The Observer September 1, 2023

White Bear powwow a time for healing

By Stephanie Zoer

The White Bear

First Nations struggled with a tragedy days before their annual powwow when one of their members went missing and was found deceased days before the event.

After Chief Jonathan Pasap spoke with the elders, it was decided to move forward with the event.

They felt this gathering would bring healing to the family of Caitlin Maxie who had passed suddenly at the age of 29, leaving behind her partner and three young children.

The opening ceremony on Aug. 22 held a special gathering.

The dancers prayed and hoped the power of prayer would help the family and community deal with the shocking news.

Wooden Face was the honourary drummers and sang as everyone entered the circle at 7 p.m. with each group of dancers entering behind the flag carriers.

Heavy fog hung over the powwow grounds the first evening, but they were grateful the rain held off.

The following day at 1 p.m., the grand entrance began, with a drone flying overhead to take in all the festivities.

There is no cost to attend the event, and everyone is encouraged to come and join in and learn about the cultures of the Indigenous people. These events are always drug and alcohol free. There were many places to purchase food and the famous bannock was available. Vendors had tents set up around the circle.

Announcer Howie Thompson provided quick wit and kept the crowd engaged.

“It is a good day to have a powwow,” he said.

Chief Connie Bigeagle from Ocean Man First Nation said the Creator knows what He is doing and everyone is family. She also invited everybody to the powwow they would hold on Sept. 8-10.

They spoke about the residential school survivors and that the children now are coming out from under the shadow of the residential schools.

Thompson encouraged everyone to get involved and dance, even if they did not have regalia, as it was a time to be a community to-

gether.

Drum beats echoed through the building and the first 10 drum groups to register, with a minimum of five singers per drum group, would receive day pay.

Special categories were for seniors, and one dancer was in her 80s.

Tiny tots came out in their regalia, dancing to the beat of the drums, not missing a step.

The jingles on the regalia shone brightly in the sun, giving them a special place in the circle as they danced.

The 2023 graduates were honoured along with the students that attended the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax. Saskatchewan won the most medals of any province with 176.

The chicken dance initiation created some fun with more events added later in the day.

As the White Bear powwow came to an end, they were thankful the rain held off during the event.

It was now time for the White Bear First Nations people to move forward and heal.

As the drums began to beat, the dancers came into the circle with their dignitaries carrying the flags.

Photo by Stephanie Zoer

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Fri - Sun, September 8 to 10 - Wildhogs Bike Rally

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Lions International Peace Poster Contest

By Heather Vermeersch

Every year, Lions International hosts a global contest that encourages children ages 11-13 to creatively express what peace means to them.

The 2023-24 contest theme is Dare to Dream. Students are encouraged to share their unique images of peace with others, so that we may all have greater tolerance and international understanding.

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization, with 1.4 million members in more than 48,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. In addition to their efforts to conquer blindness, they also make a strong commitment to community service and helping youths throughout the world.

The Carlyle District

Lions Club is part of this International organization and will be holding a contest this year for a peace poster. We are inviting children ages 11-13, as of Nov. 15, to submit a poster by Sept. 29 for a chance to win a prize of $100 and to have your poster sent on to the Lions provincial convention in October.

Lions at the convention choose a winning poster from a pool of six and then send it to the next level for further judging. Posters are judged from a pool of 18 and one poster is selected to send on to the international contest, where the grand prize winner receives US $5,000, while 23 merit award winners receive US $500.

We have included a few sample posters that were created in Saskatchewan last year and you can check out the grand prize and merit award

posters at lionsclubs.org/ peaceposter for more samples.

This is a great opportunity for young artists to show their talent and we are excited as a club to see what talent there is in our community. If you have more questions you can contact Heather Vermeersch at lionheathervermeersch@ gmail.com and we look forward to seeing posters come pouring in.

Contest rules and conditions are included here and posters can be dropped off at the Observer Office.

Get started and spend time this summer creating your Dare to Dream poster!

Contest rules and conditions

Entries not meeting the rules and conditions listed below will be disqualified:

The contest’s theme is Dare to Dream.

The contest is open to students who will be 11, 12 or 13 years of age, as of Nov. 15. Eligible birth dates are Nov. 16, 2009, through Nov. 15, 2012.

Artwork must be no smaller than 13 inches by

20 inches (33 centimeters by 50 centimeters) and not larger than 24 inches by 20 inches (50 centimeters by 60 centimeters). Do not mat or frame artwork.

•Only one entry per student per year, and each entry must be the work of only one student.

•All artwork must be the individual student’s original creation. Duplications are not accepted.

•All media are accepted. Chalk, charcoal and pastel entries should be sealed with a fixative spray to prevent smear-

ing. Do not laminate entries.

•Three-dimensional entries will not be accepted. Nothing may be glued, stapled or attached to the artwork in any way.

•The use of lettering or numbering on the front of the poster, in any language, is not allowed. All artist signatures or initials should be written on the back of the poster.

•Artwork should be done on a flexible material so it can be rolled for shipping in a mailing tube. Do not fold the poster.

A Maryfield winner from 2022 Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Photo courtesy of the Carlyle District Lions Club

Arcola Rough Stock Rodeo continues to grow

By Stephanie Zoer

The Arcola Rough Stock Rodeo had new events added to the program to go along with its existing offerings.

It takes a mountain of volunteers to make this event happen and it started many weeks in advance to get the show on the road.

This year it was all hands on deck when a new pavilion was built as a joint project between the Arcola Fair Society and the Arcola Rodeo.

The large, permanent structure needed several work bees. One was for the roof after the trusses were put up and the metal needed to be placed. Another was for the canvas tarps that needed to be installed on the walls for protection against wind and rain.

It will house the beer gardens, stage and dance floor for the rodeo and hold many other events throughout the warmer months.

