even a tornado. You know what they say in Saskatchewan: if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change.
My husband, Leo, rebuilt an old carriage a few years ago. He decided to turn it into a Cinderella coach. Bella Brave was one of the first children to have a ride in it. When she stepped down after her ride, she said, “Thank you so much. You made my dreams come true. I always wanted to have a ride in Cinderella’s coach.” I keep reminding my husband that dreams come true in Meota. My brother says, “It’s not quite heaven, but I can almost see it from here.”
Meota’s ADRA is looking for a president and new board members. This is a great place to get involved in the community. They did, however, pull together another great trade and craft fair. I love to check out all the creative merchants and their wares. This year, I stopped and chatted with Becky Kubbernus, nee Finlayson, from Martinson’s Beach. Becky started Beach Flowers by Woodland Posy after spending 10 years in Europe and Texas. You only have to check out her website to see how talented she is (www.woodlandposy). She incorporates barn boards and naturally aged wood into her Tinderwood Posy creations. Her hanging posies are so simple yet so stunning. This summer, Becky will be marketing her creations regularly at Martinson’s Beach.
After our river kayak was delayed due to the rain, I knew it would be a safe bet to visit under the covered deck at Warren and Elaine Iverson’s. Newcomers to Meota have no idea that the old Meota municipal office is now a welcoming place to have an afternoon coffee. The Iversons have a family tradition of 3 p.m. coffee and anyone is welcome. Tourists think that it’s a local cafe and are pleasantly surprised when they discover what true hospitality looks like. A lot of old-timers get a kick out of Warren’s “Guess What This Is Board.”
The annual Catholic Church garage and bake sale is Saturday, July 5. It starts at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 100-Main St., right along the highway. Meota’s Village Wide Garage Sale runs from July 4 to 6. Individual houses throughout the village will be setting their own dates and times.
The Do Drop In is hosting its monthly “Let’s Do Lunch” the first Wednesday of each month. July 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome.
I noticed one more poster for a senior’s golf tournament Monday, July 14, with shotgun start at 10 a.m. Includes 18 holes, coffee, muffin and lunch.
It’s time to get out on the water, whether that be a kayak, SUP board, canoe, sailboat, motor boat, pontoon boat or a jet ski. The water level on the lake is healthy and I hear stories of big fish being caught. I hope everyone stays safe and respects all the residents and visitors alike who come to Meota to experience a little bit of heaven on Earth.
