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Carlyle and District Leisure Complex receives $50,000 donation from Kingston Midstream
By Stephanie Zoer
Carlyle is a busy town, and it always has a lot to offer in the way of activities either for the winter or for the summer.
In the summer, their swimming pool is always a busy place but over the years it has seen a lot of business and needs repairs.
Danielle Steele, Carlyle’s parks recreation and culture director applied for the donation through the Kingston Midstream Investment Program.
Once the deadline had passed, they were told they would receive a $50,000 donation towards the Carlyle and District Leisure Complex.
As part of their commitment to communities, Kingston Midstream provides funding opportunities three times a year through the Richardson Foundation to organizations that provide services in the communities they work and live in.
They believe that the Carlyle and District Leisure Complex project to upgrade the Carlyle Swimming Pool is in alignment with their mandate.
“This is a major contribution to our project,” said Steele.
The pool has some major repairs taking place, and this donation will make this all happen.
Some of the pools walls have been repaired or replaced, and the main drains will be redone.
The pool will have a new liner, new piping system and a new filtration system, among other things needed done.
Paradise Pools has
been on scene getting these repairs completed, which need to be done now in order for the pool to remain on schedule with opening in June.
“We should not lose any of our regular pool season,” said Steele.
Steele is currently working on hiring pool staff and getting swim-
ming lessons dates set within the next couple of weeks.
The pool will once again offer Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, NLS and Swim for Life instructor courses.
This will help with any lifeguard training that the local youth are wanting to take.
“Aquasize will be back and is always a hit,” said Steele.
The Carlyle swimming staff will be busy planning midnight swims, free swim days and lots of other fun activities at the pool this summer. They look forward to providing a summer full of fun days at the pool.
Carlyle’s swimming pool will see some much-needed upgrades thanks to Kingston Midstream. Back row, Je Lees, Kingston Midstream Representative. Front from left to right, Tammy Davies, Carlee Brady, Kingston Midstream representative; Danielle Steele, Carlyle Parks, Recreation and Culture director. Photo courtesy of Danielle Steele
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Arcola Grade 8 students exceed amount needed for school trip and will donate the rest
By Stephanie Zoer
The Arcola Grade 8 students who refused to take no for an answer when it came to their school trip have been working hard at raising the funds needed for their trip.
Over the year they have held numerous fundraisers so they could go on this trip, and they are nearly there, with needing another $700 to
reach their $4,000 goal.
They held their last fundraiser on April 15 at the Arcola Optimist Hall, and they had a sold out crowd attending the bingo they planned.
Heather Siroski, their teacher at the school, said that each and every student put 100 percent into the event.
Each student had a role starting with the set up that took two hours and whether it was bak-
ing goodies to sell, working the door, selling tickets for the 50/50 draw, being the MC, setting up, making popcorn, or tearing down, everyone helped.
The doors opened at 5:30 p.m. and people were lined up down the sidewalk, waiting to get in and support the students.
Approximately 90 people were in attendance, including staff
from the school, family, friends, and neighbours.
“We even saw some new faces,” said Siroski.
The 50/50 draw brought in $220, and this was won by Kayla Bottomly, one of the Grade 8 students.
The other big winner of the night was Reese Karlunchuck winning the two gift baskets for his black out bingos.
When the evening was over, it took the students only 20 minutes to clean up. “This group is a well
-oiled machine with everyone helping out,” said Siroski.
Although all students were assigned things to do, even when their assignments were over, they stayed until the end to help out.
In total, the students raised $1,742, bringing their total well above the $4,000 they needed to go on their trip.
This trip includes going to the Regina Science Centre, the RCMP Museum, shopping, and
swimming, to name a few.
The Arcola Grade 8 students have decided to give back to the community because of the generosity of the people and they have more than enough for the trip. They will donate $300 to the Estevan Humane Society, $300 to the Carlyle and District Food Bank, and $300 to the Arcola Rink.
The trip is planned for June, and they are excited to be able to go.
