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Carnduff & District Music and Arts Festival board invites students to showcase their talents virtually

By Ana Bykhovskaia The Carnduff and District Music and Arts Festival found a way to showcase talented kids of the southeast.

While the traditional format of the annual festival, with over 60 years of history, wasn't an option due to the current restrictions, the board concluded that the online setup wouldn't work out as well. Carnduff doesn't have a strong reliable Internet service, so online adjudication wasn't possible.

So instead, the board agreed on providing a platform for all of the talented kids in the southeast to showcase their musical skills and progress throughout March.

"We explored ideas for how to showcase music and give our kids an opportunity, and we came up with the idea of a showcase, in which parents submit a video. They create a video of their kids' performance and upload it (online and tag the Carnduff & District Music and Arts Festival Facebook page).

That way we get parental permission because they're doing it," explained Pamela Dmytriw, who is the president of the music festival committee.

They request that the participants put the proper name of the piece that they are performing and give credit to the composer or author of the lyrics while publishing the video. It's preferred that parents share the video with the fes-

tival committee.

The success of the showcase will depend on the activity of students and their parents.

"We actually won't know who is submitting necessarily. Anyone in the area is eligible to submit. They do not necessarily have had to perform in our music festival before. It is completely reliant on people choosing to post when they do," Dmytriw said.

Each week they are doing a draw for a prize. Anyone who participates that week will be entered to win a $25 local gift certificate. The draws will be done every Sunday in March. Besides, they had some sponsors who still wanted to provide monetary donations. So the music festival committee will get some prizes and will enter all participants for the last big draw at the end of March.

If participants want to submit multiple pieces, they are encouraged to spread them out over the month to be able to participate in multiple weekly draws.

"Students feasibly could enter four pieces in four different draws plus the end one," Dmytriw explained.

Once parents post the video of their child performing on YouTube or Facebook and tag the Carnduff & District Music and Arts Festival Facebook page, the committee will see the submission and share it through their social media.

The first week of March already

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brought in a few entries. Dmytriw said that it's always a bit slower in the beginning, but it should get more active.

"The beginning of March is always a little nervous … I anticipate that most of the students out of the ones that are actually taking lessons right now will perform. It's a little less nerve-wracking when you get to perform for a camera than when you get to perform live, so the kids are a little bit more willing to do it," Dmytriw said.

Students can perform in any discipline. Dmytriw pointed out that it is nice too because there are some students who may be good in speech arts, but they've never participated in that area because

the school doesn't offer it, for example.

This time kids can showcase their skills in anything from speech arts to vocal, from musical theatre to instrumental, as well as piano, strings, guitar, etc.

"We definitely are willing to have any piece be celebrated," Dmytriw said.

"We believe that the music is meant to be celebrated and enjoyed. And we wanted the kids to be able to find a way to do that this year. We welcome entries from anywhere in the southeast. They don't have to have participated in our festivals before. We look forward to just being able to celebrate the goodness of what the kids have been able to do this year, and hope they find joy in it."

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Most of the far south, including Estevan, Alameda, Assiniboia and Weyburn, is anticipated to receive a well below normal runoff.

Conditions over southcentral and southeastern areas, especially east of Highway 4 and south of Highway 1, are particularly dry.

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months, particularly in the Qu'Appelle Valley, the WSA said.

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ewan. A band encompassing North Battleford, Swift Current and Regina is still expected to receive a below normal runoff.

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Vaccination schedule announced, bubbles with up to 10 people resume for Saskatchewan

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The days of isolation are over, for now, as Saskatchewan residents can now again have “bubbles” of up to three household, comprising up to 10 people.

The province’s sevenday average of new cases of COVID-19 is down to 141, as of Tuesday, the lowest level in nearly four months, and down 60 per cent from the peak experienced in January, Premier Scott Moe said.

Hospitalizations remain stable at 139, and the vaccine program is picking up steam. This is allowing the province to “cautiously relax some of the public health orders that we have in place,” Moe said.

Moe made the announcement during the regular COVID-19 briefing in the Saskatchewan Legislature, where he was flanked by chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. He has been indicating for some time now a desire to relax household visitation restrictions.

Moe also provided more clarity on when each age group can expect to begin vaccinations.

“Between Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca, now we now expect to receive about 124,000 more doses by the end of March. That's more doses, in the next three weeks, than we have received in the first three months of our vaccinations,” Moe said.

“Now that we are delaying the second dose to ensure that everyone can get their first dose more quickly, it also means that we should be done Phase 1 and ready to start Phase 2 early in April.

“This will be a very important milestone, because it will mean everyone aged 70 and above will have had their chance to get their first shot by early in April. This should significantly reduce the number of serious cases, as well as hospitalizations.

“Based on the number of vaccines we now expect to receive, we should be able to begin vaccinating people in their 60s by April the

Premier Scott Moe announced more people would be allowed to gather indoors during a press conference on Tuesday. File photo 5th, people in their 50s

by April the 19th, people in their 40s by May the 10th, people are in their 30s by May the 31st, and all other adults should be able to start vaccinating … by June the 14th.

“Now that the vaccine supply is significantly increasing, we will soon be launching the website, and the toll-free number allows Saskatchewan residents to book your own appointment online, or over the phone, when appointments open up to your age group, when it is your turn. This is the most important thing that we can do to protect ourselves, to protect those around us, is to make this appointment, particularly in light of the increased presence of variants in Saskatchewan.”

He added, “So when it's your turn. I urge you to make an appointment to get the shot.”

The first 15,500 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine have arrived, and since Regina has had higher case counts, they will be used in a drive-thru location in Regina for people aged 60 to 64.

Moe also expressed hope for activities to begin returning to normal.

He said, “While we have no target date, just yet, work is actively underway with our organizations and associations, who operate seasonal activities,

sports and recreational activities in our communities, so they can prepare for their spring seasons and the potential of programming.

“We'll be working with our partners in these sectors to ensure their spring and summer seasons are up and running and normal and profitable, but also up and running as safely as possible, Saskatchewan continues to see our key threats and hospitalization rates stabilize.”

As the pace of vaccinations increases, he said, “we will be actively looking at loosening restrictions in these areas as well as some others in the next number of weeks.

We all want life to return to normal, as quickly as possible, but we still have

to proceed with caution.”

Shahab spoke of “growing optimism on our accelerated vaccine delivery schedule.”

He said it is still best to do as much as possible outdoors when interacting with people.

Shahab said there is light at the end of the tunnel. “It’s few weeks before all of us will get vaccinated, 18 and older, but we need to stay the course, as much as possible, to keep our overall numbers down, until all of us are vaccinated.”

Worship services will also be partially opened up, effective March 19.

Worship services will be permitted with up to 30 per cent of capacity or 150 attendees, whichever is less. All existing public health guidance remains

in effect. Attendees must maintain two metres of physical distancing unless they are part of the same household group.

All masking protocols remain in place. All attendees and choirs/performers must be masked throughout the service.

Only clergy may remove their mask while officiating but must maintain three metres physical distance from all other attendees while the mask is removed. No food or drink may be served.

These guidelines do not apply to receptions or non-ceremonial gatherings.

Asked about weddings and funerals, Shahab said, “At this point, all of that is being reviewed,” but he did not give a definitive answer.

He said ceremonies have slightly different interactions, and they have to be closely looked at. He noted “Super spreader events, in almost all cases, have happened in the bar or place of worship, or other settings, where there has been flagrant, non-observance of guidelines by the organizers and attendees.”

At the end of the day, not everything can be legislated, he noted, but physical distancing and masks should be followed.

Moe said, “One year ago, we were on our way into COVID, and today we are most certainly on our way out. The path out of COVID depends on everyone getting vaccinated when it's your turn.”

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COVID-19 cases reflect provincewide problem

By Murray Mandryk Many of you in rural Saskatchewan would be quick to agree that the problem is always Regina where the decisions on running the province are made.

Most days, you’d likely be correct.

But when it comes to COVID-19 in Saskatchewan right now, Regina is the problem.

During one recent three-day stretch, the province saw 130 of 329 new cases in the Queen City— 50 out of 98 in single day. Regina also accounted for 30 per cent of active cases —420 out of 1,414, as of Tuesday.

And while Saskatchewan chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab has suggested there is no one reason why cases have been rising in Regina compared with everywhere else in the province, the government also recently noted 35 cases of the new more infectious variant of COVID-19 have been spotted in Regina.

So if Regina is the problem, why would the latest COVID-19 restrictions apply equally to Regina that clearly has a bigger problem and is likely in need of further restrictions?

The problem may be that imposing restrictions on just one city may be an even bigger challenge.

Premier Scott Moe recently announced a slight easing of his Dec. 19 public health restrictions by increasing household bubbles to 10 people from as many as three different households, and by increasing the size of worship services to the lesser of 30 per cent of a church’s capacity or 150 people.

There are more than a few problems with this approach.

Notwithstanding Saskatchewan’s general approach of co-operation and looking out for one’s neighbour, we live in a world of mass media and social media instantaneous communication.

The news from the United States and elsewhere coming from unreliable Internet sources or news channels of a particular leaning only reinforce whatever message people want to hear.

In other words, it’s really hard for governments to get people to follow their messages. And in the pandemic situation we are in where it’s critical to get everyone to buy in, it’s that much harder.

The problem with the latest restrictions is that even more reasonable people might not view them as consistent, logical or enforceable.