On Aug. 25 the excitement for the rodeo started to build at the grounds when barrel racers arrived to register and tried to qualify for the top 10 the main event that evening.

Around 65 horses and riders came to turn and burn the barrels.

When spectators arrived later in the day, the rough stock supplied by Primetime Rodeo, Lazy S Bucking Bulls and Bar H Stock Contractors were penned in the back and ready to put on a show.

Pre-show entertainment would be the Truco Trick riders. These three young women wowed the crowd with their stunts on horseback. While the riders stood on their

horses or hung from the sides, the faithful horses did not miss a stride.

Kingston Midstream did a cheque presentation as they helped with the financial end of the pavilion, as did the Town of Arcola and the RM of Brock.

O Canada was performed by Reagan Kohler-Hjertaas and then the show began.

With the crowd geared up to cheer, the bareback event was first up and five riders tried beating the eight second clock. Colton Ouelette from Rapid View won the round on True Blue.

Novice bareback had three competitors and Noah Suchorab from Regina came out on top.

Eight teams took their turn at team roping a steer, and it would

be Brent Cutler from Carlyle and Ward Cutler from Virden, Man., who took home the heeler and header buckles.

The saddle bronc class was large with 17 riders. The horses gave it their all to get rid of their riders and it was be Cameron Lang and Luke Shields who would stick to the saddle and take the win.

Next was on to the junior steer riding. This group had 11 riders, and several made it to the eight-second mark, bringing the crowd to life with some close scores. In the end, Gunner Armstrong from Shellbrook took the win with a score of 72.

Novice saddle bronc brought 10, riders with two riding for the eight seconds. Zane King’s

score was 74, giving him the win.

A new event this year was the sheep scramble. Youngsters ran into the arena chasing down the loose sheep, trying to grab a ribbon off the animal’s neck. The winner Cordell did the quickest job of this.

Wild pony races have a team of three, and seven teams entered, including a team of Cornerstone Credit Union employees, but it did not pay off for them as Shiloh Mickler, Wyatt Mickler and Caycen Wyatt were the ones to ride the ponies home.

The top 10 contestants from the day’s barrel racing jackpot came back to compete for the main event. These women were riding for the win and the scores

were close. Ashley Weber clocked a 17.077-second run to take home the buckle.

Next was wild horse race time. Four groups attempted this with Will Foster, San Turcotte and Jordan K. taking the win.

Fifteen novice bull riders did their best to ride for eight seconds, and Lucas Ozirney had a score of 79 for the win.

Women’s ranch bronc brought lots of excitement and was a new event this year. The five women all struggled to remain on for a qualifying ride.

Bull riding was the last event of the night with 14 riders wanting bragging rights. These bulls were aggressive and had many riders bucked. Holden Atkinson from Black Diamond, Alta.,

Storms brought heavy rain, but no tornado

Some areas of southeast Saskatchewan were hit hard by a late-summer storm on Aug. 23.

Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for the RMs of Coalfields, Enniskillen, Moose Creek and Mount Pleasant, and all of the towns and villages within those RMs, due to the risk of thunderstorms spawning a tornado.

Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall were all possible due to the

weather system. Photos posted to the Town of Alameda's Facebook page showed that trees were knocked down due to the weather, while other areas were under water.

Severe thunderstorm warnings were also issued for a number of RMs in the southeast, and severe thunderstorm watches were issued for Estevan, Weyburn and other communities, although those warnings were lifted within a couple of hours.

won riding Sling Shot with a score of 73.

The pickup men for the evening where Blade Young and Kevin Smith. To entertain the bulls and keep the riders safe were Caleb Bedford and Cody Strandquist.

Food vendors had a steady flow of customers all night long with some items running out due to the demand.

The Johner entertained the crowd on the new stage in the pavilion. Joining them were special guests The Johner Boys.

As the evening cooled off, the dance floor filled, and the music turned up to finish off another year at the Arcola Rough Stock Rodeo. For additional photos, please see Observed At on Page 7.

Novice bull riders showed the crowd what great rides look like. Photo by Stephanie Zoer

The Town of Alameda was among those to be hit hard by a storm on Aug. 23. Photo sourced from the Town of Alameda's Facebook page

Report from the Saskatchewan Legislature

By Cannington MLA Daryl Harrison

In response to concerns raised by parents, the Dustin Duncan recently announced new parental inclusion and consent policies for Saskatchewan schools.

(Editor’s note: Duncan announced the policies while he was still education minister. A new education minister was announced on Tuesday).

As of Aug. 22:

•Schools must seek parent/guardian permission when changing the preferred name and pronouns used by students under the age of 16 in the school. For students 16 and over, parent/guardian consent is not required;

•Parents/guardians must be informed about the sexual health education curriculum and have the option to decline their children’s participation; and,

•Boards of education must immediately pause involvement with any third-party organization, such as the ARC Foundation and the SOGI 1 2 3 Program, connected to sexual health education as the ministry undertakes review of educational resources to ensure alignment with curriculum outcomes. Only teachers, not outside third-parties, will be able to present sexual education materials in the classroom. This directive does not include professionals employed by government ministries or the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Parent/guardian involvement is critical in every student’s education. While all of Saskatchewan’s school divisions had policies in place dealing with these matters, it was important to standardize these policies and ensure consistency of parental inclusion.

Saskatchewan schools will continue to ensure safe learning environments where all students feel included, protected and respected is growth that works for everyone.

Throughout the summer, we have continued to receive great news about Saskatchewan’s economy. This June, the province’s wholesale trade had increased by 70.5 per cent compared to June 2022, with a total value of $7.2 billion. Our province ranked fourth in Canada in year-over-year wholesale trade growth. As of July, housing starts are also up by 50.7 per cent compared to July

2022, ranking us second among the provinces.

