The Observer June 30, 2023

By Stephanie Zoer

The Arcola Fair did not disappoint those that attended.

June 24 brought even more life to the small town when they held their annual fair.

Last year people recalled the weather being nasty, with cool temperatures, wind and rain.

Elaine Hislop from the Arcola Insurance Agency welcomed the lovely weather.

The day began with breakfast at the fairgrounds, served by the Arcola Fire Department and the RM of Brock.

At 7 a.m. people started to arrive, gathering for the pancake and sausage breakfast which ran until 9 a.m.

Then it was time for the parade, with judging at 10:15 a.m. and the parade beginning at 10:30 a.m. D and D Drone Services had the eye in the sky to take photos and have footage of the day.

A horse and rider started the procession, carrying the Canadian flag, while another rider held the American flag.

Floats, antique tractors, the Shriners, classic vehicles, horseback riders, fire trucks and children on bikes added to the lineup.

Main Street and Balmoral Avenue were lined with people and eager children looked for candy.

As the streets emptied,

the fairgrounds filled up and the concession line grew with hungry people, waiting for burgers and hotdogs. Seven hundred burgers were sold.

The slo-pitch ball tournament, with five teams entered was already underway, but at the end of the day it would be the Manor Mayhems taking the $1,000 prize. Dusty Bandinos placed second and third went to The Rezistance.

When the trade show began at the Arcola Prairie Place Hall, it would see a steady flow of people throughout the day, with 26 tables filled with crafts and trades.

Over on the rink side, the Optimist Kids’ Zone had bouncy castles, which also saw a steady line of children.

Kids flocked to Chicoine’s Petting Zoo when it opened. The well-organized pens kept the animals safe and the kids happy with the many different animals. Chicoine’s brought calves, a donkey, goats, Bahama sheep, and Jacob sheep that have four horns. He also had an alpaca, ducks, chickens and rabbits. One pen hosted bottle-fed babies that the kids go in and play with.

Syd Chicoine is from Storthoaks and does this petting zoo on a regular basis.

At the exhibition hall, 228 entries of crafts, baking, preserves and handmade items could be viewed on display until 5 p.m.

Magician Danny Kazam kept kids entertained throughout the afternoon.

The talent show brought lots of spectators as 17 talented individuals took to the stage. In the senior’s division, Olvia Brownridge took first, Reese Karlunchuck placed second and Kobe Wotta was third.

In juniors, first went to Reagan Kohler-Hjertaas, second to Victoria Paton and third to Adalee Weston and Lily Sheridan.

The Junior Mel Grimes Family Memorial Steer and Heifer show began at noon, with over 100 cattle entering the ring at one point during the day.

Over $15,000 in prize money would be distributed to the 14 classes, which showed Angus, red Angus, black Angus, Simmentals, Herefords, gelbvieh and shorthorns.

Each class would be awarded $500 in cash prizes, with the grand champion steer and heifer receiving $4,000, and there would also be a reserve champion steer and heifer.

Grand champion heifer went to Delta Hippe from Lloydminster and reserve champion heifer went to Bryan Rasmuson of Midale.

Grand champion steer went to Emma Lees of Arcola and reserve champion steer went to Kehler Eaton.

In the agriculture pavilion there was a silent auction with 35 items to bid on and a 50/50 draw.

When this all ended, the band Ten Mile High came to the stage to entertain until midnight.

Emma Lees of Arcola was named the Grand Champion with her steer at the Arcola Fair. Photo courtesy of Judy Eaton

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Sat, July 1 - Canada Day Celebrations - White Bear Lake

Sat, July 1 - Arcola Canada Day Celebration

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White Bear First Nations elects a new chief

By Lucy Davis

On June 23, the White Bear First Nations election campaign came to a close with a new chief and council elected.

Congratulations to Jonathan Pasap for being voted as chief, and to the following elected councillors: Sheri McArthur (Cappo), Debbie Maxie, Tanya Whitebear, Tanya Littlechief (Okimasis), Clarence Nokahoot and Brett Standingready. Seven band members campaigned for the position of chief, and 36 for position of councillor. The number of candidates is an indication about the importance of these positions.

Pasap, son of Vince Bigeagle and Doreen Pasap, was born in Kelowna, B.C., but raised in Saskatoon, Regina and White Bear. He has a business administration degree with over 15 years experience managing successful units such as Painted Hand Casino, Bear Claw Casino and Walmart. Pasap is also a facilitator of life coaching programs. Pasap and the team, respectfully referring to themselves as Team Na-

tion Builders, will collaborate together until 2025 when the next election will occur. The group has the task of reporting to the community with transparency and accountability. The council and chief want to be accessible to their members on and off reserve, and they want to support their members with a shared vision. This will be accomplished by setting up regular meetings for the community to join.

One of the top priorities of the team is to create a new Elections and Regulations Act that will ensure the collective inclusion of all their members. Currently, there are approximately 2,900 White Bear Band members with 70 per cent living off reserve.

Council notes that White Bear is a fastgrowing nation and more members are moving into urban areas for socio-economic reasons. Poverty, housing and economics remain a struggle for White Bear First Nations, a theme noted for others as well.

It is the goal of Pasap and the council members to create a “wealthy and

healthy nation”. The band would like to promote more tourism and investments; they currently have the White Bear Golf Course and lake resort.

All of the elected council members are invest-

ed in their community, some serving on council for nine years; and all recognized the need for leadership with integrity and a vision.

White Bear currently has a pre- kindergarten

program, a combined elementary and high school, a day care, an Aboriginal Head Start program and a post-secondary program which is a four-year Indian teacher education program.

The goal of this elected group is to improve the quality of life for their youth, elders and nation as a whole with health, financial, economic and community rebuild.

Back row, from left, Tanya Whitebear, Clarence Nokahoot and Jonathan Pasap. Front row, from left, Tanya Littlechief, Debbie Maxie, Sherri McArthur (Cappo) and Brett Standingready.

Photo by Lucy Davis

Battery fire near Stoughton

A battery fire occurred near Stoughton on early Monday afternoon, thanks to a lightning strike. The fire was located approximately 16 kilometres north and six kilometres east of the town. Large clouds of dark smoke could be seen coming from the battery site. Fire crews were at the scene of the incident. Photo by Kris Cheaters

Oxbow has added a sport that originated in Saskatchewan

By Nicole Northild

Bow Valley Park in Oxbow has a new attraction that is already gaining a lot of traction.

Through grants, town support and park proceeds, they have set up a nine-hole disc golf course.

“It’s been a long process,” said recreation manager Lane Nicholls.

Getting the grants and putting in the equipment was a lot of work. Nicholls’ brother-in-law is an avid player, and he came out from Ontario to lay out the course and held a couple classes for people to learn how to play, which were well attended.

“It is good for the town because not much these days is free, and there is no charge for the course,” Nicholls said.

As a father, he knows it can cost a lot to keep children entertained. He has already brought his kids out to play on the course.

“At the end they were exhausted, which is good.”

Much like regular golf, all you need is your walking legs and Frisbees. You don’t even have to be any good.

This modern sport developed in the 1960s, but its origins, according to The Complete Book of Frisbee, are in

Bladworth in 1926 as a schoolyard game called tin lid golf.

Much like its modern counterpart, the goal was to get your disc to the predetermined area. In tin lid golf, which Ronald Gibson and his friends played regularly in the Bladworth Elementary School yard, players would throw large tin lids from canned goods, from a far distance away to finally end up in a four-foot circle drawn in the sand.

