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Fans came out for Riders on the Road in Lampman
By Stephanie Zoer
Lampman was buzzing with excitement on Oct. 5 as fans gathered to celebrate their beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders for the Riders on the Road event at the Lampman Curling Rink.
Earlier in the summer, the McDougall Auction company, who are partners of Riders on the Road, approached local resident Blake Dube about hosting Riders on the Road event. Dube contacted the Lampman Recreation Board to see if there was any interest in hosting such an event in October.
They said yes to the event and went into full force in finding out all the details that were involved.
As the date approached, the Roughriders planning team came and met with the Lampman Recreation Board team. The decision was made to use this event to fundraise for capital projects within the recreation facilities.
Stacy Trombley, one of the event organizers, said the committee put some letters together and reached out to the many businesses in Lampman and surrounding areas, and they came through with enormous support and donations.
Upon entering the curling rink, it was decorated from one end to the other in Roughrider colours, with balloons, table cloths and Roughrider logos hanging on the walls. Most of the fans wore Roughrider jerseys or tshirts. It was a sea of green and white.
Nyla and Robin Saxon spearheaded the decorating, along with Nyla’s mother Marlene.
“They did an amazing job and took it to another level, making the curling rink a scene right out of a Rider Pride fairytale,” said Trombley.
The festivities were to be kicked off with a parade, however Mother Nature had other plans with the 100-kilometre winds. Since the community, businesses and the school had created floats to take part in the parade, they plan to hold the event at a later date to display the commitment and support they had for this endeavour.
Live and silent auctions had nearly 90 items donated, which included a
signed jersey by current Rider Ryan Sceviour. He attended the event along with teammate Joran Herdman-Reed. They were available for photo ops, autographs and even took the time to judge the Lampman School Roughrider colouring contest entries.
The Riders on the Road team brought 620 CKRM host Gloria Evans, members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Cheer Team, the pep band and of course mascot Gainer the Gopher. They also set up inflatables for the kids with games like a football toss and cornhole, just as they do at their Party in the Park.
Border Insulators, R and R Tank and Equipment Rentals, Hutt’s Trucking and Woodley Well Services all jumped on board to sponsor the roast beef dinner that was lead in preparation by Ryan and Nyla Saxon.
Grimes Sales and Services, Precision Ag., Kendall’s Supply, Ag Resources and Johnson Plumbing and Heating donated items for the live auction.
There was also a prize for the bestdressed Rider fan, which was won by Dave Dyer, and he walked away with a signed Saskatchewan Roughrider football.
“All in all, Riders on the Road was a wonderful event to wrap up harvest,’ said Trombley. “We also took a win, putting the Roughriders into a playoff spot.”
The curling rink became a noisy place when the Roughriders beat the Edmonton Elks 28-24.
This event raised over $20,000 for the Lampman Recreation capital projects, to the delight of the board.
The organizing team thanks the Riders on the Road for reaching out to Lampman to host the event, and all the sponsors, volunteers and those who attended for making this such a success.
“We could not have done this without the support of the community, businesses and all those involved,” said Trombley.
Ryan and Nyla Saxon joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders cheer team at the Riders on the Road event. Photo by Stacy Trombley
Raine Trombley met Gainer the Gopher in Lampman. Photo by Stacy Trombley
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Residential school survivor turned to sketching to pass the time while in his room
By Stephanie Zoer
Brian McArthur, a talented Indigenous artist from Ocean Man First Nations (OMFN), has transformed a challenging chapter of his life into a profound source of inspiration for his artwork.
At first, he did not know this was going to help him.
McArthur went to a residential school from
Grades 1-8, and he said sketching was a great way to pass the time in his room when they were not allowed to do anything. They stayed at the school around the clock, only being allowed to go home on Christmas day. If they were lucky, he said they could stay the night and return to the school on Boxing Day.
“I remember four buses coming to pick us up early in the morning
on Christmas,” said McArthur. “And then we all got dropped off at our homes, and later in the day, the buses returned to pick us up.”
The experiences are not something he talks about much. When his parents moved to White Bear First Nations (WBFN), he began school there. His parents are also residential school survivors.