Our strong and robust economy allows us to invest in the programs and services that mean the most to Saskatchewan people. As many parts of Saskatchewan continue to experience below normal levels of moisture, our government is committed to supporting the industries most impacted by drought, like agriculture.

The Water Security Agency (WSA) recently announced an investment of $700,000 to fund water management projects for agriculture producers and local governments. Applicants can receive up to $95,000 per project based on a cost-sharing approach.

The WSA is also launching a new $500,000 pilot program to assist rural municipalities and irrigation districts with the cost of replacing aging infrastructure, like culverts and bridges. To be eligible, culverts or bridges must cross WSA canals or other conveyances while maintaining current flow rates.

Although it is very dry this year, we know a major rainfall event can change that and flooding can occur quickly and unexpectedly here in Saskatchewan. That’s why the WSA is also investing another $500,000 in the Flood wDamage Reduction Program to help communities implement pro-active flood damage prevention and reduction measures.

Applications for the FDRP are open until Oct. 1 and project work

must be completed by March 31, 2024. To learn more about these programs and others offered by the WSA, please visit wsask.ca.

Our government is committed to not only supporting agriculture producers in challenging times, but also promoting agricultural products to the province’s global trading partners. David Marit, the Minister of Agriculture, recently had the opportunity to promote Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector at the Tri-National Agriculture Accord, held in Saskatoon Aug. 1416. Delegations from across North America, including Canada, the United States and Mexico, gathered to work together collaboratively on agricultural trade and development issues.

Industry participants saw Saskatchewan agriculture in action, with visits to the Crop Development Centre Kernen Research Farm to learn about the site’s ecological studies, grazing studies, crop breeding, crop production and crop and weed management research, and the Wanuskewin Heritage Park to learn about the restoration of grasslands and the return of bison.

Summer is winding down and hunting season is just around the corner, so now is the time to plan and prepare. The Saskatchewan Hunters and Trappers Guide can be found at Saskatchewan. ca/hunting or at Ministry of Environment field offices with front counter service, licence issuers, conservation

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Quadriplegic Kevin Mills brought his cross-country cycling tour to the southeast

By Stephanie Zoer

Kevin Mills, his wife Heather and their then18-month-old son were enjoying a family vacation in Cuba in February of 2009.

They had travelled to the island for Mills’ sister’s wedding.

A few days before the special occasion, Mills – who hails from Newmarket, Ont., was in the ocean enjoying a leisurely swim when a rogue wave took his body and slammed him onto the ocean floor, changing his world forever.

Mills was instantly paralyzed with an injury to his C6 vertebrae.

Once family retrieved him from the water, it took another three days before he was airlifted by a military carrier back to Canada. He never made it to the wedding.

Mills was then transported by medivan to Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital, where he would

remain for three weeks and a further five-month stay in Lyndhurst.

Mills was 28 years old at the time. He is now 43 and his son Evan is 16 years old.

At first Mills felt he would get better if he got stronger, but soon reality set in, and he realized that this is the way his life would be.

Mills has use of his biceps and shoulders but does not have a lot of mobility in his hands.

Nikki Davenport became Mills’ neuro trainer and Heather started a non-profit organization called Walk it Off to raise awareness for the injury. This program has been running for 12 years.

Davenport and Mills often biked in the park, and one day Davenport told Mills she had an important question to ask him: if he would be interested in biking across Canada. Mills said he almost crashed his manual chair. It did not take Mills

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Mills has a specialty bike that attaches to his modified wheel chair, and the training began.

On May 24 in Cape Spear, N.L., the trip began.

This adventure was to bring awareness about people in wheelchairs, how accessible places can be and most of all to show this could be done.

With Candance Wyns behind the wheel of the RV, the trio started to

head west.

Along the way, they have dealt with some interesting weather. Still in Newfoundland, they had gale-force winds of 120 kilometres per hour and in New Brunswick they had torrential downpours.

In Quebec Mills bike was stolen off the back of his RV but these negatives did not stop them or slow them down.

“Northern Ontario had some crazy steep and long hills,” said Mills, which did slow them down a little, and some of the highways are not really wide up there.

They hit the highways of Saskatchewan with the hopes of doing 100-125 kilometres per day.

The group camped at Kenosee Lake on Aug.

25. Although they arrived late, they still took the opportunity to check out the lake and enjoy the view, and they stopped at the ice cream store, where they ran into the owner who donated to their cause.

“This was so kind, and the people here are kind,” said Davenport.

The next day they travelled to Regina and met up with Mills’ wife and son, and took a few days to relax before hitting the road again. Heather and Evan remained in Ontario through this trip.

With the mountains coming up they know it will be a little more treacherous, but the end goal is to reach Vancouver Island, touch the ocean and to bring awareness across Canada.

Graduates from the 1960s reunite in Wawota

By Myrna Olson

Some members of the 1963-64 graduating class in Wawota came together to attend the Heritage breakfast and watch the parade on Wawota’s Heritage Day.

Those present were Lynne Johnson of Moosomin, Larry and Marion Husband and Bruce and Minerva Scammell of Wawota, Lois Greenbank from Kenosee Lake, and Clint Swanson of Weyburn. They toured the museum and gathered in

the valley for lunch before saying their good-byes.

Shirley Corkish’s granddaughter, Esme, from Regina spent a night with her. The next day they attended the Kitchen Party at Kenosee Lake where Michelle Corkish was displaying her art and granddaughter, Eden, was participating in the fiddle music program.

Sympathy to the Grey family on the passing of Ron Grey on Aug. 18 at 80 years of age. Sympathy to his wife Judy, and

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John (Erin) and Shalila (Sheldon) Steinke and grandchildren Josh, Delaney, Kye and Tilar. Ron and Judy and family were long-time former residents when Ron was our pharmacist.

Gail Engle visited with family in Calgary recently. Her grandson Quinn and his wife Lauren were there with their infant twins Arthur and Ellis.

