Assiniboine Valley Shopper 2017 – Week of June 25
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Museum and murals tell the story of Kamsack’s past Continued from Page 10 Among Kamsack’s sports and recreation clubs and organizations are: Club 55 Curling, with league play beginning in November and lasting to March; Kamsack Mixed Curling League; Kamsack Ski Club, which meets to enjoy the trails of Duck Mountain Provincial Park and hosts the annual Duck Mountain Loppett at the end of February; the Kamsack Minor Hockey Association; the Kamsack Royals senior slo-pitch team, and the Kamsack branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation.
Two large murals are located on Nykolaishen Drive in Kamsack. One is a reminder of the immigration of Doukhobors at the beginning of the 20th century, the other focuses on highlights of the community of Kamsack. Being a community on the Trans Canada Trail, efforts continue to assure that
the trail will become a viable feature into the future. Work began this year on extend-
POWER HOUSE MUSEUM
ing a walking trail through the community and linking to the Trans Canada Trail.
BLACKSMITH SHOP
Each year on the weekend following the August long weekend, a group of adventurous cyclists, all of at least 50 years of age, cycle the distance of about 100 miles from Kamsack to Yorkton and back. Not only is the Old Dog Run a great way for residents of a certain age to keep fit, but each year participants gather pledges and a welcoming home reception is held to raise money for different charitable initiatives. Of course Kamsack resi-
fun & interesting facts about
dents boast the proximity of Duck Mountain Provincial Park, and its Madge Lake, located only 12 minutes away, for excellent camping, fishing, beaches, golfing, horseback riding, boating, picnicking and nature trails. In winter, ice fishing, crosscountry skiing and snowmobiling are popular, and downhill skiing and snowboarding are two great reasons for people to find their way to the Duck Mountain Regional Park.
CANADA
If you have comic fans in your home you’ve probably heard of Wolverine. Did you know he’s Canadian? Yup, from Alberta. ***** Canada is known to have two different national sports depending on the season: winter is for ice hockey and summer is for lacrosse. YARD
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Tips for a Safe Boating • Boat wisely – always wear a personal flotation device, and never consume alcohol while operating any vehicle. • Make sure the life jacket is the right size for your child. The jacket should not be loose. It should always be worn as instructed with all straps belted. • Ensure boats and cottages are equipped with proper emergency safety equipment, including first aid kits and fire extinguishers.
Swimming • Never swim alone, even good swimmers need buddies! • Do not dive in less than nine feet of water. No board, no diving!
Camping • Ensure that children are kept a safe distance from camp fires. • Remember that after a camp fire is extinguished the embers remain dangerously hot for hours later. • Children should always be with a buddy when leaving the campsite and let an adult know their whereabouts.
Bicycle Riding • Wear a helmet... properly! A helmet should be worn snug, fitted and level. If you can’t cover up, use a sunscreen containing a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15, verify it has both UVA nd UVB protection, re-apply every two hours and after sweating or swimming.
Have a great and FOR PROMPT EMERGENCY “A concern for others” Duck Mountain Ambulance – Kamsack & Norquay MEDICAL SERVICES CALL 911
And don’t forget the bug spray and sunscreen.