The Arcola Grade 8 students have worked hard to raise the funds they needed to go on their school trip in June. Photo by Heather Siroski
Oxbow library becomes a music hall
By Paul Kimball
Check the Southeast Regional website and you’ll see a slogan – Not the library you remember. That can be said of most, if not all libraries these days. Libraries have come a long way. It used to be that one would drop into a library to pick up some books, find a quiet place to read a book, or to search for historical records via microfilm or microfiche. (Believe it or not, microfiche can still be found at Oxbow’s library). Noise was not permitted – librarians and ‘shh’ were virtuously synonymous. But not anymore. Yes, libraries are still mainly about books…
and movies, but a lot has changed. Noise is no longer taboo…and many people visit the library for reasons other than books.
Take for instance, the Oxbow Public Library. On April 15th, it was a very noisy place as it hosted Leora Joy Perrie. She is a songwriter and singer who performs in a duo with her husband Scott called Winsome Kind. For 45 minutes, she sang both her own music and other familiar tunes, joined by 30 kids, mothers and grandmothers. And not a ‘shh’ was heard from Tracey Gibson, who was the acting librarian that morning. In fact, Tracey enjoyed it so much that
she said, “I even felt like singing along it was so much fun!”
Tracey is not the regular librarian in Oxbow. She holds that position in Alameda, but due to illness, Oxbow’s librarian, Megan Andersen was unable to attend. So Tracey filled in. That was unfortunate for Megan, as she was the one who had arranged for Leora to bring her music to the library. And even if Megan had been there, there would still not have been any signals to keep quiet. She is not the ‘shhing’ type of librarian. One of her favourite books is entitled The Loud Librarian by Jenna Beatrice. Not only did everyone
sing, but many played shakers and mini-tambourines to add to the joyful noise. And still, no ‘shhs’ were to be heard.
Leora, Scott and their three children (Avery, Jasper and Eliza) moved to Alameda about a year ago, to be with family and because they really liked the town. Since arriving, they have continued to write and perform their songs. They also are very passionate about helping others develop their musical abilities. She gives voice lessons… he teaches guitar.
Sometime this summer, they plan to hold a three-day musical theatre camp in Oxbow. Watch for details.
Winsome Kind has won two Empower Positive Music Awards for two of their songs –“Trail of Love” and “Frequency”. They have also been nominated as Inspirational Artist of the Year at the Saskatchewan Music Awards. They also have a new album titled Mantras For A Magical Life, which is available for purchase and streaming on all platforms.
When Leora approached Megan about bringing her music to the library, Megan jumped at the opportunity. She is always happy to try out new things that en-
tice the community’s interests. One glance at their monthly calendar will show that her goal is much more than seeing readers borrowing books. In fact, her library’s mission statement is ‘to provide the residents of southeast Saskatchewan with the
resources and experiences that foster a lifetime of imagination, discovery and learning’. Leora’s music was another way to make sure that her library lived up to the motto of not being the type of library that people remembered libraries being.
Leora Joy Perrie bringing more than just books to the library. Photo courtesy of Tracey Gibson
Leora Joy Perrie trying to make the library even noisier. Photo courtesy of Tracey Gibson
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Let’s play ball
Stephanie Zoer
Just a few words
Ever since I was a young girl, I have loved sports, especially baseball and hockey.
Did you know that baseball started in 1838 with a wrapped ball of yarn and a chunk of cedar used as a bat?
By the time I started playing baseball we had a real ball and wooden bats, the aluminum bat was not created yet.
My family, growing up, were also into sports, mainly my brother and sister, while my parents came to watch us play.
My brother, being the only boy in the family, insisted that I become a back catcher, because he was one as well.
I remember sitting in a back catcher’s position against the side of the house, while my sister pitched balls at us.
Many times, that ball was missed and slammed into the side of the house. My mom often said it sounded like a gun shot going off in the house, but she never complained.
We had a sheet of plywood against the wall so as not to damage the siding, although there were times the ball did hit that siding leaving a mark on the wall, that my dad was not happy about.
It was only a matter of time before I joined a fastball team in my teenage years, and you guessed it, I was the back catcher.
My sister and I played on the same team for five years, and she was the short stop.
In those days I always wore shorts to play ball, I chewed a big wad of juicy fruit gum and never stopped chattering behind the plate, in hopes to mess up the batter.