As time went on, Mc-
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Arthur put his sketching aside. He went to work in the oilpatch, got married and had five children and now has 13 grandchildren.
One day a granddaughter came to him with an assignment for school: drawing a puppy. The two of them together managed to get the project done, and it was at this point that McArthur realized that he had more talent than he thought.
In 2004, McArthur went to a dollar store and picked up a small canvas and water paints, and began to paint. This gave him an incredible feeling of peace, relaxation and such joy, he furthered his paintings.
The first one he completed still hangs in his apartment, as he said he could never part with it.
Taking a break from rigging in 2006, he taught at the OMFN Education Centre, teaching art in the afternoons to all of the grades. This furthered his desire to return to his paintings.
McArthur’s work draws heavily from his heritage, depicting scenes of community, spirituality and the natural world in a style that merges traditional Indigenous elements with contemporary art techniques.
Each piece he creates comes from his mind. He might sit at the canvas and have the music inspire him as he begins
to paint. His pieces are all originals, and he is proud of that. They carry a part of his past and present, featuring Indigenous ways of life, the fancy shawl dancer’s beauty, and teepees sitting in the lush grass.
McArthur is always busy, as he works at Stought’s Eatery in Stoughton as a prep cook and dishwasher. He repairs appliances and also does maintenance out at OMFN. His painting is done in his spare time.
He has done paint nights at the Bear Claw Casino, where he met artist Michael Lonechild.
“He commented on how good my art was and gave me some pointers,” said McArthur. It’s something he will not forget.
McArthur has sold his art across Canada and some pieces have gone to Mexico as well, but now he needs to refill his stock as it is nearly depleted. Drafting poems is another love for McArthur. One poem he wrote about the missing and murdered Indigenous women, and he also did an art piece on it. He sold the piece and donated the funds to a foundation for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. He felt it was wrong to benefit from the art. Five years ago, he also began to learn the Nakota language. It takes eight years to be able to teach the language and this is his goal. It takes years to learn, but he is determined to learn.
Brian McArthur took the time to show kids at the Stoughton summer camp how to create a simple yet elegant painting. Photo by Stephanie Zoer
Teacher Tina Karup brought the Grade 9 and 10 students from Gordon F. Kells High School to the Carlyle Library and had art day on Sept. 25. They did artwork banners for Every Child Matters and brought their creations back to the school to display. Helping Karup were educational assistants Bailey Verbeem and Sheila Boutin, branch librarian Naomi Twietmeyer and program co-ordinator Heather Sparrow.
Help a former Carlyle resident’s family in tough times
By Jessica Shirley
Throughout October, Carson Brady from Living Skies Crossfit and Conditioning will perform one burpee for every dollar donated to the SPG4 Cure Fundraiser.
Each day, Brady will total the previous day’s donations – both online and in cash – and tackle the burpee count, determined to make every effort count. To have a contribution added to the daily tally, send an email
to livingskiescrossfit@ gmail.com.
Brady is good friends with Richard Laidlaw, who grew up in Carlyle, and is looking to support Richard and his family in this important cause.
In 2017, Richard and Anna Laidlaw, who now live in Ottawa, welcomed their baby boy Jack. It was one of the happiest and most memorable days of their lives. Jack is now seven years old. He is described as kind, funny, smart, empathetic and loving, with a heart
of gold. As the oldest of three boys, Jack takes his role seriously, caring for and protecting his little brothers while making them laugh. Around the age of two, the Laidlaws noticed Jack’s toes pointed inward when he walked. Their family doctor initially reassured them that this was common in young children and would likely improve over time. However, by age three, with no improvement, Jack was referred to pediatric physiotherapy.
After a year with no progress, Jack’s physiotherapist recommended further testing. He was referred to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, where specialists in neurology and orthopedics began searching for the cause of his symptoms.
In December 2023, genetic testing revealed that Jack has hereditary spastic paraplegia Type 4 (SPG4). While the diagnosis provided an answer, it brought no relief. SPG4 is a rare, progressive disease for which there is currently no cure or treatment to halt its progression. Jack’s condition means that over time, he will gradually lose the ability to walk, and his family was told there was nothing they could do to stop it.