If Shahab is telling us that household spread is the biggest problem in fighting COVID-19, does it truly make sense to expand our household bubbles?

Is anyone really going to pay attention to the latest recommendation that those 50 years and older keep their bubbles to their immediate households if they now have an opportunity to expand their bubble to the bubbles of their adult children or grandchildren?

And if the problem remains indoor spread, does it make sense to keep the 10-person restrictions on outdoor gathers yet allow as many as 150 people at an indoor church service?

Finally, if we are being told we need to keep our distance until we are vaccinated, why not wait with these recent tempting restrictions until we are vaccinated?

Separate restrictions aimed specifically at Regina would be hard to enforce — especially with the rural areas so interconnected to the cities for commerce or social reasons. This would not be like blocking roads into La Loche or restricting visitations on Hutterite colonies.

We likely have reason to blame Regina, but the recent Regina outbreak reminds us we are all in this together.

Living life BC and AC

Shelley Luedtke It was March 12, 2020. A lifetime ago. Or was it just the other day?

My husband and I had tickets to a concert in Saskatoon. We waited all day for word it might be cancelled. The NBA had suspended its season the day before. The NHL’s announcement came that morning. But the show went ahead.

So much about that evening is fresh in my mind. A wonderful meal at a favorite restaurant. I remember the people at the table next to us. Yes, the table right next to us was filled. At the concert we were seated amongst hundreds of others.

Shoulder to shoulder we sat as we cheered and applauded in the shared experience.

Yes, so much remains fresh. Yet so much seems so distant. The next morning the show’s Regina performance was cancelled. Had we just attended one of the last

It is a constant flow of before and after that bring continuous change to what we know. Nothing stays the same. So maybe we shouldn’t be talking about getting back to life as we knew it. Why not set our sights higher? How about better than we remember?

Perhaps that’s what the “after” will bring--greater appreciation for what in the rear view mirror seemed just so ordinary.

We will know we have entered it when we refrain from complaining about being cramped in venues or on airplanes and just be happy to be occupying a seat. It will be when we aren’t grumbling about the lineup at the store and are grateful instead that the places we like to shop are still there.

Maybe it will be when we worry less about how the house looks and just eagerly look forward to having family and friends around the table again.

Rather than sitting in anticipation of the next big thing in our lives, maybe the ‘after’ will be seeing the amazing blessing in all the little things that were part of the before.

Those things that might have seemed terribly ordinary, are in fact, really quite extraordinary.

That’s my outlook.

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enced this past year has been global. The before and after has been felt on such an enormous scale and yet at the same time has most definitely been very personal and individual. Lives have been lost. Jobs are gone.

Plans set aside. We all had to get used to new ways of doing daily activities.

The year 2020 was history making. An understatement to be sure, yet the same could, and should, be said about every year of human history. Life is always changing. Huge events shape nations, personal moments alter lives. All of them combine to create the before and after that we all experience.

It’s easy to point to some events and clearly see their immediate impact on our day-to-day.

Others happen far more gradually, sometimes without us taking note.

It makes me wonder if our move into the afterCOVID-life might be just as imperceptible.

Yes, we’re waiting for big announcements to signal major change, but even as that happens, each individual will be making personal choices as to when they will dip their toes back into what we mistakenly call normal.

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live shows in the province? Turns out we had.

Hour by hour events were postponed. Schools moved on-line. Businesses shut their doors to the public. Many were asked to work from home. Those whose work couldn’t be relocated found themselves in uncertain situations, and we quickly expanded the definition of what it meant to be a frontline worker.

How we shopped, worshipped, and entertained ourselves changed; and in what was probably the most uncomfortable transition, we recognized how much we craved interaction and hugs from family and friends, when restrictions put up obstacles.

We don’t know when it will be, but one day we will look at our lives as BC and AC – before COVID and after COVID. That’s nothing new, because actually, life is full of those before and after moments. Things are one way before an event; much different after.

Getting married.

Starting a family. Retiring. A diagnosis. Losing someone you love.

Moving to a new city.

The list is potentially quite long. These types of events happen to us personally.

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Chaelynn Kitz reaches new height of curling career

By Olivia Grandy Oxbow's Chaelynn Kitz curled on Team Saskatchewan at the recent Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Canada's national women's curling championship.

Her first time at the Scotties was an unusual experience, with curlers being in isolation between games and no fans in the stands, but it proved to be nonetheless incredible.

"It was an awesome experience. It's been a dream of mine since I was a little girl, so to finally get there, it was something I could've never imagined," said Kitz.

Kitz, who curled

second, wore green alongside skip Sherry Anderson, third Nancy Martin and lead Breanne Knapp. Team Anderson, coached by Shane Kitz, is based out of the Nutana Curling Club in Saskatoon.

They finished the tournament with a 6-6 record.

Athletes at Olympic Park in Calgary encountered a Scotties like no other. Curlers had to follow strict COVID-19 restrictions and remain in a bubble during the duration of their stay.

Cardboard cut-outs of friends, family, and pets filled the stands, which, although comforting, created a nearsilent rink.

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Anderson famously remarked that it was so quiet on the ice that they could hear a toilet flush, something very ironic considering the Scotties' typical rambunctious environment.

Kitz explained how it felt to be around such elite players: "Just being on that kind of ice and being around those kinds of people more often … increases … your comfort level. The more comfortable you can be, the more excellent you can play."

She is continuing her growth as an outstanding curler this season. Kitz will be competing in the Canadian Mixed Doubles Championship with her teammate, Calgarybased athlete Kyler Kleibrink.

The pair has been preparing as much as possible for the event while not meeting in person. They have been discussing strategy over Zoom calls.

Kitz's current priority is to stay in a focused headspace during her time at home.

She also explained how much the outpouring of support from the southeast corner means to her.

Oxbow’s Chaelynn Kitz was part of Team Saskatchewan at the recent Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Photo courtesy of Andrew Klaver with Curling Canada "It was actually insane. [It's] … going to be my most cherished memories of going, just the outreach [of support]. There were just so many people on Facebook, especially."

Kitz recognizes the power of humble beginnings.

"With all the trouble that Oxbow Curling rink has had this year … I want people to see me reaching my

dreams. It starts in the small rinks. I started curling in Alameda and Oxbow, and I fully attribute everything to them, so that's why I want more people to get out there."

Chaelynn would like young curlers to know that "hard work pays off. Whatever you can set your mind to and make that goal, just keep working away. Practice makes

perfect. Just keep practising, and if you keep trying hard, you will succeed."

"I would like to thank everyone who reached out and who was cheering for us in green. We felt it. There was no crowd out there, but we felt the cheer from home," she said.

The Canadian Mixed Double Championships will kick off March 18.

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Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show planned for June

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show committee is still planning on holding its biennial event June 2-3, but things are still up in the air due to public health restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

And it’s not the only oil show affected.

“We are hopeful and optimistic,” said Tanya Hulbert, Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show manager.

She said they’ll know more in a couple of weeks, when the provincial government announces its plans for public health restrictions beyond March 19.

As Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 numbers have been dropping, the committee was hopeful the provincial government would have started lifting restrictions in midFebruary, as North Dakota and Montana have done. That has not been the case.

“If anything, we are still going to go through with our golf tournament, because we know that last summer, golfing was allowed,” she said.

It may have to be done differently, such as not using a shotgun start, but they intend to find a way. The golf tournament would be held June 1, but that could change,

Plans are still underway for an oil show in Weyburn this June, but there may be several changes. File photo by Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter depending on what happens with the show.

And no matter what, they will be announcing this year’s Oilman of the Year, Southeast Saskatchewan Oilman of the Year and Saskatchewan Oil Patch Hall of Fame inductees.

The layout of the show may be changed, and the committee is looking at options for suppers which would allow for more spacing.

“We're looking at an alloutdoor show which wouldn't have the same restrictions, but right now we're exploring every possible avenue and we're hopeful and optimistic,” Hulbert said.

If the global pandemic hadn’t come along in the spring of 2020, the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference would have been held in Bismarck, N.D., and this year’s edition would have been in Regina. However, nothing has been normal for the past year, and that schedule was kyboshed a long time ago.

However, the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) is planning on going ahead with the convention, live and in person, this May 12-13. Traditionally, for over 30 years, the show has alternated between Saskatchewan and North Dakota, with

participation from Manitoba, Montana and South Dakota, all of which have parts of their land area in the Williston Basin. For Saskatchewan, that means the southeast corner of the province.

The NDPC has announced that registration is open. “We appreciate your patience as we navigated the uncertainty over the past year – North Dakota is open for business and we want you to join us this May,” they said in an email.

“We are firming up our agenda and look forward to making announcements about keynote speakers in the coming weeks. Our trade

show is also filling up, over 150 exhibitors so far, and we expect a busy and engaged exhibit hall.”

The Petroleum Technology Research Centre heads up this province’s version of this event, in conjunction with the Minister of Energy and Resources and the Saskatchewan Geological Survey.

Norm Sacuta, spokesperson for PTRC, said they’ve heard recently from North Dakota and talked about their sponsorship.

“We will not be going,” Sacuta said on Feb. 24.

The Canadian board is meeting this week to discuss what they’re going to do in terms of sponsoring the event.

One thing being considered is providing a virtual morning session focused on Saskatchewan, with the PTRC, University of Regina, International Carbon Capture and Storage Knowledge Centre and one other group making presentations.

They will be discussing the Canadian version in 2022, which, hopefully by that time, would occur after borders have opened and public health restrictions have eased.

