The Observer June 23, 2023

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Gordon F. Kells

By Lucy Davis

The Carlyle Sports Arena filled with students, school staff and family members as 25 graduates from Gordon F. Kells High School celebrated their completion of Grade 12.

The program, titled Class of 2023 Wild and Free, was handed out. Balloons of white, black, gold and yellow gracefully decorated the arena and classical music quietly playing set the ambiance for the packed arena.

The afternoon opened with vice-principal Darcy Howe acknowledging the grads and guests. Howe also gave the land acknowledgement, noting the South East Cornerstone Public School Division is located on Treaty 2 and Treaty 4 land.

Howe pointed out the advice table set up by the grads where jars are to accumulate written messages of congratulations, wisdom and advice. Howe also congratulated the students for “getting through the easiest part of life” but reminded them that now the “adulting” kicks in.

Chelsea Altwasser, Lynda Briggs and Colin Wilson introduced the grads while principal Maurice Saltel presented certificates of graduation.

It’s GFK tradition for the students to write their own introduction and

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their advisory group leader added a little remembrance for each.

After the singing of O Canada, speeches were led with Kerri Lachapelle thanking the staff

Lachapelle thanked the entire school staff for sharing their dedication and knowledge; for having a positive influence, for teaching patience, for their never-ending support for their personal and school issues, and for teaching them to work as a team.

Ms. Lynda Briggs replied by thanking Lachapelle for the kind words, and thanking the students for the privilege of watching them grow into young adults.

Students Vashti Wardrope and Mitch Himmelspach provided the thank you speech to the parents. The parents were thanked for helping the students get to their sporting events, musicals, drama, math help, being personal chauffeurs, for making sure that they got fed, that they wore matching socks, that they had clean laundry and that their parents were strong advocates and present in their academics. Wardrope and Himmelspach finished with a genuine ”we couldn’t have done it without you”.

Parents Patricia Himmelspach and Ron Wardrope responded with an acknowledgement of the students hard work

and a best wish that they will continue to be good human beings in life, respecting themselves and others.

Students Halle Schultz and Lainey Levesque followed with a thank you to the community for being part of their lives, for the grad banners put up around town, for their sponsorships, for their Fit for Life Fitness program, for providing a building for drama, and for the volunteering and fundraising that was done to support the school and their grad.

Mayor Jenn Sedor congratulated the students on the completion of their journey. She congratulated them on their resilien-

cy, and their dedication. She noted they are on a threshold of a new chapter and the values that they have learned will guide them through life.

Sedor encouraged the students to donate time, to do volunteer work and talked about the importance of staying connected to their community. She encouraged students to hold on to their sense of empathy and compassion and to understand challenges and hope.

“Community always cultivates a sense of connection” and students should share their wide range of talents, their art, their sports and their leadership.

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Vice-principal Darcy Howe welcomes the graduates and attendees. Photo by Lucy Davis

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Arcola kindergarten lunch date

The Arcola kindergarten class, along with their teacher Jennifer Karlunchuck, were on a field trip June 20 and made a stop at Michael’s Coffee Shop and Bakery in Carlyle for lunch. The most exciting part of their lunch was they were able to build their own pizzas. After lunch they were on their way to the Carlyle RCMP detachment, Carlyle Fire Department building, Head for the Hills Veterinary Health Services and finally the splash park. Photo courtesy of Patricia Himmelspach

Grad ceremony featured many speakers

Sedor finished by encouraging the students to expand their horizon and to always have empathy with people from different backgrounds.

“A single act of kindness can cause a chain reaction,” she said.

Tanya Littlechief, mother of one of the graduates, and Michael Lonechild acknowledged the grads and all that gathered. Littlechief thanked the school for not giving up on students,

and Lonechild gave an important message to the students: “your phone is always in your hand, when your parents message you-always message back.”

They gifted Shelaine Littlechief-Pinacie with a Starblanket. A Starblanket in Indigenous culture symbolizes comfort, protection and an acknowledgment of what has been accomplished.

Saltel congratulated all the grads on behalf of the

staff. Saltel talked about the interesting times we live in; specifically an app that now has artificial intelligence and can answer questions, he quipped, “grads, you can decide who to listen to now”. Saltel finished by wishing all the grads the best of luck and encouraged them to find their success.

The Governor General’s Award, honour roll awards bursaries and scholarships were handed out to the deserving recipients. Honour roll awards were presented to students who maintain

an overall average of at least 80 per cent.

The salutation address was given by Tyrell Dixon and Ashley Foster. Having spent 13 years together there were lots of jokes and laughs.

Student Darcy Rae introduced former teacher Sarah Campell, who taught the students for four years and described the students as unique, special, kind, athletic and hard working; they were encouraged to never give and to get involved in things that make them happy.

Campell wanted to thank the students for what they taught her: the importance of saying hi and waving. It’s sometimes better to be the strong silent type and sit back and listen. It’s okay to move on and start fresh because you can always come back home. Sometimes there are dark days but there is always something to laugh about. Friendly competition is okay, and last but not least, sometimes it works best to look at a problem upside down.

Campell finished with

encouraging the “class of 2023, always stay wild and free”.

Valedictorian Paris Rutten thanked everyone for coming as well as thanked all the parents, the teachers and the community for supporting them. In Grade 7, it felt like forever to get to Grade 12. Rutten noted the lessons taught will help each of them on their journey, moving forward with greatness and goodness.

The graduation ceremony closed with the parent-student first dance.

Carlyle students graduate from kindergarten

By Lucy Davis

The Carlyle kindergarten graduation was a “buggy” success when families, staff and 29 smiling children came together June 13.

The Busy Bee and Lucky Bugs were welcomed by principal Tyler Fehrenbach and sang the following songs: Busy Bee, Lucky Bug, Tooty Ta, Do You Remember, Kindergarten was a lot of Fun, and the Kindergarten Song.

The songs were fol-

lowed with a PowerPoint presentation where each child was highlighted with their first day of school picture and a smiling picture doing their crafts.

Carrie Rutten and Mr. Fehrenbach presented with scrolls along with the kids sharing what they plan to be growing up. According to the staff, Carlyle has many future police officers, firefighters, teachers, doctors, day care workers, farmers, airplane drivers and pizza delivery drivers in their midst.

The event closed with Rutten reminis-

cing about how small the students were when they

The Arcola Fair will have plenty of things to experience

By Stephanie Zoer

The Arcola Fair will have something for all ages on June 24, and the show will go on rain or shine.

It starts at 7 a.m. with the pancake breakfast being served by the RM of Brock and the Arcola Fire Department. This will take place at the Ag Pavilion until 9 a.m.

The lineup for the parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the south end of Main Street. The parade will go north on Main Street and turn east onto Balmoral Avenue heading to the fairgrounds.

Displays will be on display at the exhibition hall from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Anyone wishing to enter items should contact Judy Haylen.

The steer show starts at noon and runs until all classes are completed. This takes place in the main ring.

Fun for the kids is at the Arcola Prairie Place Complex in the rink with the Optimist kids’ zone. There will be plenty to do for the youngsters from noon-4 p.m.

There will be a petting zoo on the grounds for those that love animals. It will start at 11 a.m. and

load-up time will be 4 p.m.

At the agriculture pavilion, a magician will entertain and a face painter will gladly give people some colourful design. Both events begin at 1 p.m.

Arcola Prairie Place Hall hosts a trade show with many different vendors starting at 11 a.m. and closing at 3 p.m.

The talent show will begin at 2 p.m. in the hall, with a category for juniors and seniors. All talent is welcome, including dancing, singing, magic, comedy and more. Prizes will be

awarded for first, second and third place.

Once outside, the car show will be ready to begin at 2 p.m.

All day the slo-pitch tournament will be

scheduled, and this too will be on rain or shine.