The initial weeks after Jack’s diagnosis were devastating for his family. The Laidlaws found themselves in deep despair, struggling to process this news while caring for their three boys, who were six, four and two at the time. But they refused to give up.
They began researching SPG4, reaching out to every expert they could find. Eventually, a researcher at Boston Children’s Hospital responded with a glimmer of hope: “Yes, I can help you.”
Jack was enrolled in the researcher’s study, which tracks patients
with SPG4. While there is currently no treatment or cure, the researcher informed them that a cure for SPG4 is being actively researched. This hope has sustained Richard and Anna ever since.
Though they originally wanted to keep their journey private, they now understand that sharing their story is vital because they need help.
Richard’s connections to Carlyle and southeast Saskatchewan run deep. The support from this community, even through kind supportive words and actions, has meant a lot for his family. People like Brady, who grew up alongside Richard, have stepped up to help. As Richard and his family have a long, uncertain road ahead, knowing that his hometown is behind him offers hope and strength.
SPG4 affects approxi-
mately one in every 50,000 people. As a rare genetic disorder, research funding is hard to come by. Jack’s family, along with supporters like Carson Brady, are now fundraising to support this critical research. Together, they are working to bring the research to human clinical trials – a crucial step toward finding a cure. While this diagnosis is rare, it’s not unique, and the impact of a cure would extend far beyond Jack. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up at Donate to SPG4 Research and Treatment for Jack, and people can e-transfer support to Brady’s campaign at cjb_140@hotmail.com.
A Facebook page has been set up at SPG4 Cure Fundraiser, and people can email the family at : SPG4CureFundraiser@ outlook.com.
Carson Brady performing burpees at Living Skies Cross t and Conditioning in Carlyle.
The Carlyle Cubs Early Learning Centre is always busy with activities for children. National Co ee with a Cop Day was held on Oct. 2, and the Carlyle Cubs invited the Carlyle RCMP to come for a co ee, donut and visit to celebrate. Photo courtesy of Kayla Brown
Jack Laidlaw is a seven-year-old boy diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. Photo submitted by Richard and Anna Laidlaw
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A Thanksgiving tradition
Stephanie Zoer
Just a few words
Thanksgiving has long been a time of reflection, community and gratitude, tracing its roots back to early harvest festivals when people gathered to give thanks for the bounty of the land.
In the old days, it was a time to celebrate the end of the growing season, marking the hard work of farmers and the blessings of a successful harvest.
The first Thanksgiving in North America is most famously associated with the pilgrims and Indigenous people in the early 1600s, and it was a moment of sharing and mutual respect, rooted in survival and co-operation.
In those times, life was deeply connected to the rhythms of nature. The successful harvest meant food security for the long, harsh winter that lay ahead. Families and communities gathered to thank not only each other but also a higher power for the sustenance they received.
Thanksgiving was a reminder of their dependance on the land and each other, a time for sharing and building bonds.
Today, Thanksgiving still carries this spirit of gratitude, though the focus has broadened beyond agricultural roots. Many of us live in cities and towns, disconnected from the cycles of farming, but the holiday remains an important opportunity to reflect on the abundance in our lives.
I am always thankful for the abundance that my garden brings, and the opportunity and ability to put it all in my freezer or canning pantry. I am not a farmer, although I was raised on a farm. I certainly appreciate them as they fill my freezer with beef and chickens, and my harvest from my garden will feed my family throughout the winter.
I also remember the days when we all gathered at my parents house for the big meal after we had gone to church. We all brought a dish to the feast so mom was not stuck doing all the cooking.
Thanksgiving was a full day event with games, flying the kite we had and time to socialize together and just enjoy family time. The next day it was done all over again at my husband’s parents’ house.
Family and friends gather over large meals, often featuring turkey, stuffing and a pie, to celebrate togetherness and the blessings both big and small of the year.
It is more difficult to gather with family. Our parents have all passed away and siblings do not live close by. We have drifted apart.
This year we decided to have Thanksgiving with friends who also have no family in the area. After all, I will cook enough food to last a week, so why not share? This way my husband does not have to eat leftovers for days.
We will play a friendly game of euchre after supper and talk about the weeks that have passed and the weeks ahead of us. I am sure the hurricane winds will come up in conversation, along with how our gardens did and what is planned for planting next year.
