The Observer May 19, 2023

INSIDE THIS WEEK:

By Stephanie Zoer

Two years ago, Dwayne Rogers and his wife Rosalinda were enjoying life. At the time they had only been married for three years.

Rogers was experiencing pain in his left leg which continued to get worse. Doctors thought it might be a blood clot, but that turned out to not be the case.

When his blood work results came back, he was told that they showed blast cells, which meant cancer.

He was directed to the Allan Blair Cancer unit in Regina. His doctor went straight to the point, telling Rogers and Rosalinda that he had leukemia, and he only had three weeks to live.

Rogers remembers the emotions in the room at that time.

“It was difficult to hear those words and how forward the doctor was,” said Rogers.

There were a lot of tears shed at that moment.

He was told they would need to hit this cancer with aggression if he wanted to live.

It began with heart tests to ensure that his heart would be strong enough to take the vigorous chemotherapy treatment. His heart passed with ease and chemo began.

Rogers was admitted to the Allan Blair Cancer unit and a pick line was inserted into his heart. One bag of chemo treatment would be given to Rogers every 12 hours.

“I had five things given to me at a time,” he said.

The doctors and nurses asked him continuously if he felt sick, and not once during the treatments did he feel under the weather.

Regular bone marrow biopsies were done, along with blood work to check for more blast cells.

After his vigorous chemo treatment, it showed that Rogers was going into remission, but his immune system would be very low and need to be rebuilt.

For over a year, his leukemia was under control. He would still need the bloodwork done regularly but during this time the blast cells did not show up until one month ago. The cancer had returned.

Rogers has received two chemo belly shots in Regina and will need this done seven more times. He was able to get the remain-

ing shots in Moosomin, which is much closer to his home.

He is slowly improving once again, but this time will need a stem cell transplant.

Rogers’ family all stepped up to the plate to be tested to see if they would be a compatible donor and his one sister was a perfect match.

To extract stem cells from a donor, two IV lines are given. The first draws the blood from the donor which is filtered through a machine that separates the stem cells into a bag. Once this is done, the blood returns to the donor through

the second IV line. The donor will also need a bone marrow biopsy done, according to Rogers.

Four cups of stem cells are needed for Rogers. They will be frozen until Rogers is able to receive them.

Rogers will remain in the Saskatoon hospital for six weeks during the transplant. After that he will be an outpatient but must remain in Saskatoon for four to six months. His wife will remain with him at that time to be his caregiver.

This will be a critical time for Rogers and the doctors will watch him closely as the body could reject the stem cells, causing liver issues, heart failure and kidney problems.

Although the treatment is covered by Saskatchewan Health, his living conditions as an outpatient are not.

A furnished home is available, but it comes at a cost which Rogers cannot afford. Rogers must also maintain his home in Carlyle by paying all the bills, and now he would need a second home to pay for in Saskatoon.

This expense will cost the family $10,000, if not more.

Rogers has been in contact with the Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation, but before he is funded by them, he must exercise all other options.

A benefit dinner will be held for Rogers on May 28 at the Carlyle Hall from 4:30-7 p.m. The cost is $20 a plate. A take-out option will be available.

There will be food, music and fellowship, along with a 50/50 draw.

Father Chris Juchacz from the Carlyle-Forget church is hopeful that they will receive a great crowd to support Rogers.

to Arcola Grads

Dwayne and Rosalinda Rogers will stay in Saskatoon during his stem cell transplant.

Photo by Coney Cruz

May

Fri, May 19 - Arcola Graduation parade

Sat, May 20 - Carlyle Town Wide Garage Sale

Sun, May 21 - Red Barn Market

Fri, May 26 - Manor Grad

Sun, May 28 - Manor Townwide Garage Sale

Your first stop to find events happening in our community!

June

Sat, June 3 - Arcola Town Wide Garage Sale

Thurs, June 15 - Rusty Relic Museum Opening BBQ

Sat, June 24 - Arcola Fair

Tues, May 30 - Carlyle Library - Community Night

Wed, May 31 - Carlyle Library - Michele & Namoi’s Birthday

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Carlyle Elementary holds day of belonging Mosaic

By Stephanie Zoer

The Carlyle Elementary School held its annual day of belonging on May 5.

This year was differ-

ent, according to principal Tyler Fehrenbach, as CES invited families to share aspects of their culture with the students.

The students were

divided into 10 groups, which would move around the school and experience 10 different stations.

discussed and students learned how maple syrup is made, through the tapping of maple trees, and how it is collected.

Maple syrup is a major part of the Canadian economy with 80 per cent of the world’s syrup coming from Canada.

Steven Bonk, MLA for Moosomin Constituency

622 Main St., Moosomin, SK Phone: 306-435-4005

Steven Bonk, MLA for Moosomin Constituency 622 Main St. Moosomin, SK Phone: 306-435-4005

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There were five First Nation-Métis stations. They were able to watch traditional dancing, experience the food, which included bannock, and were given knowledge and games.

Office Hours:

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Of ce Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 12 noon; 1 pm - 4 pm

The Filipino station spoke about their language, the meaning of some words and details about their food, which included spring rolls.

Students learned about Kerala, a state in India. It is called the land of coconuts and has the oldest church or synagogue. It is also regarded as the cleanest state in India.

Another one was Francophone, which consisted of 225 crepes, 225 servings of maple syrup fudge and 225 sucre a la crème.

French culture was

It was noted the largest heist to ever happen in Canadian history was of maple syrup. This happened in 2011.

Also included in the day were two team-building stations.

“It was a wonderful afternoon, and the students were very engaged and asked plenty of questions,” said Fehrenbach.

Although it was a lot of work to get things organized, they felt it was worth every minute.

It is the school’s hope to add more cultures and more stations next year to give the students plenty of new experiences.

- You are a team player

Linda Joe explained to the students aspects about India during the Day of Belonging. Photo by Tyler Fehrenbach

Father Joe Frey celebrates 70 years as an ordained priest

By Gord Paulley

Ninety-four-year-old Father Joe Frey has enjoyed a lifetime full of accomplishments.

He was one of 14 children born on a farm just outside of Kroneau. At an early age, he committed his life to the Catholic Church and was ordained on May 30, 1953.

His first parish appointments were Vibank and then Gerald, a town near Esterhazy. The Catholic Diocese then assigned him to many towns and cities including Lanigan, Regina, Windthorst, Kipling, Grayson, Killaly, Lemberg, Radville and Lake Alma. During his distinguished career, Frey served 17 congregations. He moved to Kenosee Lake in 1995.

Frey continues to enjoy a very active lifestyle. As a child, he doodled and drew, and as he grew older, eventually became an artist. Frey has painted hundreds of pictures and prefers self-portraits and outdoor scenes. His work adorns the walls of the Sacred Heart Chapel on Hiawatha Street at Kenosee Lake.