In the 1960s and ‘70s, the game popped up in Texas and California, but Canada always kept its ties to the sport. Jim Kenner and Ken Westerfield made a course in Queens’s Park Toronto in the 70s, using available objects already present as their holes, starting The Canadian Open Frisbee Championships.

In fact, independently grown, people from all over came up with their own courses, but had no way of letting people know outside their areas. An inconvenience not experienced today because of apps like UDisc, where Oxbow’s course, along with others from all over the world, is registered. On the app you can see courses maps, find out the par, record your scores and compare them to others.

Disc golf may be a

new idea to many in the area but it is one that is catching on.

“There was a ton of people out last week. If the town really gets into it we will build another nine holes,” Nicholls said.

The new disc golf course incorporates some of the features from the old golf course that used to be in the park. At hole 4, Nicholls pointed to “that basket is in the old sand trap. Some people would still remember.”

Being in the valley with the disc runs going

up the hill, it has an advantage not often seen in Saskatchewan.

“Not many courses around here have the elevation, that is the uniqueness of this course.”

Ideas that might be in the works in the near future are tournaments and night-time golf with glow-in-the-dark elements on the baskets to aim for.

If you do not have a Frisbee or don’t want to invest in a set of your own right away, there are six sets at the town office ready to borrow.

The hole (or basket) as part of the round.

Hole 4 with walking trails around it. Photos by Nicole Northild

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I am proud to be Canadian

Stephanie Zoer

Just a few words

In the late 1940, my parents immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands after the Second World War.

They wanted to move here because of the freedom they would have and how nice Canadians were.

Respect for Canada, they always had, as it was Canadian soldiers who set the Dutch free from the Nazis.

Mom always told us as kids, we would never want to live through a war and to be grateful we lived in Canada.

If I look at other countries, I am grateful to live in a country where we can do so much of what we want.

After going through a scary health issue with my daughter, I just drove to the hospital and she was looked after. It was covered by universal health care, at no cost to me.

There are countries that do not have this luxury, yet we complain about the health-care system. Whether it be slow or not, we have one.

We can purchase many products. We simply drive to the store or order online. We have that choice.

When I get up in the morning, I simply flip a switch and the lights turn on. I walk to the tap and have running water to make my coffee. I go to the fridge and get cold cream for my coffee, and I throw bread in my electric toaster.

Once breakfast is done, we turn on another tap to take a fresh shower.

There are children who walk to a filthy puddle to drink water, they bathe in rivers consumed with garbage, and have no clue what power is all about.

We buy fresh produce and plant gardens. We butcher a steer or chickens for our freezer. There is never a lack of food here in Canada.

Our clothing is name brands and when we no longer like them, we send them off to the thrift store or maybe they go overseas to people who do not care what The Gap is. They have something to wear.

We have our eyes tested regularly and if we need stronger glasses we get them, while our old ones again are sent to countries that do not have this kind of equipment.

Schools are available for young and old, male or female. We have a right to an education, yet there are places where education is not accessible.

As a female, I can dress the way I want. I can wear a dress, pants or shorts, and nothing will be said, but for some women this is not permitted. They are not recognized as equal.

We have rights. We have the right to vote. We have the right to have free speech. There are still countries where this right is non-existent.

We have cell phones, computers, iPads, televisions, texting and emails. We can go out when we choose to have supper in a nice restaurant.

Travelling to anywhere in Canada with no questions is another opportunity and experience that people dream of in other countries.

Do we have a right to complain? Is it people’s nature to complain because they have always had so much?

Maybe we should look at how well we live, and how much freedom we have and enjoy life.

Yes, there are issues in Canada that need to be dealt with, and hopefully in time they will be fixed in the next election.

There will be Canada Day celebrations across the country on July 1. Every place will be different. Some will have food and live music. Games may be set up and the social with neighbours will be great, as people attend the bright colourful display of fireworks high in the sky. It will be time to celebrate.

Maybe we should all step back and smell the roses, and be grateful for the country that we live in that offers us freedom.

“Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening.”

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packaging and running them up the length of the freezie to squeeze out the last drop.

With the sun beating down and thirst-inducing activities keeping us on the go, I can remember the excitement as a child at school play days, church picnics, ball games or an afternoon in the backyard that ended with being offered a colorful freezie.

The vibrant colours made it hard to make a selection: purple, red, pink, orange, white or blue representing refreshing flavours like grape, watermelon, cherry, cream soda or blue raspberry.

Someone with scissors would clip off one end, thwarting any attempt on the part of a child to use their teeth to tear it open, and you were handed the frozen treat to enjoy.

The sweet, cold confection needed to be eaten quickly, before the thaw began, although as it got a little slushy it was especially good. The final step would be to slurp back the melted remnants by placing your fingers at the bottom of the

But there were a couple of potential dangers to guard against. One was making sure you didn’t cut the corner of your mouth on the sharp edges of the plastic casing. Wow, those tiny cuts stung. The greater risk though was consuming the ice-cold treat too quickly and then suffering sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia. Brain freeze. Big words for a short, albeit painful, episode.

Brain freeze or ice cream headache occurs when we eat or drink something extremely cold too quickly. As children, we were more likely to experience it because in our excitement, we couldn’t slow down as we consumed ice cream, popsicles, slushes or freezies, but make no mistake, adults can get it, too.

It hurts. Thankfully it dissipates rather quickly, although despite our promise to never let it happen again, we invariably find ourselves holding our head in our hands or closing our eyes against the condition the next time we consume something frozen. Why don’t we learn?!

The cure, in the grip of the seconds-long discomfort, is to press our tongue to the roof of our mouth. The tongue will transfer some heat and warm

the nerves that are causing the pain. It’s a quick solution to a problem we bring on ourselves. Unfortunately, in other areas of our lives, the remedies are not quite so simple.

Consider the consequences of rushing into a relationship, or making a significant purchase without thinking it through, or driving too fast, or running our mouths and telling someone off. The pain associated with moving too quickly in those areas lasts a whole lot longer than the pain of an ice cream headache.

The human brain contains billions of neurons between which information runs. But sometimes we don’t let the information land properly or give adequate time to consider what our brains are telling us. We could save ourselves a lot of trouble if we would simply slow down and give more time and thought to some of what we do.

But we find it hard being patient and so we act and speak in haste. The ramifications of too much speed results in broken relationships, financial hardship, accidents and lost friendships, not to mention the impact on our emotional and physical health.

We live in a culture that rarely embraces the value of being patient.

Instead of waiting to commit, to spend, to travel safely or to hold our

tongue, we are reaping difficult consequences. Sadly, the average marriage in Canada lasts just 15.3 years. Sixty per cent of second marriages end in divorce. Seventy-three per cent of third marriages do as well.

As for buying what we want now rather than waiting and saving up for things, last month Canadians reached a record $2.32 trillion in credit card debt. Our habits on the road are hurting us too, with speeding being a factor in almost 30 per cent of traffic fatalities and causing millions in damages every year.

When it comes to friendship, one in five regret saying something to a friend that harmed the relationship, acknowledging they wouldn’t have made the comment if they had taken more time to think about it.

Our body gives us a powerful message to not be too quick in consuming frozen foods. We would be wise to listen to the other signals we are getting and spare ourselves pain that can come with being in a hurry with our words and actions, too.

Perhaps while enjoying slushies, ice cream cones or popsicles this summer, we can remember that life goes best when we move with less haste and take time to savour all that is in front of us. That’s my outlook.

- Nelson Mandela

Shelley Luedtke

, the pain of sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia

Liberal jobs plan doesn’t help workers

The editor:

The Liberals’ attempt to rebrand their Just Transition initiative has been a total failure, and energy workers and their communities are the ones who are paying the price.