The beer gardens are open at 2 p.m. and will continue until midnight, while the band Ten Miles High will hit the stage at

Kaitlyn Flis loves painting beautiful landscapes

By Stephanie Zoer

Kaitlyn Flis was born in Arcola, but after a short year in the small town her parents packed up and moved to Regina, where her family would reside for years.

As a child, Flis always enjoyed drawing and creating forms of art. She moved to Melville

in 2022, but her favourite place is her cabin, painting in her studio while sipping a cold beverage or a hot cup of tea.

Flis had always painted with acrylic on canvas, using the beauty of Saskatchewan landscapes, primarily the Qu’Appelle Valley and flowers from her garden.

“My heart belongs

to the valley,” said Flis. “People have said it shows in my work.”

She has dabbled with different mediums to change things up, ranging from pastels, charcoal, wood burning and multi-media.

In 2018, she was introduced to unison pastels and loved it. In 2020 she was selected to be one of the Associate Artists of Unison colour.

Using soft pastels in the past, Flis did not realize that using different brands would create so much texture and depth to her work.

Acrylic is still used by Flis, but she leans towards the use of soft pastels.

“There is something about getting my hands dirty and spreading the medium around the paper that is intriguing,” said Flis.

Flis loves to push her boundaries to see what can be created using different methods.

In her post-secondary education, she pursued architectural technologies. She felt it was a good way to melt her technical way into her creative side. She is currently working as a project manager when she earned her PMP designation.

She was a member of the Prairie Art Guild in Regina from 2015-2022

and is a member of the Melville Art Club now.

It was recently that Flis won the People’s Choice Award at the Melville Art Club show and sale.

Sports is another passion for Flis. She loves ice hockey, golfing, long-distance running and weightlifting. It is a bonus to her if these things can be done in the great outdoors.

Flis married her best friend in 2017 and he has been very supportive of her art, helping to keep

7 p.m., closing the place down at midnight. “It is a filled day,” said Luke Hislop, one of the board members. “People will not want to miss out on the fun.”

her organized with her crazy schedule.

Spending most of their weekends at their cabin in the summer, they try to enjoy quiet time together. She has a love for her pets, attending family events, and watching sports.

She is excited to be attending the Artist Colony of Moose Mountain Provincial Park from July 4-10.

Flis feels this is an opportunity to meet new people, and to enjoy the great views of the lake.

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Kindergarten students and staff at the Carlyle Elementary School gather for a group picture.

Photo by Lucy Davis

Last year’s grand champion steer. File photo

Kaitlyn Flis’ painting was recently the People’s Choice Award winner at the Melville Art Club’s show and sale.

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A great feat for a small town

David Willberg Willberg’s World

I knew the name of Jim McKenzie when I moved to southeast Saskatchewan in 2000.

Back when I was young and had time to watch endless hockey, I knew that Jim McKenzie was an NHL tough guy, a player who made it to the NHL in large part due to his fighting acumen, but had been good enough to play in the league for a decade and take a regular shift.

It wasn’t until I moved here that I began to know more about him. Son of an RCMP officer. Born in Gull Lake. Moved to southeast Saskatchewan at a young age. Played most of his developmental hockey in Carlyle.

He had just joined the New Jersey Devils in the summer of 2000. The Devils were the defending Stanley Cup champions. So obviously he was more than just a goon if the champs opted to sign him.

The Devils lost in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final in 2001, but they would get one more shot at a title. Two years later, they won the Stanley Cup in a Game 7. Jim McKenzie was a Stanley Cup champion.

The celebration in Carlyle when McKenzie brought the cherished trophy home a couple of months later was pretty memorable. A parade rolled through the town with McKenzie hoisting the cup. People lined both sides of Main Street. And then there was the opportunity for the average person to have their photo taken with Lord Stanley’s trophy.

McKenzie has also long been a well-respected person in the game. He’s articulate. Insightful. He was what reporters call a “media darling” – the guy they turned to for comments. People outside the game might be surprised to know that the guys who were the enforcers were often the best interviews.

It’s no surprise that McKenzie remained in the game after he retired, first as a coach and then as a scout. Quietly, when the Vegas Golden Knights were started, McKenzie was hired as a scout. If he wasn’t employed by teams, he likely could have had a lengthy career as a broadcaster.

On June 13, McKenzie added a second Stanley Cup to his resumé, winning the championship with the Vegas Golden Knights after they defeated the Florida Panthers 9-3. He was on the ice for the victory celebration, and for the second time, he was able to hoist the Stanley Cup on the ice after the final game of the NHL season.

It really is incredible that a town the size of Carlyle has produced four NHLers: McKenzie, Brenden Morrow, and Cale and Haydn Fleury. McKenzie has two Stanley Cup rings. Morrow won everything in hockey except for the Stanley Cup. The Fleury brothers are still writing their hockey stories.

Sometimes you see a young player on the ice and you think he’s destined for greatness. I’d like to think that if I was in southeast Saskatchewan in 1994-95, when Morrow had more than 100 goals and 180 points in his final season of U15 hockey, that I would have seen his potential at that time.

But Morrow was also a tremendous worker. It’s why he became a world champion and an Olympic gold medallist.

And that’s the key: hard work. Yes, talent is important, and you don’t get to the NHL without it, especially in the modern game. But you have to bring that work ethic to the table.

The can’t-miss kids have that work ethic. But so do guys like McKenzie, Morrow, the Fleurys, Oxbow’s Tanner Jeannot and Estevan’s Brayden Pachal. The latter was also on the Knights’ championship team.

You can be certain that people throughout the game were thrilled for McKenzie last week when he won the Stanley Cup for the second time.

It’s been a tough few days lately.

My brother-in-law had a stroke recently and is still in the hospital with a long recovery journey ahead of him.

Those of you who read my column may have noticed that even though they are my only family in Canada, I don’t talk about my in-laws a lot. It’s definitely not because they are not deserving, they sure are, but I feel that we are more private and old-fashioned in the sense of opening up our lives (I guess, both they and I were all born and raised well before it became popular to share everything you think and do with the world).

But if I’d ever share anything about my in-laws, any story about them would start in the same manner – they all are incredibly hard workers. My husband is one of five siblings, and every one of them has a strong work ethic. Part of it was due to the way they were raised, and another part was to due to the need, as they all had to pave their own ways.

Children of two Polish immigrants, whose home country was destroyed by the Second World War and who had nothing when they came to Canada. If they wanted to have a good life, these kids didn’t have much choice except for working hard. And they did. They did all they could, took any (legal) opportunity life threw at them, worked since their young years and were never afraid of any work, early mornings through late nights, shifts, endless weeks, while still caring about what they did and people they worked with.

Outside working other jobs, they ended up growing the farm

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their father started, and put all they know and all they have into it. I’ve been a part of this family for close to 10 years now, but they keep astounding me. Throughout the years my family to a point became my role models when it comes to work.

While this story remains an inspiration for me as an outsider, for many of you, born and raised in Saskatchewan, that’s a pretty traditional family tale. This province got a lot of its immigrant population within the last 100-130 years. Most pioneers and generations of immigrants after them also came with nothing, seeking greener pastures and a new life. They all had to work as hard and maybe even harder than my family and taught that to their children.

I believe the challenges people had to overcome here – where there hardly was even any wood to build houses when some of the first immigrants moved in – made those who built this province tougher and led to growth and success, which the region goes by these days.

Saskatchewan and Canada, in general, are built by friendly, kind and gentle people, but still warriors, those who challenged nature and all odds to have the life they wanted – “the true North strong and free”, right?

So my brother-in-law’s health issues came in as an even bigger shock because when you are used

to a person’s strength, you never foresee anything like that. Not only was it a shock, but it also came as a warning.

My in-laws’ hard work ethic taught me many lessons and made me a better person, but being in close proximity to them also helped me better understand the importance of life balance. There is an old saying in Russian, which literally goes “there is time for work and an hour for fun”, which is equivalent to “work done, have your fun”. And even though work is absolutely important from all fronts, there is still a need for that hour of fun, rest and rejoicing.