In 2005, he painted all 14 Stations of the Cross and included Catholic parishioners from Kenosee Lake and area in his drawings.

Frey loves the great

outdoors. Daily, he goes for a walk and feeds the birds and the many deer that cross his path. Frey has golfed, skied, curled and snowmobiled. He built a log cabin on the Torch River near Candle Lake. Frey has trapped and hunted for muskrats, beavers and the odd coyote. He has dabbled in taxidermy.

Frey sings and plays the

organ. He was a teacher and a stone mason. Frey has travelled extensively and at one time had a pilot’s licence. He doesn’t own a hearing aid and only needs eyeglasses for reading.

Frey is sharp, witty and easily strikes up a conversation. He has completed scores of word puzzles and has a deck of cards nearby, playing solitaire if

a partner can’t be found. He is a devoted Scrabble player and wins more often than not.

“I have really enjoyed my life and feel blessed to be healthy and of relatively sound mind,” said Frey. “There is a lot of longevity in my family. My great-grandmother lived to be 99, as did my grandmother. My mother lived to be 92.”

Chris Juchacz is now the pastor of the Church of Our Parish Carlyle, Our Lady of La Salette Parish in Forget and the Sacred Heart Chapel.

“When I was assigned to Kenosee in August of 2022, I was excited because it meant that I would be following in the footsteps of Father Joe Frey. I got to know Father when I was studying to

become a Catholic priest back in the summer of 2016. I marvelled at his natural ability to connect with people. He is a very humble, down-to-earth person, who enjoys a good joke and a good laugh,” said Juchacz.

“I feel honoured to be able call Father Joe my brother in the priesthood. In fact, he is more like a grandfather and mentor to me.

“There are so many things that I appreciate about Father Joe. I like how he is a renaissance man with many talents and interests. Besides being a priest for 70 years, he is an avid outdoorsman who loves walking in nature, fishing, hunting, hiking and canoeing.

“He also enjoys painting and something I recently learned is that Father Joe got his pilot’s licence many years ago. The more I get to know him, the more I hope to be as talented.”

For Frey, faith continues to be the focal point of his life. He supports the Sacred Heart Chapel congregation whenever he can.

“Life has been very good to me. I have enjoyed the church and I truly feel honoured to be able to celebrate my 70th year as an ordained priest. I have no thoughts of slowing down,” he said with a grin.

Kenosee Lake Bible Camp looking forward to 2023 season

By Stephanie Zoer

The Kenosee Lake Bible Camp (KLBC) began in 1960 when a group of men felt the need for such a service in the area.

Since then, every summer more than 600 children and youth come to KLBC to enjoy a fun-filled week of camping and fellowship.

The full-time and summer missionaries are devoted to teaching and sharing their knowledge in a Christian fashion.

They are committed to providing a safe environment which does not allow any bullying.

On June 11, from 2-6 p.m. the KLBC will host an open house. This event is free and offers people a chance to come, enjoy different camp activities and have a burger.

“All in all, it will be a great day full of fun for the family,” said ministry director Clay Wiens.

Through the open house, they will offer classic camp skills, like archery and rock climbing.

The indoor pools will be open, and the pontoon boat will give guests a chance to see the lake up close.

For those planning to attend camp this summer, they can complete the open house scavengery hunt and receive $20 off for the week they plan to camp.

OneChurch will also be joining in on the day by having a bouncy castle.

According to Wiens, the afternoon gives potential campers, parents and grandparents the opportunity to see what KLBC is all about.

KLBC says it values families and wants to provide community development opportunities.

Wiens said, “We can not think of any better way to do this, than getting together with family and friends, and enjoying a day at KLBC.”

Campers that have already signed up often come out during the open house to meet staff

This year the open house will show the chan-

ges at the camp with the newly expanded and renovated dining hall.

The last time the dining hall saw renovations was in 1987 when the kitchen needed to expand for the growing camp. Now over 30 years later, it needed to expand again to ac-

commodate the growing numbers.

This expansion will also enable the program to run four seasons, allowing them to impact more lives in a Christian way.

KLBC feels it is important to show God’s love,

share God’s truth and to build God’s family.

The grand opening ceremonies will be held at 3 p.m.

This project was over $1 million and included expanding the dining room, building a new kitchen and storage area. A bath-

room and year-round office were also added.

This project was completely funded by donations, and they would like to thank those who have supported this project so far and give them the opportunity to come and see what they have accomplished.

Father Joe Frey at the kitchen table playing his favourite game of Scrabble. Photo by Gord Paulley

Campers enjoy a spin on the boat last year at the Kenosee Lake Bible Camp. Photo courtesy of Clay Wiens

For the dogs

Stephanie Zoer

Just a few words

When COVID-19 hit the world, panic overcame many people, as much of the world shut down. Stores were closed, leaving only essential services allowed to do business.

As people were forced to stay home week after week, boredom began to take over for many.

What did people do with their time, when they were used to going to work?

Well, some of these people got puppies or kittens or even a bunny rabbit.

Now a puppy is like having a little child in the house. They want to tear everything apart. They need to be potty trained; puppies need to be walked and brushed, and most of all they need your time and to be played with.

At our house, they are family. This is their home and if you do not like dogs, well then, I guess you will not be coming to our house, as I will not put my dogs outside because you do not like them.

Our dogs are treated very well, they see our vet yearly and are given good food. We even have one with a thyroid issue that needs medication twice daily.

During COVID, many people got pets and the prices of puppies went through the roof. Even a mixed breed would cost an arm and a leg.

Now that things have settled down and things are getting back to a so-called normal, there is an overabundance of dogs, cats and rabbits.

The issue did not only start with COVID, but it sure seemed to increase a great deal afterwards.

The shelters are overloaded, while rescues are begging for foster homes as they find puppies along roads, abandoned.

So, what happened? Did people find out that a dog is actually work, that they actually cost money, or did people think that they could just get rid of the dog when they felt they should?

A dog is a very loyal friend. They never talk about you. They are always happy to see you. They love you with all their heart, they never talk back, they always listen to you and never tell your secrets.

Dogs have an excellent memory, and they have hearts that get hurt. I know if I raise my voice at my dogs, I have hurt their feelings and it shows, just like a child.

What kind of person drops puppies off on the side of the road? What kind of person can just leave these little guys to fend for themselves. We all know what would happen to them.

This is a horrible act to do, and I would like to know how a person sleeps at night knowing they did this.

A dog does not ask to be in your family. You picked it, so it is your job to look after it.

Our dogs are spayed and neutered to control the pet population. Our dogs also live in our house. They are not kept on a chain outside, as that is no life for a pet.

Some dogs love the outdoors as they are guardian dogs, but they do not belong on a chain.

