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Rural community news PAGE 10

Bear Claw Casino reopens to the public

By Kelly Johnson The Observer Those of you that had July 9 as the date for the Bear Claw Casino to reopen would have had made the safe bet.

The doors opened at 6 p.m. that day to the general public for the first time since the popular venue was closed due to the pandemic.

The Bear Claw is one of the most popular spots for people to go for entertainment, drawing clientele from a wide area in the province and other regions.

Those planning to reacquaint themselves or those visiting for the first time will find a safe and secure place to relax for a while. The casino has made several changes to see that all those working or those patronizing the casino are well looked after.

Upon entering the venue customers will be greeted and notice signage with the regu-

lations needed to be adhered to. Sanitizer is placed at the door and all customers will be required to don a protective facemask to enter.

All customers entering will then be required to swipe their client card on the way into the game room and also swipe when exiting. If a customer has no card, they can be issued one or have their personal information recorded so that the casino has a record of all people coming and going from the premises. This practice will allow all people to be tracked and/or contacted should the situation arise that someone would test positive for the COVID-19 virus.

Customers will notice the management has made several other additions to the casino floor in order to operate in a safe manner.

Extra sanitizer stations are set up, protective Plexiglas is installed at

the customer service desk, at the cage and at the food and beverage counter.

Arrows on the floor are to assist movement and barriers separate customers getting service.

The slot machines have been rearranged to accommodate physical distancing for the players. The live game tables have been removed and replaced with electronic table games. The number of stools placed on the game floor for players has also been reduced in order to meet physical distancing requirements. The Fun Zone has had its seating removed and the pool table is moved, as are the arcade games, thus allowing more room on the floor for the slot machines.

Television monitors have been removed where possible and those that remain are not in use, preventing

Patrons will see some changes when going to try their luck upon entering the Bear Claw Casino. Photo by Kelly Johnson the possibility of customers gathering too close together.

Smoking is allowed and food is available.

Customers will be allowed to remove masks

to eat or smoke, and then replace them immediately at finish.

Growlers restaurant, the hotel rooms, boardrooms and multi purpose rooms will re-

main closed till further notice.

The casino will operate seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily and camping is available.

Carlyle RCMP makes arrest in connection with arson incidents The Carlyle RCMP has announced charges in connection with a couple of recent fires at the White Bear First Nation.

According to a news release issued Friday morning, in the early part of July the Carlyle RCMP started investi-

gations into two separate fires that occurred at White Bear. The two properties that were damaged were Ogy’s Restaurant and an unoccupied building located near the playground.

It's believed the two fires were connected.

The Carlyle RCMP has arrested and charged three adult males from the White Bear First Nations with arson. One male has been held in custody, and made his first appearance in Estevan.

The other two males have been released on

conditions with first appearance dates in August.

Their names were not immediately available. * * * In an unrelated matter, one person is facing charges after the Carlyle RCMP conducted a search warrant at a

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residence in Manor on Thursday.

During the search, the RCMP located a loaded nine-millimetre handgun as well as several rounds of ammunition. The handgun also had its serial number removed.

Subsequent searches

on White Bear First Nation resulted in the recovery of even more ammunition.

One male has been charged with several firearm related offences and drug offences.

The male was held in custody until his first court appearance.

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Tourist of the Week

By Kelly Johnson The Observer Kiah Barbosa is from Cavite in the Philippines and is now living in Regina, having moved there 10 years ago.

Barbosa was on an overnight trip to the Moose Mountains for Canada Day with her fiancé Mackenzie and they chose the scenic Kenosee Inn to stay at for their first ever trip to Kenosee Lake.

Barbosa and her fiancé are both working as engineers and they enjoy taking trips by car to see new places throughout Western Canada and the U.S. While visiting Moose Mountain Provincial Park in the short time they had, the couple knocked off two of the park’s hiking trails, noting the peaceful setting and abundance of bird species she was able to observe.

She recommends that anyone visiting the Moose Mountains would really enjoy the beauty of the hiking trails.

“It was perfect weather yesterday,” she said, as the couple celebrated Canada’s birthday in the popular tourist destination.

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Also while traveling, Barbosa says “it is very nice to enjoy different eating establishments and try food, looking for hidden gems.” Barbosa has a trip to Montreal on her list as her most desired place to visit; she was really looking forward to a trip there this past spring to see it and meet her fiancé’s relatives, but the couple had to postpone it due to the pandemic.

Barbosa is eager to travel North America and then possibly tour South America in the future.

Kiah Barbosa was very pleased to have spent Canada Day at Kenosee Lake and very much enjoyed discovering the beauty of the Moose Mountains.

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Also on the list of activities on the short stay the couple went to the main beach for some relaxation and visited the ice cream stand twice.

Other places that Barbosa has traveled include Waterton and Banff National Parks, Calgary and Edmonton in Alberta, and Las Vegas and Phoenix in the U.S. She claims the spot she liked the most is the Butchart Gardens in Victoria, B.C. where Barbosa accepted her

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Chris Lees re-elected as Agribition president The next 12 months will be an interesting time, to say the least, for Arcola’s Chris Lees, who is the chairperson of the board for the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA).