Just to mix in a bit of statistics, Japan is leading the world in sudden deaths among people of all ages due to overwork, which includes heart failures, strokes and suicide. They even have a term for that – karoshi – which literally means overwork death. We are not there yet (and hopefully never will be), but I believe North America is not that far behind.

The World Health Organization has been alarming for a while that long work hours can be deadly, and COVID worsened the situation with many people switching to working from home and struggling to disconnect.

My family situation is the opposite. Like many farmers, we are struggling to disconnect from the land and its needs. But no matter what it is, it’s vital to rest. Literally vital.

We are not going to be here forever, and it’s important to spare a moment to enjoy what life has for us, which can and will extend our days here.

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

- Nelson Mandela

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Moose Mountain Lodge hosts Father’s Day tea

By Lucy Davis

On the afternoon of June 15, Moose Mountain Lodge residents, family and friends gathered to celebrate a Father’s Day tea and raffle sale.

The donut and dad event was the first held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the smiles and laughter were evidence it a good time.

Fresh donuts and hot beverages as well as bottles of root beer were shared.

Donated prizes were raffled off with the proceeds supporting the activities department.

Voices and hands were

raised as resident Ken Anderson auctioned a surprise item. Anderson is also their faithful Bingo caller Tuesdays and Fridays. Cliff and Dorothy Walker were determined to be the highest bidder and outbid the others, enjoying the winnings of a large outdoor camping chair and a basket full of items.

Anderson and his wife Peggy were congratulated on their 31 years of marriage. Entertainment supplied by Fred’s Friends Band from Kipling completed the afternoon of fun and happy energy.

The lodge is grateful

to community businesses for donating to the raffle: Avon, Ron’s Work Wear House, Pharmasave, Salon 206, Family Foods, Foster Audio & Video, Michael’s Coffee Shop, the Office Bar and Grill, Fireside, King’s Department Store, Activities Department, Bear Claw Casino and Hotel and PRIMEC Controls.

Activity co-ordinator

Arial Du along with her work partner and the continuing care aides were gearing up for the June 22 Pub Day where 40 residents, family and friends will partake in karaoke, a dart board and pub style food.

Charges laid after firearm incident in Carnduff

A Redvers man is facing numerous charges following an incident in Carnduff on June 14.

The Carnduff RCMP received a report at about 4 p.m. that day of an armed individual on Spencer Street.

Officers immediately responded and, according to the Saskatchewan RCMP, they determined a man threatened a woman. The victim did not report physical injuries to police. The RCMP says investigation determined the incident was targeted in nature, and the man was arrested without incident on Spencer Street.

Officers located a knife while arresting him. Ac-

cording to the RCMP, they subsequently located and seized two firearms during the investigation, with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP Police Dog Services.

Dustin Matheson, a 37-year-old man from Redvers, is charged with:

• Two counts of possessing a weapon contrary to a court order;

• One count of possession of a restricted or prohibited weapon without a licence or registration;

• Two counts of careless use of a firearm;

• Three counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;

• One count of mischief under $5,000;

• One count of possession of break-in instruments; and

• One count of uttering threats.

All charges are under the Criminal Code.

Matheson appeared in Estevan Provincial Court on June 15. He was slated to be back in court on June 20 in Weyburn. (Update on that appearance was not available at press time).

The charges were not immediately proven in court.

The public was asked to avoid Spencer Street for several hours and to expect to see an increased police presence following the incident.

Carlyle’s Jim McKenzie wins a second Stanley Cup

For the second time, Carlyle’s Jim McKenzie is a Stanley Cup champion.

McKenzie is part of the scouting staff for the Vegas Golden Knights, who won the NHL’s championship trophy on June 13 with a 9-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final. McKenzie was on the ice for the postgame celebration.

McKenzie has been part of the Knights’ scouting staff since the 2016-17 season, the year before the Knights entered the NHL. Ironically, prior to joining the Golden Knights, McKenzie was a scout for the Panthers.

He has helped the Knights become a perennial contender. In their first season in 201718, the Golden Knights reached the Stanley Cup final, which they dropped to the Washington Capitals. Vegas has also made it to the conference final in four of its first six seasons.

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McKenzie also won the Stanley Cup as a player in 2003 with the New Jersey Devils. That summer, he brought the Stanley Cup home to Carlyle as part of a big community celebration.

McKenzie was born in Gull Lake but his family moved to Carlyle when he was young.

In 880 career NHL games from 1989-90 to 2003-04, he recorded 42 goals and 58 assists.

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Friends and family of Moose Mountain Lodge spend an afternoon enjoying live music.

Photo by Lucy Davis

Oxbow hosts its 20th annual Lobsterfest

By Nicole Northild

Lobsterfest is the Oxbow Pool’s main annual fundraiser, and it was held June 17 at the Oxbow rink.

Having taken over the

event in 2000, the pool committee has been hosting the evening ever since, apart from a few missed years, and this was its 20th year.

Entertainment included a silent auction,

50/50 tickets and a dance with a live band. This year’s ticket sales of 235, which were sold and tracked by Oxbow Agencies, make this event a success.

Teagan Batt, who is

on the Oxbow Swimming Pool Committee, shared how so many people volunteered their time to put on the event.

“It is completely community-led,” she said.

From the pool board’s seven members planning, to the local community and businesses that contribute in doing their small part, it all came together to make the whole event what it was.

It started and ended with the Oxbow Prairie Horizons School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams. They set up tables and chairs on Friday and cleaned them up and put away on Sunday. The Southern Plains Co-op provided mix for the Oxbow-Enniskillen Fire Department to sling behind the bar. The Oxbow Lions Club cooked the potatoes and beans, while the Estevan Oilfield Technical Society came with their barbecues and large steel propane boilers to cook up the steak and lobster onsite.

There was a plethora of desserts to choose from, thanks to the Expressway Family Centre appeals and organization of the community gathered trays of desserts.

If people were looking for a more adult dessert to end your evening, Jell-O shots and wine were available

at the shooter bar which was run by community members, as were the door shifts, and ticket sales of liquor, 50/50s and fun tickets for the grand prize of the wheelbarrow of booze.

Sixty-five items were given by local businesses and community organizations for the silent auction.

“They always come through for us.” Batt said.

At the end of the meal, on two trailers that had been backed up in the arena, the band Back 40 Drifters, which describes themselves

as “rock solid country”, played so people could dance. Amber Christensen DJed between the band’s sets.

“Money raised helps to fund our pool loan repayment,” Batt explained.

The money also contributes to repairs, covering the costs of the National Lifesaving Course incentive to retain lifeguards, Aquasize classes, and lane swimming.

“We also might have to replace our boiler.”

Last year’s event generated $26,000 for the pool.

Supporters dishing up their meals.

Photo by Teagan Batt

Alison Nicholls selects her steak. Photo by Lane Nicholls

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White Bear Education Complex Grade 12 graduation encourages students to discover their own dreams

By Lucy Davis

The White Bear Education Complex celebrated four successful young men June 15 for completing their Grade 12.

The theme of Don’t Live Someone Else’s Dream; Discover your Own reflected the hard work of the graduates.

Families, elders, and school staff came together to honor the achievements of Gage Joyea, Vaughan Shepherd, Ronan Nahbexie and Leslie Lonethunder. Dim lights, pictures, red, black and white balloons, dream catchers and drumming from a local group set the ambiance for the evening.

The event opened up with Alisa Favel, vice principal and master of ceremonies, welcoming the crowd and the students. Pride could be heard in her voice when she expressed how full her heart was of the beautiful experience of watching these four boys graduate.

Elder Kem Joyea opened up with a prayer which was followed by a local band that drummed and sang an honour song.