There are also those people that allow their dogs to run all over town. This is not a good practice to have. Your dog should remain in your fenced in yard, not only for the safety of the dog, but for other people and their pets.

If you cannot be a responsible pet owner, then you should not have a pet. Do your research on the dog and be prepared for some work.

Treat a pet the way you would like to be treated. They do not forget, and it hurts them, but they will forgive.

There is no better feeling than walking into my home, hearing the happy barks and seeing the wagging tails. The internal pick me up jumps. For them to run and get a toy for us to play, it is such a warm feeling.

A workout of chuckles, giggles and grins

The book we saw contained questions a couple would provide written responses to so it could become a record of their life together. The idea would be to one day pass it down to children who might be greatly or less enthralled, depending on their own sense of nostalgia and history.

fects. Trauma, heartache, loss and grief are the kind of painful events that take time to understand and work through. The emotions impact every aspect of our lives and so we carry it with us and have to learn how to adapt to something new after experiencing unexpected or serious challenges.

My husband and I were in a book store when we came across a title directed at married couples called Our Story.

It was a beautiful journal filled with pages containing writing prompts a couple could use to document and treasure key moments in their marriage.

I was intrigued by it. It reminded me of a bridal book I filled with all kinds of pictures and mementos from our wedding, as well as the first year of our marriage. There was a spot in the book for the till receipt from our first grocery purchase, our first vacation and first major household expense.

But that book was considered complete at the end of year one. Most of us were probably not as intentional at keeping track of what the next years of marriage brought.

Some questions were fairly standard: where did you go on your first date, who was the first to say ‘I love you’, and a page to write down the story of your proposal. Others were a bit more pragmatic: who chooses paint colours, who does most of the cooking, and who handles budgets and bills.

Some pages required couples to ponder more deeply: what have been the toughest things to deal with together; what shared dreams are coming true; and what was the biggest unexpected decision you had to make as a couple. But one of my favourites was a question that asked simply, “When have you laughed the most?”

It’s a great question. One my husband and I talked about a fair bit. One we failed to answer. But let me explain.

The tougher stuff in life tends to have longlasting consequences and life-impacting ef-

On the other hand, the moments of laughter we get caught up in are far more fleeting. They dissipate as quickly as they happen. The actual process of laughing is only a few seconds long at the time. But think about the number of times you might laugh in a row when you are having a fun conversation with friends, watching a great comedy, or reading a funny book.

Yes, we know laughter is good for the soul, but in fact a really good laughing session does a body good as well. Laughing 100 times is equal to 10 minutes on a rowing machine – what a fun workout. Given the sheer number of contenders my husband and I mentioned, I should have washboard abs. I do not.

Yet we have laughed a lot; riding roller coasters, buying furniture when I was on potent pain killers, clearing

out closets and trying on outdated clothes, watching favourite movies, camping mishaps, burnt meals, looking through old photos, funny Christmas presents, dealing with puppies, countless moments with the kids, having to do the math to remember how long we’ve been married, or the day after coming across the journal when we laughed so hard attending the Wisconsin State Fair pig races.

We couldn’t pick one because, I am grateful to say, the list went on and on. I have truly benefited from all that laughter in my life and our marriage has been enriched because of it.

It was easy to come up with the answers for the toughest days because they are embedded on our brain and we carry them with us. But we need to be reminded that while laughter might seem fleeting, it is actually part of a bigger story involving joy, contentment and genuine moments of happiness. It builds the bridges between the times we are in the valleys. Laughter is the stuff of life.

The painful times might leave their mark, but it is the times we laugh that leave the impression. That’s my outlook.

Shelley Luedtke

Report from the Saskatchewan Legislature

By Cannington MLA Daryl Harrison

May 1-7 was Missing

Persons’ Week in Saskatchewan with the theme Never Forgotten: Honouring the Missing and Supporting their Families. It is about raising awareness about missing persons and prevention and support services.

Our government continues to work to improve safety for communities and people across the province. The recently-passed 2023-24 provincial budget includes important investments in safety for Saskatchewan communities. Investments of $968.5 million will enhance the protection of persons and property across the province; included in this investment is the establishment of the new Sas-

katchewan Marshals Service (SMS). Consisting of about 70 officers, the SMS will support RCMP and municipal forces with a focus on rural and remote areas.

Expansions to Saskatchewan’s Crime Reduction Teams (CRT) and Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Teams (WEST) will also be funded to build on ongoing successes. Over the past year, these teams have apprehended numerous violent offenders and removed drugs from our communities, helping make our province safer. The province’s third WEST unit will be established in Prince Albert this year, and a new CRT unit in the Battlefords region will join the other nine units across the province.

Our government continues to invest in initia-

tives to reduce the criminal use of firearms while protecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners. This year’s budget includes funding to administer the recently-passed Saskatchewan Firearms Act, which regulates licensing, storage, transportation and carrying of firearms.

A provincial firearms regulatory system will be established to promote the safe and responsible use of firearms. The act will also regulate seizure of firearms by federal government agents and ensure fair compensation for those firearms being seized. Ultimately, the act will enhance public safety while supporting responsible firearms use and ownership.

As we approach wildfire season, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has invested in a new water-scooping air tanker to help provide a stronger wildfire response. The new CL-215T will join a fleet of air tankers and bird-dog planes as part of the province’s fire-response program. This year’s budget also invests in reopening the Parkland College fire-

fighter training program in Melville, which will address the demand for firefighters across the province.

This budget includes an $8.8 million increase in annual funding to enhance emergency medical services (EMS) in 31 communities across the province. This investment will help stabilize emergency services and modernize the system across the province. EMS providers in our communities are on the frontlines of patient care, a priority area for our government.

For survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence, the budget includes $27.5 million in supports and services. This includes funding to support second-stage housing, including intervention and counselling

services for women and their children leaving interpersonal violence and abuse. This funding will be allocated to five community-based organizations across the province that do important work to support survivors.

Violence and abuse have no place in our communities, and ensuring survivors have access to safe services is part of improving community safety across the province.

Investments in initiatives that help keep Saskatchewan communities and people safe ensure our province remains one of the best places to live, work and raise a family. For more information or to learn more about the 2023-24 budget, please visit saskatchewan.ca.

Envision to honour victims and survivors of crime

Envision Counselling and Support centre will honour victims and survivors of crime during the week May 14-20.

“Victims and survivors of crime have been through traumatic experiences, but many use their personal resilience to move beyond their victimization and to create positive change,” Envision said in a press release.

The next week is Victims and Survivors of Crime Week in Canada. Victims and Survivors

of Crime Week is about raising awareness about issues facing victims and survivors of crime and the services, programs and laws in place to help them and their families.

Throughout Canada, countless dedicated people work with victims and survivors of crime every day. Service providers and criminal justice professionals give information and meaningful support to victims and survivors and their families as they navigate

the criminal justice system.