Sacuta said it helps in that Saskatchewan’s version of the WBPC is more focused on presentations than the trade show, while the North Dakota version has a heavy emphasis on its large trade show.

Gordon F. Kells High School Cougar Corner Submitted by Dean Zacharias Your school eLibrary is open 24/7 with thousands of e-books, audio books, and readalongs available.

Students can check out books for free using Sora. Find GF Kells High School on the South East Cornerstone Public School Division website. In Useful Links you will find the Sora access.

Also the L4U library lets students see the contents of our school library. Find out what’s new.

There is no school on March 19, and March 22.

A new reporting system called Edsby has been rolled out for parents to use. Its purpose is to improve electronic communication between school and home. When your child is unable to attend for any reason, please call or email the office or put in an absence through the Edsby app.

Contact the school if you haven’t received your password or are having problems logging onto the system.

Remember, if you ever have questions or concerns to discuss with your child’s particular teachers, please email the teacher or con-

tact the school. Email addresses follow the

same pattern.

All your school in-

formation can be found on the GF Kells website

on the Southeast Cornerstone School Divi-

sion website under the schools tab.

Seventy-Five Years of Service

This year marks the 75th year of personal service by the Tubman Funeral Home. Throughout our proud history, Tubmans has remained true to the principles of our founders Garnett and Daisley Tubman.

Their philosophy of personal service and genuine caring has been passed down through Tubman family management and support teams to the present day.

Today, Tubman Funeral Home and Valley Crematorium serves a large southeastern Saskatchewan area from modern facilities in Kipling, Indian Head, with the new JST Family Reception Centre, Fort Qu’Appelle, and our original location in Wolseley. Throughout these past 75 years, the Tubman Funeral Home met and adjusted to many challenges associated with being a professional funeral service provider in rural Saskatchewan communities well as several First Nation communities.

The 75th year brings never before challenges to Tubman Funeral Home professional services. The global pandemic gathering restrictions have caused challenges to grieving families. Our newest complimentary family service option met some of those challenges.

A live streaming memorial service is available at two of our facilities where families/guests who have joined remotely are able to participate as if they were in our funeral home. They have the ability to share memories and photos as well as offer emotional support. All those who sign on to view the service have the ability to sign a guest book. Guests and family alike have the ability to view the memorial service again at a future date. Please call 1-800-667-8962 for your information pamphlet on “Forget Me Not” Ceremonies or go to www.tubmanfh.com.

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Figure Skating 2021

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Kipling

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KIPLING U7 ROYALS Bryson Aikens

Landon Dash

Nixen Levai

Berkley Arthur

Colt Dew

Fitz Pister

Jett Bachert

Emma Dew

Theo Pister

Brooks Batters

Daxton Draper

Ryder Ruthven-Carter

Clyde Berglund

Austyn Heikkila

Lincoln Sproat

Rhett Caouette

Jaxon Kemp

Greyson Trail

KIPLING U9 ROYALS

Sawyer Vargo

Rylan Aikens

Brandon Allan

Christian Walker

Max Jones

Emerson Batters Tucker Berglund

Coach:

Asst. Coach:

Rhett Larsen

Asst. Coach:

Logan Dew

Volunteer:

Chris Dash

Volunteer:

Brady Sproat

Leland Daku

Evan Hewson

Owen Hewson

Emerson Cowan

Holden Larsen

Colton Sluser

Coach: Geoffrey

Volunteer:

Ryker Dash

Hewson

Asst. Coach: Bruce Colan Trail

Jace Caouette

Dash

Lee Sluser

Congratulations on another great year of hockey and figure skating!

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KIPLING U11 ROYALS Owen Arthur

Gauge Balogh

Nixen Batters

Olivia Beresh

Holdyn Bowley

Avery Daku

Kyran Gallagher

Hunter Guilloux

Gillian Meszaros

Lucas Ward

KIPLING U13 ROYALS Parker Dash

Chase Dovell

Gunnar Gall

Ethan Swallow

Aiden Meszaros

Cayden Hoffmann

Alex Wyporowich

Adisyn Barath

Sasha Walker

Layla Walker

Maddy Murray

Sam Crawford

Missing are: Lachlan Cowan, Ty Ede, Jesse Elliott, Dyson Lawrence, William Pelletier, Coach: Duncan Guilloux, Asst. Coach: James Gallagher, Volunteer: Mark Balogh, Volunteer: Paul Ede

Kipling U15 Royals Brooke Allan

Jordan Andres

Dawson Declercq

Ethan Draper

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Steve Meszaros - Coach, Lindon Walker - Asst. Coach, Richard Swallow - Volunteer

Kipling U18 Royals

Sebastian Giroux Bryson Andres

Kalub Hobylak

Davin Kerbs

Cooper Kish

Alex Reid

Reid Meszaros

Peyton Balon

Trae Dedecker

Shaw Heaton

Aiden Johanson

Dylan Johanson

Tyson Roppel Kaiden Lyons

Logan McCarthy

Braeden Meszaros

Braydon Vickers

Cole Warner

Missing are: Wyatt Balogh, Matthew Fahlman, Winston Grayson, Michael Jamieson, Emmett McCarthy, Zackary Mudrewich, Rowen Pauls, Walker Porter, Hayden Scott-McCarthy, Joel Balogh

Talon Swallow

Coach: Rodney Reid

Asst. Coach: Kurtis Kish

Volunteer: Chris Roppel

We support Kipling Minor Hockey!

Go Royals!

Also missing are: Coach: Dwayne Dedecker, Asst. Coach: Duncan Guilloux, Manager: Tammy Heaton, Volunteer: Troy Johanson, Volunteer: Wade Porter

Volunteer: Trustyn McKay

Proud supporter of Kipling Minor Hockey and Figure Skating!

Brent & Ginette McCarthy Box 4 CORNING SASK S0G 0T0

www.mccarthyseed.com 306.224.4848 • 306.736.3148

Check our weekly flyer to see all our specials.

Thinking of renovating….stop in for paint supplies and more.

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Ph: 306-736-2515 • Townofkipling.ca

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We carry an extensive inventory of automotive parts, supplies, accessories and tools.

Res. 306-736-8189 Shop: 306-736-2241

Bumper to Bumper will get you the right parts at the right time.

Cell. 306-736-7445

303 RAILWAY AVE. KIPLING, SK • 306-736-2560

I hope everyone had fun this year!

KNR COURIER 2013 Serving Highway #48 Monday – Friday For parcel pick-up in Regina phone

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Sproat Agro INDEPENDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE Brady Sproat • Phone: 550-2247

Congratulations to a� of our Min� Hockey and Figure Skaters!

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All small appliances • Dishwashers Stoves • Washer/Dryers Refrigerators, etc.

Cell: (306) 736-7488 Before 3:00 pm Daily Parcel Pick-Up

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Oxbow U7 Huskies Front Row (L to R) - Bensen Taylor (#17), Chett Franken (#15), Griffin Dyck (#10), Garrison Morrow (#5), Brecken Nordin (#6), Emmett Wallace (#4), Mason Shier (#16), Eli Needham (#3) Middle Row (L to R) - Dawson D. (#9), Mila Simpson (#18), Colby Snell (#14), Archer Kosior (#7), Wyatt Forsyth (#11), Kordel Morrow (#8) Back Row (L to R) - Jane Needham (Assistant Coach), David Dyck (Assistant Coach), Nick Shier (Head Coach), Ashley Kosior (Manager)

Oxbow U9 Huskies Back Row: Mark Kosior - Assistant Coach - Pete Packwood - Assistant Coach Jennifer Buchanan - Coach Middle Row : Dugan Franken # 6 -Ripyn Brown # 21 -Kayson Packwood #20 Owen Buchanan # 12 - Parker Kosior #25 Front Row Kylar Gies #14 - Paden Hitchens # 4 - Casey Kitz #17Missing: Manager, Cindy Gies

Oxbow U11 Huskies Back RowAssistant Coach Kurt Merkley, Assistant Coach Trevor Sawatsky, Head Coach Travis Markoski Middle Row: Grady Folkerts (7), Jett Markoski (9), Hayden Packwood (12), Ryder Sawatsky (11), Declynn Allum (22), Dane Tober (1), Colton Spencer (15), Landon Garling (10) Front Row: Bryler Franken (6), Nixon Simpson (5), Brenden Ball (17), Hayden Bunch (23), Jacob Dubuc (30), Cohen Simpson (8), Jacob Buchanan (19), Brady Merkley (18) Missing: Jara Sawatsky, Manager

Oxbow U13 Huskies Back Row: Clarke Tavanetz (Head Coach) - Trent Dorrance (Assistant Coach) Trevor Gordan (Assistant Coach) Middle Row: #12 Jagger Allum - #08 Grayson Brock - #22 Caden Dorrance #11 Austin Merkley - #21 Lucas Hannah - #15 Carter Kosior Front Row: #14 Cayden Snell - #18 Katch Hitchens - #01 Joran Frey #02 Ashton McKnight - #10 Tayven Nordin Missing: Danielle Nordin (Manager)