Although life has changed dramatically from the early days of Thanksgiving, the core message remains the same. It is a time to pause, reflect and give thanks for the good in our lives, just as our ancestors did generations ago.
There are times that we tend to forget how good we have it. We have plenty of work and a roof over our heads. Our children are close by. There are many more things to be thankful for.
As we sit down with friends and family this Thanksgiving, we carry forward a tradition that binds the past to the present, grounded in appreciation for the things that sustain us.
We should never forget the freedom we have to do the things we love, and this is something to be thankful for.
While other parts of the world deal with wars, hunger and misfortune, we should always be grateful for the life we have.
“While poverty persists, there is no true freedom.”
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To the rescue again and again
There are moments of that night I remember distinctly, despite being very young.
My family was at a Bible camp in Alberta, a picturesque spot with buildings sheltered in groves, pathways taking you through towering trees, and all of it near the shore of a lake that glistened under the sun. But that night, the beauty of the location and the atmosphere in the chapel where we were gathered was suddenly interrupted by a man who ran in yelling, “There’s a cabin on fire!”
Immediately everyone started moving. I remember being outside with other children as some of the moms kept us at a safe distance. Other adults were running towards the cabins. It was not a large camp so we were able to see the smoke and flames from our position away from the danger. We saw the efforts of adults filling large containers from the lake and passing them down a line of people to throw on the flames.
I don’t know how successful the bucket brigade was but it was a very welcome sound when sirens announced the arrival of the fire department. Very quickly, a team of fire-
fighters had hoses unrolled and were attacking the blaze.
The area was roped off but we were allowed to get a bit closer later in the evening. We saw the charred ruins as well as the blackened ground around the cabins that were saved.
Children were excitedly talking about watching the firefighters at work. Adults were speaking in hushed tones, thankful for their efforts and remarking in gratitude that there was no loss of life.
In August 2021, my sister and I were moving our mom from B.C. to Outlook. You may remember the destructive fires that were burning that summer. As we travelled on the Coquihalla Highway, we could see smoke rising high in the sky, and the pungent smell was unmistakeable. I couldn’t imagine the way eyes, noses and throats were burning for those closer to the flames.
Then we spotted the aerial firefighters. They were flying directly above us, so close I felt I could reach out my window and touch them. Of course I couldn’t, but I had never seen them in flight this close before.
Moments later they reached their location and opened the buckets. A rush of water tumbled out to support the efforts of those on the ground fighting the massive blaze. It was a reminder of the incredible men and women who feel a calling to be firefighters.
A few years ago I was on a mission trip in Mexico and the place we were working at had the only fire truck for a large area. One morning we heard the fire truck head out and right away a staff person at the mis-
sion asked us to stop and pray. I have done that ever since. Here at home, I am grateful for those who have dedicated themselves to prepare to respond to emergencies in our community and beyond. Each time I hear the sirens or see an emergency vehicle rush past my office window, I stop and say a prayer for those in trouble and for those on their way to help.
Firefighters train, prepare and they drop everything at a moment’s notice to respond to calls. To protect us. We cannot, for a second, take them for granted.
There is a volunteer firefighter shortage across this country. A census by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs found that in a 12-month period, 9,500 volunteer firefighters, averaging 10-12 years of experience, left the fire sector. Another 10,000 retired. Thirty per cent of firefighters are over the age of 50, meaning some could be thinking of retiring soon.
More than half the departments surveyed said they deferred equipment purchases due to fiscal restraints, and a quarter are operating with outdated gear. In 2022, an additional 800 fire trucks were needed in Canada. That number jumped to 1,381 last year. All this while the number of call-outs is ever increasing. There are 90,000 volunteer firefighters across Canada. What can I do for them? I can pray for their safety. I can contribute to fundraisers to ensure they have the equipment they need. More importantly, I can thank them for doing what I never could. That’s my outlook.
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Cannington candidates looking for public’s support
By David Willberg
The 2024 Saskatchewan general election is underway, and that means a lot of work for the declared candidates in the Cannington constituency.