The museum’s summer kids program is finished for the season with the final one held on Aug. 22. The children were treated to a special guest, Jean Bogner, who was a former teacher in the Bethany School. Bethany School is on the museum

grounds and a short lesson was taught there each week.

Bogner explained to the kids about the school, how kids travelled to school, started the heater, carried in water and tackled many outdoor activities. There were some interesting questions from the attentive children.

News has been received of the passing of Joyce Aitken at Hillcrest Place on Aug. 21. She was 99 years old. She will be reunited with her husband Alex, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. A private family graveside service will take place later in Wawota.

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Kevin Mills and Nikki Davenport were happy to reach the Welcome to Saskatchewan sign. Photo by Nikki Davenport

Photos by Stephanie Zoer

Bike Rally Wildhogs

Inaugural Wildhogs Bike Rally set to rev up Arcola

By Sydni Sproule

The town of Arcola is about to experience the thunderous rumble of motorcycles and the atmosphere of camaraderie as it plays host to the much-anticipated inaugural Wildhogs Bike Rally.

Set in Prairie Place Hall, this three-day event promises to be a celebration of motorcycle culture, community spirit and philanthropy.

From Sept. 8-10, the Prairie Place Hall in Arcola will transform into a hub of excitement, with the Wildhogs Bike Rally taking centre stage. Motorbike enthu-

siasts, thrill seekers and families alike are invited to join in on the actionpacked weekend.

In the heart of Arcola, the Wildhogs Bike Rally’s offerings on Sept. 9 promise a blend of excitement, flavour, competition and togetherness, creating an experience. It kicks off with a hearty pancake breakfast, fuelling attendees for the adventures ahead. It’s also a way to mingle with fellow participants and start the day on a high note.

The heart of the rally beats strongest during the much-anticipated motorbike ride. Promis-

ing an journey through the scenic landscapes encircling Arcola, this ride is more than just a chance to feel the wind in the hair, it’s a showcase of unity and an unbridled passion for motorcycles.

Adding to the spirit of the event further are the food booths and beer gardens, offering an array of culinary delights and refreshing beverages. Attendees are treated to flavours that cater to every palate. The rally isn’t just about motorcycles; it’s a feast for riders.

For those seeking a dash of friendly competition, a selection

of games awaits. It’s a chance to engage in playful rivalries, share laughter and make memories that will last long after the event concludes. Sports enthusiasts have the chance to showcase their skills and athleticism in the slow-pitch tournament.

As the sun sets on a day of excitement, a pig roast supper takes centre stage, providing a hearty meal that recharges attendees after the day. It’s a moment to relax, unwind, and relish the flavours of the region while reflecting on the day’s experiences.

Culminating the

event is a musical extravaganza featuring live performances that invite attendees to dance the night away. The echoes of engines are replaced by the rhythm of music, creating a fitting conclusion to a day marked by adventure, camaraderie and the shared love for motorbikes.

The Wildhogs Bike Rally is also about giving back to the community. All proceeds from the event will be donated to three worthy causes: the Arcola Daycare, Carlyle Cubs Early Learning Centre and Arcola Prairie Place Hall. By participating in the rally, attendees are not

only embracing the spirit of adventure but also contributing to the wellbeing of the community.

Anticipation for the first annual Wildhogs Bike Rally continues to build. With its mix of exhilarating rides, delectable food, engaging games and live entertainment, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all who attend. Whether you’re a motorbike enthusiast, a local resident, or a visitor from afar, the Wildhogs Bike Rally is an opportunity to come together, celebrate a shared passion, and make a positive impact on the community.

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CEDA is a trucking company known nationwide

By Stephanie Zoer

CEDA is a trucking company that has a presence across the country.

They have three locations in Saskatchewan, including one in Arcola. The others are in Estevan and Regina.

Bob Lawrence is the operations manager in Arcola, and he said

CEDA bought and took over Gibson Energy, formerly know as Little Hawk, in May 2019.

They focus mainly on supplying specialty equipment to the southeast corner of the province in the oil sector, but they are not limited to this area alone.

In Arcola they presently operate 12 trucks, including hydrovac

trucks. These trucks are equipped with a pump which is designed to suck liquids, sludge or slurries into a tank of the truck.

Water trucks and pressure trucks are also part of the fleet. Pressure trucks pump fluids at a high pressure into pipes or wellheads to thoroughly check and test for leaks.

Also on the lot are combo trucks, body job, vac trucks and steamer/ boiler trucks. These trucks all play an important role in the oilfield works.

Another one is the wash truck.

Their main focus is specializing in turnaround which includes tank and vessel cleaning, vapour suppres-

sion, cannon washing and building washing.

This also includes the day-to-day jobs which consist of facility work, pipeline installation and construction builds.

The core values of CEDA are the safety of their people, the integrity and trust of their customers. They feel it is important to com-

municate with everyone involved and to take accountability for their work.

They have a 24hour dispatch service for issues that may arise after hours, so they are always available to keep everyone safe and happy.

CEDA looks forward to serving the southeast for years to come.

This is one of the 12 trucks that CEDA operates out of Arcola. Photo by Bob Lawrence

Golf tournament supports fire hall expansion

By Stephanie Zoer

The Manor and the R.M. 63 Fire Department held their fourth annual golf tournament on Aug. 26 at the Carlyle Golf Course.

Manor Fire Chief Brayden Rowley said this year the funds raised would go towards the fire hall expansion in Manor.

Rowley became the fire chief in 2020 after joining the department in 2017.

“At first it was a dream to have the expansion,” said Rowley. In 2022, it was put into motion and became a reality.

The 40-foot by 56-foot expansion has the floor poured with concrete and now they await the builders, who hopefully will start in the beginning of September.

They hope to have space for a training hall.

“They have five units right

now and only two overhead doors which makes it pretty tight in there,” said Rowley.