Splatters of applause and flashing cameras accompanied the graduates as Favel introduced the graduates one at a time.

A toast to the parents was given by Gage Joyea. Joyea thanked the staff for guiding them and

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pushing them to go to school.

Parent April Joyea gave a wonderful reply. Joyea talked about Einstein, Terry Fox, Jim Carey and others, and congratulated the students to persevere despite any physical or intellectual disability.

Vaughan Shepherd followed with a toast to the teachers thanking them for their great lessons, guidance and offers of help.

Denine Lacerte replied to the students that they were a pleasure to work with, were respectful and taught the staff lots.

Frank McArthur encouraged the grads to never forget where they came from, to continue with their education, and wished them happiness, health and prosperity.

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Ronan Nahbexie followed with a reply from the students.

Valedictorian Leslie Lonethunder spoke from the heart.

“We are four proud White Bear men” who thank community, parent’s and staff

Lonethunder talked about the relationships made with the teachers and listed each one since Grade 1. He thanked them for never giving up on them and plans to continue making them proud. Lonethunder talked about his fellow graduates and shared how they picked each other up.

Lonethunder spoke clearly and passionately when he said “it’s time to take my place as a leader”.

Erin McArthur, a 2012 Carlyle graduate from White Bear, spoke at length about staying focused and the discipline needed. Her parents pushed her into post-secondary school despite her unwillingness. After that, there was no stopping McArthur and with bursaries and scholarships she graduated with both a sociology and bachelor of arts degree.

McArthur describes

herself as shifting from an “underachieving student to always seeking knowledge”. She encourages the grads to “never stop learning and to always have determination to invest in themselves “.

Teagan Littlechief sang A Capella to Once An Eagle, a song picked by the students. Littlechief reminded the students that “home is not going anywhere, there is nothing holding you back, so go out and get it done”.

Faith Watson and Lisa Ewack, Treaty Education Alliance and student support co-ordinator, honoured the graduates with a gift and reminded them, they are covered by the prayers of their family and ancestors. Watson and Ewack encouraged that the youth should walk with strength and honour, and to pray and smudge.

Marylee MorrisonLees handed out the scholastic awards:

Gage Joyea: Achievement award for honesty and respect

Ronan Nahbexie: Most improved award

Vaughan Shepherd: Best attendance award, as he only missed three days all year.

Leslie Lonethunder: Highest academic award

The Prestige Student of the Year award was presented to Lonethunder for his leadership, caring, sharing, and always speaking his mind respectfully. MorrisonLee’s shared that it was a close race for this award.

Morrison-Lees then announced the Donald McArthur Award by first reading a letter from McArthur’s daughter Elaine. Donald MacArthur was a residential school survivor where he witnessed abuse. As a parent he worked hard to support students and his children.

McArthur believed education was so important he established education on reserve. McArthur’s children wanted to continue their father’s belief in the potential of students and recognize school takes hard work and perseverance.

Shepherd received this year’s award.

Gina Joyea presented gifts to the students who applied for post-secondary education.

Education is a treaty right, and consequently all the students were gift-

ed with the FSIN medal. This medal symbolizes a commitment to honour the treaty, and a promise for the future.

Representative from Bear Claw Casino presented the graduates with a gift and encouraged them to accept all challenges.

Jason Lamb shared gifts with the graduates from the White Bear Board of Education, congratulating them on their achievements and reminded them “the sky is your limit”.

White Bear Chief Annette Lonechild and council shared gifts on behalf of White Bear First Nation while reminding the graduates to stay focused, accept challenges and dream “over the horizon“.

After Morrison-Lees handed out the diplomas, Sara McArthur and elder Dorothy Joyea gifted each student with a striking red, black and white Star Blanket. As each student was wrapped, they were reminded they are on Earth as visitors and the blanket symbolizes comfort, protection and an acknowledgement about what was achieved. This is Kem and Dorothy’s first year as school elder and she reminded the students they are all role models in their own way and it’s hard to see them go.

Wrapped in their Star Blankets, the students were then gifted with an Eagle Feather, which was used by ancestors in prayer with the belief all prayers are heard and because the eagle flies the highest.

After the grads were gifted a graduation jacket, the celebration ended with closing remarks and a prayer from Elder Joyea.

École de Bellegarde grad

WHITE BEAR LAKE GOLF COURSE

White Bear graduates from left, Gage Joyea, Vaughan Shepherd, Ronan Nahbexie and Leslie Lonethunder are congratulated by MC and vice-principal Alisa Favel. Photo by Lucy Davis

From left, Hailey Wolensky, Laya Massy and Makayla Whittle were the Class of 2023 at the École de Bellegarde. The school’s graduation ceremony was June 17 in the school’s gymnasium. The ceremony recognized the three girls who completed Grade 12. Photo courtesy of École de Bellegarde

Carievale 4-H Beef Club holds Achievement Day

The cattle judge was Chad Wilson, while Chris Jones judged the record books.

Members started the show by reciting the pledge. Then the members participated in judging four steers. They had a mixed team grooming event with each cloverbud steer being used.

Jackie Gilliland was the show announcer. Karissa Elliott and Kamryn Gilliland were ring personnel. Angie Cliffe was the photographer.

All members received their 4-H certi ficates. Returning members received a 4-H duffel bag and new members a personalized clipboard.

The lunch was supplied by Nutrien and a barbecue supper was courtesy of PureChem.

Diana Hume escapes through her watercolour art

By Stephanie Zoer

Diana Hume is one of the artists that will attend the Artist Colony of Moose Mountain Provincial Park from June 27-July 3.

Hume was born and raised in Creelman.

Later she would move to Regina where she would work as a lab technician.

Throughout the years, Hume always enjoyed art, but it was put on the backburner for a while.

In the 1990s, Hume would remarry. Pat, her husband, is a journalist-editor for CBC and has done the job for 35 years.

Hume would go to the University of Regina to receive her fine arts degree.

“It is not that I needed a degree,” said Hume. “But it gave me the basics to work with.”

Hume and Pat would move back to Creelman and move into the house that Hume was raised in. She loves it there with a big yard that is full of mature trees.

She opened a studio next to the post o ffice in Creelman where she works on occasion.

Once she worked with chalk and pastels, but Hume changed her medium to watercolour.

She enjoys painting fantasy with a whimsical feeling.

“During COVID so many people were divided,” said Hume. “I wanted to paint some-

Diana Hume poses with the giant chess pieces in Waskesiu. Photo by Pat Hume

thing that was fun and an escape from it all.”

She enjoys watching people and adds this to her work.

At one time Hume did

Wawota weekly happenings

By Myrna Olson

Anne Mattfeld of Killarney, Man., visited with family and friends in Wawota last weekend. She visited with Marie

Vail, Bev and Marg Shire, and Carol Westphal at Deer View Lodge.

Pat Corkish of Two Hills, Alta., and his daughter, Robynn and her son Freddie from Cal-

NOTICE

paverpol, which is quite uncommon, although she has taught many classes with this art.

It is a weatherproof three-dimensional ob-

ject obtained by a frame from wire and tinfoil in the desired shape.

Material is soaked in fabric hardener and shaped around the frame. It is left to dry and then turns rock hard with a bronze colour to it.

Hume has been asked whether or not it actually was bronze.

She no longer does this form of art, as it is messy and dries quickly.

Focused on her watercolour, it brings to life Hume’s imagination and her mythological likes.

Using bright colours brings Hume’s art to life, and this is the way she likes it.

Hume raised three children which are now

adults. Tracy is married and is an assistant principal in Calgary and has two boys.

Kirk is also married, owns K and D Truck Repair and Service, and has a son and daughter.

The youngest daughter Nadine is returning to Saskatchewan with her husband and is an Air Force major and base commander in Dundurn.

Pat also has two sons, Mike, who has three sons and a daughter, while Jason has a son and daughter. They both live in Edmonton.