“We are thankful to have received a grant that will allow us to show some extra appreciation for those who provide services and supports to victims and survivors of crime,” says Envision outreach co-ordinator Raven Daer.

“We will be out hand delivering some treats and special certificates on behalf of the Department of Justice Canada.”

Envision Counselling and Support Cen-

Longest Day of Golf to return

Two southeast Saskatchewan golfers are going to play a lot in one day in an effort to raise money for KidSport.

Brian Fitzpatrick has announced via a GoFundMe page that he and his friend Kris Carley will bring back the Longest Day of Golf for the first time in four years.

Fitzpatrick and Carley completed The Longest Day of Golf in June 2019. They played 115 holes (six full rounds and seven extra holes) at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course in a golf marathon that went from 4:35 a.m. to 9:35 p.m. They accomplished the feat despite adverse weather conditions that included strong winds and occasional rain.

“It was always meant to be an annual event, but COVID and other restrictions made it unachievable,” said Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick said he and Carley are ready to accept the challenge again. On June 22 at the Carnduff Golf Club, they intend to eclipse their 2019 totals in both holes played and donations.

All donations will be forwarded to KidSport Saskatchewan, an organization that helps children play sports.

“Sports and children are things we are both passionate about,” said Fitzpatrick.

They raised more than $4,000 in 2019.

As of Sunday morning, they had raised $545 of their $5,000 goal, through the GoFundMe campaign, with seven donors. The campaign is named Longest Day of Golf 2023.

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tre provides therapeutic counselling and support services for victims and survivors of crime. They provide counselling through a number of programs to individuals who have been impacted by crime and/or abuse. The Family Inter-

vention Rapid Support Team (FIRST), specifically, is able to work with families directly in their homes, at their offices or in public spaces.

To inquire more about their FIRST program, and other programs within the agency, please

visit their website at www.envisioncousellingentre.com or phone Estevan office at or 306637-4004, or Weyburn office at 306-842-8821. For more information on Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, visit www.victimsweek.gc.ca

MLA Daryl Harrison

Horizon Physiotherapy holds grand opening

By Stephanie Zoer

Joanne Almey, owner and operator of Horizon Physiotherapy, held a grand opening for the business in Arcola on May 12.

Almey moved to Arcola last year when her husband Matthew became the general manager of the Arcola Co-op gas and hardware store.

Last October, Almey opened her business. She has a bachelor of medical rehabilitation in physiotherapy. The shop carries a variety of rehabilitation products and makes

custom orthotics. If they do not have what one is looking for, she can help steer somebody in the right direction.

Almey not only helps in repairs but also offers suggestions on how to avoid injury in the event of a fall.

Laurie McLaren also joined the shop as a registered massage therapist. McLaren received her degree over 12 years ago.

Almey said business is picking up with new clients, so it seemed fitting to have the grand opening.

Almey and McLaren were happy with the turnout at the celebration and had a steady flow all afternoon.

Dainties, tea, coffee and juice were offered for refreshments while people could ask questions about the products offered, see equipment and enter to win some prizes.

They had hourly prizes for the adults and prizes for the kids as well.

Almey and McLaren hope to help people feel better through their work at Horizon Physiotherapy.

Wawota legion announces school contest winners

By Myrna Olson

The Wawota branch of the Royal Canadian Legion recently presented its annual awards for Remembrance Day posters, essays and poems at the Wawota Parkland School. The presentations were held on May 5. Winners were:

Primary coloured poster: Everley Cheveldae (first), Aiden McWhirter (second) and Amelia Weatherald (third).

Primary black and white poster: Charlie Beauchesne

(first), Jamir Trinidad (second) and Brandtley Carpenter (third).

Junior poem: William Lamoureaux (first), Falyn Brown (second) and Parker Russill (third).

Junior coloured poster: Kira Cross (first), Avery Wilson (second) and Hunter Lobert (third).

Junior black and white poster: Sanneyah Barnachea (first), Tariah Littlecrow (second) and Bailee Dane (third).

Intermediate coloured poster: Mya Hamilton

(first), Caitlin Cross (second) and Levin Schlienger (third).

Intermediate black and white poster: Sanjo Barnachea (first), Owen Skulmoski (second) and April Cuddington (third).

Intermediate essay: Olivia McKelki (first), Quentin Cop (second) and Avrielle Brehaut (third).

Intermediate poem: Willow Byrne (first), Alexia Brehaut (second) and Gage Hamilton (third).

Senior poem: Dylan Mansfield (first).

Senior coloured poster: Kaylee Mudrewich (first).

Senior black and white poster: Kaylee Mudrewich (first) and Lilli Husband (second).

In other news, Tammie Bunz and her daughter Tessa attended a friend’s wedding at Comox Valley, B.C.

Happy birthday to Jean Bogner, who celebrated her 96th birthday on May 13. Daughters Laurie Bogner from Victoria, B.C., and Deana Deck of Regina were home to help her celebrate. Happy birthday also to

Myrna Sorenson, who celebrated her 70th birthday recently. She and daughters Cheryl de Roo and Leanne Sorenson, and granddaughter Skylar enjoyed the Shania Twain concert in Saskatoon.

Carey Lamoureaux, Jack and Will travelled to Regina last weekend to help Kate and Sarah Heffernan celebrate their 10th birthday on May 13.

George and Suzanne Eisler spent a couple of weeks visiting with family members. They visited with Kim and Rob and

Rhys Ursell in Calgary. Reanne and Michael, who live in California, and George and Suzanne’s great-grandson Ezra were visiting there as well. Then they travelled to Edmonton to visit Suzanne’s sister Lil and enjoyed Rhys playing a game of lacrosse. Next was a trip to Creston, B.C., to see Norman and Oliver. They also stopped at Christina Lake, B.C., to visit Don and Bonnie. On the way home they visited Suzanne’s sister in Medicine Hat. What a great time they had.

From left, Laurie McLaren is a registered massage therapist and Joanne Almey is a registered physiotherapist who work at Horizon Physiotherapy in Arcola. Photo courtesy of Horizon Physiotherapy

Photos by Stephanie Zoer

Arcola Skating Club holds duck race fundraiser

By Stephanie Zoer

Sarah Rickard, the president of the Arcola Skating Club, and a few volunteers were cleaning up the club’s closet last fall when they came across totes that had yellow rubber ducks in them, with numbers written on their back.

It was decided to hold a fundraiser with the ducks on Moose Mountain Creek.

Ducks could be purchased for $20, and on May 15, 220 ducks were released into the water on Highway 604 by the bridge. The little ducks swam for about half a kilometre.

The first duck to cross the finish line would receive $2,000 and second place received $500.

The ducks went into the water at 8 p.m. and it did not take long for them to reach the finish

line as the creek was moving pretty quickly after all the rain received a few days earlier.