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Oxbow U15 Huskies Back row: Kelly Schulhauser-coach, Riley Brown-coach, Kash Millions 4, Nicholas Heiser 2, Griffin Currie 26, Preston McGuire 27, Daylan Elliott 14, Tristan Tober 96, Tayson Dietze 28, Kolton Schulhauser 88, Chance Purves 91, Lee McMillen-coach Front row: Cole Irwin 11, Tycen Small 30, Thomas Harrison 71, Andy Brown 9, Lance McMillen 17, Leta Schulz 23, Brandon Beck 20, Lincoln Spencer 31, Daxtyn Brown 19, Mason Beriault 6 Missing: Carson Snell 25, Xander Dyck 82, Trisha Schulhauser - manager

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Back row – Brady Fidierchuk, Bryce Birch, Dustin Toms, Sheldon Kyle, Brodie McColl Middle Row- Barrett Poirier, Hunter Birch, Beau Fidierchuk Front Row- Doughty Toms, Blake Toms, Jase Jorgensen, Sierra McColl, Oliver Kyle

Back row – Brian Carriere, Josh Hildebrandt, Tamara Hildebrandt Middle Row - Oskar Hjertaas, Beau Frecon, Alex Finkle Front Row – Jake Hildebrandt, Henri Hjertaas, Haze Campbell, Karter Carriere

Fron Row – Blake Oakley, Isabelle Axten, Wyatt Boettcher, Max Carlsen Middle Row- Luke Sutter, Avery Bedecs, Cohen Carlen, Gannon Dyrkis, Back Row – Christopher Sutter, Robin Bedecs, Dana Carlsen, Kate Carlsen

Front Row – Huxton Cameron, Ryker Carriere, Brynn Gervais, Crue Garnier, Taly Massey, Zuma Gervias, Jackson Dyrkhis Back Row – Carter Clark, Dane Campbell, Jaxon Aulie, Hunter Kamp, Carter Hildebrandt, Maxime Lamotte Coaches – Travis Garnier, Derek Campbell, Aaron Kamp

The Town of Redvers Redvers 452-3418 Oxbow 483-5115

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Manager Sandie Quennelle Back row- Brycon Frecon, Koby Martel, Mason Sweeting, Coach Brodie McColl, Kolbie McColl, Adam Brisebois, Assistant Coach Greg Quennelle Front Row- Kai Axten, Calob Toms, Nathan Quennelle, Breckin Frecon, Avery Malin Left to right.

Back l to r asst Dana Carlsen, asst Todd Gervais, coach Christopher Sutter, manager April Sutter Middle l to r: Tye Steenbruggen, Serenidee James, Camden Carlsen, Jacob Finkle, Regan Gervais Front l to r: Eli Hildebrandt, Drayden Yates, Jack Millions, Will Sutter, Arjen Van Der Waal

Front Row: Jack George, Logan Quennelle, Ryker Gavelin, Rylan Lawless, Kyson Gavelin, Gabriel Harlos, Lexie Pirlot Back Row: Courtney Gavelin (Manager), Owen Gavelin (Assistant Coach), Raif Henrion, Grady Sutter, Tristan Swayze, Rhett Malin, Makenzie Chicoine, Chad Lawless (Head Coach), Chris Sutter (Assistant Coach)

Front row. Jhace Blerot. Daxon Pickard. Kolby Krainyk. Jacob Ulrich.

Grayson pride Middle row. Morgan Nixon. Sayjen Chicoine. Claire Paradis. Presley Nord. Jayden smith. Bronx Jorgensen Back row. Assistant coach Jeremy Krainyk head coach Jody Jorgensen. Manager Kelly Ulrich.

Carlyle

Carlyle Weyburn, SK - Waskada MB Carlyle Dispatch 306.577.3400

306-453-2420 206 Main St. Carlyle, SK

Dr. Robert Kitchen MP Souris Moose-Mountain 1-866-249-4697 website: www.drrobertkitchen.ca

Supporting Minor Hockey in our Communities!

Carlyle • 306.453.1005

Carlyle, SK • 453-2545

Phone 453-2044 101 Railway Ave. Carlyle

Proud to Support Minor Hockey Proud to support Minor Hockey in our communities

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Back Row: Lincoln Pryde, Tyson Bookout, Blaise Jorgensen, Turner Jacobson, Alex Poirier, Cade Mohrbutter, Draven Naviaux, Carson Gervais, Peyton George, Spencer Hill, Ryatt Huynh Front Row: Manager: Mandy Jorgensen, Asst Coach: Jody Jorgensen, Riley Frecon, Victoria Mann, Bradin Cosgrove, Kyler Chicoine, Chase Borreson, Coach: Syd Chicoine, Asst Coach: Jamie Gervais

Back row: Sawyer Chicoine, Xander Gervais, Jacob Dumaine, Minty James, Zane Karlunchuck, Easton Berner, Jordan Weber, Sam George, Kaleb Devins Front row: Neil Gervais (assistant coach), Chad George (assistant coach), Carson Longphee, Cole Poirier, Colby Magotiaux, Xavier Gervais, Owen Jacobson, Jason Magotiaux (coach), Heidi Magotiaux (manager)

Back Row – Kamilah Pineda, Ana Gray, Erica Adamson, Adriana Gray, Ian Gray, Olivia Pirlot Front Row – Layton Adamson, Jacob Harlos, Will Gray Missing – Lionel McConnell, Lucas McConnell, Liam McConnell

Back Row- Kate Pirlot, Miles Nord, Ethan Delmaire, Cash Martel, Matthew Magotiaux, Theoren West, Vincient LeNouail, Ethan Fouliard, Brooke-lynn Rowand Front Row – Donavyn Fortin, Marc Henrion, Cassidy Carins, Rodney Miller, Naton Miller, Carson Henrion, Richard Delmaire, Parker Sweeting, Brian LeNouail, Nick Bajus

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Minor Hockey Alameda

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We are proud to support local Minor Hockey!

Alameda Agencies Alameda • 489-2258

Prairie Pride Credit Union

Stoughton U7 Jory Hoffort, Townes Sangster, Vanden Dickie, Vann Gervais, Jaina Sangster, Nixon Clark, Shea Hemphill. Coaches: Matt Sangster, David Hemphil and Brad Gervais.

Locally Invested, Exceptionally Driven

Alameda: 306.489.2131 Gainsborough: 306.685.2212 Alida: 306.443.2225

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Davis Meats

Box 180 Stoughton, SK • S0G 4T0

RoRy & ERin ClaRk

Phone: 457-2422 340 Main Street, Stoughton, SK

Ph:306-457-2785 Fax:306-457-3514

♦ Fresh Meat & Produce ♦ Groceries ♦ Lotto ♦ ♦ sPeciaLty iteMs ♦ sMokehouse ♦

Proud supporter of

Minor Hockey!

Proud to support Minor Hockey!

W.H. Coderre & Sons Construction Ltd. 510 Maple Wind Road PO Box 609 Stoughton, SK S0G 4T0

Email: coderre@sasktel.net www.coderreandsons.ca

Murray & Darlene Carnduff Owner-Operators

stoughtonmeats@hotmail.com

Office: 306-457-3131 Fax: 306-457-3244

Quality Meat with Service

Chimo Building Supplies Wawota (306) 739-2566 Carlyle (306) 453-2412

P.O. Box 310 Alameda, SK S0G 0A0 Cell: (306) 483-8962 Store: (306) 489-2033 Fax: (306) 489-4402

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Wawota

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Proud of our Minor Hockey Organization.

Best Wishes to Players, Coaches & Organizers!

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GREAT JOB TO ALL Minor Hockey players!

Build your own locally grown meat pack!

Get quality meats and support local producers.

739-2500 • Wawota

Congratulations

to all Minor Hockey teams!

Fairlight

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Minor Hockey

Now serving: Carlyle Kenosee Lake Stoughton

Arcola Carnduff Oxbow

JOSH LEBLANC

Lampman

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Lampman U7 Imperials

Back Row: Jay Longman (Head Coach), Lindsay Morissette (manager), Chantel Longman (Assistant Coach), Kendra Lee (Assistant Coach), Tye Farnsworth (volunteer) Middle Row: #10 Ciara Klempner, #14 Tayja Pehl, #21 Lucy Tyler, #4 Ronan Bangsund-Trobert, #6 Parker Adderley Front Row: #7 Dax Ferguson, #11 Layne Morissette, #2 Eva Longman, #5 Evangeline Gillies, #9 River Leslie, #15 Charlotte Block Missing: Ashton Fornwald (manager), Spencer Sauder (volunteer)

Lampman U11 Imperials

Back Row: Pamela Dmytriw (Manager), Danny Brock (Assistant Coach), Jason Hammermeister (Assistant Coach), Nick Dietze (Head Coach), Kim Dietze (Assistant Coach) Middle Row: #16 Roman Brock, #23 Travis Dmytriw, #15 Dalton Maley, #3 Anthony Fornwald, #18 Anden Hammermeister Front Row: #1 Xavier Pehl, #5 Easton Dietze, #19 Liam Tyler, #12 Aliyah Cobham, #9 Ashlyn Meyer, #2 Ajax Longman, #14 Crux Carritt Missing: #20 Dylan Fleck

Proud to support Minor Hockey and Figure Skating

Observer the

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Leanne Sorenson 306-577-1213

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Carlyle, Arcola, White Bear Lake, Kenosee & Moose Mtn & Wawota

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Proud to support our Minor Hockey teams and Skating Club!

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Lampman, SK (306) 487-2525

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Lampman, SK • 306-487-2729

24 Hour Service Ph 462-2130 Fax 462-2188

Locally owned and operated, we offer a full range of safety supplies, services, rentals and safety supervision/consulting for all industries.