Coming from a small community, we played against friends, neighbours, and cousins.
I was a serious player, but it was also a lot of fun getting together with the girls once or twice a week.
Because I was known to be an aggressive player, sliding into bases and taking chances, the night before my wedding rehearsal the girls told me to not slide into base, as there was a good chance I would be cut open. Did I listen? Of course not.
The game was tied, and it was the bottom of the seventh inning. This was our last bat, or we would go into extra innings.
I hit the ball into centre field… I remember it like yesterday. As I rounded second base, my coach, without a second breath, told me to hit the dirt and so I did, feet first.
My coach Bill instantly asked if I was okay as the girls came running to third base asking the same question while I lay in the dirt.
I asked if I was safe, and Bill said I was. That was the important part, and I felt fine until I stood up and went to clean the dirt off my legs.
My teammates gasped and then I looked down at my hand that was covered in blood. I had scraped the whole top of my thigh. Did I sit out the rest of the game, heck no.
I had to sit on the edge of the church pew when I got married because the scrap on my thigh was huge.
But it was worth it as we won the game, and it was playoffs.
After I got married, I started playing slow pitch and this is a whole different kind of baseball, but it was one I loved as well.
I have not played in many years but still love to watch the Blue Jays.
Baseball is such a great sport and can be enjoyed by many ages.
There are a lot of great teams in the southeast, so if you are bored on a summers night, go out and watch a ball game and enjoy the social that goes along with it.
“I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.”
More than
Tearful goodbyes. Anticipated hellos. Kisses. Hugs. Thousands of people leaving or arriving. Thousands waiting for the next part of the journey. At its foundation it is a transportation hub. Yet so much more happens than just getting people from one point to the next. It is an ecosystem all its own—a complex system with numerous interconnected parts creating a dynamic environment where countless activities and interactions are taking place. It’s all happening in our airports—all around the world.
The moving parts are endless. Passengers, airport staff, ground crew, security, retail businesses, baggage management, food services, maintenance, air traffic control, and so on, all working together to get people from one point to the next. We don’t notice most of what goes on if everything goes well. Additionally, we interact with just a handful of the
just jetting along
many who are working hard to facilitate it all yet we count on all those we never see.
A big terminal is a fascinating place to be if you enjoy people watching. So many individuals in motion causing fun speculation about where they might be going, and why. Since only about 12% of air travel is for business, it means most is for pleasure or personal matters. So 88% of the people in the air today are flying for a lot of different reasons to a lot of different places.
The longest commercial flight currently in operation tops out at 9,537 miles and takes you from New York’s JFK Airport to Singapore’s Changi Airport. The 18 hour and 40 minute flight requires four pilots due its duration.
For those who aren’t fans of flying, the shortest scheduled flight in the world takes you between the Orkney Islands of Westray and Papa Westry in northern Scotland. Flights are scheduled for 1 1⁄2 minutes with the actual flying time about one minute.
Being in the air is one thing. It means you’re in motion and getting to your destination. Being in the airport is another. You are waiting. Waiting in line. Waiting for your next connection. Waiting to go through security. Waiting at your gate. Waiting to board.
To fill all that time,
some airports offer some pretty amazing amenities: libraries, pools, shopping centres, outdoor patios, chapels, baby care lounges, massages, manicures, waterfalls, garden and galleries. Delightful ways to pass the hours. It is remarkable to think about the myriad destinations people are heading to on any given day, brought together in their comings and goings in this hub, if only for a short time. Who knows how many different towns, cities, nations, languages and cultures are represented in any one airport at any given point—stories intersecting for a brief time. As a result, some unique interactions can occur.
I’ve been privileged to talk to an adoption social worker from London in the Bucharest terminal, a Romanian ex-pat in the Edmonton terminal, and a writer from the United States in Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. But one of my favorites was a conversation I wasn’t part of, but sat near. A man, I would guess in his ’30s’, sat across from an older couple and it was evident the older man was dealing with memory issues. He kept asking his wife if they were on their way to Toronto or back home waiting for their son to pick them up. His wife was so patient as she answered his questions again and again.