“It was so much fun with fishing the ducks

back out of the water,” said Rickard.

Max Petzel’s duck placed first and second went to Shawn Salicon. The event raised $1,900 and these funds

will be used to pay for the coaches and program assistants.

Rickard is not sure how long the event was put on hold, but it has been many years. It is

something they will do again next year.

To get the ducks back out of the water, they had to use long fishing nets and eventually had to get in the cold creek

Alida news - shopping spree winners announced

By Edel Cowan

The winner of the Alida Recreation Board shopping spree merchandise drawn on May 11 was Val Patron of Redvers.

Congratulations Val.

Faye Walker left for Saskatoon on May 11, stopping for a visit in Regina with her cousin Donavan before continuing onto Saskatoon.

The next day, she and her daughter Deidra flew to Toronto where they attended the funeral of Faye’s aunt and they also visited with other family members before returning to Saskatoon. Faye returned home on May 16 after visiting her cousin in Regina once more. Condolences are extend-

ed to Faye on the passing of her aunt.

On May 14, Lori held another Sunday brunch for Mother’s Day at Café 361. It was another great feast. We will surely look forward to the next one, whenever it may be. Just keep us informed.

Gray and Edel Cowan spent May 14 with Tim, Shelly and Ainsley Cowan at their campsite at Moose Mountain Regional Park. Also joining the family were Kelsey Rydberg and Steven Wilson of Estevan. A delicious Mother’s Day supper was enjoyed by us all.

The Centre Street flower pots are back in place and awaiting sponsors. Please sign up to look after one of these

pots for this summer at the Alida Post Office. Much appreciation goes to those who step forward to sponsor a pot. It sure does helps to beautify our little town.

The Anthony family wishes to inform their family and friends that there will be a burial service for Wayne Anthony at the Carnduff Cemetery on May 20 at 2 p.m.

Alida is hosting its annual town/country-wide garage sale on May 26 from 4-8 p.m. and on May 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hope to see you around.

Don’t forget the rabies clinic in Alida on May 27 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Alida Rink.

It’s the Victoria Day long weekend. Enjoy the holiday.

to get the stubborn ones out.

They are hopeful that this fundraiser will get more people involved for next year, as it really helps support the club.

Sarah Rickard and Renee Paton from the Arcola Skating Club braved the ice-cold creek to retrieve the rubber ducks while the dogs looked on.

Photo by Sarah Rickard

Some of the merchandise in the Alida Shopping Spree before it was bagged up and delivered. Photo courtesy of Edel Cowan

Jenna Bates Jamison Harkness

Lees

Carson BirnieKaleb DevinsKyra Donahue Hanna Evans

Madison HarknessHannah JohnstonTeshan KakakawayZane KarlunchuckJaden Mitchell Patrick WatchestonJordan WeberEthan

Links exist between hearing loss and dementia

By Nicole Northild

The connection between dementia and hearing loss is not completely known but some contributing factors are obvious. Due to the hindrances to one of the senses, the cognitive engagement of the brain is diminished and the brain does what

every unused muscle does over time, which is atrophy. The sooner an elderly or hearing-impaired person can get help and tools like hearing aids, the sooner one can stave off loss of mental faculties.

Hearing loss can happen so gradually that one might not notice it at first. It can begin with having trouble following conver-

sations in loud spaces or when watching the TV, especially if there is more than one layer to the program going on, such as music and dialogue. You might find that you are straining to hear and might be guessing or filling in the blanks yourself on what you think may being said.

Hearing impairment leads to changes in the brain function and the physical structure, as well as overall reduction in social relationships, all of which leads to cognitive impairment and demen-

tia. Hearing loss is in fact a natural occurring solitary confinement for the elderly and vulnerable, which causes psychological and mental distress, as well as general low quality of life.

The risk to dementia due to hearing loss is present even with mild hearing impairment and the risk only increases the more severe the hearing loss becomes. Doctors that cited their research in The Lancet questioned almost half a million people on this connection. They found that “eight per cent of dementia cases could be prevented with proper hearing loss management, our findings highlight the urgent need to take measures to address hearing loss to improve cognitive decline.”

Loss of hearing keeps a person isolated from the world around them, limited to their own head or voice. They can quickly become disassociated from the world at large and grow depressed or despondent. Finding a hearing aid that the individual can easily apply is also key, because if they are uncomfortable or overly complicated to put

in, people will be less likely to use them.

It is believed that only a small percentage of adults who need them use hearing due to stigma, shame or just the added expense. Remember much like with glasses, hearing aid are very particular to the individual. Even though some might be able to order online, it is a good idea to consult with a hearing professional. Being proactive in this regard is always better than reactive due to the brain decline not always being something an individual can fully come back from.

Hearing loss can have a big impact on somebody’s wellbeing, and can be a cause of dementia. Photo by Basak Gurbuz Derman / Moment / Getty Images

Carlyle Cardinals excited to begin another season

By Stephanie Zoer

The Carlyle Cardinals baseball team is excited to begin their quest for another Saskota Baseball League championship.

Danny Rasmussen said they are finalizing the schedule and plan to start playing league games after the Victoria Day long weekend.

The league has now grown to 10 teams, with Moosomin and Weyburn joining the senior baseball loop.

The Cardinals and other teams play mostly on Tuesday and Thursday nights and travel to

most towns in the area to play.

They had an exciting year in 2022 by winning the Jack Harbourne Memorial Tournament for the third straight year, and fell just shy of winning the provincial championship.

The year-end tournament will be held in July, with dates to be announced.

Provincials will be held in August over the long weekend and westerns are slated for August 1820 in Manitoba.

Rasmussen and the team are looking forward to a summer filled with great baseball.

Stoughton holds first barrel jackpot of the year

By Stephanie Zoer

The Stoughton rodeo grounds held a barrel jackpot by April Breault, who is an avid barrel racer, and she wanted to hold a fun event where people could go.

Breault has been barrel racing for years and has her summer weekends booked up with barrel racing competitions.

Although Breault is competitive, she still wants to have fun, and this is why she put on the jackpot on May 9.

The outdoor arena had dried up nicely over the past week and sand was added to the arena last year to give it better footing.

Volunteers came out to help with registration, timekeeping, gate work and harrowing the arena.

Each rider was given one chance to turn and burn the barrels.

Thirteen riders entered the open class, seven in the youth div-

ision and two in peewees, with the youngest rider being four years old.

The small entry fee allowed for cash prizes at the end for the 1D, 2D and 3D divisions.

In the open class, Abby Coderre took first in 1D while riding Penny with a time of 16.04 seconds, while Sydney Nowell placed first in the 2D group aboard Scooter in 17.04. Janet Hall took top place place in the 3D on Lucy with a 20.72 run.

