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Legion donates over $5,500 towards upgrades
Jack Wilson, left, and Dianne Wilson, right, proudly presented a cheque to Mayor Jennifer Sedor on behalf of the Carlyle Legion in the amount of $5,582.08, supporting the construction of a new accessible bathroom at the Carlyle Memorial Hall on Monday, Dec. 1. The upgrades include a new permanent ramp, automatic door and washroom, come to life — improving accessibility so even more members of our community can enjoy and make use of this wonderful facility.
By Paul Kimball
It was about 30 years ago when the Carnduff Community Theatre introduced their rst Annual Christmas Family Dance. The purpose was twofold – to raise funds for the local theatre…and provide a family-friendly event. Now a third purpose has
been added to the mix – tradition.
This year’s dance was held on November 28th at the Legion. The cost to dance the night away was $5, capped at $20 per family. Oh, and one other thing – every family was asked to bring a potluck item to share that dancers could partake of to keep their energy levels high.
Approximately 80 people showed up.
Even Santa appeared. Obviously, it was an event that was signicant enough for him to include on his calendar during this busy time of the year. He posed with children while parents took pictures and listened as children whispered their Christmas wishes into his ear.
Each child got an ‘early Christmas gift’ – an ice cream cup donated by a local company.
The evening also included a ‘penny auction’, also known as a Chinese auction. Up for bidding were several items that were donated by the 10 theatre board members and a few others from the community.
Typically, the kids expend their energy by dancing, while the adults conserve theirs by watching and visiting (and eating).
It’s an event that families look forward to every
Family Dance - an event everyone looks forward to
year leading up to Christmas. Amanda Purves, the theatre manager, was thankful for the local businesses that sponsored the event by paying the rental fees for the Legion…as well as the board members
who put in a lot of time planning and carrying out the event. She hopes the tradition will last for years and years to come, providing a fun evening for families to enjoy while helping to keep the theatre going.
Community Calendar
Your first stop to find events happening in our community!
December
Fri & Sat, Dec 5 & 6 – Carlyle Dickens Festival
Fri & Sat, Dec 5 & 6 – Cornerstone Theatre
Fri. & Sat., Dec 5 & 6 – High Tea – United Church Sun, Dec 7 – Sunday Matinee Cornerstone Theatre
Fri, Dec 26 – Boxing Day Bonspiel – Carlyle
2026
Tues to Sat - Mar 25 -29
– 125th Arcola Curling Club Bonspiel
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Fynn Geiger was tickled pink seeing Santa. Photo courtesy of Amanda Purves
From left to right, Theatre board members Cassie Carriere, Sharon Hamilton, Amanda Purves, Kelsie Barber, Suzanne Dixon, Kiley Sterling and Trevor Geiger (relishing his spot on Santa’s knee). Photo courtesy of Amanda Purves
Several of the dancers in the initial stages of a ‘YMCA dance’. Photo by Paul Kimball
Elvis impersonator raises funds for youth ranch
By Stephanie Zoer
Arcola Prairie Place Hall had a special guest on November 22, which had fans cheering like the old days. Rory Allan, an Elvis Presley impersonator, came to Arcola to entertain the crowd of 75 people through the Broken Arrow Youth Ranch as a fundraiser.
Rory Allan is from Regina and has performed all over the world. His voice is so similar to Elvis that if a person closed their eyes, they might think Elvis was on stage.
The Broken Arrow Youth Ranch is located near Wood Mountain, south of Assiniboia. They were established in 2008 and have helped young people and their families ever since.
Lara Moroz is the administrator director, and she said that this organization does not get any funding from the government and relies completely on fundraisers and donations to keep the program going.
They have children and youth from families who come and live on the ranch for extended periods of time to help them heal and grow. The 10-bedroom care home is where the kids stay under the guidance of ranch parents and support staff
Issues can be different from each child as it may be peer pressure, or the negative choices they
have made in life. This place offers them guidance and the opportunity to learn chores and other skills.
They have helped 50 students over the years from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Nunavut. Moroz said that friends of the family or the family themselves usually reach out to the program. They ll out an application and later a video chat is done. Through this they decide if the ranch is a good t.
The ranch is not limited to Saskatchewan. Over the years they have had families reach out from as far away as Ontario and Quebec.