Hume loves the outdoors, hiking and spending time at her cabin, but she also looks forward to meeting many new people while at the Artist Colony.

gary visited with Saundra Corkish for several days last week.

Visiting Allan and Dianne Bunz and attending Emma Bunz’s graduation were Jolie and Aron, and

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Wawken No. 93 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 3/80, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT

AFFECTED LAND

The affected land shown within the bold dashed line is legally described as part of SE 11-11-01 W2 shown on a plan of proposed subdivision dated May 15, 2023 and signed by Kristof Dumais, S.L.S. The land is about 1/4 mile south of the Town of Wawota on the south 603 Grid as shown on the following map.

REASON

The reason for the amendment is to allow for the Town of Wawota to subdivide the property to gain land control of their source water wells.

PUBLIC INSPECTION

4:00pm Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

Jolie’s sons Rylan and Nathan of Prince Albert. We received the news of Keith’s sister-in-law’s passing on June 5. Bernice Olson was married

to Keith’s brother Conrad and she was 83 years old. She is survived by her children, Lindsay and Lana, and their families. Her funeral was held

on June 14 at the Holy Child Parish in Regina. Interment was in the Riverside Memorial Park where Conrad was buried nine months ago.

CARIEVALE 4-H BEEF CLUB ACHIEVEMENT DAY RESULTS

Grooming – sponsored by Spencer’s Store, Advantage Coop, Southeast

Eyecare and Forsyth Hauling

Cloverbud 3rd Jaxson Gallant – product

2nd Evan Gilliland – comb

1st Hayden Taylor –comb and slicker

brush

Junior 3rd Bella Buchanan – product

2nd Kade Taylor – shampoo

1st Amos Gilliland – wide range

brush and slicker comb

Intermediate 3rd Marisol

Gilliland – product

2nd Lance McMillen – stain out and comb

1st Amy Gilliland – stain out and slicker brush

Senior 3rd Daylan Elliott - product

2nd Tenley Dyck stain out and comb

1st Braden Thompson – waterless shampoo and slicker brush

Judging – sponsored by RM of Stor thoaks #31, RM of Argyle #1, A&

D Trucking

Cloverbud 3rd Bryker Beaudoin - product

2nd Evan Gilliland – water pail

1st Hayden Taylor – comb holder

Junior 3rd Brexton Beaudoin - product

2nd Vanessa Cowan – water pail

1st Kade Taylor – brush and shampoo

Intermediate 3rd Mya Gilliland – product

2nd Amy Gilliland – water pail

1st Lance McMillen – coat and wild rag

Senior 3rd Tenley Dyck - product

2nd Kenzie White – water pail

1st Jordanna White – coat and wild rag

Showmanship – sponsored by Southeast

Eyecare, Spencer Foods, Landon Taylor Farms, Forsyth Hauling, RM of Argyle #1

Cloverbud 3rd Jaxson Gallant - scratcher

2nd Hayden Taylor - cane

PUBLIC HEARING

Council will hold a public hearing on July 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written

Issued at The Rural Municipality of Wawken No. 93 this June 23, 2023

Administrator Katelyn Ethier

1st Evan Gilliland –harness and scratcher

Junior 3rd Everly Beck - scratcher

2nd Kade Taylor - cane

1st Amos Gilliland – harness and scratcher

Intermediate 3rd Dane Taylor - scratcher

2nd Amy Gilliland – cane

1st Marisol Gilliland – coat and wild rag

Senior 3rd Braden Thompson - scratcher

2nd Kenzie White cane

1st Jordanna White – coat and wild rag

Recordbooks – sponsored by 3 of

Diamonds, A & D Trucking, Tumbling

T Farms

Cloverbud 3rd Bryker Beaudoin –$15

2nd Hayden Taylor – $25

1st Evan Gilliland – $50

Junior 3rd Amos Gilliland - $15

2nd Bella Buchanan - $25

1st Vanessa Cowan - $50

Intermediate 1st Ryan Cowan – $50

2nd Amy Gilliland – $25

3rd Clara White - $15

Senior 1st Tenley Dyck $50

2nd Kenzie White - $25

3rd – Jordanna White $15

Questionnaires – sponsored by MT Land & Cattle Co., RM of Storthoaks #31, and Grain & General Services Union –

Subway and Chapman gift cards

Cloverbud 1st Jaxson Gallant

2nd Evan Gilliland

3rd Br yker Beaudoin

Junior 1st Vanessa Cowan

2nd Ben Buchanan 3rd Bella Buchanan

Intermediate 1st Lance McMillen

2nd Ryan Cowan

3rd Marisol Gilliland

Senior 1st Kenzie White

2nd Braden Thompson

3rd Jordanna White

Aggregate Awards – These awards are given out to the member in each age categor y that has the most points from meeting attendance, participation in events, recordbook, questionnaires, and placings at Achievement Day.

Aggregate Cloverbud

Evan Gilliland – keeper plaque, water pail, comb holder, scratcher and rosette

Aggregate Junior Vanessa Cowan – keeper plaque, water pail, product, comb, and rosette

Aggregate Intermediate Ryan Cowan - keeper plaque, water pail, product, comb, and rosette

Aggregate Senior Kenzie White - keeper plaque, water pail, product, comb, and rosette

Supreme Female Lance McMillen – buckle donated by Viterra, rosette donated by Prairie Pride Credit Union, banner by A. E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd.

Grand Champion Continuation Heifer Ryan Cowan (2 year old continuation)–banner, feed tub, product, necktie and feed scoop donated by A. E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd Reserve Continuation Heifer Ryan Cowan (3 year old continuation)–banner, rosette, feed tub, neck tie and feed scoop donated by Pure Chem Homegrown Heifer Lance McMillen – banner donated by Ceres Global Ag, $40 donated by Tumbling T Farms and rosette donated by Prairie Pride Credit Union Reserve Homegrown Heifer– Amy Gilliland – banner and $20 donated by MT Land & Cattle Co. and rosette donated by Prairie Pride Credit Union Grand Champion Heifer Lance McMillen – trophy, buckle and banner donated by Ceres Global Ag. and rosette donated by Prairie Pride Credit Union Reserve Heifer – Amy Gilliland – rosette donated by Prairie Pride Credit Union, banner and coat

The Carievale 4-H Beef Club held its annual Achievement Day at the Carievale Riding Arena on June 9.

Play Ball

Danny U9 Baseball

Back row, left to right: Clay Geiger (Coach), Declan Zilm, Noah Bloomfield, Colter Wilson, Danny Rasmussen (Coach), Cade Dayman, Cohen Big Eagle, Colin Wilson (Coach), Front row, left to right: Cecil Shirley, Marco Magtubo, Luke Sabourin, Coy Geiger, Noah Rasmussen, Kendyn Rekken

U11 Clay

Back row: Clayton Geiger (coach), Rhett Wheeler, Ryan Connor Johnston, Jordan Hewitt, Tyson Morson

Front row: Kip Geiger, Keenan Winkler, Keegan Morson,

Back row: Front

U9 Softball 2023 Coaches: Shane Valentine, Nova Winkler, Ellexah Humphries, Rylee Brady, Aubree Kachur, Brooklyn

Dr. Robert Kitchen MP Souris-Moose

U7 Girls Softball Coaches: Carlee Brady, Ashe Simmons, Callie Bryant

Front Row: Khloe Brady, Clara Fuller, Claire Winter, Maddison Simmons, Eden Jones, Palmer Mryglod, Aubrey Cappo, Ava Bryant, Kinley Rekken. Missing Ryot Buffalo

Junior Rally Cap Development U7 Boys team, Colin Wilson (coach)

Boston Shire, Orlando Horn, Noah Bloomfield, Kayden Drumm, Gunner Lees, Lincoln Maxie

U13 Joey Back row: L-R Joey Eaton (head coach), Porter Barnett (asst coach), Jeremie Webster (asst coach), Katelyn Rutten (asst coach) Middle row: L-R Jayce Kachur, Griffin Eaton, Terran East, Kirk Rutten

Front row: L-R Boston Shire (AP), Hayden Puskas, Greyson Grimes, Sadie Grimes, Ethan Grimes Missing: Ramie Bellegarde, Liddy Maxie

U15 Katie

Back Row: Coach Lainey Levesque, Lacie McArthur, Isabella Kennedy, Hayley Rutten, Akeria

Front Row: Chandler Sutherland, Syah Sutherland, Missing: Coach Rene

Ryan Cooper, Nik Brown, Morson (coach) Morson, Heatley Burton.

