United Together to Help Others

Still going strong since 1941, the motto of the Square Butte Ladies Group remains “United Together to Help Others”.
From the early years when women in the Square Butte area first came together by fording creeks in bare feet, riding horseback and slogging through muddy roads by truck or car, they have continued to work to help those in need.
Originally, they became an auxiliary group to the Red Cross and knitted and sewed articles needed overseas by soldiers and refugees. After the war years, the group raised money for charities and sponsored children in a variety of ways.
Today the group continues to the tradition of raising money for charities and community groups by sewing and baking.
They sell home baking and crafts at several of the summer Millarville markets, host teas and raffle a quilt each fall which they make together at an old-fashioned quilting bee.
This year’s raffle draw took place at the Square Butte Community Hall on Sunday, September 25th during the community pot luck evening; which the group sponsors each year. The winner of this year’s beautiful queen-size quilt was Ted Vockeroth of Medicine Hat. The second prize, a lovely quilted wall hanging depicting “Life in the Foothills”, was won by Philippa Finnis from the Priddis area. Special thanks to Gloria Kelly for making and donating this prize. Many thanks to everyone who purchased raffle tickets.
So far in 2011, the Square Butte Ladies Group has helped out the following charities and community groups: Camp Horizon, Oilfields Food Bank, Foothills Regional EMS, Literacy for Life, Oilfields Health Foundation, DARE Works Society, Foothills Search and Rescue, STARS, Developmental Disabilities DDRC, the Millarville Fair and the Irwin Brain Injury Foundation.
Joining the group is a very good way to join in the spirit of the community and lend a helping hand in a fun way among familiar faces.
There’s nothing like working and laughing together to feel like you belong - everyone is welcome!
We meet on the third Tuesday of every month except for the summer when we are baking up a storm for our table at the Millarville Farmer’s Market.
For more information about the Square Butte Ladies Group or to become a member call Jody Ball at 403-931-2451.
Group history provided by Susan Graham.