Flights were running late that morning so she was busy trying to keep him involved in conversation and as relaxed as she could as they waited. After the extended delay, I saw the younger man walk over to the older woman and tell her what a beautiful example of love he witnessed between the two of them. They were strangers whose paths wouldn’t cross again, but he didn’t let the opportunity slip by without letting them know what that encounter meant to him. I wondered later if he had seen something similar other times in other places but hadn’t been sitting still long enough to notice. On that day, under those circumstances, he was given time to observe something special and it impacted him. We miss so much when we fail to see what’s right in front of us. Interactions happen every moment of every day but so often we are too focused on the end point we sometimes don’t clearly see the people helping us get there. Whether we are travelling, on the job, buying milk, trying on shoes, showing up to vote, or taking a walk through our neighbourhood, we should take note of all those who are willing and able to be alongside us as we soar, drift, glide, hover or wing our way through each and every day. That’s my outlook.
- Nelson Mandela
Shelley Luedtke
Fundraiser brings in nearly $60,000 for Stoughton Community Complex
By Stephanie Zoer
The Stoughton community and area pulled together for a fundraiser on April 12, held at the Stoughton Curling Rink.
Two hundred and thirty one tickets were sold with the event beginning with a cocktail hour.
Once everyone settled into their seats, a meal prepared and served by Steve and Allison’s Catering services was provided.
It included roast beef, mashed potatoes, an assortment of salads, and a selection of desserts such as Black Forest cake and angel food cake.
Kirscen Rulloda, Stoughton recreation director, said the meal was sponsored by the R.M. of Tecumseh, for which they are very thankful.
Scott Schultz, a former defensive tackle for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, offered his services as the MC.
Once the meal was cleared away it was time for the entertainment, which was sponsored by Lakeview Insurance located in Stoughton.
Matt Gore, also known as the “Ginger Ninja” brought a world of magic and comedy.
Gore is an international award-win-
ning magician from Cape Town, South Africa and has been entertaining in Canada since 2017.
“His performances are known for their charm, humour, and ability to engage people of all ages and cultural background,” said Rulloda.
He has performed all over Saskatchewan, Alberta and in Vancouver.
Gore offers three types of shows, a comedic, interactive stage performance with a closeup walk about magic and brand-promotion shows for trade shows that are launching products, and events that require an MC.
He has competed in the World Magic Championships twice and holds the title for the Africa Magic Championship.
The fun continued with a live auction with Mason Richaud selling off 26 items with prices ranging from $300 to $2,000, and a silent auction took place as well with 70 items being offered.
Between ticket sales, a 50/50 draw, bar sales and both auctions they raised nearly $60,000.
These funds will be shared equally between the curling club, skating rink, and the pool board.
The curling club is looking into upgrading their aging ice plant, which has had some minor issues lately. The goal is to address these issues before they become a major concern.
The Stoughton Pool will use their
funds towards maintaining their aging boiler, replacing the liner when needed, covering chemical costs and ensuring seasonal life guard staff.
Additionally, they are looking to replace the red bricks surrounding the pool area to keep it safe and accessible.
The skating rink has plans to repair the bleachers and replace damaged boards caused by hockey pucks.
These updates, which includes general maintenance, will help them host more tournaments and league hockey games, while making the space more welcoming for the youth and community who want to learn how to skate and play hockey.
It takes a big team to organize an event like this, and the curling board, rink board and swimming pool board all helped organize the event as they were the main beneficiaries.
In addition, they had the Stoughton Lions Club, the Town of Stoughton, and the Stoughton Community Players who contributed their time, ideas, supplies, and efforts to make the event run smoothly.
They are thankful for all those that helped, sponsored, donated items and who came out to make this a very successful evening.
Why Ste ensen creates visual land acknowledgments
By Emilee Steffensen, Indigenous Artist & Owner of Moonemis Cree-ations
I started creating visual land acknowledgments because I wanted people to feel them; not just hear them. Too often, land acknowledgments are read off
a page with no real connection. As an Indigenous artist from White Bear First Nation, I knew I could use my art to breathe life into those words.