The so-called Sustainable Jobs Plan or Bill C-50 is simply a re-

named version of the Liberals’ old Just Transition, which we know is anything but just.

Energy workers, especially those in the coal industry, have been waiting for years for this government to release the details of the transition plan that would help them plan for the future, but all they have

gotten is a plan for a plan that is ultimately useless to those who are most affected.

Bill C-50 contains zero concrete measures as to how the government is going to support energy workers and their communities, despite the Liberals’ promising that this information would be available back in the

Carnduff Dog Park fundraiser

spring of this year.

This is completely unacceptable given that this plan will displace 450,000 workers in Canada directly and indirectly working in the energy sector, the most productive sector of Canada’s economy.

Conservatives believe in transformation, not transition; technology,

not taxes; and being led by the private sector, not government. We will bring home affordable and accessible traditional and alternative energy, and put Canadian resources, innovation, and workers first.

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By Nicole Northild

In front of the Affinity Credit Union’s Carnduff branch on June 27, the Carnduff Bark Park Committee put on their annual fundraiser.

They raised funds for general park maintenance and the regular mowing of the dog park through the sales of hotdogs, hamburgers and drinks.

This park is one that they are not only interested in maintaining but one they put a lot of effort into originally creating.

“Our committee built it ourselves,” said committee treasurer Ashley Silvius, who went on to explain how the park opened in 2015. To get money for the park’s opening, they had initially a lot of fundraisers on the go but now just have this yearly barbecue.

DeAnn Ratzlaff, one of the committee members, described the creation of the park in detail.

“We cleared out trees, planted grass, moved trees and put up the fence. We did everything. The money we raise today goes towards dust control, weed whacking, poo bags and toys,” said Ratzlaff

The dog park is open all year round and sees a

lot of traffic throughout the year. It is estimated to have 150 regular guests and 100 short-term visitors from afar.

“A lot of people come regularly from out of town,” Linda Powell said.

It all started with a need and a plea.

“One lady on Facebook asked if anyone was interested in starting a park and a few of us said yes,” said Linda Powell.

Since then, it grew and currently has a dedicated committee of nine members that each take turns maintainning the park

for a month on a rotating basis, making sure there are poo bags and doing regular upkeep at the park.

Future plans and ideas for the Carnduff Bark Park include setting up an agility course for the dogs with tunnels and obstacles to maneuver around, and to set up a memorial garden where you can get a plaque made for a deceased dog with their picture and name on it, along with a bench to sit and enjoy the flowers and remember a lost friend.

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Set up in front of the Affinity Credit Union’s Carnduff branch.

Photo by Nicole Northild

Carlyle legion announces winners of lottery

By Jack Wilson

The Carlyle branch of the Royal Canadian Legion made the final draw for its quad and fire table lottery on June 15.

This has been a sixmonth challenge for the legion. It all started with an idea to raise some additional funds for the branch so it can give back to the community. This was our first-ever lottery of this kind.

It did come with some challenges, getting the licence, members that spend winters where it is warmer, and with our small numbers, we met the challenges head on. With the help of the community, we were able to set up tables at Cougar and minor hockey games, as well with the rural community, we had tables at bull sales in the southeast.

We also had tickets at trade shows, yard sales, and also set up in Home

Hardware, King’s Department Store, Carlyle Pharmasave, Arcola Coop, Southern Plains Coop’s Carlyle service station and liquor store, Key M Auctions Sales, the Red Barn and the store at

Kenosee Lake. We apologize if we missed someone. This all was a big help for us selling tickets. We even had an entrepreneur that bought a ticket for every employee working that day.

We had other legion branches near and far support us. We also had tremendous support of our sponsor, Carlyle RV and Leisure, where we bought our fire table and quad, working with them

was nothing short of spectacular.

On April 15 we made the early bird draw for the fire table and the lucky winner was Wendy Rounce. On June 15, the final draw was made

for the 750 King quad and Tyler Nister was the lucky winner.

Once again the legion would like to thank everyone for all the support they gave us in buying tickets for our lottery.

Pharmasave Redvers serves customers at successful barbecue

By Brad Cooper

Pharmasave Redvers

welcomed the community for a customer appreciation barbecue on June 21, and the event was met with an enthusiastic response from local residents who gathered at the store’s premises to enjoy hotdogs and soft drinks.

The turnout for the event exceeded all expectations, with over 200 people in attendance. It was a fantastic opportunity for neighbours, friends and families to come together, socialize and celebrate their community. The lively resonated with laughter, conversations and the aroma of grilled hotdogs.

“We are so thankful for the support of our pharmacy by the people of Redvers and surrounding communities,” said pharmacy manager Brad Cooper. “We appreciate the shop local mentality that keeps our community strong and vibrant.

“We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the customers and patients who make our pharmacy a suc-

cess by supporting their hometown pharmacy. Your trust, loyalty and continued patronage are deeply appreciated, and it is because of you that Pharmasave Redvers can continue to provide the highest level of care and service to the community.”

In addition to showing gratitude to its valued customers, the barbecue also served as an introduction to the newest member of the Pharmasave Redvers team, pharmacist Dr. Janelle Pouliot. She recently joined the store in June, and she will be transitioning into the store operator position. Her expertise and dedication will be focused on the pharmacy department, where she will work full time.

Pouliot brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, having recently graduated with a doctorate in pharmacy from the University of Saskatchewan. Her passion for patient care and commitment to the well-being of the community make her a valuable addition to the Pharmasave Redvers team.

Hailing from Kenosee Lake, Pouliot is excited to embrace her new role and contribute to the health and wellness of Redvers and its surrounding areas. She plans to move to Redvers in the fall once she is able to secure housing.

This event served as an excellent opportunity for residents to meet Pouliot and learn more about her dedication to their healthcare needs.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the Pharmasave Redvers team and to have the chance to serve this wonderful community,” Pouliot expressed with enthusiasm. “I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you, providing personalised care, and helping you on your journey to better health.”

Pharmasave in Redvers is operated by Legacy Pharmacies Inc. which is 100 per cent owned by Saskatchewan pharmacists. Additionally, Legacy operates pharmacies in a number of southeast Saskatchewan communities, including Kipling, Rocanville and Balcarres, as well as the northern resort town of Candle Lake.

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From left, Jack Wilson, Wendy Rounce, Mike Mikelke, Kelly Dew, Tyler Nister and Elaine Kraemer were involved in the prize presentation.

From left, Janelle Pouliot, Brad Cooper, Michelle Cooper, Christopher Fedorowich, Rheanne Delmage and Warren Delmage were eager to greet customers. Photo courtesy of Andrea Pablo

The barbecue served over 200 people in attendance.

Photos by Stephanie Zoer

Nearly $32,000 presented to different groups

Directors of the Bear Claw Community Development Corporation – Jack Wilson from the RM of Moose Mountain and Wayne Orsted from the Town of Carlyle – presented cheques totaling $31,995 to organizations within the area on June 23. Participating in the photo are Wilson, Danielle Steele with the Town of Carlyle, Wayne Wilson of Sutherland Cemetery, Genie Geiger with Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge, Rob Klassen of the Carlyle Fire Department, Dolores Young with Carlyle Fun Dayz and the Dickens Village Festival, Darlene Burnett of the Carlyle & District Food Bank, Karen Fischer from Cannington Lake, Ron Paul with the museum, Christie Hislop from the RM/Cannington Lake, and Orsted. Photo courtesy of Kim Mortimore

Lampman Library has a special brunch fundraiser

By Stephanie Zoer

The Lampman Public Library computers, which are used by patrons, are getting out of date and the library wants to purchase two new computers that are Wi-Fi compatible.