Over the past years they have hosted several fundraisers, which include Chase the Ace, held at the King George in Manor on Friday nights throughout the winter months.

On St. Patrick’s Day they hold a chili cookoff and social at the Manor Community Hall.

After the Manor Fun Daze Parade, they hold the annual barbecue and the past few years have held a raffle on a barbecue and smoker.

It was decided this year that the funds from the golf tournament would go towards the fire hall expansion.

The 18-hole tournament had a shotgun start at 11 a.m. with 68 golfers taking to the greens. They even had a holein-one prize, with the chance to win $15,000, sponsored by

Manor Agencies.

It was a four-person best ball game with some holes having a mini game.

At hole No. 1 they had a men’s long putt and hole 2, a men’s long drive, which had to land on the fairway.

Hole 3 was a chance to win the cash and hole 4 had the

women’s long putt. Hole 5 was closest to the boot or shoot for the hole; it was players choice.

Hole 6 had scene patrol with players having to go around the pylons, and hole 7 was the shortest drive.

Hole 8 players had to shoot closest to the fire hose that was on the fairway and hole nine

was the women’s long drive. Each player went home with a door prize and at hole 5, burgers and hotdogs were cooked up.

It took several hours for the game to be completed and according to Deputy Chief Kent Lees, everyone had a fun-filled day.

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From left, Karen Zarn, Judy Halvorson, Kim Halvorson, Bill Shiels, Wade Parker, Doreen Lamotte. Jean Coderre and Randy Coderre enjoyed the great weather for a golf tournament. Photo by Kent Lees

Ryder Cup contested at Kenosee and White Bear

By Stephanie Zoer

The Ryder Cup began as a men’s golf competition with teams from Britain and the United States in 1927, named after an English businessman Samuel Ryder.

The event is now jointly administered by

the PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe, and it features the best of the U.S. and Europe.

Many golf clubs have taken on their own versions of the event and Golf Kenosee has held one for 23 years against White Bear Golf Course.

The showdown was

held on Aug. 26 and 27, beginning in Kenosee on the first day with an 18hole better ball. The next 18 holes are alternate shots, where the two golfers take turns hitting the ball.

At the end of the first day of golf, Kenosee was up 9-3.

On Sunday they travelled to White Bear and played singles matches over 18 holes, where there were 12 points up for grabs.

Golf Kenosee won the singles matches 7 1/24 1/2, and won the Ryder Cup 16 1/2-7 1/2.

Ben Brown is the

manager at the pro shop at Golf Kenosee. He organizes the tournament and then takes part in the game as well, but allows the captains to pick the players.

“The weather was perfect for the tournament and both golf courses were in great

Cecile Anderson feels the need for speed

By Stephanie Zoer

Cecile Anderson is still going strong at the age of 66 when riding her horse Smoke.

Anderson was raised on a farm near Lampman with her parents Cecil and Doris McCurdy.

Her dad raised ponies. They were trained for riding and for pulling a cart. These were not Shetland ponies, but larger and just under the 14-hand mark.

Anderson is the only one of her siblings that fell in love with horses and she continued with them.

Living in Frobisher with her husband Ray, her horses are on a parcel of land close to home.

There is something about the speed that Anderson loves and so she got into barrel racing and has done so for many years.

Her horse Smoke is an 11-year-old quarter horse that Anderson trained.

A horse will let the rider know if it enjoys its job and not all horses are meant to be barrel racers. Others are not good for the show ring.

If a horse does not want to run barrels, they will not want to go into the gate or will run the walls.

Some horses that do enjoy barrels prefer a harder-

packed ground, while others seek soft, deep sand to perform in, and this is the ground that Smoke enjoys.

When Anderson started Smoke, it was with drills until her horse figured it out. Once this happened, they started walking the barrel pattern. When Smoke was ready, she began to pick up speed.

Recently Anderson went to the Grace and Grit Slot Race, and it was here that she won the 5D Championship.

Over the years, Anderson has won 20 belt buckles. Although she does not wear them while racing as it may get caught on the saddle horn, they are tucked in a drawer for safe keeping.

Anderson has also won three trophy saddles that sit on display in her living room. They have never been used as they have a 14-15-inch seat and she rides in a 13 inch seat, which is quite a difference when looking to stay in the saddle.

In September, Anderson will attend the Manitoba Barrel Racing Association event in Brandon. At this event, there will be 250 horses and riders ready to compete.

Qualifying is required to take part in this event. A person must ride in two jackpots in Manitoba and three in Saskatchewan or Alberta.

To qualify for a Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association event, a rider needs to take part in six jackpots that are sanctioned by the SBRA. She has never ridden in an Alberta event and this

is something that is on her bucket list to do.

Anderson hopes to continue riding as long as she is able. She does have a torn rotator cuff, but still climbs on her horse to do barrels and

shape,” said Brown. “We get treated great by the courses and restaurants and it is such a treat to be part of this weekend.”

“The competition with the guys from White Bear is always a good test of golf,” he added.

loves every minute of it. She feels Smoke may be her last barrel horse and they will grow old together. She plans to enjoy each and every time she goes to a barrel event.

These are all the players that took part in the Ryder Cup Gold Tournament between Golf Kenosee and White Bear. Photo by Ben Brown

Cecile Anderson and her horse Smoke enjoy a quiet moment before entering the arena for their turn at the barrels. Photo courtesy of Cecile Anderson

School division provides update on cyberattack

The South East Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD) has sent an update to parents and guardians regarding the cyberattack that happened in the division earlier this year.

In a letter, the school division said it has completed a thorough review of affected systems and data to assess the full extent of the incident, but unfortunately, it has been unable to identify what information was impacted specifically.

“We do not know if any of your child’s personal information was impacted by this incident or not,” the division said in a letter sent to parents Monday. “The purpose of this letter is to alert you to the possibility that some of your child’s personal information may have been impacted, and to provide you with information regarding steps you may wish to take to protect them and their information.”