My first visual land acknowledgment was commissioned by Sticks and Doodles in Regina. Seeing my artwork come to life through woodcraft; displayed, shared, and deeply respected, completely shifted my perspective. It showed me just how powerful a visual piece can be in making people pause, reflect, and truly honour the land and the people who have cared for it.
That experience shaped me, and it’s the reason I continue to create this artwork. These designs are more than just images; they carry our stories, our symbols, and the strength of our ancestors. They are invitations to connect; to see reconciliation not just as a word, but as art.
The pieces I’ve created so far for other organizations are my way of honouring our ancestors, our cultures, and the lands we’ve called home since time immemorial. Each design carries deep meaning from our traditions; sacred medicines, animals, patterns, and the land itself. I want people to experience these acknowledgments in a new way; visually,
emotionally, and spiritually.
This work is deeply personal to me. Growing up off-reserve, I spent years trying to reconnect with my roots. Now, I use my art to help others feel that same connection; I want to see our culture celebrated, not just acknowledged.
Visual land acknowledgments are my way of giving back. It’s my art, my healing, and my voice in the journey of truth and reconciliation. And if even one person stops to truly reflect because of something I created, then I know I’ve done and created something meaningful.
Former defensive tackle for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Scott Schultz donated his time to be the MC for the Stoughton Community Fundraiser. Photo by Kirscen
Rulloda
Emilee Ste ensen stands beside the visual land acknowledgment she designed for Sticks and Doodles in Regina. The design was brought to life through woodcraft and now hangs proudly in their store for customers to see and re ect upon.
Legion presents chair assist to veteran and long-time member
By Doug Waldner
On February 25, the Carlyle branch of the Royal Canadian Legion presented a mobility assisting chair to Comrade Lyle Basken of Carlyle. The chair that was given to Lyle fully reclines but also rises straight up so that Lyle can stand up out of the chair with almost no effort. This chair has proven very valuable to him because of mobility issues he is suffering. Comrade Basken has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for in excess of 55 years. He also served in various positions with the Cadet organization in Carlyle from 1963 until he departed for a better position in Moosomin in 1979. In his time with the Cadets, he served as civilian instructor, supply officer, training officer and finally a number of years
as commanding officer. Upon retirement in the early 90s Lyle and Carolle, his wife returned to Carlyle.
Based on Lyle’s service with the Cadets, the Carlyle branch received approval to fund the purchase of his mobility enhancing chair from the Poppy Fund. Local donations to the Poppy Fund are carefully managed by both the Carlyle branch, Provincial Command and Dominion Command. The funds are only to be used to assist veterans and veterans’ immediate families. Because of Lyle’s time in officer positions with the Cadets, there was no problem getting approval for this expenditure.
The Carlyle Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to have been able to purchase this chair and present it to our comrade and Cadet officer veteran, Lyle Basken.
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“Presentation of mobility assist chair to Lyle Basken.” Left to right, John Voutour, Nedra Clark, Clareen Makelki, Lyle Basken, Wendy Rounce, Mike Makelki.
Carlyle District Lions Club raised over $70,000 at their annual banquet and auction fundraiser
By Stephanie Zoer
The Carlyle Sports Arena was the place to be on April 12, when 540 people gathered for the annual Carlyle District Lions Banquet and Live Auction.
This is the Lions Club biggest fundraiser of the year, and it was well received.
The evening began with a social hour and when everyone had settled and found their seats, they were welcomed to the event.
Weir’s Catering provided a buffet style meal that did not disappoint, which included their popular salads and desserts.
With everyone fed and having drinks in hand, Danny Hooper took the stage and began the live auction show.
Hooper is from Edmonton and is an internationally recognized fundraiser auctioneer. He has raised over 500 million dollars for fundraisers in his 50 years of auctioning.
He brings a world of talent and knows how to keep the crowd engaged in the auction with his wit and keeping everyone bidding.
They brought in some new ideas for the auction this year like the purse snatcher.
Five purses were donated by King’s Department Store and Tantie Lottie Designs, one purse held $1,000 while the other four held a $50 gift card donated by Billesberger Law Firm. This was pleasing to the crowd, and it had people raising their arms left and right in hopes to receive the purse that held the $1,000 winnings.