Daryl Harrison of the Saskatchewan Party has been Cannington’s MLA since 2020 and is seeking a second term in the legislature. He is being challenged by Natalie Clysdale of the Saskatchewan Green Party, Michelle Krieger of the Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan and Dianne Twietmeyer of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party.
As of Wednesday at noon, the Saskatchewan United Party, the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan and the Progress Party (formerly the provincial Liberal Party) had yet to announce their candidates. The deadline to be a confirmed candidate for the election is Oct. 12.
The provincial election will occur Oct. 28.
Harrison was nominated last year, and since that time, in addition to his duties as an MLA, he has been out meeting people and visiting with urban and rural municipal councils. Cannington is now a larger constituency, as communities such as Kipling, Kennedy, Langbank and Osage have been added to the northern boundaries.
“It just means you’re spread out further and further, and it takes time to get from corner to corner,” said Harrison.
He believes Saskatchewan’s economy has remained strong, which he
said is needed to keep people employed and for investments to happen in the province.
“Our ag sector is very strong, and thankfully crops, from what I’ve been told, have been average to slightly above [average], so I’m very, very appreciative because all the producers realize that not all areas in the province are like that.”
He has seen several drilling rigs popping up across the riding, but it would be nice to see more. Harrison pointed out that the party has a goal of producing 600,000 barrels of oil per day by 2030, and to achieve that, more drilling is needed.
Health care and education have received funding increases, he said, and the government has committed to building a new pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 school in Carlyle.
Harrison said the experience of four years ago has helped with the campaign. He has already met people in communities, and he knows the communities better than he did four years ago.
A campaign team is in place, he said, and he will have a mobile campaign office this year due to the greater size of the Cannington riding.
Krieger was one of the first candidates to be announced for the Buffalo Party last fall. Since then, she has attended town hall meetings across the constituency and talked to people to get to know the riding.
“It was really important to me to get out and meet some of the people in some of the towns that were a little further away from my corner,” said Krieger.
She will use the campaign to promote the party’s plan to increase production of oil to a million barrels a day. They also want to start building upgraders and refineries in rural areas. Her other big concern is health care, as the riding has been “hit particularly hard” with emergency room closures and staffing shortages.
She is currently a town councillor in Alameda.
To win Cannington, which has been a Saskatchewan Party and a Progressive Conservative stronghold for decades,
Krieger said she and the campaign team members would need to talk to as many people as possible. She has a goal of knocking on every door in the constituency, including rural residences, which she admits is a very lofty ambition.
“In order for us to be heard out here in Cannington, we need to make a change,” said Krieger. “One thing that I hear lots when I am knocking on doors, is that the government essentially ignores us.”
She believes the government takes the riding for granted because they don’t think they can lose in Cannington. If she is elected, Krieger said she would hold a town hall meeting every three or four months in a different community while she is in office.
Twietmeyer’s nomination was announced by the party in late September, just days before the election was called. She is running for the NDP in the second consecutive election; she finished third behind Harrison and the Buffalo Party’s Wes Smith in 2020.
She said she decided to
run for the NDP because there are a lot of “thoughtful and caring voters” in Cannington who deserve to have a candidate who they’re familiar with and represents their ideals. Twietmeyer said there are voters who are upset with cuts to education and health care during the Saskatchewan Party’s tenure.
Cannington has been a very tough constituency for the NDP in the past, but she thinks there are a lot of people who could be convinced to change their mind this time.
“People are unhappy with the Saskatchewan Party on a lot of different levels,” she said.
A friend of her husband’s recently asked him why anybody would want to vote for the NDP.
She responded by saying she wishes that person would have asked her, because she noted it’s the party that brought in Medicare and rescued the province’s finances in the 1990s.
Twietmeyer said she will bring forward the party’s messages on such issues as education, health care and the economy. The NDP would restore funding where
needed for education and health care, provide jobs for people and train people within the province.
She also noted the provincial NDP does not share its federal counterparts’ support of the carbon tax. The Sask. NDP does not support keeping the tax because it believes it doesn’t work for Saskatchewan, due to the province’s size, large rural population and resource-based economy.
The Green Party announced last week that Clysdale would be its representative in Cannington. She could not be reached for comment, and as of Wednesday at noon, there was not a photo of her nor a bio on the Green Party’s website.