Last year they had to purchase a new printer which is Wi-Fi compatible. Now the computers are needed.

The new equipment will cost approximately $3,000. This money will be raised through fundraising, as any extra items such as programming funds, supplies and computers for the library are the responsibility of the board.

Libraries are funded through the province and both town and municipalities contribute, all depending on population.

During the annual Lampman Sports Weekend, the library held its yearly book sale.

“It was very successful,” said Tawny Johnston, who has been the Lampman librarian since 2015.

The Lampman Lions donated $1,000 to the library, which will go towards the computers, and the Knights of Columbus will also be donating. Johnston did not know this amount as it has not been disclosed yet.

On June 18, the library held its Father’s Day brunch at the Prairie Lily Club. It was served from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event was organized by AnnMarie Tyler.

Liam Tyler was the official greeter and the cashier. He also had pamphlets on the library and balloons to hand out to the kids.

Plenty of pancakes, ham, sausages, hashbrowns and all the fixings were available.

Over 60 people attended the event, offering compliments on how delicious the meal was and the amount of food prepared.

On June 28, they

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will cook burgers at the Lampman Farmers’ Market. Money raised from this will also go towards the computers.

The board of 10 members will meet to discuss which fundraisers they will hold in the near future.

“Donations are always welcome,” said Johnston, and receipts are available through the town office. Simply state the donation is for the library.

Throughout the summer several programs will be offered at the library. The last three weeks in July and the first three weeks in August they will have the Summer Reading Club.

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: 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

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Every Tuesday morning, they have Baby and Me, for ages newborn until two. Thursday afternoons, for ages six to 12, they have fun activities and crafts.

Wednesday mornings is for ages two to six for a craft time. For events and times contact the library and Johnston will be happy to fill a person in.

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:

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

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Liam Tyler greeted everyone with a smile at the Father’s Day brunch fundraiser in Lampman. Photo courtesy of the Lampman Public Library

White Bear celebrates Indigenous People’s Day

By Lucy Davis

National Indigenous People’s Day on June 21, was first recognized in 1990 and is a day of recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada.

Families and the com-

munity gathered to celebrate at White Bear First Nations, home of the Saulteaux, Cree, Dakota and Nakota, with a full day of fun.

The day started at Sam’s Grocery Store, with free Tim Hortons coffee and birthday cake supplied by Sheri McArthur (Cappo), who is lucky to

have her birthday day fall on both Indigenous People’s Day and the summer solstice.

Powerhouse singer Teagan Littlechief and Cadillac Jack have been performing together for the past six months and their music kicked off the afternoon events at White Bear First Nations Beach.

Cadillac Jack, consists of members from White Bear, Forget, Oxbow, Stockholm and Fillmore.

Two traditional dances followed with the first being a traditional men’s dance. Janelle Whitebear, mother of Raimie, Bayda and Jacey, shared that they are self-taught from each other and from

their older brother Tony Bellegarde. The second dance was a traditional women’s dance performed beautifully by Shacal Taypotat.

A round dance followed the traditional dancers and everyone was invited to participate.

Musician Max Delorme from Kahkewistah-

aw First Nation travelled to the event to woo the crowd while the barbecue sizzles filled the air.

After the feast, 10 judges sampled six different portions of bannock, picking the top three choices. More than 50 people were served.

The event closed with children’s games.

Cornerstone school board approves 2023-24 budget

What is the biggest challenge with the budget for the 2023-24 school year in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division?

The question was simple, as was the response from Shelley Toth, chief financial officer for the division.

“It’s the unknowns, from year to year; we don’t know what kind of financial support we’ll get from the government,” she said shortly after presenting the proposed 2023-24 budget to Cornerstone board members during their June 21 business session.

Whether it is realistic coverage of rising teacher wages or trying to cover the recently-approved 4.1 and four per cent wage increases, respectively, for the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Service Employees International Union support staffers. The first year is a retroactive agreement, so it all boils down to a need to harvest more annual grant dollars from the provincial government, which collects provincial property tax income.

“We didn’t know what was coming from the recent negotiations and it turned out to be higher than expected,” Toth said.

“Salaries and benefits have gone up and government input certainly doesn’t cover them,” she added, noting that while the school division’s costs have increased, the corresponding government grant increase of 0.2 per cent and 1.1 per cent this past year, doesn’t come close to covering the needs.

With that in mind, Toth said the proposed budget deficit for the forthcoming fiscal year is expected to be just over $2.9 million following the previous year’s budgeted deficit of just under $2.5 million.

The operating budget deficit is expected to be about $1.23 million, based on expected revenues of slightly more than $114 million and expenditures of over $115 million.

The additional monies sent to Cornerstone to address classroom complexities and enrolment growth amounted to that 1.1 per cent hike, or just over $1 million, which was not enough to cover inflation and the increases in salaries and benefits.

It did allow the division to recover some classroom teaching positions that had been lost earlier and helped address the growing transportation budget that now includes 24 more additional school bus routes due to the cancellation of a busing contract that had been in effect with a private contractor for several years.

Still, about eight fulltime equivalent staffing support positions have been lost in the overall picture, she said.

The provincial per-student operating grant now stands at $12,735, which pretty well matches the per-student grant that existed in the 2015-16 fiscal year, Toth pointed out during her PowerPoint presentation to the board. The per-student grant support had dipped to $11,539 by the 2017-18 school year and has only recovered to the 2015-16

level this year, with an anticipated increase to the $12,735 level, or, a 3.7 per cent improvement from the 2015-16 mark.

It was pointed out during the presentation that about 91 per cent of the Cornerstone revenue is comprised of the provincial grants, while school-generated funds raise another three per cent. Major capital grants for new school facilities are expected to be $4.2 million this next year, to be applied to the development of plans for a new school building in Carlyle.

On the expenditures side, about 72 per cent, or $82.6 million, is absorbed in salaries and benefits for the school division that has 1,082.93 full-time positions, including about 500 teaching positions.

Goods and services gobble up $25.1 million or 22 per cent while amortization and debt service takes care of the rest of the issues on the expenditure side of the ledger.

Besides the starting plans for the new Carlyle school, capital expenditures are expected to be directed towards new school buses ($1.5 million), computer hardware and equipment to enable 10 schools to be refreshed with updated network materials ($1.3 million), another $424,000 for needed furniture and equipment, and $245,000 for replacement of fleet vehicles.

The available accumulated surplus for Cornerstone now stands at $11.91 million, compared with the $32.3 million surplus it had in 2016-17.

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Shacal Taypotat, wearing traditional regalia, performs a traditional woman’s dance. Photos by Lucy Davis

A tug of war and tug your heartstrings, small but mighty children opened up the game portion.

The community is gearing up for ninth

By Lucy Davis

Carlyle will be hosting what is described as the biggest festival in the southeast corner of the province on Aug. 19. Carlyle Fun Dayz is back again.

Every year, event chairman Tim Sedor and a group of volunteers are busy arranging for a funfilled day that has something that will appeal to every age group. This year is no different.

Why Carlyle Fun Dayz? There will be tons of free entertainment, a community wide celebration and a festival bringing people together, which is so important, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and months of winter. The festival boosts community spirit and showcases what Carlyle has to offer.

The Observer caught up with Sedor to get the scoop on the happenings.

Members of the Carlyle District Lions Club will be cooking

up a breakfast from 8-10 a.m. at a minimal cost to support the club.

A parade will follow the same route as last year, kicking off at 11 a.m. It starts at the Carlyle town maintenance shop and finishes in front of the library.

Memorial Hall will open its doors for the trade show at 11 a.m.