Lees was re-elected to the second year of his two-year term as the president for Agribition during the annual general meeting in late June.

The 2020 edition of Agribition was called off in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Lees and the other members of the executive and the board will have lots to do, as they plan to offer digital programming and more.

“We have a few programs that we’re still involved in,” said Lees.

“We have a mentorship program. We have a scholarship program, an education program, and the education part of it is a huge aspect of the show itself.”

Last year, for example, more than 10,000 children entered the Agribition barns and learned about where their food comes from, how it’s produced and how it gets to

be on their plates.

The decision to cancel this year was tough, but it was one that had to be made.

“We have to be very aware of our exhibitors, our sponsors, our international people and our staff and our volunteers.

We need to make sure they’re safe, and in order to do that, we felt it necessary to postpone the show for this year, and we’re just working towards … 2021 to be bigger and better than ever.”

Lees, whose family has been in the Arcola area since 1882, is proud that his family has been part of Agribition since the first year in 1971.

“My father (Tom) was very influential in getting Agribition started in 1971, and we raised purebred polled Hereford cattle. We showed at the very first show, and our family has shown at all 49 of them,” said Lees.

A lot has changed over the years, especially in the past few years now that it is in the International Trade Centre at Evraz Place.

It doesn’t matter where you’re from, when you

arrive, Lees said you can spend the day touring the trade show, attending the livestock show, a rodeo or other entertaining events.

“There’s a lot of things that you can do, and you can definitely spend a couple of days just touring around, and you probably won’t see it all,” said Lees.

He views Agribition as a valuable event for Saskatchewan because it’s where you get to display your purebred livestock and compete with other breeders from across the continent. Agribition is the largest livestock show in Canada.

As for the board, Lees said it is a diverse group of people with cattle producers joined by other livestock people, rural residents and urban dwellers.

“They’re all hardworking and the main goal they have is to make Agribition the worldclass event that it has become,” said Lees.

Since this year’s Agribition won’t be happening, the 2021 edition will be the 50th year, and it will happen Nov. 22-27.

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“I have no money, no resources, no hopes. I am the happiest man alive.”

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Irrigation project long overdue

By Murray Mandryk Saskatchewan’s dry land farmers have proven many people wrong. The first was John Palliser, who made an 1857-1859 expedition through here to help the British secure the territory from the Americans.

The report on his expedition concluded that what is now Western Canada should be divided into three regions: a northern “cold zone” inhospitable to any agriculture; a middle zone of parkland area suitable for farming; and a southern zone we have come to know as Palliser's Triangle.

Palliser’s Triangle that now accounts for a good portion of southern Saskatchewan farmland was described as “more or less arid" desert and unsuitable for crops but with a “dry climate, sandy soil, and extensive grass cover," that may be suitable for livestock.

According to Palliser more than 160 years ago, only the eastern and northern fringe of the grain belt in Saskatchewan was really fit for farming.

As it turns out, when Palliser travelled through here, this area was experiencing one of its dry cycles worse than normal. In the next 70 years, we’d see massive farm settlers flowing into this area after Canada was created in 1967 and after Saskatchewan joined Confederation in 1905. But the dry cycle would return to Saskatchewan and many farmers would fall victim to the Dirty Thirties dustbowl in the 1930s, partly because of poor soil conservation techniques.

Yet our farmers have proven to be resilient, especially in the past 50 years in which they’ve developed strategies like direct seeding to avoid cultivation and keeping the stubble high rather than burning to converse moisture.

They have similarly adapted to our short grow seasons and comparatively little rain through hardy crop development suitable for the area.

They have found the right blend of fertilizers and chemicals to enhance growth and even built their own seeding and application equipment to best suit their purposes. Farms themselves – at great expense to the communities that once surrounded them – have become bigger and more economically efficient.

The success of Saskatchewan dry land farmers has made them world leaders in the export of cereal grains, oil seeds and pulse crop, but there is reason to fear we have taken this kind of farming as far as we can. Dry cycles and even flooding because of violent weather can be expected to accompany a changing climate. So we have to ask ourselves: what’s the next logical step?

Well, no one can say for sure, but wide-scale irrigation, efficiently managing scarce water resources is important.

This takes us to a recent announcement that the Saskatchewan Party government plans to spend $4 billion during the next 10 years for a 500,000-acre irrigation project for the Regina-Moose Jaw area.

The project pumping Lake Diefenbaker will begin this year with $22.5 million for preliminary engineering work, testing soils and some construction.

In the making for half a century since the original canal work was stopped in 1972, many are welcoming the project as long overdue.

There are reasons to be suspicious of why the government is restarting this project now. One should always be a bit skeptical when large sums of tax dollars start flowing before an election.

But with climate change threats bearing down on us, it can be argued now is also the logical time to look at alternatives. We need to keep in perspective that this is 500,000 acres (again, at a massive $4 billion cost) out of about 33 million seeded acres each year.

We also need to acknowledge a whole host of issues – concerns about adding saline water to the soil, the impact on other provinces, First Nation involvement and the effect on SaskPower’s hydroelectricity produced at the Gardiner Dam. There are a lot of good reasons why this project has been delayed for the past five decades. But there are also a lot reasons why it should go ahead.