In youth, Brooke Hodgson rode Moon and did a 16.06 run to take the 1D division, while Bailey White rode Bird to win the 2D with a 17.18 run. Brookie Hagen took the 3D with a 22.39 on Runner.

Karlee Bender enjoyed her time in the saddle at the jackpot. She has been riding Kat, her eightyear-old quarter horse mare, for three years and placed third in the 1D class.

Breault hopes to possibly hold another jackpot in June.

Alameda athlete to play post-secondary hockey

The Estevan Bruins have announced that forward Cody Davis of Alameda has committed to play for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for the 2023-24 season.

The NAIT Ooks are members of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference and are located in Edmonton.

Davis, who graduated from the Bruins after the 2022-23 campaign, recorded 48 goals and 53 assists in 154 regular season games over four seasons. In 32 playoff games,

Davis had seven goals and seven assists and was a member of the Bruins’ 2021-22 SJHL championship team.

The Alameda product was an active member of the community by volunteering his time at elementary schools and minor hockey practices and was a fixture at the Bruins’ summer hockey school.

“On behalf of the Estevan Bruins organization, I want to wish Cody all the best at NAIT as a student athlete,” said head coach and general manager Jason Tatarnic. Cody Davis spent four seasons with the

The Carlyle Cardinals baseball team is excited to get the season started. File photo

Estevan Bruins. File photo

Karlee Bender and her eight-year-old mare Kat turned and burned in Stoughton at the barrel jackpot. Photo by Stephanie Zoer

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Lucien Eugene Garnier 1938 - 2023

Lucien’s family is saddened to announce his passing in the Long Term Care facility at the Redvers Health Centre, Redvers, Sask. on May 13, 2023 at the age of 84.

Lucien’s memory will be forever cherished by his wife of 64 years, Helen (Matthewson); daughter Debbie (Dallas) Toms; son Daryl (Janelle) Garnier; grandchildren: Clayton (Jocelyne) Toms and their children, Donavyn, Mia and Caleb; Colby (Cianna) Toms and their children, Reya and Colsen; Landon (Ashley) Toms and their children, Zach and Emily; Teneille Toms; Jared (Karly) Garnier and their children, Faye and Will; Chantelle (Todd Gervais) and their children, Regan, Brynn and Kenna; Charisse (Thomas Bauche) and their children, lrelyn, Henley and Maddyn.

He will also be remembered by his siblings: Harvey (Marge) Garnier, Jeannine (Con) Carriere and Fabien (Marilynn) Garnier; in-laws: Bill Matthewson, Georgette Matthewson, Carman (Donna) Matthewson, Lorraine Smyth, and Eleanor Matthewson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents: Armand and Dorothy (Cook) Garnier; father and mother-in-law: Gordon and Elizabeth Matthewson; brothers-in-law: Lawrence, Donald, Edward, Harvey and Ivan Matthewson, and George Smyth; sisters-in-law: Rita and Helen Matthewson.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Redvers, with Rev. Ronald Andree the celebrant. A private family interment followed in the Redvers Town Cemetery, after which everyone was invited to join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the parish hall.

Those wishing to pay tribute to Lucien via a donation in his memory may do so directly to the Redvers & District Community Health Foundation Inc. (designate to Long Term Care activities), Box 766, Redvers, SK S0C 2H0.

Hall Funeral Services in Redvers provided care to the Garnier family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director.

Richard Randall Brady

September 25, 1957 - May 2, 2023

Randy passed away peacefully in Regina in the early morning of May 2nd.

Randy is survived by the love of his life, wife of 43 years Lynn. Children Joey, Jenna, Carson (Amy). Grandchildren Layla, Boston, Kacey and one more on the way. His mother Dorothy, siblings Sherry (Murray) Klatt, Bob and an enormous extended family and countless friends.

In classic Randy style, we will celebrate his life once the crop is in.

THANK YOU

There are not enough words to fully express our heartfelt gratitude for the hugs, sympathy, love and support you have extended to our family during this time of loss.

We wish to extend an extra thank you to Yvonne Clark and Deb Heidinger at Hall Funeral Services in Estevan, Sandy Dalziel, the church volunteers, the pianist and organist, the Community Choir, the UCW, the Legion and for all the gifts of food, flowers and donations in memory of our Dad. A special thank you to the doctors and staff at Moose Mountain Lodge for taking such good care of our Dad (Daryle).

Losing a loved one is never easy but the thoughtfulness and love received from this community have helped tremendously.

Thank you.

Most sincerely, the family of Daryle Doty; Janice Parker, Jay Doty, and Deanna East and families

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R.M. of Tecumseh No. 65

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Looking to hire a Museum Assistant for the months of June, July and Aug. Mon-Fri (9-4)

Please send your resume to ronpaul@sasktel.net

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Tecumseh No. 65 for the year 2023 has been prepared 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the following days: Monday to Friday, May 15 2023 to June 14, 2023. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the R.M. of Tecumseh No. 65, Box 300, Stoughton SK S0G 4T0. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must

Meota SK S0M 1X0, by the 14th day of May, 2023. Dated this 15th day of May, 2023.

Lynne Hewitt Assessor

Summer Student Employment Opportunity

The Village of Kenosee is now accepting applications for one (1) full time seasonal position. The successful candidate’s duties include, but are not limited to, grass & weed management, general public works maintenance of the parks, roads and buildings. Training will be provided, however yard maintenance, landscaping or light equipment operator experience would be an asset.

Please submit your resume to the Town Administrator, Box 30, Kenosee Lake, SK S0C 2S0 or by email to village.kenosee@sasktel.net by 4:00 p.m. June 14th, 2023. We thank all applicants for their interest; successful applicant will be notified.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF BROCK NO. 64 NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS BY-ELECTION

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates

COUNCILLOR - DIVISION 4

Will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday,

AND during regular business hours on Friday, May 12th, 2023, to Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, at the Nomination Forms may be obtained at the following located at 760 Railway Avenue, Kisbey, Sk Dated this 11th day of May, 2023.

Shawna-Lee Bertram

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TOWN OF STOUGHTON

Pursuant to subsection 217 of The Municipalities Act, notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Town of Stoughton for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection by appointment

by viewing our website;

VILLAGE OF KISBEY SALE BY TENDER

The Village of Kisbey offers for sale 1 Toro Time cutter 50” 24.5 HP Model # 74768 Riding Lawn Mower. Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked ‘Lawn Mower’ and a) hand delivered to 295 Morley Street Kisbey on Wednesday or Thursday; or b) mailed to PO Box 249 Kisbey, SK S0C 1L0 or emailed with Subject Line ‘Lawnmower Tender’ to vill.kisbey@sasktel.net

Conditions of Tender:

The balance of the purchase price must be paid within 30 days from date of acceptance. Highest or any Tender, not necessarily accepted. Tenders will close Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Noon. All applicants will be notified of the results of their Tender.