U13 Softball

Back row (l to r): Autumn Barta (Coach), Lola-Leigh Warniski, Taya Stigings, Rory Miller, Jessica Cooper, Brynn Chapman, Sharlee Littlechief, Tracey Handley (Asst Coach) Middle row (l to r): Alayna Lees, Jessie Humphries, Isabella Metz, Reese Rutten, Skylar Lachapelle, Leighton Thompson Bottom: Emme-Lea Brownlee, Alix Rae Missing: Player Tenley Gervais ; Asst Coaches Nicole and Nigel Gervais, Evan Handley

U7 Ball Josh Team

row: Josh Hohn (Coach), Sedric Moore, Carter Tomaszewski, Ethan Humphries, Jakodi Whitebear, Myles Robertson Row: Hendrix Berg, Aiden Humphries, Huckston Hohn, Hale Foster, Lincoln Hohn, Chris Humphries (Asst. Coach)

row: Alexis Thompson, Alyssa Bee, Dannie Eaton, Gracyn Einerson, Avery Barnett, Jayda Light, Rylie Peterson, Emma Thompson Front row: Taelyn Cutler, Abby Thompson, Layla Shire, Ella Newman, Charlotte Bee

Pinacie, Flaire Big Eagle, Kirsten East, Akeria Lonechild, Coach Katie Rowley,

Myla Faber, Kierra Frecon, Maisey Kennedy Rene Frecon

Carlyle Legion to be part of banner project that salutes local veterans

Submitted by Doug Waldner

In 2022, the Carlyle branch of the Royal Canadian Legion worked with Craig Bird of the South East Military Museum (SEMM) on a project which was a way to honour military veterans.

This project consisted of posting banners around Carlyle with photographs of veterans. These banners were purchased by either family members or the Carlyle legion, and were hung prior to Remembrance Day.

The Carlyle legion is

once again working on a veterans’ banner program in 2023. We would like to reach out to all members of the Carlyle community whose family member(s) served, or currently serving, in the military and would like to honour them.

Our goal is to recognize and remember veterans who served, or are serving, with the Canadian Armed Forces. With the help and co-operation of the Town of Carlyle, these banners will be hung in Carlyle at different locations around town from September until

one week after Remembrance Day.

The banners can be purchased by family members, employers or Legion branches. Banners cost $200 and require the following information:

•Photo (preferably in uniform). The legion might already have one;

•Name and rank;

•Unit served with (if known);

•The era, such as First World War, Second World War, Korean War, Afghanistan War, peacekeeping mission, peacetime service, etc.; and

Winner announced for Alida barbecue draw

By Edel Cowan

The Alida Rec. Board picked the winner on its Sports Day BBQ Draw on June 18, and the lucky winner was Michele Anderson of Alida.

Congratulations Michele, hope you enjoy all the goodies. Appreciation goes to all those who donated prizes to the draw and to all who supported it by purchasing tickets. It was

truly another successful event for the board.

I do believe that one is safe to say that all the seeding is now complete and the farmers have been very busy with the sprayer. If not to control the weed population some have also been out spraying for grasshoppers. If it’s not one thing it’s another.

There was a little excitement for a little while in Alida

•Who you want in the “Remembrance“ portion of the banner.

If you would like to share your banner with another veteran, the cost would be $100. They would place one photo and information on each side of the banner.

For more information, please contact Nedra Clark at 306-453-2827 or email at gnclark23@ gmail.com.

Please consider honouring a veteran in this manner, whether they be a family member, an employee or a past employee.

on June 18 as a car caught on fire in a street. Thank goodness no one was hurt and it was soon under control.

The next thing coming up on the agenda is school graduation for those who are graduating at the end of June.

Swimming pools are or will be opening soon, so remember to sign up for your set of swimming lessons and enjoy the pool on these hot summer days.

Winner of the Alida Sports Day BBQ Draw, made on June 18 was Michele Anderson of Alida. Photo courtesy of Edel Cowan

Banners will once again be hanging in Carlyle this year to honour veterans. File photo

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OBITUARIES

March 16, 1948 to June 9, 2023

Calvin Smith Burton, born March 16, 1948 at Arcola, Saskatchewan, passed away on June 9, 2023. After a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer Calvin made the decision to end his valiant fight passing away quietly and peacefully with his children and sister by his side.

Though Calvin was as man of quiet and solitude he did enjoy spending time with family and friends and especially loved being in the air in whatever cockpit he occupied. He also enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling (when he got the opportunity) and had a beautiful talent for woodworking and restoring his 1960 Mercury truck. He was a perfectionist to a fault, never giving his talents the credits they so much deserved.

During his lifetime, Calvin’s career experience included farming, welding, crop-dusting, flying pipelines and truck driving. It is through these experiences that he made friendships that have been tried and true. He was always willing to give a lending hand whenever needed and to whomever needed it, teaching and sharing what life had taught him along the way.

Was he always agreeable? Heck no. Was he stubborn at times? Heck yes. But he was always supportive in whatever way he could be. He was after all a Burton, that’s what they do.

Calvin was predeceased by his parents, Ron and Rena Burton, his sister Judy Schmidt and niece Lindsay Farrell. Along with his many friends, Calvin will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Christy Burton (Dale Kykkanen) of Red Deer, Alberta; his son Chad Burton, of Vernon, British Columbia; granddaughters Mikaela Kykkanen (Hayden Meador) of Red Deer, Alberta and Keely Kykkanen (Nate Pukanick); great-grandsons Hudson and Tate Pukancik, step great-grandchildren Ryder and Maci Pukancik, all of Blackfalds, Alberta; his sister Nancy Farrell (Pat Farrell) of Creelman, Saskatchewan as well as his nieces, nephews and cousins.

Having been deeply planted, his heart was always where his life started and so, it shall be where he will remain.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to those who called, texted, messaged, ran errands for and stopped in to check on Calvin during his battle. Knowing that he had so many people in his life that cared is overwhelming and immensely appreciated. Thank you. Graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00pm, Friday July 28, 2023 at the Arcola Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Arcola Optimist/Legion Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Calvin may be made to “Moose Mountain Recruitment Committee” Cheques made payable to the Town of Arcola at PO Box 359, Arcola, SK S0C 0G0 Condolences may be left at :www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com

Services in Care Of Fletcher Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services Weyburn, Saskatchewan 306-842-5432

Susan Mack

1956 - 2023

Susan Dawn Mack unexpectedly passed away on June 11, 2023, in Stoughton, Saskatchewan at the age of 66. She is lovingly remembered by her three children: Chrissy (Tyrell) Lohse, Miranda (Troy) Mireau, and Mark (Jess) Mack. Susan’s treasured grandchildren, Dylan, Kadence, Haylee, Maggie, Taylor, and Keaton, held a special place in her heart. She is also survived by her sister, Malanie (Jim); nephew, Jordan; father-in-law, Gabriel; sister-in-law, Candace; brother-in-law, Darrell (Susan); niece, Deidre (Tyson); nephew, Mike (Adrienne); and great nieces, Zia, Ava, Reeve, and Rogan. Susan will be deeply missed by her dear friends and extended family.

