Bergland ‘fun day’ chock full of events

The weather co-operated for the fifth year in a row as the annual Bergland Family Fun Day was held Sunday.
Kids enjoyed several games, including the always-popular minnow races, and also were able to tour the Lake of the Woods Fire Department’s fire truck.
While many of the activities were held at McCrossen-Tovell School last year, the bulk of them were held next to the Bergland Café this time around.
Shelters were set up and welcomed as those attending the event sought to get out of the hot sun.
“Highway 621” entertained the audience, along with guest musicians and vocalists.
As well, local stylist Stacy Kreger gave hair cuts all afternoon and donated proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Harry Arnould of Rainy River did the full deal—getting his head completely shaved.
When he arrived in Bergland, he had $330 in pledges from Rainy River. But while there, he raised another $225 for $555 in total, which all will go the Canadian Cancer Society.
A walk/run-a-thon for cancer also was held, with $440 being taken in. Some $250 of that was raised in an hour by the Fraser girls (well-known local runners).
Jodi Jolicouer of the Bergland Café cooked and sold her famous bologna burgers—and donated some of the proceeds to the Cancer Society, as well.
In total, $2,159.47 was raised through all the various activities held that day.
A balloon release was held at the end of the day in memory of cancer victims.
Sherri Kreger was crowned chili champ this year during the annual Bergland Chili Cook-off, receiving the coveted chili necklace and a 2008 Chili Champ Apron.
The Bunnock Game was on display and again was something many people were curious about. It’s similar in nature to horseshoes, but played with pieces called bones.
All in all, it was a relaxing afternoon that culminated with a community dinner—with the menu being . . . you guessed it, chili!