The Kids’ Zone opens up on Main Street at noon. Tons of cool activities are planned for kids of all ages. There will be a bouncy castle, climbing wall and laser tag. New this year, for a minimal fee, is a zip line. There will be a video game trailer.

There will also be a kids’ carnival tent set up with games and prizes for children. Moose Mountain Leisure will be bringing dirt bikes, quads, campers and a trailer for demonstrations.

Beer gardens open at noon on Main Street.

Live music begins at 1 p.m. and runs until midnight opening with Ryan Bender and Lorne Frap

with their old-time country rock. The Bromantics, famous for their 50s and 60s music, take the stage next. It’s an honour having them play considering they just had a new album release. Saskatchewan recording artist Brody Siebert follows, with Switch closing out the evening. It is worth noting that a staging company was hired to do the professional sound. With all that clear sound, there will be nothing stopping you from dancing.

A tea will be served at the museum from 2-4 p.m.

There will be great sales going on at all of the businesses as well as Fun Dayz Specials. The local restaurants will be open and there will be a number of food trucks on Main Street such as Booster Juice, Smokie Okie, In My Belly, and Fluff and Slush.

So, starting with breakfast and ending with midnight dancing; some zip lining and trailer shopping in between, it will be a funfilled day.

2022 Carlyle Fun Dayz was a

event in the community. File photo by Dolores Young

Another great year for the Alameda Fish Derby

The Alameda Fish Derby was another successful tournament.

The 26th annual derby, sponsored by the SourisMoose Creek Wildlife Federation, took place on Grant Devine Lake on June 24.

A catch-and-release jack-fishing tournament with a prize for the longest fish, it attracted a total of 166 registered participants who weighed in 31 fish altogether.

Don Norbert claimed first place weighing a 14.2-pound fish. Curtis Gordon came in second with a 9.135-lbs jack. Glen

Zimmerman was third at 9.120 lbs. Kevin Frith claimed the fourth spot with a jack weighing 7.93 lbs. Ken Valentine made it fifth with 7.245-lbs fish. Hunter Taylor was sixth with a 6.34-lbs result.

Paul Skoczylas came in seventh with 6.165 lbs, and Harley Jahn was eighth in the adults’ division at 6.06 lbs.

Norbert also had the longest fish, which was 40 inches long, and received another prize for that.

In the youth division, Rhyla Hildebrand came in first with a fish weighing 3.675 lbs, followed

by Tucker Gordon with a 3.605-lbs catch and Chase Gordon with a fish weighing 3.55 lbs.

“Congratulations to all our winners,” said organizers. “Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. Thank you to all our sponsors and donors for their continued support. Hope to see you all out next year.”

The fishing part was followed by supper and prize and cash presentations at the Alameda Rink. Funds raised through the event will be used to support the rink’s operations.

Carlyle Cubs Learning Centre celebrates its grand opening

By Kayla Brown

The Carlyle Cubs Learning Centre hosted its grand opening on June 20.

The board of directors and staff of the Carlyle Cubs, along with daycare

families and community members, came together for an evening of fun. Supper was provided with Carlyle Bakery providing the buns and Pure Chem supplying the barbecue.

RBC employees volunteered their time to cook

and hand out food and take care of face painting. The children and their families had fun jumping in the bouncer, courtesy of One Church, and doing various carnival games put on by the staff of Carlyle Cubs.

Stoughton Credit Union gives back to the community

By Stephanie Zoer

The Stoughton Credit Union and its Kisbey branch held their annual barbecues on June 20 and 21.

Each year organizations can submit a form to the bank and explain why they felt their organization needed the funds. They are asked what events they have planned, how the funds would be used and how the credit union would be recognized for their contribution.

Although the organization does not need to be a member, members are given preference. The rules are simple

and straightforward to apply.

An organization is selected in Stoughton and another is picked in Kisbey to receive funds from the barbecues, and the credit union will match the amount up to $1,500.

This year the New Hope Lodge Auxiliary was selected for Stoughton. They provide a great deal of services and events for the New Hope Pioneer Lodge. They also purchase equipment for the lodge.

In Kisbey, the organization that was chosen was the Kisbey Recreational Centre. They too offer a great deal for

their small, rural community.

A total of 280 burgers

and 50 hotdogs were served at the two locations.

With the generous donations given by both communities and surrounding areas, this event was very successful with the bank coming very close to their maximum on the donations.

Stoughton raised $1,409.25 through the barbecue, and with the bank matching this amount the auxiliary received $2,818.50.

Kisbey surpassed

Stoughton by raising $1,426, bringing their grand total for the Kisbey Rec. Centre to $2,852.

At both locations the game Plinko was present for guests to play and have the chance to win Stoughton Credit Union merchandise.

If an organization missed out on this chance to be selected for their cause, it will be available for 2024.

Chris Farnden, right, presented top prize to Don Norbet, who came in first in the adults’ division and also caught the longest fish. Photo courtesy of Skylar Antoniuk

Board member Judy Valentine, Mayor Jen Sedor and daycare director Kayla Brown participated in the ribbon cutting. Photo courtesy of Kayla Brown

The Stoughton Credit Union and Kisbey branch held their annual barbecue to give back to the community. Photo by Karla Gervais

Kids and adults get involved in Stoughton golf tournament

By Stephanie Zoer

The Stoughton Golf Course often holds tournaments over the summer through many of the local organizations, but the club wanted to have more kids involved in the sport of gol fing, so they held a kids-adults golf tournament on June 25.

This is their first annual tournament of this kind, and it was well received, according to Rowena Clements, the secretary of the Stoughton Golf Board.

The tournament brought 12 teams of two, with one team coming from Corning for the nine-hole game.

They had several fun shots. A longest drive competition was held for the boys and girls, while the adults had to use the kids’ golf clubs.

Each hole had something fun and different planned. They even had to use a golf club like a pool cue to get the ball in the hole.

“We had many great sponsors that helped make it happen as well,” said Clements.

It is their hope that kids will enjoy the sport, start coming out more often, and at the same time try and have a fun time, and then continue to come out for future years.

Kids ranged in age from six to 16, and Clements said they all seemed to have a great time.

Clements also said the weather was perfect, so at the end of the day, they had a barbecue supper at the clubhouse.

Many prizes were awarded thanks to the sponsors.

People are already o ffering to sponsor next years event, and even suggested that they hold another tournament like this in the fall.

Clements said they are thinking about it since the response went so well and that next year’s tournament will be bigger and better.

White Bear recreational ball season is underway

By Lucy Davis

The baseball field behind the White Bear Education Complex was home to the first official recreational baseball game on June 22.

The co-ed teams with children under the age of 11 will meet once or twice a week for the summer

months. The majority of them have been playing together for the past five years.

White Bear Cubs manager Christina Wasacase welcomes all children to come play and to stay for a barbecue that is provided after each game or practice.

Parent Shayna Taypotat from Kahkewistahaw

travelled with her partner and child, Gracie Taypotat and spoke of Gracie’s excitement to come play.

Taypotat understands the importance of exercise, having walked for two months from Kahkewistahaw to the former Kamloops Residential School site to raise awareness that every child matters.

White Bear Cubs wore their red and white uniforms that were sewn by local parent Kevin Leduex. White Bear First Nations’ program, which is called Brighter Future, has paid Leduex for his work and also supports the youth programs with snacks and beverages.

The barbecue is funded

from the White Bear Health prenatal and diabetes program.

Wasacase and Standingready have also coached a children’s hockey team for the past 10, years with a meal provided after each game or practice.