When the election was called, the Sask. Party held 42 of 61 seats in the legislature. The NDP had 14, the SUP had one and there were three independents. One seat was vacant.
The Sask. Party is seeking its fifth straight majority government. For regular updates on the election, be sure to visit our provincial news hub at sasktoday.ca.
From left, Daryl Harrison of the Saskatchewan Party, Michelle Krieger of the Bu alo Party and Dianne Twietmeyer of the NDP are among the candidates for Cannington in the provincial election. File photos
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Support for new Ronald McDonald House in Regina
By Jessica Shirley
Trevor and Lisa Morrison hosted a golf tournament on Sept. 29 to raise funds for the new Ronald McDonald House in Regina.
The event was a huge success, drawing 108 golfers and generosity from sponsors across southeast Saskatchewan. All the sponsors made the event possible, especially the Carlyle District Lions Club, who supplied lots of hard work and dedication.
Seven holes were sponsored for $10,000 each, while another nine holes were sponsored for $20,000 each. The holes were converted to par 3s. Major contribu-
tors, including Merit Ford and Carlyle Chevrolet Buick GM, even added some extra excitement by sponsoring brand-new vehicles.
Marcelline and Brad Zimmer joined the tournament to represent Ronald McDonald House Children’s Charities, underscoring the importance of this event in raising awareness and support for the new facility in Regina. Thanks to the support from the Saskatchewan Lions Foundation, who have applied for a grant from the Lions Clubs International Foundation, the proceeds from this tournament – an impressive $90,000 after matching support –
will benefit not only the new Ronald McDonald House in Regina but also the facility in Prince Albert.
“Without the volunteers and the wonderful support from the sponsors in southeast Saskatchewan, this event would not have been possible,” said Trevor Morrison.
As the community continues to show its support, Trevor Morrison also highlighted an exciting upcoming event – the Carlyle Cougar reunion fundraiser happening next summer, which will raise funds for enhancements to the new pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 school in Carlyle.
Dale Veysey had a big surprise when he scanned a Lotto Max and Extra ticket and found that he had won $100,000.
“I took the ticket to the cashier to double check,” he said. “I wasn’t sure how much I had won.”
According to a news release from Sask Lotteries, the Maryfieldarea resident said he is excited about the win and what it means for
his future.
“I live on an acreage right now and it’s getting harder every year, so maybe we will move,” he said. “This will also help with purchasing a new vehicle.”
Veysey purchased his winning Lotto Max and Extra ticket from the Maryfield Corner Store at 131 Main Street in Maryfield. He won his prize by matching the final digits selected in the July 9 Extra draw: 5265035. Mary eld man wins $100,000 on Extra draw
Lion Blair Stepp accepts a cheque on behalf of Carlyle District Lions for Saskatchewan Lions Foundation presented by Trevor Morrison.
Dale Veysey was excited with his win on the Extra. Photo courtesy of Sask Lotteries
Powerlifting changed a young woman’s life
By Stephanie Zoer
Lily Sedor, a grade 12 student that attends the Gordon F Kell high school in Carlyle has joined the world of powerlifting af-
ter initially joining the gym to get fit.
What started as a weekly visit to the gym through the high school with her gym teacher Collin Wilson and the
class helped her find that getting in shape and strength building was actually an enjoyment.
At the age of 15, Sedor decided to go to the gym regularly, but wanted to do more with her training, but did not know quite where to go with it.
Sedor is the daughter of Tim and Jennifer Sedor, and she was raised in Carlyle. Jennifer is presently the mayor of Carlyle.
After digging into all aspects of the sport that involved strength, it was not long before she was informed that there were classes in Weyburn for powerlifting and she joined the ranks.
For five months and twice a week she began to build her strength through the program offered and when she felt comfortable with her abilities she began to be coached under Ryan Fowler.
She did not always have a love for the gym, in fact she felt that exercise was daunting and at the time would never have stepped foot into a gym.
Those thoughts have completely changed Sedor and now is dedicated to her sport of powerlifting.
“What really sticks out to me in this sport is the support and diversity within it,” said Sedor.