Including a full range of products, from gas detection equipment and breathing air apparatus to first aid gear, PPE and medical services.

We have experienced personnel for a variety of safety services.

Lampman, SK • 306-487-4127

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Arcola

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Arcola U9 Hockey

Arcola U7 Hockey

U7 Team from left to right: Top Row: Maddex Annis, Braylen Burman, Becken Cameron Middle Row: Cali Cameron, Brantley Debusschere, Luke Johnston, Ben Makar, Emma Ryan Bottom Row: Alma Vandesype, Coach Curtis Johnston, Coach Cooper Ryan, Coach Parker Cameron

U9 Team from left to right: Top row: Layne Birnie, Heatley Burton, Nash Cameron, Cruz Carter Middle Row: Kai Clark, Rory Gibson, Damian Gordon, Jack Grimes, Connor Johnston, Jackson Lees Bottom Row: Eli McIntosh, Tripp Tanner, Rhett Wheeler, Coach Parker Cameron

Arcola U15 Hockey

Arcola U11 Hockey

U11 Team from left to right: Top Row: Korbin Bates, Pierson Berner, Karleigh Bonar, Finley Clark Middle Row: Ethan Grimes, Greyson Grimes, Sadie Grimes, Dane Lees, Mark Makar, Talyn Trobert Bottom Row: Alli Wrigley, Caycen Wyatt, Kane Zilm, Coach Rory Clark, Coach Mike Wyatt

U15 Team from left to right: Top row: Bradyn Beatty, Karsten Bonar Middle Row: Jhett Brigden, Tye Farnsworth, Adam Fleck, Reese Karlunchuck, Ethan Lees Bottom Row: Corby Lemcke, Brenden Lischka, Aiden Wrigley, Coach Rod Lees, Coach Christian Fleck

Arcola Agencies 455-2366

Proudly supports the local Minor Hockey Teams and Skating Clubs

Proud to support Minor Hockey

Proud to Support Minor Hockey!

Hwy. 13, Arcola • (306) 455-2222

Pressure Truck – Water Hauling Hydro Vac Services Our Fleet is growing in 2021!

Arcola • 306.577.1643

ARCOLA DISPATCH: 306.577.7463

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Figure Skating Arcola

Carlyle Carlyle Figure Skating

Arcola Figure Skating

Back row: Coach -Kyra Donahue, Amara Lees, Chloe Dahl, Shiney Singh, Coach Grace Smyth Middle Row: Lily Sheridan, Connor Metz, Avayah Duhammel, Callie Weston Front Row: Adrianna Wagner, Kaitlynn Dolphin, Katelyn Mitchell, Delaney Dolphin, Adalee Weston, Izzy Hislop Missing: Briar Burton, Maverick Clarkson, Carver Brown, Ronin Still, Hailey Belitski, and Tannah McKay

L-R: Rylee Brady, Hayden Simmons, Abigail Thomas, Hayden Smith, Kristen Gatapia, Avery Barnett, Tarris Valentine, Aril Anderson, Rory Miller, Alaina Kostal, Kyler Kamp, Xander Brown, Amilee Waelchli, Brynn Chapman, Peyton Faber, Kaylee Mudrewich, Sophia Hall, Kyla Fischer, Tiana Delalleau, Isabella Aldred, Jaicee Lemieux, Victoria Flynn, Rhettley Wilson, Kati Van Winkoop

Kennedy

Wawota KENNEDY

ASHLYN DOVEL

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CATHERINE MOLONEY

EY HALEY DEBENHAM

HAZEL BATTERS

JENTRY HANSON

JOSEY HANSON

LEIGHTON SYSLACK

MACEY HALL

MIA WYPOROWICH

PIPER BOURHIS

SHAYLA BYRNELL

SYBIL BRICKLEY

ABILENE HANSON

ALEX JEWELL

ESZTIKA TOTH

GABRIEL MOLON

KALEENA STRNAD

KATY SOROKA - COACH

OLIVIA BYRNELL

WAWOTA

KI

OLIVIA WERBOWS

KAYLEIGH LUDICK

PAISLEY TRAIL

CHLOE GEORGE

Arcola Agencies

CLARA HOUFF

DAVID SOROKA

KAITLYN STENDER

Avery Wilson

Bailee Dane

Chesney Murray

Falyn Brown

Hailey Prince

Keisha Nelson

Leanne Sorenson-Coach

Shaelan Tripp

Willow Byrne

Xyvrill Garidan

AM

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&

306-453-6712

Carlyle Public Library 119 Souris Ave. W., Box 417 Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0

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Kipling

Lampman

Kipling Figure Skating Club Lincoln Sproat

Rhett Caouette

Fitz Pister

Coach Stacie Miskiman

Lindsay Johnson, Coach

Tobin Johnson, Helper

Kylie Tyler, Helper

Cheyenne Siebert, Helper

Annalise LaCoste

Dominic Bell

Eliana Allerton

Grayson Merritt

Jackson Woodley

Jayleigh Hirsch

Lexie Wourms

Liv Bourget

Chloee Draper Other Members Hedy Pelletier Ollie Pister Ryder Nagy

Kinley Draper

Lampman Figure Skating

Helper Mackenzie Miskiman

Payton Adderley

Suri Stanley

Ty Ferguson

Vincent Somerville

Zeke Bourget

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Sympathy to the family and friends of Danny Quantrill. He passed away at Deer View Lodge on March 2 at the age of 78. He was predeceased by his wife Mavis. A funeral service was held in Moosomin on March 8, with interment in the Kola Cemetery.

Sympathy also to the family of Wayne and Sharon Broughton and friends of the late Ervine Johnston who passed away at Sherwood Park on Feb. 20. He was 79 years old, and predeceased by his wife Marilyn Broughton.

Happy belated birthday to our youngest daughter, Carey Lynn Lamoureaux who celebrated her 50th birthday on Feb 27. She and long-time friend Neena Johnson enjoyed a supper date.

Marilyn Bourgon is the new resident in the Maryfield Villa. Enjoy your new home, Marilyn.

Congratulations to our granddaughter, Emma Buhr who has recently graduated from MC College in Edmonton with a diploma in hairstyling apprenticeship. After two years of work, she hopes to obtain a journeyman qualification and eventually a red seal, which qualifies you to work anywhere in Canada.

The forum and the curling rink have closed their doors until next fall. We are fortunate to have people willing to work and support both of these sport venues so that hockey, figure skating and curling could continue.

The Wawota United Church Time and talent online auction starts on March 12 and finishes on March 21. There are more than 50 donations and a wide variety of items.

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Accelerating COVID-19 Vaccination in Sask.

The provincial government has revealed plans to have accelerated COVID-19 vaccinations in Saskatchewan.

With expected deliveries of AstraZeneca in March, Saskatchewan residents ages 60-64 and phase one priority health care workers will be offered the first 15,500 doses. Making vaccines available to the 60-64 age sequence group is being done as an exception to phase 1 criteria to align with the National Advisory Committee's recommendation that AstraZeneca supply be targeted to those under 65.

"Saskatchewan is leading the nation in vaccine delivery and the promise of a predictable and increasing supply will ensure that every resident who wants a vaccine will be able to receive one that much faster," Health Minister Paul Merriman said.

"Based on the evidence, we will see protection for our general population increase, protecting those of us at highest risk."

Administration of the AstraZenca doses will begin March 22, distributed to six major hubs throughout the province.

All doses are expected to be fully administered within one week on a by-appointment basis.

Health care workers will receive notification of their eligibility directly from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Members of the public who are eligible will be able to book by phone.

The phone-in booking system is undergoing final testing in preparation of being launched next week. Please do not call 811 seeking a vaccination appointment; details on the booking process will be announced.

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has updated their recommendation on the interval between the first and second doses of authorized COVID-19 vaccines in the context of limited vaccine supply. Based on the evidence by NACI and its expertise in vaccine science, they are recommending that jurisdictions should maximize the number of people benefitting from the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by extending the interval between the first and second dose up to four months, in the context of limited COVID-19 vaccine supply.

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residents should have access to their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of June," Merriman said. "This will speed up both our administration of vaccines, and our return to normal."

The province of Saskatchewan implemented this recommendation starting March 5. Beginning March 5, all vaccines administered will be a first dose, with second doses administered at an interval of four months, in alignment with the NACI recommendations.

Residents will be contacted when they are eligible to book their second dose appointment, based on completing the vaccination sequencing and

supply.

Note that this delayed second dose strategy does not apply to longterm care and personal care residents and staff who have yet to receive their full two-dose series and any existing seconddose appointments.

Existing, scheduled appointments for second doses will be completed as scheduled.

Based on current allocations of COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government and the updated four month interval recommendation from NACI, it is anticipated that every adult in Saskatchewan will be able to access their first dose by the end of June.

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WELCOME Welcome to the funeral for Murray Moore.

Murray passed away January 30 of this year at Redvers hospital.

Before we get started we should discuss a few things first: Because we are not allowed to have a normal funeral we are changing this up somewhat, there will not be any sandwiches at the end , and I will not be driving around the country handing out those tasty snacks or sandwiches to any of you. Another thing to discuss is if you knew Murray he would have a short glass, lambs rum, ice, and Pepsi close to him. So if you don’t have a bottle, but want to enjoy this with us, go make yourself some sandwiches, buy a bottle, cheer Murray and read along.