Wasacase wants to acknowledge the dona-

tions by the community to make their games and practices a success. Thanks to various band members, Food World in Carlyle, the Kenosee Inn, the Bar Bar in Kenosee Lake, Allison’s Food Store in Kenosee Lake and Chief Ira McArthur from the Pheasant Rump First Nation.

Carson Baumgartner was one of the youths who took part in the kids and adult tournament.

From left, coach Wayne Louison with the Kahkewistahaw team, White Bear Cubs, and coach Avary Standingready. Photo by Lucy Davis

Redvers Minor Ball Teams

7U Mixed

Back: Coach Craig Gaudet and Katrina Lynch

Top: Nadia Dekeyser, Laiken George, Dakota Frison, Talaya Dangstorp, Madison Birch, Sorren Toms, Jaylynn Lynch, Maddox Hoff,  Kenna Gervais

Front: Ari Reddick, Rylan Millions, Brooks Gaudet, Corbyn Hansen, Dawson James, Iszack McCurry, Owen Boettcher and Ethan Martin.

Missing: Oaklen Godenir, Memfis Miller and David Soroka.

9U

Back: Coach Bryce Birch and Coach Kate Carlsen

Middle: Keegan Laich, Oskar Hjertaas, Jake Hildebrandt, Cohen Carlsen, Nash Bennett

Bottom: Max Carlsen, Doughty Toms, Hunter Birch, Wyatt Boettcher

Missing: Manager Christina Birch

9U-2

Top: Coach Bradey Fidierchuk, Gannon Dyrkis, Alex Finkle, Hux Garnier, Oliver Kyle, Haze Campbell, Coach Jessica Bedecs

Front: Beau Fidierchuk, Avery Bedecs, Barrett Poirier, Luke Sutter

Missing: Manager Brooklyn Garnier

U9-3

Top: Coach Bradey Fidierchuk, Gannon Dyrkis, Alexis Finkle, Hux Garnier, Oliver Kyle, Haze Campbell, Coach Jessica Bedecs

Front: Beau Fidierchuk, Avery Bedecs, Barrett Poirier, Luke Sutter

Missing:Manager Brooklyn Garnier

U9

Back: Coach Liberty Bayliss, Abby Reimer, Savannah Martin, Gracelynn Bayliss, Charleigh Fidierchuk, Sierra McColl, Emma Hutton, Coach Brittany Yates

Front: Alexis Bedecs, Brandy Englot, Aleris Gavelin

11U

Top: Coach Travis Garnier

Middle: Crue Garnier, Huxton Cameron, Hunter Kamp, Jackson Dyrkis, Lyndon Leatherdale

Front: Dane Campbell, Eithan James-Poirier, Hunter Birch (AP) and Zuma Gervais

Missing: coaches James Cameron and Derek Campbell and Manager Brooklyn Garnier

U11

Top: Coach Ryan Toms, Emily Englot, Brynn Gervais, Adley Raymond, Ava Lambert, Allie Cosgrove, Lexus McKennitt, Alexine Reddick, Coach Kelsey Raymond

Bottom: Emlynn Poirier, Emmie Gavelin, Sasha Toms, McKenna Richards, Rayah Smith, Layla Blerot Missing: Manager Brittany Raymond

U13

Top: Ashlyn Ulmer, Halle Pospisil, Hadley Garnier, Chloe George, Sophie Martin, Coach Jo Williams

Middle: Rylee Garnier, Hayden Henderson, Kamri Kirby

Front: Kinsley Hoff and Kyler Kamp

Redvers Minor Ball Teams

13U

Top: Coach Brodie McColl, Kelton Sorenson, Christian Lambert, Tye Steenbruggen, Regan Gervais, Kolbie McColl, Brycen Frecon, Manager Tiffany Millions, Coach Aaron Sorenson

Middle: Nathan Quennelle, Jack Millions, Jacob Finkle, Camden Carlsen, Will Sutter.

Front: Arjen Van Der Waal, Drayden Yates, Breckin Frecon. Missing: Coaches Dana Carlsen and Greg Quennelle

U17/19

Top: Assistant Coach Steph Zelionka, Kaylee Ohnander, Martina McNeil, Ava Steenbruggen, Jennifer Davis, Rheanne Toms and Coach Tricia Pickard

Front: Jenayva Dangstorp, Jayda Fowler, Trinity Sylvestre, Camdyn Pickard and Frankie Millions. Missing Kadie Cosgrove

15U

Back: Jhace Blerot, Jack George, Daxon Pickard, Ryker Gavelin, Rylan Lawless, Kyson Gavelin, Coach Ayden Lawless

Front: Raif Henrion, Morgan Nixon, Koby Krainyk, Ryder Benjamin, Hudson Lincoln. Missing: Tristan Swayze, Grady Sutter and Coach Jeremy Krainyk, Coach Mike Swayze and Manager Courtney Gavelin

18U

Back: Manager Angela Gervais, Coach Corey George, Peyton George, Carson Gervais, Jayden Fischer, Cooper Godenir, Ryatt Huynh, Brendan Bedecs, Coach Darryl Knelsen

Front: Carter Ewert, Valen Keating, Blaise Jorgensen, Cade Mohrbutter, Nathaniel Mirandilla, Teagon Bookout

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Middle row: Wyatt Korchinski, Maverick Clarson, Luke Johnston, Brecken Cameron, Joe Ryan, Kord Ippolito, Dayman, Kingston Boulet, Rexton Dayman

Front row: Victoria Payton, Brian Burton, Sarah Wells, Lennox McNeil

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Doug Howarth June 30, 1942 - June 20, 2023

Doug Howarth, just days short of reaching his 81st birthday, passed away peacefully in Wawota, surrounded and held tight in love by his family. After the promise was made to him that his family would be okay, he took one last extra-special look at the love of his life for the past 58 years, and took his exit. He ALWAYS decided when it was time to leave and this time, for the first time ever, he left his beloved Carol behind.

Doug leaves behind his best girl/wife Carol (nee Mielitz), his 2nd best girl/daughter Darci (Brian Mills), his namesakes/sons Wade (Shelly) and Brent (Amanda). His precious grandchildren, who are already missing him, James (Karissa), Scotty, Dylan (Kelsey), Amy, Joel, Noah and Emily, and his great grandchildren, Jay and Liam, (and one whom he has been (im)patiently waiting for, due in October). Sisters Helen (Durwin Weatherald), Carrol (Richard Beauchesne), and Beth (Durwin Struble). Brothers-inlaw and their wives, Ron (Sandi) Mielitz, and Lyle (Marilyn) Mielitz. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and all their families.

He was predeceased by his much-loved parents, Raymond and Elsie Howarth, his sisters and brother-in-laws, Norma/Dean Struble and Doris/Gerald Jacklin. His father-in-law and mother-inlaw John and Dorothy Mielitz.

Doug was the 4th child of 6. (Only boy surrounded by sisters! This is probably why he was such a smooth talker with the ladies?) He lived his entire life on the family farm outside of Wawota and swore he would only be “carried out” when it was time to leave - which he was! At first he lived on his favourite piece of land with his parents and sisters, and later, when his parents moved to town and he took over the farm, he and his new bride, Carol and eventually his 3 little Howarths resided there with him. He spent his early years, playing hockey, baseball, golf and curling and helping with the chores on the farm. In later years he belonged to the Lions Club, Curling Club and coached Minor Hockey and Minor Baseball. He loved the outdoors and spent hours boating, fishing, camping, hunting, gardening, snowmobiling, and keeping his yard and garden looking spectacular.