Another item offered this year was the wild cards. This allowed guests to bring items to the event and be auctioned off live during the night.
They had an additional item for auction from Saskatoon’s Kim Coates. It was an autographed Sons of Anarchy vest and picture.
This item was in partnership with Blaze Dunn this year’s Children’s Hospital Ambassador for the Jim Pattison Hospital.
This piece alone brought in $5,000 which goes directly to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.
When all the items were sold, the rink turned into an electric place with DJ Johnny Rivex.
Tim Sedor from the Carlyle Lions is the chairperson and he said the place lite up and the energy carried on through the evening.
“Many people were dancing harder then they thought they could,” said Sedor.
Rivex’s energy knows how to keep people on the dance floor with his wide range of music.
This event smashed through all the expectations that they had with the support of the community and surrounding areas, and they are super pleased with the outcome.
Sedor said this has been the best year yet and they are incredibly pleased with raising over $70,000.
“Most importantly we raised more then ever so now we can give back to our community groups who support us with ticket sales every year,” said Sedor.
“It was an amazing night,” he said. “And we thank all those who helped pull this off.”
You FROM THE CARLYLE DISTRICT LIONS CLUB
A very huge THANK YOU to all our Sponsors and Community Groups for helping to make the Carlyle District Lions Club Supper & Auction such a success - could not have done it without you! Thanks to all our volunteers and helpers. Thanks to Johnny Rivex for the great entertainment. Thanks Weir’s Catering for an awesome supper. Thanks Lampman Lions Club and Carlyle Curling Club for bartending. Thank you very much to our MC & Auctioneer Danny Hooper.
The Carlyle District Lions Club went above and beyond at this year’s banquet and auction. Photo by Dolores Young
Jennie Weber’s Ponderosa Barrel Racing Series holds nal runs
By Stephanie Zoer
During the winter, horse lovers are always looking for a warm place to ride their horse, which also keeps their equine in great physical condition for the coming year.
Jennie Weber offered this to barrel racers with a series of events over the winter called the Ponderosa Barrel Racing Series.
Weber’s ranch is located on Highway 13 near Manor, and she hosts a series of events throughout the year.
The series that she offered through the winter was open
to all ages and all levels of barrel racers.
It began in October and was held every other weekend with the final event on April 19.
Weber had specials throughout the events, with a gala theme at New Years where everyone could wear a gown and a Valentines theme for riders to wear red or pink. Both of these events brought out a wide imagination by the riders.
There was also a tack sale held in the heated lunch room, and for horse lovers more tack is always needed.
Riders travel a considerable distance to join in on the
fun, as competitors enjoy the warmth of the arena and the social with other riders.
There is a heated lunch room with a viewing window for friends and family to come out and watch.
At each event Weber provides a hot home-cooked meal and throughout the day, snacks and beverages.
The average event had 35 riders, each taking a turn at the barrels where they were timed and collected points for the final day for the chance to win a buckle.
The series had more than 60 riders competing at one
point and time, as not all people can make it to every race.
Some of the competitors take two horses, one may be a seasoned barrel horse and the other a younger horse in training. The exposure for a young horse helps train them and get them used to travelling and running in different arenas.
There are different age groups, and they are split into 1D, 2D and 3D areas depending on the number of riders in that specific age group. This is determined on the times that are run. The faster the time qualifies a rider to get
in the 1D or 2D bracket, but it is only by a half a second, one second or two seconds that determines where the competitor goes.
Winners at the finals received buckles that had been sponsored by many local and area businesses or individuals. There were also prizes for the most sportsmanship participant which was voted on by the riders. Many other prizes were awarded for the day, and a thank you was given to Weber as she was presented with flowers for hosting such an amazing event.
Congratulations to our winners in the
Easter Colouring Contest
Sophie H.
Grayson K.
Emma H.
Lisa Huynh was the high point winner of the day, receiving a buckle in the Open 1D.
Photo by Ridgeside Photography
From left to right, Olivia Joanette was one of the youngest riders, riding her horse Piper and led by Channce Joanette. Photo by Ridgeside Photography.