Good to have you back with us so here we go: Murray was born in March of 1944, he was 76 years old when he passed away. He was the third oldest of five children. Murray is remembered by his wife of 51 years of marriage Bev. Murray and Bev had two children Darcy {Kimberley} and Kim {Rick} Arnold. Murray and Bev were blessed with five grandchildren.

Shyla Moore who passed away at age 17 Travis {Jade} Moore Rebecca-Mae Arnold Maverick Arnold Rihanna Arnold Following the five grandchildren there are two great grandchildren who joined our family not too many years ago. They are Sedric and Sully Moore sons of Travis and Jade Moore. Murray also left behind two brothers Don and Dale, a brother in law Paul Sampson, and a sister in law Leslie Moore. Before Murray passed away there was a brother Norm and a sister Grace.

Murray married Beverley Carlberg from Fillmore in November of 1969. They lived their married lives together in Carlyle, dad was always proud that he lived his life in the same town where he grew up at. Many times he would tell you who built that house, or who farmed that quarter of land back in the day. He could also tell you who’s family was who’s. Some times mom would have to “go get the history book “ just to stop an argument.

Murray started his career at a young age with the local propane company until he retired in 2008. Lets not jump ahead to this point in his life just yet there are lots of great stories in his 45 years of working. Murray’s life was all about the good stuff :

Family • Friends • Farm

Farming was introduced to our family in the late 70’s or early 80’s. This was when Murray and Bev took over the family farm about the same time it became a century farm. Dad was proud to teach all of us how to farm.

Mom had the job of driving the grain truck, looking after kids, and making supper in the fields. Later in life Murray talked about how great those suppers in the field were. I had the job of picking rocks and a job I surely did not enjoy, years later when I graduated from that job dad ended up buying a rock picker, when I asked why know he grinned and said he didn’t need one earlier. My sister had the job of riding in the truck with mom. My sister and I and my good friend Tracy learned how to drive a truck on the way home from the farm, when we were too young to have a licence. Dad would sit in the middle beside mom one kid driving and two in the back of the truck, this was a nightly occurrence. The song by Allan Jackson “Drive” really was about us. After many years of farming Murray and Bev decided to build a summer home at the farm.

Wen I asked them what started this idea dad replied “it started over a bottle of rum.” Over the years of living there in the summer many a party was had, there were two family weddings, many birthdays, and we were very fortunate to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary out there as well, the farm also became a camp ground for family and friends where many great outdoor suppers and visits were had.

While Murray worked at the propane company he was lucky enough to have worked with many great guys.

Guys such as Bill McConnell aka Buffy, Gord Cuttler, Lawrence Sacher, and dad’s oldest friend Jim Langford.

The stories I remember I guess work was done there but it sounded more like a old boys club, the jokes they played on each other, one day Buff would win and the next day Murray would try and top his joke {they always tried scaring each other, many times sneaking in, crawling just to get to someone’s desk only to holler and scare the other} Most Friday nights the crew would end up at Murray and Bev’s house laughing to the wee hours of the morning. As Murray grew older he still had lots of friends, company would show up in town or at the farm for visits. Murray could be seen leaning on the hood of his truck outside the grocery store in

deep conversation with a friend while Mom was inside shopping.

After my sister graduated from school she didn’t waste a great deal of time in Carlyle she had bigger plans.

Her busy life took her across Western Canada{while I write this Kim and her family are busy packing up and moving again, number 16}. Murray and Bev followed her around the last 15 moves for a visit, or help them with some small repairs needed. Murray always had a smile and a story of where Kim was living. He would say “beautiful place,” or “I would never live there.” While on these visits the two of them would stop and visit nieces and nephews along the way. The miles they put on their vehicle visiting, if you were part of his family he wanted to be part of yours. The phone calls they made on birthdays, the calls they received on birthdays, and the stories I would hear about the new house in Calgary, the weather out on the island, and how pretty the northern lights are in the north west territories were all stories that showed how he cared about family, and how family cared about them.

Last summer Murray still could be seen sitting on his deck out front in town waving as you drove by, or leaning on the deck rail at the farm. These two places were his happy place, where he would spend hours.

I hope you can find your happy place and enjoy it as much as Murray enjoyed his.

It is getting to that time to enjoy those sandwiches, but before we go raise that rum up high, think of a funny story about Murray and smile give him a toast and remember Lambs just lost a good customer.

Thanks for spending your time with us, I hope you smiled or even laughed a little.

From our family Bev Moore Darcy, Kimberley and family Kim, Rick Arnold and family Thanks We wish to thank everyone for the cards, food, flowers, and kind words after Murray’s passing. Also a special thanks to the hospital for the special care he received.

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July 27, 1932 - March 1, 2021

Alphonse Henrion

March 22, 1937 - March 15, 2020

Priscille Couture entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the Redvers Health Centre Long Term Care Facility, Redvers, Sask., at the age of 84.

Priscille’s memory will be forever cherished by her husband of 61 years, Gilbert Couture, and their family: son Laurent (Loree) Couture, granddaughter Chantel Couture and her daughter Jerrica, grandsons: Rhett Couture and Ryland Couture; daughter Denise Couture, granddaughter Anna Couture; daughter Claudette (Daniel) Le Nouail, grandchildren: Antoine Le Nouail and Nathalie Le Nouail; daughter Diane (David) Kelly, grandsons: Austin Kelly, Dillan Kelly (Courtney Cox) and Jason Kelly; daughter Coralie (Wayne) Laturnas, granddaughters: Lorinda Laturnas and Jaylene Laturnas.

She is also survived by her siblings: Henri (Elaine) Poirier, Charles Poirier, Joseph (Irene) Poirier, Anne Marie (Larry) Moen and Paul (Claudia) Poirier; inlaws: Henry Couture, Marcel (Lorraine) Couture, Anne Couture, Lucille Couture and Jeannette Poirier, as well as numerous nieces and nephews Priscille was preceded in death by her grandson Jonathan Couture; parents: Rosario and Marie Louise Poirier; siblings: Marie Anna (Lionel) Boutin, Gerard Poirier and Marcel Poirier; in-laws: Estelle Poirier, Carmen Couture, Florence (Frank) Sykora, Emile “Amos” Couture and Archie Couture.

The Prayer Vigil will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Both services will be held at Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church in Redvers, with Rev. Ronald Andree presiding.

Due to the ongoing restrictions on gatherings, both services will be private, but everyone is invited to join the family virtually, via live stream. Please visit Priscille’s tribute page at www.hallfuneralservivces. ca for details on how to participate in the live streams.

Immediately following the Funeral Mass, the Rite of Committal will take place at St. Raphael Parish Cemetery, Cantal, Sask.

If family and friends so desire, donations in Priscille’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Hall Funeral Services in Redvers is caring for the Couture family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director.

John passed away peacefully in Wolseley in the Lakeside Home on March 1, 2021 at the age of 88 with his family at his side. John was born on the family farm, south of St. Hubert Mission on July 27th, 1932. He was predeceased by his parents Maurice and Armandine, as well as his in-laws Thomas and Beatrice Blackwood. John leaves to cherish his memory: Agnes, his loving wife of 53 years; his children Dean (Tara), and Sean; seven grandchildren, Tahlia, Xander, and Victoria (their mother Cindy), Brooklyn and Jaxon (their mother Lisa), Rylee and Willa; great grandson Liam; a sister-in-law, Lois Howorth as well as many nieces and nephews. John had a love for family, friends and community. If he wasn’t hard at work on the farm, he could be found visiting neighbors, playing cards, or making sure the golf cart was ready for the grandchildren when they visited. Family meant everything to John, it did not matter if you were born in, extended, or brought in - you were loved unconditionally and had to be prepared to take an occasional ribbing. One of Johns proudest accomplishments was belonging to the International Agriculture Exchange Association. John and Agnes hosted many trainees from around the world who they accepted in as their extended family and still have a close bond with today. John loved to travel and had the opportunity to visit many of the trainees and their families in their home countries, numerous trips to Mexico and Arizona with close friends, and taking the family on trips. (Thanks for picking up the tab Dad!) John had a strong faith in God and regularly attended Catholic mass in St. Hubert and later in Whitewood. He took great pride in his French heritage and the church was central to this.

He was recognized for preserving and promoting his little French community. John has been called home and has been reunited with his childhood family. A funeral mass was celebrated in St. Joseph R.C. Church, Whitewood, SK on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. by Rev. Tomy Mandapathil, MST. The funeral mass was livestreamed and a link to the recording is posted on www.tubmanfh.com. A family interment of cremated remains will take place in St. Hubert Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.tubmanfh.com.

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In Loving Memory of our precious Husband, Dad, Grandpa & Great Grandpa

Happy Birthday in heaven March 22.

We all love and miss you.

Rose, Janelle & Daryl, Robert & Anne, Denis & Roberta and families CARD OF THANKS

THANK YOU This was etched in the snow on Adrian's front step on Main Street in Arcola, several days after he passed away. This simple gesture was reflective of the love and support we felt from the community around the time of Dad's passing.

Small towns rally around those in their midst that need support and we felt that kindness in so many ways. Practical prairie spirit was something that Dad identified with and as a community you held Dad in your hands over all of these years.

We are grateful to all of you for the respect, interest and compassion you showed your local Arcola historian, Adrian Paton.

He will continue to be a part of the community through his family and his great legacy of preserving Saskatchewan history.