Recently they have moved a character home onto the place. It is their hope to expand the ministry to also work with teen moms and their babies. Presently they only take in girls.
The fundraiser in Arcola was to help with expenses of the ranch. The evening began with a meal catered by Weir’s Catering. Moroz said the meal of smoked beef, marinated chicken, salads and two desserts was excellent.
It was Rory Allan’s turn to turn up the heat and entertain the crowd. He sang many of the hits that are well known by Elvis fans throughout the night. He even serenaded a young lady in the crowd. Although the crowd was small everyone had a good time.
Rory Allan has been entertaining crowds for a long time by impersonating Elvis Presley.
Photo by Lori Wyatt
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Tis the season to arrive alive
Drinking and driving is one of the most preventable causes of serious accidents, yet it continues to take lives every year. The truth is simply, no moment of convenience is worth risking your life or the lives of others. Getting behind the wheel while impaired is not just a mistake, it is a deliberate decision that can destroy families, futures, and entire communities.
What makes drinking and driving especially heartbreaking is how easily it can be avoided. With taxis, designated drivers, and public transit, there is always a safer option. It takes only a few seconds to plan ahead, but that small choice can be the difference between arriving home safely or causing a tragedy that cannot be undone.
I cannot imagine the pain a family must feel when a police officer comes knocking on the door to tell you that your loved one was killed by a drunk driver. Not only is this difficult for the family, but I would not want to be the police officer who needs to break the horrible news.
When a person decides, they are going to drink and drive, and then causes an accident, it is more than the family that is involved. The police need to come to the scene, the re department, and EMS. They have the gruesome job of taking care of the situation that is at hand.
More than not, in our small communities these brave men and women know the person. They have to clean up the pieces, but they also have to live with what they saw and now they too have to deal with the aftermath. Yes, they choose this line of work, but that does not mean it is an easy one. Every time a person chooses to drink and drive, they gamble with more than their own life. They gamble with the people who love them, the ones who sit by the window waiting for headlights in the driveway, the ones who expect a text that never comes, the ones whose world can shatter in a single phone call.
The danger of impaired driving is not just a statistic. It is a mother who never sees her child again. It is a best friend whose laughter suddenly becomes a memory. It is an empty seat at the supper table that will never be lled.
These tragedies do not happen in far away places. They happen right here, in our communities, to families just like ours. It happens every year, but not only at this time of year, it is throughout the year.
What hurts the most is that these losses are so preventable. One decision, the choice to hand over your keys, to call for a ride, to wait it out, can mean the difference between life and death. It is never embarrassing or inconvenient to protect the people you love. It is a brave and responsible act, and it is what real care looks like.
You matter to people. You are someone’s whole world. And they deserve to see you walk through that door again. If your friend or family member decides they are okay, it is your responsibility to stop them. Let them be mad, you are only protecting them. Do not let your friends talk you into driving because it is only a short distance. Most accidents happen close to home.
Make the right choice this year and every day of the year. DO NOT drink and drive. There is always a better way to get home, and there is always someone waiting for you to get home. Do not make a choice that you will have to live with for the rest of your life.
Back in the Day Back in the Day
What does ‘merry’ look like, anyway?
The living and dining room resembled the after shot in a post-Black Friday sale. Boxes here and there, decorations strewn about, stacks of bags on the table and storage tubs unearthed and disheveled.
Following some busy weeks when there was little time to do much around the house, the goal that day was to put up a few Christmas decorations. However, the search for particular ones resulted in the chaos that was now the theme for the room.
As I thought about what the coming days would bring, I knew I should focus on getting things organized, but I spotted a bag of décor purchased at the end of last season with the intent of creating a new garland this Christmas. I got quite excited at the thought. So, I had a choice. Clean…or craft? I plugged in my hot glue gun and crafted. I enjoyed the time so much. I was alone in the house doing something I loved and when the rest of my family returned, I was in a good frame of mind.
A local writer might have inspired it. He wrote that when he was in the
midst of nal exams from medical school, he and some classmates decided to spend the days between the oral and written exams doing some rather unexpected. Instead of staying glued to textbooks, they decided to head out on a shing trip to northern Saskatchewan.
There’s no question sometimes it’s easier to nd an alternate activity just to avoid what we would rather not do. A friend of mine used to joke that her oven was never cleaner than when she was studying for university nals. She said cleaning the oven was preferable to preparing for exams, remarking, “I can’t focus if I know my oven is dirty.” Yet it was clearly an avoidance tactic.