Too Many Detectives…at Carnduff Education Complex
By Paul Kimball
Regan McDougald-Cowan is a teacher at the Carnduff Education Complex. In 2023, she thought it would be a good idea for students of the school to present a play to their fellow-students, staff, families, friends and community. The first year was successful enough that she thought it was worth doing again in 2024. Unfortunately, contractual issues with Saskatchewan’s teachers resulted in a decision where teachers were unable to do anything beyond the classroom time. That resulted in the play being a ‘no-go’ in ’24.
But that was all cleared up and Regan decided to give it another whirl. She began searching for a play that the students would enjoy doing and that the audience would enjoy watching. She found one that fit the bill – Too Many Detectives At The Murder Mansion by Ian McWelty.
This past January, recruitment for the cast began. She needed 17 students and was hoping to find them in the Grade 8 to 12 range. Not enough actors were found from that grade span, so she had to widen the parameters to include those from Grade 7. It worked…enough were found to stage the play.
The preparation was demanding. For over three months, students used three lunch hours a week and stayed after school for another hour each week. Three weeks before the big day, the practicing intensified. The lunch hour practices continued, but two more hourlong practices were added at the end of the school day.
While all this was going on, Mrs. Paton (a teacher) and the Grade 7 PAA/ Art class, along with some Grade 8 students and one from Grade 11, worked on making props and designing the set. The funding for this came by way of a dona-
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Finally, the date for presenting the fruit of all this hard work came – April 16th. There were two showings – one at 1 p.m. and the other at 7 p.m. For about an hour, the world’s most famous detectives gathered and put their incredible skills of deduction together to determine who had murdered Madam Doyle. Sherlock Holmes was there, as were Miss Marple, Sam Spade, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. Even Batman and the Mystery
Machine of Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred tried to solve the baffling mystery. But they were all stumped. It wasn’t until the third surprise ending that the case was solved – and even the brightest detective minds were surprised.
Just as there can be too many cooks in the kitchen, there can also be too many detectives trying to solve a murder. But the students, under the direction of Director McDougald-Cowan, proved that there can never be too many actors to stage a good play.
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Situated on Treat y2 and Treat y4 Territor yand thehomeland of theMétis,the College is deeplyrooted in its commitment to reconciliationand community engagement
As acor nerstone of theregion, SoutheastCollege transformslives throughthe powerofeducation. By fosteringstrong communities anddriving economic growth in an ever-evolvingworld,the College playsa vitalroleinshaping aprosperousfuture.
TheCollege is governed by adedicatedseven-personBoardofGover nors. With threevacancies arisingdue to upcomingretirements, theBoardisseekingexpressions of interest from individuals eager to contribute as Boardmembers.Candidates will be assessedwithpreferencegiven to those whomeet thefollowing criteria:
Geographicrepresentation
BasedonSoutheastCollege’s operational footprint:
•1 representativefor ‘rural west communities
•1 representativefor ‘rural nor th communities
•1 representative from Weybur norimmediatelyadjacent communities
Skills/experience
Ideal candidates will have exper tise in at leastone of thefollowing (not in order of impor tance): Government,Educationsystems,Indigenous relations,Legal,Leadership experience, Southeast College’s operatingenvironment,Energy,Health,Trades,Small Business& Labor Relations, Management,Finance, Risk Management,Communications,and Marketing.