Susan was predeceased by her husband, Randy; parents, Earl and Marilyn McRae; brother Jimmy; sister, Mary Lynn; and motherin-law Doreen.

Susan’s funeral service took place on June 19, 2023, at Grace United Church in Stoughton, Sask.

Susan was born on August 12, 1956, in Lampman, Saskatchewan, and was the eldest of four children. Susan spent her childhood moving to different towns in Saskatchewan and made lasting friendships, particularly in Wawota, where she graduated. She worked as a teller in Weyburn and then in Stoughton, where she met her late husband, Randy Mack, whom she married on July 30, 1977. Susan and Randy built a home and raised their three wonderful children: Chrissy, Miranda, and Mark. Susan played an active role in their upbringing while also assisting Randy with their business, Mack’s Family Center. Susan became a cherished figure in the lives of many young people through her involvement in the business. In 1988, she became the Manager at Forget Credit Union. When the kids were young, Susan and Randy loved taking the kids camping at White Bear Lake, then in 1991 they bought a cabin at the lake. So many wonderful memories were made there. In 2007, she took time off to help care for her grandson .

After that break, Susan joined CIBC in Stoughton in late 2011, where she worked until her retirement in November 2014. Retirement allowed her to indulge in life’s pleasures, with her greatest joy being spending time with her six grandchildren. She eagerly took every opportunity to be with them, attending their dance recitals, plays, baseball and hockey games, and making memories at the lake.

In addition to her love for her family, Susan enjoyed reading novels, playing cards, baking, tending to her flowers, and scrapbooking at the Legion with friends. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those she touched.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the kindness shown during this difficult time. The cards, flowers, visits, messages, and thoughtful gestures provided strength and comfort. Special thanks go to Sandy Dalziel for officiating, Grace United Church, Stoughton, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and Hall Funeral Services. The family is also grateful for the love and support received from friends and family who traveled near and far to be there.

May Susan rest in peace, knowing she was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, sister, and many other family and friends. Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provide care to Susan’s family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director.

BINGO:

OBITUARIES

1934-2023

Kenneth (Ken) Anderson, beloved patriarch of our family, left us on June 7, 2023, after a life well lived. His memory lives on in the enduring love of his family, for everything he was, and his love of life. Ken was the third born to Elmer and Francis, October 29, 1934 in Naicam SK. A prairie boy through and through, he lived and raised a family in the flat lands of Saskatchewan and Alberta. Building a strong work ethic at a young age, Ken was 15 when he started working on the railroad. After 6 years swinging the sledgehammer on the rails, he started in the oil patch where he made his career. He had his first date with his future wife and lifelong partner Arlene on New Year’s Eve, 1964. Ken never let go of his Saskatchewan pride and remained a loyal Roughrider fan his whole life. Ken loved to floor curl and was a big fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Blue Jays. He will be remembered and greatly missed by Arlene, his sons, Micheal (Christine), Trent (Karen); his grandchildren Desmond, Madison, & Caleb; stepgrandchildren, Jamie & Kimberley; as well as great grandchildren, Izabel, Connor, Tovanna, Natalie, Ezra, and Sloane.

Service to be held Tuesday, June 13 at 11:30am at St. David’s United Church (4614-48 Street, Leduc, AB).

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to St. David’s United Church in Ken’s memory.

“Remembering a Special Man because of Him our own small world will never be the same, and all our hearts are filled with love,when people speak His name.But though his face may not be seen among us here today, His love is felt in all the hearts He changed along the way.”

Walter

J. Salisbury

1948 - 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our brother and uncle, Walter John Salisbury on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Walter was born to John and Dorothy Salisbury on December 22, 1948 at Mrs. Evans’ Nursing Home in Carlyle, Saskatchewan. Walter attended school at La Salette, Stoughton and Manor. After working on oilfield construction crews and a short while at Pine Point, NWT, he moved back home where he assisted his father on the grain farm. He had several girlfriends as a young man but never married. Walter’s great love was music and he was an accomplished guitar player. He was a big part of the almost weekly jam sessions at the farm where neighbors and other family members would come to play.

Walter is survived by his three sisters; Jean Glasier, Laurel Walker and Marilyn (David) Solesbury; nephews, Lance (Jackie) and Brent (Daphinie) Mohrbutter, Greg (Norma) Glasier, Kevin (Ann) and Chris (Carla) Duff and Shayne (Jayne) Young and niece Carla (Jim) Taka; 17 great nieces and nephews and 10 great- great nieces and nephews as well as uncle Len (Marie) Fraser and aunt Carol (Vern) Lindsay. Walter was predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy Salisbury; brothers-in-law, Ken Glasier and Gordon Duff as well as grandparents and numerous other relatives.

A Graveside Service took place at Gap View Cemetery on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Rodney G. Cox, M.A. officiating. The lunch was held at the Full Gospel church in Carlyle, SK.

Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge, Box 729, Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0 in memory of Walter.

Hall Funeral Services in Estevan cared for Walter’s familyYvonne Clark, Funeral Director.

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The Town of Lampman is accepting resumes for a qualified person to fulfill the full-time position of Administrator.

Reporting directly to Council, the Administrator provides recommendations and information to Council on a timely basis within the legislative requirements to ensure the policies, bylaws and directives of Council are carried out in a professional and timely manner.

Preference will be given to a candidate who possesses a minimum of a Standard Certificate in Local Government Authority and is eligible for membership within UMAAS. A combination of suitable qualifications, education and experience may be considered.

The successful applicant is preferred to possess the following qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of accounting and payroll policies and procedures;

• Experience in a public sector workplace;

• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills;

• Experience working with Munisoft software;

• Ability to motivate and lead a team of employees;

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• Discretion with matters pertaining to confidentiality;

• Ability to organize and prioritize work, and meet strict deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy;

• Ability to interpret policies, bylaws, and legislation appropriately when responding to situations or requests;

• Be bondable.

A competitive salary will be reflective of the individual’s relative experience and in line with the UMAAS Salary Guidelines, and pension & comprehensive benefit package through SUMA is available to the successful candidate.

Resumes may be sent to the mailing address or email address below and will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found:

Town of Lampman Box 70 or email: lampman@sasktel.net

Lampman, Sask S0C 1N0

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Any questions can be directed to the town office at (306) 487-2462.

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Phone: 306-453-2525

VILLAGE OF STORTHOAKS WATERWORKS

For The Year 2022

The Drinking Water Quality and Compliance Report, and other information on the Village of Storthoaks Water & Sewage Works, as required under the Municipalities Regulations, is available for viewing at the Village Office.

The total combined water & sewage work revenue for 2022 was $22,632.00 while total expenditures were $28,213.51.

Comparison of water & sewage works revenues to expenditures expressed as a ratio is .8022. For 2022, water & sewage works revenues covered 80.22% of the total expenditures.

In 2022, the Turbidity at the Water Treatment Plant was between .15 and .50.

Property For Sale by Tender

Property to be purchased in current condition and includes any contents currently on the property. To set-up an appointment to view the property, please contact the Town Office at 306-482-3300. Appointments will only be made during regular business hours and for interested parties only.

Tenders to be received by: Friday, August 4th at 4:00 p.m.

Submission of tenders: Dropped off at 1312 Railway Avenue, mailed to Box 100, Carnduff, SK, SOC OSO or emailed to info@carnduff.ca

Tenders to include: Price of tender being submitted, plan for the property including a timeline.

Tender Note: Highest tender or any tender not necessarily accepted. Consideration will be given to the plan for the property.

Worship Hours at the Church of Your Choice Choice

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

Arcola-Kisbey

Church of Our Lady, Carlyle

Father Chris Carlyle: Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 11 a.m.

Kenosee: Sunday at 9 a.m.

Forget: Sunday at 9 a.m. 306-453-6200

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

Five students graduated from Maryfield School

By Stephanie Zoer

Another five students have entered into a new world as they graduate from Grade 12 at Maryfield School on June 17.