“The community is so supportive of one another, and the people are highly diverse.”
“I want people to know that there are no requirements for who can be in the sport,” she said. “I have seen people in their 70’s lifting insane
weights as well as kids as young as 7 lifting.”
Sedor is currently training as a sub junior and is training to compete in the Sask provincials. She has attended two competitions, but she feels that it is not about the win, it is about a person competing against themselves to do their personal best.
Her attempts in com-
petition have been in squats for 235 lbs., in bench weights it is 130 lbs., and dead weight 300 lbs.
She feels that in Weyburn at the competition she did not perform as well as she could have. It is her hope to continue with her training and build her strength to possibly one day make it to nationals.
Lily Sedor began power lifting as she wanted to do more with her experience at the gym. Photo by Jen Sedor
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Wilson’s Old Tyme Harvest celebrates farming history
By Stephanie Zoer
For the past nine years, Wilson’s Old Tyme Harvest has brought together people from all walks of life for a celebration of farming traditions that span three generations. It began with Ken Wilson, his son Kevin and his grandson Colton. This annual event offers a nostalgic glimpse into the way harvesting was once done, combining history with hands-on demonstrations.
The three men had gone to shows in the U.S. that had antique machines and felt this was something they could do in Canada. The three generations have a passion for the old equipment and it makes them incredibly happy when they get something running for the first time in 15 years.
Approximately 150 people came to the Wilson farm recently to see how this old equipment once worked. For the Wilsons, it is a pleasure to show them. Campers began arriving four days prior to the event. It is also a time for old friends to socialize and talk of the past.
Kevin Wilson said the weather was perfect for the day, but a few days before, they had rain, which did affect the ability of doing some of the harvest in the field. They had made up sheaths before and could show the crowd how the threshers worked.
All the equipment is in working condition, and during the winter
months they start the machines up to ensure they keep running. At times, a part is needed, and this is when they contact others who have the equipment to see if they have the parts.
A new item this year was the purchase of a British American oil shed from the 1940s. It measurers 30 feet by 40 feet and is being used as a museum for the old oil and gas stuff. They also have a nice, original sixfoot porcelain sign on display.
The kids were entertained with the antique hand-operated grain cleaner. Wilson said they had four to five bushels of grain, which went through the machine many times and kept the kids busy all afternoon.
The farm, located north of Manor, has bigger plans for next year when it celebrates the 10th edition on Aug. 30.
Wilson’s partner Marilee Simmons takes care of the posters and dragging equipment. She is a big part of the event, and she already has wheels in motion for next year.
“It is what we do,” said Wilson. “We love to fix up this old stuff to preserve the history, because who else is going to do it?”
A luncheon was provided by the Wawota Raise the Rafters group, and Al Flecher once again led the parade around the farmyard.
Don and Rod Lees had their McCormick tractors on display and had several in the parade.
“The older crowd loves to connect with the past,” said Wilson, “but it is great to see the younger crowd get involved, and some had no idea how this equipment worked and were blown away.”
Although the equipment is a reminder of the past, the Wilson’s Old Tyme Harvest serves as a gathering point for family, friends and farming enthusiast who come to share stories, memories, and a love for the land.
The old threshers are all in working condition, and they had no issues showing people how harvest was done with the sheaths.
From left, Darryl Johnson drove a WD6 1948 International, while Colton Wilson drove a 1958 International while showing the crowd how plowing was done back in the day. Photos courtesy of Kevin Wilson
McCormick tractors were on display at the Old Tyme Harvest. Don and Rod Lees of Arcola own them.
Strong winds caused damage in the southeast
Strong winds resulted in damage in communities across the southeast on Saturday. A wind warning was issued Friday afternoon and remained in effect until Saturday evening. Environment Canada said strong winds that could cause damage were expected in the southeast.
The agency said a fast-
moving Alberta clipper was expected give severe westerly or northwesterly wind gusts to portions of southern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba Saturday afternoon and evening.
According to data from Environment Canada, the wind gusts exceed 100 kilometres per hour Saturday. The wind damaged
signs and roofs, tipped over garbage cans, snapped tree branches and caused other damage. Power was knocked out to several communities. It also caused the cancellation or postponement of events during the day.