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May I have more than a word, please?

Shelley Luedtke I'm usually quite reluctant to recommend books or movies to anyone because it's a highly subjective thing.

There have been times someone has told me to watch or read this or that and after I do, I'm left wondering if that person knows anything at all about me.

But in the past months it has become more and more common for us to wonder what others are watching to fill the extra time many now had on their hands. Canada's number one streaming service said subscribers watched on average 3.2 hours per day, an increase of about an hour from prepandemic habits. It's not surprising we want to know what others are watching to save us time from searching through the seemingly

endless possibilities to find something on our own.

As you click through the various genres there are descriptions and ratings to give you an idea if it's something you might want to try.

Those descriptions are often a few sentences in length. I guess that's too much to read for some. So another option is to watch as title shots float by with just three words to grab your attention. Three words.

It is marketing in its briefest form designed to pique our interest enough that we will give it a look. The key is to choose the right three words; words that adequately reflect the project while attempting to captivate the potential viewer. The words need to be small and understandable, yet big enough to convey an awful lot. Many are quite convincing.

Gritty. Menacing. Slick.

Witty. Forceful.

We might question the power of standalone words to form our opinion but really, we shouldn't. We do it all the time. One word can totally shape how we perceive something-or someone. Addict.

Loner. Ex-con. We con-

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jure an image before we even meet someone.

Or we allow the label to justify an attitude that is likely far from correct.

There is tremendous power contained within the words used to define individuals.

Mentally ill. Disabled.

Survivor. Their mere mention overrides anything else. A word so full because of what we bring to it based on our experience of what we know, or what we think we know. We hear the word and we're quick to form an opinion. It may even shape how we interact or choose not to interact with that individual, even though there is so much more to that person than those words imply.

There are also words we attach meaning to without fully realizing it. Think about the terms we use that are loaded with assumptions. Senior citizen.

Refugee. Plus-size woman. Do our minds start to form a picture without us even thinking too much about it?

What does that picture look like in terms of our impression of someone's abilities physically or intellectually? Just think how narrow that definition

is.

The flip side, of course, is that we give some words power that is not earned and consequently more deference is given than is healthy. Socialite.

Celebrity. Upper class.

They speak and many listen, even though the senior citizen, refugee or plus size individual may be saying something of far greater value. Sadly, we simply won't know because we don't take the time to listen to those who deserve to have our ear.

We need to work harder at digging beyond what the labels suggest and move to a deeper place, one that is a fuller picture of who someone is and not just a snapshot that comes loaded with presuppositions. We shouldn't allow single word descriptions to determine our perception of the whole. It might be okay in choosing entertainment, but not so good in choosing interactions.

While a well selected word may lead us to a movie that is a diamond in the rough, in might also cause us to miss out on a gem of a human being, and that is of far greater value.

That's my outlook.

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Salvaging scrap metals can be full of surprises

By Kelly Johnson The Observer Sparky’s Scrap Metal Recycling is a Manor-based business that buys and sells recyclable scrap metal of any kind. The business is owned and operated by Mark and Tara Preston.

Sparky’s came to be after the salvage outgrew Mark’s towing company, and it was decided to have two separate businesses, each identifiable for the type of work both of the enterprises do, and to be more distinguishable to the customers that they serve.

Sparky’s first began operating as separate company in June 2019.

As many business were affected by the pandemic, Sparky’s actually benefitted somewhat, with less traffic on the road and fewer vehicle accidents. There was more time

for the Prestons to devote to the recycling business. Less time in the tow truck allowed a lot more free time to organize things to manage the recycling more efficiently.

This provided needed time to separate different metals to ship and get the product to buyers, as well as more time to haul in recovered scrap metal.

The scrap metal that Sparky’s recovery usually comes from an area within 100 kilometres of their location and market value determines what is salvageable for a profit.

Much like the towing enterprise, the business is operating at almost at anytime of the day and everyday of the week throughout the year.

The recycling business can be full of surprises and interesting finds and unexpected events, like when a family of foxes was discov-

ered once, when removing an old vehicle.

Unexpected treasures can be found as well. Once they found a Johann Falk Nuremberg magic lantern, which is a projector [complete with hand painted slides] from the early 1900’s. Another very unique treasure was a promotional folding ruler used to advertise Geo Newton’s Blacksmith shop that was home to Carlyle, also dating back to the early 1900s.

The Prestons have an estimated 400,000 pounds of metal to process at present, with more being brought home almost every day, so the heavy lifting will continue for some time.

Sparky’s Scrap Metal Recycling can be found on Facebook and the page has more information on the services the company provides and contact information as well.

Mark and Tara Preston show some of the unique collectables that they have come across when salvaging recyclables, which makes for some very interesting research to identify what they have found.

What is all the barking about?

The Town of Carlyle is now home to some very happy canines and their owners.

Dog owners now have the option of taking their furry friends to the newly opened off-leash dog park in the West Park adjacent to the Moose Mountain Lodge.

The park has two separate enclosures, one for small dogs and one for large dogs. There is a fenced entrance area for leashing or unleashing dogs when coming and going.