Dated the May 10, 2023

Administrator

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Worship Hours at the Church of Your Choice Hours of

Carlyle United Church

202-2nd St. W.

Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m.

CLOSED

JULY & AUGUST ***

Ph: 306-453-6136

Full Gospel Church Welcomes You 202-4th St. W. Service Schedule:

Sunday morning Service 10:30 a.m.

Jesus Still Heals Today Wed. evening Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 306-453-2512

Pastor Rodney & Gail Cox

Church of Our Lady, Carlyle

Father Chris Carlyle

Saturday at 7 p.m.

Sunday at 11 a.m.

Kenosee: Saturday at 5 p.m.

Forget: Sunday at 9 a.m.

306-453-6200

Arcola-Kisbey United Church

Worship Times: 10a.m.

KISBEY: 1st & 3rd Sunday

ARCOLA: 2nd & 4th Sunday

5th Sunday to be announced at church 306-455-0011

Please join us for worship

Free Methodist Church Hwy 48 • Wawota

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Pastors Kevin & Bev Kay

Church: 306-739-2313

Roman Catholic Oxbow/Cantal/ Carnduff

Rev. Father Vince Borre Oxbow

St. Joseph’s - 9:00 a.m. Cantal St. Raphael’s Sunday - 10:45 a.m Carnduff St. Jude - 12:30 p.m.

Rev. Father Vince Borre

E-bike rentals business coming to Kenosee

By Stephanie Zoer

Michelle Coderre and her fiancée Preston Schira went to Clear Lake, Man., for a vacation last year.

While at the lake, the couple rented some e-bikes and toured the trails, loving every minute of it. They enjoyed the bikes so much, they are starting a rental business with e-bikes in Kenosee Lake.

The couple is from the Stoughton-Kisbey area and has three children, Jayden, Abby and Jersey, but it was their 15-yearold daughter Abby that fell in love with a folding step-through bike.

Their business, called 306 E-bike Rentals, will be open for the first time on May 19. The company will be located near the Kenosee baseball diamonds. They plan to be open every day afterwards.

Coderre said they

have 11 bikes so far. The 500-kilowatt charge makes the batteries last for five hours, but they will only be rented for

a maximum of three hours, to ensure the batteries last.

To rent a bike, clients need to be over the age

of 14 years. They will also be required to be with a guardian and helmets will be supplied at all times.

Upon the return of the bikes, each one will be carefully sanitized, along with the helmets, to ensure the safety and

health of everyone that rides the bikes.

Three styles of E-bikes will be available to individual’s needs, but they have a child carrier as well which will attach to the mountain bike.

The folding stepthrough e-bike offers riders the most upright position. It is also the easiest to mount and dismount with the step-through curved frame.

They will also have the mountain e-bike. This bike is similar to a regular mountain bike but without the peddling. This bike also has the ability to have a child carrier to pull behind the bike.

Last is the fat tire e-bike. With its fat tires, it is easy to go through sand and over rocks.

Coderre and Schira are excited about this new challenge in their lives. They look forward to seeing people in Kenosee to go for an e-bike ride.

Municipalities given ability to broaden use of golf carts on public roads

Saskatchewan municipalities now have the ability to allow golf carts to be used on public roads for more than just getting to and from the course.

SGI has updated a policy that will allow people to drive golf carts on certain municipal roads, if their municipality passes a bylaw, subject to certain limitations and SGI approval.

Previously, if municipalities passed a bylaw allowing it, golf carts were only permitted for transportation to and from the golf course, with drivers using the most direct route.

A resolution at the recent annual convention of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) requested this

change, stating, “many SUMA members, primarily from smaller communities and resort villages, have expressed support for ability-inclusive, cost-effective, safe, environmentally-aware transportation alternatives that enhance community connectivity and reduce parking congestion in public gathering spaces.”

“Our government has listened to our municipal stakeholders and asked SGI to make these common-sense changes that balance safety considerations with meeting the needs of our communities,” said Don Morgan, the minister responsible for SGI.

The updated policy includes the following requirements:

•Golf carts must not be operated on any provincial highway, other than to cross one;

•The bylaw must identify the road or part of the road within the municipality where the operation of a golf cart is permitted;

•Municipalities must include in their bylaw that they will monitor and inform SGI of any collisions that occur and if there were any injuries or fatalities.

This is in addition to the rules that were already in place and remain in effect: •

•The driver of the golf cart must be the holder of a valid Class 7 (Learner) or higher driver’s licence;

•The owner is required to carry a minimum of $200,000 in liability

insurance for damages caused by the golf cart and provide proof of insurance at the request of a peace officer;

•Golf carts must be equipped as defined in The Registration Exemption and Reciprocity Regulations (at least three wheels, weight limit of 590 kilograms, not counting riders and clubs);

•Golf carts cannot operate on any roadway with a posted speed over 50 kilometres per hour;

•Golf carts will be required to display a slow-moving vehicle sign (already required by legislation for vehicles travelling less than 40 km/h on the roadway).

•Golf carts can only be operated during day-

War Amps key tag mailing begins in Carlyle

The War Amps has start its 2023 key tag mailing to Carlyle and surrounding area.

The Key Tag Service was launched in 1946 so that returning war amputee veterans could not only work for competitive wages, but also provide a service to Canadians that would generate funds for the Association’s many programs, including the Child Amputee Program.

The Key Tag Service continues to employ amputees and people with disabilities and has returned more than 1.5 million sets of lost keys to their owners.

Each key tag has a confidentially coded number. If you lose your keys, the finder can call the toll-free number on the back of the tag or place them in any mailbox in Canada, and The War Amps will return

them to you by courier, free of charge. The War Amps receives no government grants

and its programs are possible through public support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service.

FORM 2 TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST (SECTION 4)

TOWN OF ARCOLA PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

For more information, or to order key tags, visit waramps.ca or call tollfree 1-800-250-3030.

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the folowing list are fully paid before the July 19, 2023, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4 (3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

light hours (half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset) on roadways.

•Golf carts cannot be capable of operating at a speed of more than 24 km/h on level ground.

•Golf carts must only be operated by a sober driver. You can be charged with impaired driving if you are operating a golf cart under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

** DWAYNE’S DINNER BENEFIT ** SUNDAY MAY 28 TH 4:30 - 7 PM

AT CARLYLE HALL

ENJOY A NIGHT OF GOOD FOOD, MUSIC & FELLOWSHIP IN SUPPORT OF DWAYNE & ROSALINDA ROGERS AS DWAYNE HEADS TO SASKATOON FOR 3 MONTHS OF CANCER TREATMENTS. PLEASE JOIN US..!