- The family of Adrian Paton

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LIVESTOCK ANL Polled Herefords Annual Bull Sale With guest Brooks Farms, Sunday March 21, 2:00 pm at the ANL farm near Steelman, SK. Selling a great selection of yearling and two year old Hereford bulls. Wintering and delivery available. For a catalogue or more information contact Karl at 306-487-7794, Jeremy at 306-485-8003 or T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-2205006. View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com. On sale day watch & bid online at www.DLMS.ca (PL#116061) 40-4

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Heavy Duty Mechanic – Journeyperson. Somerville Farms is located in Eatonia, SK. Great company, Great location, Great wage. Visit hirestandard.com/job-seekers to learn more and to apply.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Heavy Duty Mechanics required: Late model, clean CAT, JD equip; winch, dump, gravel trucks, and trailers. Both camp and shop locations; R & B provided Wage negotiable.

Clean drivers abstract a must.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

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Full Time, Part Time and Casual positions are available. Must be at least 19 years old.

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Applications must be received by March 15/21.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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CARLYLE MINOR BALL Registration now open

Deadline to register is March 31st Registration Fees:

$125 (before March 31) $150 (after March 31st) $40 Learn To Play

Registrations can be found on our Facebook page or email cmbregistration@outlook.com.

Email registrations and etransfer to the same address.

Liquor Permit Advertising Form Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997, Notice is hereby given that 102093910 Saskatchewan Ltd. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Retail Store Integrated permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Just Off Centre Groceries at 114 1st St W Alida SK, S0C 0B0.

Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address, and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds, and be legible.

Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ANTLER NO. 61 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Antler No. 61 for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday from March 12th, 2021 to May 14th, 2021.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his/her assessment is required to file his/her notice of appeal accompanied by a $75.00 appeal fee to: The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Antler No. 61, P.O. Box 70, Redvers, Saskatchewan S0C 2H0, before the 14th day of May, 2021.

Dated this 12th day of March, 2021 Melissa Roberts, Assessor

Golf

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Now that I have your attention: The Carlyle Golf course may not be open but ALL members, new or seasoned are invited to come to the clubhouse on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 between 2pm and 5pm to take advantage of the early bird membership rates and to say hi. You will also have an opportunity to view the recent upgrades to the clubhouse and meet the new manager.

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Playing small with our gifts

By Ken Rolheiser

“Your playing small does not serve the world.” Nelson Mandela.

The study of the behaviour of gifted students reveals that they often achieve a mediocre score so as not to attract unwanted attention. Standing out from the crowd can make you the object of envy, ridicule or bullying.

Often these students will not volunteer answers in class for the same reasons as above.

In our spiritual lives we have an obligation to use the talents God has given us. Our eternal well being depends on it, and the world needs our gifts. Unless we try to unleash our full potential, our dreams will just remain our dreams.

“Having a dream in your heart is proof sent beforehand by God to show you that it’s already yours. You just have to act on it!” Michelle Gomez.

In “Playing Small: Why hiding

your gifts is a disservice to you and your career” Michelle Gomez talks about the Imposter Experience which excuses our playing small by convincing ourselves we have gotten to where we are by some mistake, luck or other outside factor. We do not want to be found out as a fraud.

As imposters we do not trust our intelligence and level of competence. Dr. Valerie Young, internationally recognized expert on impostor syndrome and author of The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women, describes ways impostors stay ahead of the No-Talent Police, and this eventually causes them to play small: Over-preparing and hard work – making yourself so busy with tasks and wearing your business as a badge of honor, making it nearly impossible for you to step out and do something bigger.

Maintaining a low or ever-changing profile – You have the potential to

be highly successful but instead have chosen a line of work where you can be inconspicuous and autonomous … in order to dodge the No-Talent Police.

Procrastination – Then rush to finish the job and having an excuse for the less than perfect result.

Holding back – Low effort, so you are not vulnerable to the possibility of failure. So you don’t volunteer, you stay in your lane or take yourself out of the running.

Never finishing and self-sabotage – Make up the six ways not to explore your talent.

Playing small does not serve the world. Our spiritual light is meant to shine. By letting our light shine, we give permission to others to do the same, according to Marianne Williamson. If you never allow your dreams to become realities, you will never unleash your spiritual potential.

It is comfortable to play small, to not risk failure by attempting something big. Some even claim it a virtue to not appear mean, cruel and disrespectful as a leader, but you can be mindful, respectful and diplomatic in what you attempt.

Putting our ideas and talents before the public can risk evaluation, criticism and even rejection. But following the dream in your heart is following God’s plan for you. E.E. Cummings said, “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”

Life is not meant to be comfortable. The gifts we have come from God, and false humility should not keep us from achieving our greatest success. When the loaves and fishes sit in the basket and feed only those within reach, there is blame.

“Let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:15-16).

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Sometimes it takes a mountain

Deadline Reminder Reminder for Deadline for Covid Business Business Support Support Programs Covid Programs The strength strength and and resilience resilience of of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan has has been been on on display display The like never never before before in in the the past past year. year. Just Just as as we we have have all all been been helping helping like our neighbors by supporting local businesses, the Government our neighbours by supporting local businesses, the Government of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan has has also also been been supporting supporting those those businesses businesses and and of protecting the the jobs jobs that that they they have have created created through through aa number number of of protecting programs.

If you are one such employer, we would encourage you programs. If you are one such employer, we would encourage you to apply for programs as many of the to for one oneor ormore moreofofthese thesesupport support programs as many of application deadlines are approaching soon. the application deadlines are approaching soon.

The Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency The Small Business Emergency PaymentPayment (SSBEP) (SSBEP) has now been extended for February and2021.

MarchEligible 2021. has now been extended for February and March Eligible businesses, like retail stores or restaurants, who have been businesses, like retail stores or restaurants, who have been ordered ordered to temporarily or scale-back operations to temporarily close or close scale-back operations throughthrough a publica public health to $5,000 per month health order, order, could could receivereceive up to up $5,000 per month that that can can be used for for anyany purpose.

The application deadline is isApril be used purpose.

The application deadline April30, 30,2021.

2021.

The Strong Rebate (SRAR) (SRAR) reimburses reimburses The Strong Recovery Recovery Adaptation Adaptation Rebate eligible eligible small small businesses businesses for for investments investments made made to to adapt adapt their their business business to to operate operate during during the theCOVID-19 COVID-19pandemic. pandemic. Financial Financial assistance assistance includes includes aa payment payment of of up up to to $5,000 $5,000 for for 50 50 per per cent cent of total eligible business-adaptation investments made by of total eligible business-adaptation investments made by the the applicant priortotoFebruary February 2021. expenditures applicant prior 28,28, 2021.

EligibleEligible expenditures include include establishing or reconfispace guringtospace to establishing physical physical barriers barriers or reconfiguring operate operate safely, providing services digital through digital safely, providing services through tools, and tools, shiftingand to shifting to delivery or curbside services, including third party delivery or curbside services, including third party delivery fees. delivery fees. The application deadline the SRAR is March 31, The application deadline for the SRAR isfor March 31, 2021.

2021.

The Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy (RSTS) is also The Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy training (RSTS) subsidy is also available until March 31, 2021.

This temporary This temporary training available until March 31, 2021. provides businesses with financial support to train employees as subsidy provides businesses with financialpandemic. support The to train they adjust to the impacts of the COVID-19 RSTS employees as they adjust to the impacts of the COVID-19 reimburses eligible private-sector employers 100 per cent of pandemic. The RSTS reimburses eligible private-sector employers employee training costs up to a maximum of $10,000 per business.

100 per cent of employee training costs up to a maximum of We have per alsobusiness. announced a second offering of the Saskatchewan $10,000 Tourism Sector Support Program (STSSP) for eligible tourism We have also announced a second offering of the Saskatchewan businesses in the accommodations, attraction and tours, events, Tourism Sector Support Program (STSSP) for eligible tourism and major event facility sectors that have seen a 30 per cent drop in businesses in the accommodations, attraction and tours, events, revenue as a result of the pandemic. Applications will be available and major event facility sectors that have seen a 30 per cent Marchin8revenue and theas deadline is April 30,Applications 2021. drop a resultto ofapply the pandemic. will be

Well, I’ll admit it, it was a tough week; even as we look forward to upcoming vaccinations and, as health officials assure us, a “light at the end of the tunnel,” my friends and I have found ourselves “climbing mountains.”

A fire in our son’s garage destroyed months and countless dollars spent on restoring a Firebird vehicle. Then, news came that a dear friend and former work partner is battling cancer in his spine. Learning that there are several cases of COVID in our immediate area made me tighten my mask and extend my distancing to more than six feet. As I said, I admit I’ve found myself knocked for a loop.

In the midst of all that, I found myself listening to a most beautiful and inspiring song on my

Linda Wegner Words of Worth computer that both lifted my spirits and provided thoughts on what I want to share with you in this week’s article.

A beautiful rendition of the song Sometimes it Takes a Mountain brought tears to my eyes and courage to my emotions. Here are just a few words of the piece: “Sometimes it takes a mountain, sometimes a troubled sea. Sometimes

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it takes a desert to get a hold of me. Your love is so much stronger than whatever troubles me. Sometimes it takes a mountain, to trust You and believe” (Mark Mathes, music minister at Crossway Baptist Church, penned the Dove Award-nominated song). When facing difficulties and churning emotions, we have the choice as to how we respond.

While so many events are out of our control, knowing that the love and care of Jesus toward us never changes, provides much needed courage.