The park has plenty of space and there is a sign posted at the entrance

with the rules everyone is asked to follow to make for an enjoyable visit for both owners and their dogs.

The rules, posted in clear view at the entrance, ask owners to use the park at their own risk and to keep dogs leashed when coming and going. Dog refuse must be cleaned up immediately and placed in containers provided in the compound.

Owners should be in the compound at all times to supervise their dog with an available leash, and no more than three dogs under one person’s supervision are allowed at a time.

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Saskota Baseball league brings out fans

By Kelly Johnson The Observer The Saskota Ball League is off to a great start, being that there is not too much anyone can do to entertain themselves outside the confines of their home.

The season started on July 2 with all nine teams from last year ready to go. Four games were played opening night and one team had a bye.

The fans were ready for some baseball with most teams having very good

turnouts and very entertaining games.

The second week of play saw the Oxbow Chiefs play at Kenosee looking for their first win after losing their home opener. The Kenosee Cubs were 1-1 going into the night’s action, after dropping their opener to the Kipling Royals, but coming back to defeat the Carnduff Astros 5-3 in their home opener. Carnduff held an early 3-1 lead in that one before the Cubs went up two in the seventh. Damon Kyle

closed out the Astros with a 1-2-3 inning.

The Cubs started early against Oxbow, chasing starting pitcher Liam Rutten in the first and taking a lead, however Oxbow chased the Cubs starter Jose Reyes in the second inning and went on to a 9-7 victory in front of a large crowd who witnessed a very entertaining game.

The Kipling Royals travelled to Arcola on July 9, gaining their second shutout of the season and keeping their season

perfect at 2-0, also in front of a very good-sized home crowd at the fairgrounds.

The Carlyle Cardinals are also undefeated, shutting out the Carnduff Astros 14-0 in last week’s action, keeping their season perfect and sitting on top of the standings at 3-0.

The season is a short one, so anyone that is looking to see some baseball can check the Saskota league website for schedules, scores and standings.

golfer to choose the term correctly. Doug was golfing at the White Bear Golf Course with friends in what is an annual challenge, playing

for the coveted J.A.B. (just another bogey) trophy.

The annual challenge began in 2000 amongst friends and family; being the reigning champion Boivin had the right to select the course of his choice to defend the title for 2020.

This year the trophy was up for grabs, with only three participants able to make the trip and a local reporter/ course marshal joining up with the group for the round.

Some years the challenge has had as many as 20 golfers participating, all hoping to hold the trophy at day’s end.

The format of play for the one-day match this year was stroke play for all 18 holes, so the best score wins.

Boivin regularly plays golf at Broadview, making the trek to Whitewood weekly for men’s night, and often plays at the White Bear course as well.

Boivin is an avid golfer and has a long list of courses he has golfed at in Saskatchewan, in-

cluding Nipawin’s Evergreen Course, along with Waskesiu, Katepwa, Tor Hill, Avonlea, Deer Valley and Mainprize, to name just a few.

He has played Wolf Creek in Nevada, La Quinta in California, and Teeth of the Dog in Dominican Republic, noting that they are all great golf destinations.

Boivin, if given the choice to play any of the great courses in the world, would choose St. Andrew’s in Scotland, and advocates that if any golfer is looking for a must play course, he would suggest playing the course in Nipawin, right here in Saskatchewan.

Boivin has managed to play over 200 rounds some years, and started golfing in his twenties after a good friend coaxed him to come out and try the game. He has cut back his play and now plays about 100 rounds each year.

Boivin has had one hole in one, coming on the third hole at a course in Palm Springs,

The Kenosee Ballpark drew a crowd to see the home team Cubs go down to the Oxbow Chiefs as the two teams battled in front of an impressive early season turnout in Moose Mountain Park.

Doug Boivin is the Observer’s golfer of the week

By Kelly Johnson The Observer Doug Boivin hails from Broadview and is a very well-rounded

Men’s Night Every Wednesday Tee Times starting at 4pm to 5:30 for 2020 Call pro shop to reserve a spot!

Driving Range and Lessons available

Come Out, Have Some Fun & Challenge The Bear!

18 Holes including Cart $50.00 Valid Monday-Thursday after 1pm

(Offer expires Sept. 2020)

Highway 9 N. 577-4902 Pro Shop

Online booking available www.whitebeargolf.com

Mens Night Tuesdays & Ladies Fun Night Thursdays Tee Times from 2pm to 6pm

Monday - Thursday Specials

18 hole Mid-day starting at 2:00pm $60.00 Cart Included Twilight - $50.00 Cart Included

*We ask that you have rented carts back in by 8:00pm*

Open Full Time For the Season!

WEEKLY EVENING SPECIALS: Monday - Pasta night Tuesday - 8 OZ New York Steak Wednesday - Wing Night is back!