Dinner $20 & take out available

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There will be three styles of e-bikes to choose from at 306 E-Bike Rentals. Photo by Michelle Coderre

Carnduff and Area Beef 4-H Beef Club report for April

Submitted by Fallyn Shier

April and May are always a very busy time for our club, as we gear up for our achievement day and the regional show and sale.

We started off the month of April with our general meeting on the 12th, followed by our project meeting. This month it was Bring a Friend Night. We learned about needling calves by using a syringe, dye and oranges to demonstrate. We also talked about different types of feed.

Members took part in District 41 bowling that happened in Carnduff on April 29. Many different clubs attended, and it was a great way to meet new people. There was a Chinese auction for members to take part in. This is always a fun event.

Our annual spring bottle drive was on May 6, and we had another demonstration day on May 7 at the Carnduff Ag grounds. Members learned about oral judging, marketing, showmanship and ring etiquette. This is a great hands-on experience for all.

Finally, our annual club achievement day is scheduled for the second week in June, followed by a regional show and sale in Alameda on June 10 and 11. Please consider supporting our sale. We work hard and hope to see you there.

Premier unveils plans for future power production

By John Cairns, SASKTODAY.ca

Premier Scott Moe has revealed Saskatchewan’s electricity generation plans for 2035 and the future, and they stand in contrast to the clean-electricity vision of the federal government.

Officials at the province’s news conference on Tuesday – which also included SaskPower CEO Rupen Pandya, SaskPower Minister Don Morgan, and Minister of Justice and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre – painted a grim picture about what it would take to meet a federally-mandated 2035 target under their coming Clean Electricity Regulations.

According to the province, rates would more than double, and the premier raised the prospect there would not be enough power for the province with the shutdown of coal and natural gas.

“Folks, now you can see the impossible position that our province of Saskatchewan, and SaskPower have been put in as the federal government continues to move ahead with policies that quite simply are not based in reality,” Moe said. “We’re coming to a crossroads and at stake is affordable and reliable power across the province.”

The province was responding Tuesday to the

federal government’s clean electricity regulations with an aggressive target of 2035 to achieve net zero.

But the province and SaskPower had already signalled that this is unachievable. SaskPower had previously been committed to a target of achieving net zero by 2050.

At the news conference Tuesday, Pandya made it clear that SaskPower achieving net zero by 2035 is “not possible” due to technological and logistical challenges.

“Unlike provinces rich in hydro power like Manitoba, British Columbia or Quebec, we don’t have the geographic benefit of being able to develop zero-GHG (greenhouse gas) emitting large scale baseload hydro production,” said Pandya.

In their presentation, SaskPower pointed to low customer density and their significant reliance on fossil fuel generation sources. With a current capacity of 5,437 megawatts, SaskPower sources 65 per cent from thermal fossil fuel emitting generation.

The percentages are 40 per cent natural gas from ten facilities and 25 per cent coal through three facilities, with 16 per cent hydro, 11 per cent wind, five per cent through power agreements and three percent solar. To meet a growing population of an estimated 1.5 million people, the province esti-

mates it would need 7,000plus megawatts of available generating capacity by 2035.

Premier Moe told reporters that they expected the federal clean electricity regulations to be “so severe that Saskatchewan Power would not be able to operate any coal or natural gas power plant, even with the CCS (carbon capture and storage) technology that we currently have employed today.”

“That means we would be faced with shutting down our Boundary Dam 3 facility. It means we would have to consider shutting down our natural gas plants including the ones that we have just opened and the ones we have not even yet opened. And that begs the question to our province and to SaskPower is where are we going to get our baseload electricity from. Wind and solar can supplement power production but they can’t provide baseload generation.”

According to SaskPower, under the federal clean electricity plan 65 per cent of Saskatchewan’s current electricity production — the portion relying on fossil fuels — would need to shut down, with $46 billion in capital costs by 2035 and a 107 per cent increase to utility bills.

“Natural gas generation will be required beyond 2034 and without access to

natural gas generation to back up wind and solar to meet customer electricity demand, SaskPower will be unable to meet Saskatchewan’s electricity needs in 2035,” said Pandya.

Pandya also said importing more hydro from Manitoba would not be possible, saying there was maybe 100 or 200 mw of capacity they could access. But that won’t be sufficient.

“Manitoba does not have surplus power to meet Saskatchewan’s need to meet net zero by 2035.

At the news conference Tuesday, the province outlined its “affordable and realistic” path forward, through sticking with their original goal of meeting net zero by 2050.

Moe said they will continue to invest to replace generation that has come to the end of its life, and to grow electricity production to keep pace with their economic and population growth. He also said the investment would also help further reduce emissions through adding more renewable power, more technologies such as small modular reactors and a safe and reliable and affordable power system for Saskatchewan people.

According to the province, this will mean continued emissions reduction by incorporating nuclear power as part of the mix, continuing to incorporate

wind and solar at an ambitious pace, and leveraging natural gas to ensure reliability.

“And so today, we are asking the federal government to support Saskatchewan’s plan,” Moe said.

Moe asked that the federal government recognize the province’s plan to achieve net zero by 2050, and to contribute to the cost of emissions reduction by providing 75 per cent in funding for the first small modular reaction in Saskatchewan, and 50 percent funding for renewable technologies or low emitting power.

Under the province’s plan the total cost of $28 billion, with $22 billion from Saskatchewan and $6 billion coming from the Feds.

“With that federal contribution the Saskatchewan plan can hold annual rate increases to about three per cent, which is in stark contrast I would say to the unaffordable plan by the federal government which results in a total rate increase of 107 per cent by 2035.”

Additionally, to achieve affordability the province wants to see a stop to any further increases of the carbon tax, and consider running their fossil fuel facilities until the end of life.

Moe characterized the federal plan as “unaffordable,” jeopardizes the reliability of their power sys-

tem, and imposes unrealistic timelines and damages Saskatchewan’s economy with power rates expected to more than double. By contrast, he said, Saskatchewan’s plan will keep rates affordable, keep reducing emissions to net zero by 2050 and continue to grow Saskatchewan’s economy.

The premier repeated similar talking points to those made recently in his address to oil producers at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Regina, when he made clear the province would not attempt the impossible in meeting the targets.

“In Saskatchewan we will not attempt the impossible when it comes to power production in our province,” Moe said. “We will not risk plunging our homes, our schools, our hospitals, our special care homes, our businesses into the cold and darkness because of the ideological whims of others. We will not increase power costs for our businesses and our families to the point where they become completely unaffordable…

“Saskatchewan must have affordable and reliable electricity on demand and under our watch it most certainly is going to. We are choosing a Saskatchewan plan and I would say the federal government has a choice as well. Let’s hope they make the right one.”

Pictured are members and friends learning about calf needling with the use of oranges. Photo courtesy of Fallyn Shier