How about you? Between the emotions generated by a year’s worth of COVID restrictions, personal struggles and world conditions, remember God’s there to support you in your mountainous climb.

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Alida news - enjoy St. Patrick’s Day Submitted by Edel Cowan Daryl Dubuc and daughter Brittany travelled to Estevan on Feb. 27, where they visited with family members Natalie, Avery and Asher Rhett Vern, who arrived safe and sound on Feb. 21. Congratulations to everyone and enjoy the little fella.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Margaret and Brian Peet on the death of her sister, Pauline Graggs, who passed away in Regina on Feb. 27 at the age of 65 years.

She will be remembered by her mother Claire Germain, daughters Nichole and Judy, four grandchildren, sisters Diane, Edna and Margaret, and brothers Maurice, Claude and Bryant.

She was predeceased by her father Ross, husbands Charles Klaus and

Barry Craggs, and sister Isabelle Barker. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Sincere sympathy is also extended to the Couture family on the death of Priscille on March 4 in her 85th year. She will be missed by her husband, Gilbert, son Laurent (Loree), daughters Denise, Claudette (Daniel) LeNouail, Diane (David) Kelly, Coralie (Wayne) Laturnas and 11 grandchildren. She was predeceased by grandson Johnathon Couture.

The Coutures farmed in the RM of Reciprocity until they retired to Redvers in 2004. Funeral mass will be held in Redvers on March 12 with burial at Cantal Cemetery. Condolences are extended to all other family members.

I do believe that March came in like a

THANK YOU To all who wished us well as we

move to Calgary. We have many great friends, colleagues & family to say farewell to. Carlyle will always be our home and we will be back for visits.

God Bless Christy & Gordon

Thank you so very much

Congratulations

lamb, and that should mean an early spring.

I’m so ready for the season change. Boy this last weekend sure played havoc with the snow – there’s more bare spots than snow spots now, and I’m not sorry to see the snow disappearing. However I do know that we are in desperate need of moisture, what run-off we are going to get isn’t going to be too much, and there are some farmers who are looking for water for their cattle, not a pleasant chore.

Next Wednesday it is St. Patrick’s Day – make sure you’re wearing green that day and have a great day. Happy St. Patty’s Day to everyone.

Please remember folks to keep me posted whenever you have news – simply contact me anytime, either call me at 306-443-2496 or text 306-485-8561 or e-mail g.cowan@sasktel.net on the happenings that are going on in and around Alida as well as within your own family circle.

I will see that your news gets into a paper. I do appreciate all your input as it does help keep this column interesting.

I do know that COVID is playing havoc with any plans for doing anything exciting, but we are moving on, being very cautious and safe.

Continue to keep a safe distance and wear your mask – we will beat this pandemic.

Maryfield Sunrise Villa Submitted by Betty Walker We were all happy to have had our first family visitors and now it’s time to start all over again.

We all enjoy looking out the window and seeing the snow melt and watching the many birds at the feeder, a couple of doves some mornings

and the odd time a squirrel. Some of us get out for medical appointments and the air smells so good.

Thursday was the day we were scheduled to get our second COVID-19 shot and we are thankful to feel more secure in this awful mess. Until next time, keep following the rules as we finally can see it paying off.

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Energy transition leading to small modular reactors

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Society Saskatchewan held what it called a “dinnerless dinner” online on Feb. 26, with its focus on the development of small modular reactors in this province.

Three speakers addressed the topic, and other sources of energy, during the online event, with Dean Reeve and Robin Woodward speaking on Transform Saskatchewan’s Stranded Assets – profit from the Climate Economy, and Howard Schearer speaking on The Promise Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Offer Saskatchewan.

The event was moderated by broadcaster Costa Maragos.

Small modular reactors have been touted as a possible option for future power production in the Estevan area.

Reeve is a retired utilities senior executive, formerly with TransGas, SaskEnergy and Atco while Woodward is the principal with RW Consulting, a Regina-based consulting firm focussed on alternative energy development, agriculture and municipal policy and growth. Shearer is chief executive with Hitachi Canada. He pointed out he was speaking on his behalf, not his company’s.

Reeve said that energy transition is nothing new. Heating your home in the 1880s on the prairies was a lot different than today.

“We can all agree it was a completely different world, 140 years ago from an energy perspective,” he said.

“In those 140 years, society has experienced some fundamental energy transitions that have greatly impacted our daily lives. Our great grandparents or our grandparents saw the transitions from wood and coal to electricity and propane and natural gas to energize their homes and their businesses, and of, course, petroleum products for transportation purposes.

“And they greatly expanded their work productivity by moving from oxen and horses, to steam engines and then diesel-powered engines. These energy transitions occurred for many reasons, through innovation and new technology, and economic drivers making new

Clockwise from top left: Costa Maragos, Dean Reeve, Howard Shearer and Robin Woodward discussed energy transition and how that can lead to the implementation of small modular reactors in Saskatchewan. Screen capture courtesy Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Society Saskatchewan energy choices more available, and more affordable.

“So while for current generations, energy transition is relatively new, for our ancestors, it was something they experienced and embraced, to really improve their human condition.”

He said the energy transition occurring now is gaining so much attention because “how it improves the individual human condition is maybe not quite as evident as when propane or natural gas was available to remove the need for gathering wood or going to the coal bin for fuel, or how obvious the improvements were to productivity, when you move from the horse and oxen, to the steam engine and the diesel engine.

“This transition is being driven by an environmental need to reduce greenhouse gases and slow the pace of climate change.”

He noted that windchills of –50 C in February make it “hard to drum up a very serious conversation about global warming.” Thus, many people wonder how energy transition will improve their

daily human conditions and economic prospects, Reeve said, noting it often it becomes a heated and polarized conversation.

“It's often expressed in terms of are you for or against fossil fuels? If you're for fossil fuels. you must deny the impact of greenhouse gases on climate change and not care about the environment. If you're for zero emissions and renewables, you must be against any kind of fossil fuel future, and our own prosperity.

“Like many things today these polarizing transpositions fail to recognize the realities and merits of both positions. Look at the recent example of Regina city council in the discussion of eliminating advertising on city-owned buildings by fossil fuel related companies. Talk about a polarizing conversation.”

He pointed out almost 85 per cent of primary energy consumption in the world today comes from fossil fuels, which means almost all the energy growth since 1900 has been made up by

fossil fuels. “I don’t see this as an eitheror conversation. The world will need all these energy forms to meet its energy needs,” he said. But that doesn’t mean the energy mix won’t change.

“If natural gas is a ‘bridge fuel,’ it’s going to be a very, very long bridge.”

Reeve said. He pointed out the ultimate goal is to reduce emissions, not eliminate fuel choices.

“The key energy transition is technology improvement and innovation.

It's not about a single silver bullet solution. We must use the right energy for the right purpose right place, right time.”

He said, “The solution to energy transition is a portfolio approach, no single fuel or technology will manage to replace the 85 per cent of world energy consumption satisfied by fossil fuels.”

This includes improving energy efficiency. He pointed out that since the late 1980s, a typical home went from using 150 gigajoules for space and water heating to 100 gigajoules now.

Additionally, distributed energy production and sharing are real options today. Reeve pointed out Lumsden uses solar panels to power its wastewater treatment plant.

“The technology focus and advancements in carbon capture will also be important to reduce emissions from fossil fuels.”

Hydrogen may be a solution for the energy needs of heavy-duty trucking, he said. Japan “is clearly moving towards an economy fueled by hydrogen,” he said.

In Saskatchewan, there is the potential for small modular nuclear reactors forming part of the electrical generation mix.

Reeve noted the possibility of growing trees as a way to deal with carbon pricing.

“Industry energy producers, agriculture, communities, individuals and governments at all levels must avoid the trap of polarizing positions and must seek opportunities in this new energy dynamic,” Reeve said.

“Just like many of our ancestors who came to this prairie land in the 1800s, we are all interested in how we can use this energy transition to improve the human condition of our families and our future generations.”

HOROSCOPES ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

This week some of the puzzle pieces in your life may not fit correctly. That’s okay, Aries. You will find a way to make things work even if they don’t exactly line up.

Your sensitivity is heightened this week, so you may need to think twice or even three times before you share your opinions. Cool down before becoming chatty.

Dreams and fantasies are more than wishful thinking, Libra. They can be the catalysts to actual goals and plans if you let them.

Start making your lists.

Playful emotions and daydreams are filling your days and nights, Capricorn. Why not let them come out in very real ways? Find ways to incorporate more fun into your life .

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Your thoughts may be focused on the spiritual for much of the week, Taurus. This is an opportunity to get in touch with meaningful things in your life.

Figure out how you can organize your day to get things done with more efficiency, Leo. This is a better option than getting frustrated by a lack of time in your schedule.

Scorpio, you may be more attuned to your dreams this week.

While they are not true predictions of what will happen, pay attention to any recurring themes.

If you have been taking someone for granted lately you can rectify that this week, Aquarius. Put this person first for a change and he or she may reciprocate in the future.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Gemini, if things haven’t been going as planned, perhaps it’s time to reevaluate some of your choices. Have confidence that you will find a solution that works.

You may realize that the conventional ways of doing things simply are not working anymore, Virgo. Start thinking creatively rather than analytically.

A drastic change may be coming but you don’t know what that change will be just yet. Keep your eyes peeled for opportunities that may be on the horizon.

Always be truthful, Pisces. Just remember you cannot control how others may react to whatever it is you have to say.