Thursday - Stir Fry

Friday - Fish Friday Saturday - Baby Back Ribs Sunday - Roast Beef

Open Monday-Saturday - 9 am - 9pm Sunday - 9am to 8pm Keep an eye on our website & Facebook page! www.golfkenosee.com

PH: (306) 577- 4422 ext. 3 or email Sherry at golf.kenosee.sherry@sasktel.net

VILLAGE OF GLEN EWEN WATERWORKS FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FOR 2019

Waterworks Revenue for 2019 - $57,934.00

Waterworks Expenditures for 2019 - $61,841.00 Comparison of waterworks revenues to expenditures expressed as a ratio: Revenues

57934

Expenditures

61841 = 0.94 ratio

This means that for 2019, Water and Sewage Works Revenues covered 94% of the total Expenditures. Overhead costs of the water treatment plant can be attributed to the reasonable expenses which exceeded revenues in 2019.

The $5.00 Utility fee that is paid monthly is set aside for future waterworks capital infrastructure. This utility is to establish a fund for upgrading the water treatment plant and replacement/repair of aging infrastructure. In 2019, $4,628.00 was collected and added to the Utility Fund Term Deposit.

In 2019, the Turbidity at the Water Treatment Plant was between 0.11 to 3.70, with (4) four tests in the year not meeting the requirement. We were under (3) three Precautionary Boiled Water Advisories in the year, and after the purchase of a backup generator system for the water plant and sewer lift station, there have been no Precautionary Drinking Water Advisories, which would have been due to a loss of power.

Avid golfer Doug Boivin hoists the J.A.B. trophy for 2020 and is a true champion of “the grand old game” having won the right to choose which course he will defend his title at next year. a 167-yard par 3, doing the damage with a 7-iron, and had his best round to date at the course in Outlook, shooting a 68.

Boivin likes Taylor Made drivers and irons and a Ping putter to knock down his favoured ProV1 ball.

Boivin is a true fan of the “grand old game,” willing to show up

alone, on occasion, and hook up with a group of any skill level and enjoy playing golf at any course anywhere.

“Get out and enjoy this game” is his advice to anyone thinking about taking up the sport and wanting to play.

Boivin defended his title and is this year’s J.A.B. champion.

DAYZI’S

DONUTS & COFFEE TO GO Carlyle’s own Bakery Coffee Shop!

Donuts • Coffee • Sandwiches Take n’ Bake Pizza TO GO Mondays to Saturdays: 6am – 5pm

Located beside the Carlyle Bakery – Downtown Carlyle Carlyle Bakery can also be found at these Retailers Kenosee Lake - Allison's Store Estevan - Little J's Food Town - 938 Eva Street Estevan - Pharmasave - 1239 5th Street

Weyburn Pharmasave - 30-3rd Street Oxbow - Southern Plains Co-op 405 Prospect Ave

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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY The Observer • (306) 453-2525 • Deadlines are Mondays at 3 p.m. (may change due to holidays)

CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS

Pioneer Plumbing & Heating • Residential • Farm • Commercial

Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

For your residential, commercial and service needs.

712 Lalonde St. Whitewood, SK After Hours Call 306-853-7227

* Saskatchewan Gas Contractor

Contact 306-577-8633

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CARLYLE, SASK.

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING EPOXY FLOORING & TEXTURING

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Rock Nicolay Owner Journeyman Phone: (306) 453-6060

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P.K. PAINTING The “Lake” Painter

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Serving the Moose Mountain Area since 1979

FUNERAL SERVICES

Orsted Funeral Home

302 Railway Ave. Carlyle, SK Ph: 453-2400 Fax: 453-2401 For all your granite memorials, bronze memorials and cemetery lettering needs.

*Special Pricing

*All Custom Designs

Ofce Hours: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Monday-Friday

Carlyle United Church 202-2nd St. W. Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. ***

Phone: 306-453-6136 Moose Mtn. Church of Christ Striving to love and honour God and our Neighbours

10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship/Study & Fellowship Everyone Welcome!

Paul Moore 306-575-0218

CALL 577-9598

Colpitts Agencies Ltd. Bookkeeping & Accounting Services Payroll Services Specialize in Quickbooks Prepare & e-file Personal & Corporate Tax Returns Please contact Sheila Colpitts Phone: (306)453-4560 Email: colpitts.agencies@sasktel.net 103-202 Main St. Carlyle

ELECTRICIANS

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Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church Rev. Father Ronald M. Andree Alternate Storthoaks & Bellegarde pm Sunday.......9:00 a.m.

Residential, Commercial & Saturday.......7:30 Oilfield Electrical Contracting Redvers - Sunday.................10:45 a.m.

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* Residential Wiring * Industrial Wiring * Commercial Wiring * Oilfield Services

453-6297 • Carlyle, SK

• Furnace Repair • Air Conditioning • Trenching • Line Locating • Water Pumps

Anglican Church of Canada Five Journeyman Electricians on staff to serve your needs!

Contact Rev. Michelle Moore, (306)577-9704 Jamie Chapman Fast, Friendly Service with Quality Workmanship St. Margaret’s - Manor (Knox United Church)

577-8630

11:00 a.m. Worship

Worship Hours at the Church of Your Choice Roman Catholic Full Gospel Church Welcomes You Service Schedule: Sunday morning Service 10:30 a.m.

Jesus Still Heals Today Wed. evening Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Fri. evening Youth Alive 7:30 p.m.

David & Krista Meisner 306-453-2512

Arcola Alliance Church Growing Families in Christ Building Community for Christ

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Church of Our Lady, Carlyle Rev. Fr. Amado Canaveral Carlyle:

Sunday at 11 a.m.