According to the division, on Feb. 8, it dis-

covered an unauthorized third party had gained access to its network. While the intrusion was promptly terminated, it was not before the unauthorized third party was able to copy some of SECPSD’s data to a cloud storage service outside of the network.

“We immediately deployed countermeasures to protect our network from further unauthorized access and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to assist us in containing, remediating and investigating this incident,” the division said. “We also reported the matter to the RCMP and contacted the cloud storage service provider to have the accounts associated with this incident permanently suspended.”

The division said it has been monitoring the dark web and it is not aware of any evidence to suggest that the copied data has been published or otherwise exploited for any fraudulent purposes.

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

The proposed bylaw will rezone a specific property from C – Commercial to A – Agriculture.

AFFECTED LAND

The affected land shown with an “X” is legally described as Parcel C Plan 77R31028 Ext 0 SW 14-11-01 W2.The land is approximately 1/4 mile west of the Town of Wawota on Provincial Highway 48 as shown on the following map.

REASON

The reason for the amendment is to allow for the housing of agricultural animals in a non ILO.

PUBLIC INSPECTION

Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Municipal Office between the hours of 8:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

Since the most recent communication earlier this year, the division has concluded its forensic investigation. It has also made considerable efforts to determine specifics of the copied data. Those efforts included utilizing two leading forensic investigators to attempt to identify which files and information were impacted.

The division was advised that there is insufficient evidence on both fronts to make that determination.

“As a result, we set about reviewing and analyzing information on systems determined to have been accessed, and in file directories we suspect the copied data originated from. Through that process, we identified certain information pertaining to students enrolled in SECPSD schools during the recently-concluded school year,” the division said.

In consultation with third-party cybersecurity experts, the division says it has implemented a number of enhanced security measures to prevent against a similar incident from occurring

in the future.

The review of the impacted systems revealed the following data types in relation to students: name, date of birth, home address, phone number, school email address, gender, health card number, allergies, information and school-related information (e.g., student number, achievements and grades). The name and email address of a parent or guardian was also identified.

“For clarification, we do not know if any of your or your child’s personal information was impacted by this incident or not. As we cannot rule it out entirely, and we take the protection of the personal information we collect seriously, we are providing

VILLAGE OF GLEN EWEN WATERWORKS FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FOR 2022

Waterworks Revenues for 2022 - $64,658 Waterworks Expenditures for 2022 - $92,380

Comparison of waterworks revenues to expenditures expressed as a ratio:

This means that for 2022, water and sewage work revenues covered 70% of the total expenditures. Overhead costs of the water treatment plant can be attributed to the reason expenses exceeded revenues. Turbidity numbers ranged from 0.13 to 1.28.

you with this notice out of an abundance of caution,” the school division said.

“In addition, we want to provide you with information you can utilize to help mitigate against the potential risks of identity theft or fraud and alleviate some of the concerns you may have regarding this incident.”

The division recommends parents remain vigilant regarding common threats of fraud and identity theft including the following:

•If you receive an unexpected communication purporting to be from the SECPSD, asking for your or your child’s financial or personal information, the division asks people to consider such communications to be fraudulent, and contact the undersigned immediately.

•Never respond to any unsolicited requests for your or your child’s financial or other personal information.

•Remain vigilant

about any unauthorized transactions on your or your child’s financial or credit accounts. If you see anything that looks suspicious, or suspect fraudulent transactions have taken place, call the associated bank immediately.

•Remain vigilant of any phishing or spoofing attempts. Spoofing is an impersonation tactic used in phishing campaigns to deceive individuals into thinking that a communication, usually either a letter or email, is from a trusted source and to leverage that trust to obtain additional information about the recipient or to defraud them.

•Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from suspicious emails.

The division says people have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner regarding this incident or the handling of it should they wish to do so.

PUBLIC HEARING

Council will hold a public hearing on September 14, 2023 at 9:00 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 comments received at the hearing (or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing).

Issued at The Rural Municipality of Wawken No. 93 this August 25, 2023. Administrator Katelyn Ethier

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

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Glen Ewen Mixed 4-H Achievement Day results

Annual elm tree pruning ban comes to an end

Carving pumpkins, sipping apple cider and pruning elm trees: all these activities are signs of the approaching fall season, as the annual ban on pruning elm trees lifts on Sept. 1.

healthy branches are easier to recognize when leaves are still present.

Tips to keep elm trees healthy include:

nated disposal location nearest to you.

The Glen Ewen Mixed 4-H Club held their Achievement Day for sheep in conjunction with the Alameda Regional 4-H Show and Sale on June 10.

The judges for the day were Simon Brody and Romney Kent of England.

In market lamb,

the top four were Kerri Walker, Eli Bartlett, Abby Bartlett and Paden Hitchens.

In ewe lamb, Walker was first again, followed by Eli Bartlett and Abby Bartlett. Abby Bartlett was first in yearling ewe, followed by Walker.

Walker was first for ewe with lamb at side, followed by Abby and Eli Bartlett.

Eli Bartlett won for

mature ewe, followed by Abby Bartlett and Walker.

Hitchens won for junior showmanship. Walker was second and Abby Bartlett was third.

Eli Bartlett had the top entry for intermediate showmanship and intermediate judging.

Missing was Kesler White.

A sheep sale was held that day as well.

Year-end pool party held in Alida

By Edel Cowan

The Alida Swimming Pool staff and members held their year-end pool party Aug. 24 with a good crowd in attendance. Everyone enjoyed the barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs.

Those in attendance also enjoyed games and received prizes. Another season at the pool is

over. Appreciation goes to those who supported the pool and attended lessons. Kudos to the staff; they did another awesome job.