He attended every activity of his kids, and his grandchildren. His entire family was his pride and joy. He loved them all fiercely. He gave them advice, argued with them if he thought they were wrong and taught them anything and everything he could. He modeled how to be a kind, caring, empathetic and just plain decent human being. How lucky his family was to have him for 80 plus years, as this was a milestone he himself said he would never reach. Doug was a free spirit who loved to experience all that life could offer. He was always ready for an adventure and had many friends that he loved to spend time with. He spent many years celebrating his birthday at his cottage at Kenosee Lake, partying like it was his birthday, (cause it was!) and many fun times were had by all that attended. (Some stories of those parties are better left unsaid!)

Sitting around the campfire, having a hot dog roast, with his family and friends, was his biggest joy. No fancy-schmancy set up. A good old wiener roast was his favourite. Some laughs, some food, some stories all wrapped around a mesmerizing fire.

Doug was a jokester and loved to tease and kid around. You never knew if he was serious or if it was playful banter. He enjoyed telling stories to his kids and grandchildren and making everyone laugh. His grandchildren still say that his false teeth story was the funniest thing they have ever heard in their life. His silly stories are fondly remembered and repeated and will be passed down for future generations to enjoy.

Doug could never sit still. He was always fixing something, making something, or doing something. Woodworking was a hobby he enjoyed, but if there was nothing else to do, he would pace around, trying to think of something that he could do. He was well-known for pacing at every sporting event that he wasn’t participating in and the pacing became faster if the game was getting intense!

Early in life, he helped his dad with the farm, later taking over the farm, and after the farm land was sold, Doug worked doing carpentry for a few years and then moved into selling crop insurance with the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation. After retiring, he became a full-time grandpa, doting on each one of the grandkids, following them around, watching whatever they were doing.

As per Doug’s wishes, there will be no funeral. His family will be joining together to celebrate his life at a later date. Doug’s personality and traits are genetically engrained in many members of his family so he lives on in so many of us that he will never truly be gone. “What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply become a part of us.”

If friends/family desire, donations in Doug’s memory may be made to the Alzheimers Society of Saskatchewan.

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The family would love it if you told a story about Doug (keep it PG!!) and signed the online book of condolences at www. carscaddenfuneralchapel.com

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John Alexander “Bud” Cameron 1932-2023

It’s with heavy hearts and a new angel by our side we announce the sudden passing of John (Bud) Cameron.

Bud was born on May 26,1932 on the Cameron Homestead (N.E28,11-3-2) near Kennedy, Saskatchewan. He lived an amazing 91 years. He is reunited with the love of his life, Rosemarie, and granddaughter Victoria.

He leaves behind a legacy as well as many loved ones. His sons, Randy (Patti), and Elgin (Pascale); grandchildren Christopher (Camilla), Crystal (Joe), Jonathon, Erik and Marika; great grandchildren, Benjamin, Justin, Hillevi and Arvid; and siblings Ethel, Kate, and Donald, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Bud grew up on the family farm. He was known from a young age to always be willing and eager to help others whenever he could. He spent many hours planting gardens, working the fields, and anything else he could to help the family.

He met Rosemarie behind the chicken coop on LaRonge farm. She threw a glass of water in his face, and it was instant love. They were married on October 21, 1954. They welcomed their first son Randy in 1958, followed by Elgin in 1960.

Bud was a businessman early in life. At the young age of 19 he purchased the local Blacksmith shop in Kennedy without having any experience. He learned all that he could from Bill Edwards. Bud was known for sharpening shears and plows, and welding in the forge. He was the first person arc welding in Kennedy. Later on, he grew this business into a garage and gas station.

In 1970 when times got a bit tough, with $13 between them, Bud and Marie loaded up the family into their 1958 Buick Limited, with a loaded boat trailer, and took off west with word of work being available. The Cameron’s arrived in Fernie on March 23, 1970.

Bud worked in many places; Telkwa, Northern BC working the sawmill, Pacific BC, in the roundhouse for the railways, watered/fired and steamed the locomotives. Warner construction in Kennedy, cat skinning, Fernie Ford Garage, East Kootenay Steel, and the CNI sawmill.

It was November 1978 when they bought the Mohawk Gas Station. Bud spent many hours working in the garage with Randy and Elgin, and pumping gas with Rosemarie, and later on Christopher and Crystal.

In 1993 he and Randy jumped into the concrete business together. This was the root of Cameron Enterprises as we know it today. From welding to mechanics, concrete to creating, there wasn’t much Bud couldn’t figure out. He was famous for using any scraps he could find and turned them into something useful. “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.”

If you ever had something you didn’t know how to fix or make run, you just had to come and ask Bud to have a look. He would always find the time to see if he could help you and often expected nothing in return.

Bud was a wealth of knowledge. If you were willing to listen, he would share ideas and stories for hours. He always had time for a coffee and a BS session.

He always said “Find something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” ... Rest easy Dad, Gramps... You have earned a “day off”...

Memories & condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd., Fernie, B.C.

Ernest Alfred Joseph Lemieux 1943-2023

Ernest Lemieux, late of Alida, SK passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Redvers & District Community Health Centre at the age of 79 years.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, Benoit and Marcelle Lemieux; parents-in-law, Ole Peter and Esther Sorensen; brothers-inlaw, Robert, Ronald and Harvey and sister-in-law Ella Thomson.

He leaves to mourn his wife Dianne (nee Sorensen) Lemieux; son Michael (Lynsey) Lemieux and their children Carter Lemieux, Mason Lemieux, Mack Kalinocha and Alyx Kalinocha. Special memories will remain with his sisters, Gisele (Al) Schreiner and Lillian (Tony) Blashko; brothers, Robert (Gloria) Lemieux and Eddie (Bev) Lemieux; brother-in-law Lloyd (Irene) Sorensen and sister-in-law Kathleen (Alan) Arthur and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and a Private Family Graveside service will be held at a later date. Hall Funeral Services in Redvers is caring for the Lemieux family – Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director.

THANK YOU

The family of the late Doug Howarth would like to extend our heart-felt thanks to many people who helped in numerous ways leading up to and following the loss of our much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle.

Thank you to all the staff at Southeast Integrated Care Centre Moosomin and Deer View Lodge Wawota. We are so grateful to live in a community with so much support and care.

Thank you to all for their phone calls, visits, hugs, handshakes, cards, memorial donations, and messages of condolences. Each and every one of them helped to carry us through our devastating loss. We just cannot thank you enough.

Carol Howarth and Family

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AGRICULTURE

Wawota weekly happenings

By Myrna Olson

Congratulations to Kayla Kopacz on receiving her diploma in ECE and making the Dean’s

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice to Creditors

In the Estate of Craig Jess Bird, Late of Redvers, in the province of Saskatchewan, Deceased.

All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to undersigned before the 28th day of July, 2023.

McGeough Zepick Law Office

1222 - 5th Street

Estevan, Saskatchewan

S4A 0Z6

Solicitors for the Administrators

SINCE

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Notice to Creditors IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE WILLIAM ROWLEY LATE OF MANOR, IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN, DECEASED

All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 4th day of August, 2023

McGeough Zepick Law Office

1222 - 5th Street

Estevan, Saskatchewan

S4A 0Z6 Solicitors for the Executors

list. She also had some of her work published in the ECE Diploma Resource Book as she and the children build an outdoor icehouse.

Congratulations to Kelton Ford who graduated with “great distinction” from the U of S with a Bachelor Degree in Commerce. Kelton is the son of Rochelle Friesen and the late Darren Friesen and the grandson of Darlene Friesen and David and Nicki Ford.

Linda Maher of Ottawa, ON spent a week visiting with her daughter and son-in-law Sarah and Dennis Weatherald, Madeleine, Amelia and Kathryn. Linda enjoys walking and last Tuesday she walked to town from the Weatherald farm.