Diversity
SoutheastCollege embraces diversit yand inclusivit y, actively encouraging
•Inclusion of individualswithdisabilities
•Equal gender representation
•Representationofvisible minorities
•Par ticipationofwomen in non-traditional roles
Submission
SoutheastCollege BoardofGover norsinvites interested par ties to apply, in writingoremail,before 1stMay 2025 to:
CJ Johns,BoardLiaison
SoutheastCollege
Box1565, Weybur n, SK S4H0T1
Email: CJohns@southeastcollege.org
Pleaseinclude professionalbackground, previous boardexperience, if any, and describeyour interest/aimsinser ving on theBoardofSoutheastCollege.All submissions will be treatedwiththe utmost confidentialit y. Theboard will review applications beforemakinga recommendationtothe Ministry of Advanced Educationfor Ministerialapproval
From left to right – The Mystery Machine - Shaggy (Slade Steffensen), Daphne (Kira Bayliss), Fred (Kade Spencer) and Velma (Karley Halliday) putting their heads together to solve Madam Doyle’s demise. Photo by Paul Kimball
It is with broken hear ts that our family announces the passing of our beloved Timothy He was a special husband, father, grandfather, brother and a fr iend to ever yone Tim leaves to mour n his family: wife Stella of 43 years; their sons and families, Thomas (Amber) (grandsons, Karson and Dawson) Oliver (Cassie) (grandson’s Benjamin, Brooks and Beckham) Tim is also sur vived by his three sisters, Angela (Michael) Bone, Sarah (John) Allard and Carolyn Shepard; brother-inlaw Philip (Ann) Harr is; sisters-in-law Heather (John) Green Julia Harr is Jane (Mar k) Jeffers and numerous special nieces and nephews Tim was predeceased by his parents, John and Josephine Bastable; brother-in-law Nor man Shepard and Stella’s parents, Harr y and Grace Harr is A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in the summer at the family far m
In memor y of Tim memor ial donations may be made to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan (designate to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre) 200 – 4545 Par liament Ave , Regina, SK S4W 0G3 or online at cancerfoundationsask ca Hall Funeral Ser vices in Estevan is car ing for Tim s family – Yvonne Clar k Funeral Director
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NOW HIRING:
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Dated
Gisele Bouchard Treasurer
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Duplicate
Precipitation
Flee
Moviestar
Expec tedto arrive
Fastener
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Wetlands
Physical disorder
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5. Commercials, forshor t
8. Low male voice
23. Direc tory
34. Ram’s counterpart 35. Quiltingparty
36. Cackler
26. Pick pocket ’s crime
27. Timespan
29. Respec tful wonder
30. Join together
33. Bear witness
Loved
40. Piggy-bank fillers
41. Objec tofvalue
42. Overhead cur ve
Boyfriend
42. Most sk illed
44.Wraps
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48.Bridle par t
12. Squeezing snakes
8. Lowmalevoice
13. Mowed
12. Squeezing snakes
14.Milky gem
15.Spectacular
13.Mowed
16. Englishbrew
17. Alaskan seaport
14. Milk ygem
18. Forcefulperson
20.Hesitated
15.Spec tacular
22. Bogey beater
16. English brew
23. Directory
24. Beam type
17. Alask an seaport
27.Slippery as an
18. Forceful person
28. Statute
31. Befitting
20.Hesitated
22. Bogey beater
32. Hurricane or tornado
24. Beam type 27.Slipper yas an
37.Slackened
28. Statute 31.Befitting
39. Does better than a“B” 41.“Stand Deliver”
Precipitation 4. Flee
49. Possessive pronoun
Scientist ’s work place 25. Imitate
45. Molten flow 46. Always 47. Forwarded 50. From head to
32. Hurricaneor tornado
42. Most skilled 44. Wraps
34. Ram’s counterpar t
51. Enthusiastic review
52. “__ Smile WithoutYou”
35. Quilting par ty
48. Bridle part 49. Possessive pronoun 51. Enthusiastic review
36. Cack ler
52. “_ Smile WithoutYou”
37. Slackened
53.Rival
Moviestar 6. Expected to arrive 7. Fastener 8. Extra 9. Disciples 10. Not different 11. Snow coaster 19. Wetlands 21.Physical disorder
54. Flat
24. Scientist’s workplace
SAGITTARIUS
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55. Embraces
39.Does better than a“B”
41. “Stand Deliver ”
56. As of now 57. Gamemissile
25. Imitate 26. Pickpocket’s crime 27. Timespan 29. Respectful wonder
56. As of now 57. Game missile
HOWTOPLAY:
Fill in the grid so thatevery row, every column and every 3x3 box containsthe numbers 1through9 only once.
Each 3x3 boxisoutlined with a darker line. Youalreadyhavea few numbers to getyou started Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1through9inthe same line, column or 3x3 box.
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