Kenosee: Saturday at 5 p.m.

Forget: Sunday at 9 a.m.

306-457-3119

306-453-6200

Free Methodist Church

Oxbow/Cantal/

Arcola-Kisbey Carnduff United Rev.Church Father

VinceTimes: Borre Worship Oxbow Kisbey, 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s - 9:00 a.m.

Arcola,Cantal 11 a.m.

Rev. Koshy Davids St. Raphael’ 306-455-0011 Sunday10:45 a.m.

Carnduff Please join us St. Jude - 12:30 p.m. for worship

Rev. Father Vince Borre

Hwy 48 • Wawota

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Pastors Kevin & Bev Kay Church: 306-739-2313

Worship Experiences Carlyle

Every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.

Pastor Couple Rev. Matthew and Michelle Redstone 306-453-2781 Corner of Railway Ave. W & 6th St. W Carlyle

Roman Catholic Oxbow/Cantal/ Carnduff

Rev. Father Wince Borre

Worship Experiences Redvers

Every Sunday at 10:45 a.m.

Pastor Couple Rev. Matthew and Michelle Redstone 306-453-2781 63 Broadway Street Redvers

Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church Rev. Father Ronald M. Andree Alternate Storhaks & Bellagard Saturday.....7:30 p.m.

Sunday .....9:00 a.m.

Redvers - Sunday ..10:45 a.m.

Oxbow St. Joseph’s - 9:00 a.m.

Central St. Raphael’s Sunday - 10:45 a.m Carnduff St. Jude - 12:30 p.m.

Rev. Father Wince Borre

Anglican Church of Canada Contact Rev. Michelle Moorw, (306) 577-9704 St. Margaret’s - Manor (Knox United church) 11:00 a.m. Worship

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FARM EQUIPMENT

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PARTS

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“Where better farmers meet”

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Free Scrap Metal Drop Off

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• Furnaces, Water Heaters • Mowers, Blowers, Patio Furniture, and BBQs • Any loose/stray metal- Tin roofing, house hold metals • Wires, Nut & Bolts, Anything Metal

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Locally Owned

Sparky’s Scrap Metal Recycling

Open Monday to Saturday Tues & Thurs Evenings 5 Stylists

STORAGE

1 Km North of Manor on the #603 Phone (306) 575-7237

Hours: Monday-Sunday Please call for drop off time

We also Buy: • Scrap Vehicles • Used Car Batteries • Farm Machinery • Copper • Aluminum • Steel

LAW OFFICES Orlowski Law Ofce Prof. Corp.

Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed. LL.B.

Tim McGeough, BA, LLB Barrister & Solicitor

Arcola Ofce: Wed. a.m. - Arcola Agencies Building, Phone 455-2277 Redvers Ofce: Wed. afternoon (Carlsen Building), Phone 452-3377 Carnduff Ofce: Thurs. p.m., Phone 482-4077

Estevan Ofce: 1215-5th St. S4A 0Z5 Phone 634-3353 • Fax: 634-7714 email: orlowski.law@sasktel.net

TOWING SERVICES

••• Carlyle Office: Wed. afternoon, Phone 306-577-5520 119 Main Street, Carlyle (Performance Realty Building) ••• Stoughton Office: Thurs. afternoon, Phone 306-457-2509 ••• MAIN OFFICE: 1222-5th St., Estevan, SK Phone 306-634-8822 • Fax 306-634-8837

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MARK’S TOWING 306.575.7237

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• Big Rig Towing • 24 Hour Service • Unlock Service • Boosting • Deck and Wheel Lift Service • Free Scrap and Vehicle Removal

#6 Dr. Arthur Ave., Redvers Colette Branigan • 306.840.7653 www.bridgeroad.ca kc.branigan@sasktel.net

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Maryfield Sunrise Villa News Submitted by Janet Mark Welcome to Betty Walker, our latest resident from Wawota.

Another new face at the north lounge window is our thermometer. Dawn Stewart and son Brayden rescued it, cleaned it and mounted it on a post at eye level.

What an improvement.

From the courtyard window we can watch a robin settling on her eggs. They built the nest between the downspout and the wall. Perhaps it will be a bit noisy in a storm?

An evergreen outside my window has put up two feet of new growth.

Beautiful Maryfield.

We look forward to another night of Happy Hymnsing in the courtyard with Mary Thiessen and Margaret Penner.

Bob came with them last week, and he always brings along the farm report. “The vultures are back, spraying is nearly completed and the crops need more rain.”

Our visitors’ book has now become a Daily List of Visitors during COVID-19. All visitors must buzz in at the front door and sign in their time of arrival and departure.

This is necessary for COVID tracking, in case

of an illness.

During the week of Canada Day, we had more than 25 visitors.