Wawota would like to welcome Dan Legris and Melody Anthony to our town. They have purchased the former Liz Luscombe home on Lonsdale Street and come from Trail, B.C.

Also welcome to Ta-

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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nis Rohatyn who moved here from Edmonton recently. She is living on Railway Street with her mother, Dorothy and brother, Jason.

Erik Peterson, who recently graduated from the Police College in Regina, is the grandson of Harold Cudmore of Manor.

Heather Draper, Deanne Jackson and Twila Lincoln travelled to Regina on June 24th to attend a surprise 65th birthday party for Rod Riddell. Zenia Korpus met them there. The celebration was held in Rod and Gaylene’s back yard with about 25 attending.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Wanted old advertising: Dealership signs, service station, gas pumps, globes, oil cans, Red Indian, White Rose, Buffalo, Husky, Ford, GM, Dodge, Tire signs, Coke, Pepsi etc. Call 306-221-5908

Farmland Sale by Tender; Half section of good quality pasture with grid road access in RM of Leask #464. Call Gerald Muller, C&C Realty, 306-570-7743.

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & LABOURERS WANTED

For all heavy equipment: ie. dozers, excavators, scrapers etc. Camp/R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc.

Fax: 306-769-8844

brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

Worship Hours at the Church of Your 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

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

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

Pub day at the Moose Mountain Lodge

By Lucy Davis

Moose Mountain Lodge activities coordinators Arial Du and Tasha Patriquin proved that it is possible to be both bartender and cook when they served air fryer appetizers, fruit punch, and non-alcoholic beer and clam juice to residents for a June 22 pub day .

Country music could be heard in the background while darts and foosball was offered as an activity.

Yu shared her activities schedule, which outlines activities that are done every day. Exercises, picture Bingo, card bingo, dominoes and a variety of other games that fill the daily and weekly schedules.

On July 27 the lodge will host a caramel candy apple fundraiser at 2 p.m. All proceeds will support the recreational department for future events.

Company pleads guilty and is fined after workplace injury near Kisbey

Horizon Drilling pleaded guilty in Carlyle Provincial Court on June 14 to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996.

The company was fined for contravening clause 12(c) of “being an employer, failing to comply with the duties of an employer at a place of employment, including

the provision of any information, instruction, training and supervision that is necessary to protect the health and safety of workers at work, resulting in the serious injury of a worker.” One additional charge was withdrawn.

As a result, the court imposed a fine of $107,142.90 with a

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$42,857.10 surcharge, for a total amount of $150,000.

The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred near Kisbey on

July 19, 2019, when a worker suffered serious injuries while attempting to diagnose a hydraulic line that was leaking hydraulic oil.

SALE BY TENDER

1. The Village of Manor offers for sale the following properties:

Parcel A: Lot 16, Block 5, Plan C2259 (#21 Lumsden Street)

Parcel B: Lots 8-10, Block 17, Plan C2259 (#5 Railway Avenue)

Parcel C: Lot 6, Block 7, Plan C2259 (#24 Main Street)

Parcel D: Lots 11 & 12, Block 4, Plan 37565 (#36 Fraser Street)

Parcel E: Lots “G & H”, Block “B”, Plan AH6763 (#33 Fraser Street)

2. If submitting multiple tenders Please state a separate tender on each property.

3. A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” addressed to: Village of Manor; P.O. Box 295, Manor, SK; S0C 1R0

4. Tenders must be postmarked or personally delivered by 4:30 P.M. on July 24th, 2023

tender must accompany the tender. Deposit will be returned if tender is not accepted.

6. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

7. Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase.

admin.manor@sasktel.net

Dated the 30th day of June, 2023.

Callista Lockerby Administrator Village of Manor

Sheane Birnie 306-577-7220

Send Resume to: sbirnie@carlylegm.ca

NOTICE

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.

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

VILLAGE OF KISBEY NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Kisbey intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act,2007 to amend Bylaw No 81-15 known as the Zoning Bylaw INTENT

The proposed zoning bylaw amendment will allow for re-zoning Plan D1782 Ext.2 & Parcel F, Plan 101274500 Est.12. Proposed Parcel G changed to Commercial AFFECTED LAND

The affected lands are legally described as part of SW ¼, Sec18, TWP8, RGE5, and W 2 Mer. Plan No. D1782 Ext.2, and part of Parcel F, Plan No. 101274500 Ext. 12 and Proposed Parcel G Class Code Change of Part of Parcel F, Plan No. 101274500.

REASON

The Reason for the amendment is to re-zone proposed Parcels G from RW Railway District to Commercial C2-Service Commercial District. PUBLIC

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

Tasha Patriquin, cook and activities co-ordinator, dishes up refreshments and snacks.

Photo by Lucy Davis

Carlyle Lions members recognized

Alida celebrates 2023 graduates with a parade

By Edel Cowan

There was a very nice, small parade in Alida on June 23 for the Grade 12 students who have family and friends in Alida.

The parade began around 7:30 p.m. from the rink, led by one Alida Fire Truck and followed by our four Grade 12 graduates in their grad apparel walking directly behind this truck. They were followed by a number of vintage vehicles driven by the owners, and Alida’s second fire truck brought up the rear.

They went down Prairie Avenue to Centre Street, turned to the right hand side of the boulevard and at #361, made

a u-turn and came back down Centre Street on the left side to the end of street. Then they made another U-turn, returned to the centre intersection and then posed for pictures and visited with everyone.

There was a very nice turnout of family and friends who came to watch. This is very awesome way to celebrate and honour our graduates. Good luck and best wishes, grads, in your future endeavours.

Sincerest sympathy is extended to Dianne Lemieux, her son Michael and his family on the death of Dianne’s husband Ernest Lemieux, who passed away on June 19 at the age of 79 at the Redvers Health Centre. Condolences are passed on to

other family members as well. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Michael Lemieux of Lloydminster is spending a few days with his mother at this time.

On June 16, Gary and Brenda Junk travelled to Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, where they toured the hills before heading to Calgary, where they spent June 17 and 18 watching their grandsons Jaxson and Chase Junk play ball. Then they headed onto Sylvan Lake, Alta., where they attended a family pre-grad celebration in honour of Jaxson’s Grade 12 graduation. Present were family members Jody, Jill and boys, as well as Kara and daughter Morgan.

Truck stolen from Alameda Gas Plant

The Carnduff RCMP is asking the public for tips after a white Dodge Ram 3500 Crewcab flatbed truck was stolen from the Alameda Gas

Plant sometime Saturday night.

Police say they suspect the truck drove through the metal gate and has damage to the

front headlights and the front bumper.

Const. Dani Zaya from the RCMP says the truck and the keys were stolen sometime be-

tween 7 p.m. on June 24 and 7 a.m. on June 25.

The license plate is Saskatchewan 457 LNS. The flatbed truck is unique and has metal

head rack with Steel Reef logos on the rack, and has a spare tire mounted on top of the cab.

If you have informa-

tion related to this advisory, please call 310RCMP for immediate response, or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

DR. ROBERT KITCHEN

Member of Parliament Souris-Moose Mountain Souris Moose Mounta

From left, recipient Heather Vermeersch, club president Gord Paulley and recipient Duncan Brown participated in the presentation of Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship recently for the Carlyle District Lions Club. The fellowship is one of the top awards that a Lion can earn. Photo by Brad Cooper

From left, Xander Gervais, Ethan Junk, Mari Lemieux and Callie Smith participated in a grad parade. Photo courtesy of Edel Cowan