Leonard and Lil Patton visited with his brother Don and Linda Patton at Choiceland. While there, they attended the grand opening of the museum and were lucky winners of a

smoker. Congratulations folks, enjoy you smoker.

Edel Cowan attended the memorial service for her cousin Evelyn Svorkdal in Estevan on Aug. 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Harvest continues on in full force now. Hopefully all continues to move forward and take care while out in the field for those long hours.

Sask. school boards want a pause on new policy

By John Cairns of SaskToday.ca

The Saskatchewan School Boards Association is the latest entity to voice concern about the policy announced recently that requires parents to provide consent on changes to names or pronouns of students.

A letter sent on Thursday from SSBA president Jamie Smith-Windsor to then-Education Minister Dustin Duncan was made public Friday, in which she called for a pause to the policy change announced by Duncan.

The letter states as follows:

“On behalf of the SSBA executive and the 27 boards of education we represent, we are respectfully requesting a reasonable pause on the implementation of the recent policy changes and directives headed out earlier this week. The pause will allow for a complete review and report by the Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth before boards are expected to carry these orders out.

“Boards of education would not be doing their due diligence from both a legal and human rights perspective, serving the students of this province, unless we have assurance that the sudden policy changes and directives are not putting young people in harm’s way and are not con-

trary to the human rights.

“We want to make it very clear that parents/families are full partners in education and that the safety, belonging, inclusion, human rights and desire for equitable outcome for all students remains priority number 1 as boards prepare to welcome back all students to our publicly funded schools this fall.”

NDP Education Critic Matt Love had shared the SSBA letter on the X platform and posted the following remarks:

“This is the letter, the @SaskSchoolBoard sent to Minister Duncan today. Strong words from our 27 public and Catholic divisions. This, in addition to strong words from the @SaskTeachers earlier this week. This is weak and tired governance on display from Moe and Duncan.”

Duncan announced policy changes which includes requirements that parent or guardian consent for students under 16 will now be required to change a student’s name or pronouns in the school. Parents or guardians must also be informed and have the option to decline their children’s participation on the sexual health education curriculum, and boards must also immediately pause involvement with any third-party organizations connected to sexual health education, while the ministry undertakes a review.

To limit the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED), Saskatchewan enforces an elm pruning ban each year from April 1 to Aug. 31. Elm bark beetles, the carriers of the fungus that causes DED, are most active April through August and are attracted to the scent from the fresh cuts that result from pruning.

Early September is an ideal time to prune as elm bark beetle activity is low and un -

•Prune properly, whether you hire someone or do it yourself. Commercial elm tree pruners must have completed a recognized training program or be supervised by someone who has.

•Follow provincial regulations. It is illegal to transport, use or store elm firewood, which can also spread DED.

You are allowed to transport elm wood for disposal, which should be done promptly. Contact your local municipality for the desig -

DED is well established in eastern Saskatchewan and continues to spread, with Prince Albert confirming its first case this year.

By pruning outside the ban period and following the above tips, especially not moving elm firewood, you can help reduce the spread of DED and help to keep Saskatchewan elm trees healthy.

For more information about DED, or if you suspect an elm tree might be infected, call the Ministry of Environment's Inquiry Centre at 1-800-5674224.

The White Bear Education Complex is currently accepting resumes for the following position

1 Full-time temporary EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SECRETARY

All applicants must produce a copy of a current CPIC/Vulnerable Sector Check

The term of this position is for the 2023-2024 school year with a start date as soon as possible.

Please drop off your resume at the White Bear Band office with Leisa Grimes Exec. Sec./Accounts Clerk WBFN Education Board or fax 306-577-2140 or email: wbecexecsec@hotmail.ca

Deadlines for applications is September 8th, 2023.

The White Bear Education Complex is currently accepting resumes for the following position

1 Full-time

EDUCATION FACILITIES Maintenance

All applicants must produce a copy of a current CPIC/Vulnerable Sector Check

This position is to start as soon as possible.

Please drop off your resume at the White Bear Band office with Leisa Grimes Exec. Sec./Accounts Clerk WBFN Education Board or fax 306-577-2140 or email: wbecexecsec@hotmail.ca

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.

The White Bear Education Complex is currently accepting resumes for the following position

1 Part-time

EDUCATION FACILITIES CUSTODIAN

All applicants must produce a copy of a current CPIC/Vulnerable Sector Check

This position is to start as soon as possible.

Please drop off your resume at the White Bear Band office with Leisa Grimes Exec. Sec./Accounts Clerk WBFN Education Board or fax 306-577-2140 or email: wbecexecsec@hotmail.ca

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.

The White Bear Education Complex is currently accepting resumes for the following position

1 Full-time

EDUCATION COOK

All applicants must produce a copy of a current CPIC/Vulnerable Sector Check

The term of this position is for the 2023-2024 school year with a start date as soon as possible.

Please drop off your resume at the White Bear Band office with Leisa Grimes Exec. Sec./Accounts Clerk WBFN Education Board or fax 306-577-2140 or email: wbecexecsec@hotmail.ca

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.

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Back row, from left, Eli Bartlett, Pamela Bartlett, McKenzie Lovell and Myrna Babbings. Front row, Paden Hitchens and Abby Bartlett.  Missing is Kesler White. Courtesy of Myrna-Jean Babbings

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Numerous changes occur in latest cabinet shuffle

By John Cairns of SaskToday.ca

A number of major portfolios are seeing changes after a provincial cabinet shuffle announced Tuesday morning.

Premier Scott Moe’s new cabinet was sworn in at Government House and several portfolios will see changes, including new ministers in both health and rural and remote health, in education, in corrections and policing, and in environment, among others.

Here are some of the notable changes from this latest shuffle:

•Dustin Duncan moves from Education, and will take over from Don Morgan as Minister of Crown Investments Corporation and all major Crowns — SaskPower, SaskEnergy, SaskTel, SGI and SaskWater, as well as Minister for the Public Service Commission.