They included Brent, Cole and Rhonda Ries with Dolores; Sandra and Regan Toms with Grace; Ferne Jensen; Donald Baker; P Gruis and John Burke with Ralph and his sister Joan Colborn and Fran Fitzpatrick and Kathleen. Val Puskas and Ray Swanton visited Marie Jensen, Myrtle Chambers and Charlotte Kovach. Ferne Mills went with Donald to Redvers. Joyce Kalmen visited Mildred

Wawota News Submitted by Myrna Olson

Congratulations to Theoren West, son of Rob and Kyla West who recently participated in Maple Leaf Junior Tour Torr Hill golf tournament in Moose Jaw. He won the overall tournament with a 36-hole score of 147 (73, 74).

Born to Kristen Lamontagne and Nathan Day, a second son.

He was born on July 4 and weighed seven pounds, 14.4 ounces. He has been named Brysen David Michael and is a brother for Kasen. He is also a grandson for Bob and Kim Lamontagne and Bob and Patti Day, and a great-grandson for David and Shirley Brimner, Maurice and Arlene Lamontagne, Vicki Podworny and Catherine Day. Peter and Lyn Lincoln of Campbell River, B.C., spent a week visiting in Wawota. They stayed at Craig and Twila Lincoln’s and they attended a small

family gathering at Larry and Helen Hutchison’s on July 4.

Happy birthday to Jim McKellar (Joan Hamilton's dad) of Arcola, who had his 102nd birthday recently. Happy birthday also to Jane Laich and David Brimner, who both celebrated special birthdays recently. They along with their spouses enjoyed an outing to Club 19 at Kenosee.

Viola Taylor has moved to Rudyard Manor in Kipling. We will miss her involvement in the community and the United Church, and we wish her well in her new home.

The Wawota Museum has reopened after the committee members held their annual meeting. The new hours will be 2-4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Several safety rules need to be followed.

Sympathy to the family and friends of Colin Hyde of Medicine Hat,

Alta. He passed away on July 8 at the age of 70 years old. He leaves wife Anita and son Troy, and siblings, Pat Linder, Carol Miller of Redvers, Brian (Cindy)of Regina, Charleen (Jim) Reimer of Tees, Alta., and Tony (Judy) of Medicine Hat. He was the son of Richie and Kathy Hyde.

Earlier in the spring we left our shed door open and during that time some swallows build a nest on the rafters. By the time we noticed it there were already eggs there so we decided to leave it until the eggs hatched and the birds were gone.

We wanted to leave the birds alone but whenever we go to the backyard they fly about and swoop down over our heads.

We know they aren't vicious, just being protective of their family. It probably doesn't help that I just recently watched The Birds, an Alfred Hitchcock thriller!

NOTICE of Public Hearing - Adoption of Bylaw No. 459/20 to Amend the Town of Stoughton Official Community Plan and Bylaw No. 460/20 to Amend the Town of Stoughton Zoning Bylaw Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Stoughton intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 451/18) and a bylaw to amend he Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw No. 444/18) under The Planning and Development Act, 2007.

INTENT/REASON OF OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT The Town’s Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 451/18 was recently approved by the Ministry of Government Relations. Some minor deficiencies were highlighted and need to be corrected. A summary of the amendments are included below: * Clarification of approval process for subdivisions within proximity to existing, proposed, abandoned or reclaimed well or facility as defined by The Oil and Gas Regulations, 2012 in accordance with The Subdivision Regulations, 2014. * Clarification of servicing agreement requirements as part of subdivision approval.

INTENT/REASON OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT The Town’s Zoning Bylaw No. 444/18 was recently approved by tie Ministry of Government Relations. Some minor deficiencies were highlighted end need to be corrected. A summary of he amendments are included below: * Removal of a clause in Section 5.2 Terms and Conditions for Discretionary Use. Approval related specific development and standards around the size, shape and arrangement of building, and tie placement and arrangement of lighting and signs. * Clarification of a clause in Section 5.2 General Discretionary Use Evaluation Criteria specifying that developments proposed in the 1:500 year way are prohibited and developments in tie food fringe require be food proofed 0.5 metres above the 1:500 year flood elevation. * Removal of a clause in Section 5.11 Garage and Garden suites related to the tenancy of the garage or garden suite.

AFFECTED LANDS All land within the corporate limits of the Town of Stoughton are effected by the new Bylaw to Amend tie Official Community Plan and Bylaw to Amend the Zoning Bylaw.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed amendment bylaws during regular office hours at he Town Office.

Copies of the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw are available at cost. Council will also accept written comments prior to and at the hearing. You may submit written comments by: * Dropping comments off at he Municipal Office. * Mailing your comments to Box 397, Stoughton, SK, S0G 4T0 or * Emailing your comments to stoughtontown@sasktel.net PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing shall be held on August 4, 2020 at 7:30p.m. to 8:00p.m at the Royal Canadian Legion, 401 Main Street, Stoughton, Saskatchewan.

Issued at the Town of Stoughton this July 9, 2020 R.C. Miskolczi, Chief Administrative Officer

Wilson. Other visitors included: Wayne and Jason Smyth with Larry; Val Van Dresar with

Betty Walker; Sharon and Shaun Beutler, and Cindy Krestmecki with Joyce; April Saegar

with Carol.

Philip Mark brought peonies and roses from the home garden.

Alida News Submitted by Edel Cowan

Sincere sympathy is extended to Joyce McKinna (Carnduff), Bill and Dick (Alida) on the death of her son (and their brother) David who passed away on July 4 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 62.