The Saskatchewan RCMP issued a travel advisory Saturday afternoon due to the wind.
Supporting the bike rodeo
Carlyle District Lions Club president Craig Savill accepts a cheque for $500 from Carlyle Home Hardware owner Katie Gavelin for the bike rodeo that was held Sept. 12. Fifty-six helmets were given to children from kindergarten to Grade 2 from the Carlyle Elementary and Manor Schools. This event will be held again next year. Photo by Dolores Young
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A former service station in Stoughton felt the brunt of the wind storm in southeast Saskatchewan on Saturday. Photo by Brad Brown
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years old, and a new baby boy Arlen – with his partner Daphne Merke-Opruk.
Charles has been a trucker for the past 14 years, working mainly in oilfield trucking, and is the owner and operator of JCT Trucking. He is a company driver for Goudy Transport.
Shine by JCT was founded by Charles and he knows how important it is to keep vehicles in pristine condition. His new company will offer a range of cleaning and polishing services for cars, trucks and other vehicles.
He had detailed some of his friends’ and families’ vehicles, and with the feedback he received, he decided to give it a go.
Charles is a full-time
trucker and plans to do this on the side, but if the demand is great, in the future it could become a full-time job.
Being a trucker, he knows and understands the importance of maintaining a clean and wellcared-for vehicle. Not only do they look great, but it also helps to keep the value of the vehicle by caring for it.
With this business just starting up, Shine by JCT aims to build a reputation for quality work and customer satisfaction. Vehicle owners can trust that their cars and trucks are in good hands, with services tailored to meet their specific needs.
Charles will offer packages that range from basic to premier. Cleaning not only is for the interior and exterior, but for motors and inside the wheels.
Vehicles may be brought to his residence in Stoughton, or he will offer a mobile unit and come to a person’s home. On average, the interior takes four hours. If a person is out of town, and they require service to their home, a mileage charge will apply after the first 25 kilometres. This is a passion project for Charles that he hopes will turn into something much more in time.
John Charles began detailing vehicles for family and friends which has now turned into a business. Photo by Daphne Merke-Ppruk
Trio from the southeast receives coronation medals
Three people from southeast Saskatchewan were among those who received King Charles III Coronation Medals during a ceremony at Government House in Regina on Thursday.
Long-time Cannington MLA Dan D’Autremont, business leader and philanthropist Vi Day and journalist Brian Zinchuk were presented with the honours.
D’Autremont, who lived in the Alida area, was the MLA for the Cannington constituency from 1991-2020. At the time he retired, he was the longest-serving MLA in the Saskatchewan legislature. He was a founding member of the Saskatchewan Party in 1997, and also served a term as the speaker of the legislative assembly.
Vi Day was among the recipients of the King Charles III
Day, whose family operates Fast Trucking in Carnduff, has earned a number of recognitions, thanks to the success of the business and its contributions to southeast Saskatchewan. She was a recipient of the 2022 Southeast Saskatchewan Legends Award at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show. Her citation states she has contributed significantly to the oil and
gas sector in Saskatchewan for over 65 years.
Zinchuk, who owns and operates the Pipeline Online news website, is an award-winning photojournalist who has used journalism to contribute to the understanding of the oil and gas industry through a focus on providing news on Saskatchewan’s energy industry.
“As the representative of The King in Saskatchewan, I am honoured to present these medals, which celebrate His Majesty’s coronation while recognizing outstanding Canadians,” Mirasty said.
“Those receiving Coronation Medals today have made remarkable contributions in areas ranging from health care to industry to recreation. The list of honourees includes a veteran of the Second World War and volunteers who have generously donated countless hours to worthy charities.
Each recipient has helped to make life better for the people of our province.”
The King Charles III Coronation Medal was created to mark the coronation of King Charles III, which took place on May 6, 2023. It is the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation. The first King Charles III Coronation Medal was awarded to Saskatchewan citizens on May 6, 2024. White Bear First Nations artist Michael Lonechild was among those recognized.
This award can also be
given posthumously, provided the individual was alive on the date of the coronation.
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Coronation Medal last week. Photo sourced from the Town of Carndu ’s Facebook page
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