Welcome!

Poet Maisie Bartel

Proud parents Darren and Sarah Bartel along with big brother Hunter of Drake, Sk are excited to announce the arrival of their little girl.  Poet was born on Aug 18, 2009 at 7:37am in Nambor, Queenlands, Australia weighing 8lbs 11-1/2oz and was 20" long. Grandparents are Chester & Elaine Bartel of Drake, Sk and Anthony & Jane Tipper of Cooran, Queenland, Australia. Great Grandparents are Roy & Marlene Coates of Prince Albert, Sk and Linda E. Bartel of Drake, Sk.

Avalon Apple Gorgia-Lea Esau

Tania McIntyre and Maurice Esau welcome their first born child, Avalon Apple Gorgia-Lea, born July 17,2009 at 7:22pm at Royal University Hospital. Apple weighed 8lbs 6oz and was 22" long. Proud grandparents are Del & Sandy St Croix of Drake, Marliese & Harold Esau of Calgary AB, Louie Sieben of Lac La Biche AB, and Renee Sieben of Cold Lake AB. Great grandparents are Lois McIntyre & Gene Wilson of Savona BC, Pauline Kielly of St.Vincent's SMB, Newfoundland and Ingrid Esau of Tessin, Germany.  Apple has many loved Aunts and Uncles, the closest of which are Harley St Croix & Prax Pelegrin of Drake, Jesse Sieben of Lac La Biche AB, Kathrina Esau of Calgary AB, Bailey & Celeste Sieben of Cold Lake AB. Family is happy and healthy at home in Drake SK.

Bob Bergen

Make a $200.00 donation to the "Village of Drake" for a new plastic table and four chairs for the Community Center and receive a charitable donation receipt for the full amount.

This project has been very successful and we are over half way to our goal of 40 new tables and 160 new chairs. If you wish to help with this project please stop in the Village Office and see Stu.

Thank-you so much to the people who have already made their donations to this project!

Currently the Drake Recreation Board is working on a renovation project on the Drake Community Centre. The facility has served the community since 1986 and is need of an upgrade and a new look.

February 1st was the start date for the walls. Many volunteers spent their time pulling down the old wall and replacing it with new plywood to prep it for the new wall carpeting.

Currently a contractor is installing the wall carpeting.

The second portion of this project will take place from March 1 - 20, when the flooring will be replaced. During this time, the hall will be closed for public use. Again, volunteers will be needed on March 1st for a couple days.

The estimated cost of this project is $50,000.00. If you have ideas on how to help, please contact our Fundraising Committee which consists of Morley Strong, Dave Ewen, Darren Blair and Denise Howat. You can also help our fundraising efforts by making a cash donation at the Village Office. Stu will give you an Income Tax receipt for your donation.

 The Community Centre Kitchen Committee has been serving the volunteers and the contractors a much appreciated lunch every day.

Thank you to the many volunteers that have been helping with the renovations, preparing lunches, and serving the workers!