He was predeceased by his father David R. and sister Glennis Carson of Weyburn. Condolences are extended to all other family members as well.

A private family service will be held July 18 at the Carnduff Cemetery.

Dinner guests with Bud Phenix on July 9 were Doug and Joan Gomersaull from Moose Jaw, and Faye Ludwig from Lampman.

Luncheon guests with Gray and Edel Cowan on July 10 were Joyce and Jackie George of Redvers. They came to help Edel celebrate her birthday. Later in the day Gray and Edel went to Moose Creek Regional Park to visit

with family and friends who had gathered at Tim’s camper for a delicious potluck supper and fish-fry which also included some delicious cake.

Really did enjoy the evening, the company and the visit with everyone. Appreciate that they all took time to come and extend birthday greetings – a great day until the rain decided to come and put an end to it all. I also received many greetings via texts and Facebook messages, phone calls, e-mails, and cards – they were all much appreciated.

Granddaughters Lacie Nilsen, Kelsey Rydberg and their dogs from Estevan also arrived at the Cowan camper to help grandma celebrate her birthday.

Elaine Potapinski of Winnipeg is spending a few days visiting with her brother Dale and Linda Potapinski.

While here she also visited with Kris, Melissa and of course became reacquainted with little Carson.

I do believe that we are to enter into the next phase of recovery – Phase 4 – which is to open up a little more allowing for some sporting events to begin which will be nice for those who really enjoy their sports. Please keep me posted whenever you do have news – simply contact me anytime on the happenings that are going on in and around Alida as well as within your family circle. Either call me at 306-443-2496 or text at 306-485-8561, or email (g.cowan@sasktel. net). I will see that your news gets into a paper.

I do appreciate all your input as it does help keep this column interesting. Until next time, keep smiling, think positive, drive safely and take care.

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Jean Vreys late of Redvers, SK passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Redvers Health Centre Special Care Home at the age of 104 years and 222 days.

Jean and her late husband Jack loved gardening together… Jack sowed the seeds and tended the plants while Jean processed the crops and was very particular with the way that her canning and preserves were labelled and stored.

Jean was always concerned with the well being of their only daughter Adrianne and as a result was a very active member of the Redvers Activity Centre.

Jean loved helping with the Christmas Stocking program and summer camp that was a part of the Redvers Activity Centre.

Jean was predeceased by her parents, Adrianna and Arnold Van Heukelom; her loving husband of 58 years Jack Vreys; brothers, John, Frank, Pete, Arnold, Joe and Louie (Alice) and her sisters, Marie Stiles, Anna Richmond and Louise Dautremont and Jack’s siblings, Kay (George) Truman, Nellie (Warren) Haraldson, Anne (Eloi) Wilvers and Rene Bailey.

Precious memories will be cherished by Jean’s daughter Adrianne; sister-in-law Louise Bailey and numerous nieces and nephews. held at Our Lady of Fatima R.C. A Funeral Mass will wasbeheld Church, Redvers, SK on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ronald Andree presiding. A private family interment followed at the Redvers Town Cemetery.

Hall Funeral Services in Redvers cared for Jean’s family – Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director.

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THANK YOU - Audrey & Dave McDonell & family would like to thank everyone that sent flowers, food, cards and expressed condolences in the passing of brother, brother-inlaw and uncle - Donald (Don) Bryant. After 90 years in our lives he will be greatly missed.

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York Times published an article stating that she “kept the disease in check in British Columbia without harsh enforcement methods,” and that “now, she is leading the way out of lockdown.” A gracious and brilliant lady, she has been a voice of calm and encouragement for us. In her words, we’re encouraged daily to “Be

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Another voice, with another powerful message, is found in Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus. Although in an entirely different setting and with different words, I found his message also moved my heart as I read. As Christians it’s our responsibility to live truthfully; truthfully, in every phase of our life. We are called upon to be witnesses of the Gospel but in doing so, to be kind. No matter how strongly we believe something, that does not give us permission to be harsh and aggressive.

Jesus never was.

Then, when things get hard (and they have and will), staying calm happens when we learn to rest in the peace that God gives when our lives are fully yielded to Him. No one is quicker to admit that some days during this whole pandemic thing, I’ve felt rattled; it’s only by going to God’s word that once again that I find peace.

To be safe? There’s no safer place on earth or in time or eternity than in doing God’s will.

“And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans.”

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PAVING

A couple of communities in this region are among those that will benefit from the latest round of funding announced through the provincial Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP).

The Town of Redvers will split nearly $150,000 in funding between three projects. A bathroom and canteen project will receive $80,000 in support through MEEP. A new shed will get $45,000, and wall and pillar repairs at the recreation centre has been allocated $24,765.

All three projects are classified as recreation, culture, tourism or sport projects.

The Village of Gainsborough will receive $36,507 for the purchase of a new tractor as a municipal equipment project.

Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced July 8 the approval of an additional 139 projects, totaling just under $14 million of provin-

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The $150 million MEEP 2020 is a key component of the Government of Saskatchewan’s $7.5 billion, two-year capital plan to build a strong province and stimulate its economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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