The festivities started with a meal catered by the Arlington Hotel in Maryfield.

When the ceremonies were about to begin, each graduate was brought to centrestage by their escort.

The MC for the evening was Petina Cook and she introduced Megan Elliott as the guest speaker.

Presentation of the awards and scholarships would follow.

Callie Naylen is the daughter of Cherri and Doug Naylen. It is her plan to move to Brandon and work for a year, then attend university. She received the Lydia Frazer English Award, the General Proficiency Award and the Maryfield School Social Sciences Award.

Hunter Olson is the son of Bryce and Tracy Olson. He intends to go to College in Olds, Alta., for agricultural management. Olson received the Deep Roots Foundation Scholarship and the Maryfield Agricultural Society Award.

Landon Retzlaff is the son of Gerald and Sherry Retzlaff. He will be attending a college in Sunnybrae, B.C., for one year and then train to become an agricultural technician. Retzlaff

was awarded the General Proficiency Award, the Meyers, Norris and Penny Award, the Maryfield Lions/P.R. McGarva Science Award, the Fairlight Legion and South East Cornerstone Public School Division Awards.

Retzlaff was also the valedictorian for the evening.

Brett Naylen is the son of Gary and Nancey Naylen. He will attend college in Arizona for welding and rodeo. His awards included the Three Creek Farm Agricultural Award and the Maryfield School Staff Bursary.

A slide presentation was done on the students, and a presentation was given to the parents.

Callie thanked the parents, fellow students, Maryfield staff, the people of Maryfield and

those who supported the graduation.

The graduates were escorted from the stage and the evening came to a close.

TOWN OF CARLYLE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Carlyle pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, intends to adopt a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2010-06, as hereinafter provided.

INTENT:

AFFECTED LAND:

Job title: Battery Operator

Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan

Employment Type: Contract

Reports to: Field Foreman

Whitecap Resources Inc. (“Whitecap”) is a Canadian clean energy company, focused on sustainable long-term growth and shareholder return. Whitecap’s positive work environment contributes to its success as an energy producer and a steward of the environment with a focus on safe and responsible operations.

Position Overview:

Whitecap Resources is seeking Contract Operators for its South East Saskatchewan conventional operations. This position is responsible for The candidate should reside in the SE Saskatchewan area.

Main Responsibilities & Activities:

• Responsible for the safe and effective operation of facilities and wells.

• Well testing, Fluid level monitoring, and daily battery/well production measurement and reporting.

• Trouble shoot day to day producing problems at wells and facilities to minimize downtime and maximize production.

• Responsible for maintaining Whitecap’s Health, Safety & Environment standards.

• Maintain company operation/process equipment to high standards.

• Work with Lead Operators assisting in non-routine maintenance activities.

• Assist Engineering/Optimization team with well optimization projects.

• Work a shift schedule and respond to callouts as required.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Mechanically inclined with a safety mindset.

• A valid class 5 driver's License.

• Ability to work independently, as well as a team environment with strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Email Resume To: Amanda.Blue@wcap.ca

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

MUNICIPALITY OF WAWKEN NO. 93

PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

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 following list are fully paid before the 22nd day of August, 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. Please be aware that the total arrears and costs shown do not include penalties.

For a current account balance, please contact the RM Office.

The amendment to the zoning bylaw will change the intended use of Proposed Parcel A, 64R40327 zoning from C2: Highway Commercial District to CS: Community Service

REASON: The Town of Carlyle proposes to change the zoning of this property to match the intended purpose of the property, which is a community daycare.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: The Bylaw may be inspected by any interested person at the Town Office on any day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING: Written submissions respecting the Bylaw will be considered by the Council on the 19th day of July 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Office Council Chambers.

Dated at Carlyle, Saskatchewan, this 21st day of June 2023.

Natalie Miller Chief Administrative Officer

NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED TOWER REPLACEMENT

Access Communications Cooperative is proposing a 120ft (36.5m) self-supported structure tower replacement at: 53.594895, -108.610180, near Forget, SK. public.relations@myaccess.coop

Maryfield class of 2023 graduates are, from left, Callie Haylen, Hunter Olson, Landon Retzlaff and Brett Naylen. Absent from photo was Logan Stadnyk. Photo courtesy of the Maryfield School

Sask Aquatic Adventure bringing waterpark to Kenosee

By Stephanie Zoer

Kenosee Lake will soon have some new entertainment in the water at the main beach.

Stephanie Baer is one of the co-founders of Sask Aquatic Adventures, which began in 2019 with one placement for their water equipment. Baer was recently nominated for the RBC Canadian women Entrepreneur award, presented by Women of Influence.

Living at the beach and having a passion for water sports, she found this would be a desirable and unique attraction to bring to Saskatchewan.

Five years later, their dream has grown to eight locations, one of them being at Kenosee Lake.

Sask Aquatic Adventures is an inflatable play station in the water.

The inflatable water park will have what they call the blob. This is the part when a person jumps on the big, inflated blob and sends a person high in the air, into the water.

It will also have a trampoline, a jump tower, and a rope swing. There are approximately 13 different items on the water park and the highest point is 10 feet.

“The equipment is exceptionally durable, and we have a strategic set up allowing us to operate and withstand the Saskatchewan winds,” said Baer.

This park will offer hours of enjoyment if a person loves the water.

There will be what is similar to buoys to contain the water park area.

Baer explained the water equipment will be managed and operated by Sask. Aquatic and also staffed by them. They are always looking for local people to work with them.

Certified lifeguards will be on site the entire time the park is open for business, with a cashier on site as well.

Safety is their No. 1 concern. Children under the age of five will not be allowed on the

equipment. Children from ages five to nine must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. Life jackets must be worn by everyone and will be supplied at admission.

Those who enter

must also be competent swimmers, and people cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or they will be asked to leave.

Baer wants this to be fun for all ages. It is great entertainment

and an excellent way to be outdoors.

To set up the water park takes 1 1/2 days, depending on the weather, as the wind can make it interesting.

She found people were asking for some-

thing at the lake. Baer said the location was great and it met all the requirements. It is hoped to get to Kenosee in the next week or two, and they will do their best to get it done as soon as possible.

Stoughton dance classes set for September

By Stephanie Zoer

Since learning to dance at the age of eight, Jen Kosior has continued to love the art of both music and dance.

When Kosior completed high school, she went to the University of Regina to achieve her bachelor of music composition degree.

In 2000-01, Kosior was a member of Saskatchewan Express, where singing and dancing was the main focus of the tour. It offers young performers the opportunity to emerge as entertainers.

Kosior plays multiple instruments as well. She began at a young age on her great-grandparents’ 1903 piano. It remains in her parents’

home. She plays guitar and the oboe. She creates music into healing sounds for health and holistic purposes.

Through music and dance, Kosior teaches movement, body awareness and confidence. She has been a dance instructor for 18 years.

Kosior is married to Keith, and they have three daughters. Callie, Quinn and Piper are involved in dance as well.

Stoughton had dance classes for five years through Kosior, but classes had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, and then she had two concussions and had to take a year off

A year later, Kosior is ready to start season six, beginning in September and running into December.

They will be held at the Stoughton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Tuesdays. A set time has not been determined as of yet and the cost will be very reasonable.

It will be open to children ages three and up, offering tap, jazz, hip hop, and most importantly fun. No experience is required to join.

Yoga and power yoga will also be on the schedule for adults on the same day.

“It is great to see the shy kids come out of their shells,” said Kosior. “They always do great, and the smiles are the best.”

In December they will perform a recital for family and friends to finish off the season.

This water adventure will be similar to the one that will be placed at the main beach in Kenosee Lake. Photo by Sask Aquatic Adventures

Jen Kosior will be the instructor for dance classes in Stoughton. Photo by Jen Kosior