•Christine Tell moves from Corrections, Policing and Public Safety to take over from Dana Skoropad as Minister of Environment.

•Paul Merriman moves from Health over to Corrections, Policing and Public Safety and Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission.

•Lori Carr moves from Minister of SLGA,

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as well as SaskBuilds and Procurement, to become Minister of Highways.

•Everett Hindley moves from Rural and Remote Health to take over from Merriman as Minister of Health.

•Jeremy Cockrill moves from Highways to take over from Duncan as Minister of Education.

One MLA will be entering cabinet for the first time. Tim McLeod, MLA for Moose Jaw North, becomes Minister or Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors, and Rural and Remote Health. Another, Joe Hargrave of Prince Albert Carlton, is back in cabinet as Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement.

Nine ministers will stay in their portfolios, with Agriculture Minister David Marit now also responsible for the Water Security Agency. Don McMorris also adds Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety and Minister responsible for Workers’ Compensation Board.

Those ministers staying on in their portfolios are:

•Donna Harpauer, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance;

•Jim Reiter, Minister of Energy and Resources;

•Gordon Wyant, Minister of Advanced

Education;

•Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Trade and Export Development, Minister of Immigration and Career Training, and Minister responsible for Innovation and Tourism Saskatchewan;

•David Marit, Minister of Agriculture and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, and Minister responsible for the Water Security Agency;

•Don McMorris, Minister of Government Relations, Minister responsible for First Nations, Metis and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission, Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, and the Minister responsible for Workers’ Compensation Board;

•Bronwyn Eyre, Minister of Justice and Attorney General;

•Gene Makowsky, Minister of Social Services; and

•Laura Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport and Minister responsible for the Status of Women and the Lotteries and Gaming Corporation.

The shuffle was prompted by the recent announcements by Minister for Crown Investments Corporation Don Morgan and Minister of Environment Dana Skoropad that they are not running again in the 2024 election. Both have departed the cabinet, but Morgan now becomes a provincial secretary.

lowing the swearing-in.

“Ultimately, postelection, we’ll see folks that are entering politics. But with some of those decisions comes the need for some rearrangement with respect to how everyone serves within the government of Saskatchewan and cabinet.

“This ultimately, for the most part, looks like the cabinet which we will be going into the last year of our mandate, fourth year of our mandate to serve the people of Saskatchewan. And that’s exactly what I have asked each of these members of the Saskatchewan cabinet to do — is to listen to their colleagues, ultimately our colleagues are listening to our constituents across the province, and to govern to the very best of their ability on behalf of the people that we serve.”

When one reporter asked if Tell’s move to Environment was a demotion, Moe said no.

“There’s no demotions. There’s never a bad seat around the cabinet table,” said Moe. “We have some important work that needs to happen in the Ministry of Environment.”

As expected, many of the questions Moe faced surrounded education, both on the change in education policy as well as funding levels.

Moe also spoke on the recent changes in education policy to require schools to notify parents on name or pronoun changes of students, as well as the ban on thirdparty organizations making sex ed presentations in schools.

Premier Donna Harpauer was staying put in the finance portfolio.

“There no change to the finance portfolio, which shows this tired and out-of-touch government is completely fine with the status quo. It’s time to have a government that will deliver cost-of-living relief for the people of this province.”

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Also, Cannington MLA Daryl Harrison is the new legislative secretary to the Minister of Energy and Resources.

The looming 2024 provincial election and the decision of two cabinet ministers to not run again played a key role in the cabinet shuffle, according to Moe.

The indication from Premier Moe to reporters was that this is the cabinet he wants to carry the government into the election next year.

“As we get into the last number of months or a year, year and a half, prior to an election, there’s always folks who are making decisions to leave politics for various reasons,” Moe said at Government House fol-

During the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Government House Tuesday, Moe paid extensive tribute to Morgan for his years of service. The indication from Moe to reporters was that Duncan was moved to Minister of Crown Investments Corporation based on a need for another senior member of the government in that role to fill Morgan’s shoes.

“Don Morgan’s carried a large workload in the cabinet, in the government of Saskatchewan for many many days and years,” said Moe . “We need a very qualified and competent individual who has been around a while to take on much of that workload and Mr. Duncan certainly is all of those.”

Moe fielded a host of questions from reporters on the new policy, but the premier stood by it. He made the point repeatedly that the policy was “designed to be an inclusive policy. It’s designed to include parents in their child’s school, and bring parents closer to their child’s classroom,” said Moe.

Moe said the new policy was “supported by 100 per cent of our caucus,” and pointed to a recent poll stating 86 per cent of Saskatchewan residents supported the policy as well.

As for the opposition

New Democrats, they dismissed the cabinet changes as more of the same, saying it changed nothing for those facing cost of living increases or those waiting for surgeries.

At a media availability at the Legislature, the NDP’s Nicole Sarauer pointed out that Deputy

As for the change made at education, Sarauer responded “I don’t know why they have Jeremy (Cockrill) in now who’s a much newer MLA, but it seems like it’s just going to be more of the same from the new Minister of Education since they didn’t announce they would be backing away from their policies they announced last week.”

On the education policy changes, Sarauer said it was “disappointing to see the new minister and premier not back down from their changes which we do know will hurt vulnerable kids in the classroom.”

“This policy needs to be scrapped,” said Sarauer.

Sarauer also accused the government of not consulting with those impacted by the policy.

“They didn’t talk to school boards. They didn’t talk to teachers. They didn’t talk to kids. They didn’t talk to those who work with vulnerable youth and it shows in the policy that they created.”

Sarauer also said she was “not surprised” to see a recent announcement of a lawsuit from Egale Canada and UR Pride over the change.

Premier Scott Moe announced a cabinet shuffle on Tuesday. Photo by John Cairns