But my decision to craft when other things clearly could have been done, and the medical students’ decision to go shing, was not about avoidance but about embracing something else. Something that lls us up so we can more fully take on those other tasks.
An American woman was being interviewed about her family’s Thanksgiving plans. She spent considerable time complaining about the meal she had to prepare for the 17 guests that would be arriving for the holiday. She moaned about the hard work involved, the cost of it all, and the mess it would make. I wanted to ask her: then why do you do it?
It’s so easy to get caught up in the idea there are things we must do. Especially this time of year. We think it’s expected. But
if it’s not bringing us joy, why are we putting ourselves through it? Do you enjoy cooking a big feast? Then by all means, let your inner-chef ourish. Do you like to decorate? Then deck the halls to your heart’s content. Does having a freezer lled with Christmas baking make you happy? Put on your favorite Christmas music and bake away. But the pressure of too many ‘have to’ obligations may not leave enough time for the things we really want to do. If the activities add to our celebration that is great. But if it’s something that causes us to groan, then perhaps it’s time to reassess.
A family I read about discovered one Christmas Eve that buying gifts for each other had become more of a stress than a blessing, especially when they added in the cost of shipping to those who couldn’t be together. By the end of the conversation, they had decided that instead of purchasing more stuff for each other, they would pool the money together to ensure more of the family had the resources to come home for the holidays. It’s been 10 years and none of them would go back to gift buying and miss out on the memories that have been created by being all together.
Another family stopped cooking a big meal that kept certain people in the kitchen all day. Instead, they now go out carolling together for a couple of hours and pick up take out on the way home. They all enjoy singing together much more than cooking
and so they do what works for them.
It’s tempting to get caught up in trying to orchestrate what others might describe as a picture-perfect celebration. But it’s far more important we do what works for us. So spend less time fussing in the kitchen (if it’s not what you enjoy) and more time laughing around the kitchen table; less time cleaning the house (the people who love you won’t judge) and more time enjoying the people who enter your home, less time wrapping presents (we all have too much stuff anyway) and more time wrapping your arms around those you love.
We need to allow ourselves permission to set aside the expectations of culture and even some traditions and put our time and energy into what truly adds to the preparation and celebration, now and in the weeks to come.
My new garland turned out how I hoped it would and I am very glad I spent the time doing something I enjoy. As for the medical students who chose to sh prior to taking their big exams. They all passed. The writer said their minds had been fresher due to the weekend reprieve from study. They did what they felt would work for them, not what others might expect. We should all take note.
The next few weeks will move very quickly. One way to better embrace the celebration is to do the things that put more joy in joyous and merry in Merry Christmas. That’s my outlook.
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Shelley Luedtke
Kenosee Gardens 1968. Photo courtesy of Rusty Relics Museum
Oxbow’s new icemaking plant is on the way
By Paul Kimball
Many, many years ago, Oxbow’s rec board installed a new state-ofthe-art icemaking plant in their arena. At the time, they were told to expect 25 years out of it.
That was 39 years ago…and the plant is more than showing its age.
In late 2023, it became clear that action was needed. The recreation board’s Chase the Ace game jumpstarted the project by raising $100,000 toward the new ice plant. A grant application was submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Greenhouse Gas emissions Reduction Pathway Study to help cover the cost of the required feasibility study. The portfolio of the study
consisted of the arena, the local swimming pool, the water plant and Memorial Hall.
It was determined, to no one’s surprise, that one of the recommendations of the study was to replace the freon-based icemaking plant with an ammonia-based one. It would not be cheap, however. It would cost $950,000 to make that change.
Since the study, further grants have been applied for, sponsorships and donations have been sought out and fundraising has occurred. By this past October, $710,000 had been raised…sufficient to get the project going.
As a result, the new icemaking plant has been ordered…and the town is doing everything possible to safely get one
more year out of the old system. This includes shortening the ice season to lessen the workload on the aging plant and staggering the curling and skating ice production.
But come spring, when the arena is cleared out after another hockey season, the old plant will come out as well. The new one will be installed…all in time for a normal 2026-2027 winter of ice fun.
Fundraising…grant applications…all are continuing in a goal to raise the remaining $240,000.
6 from 8:30amto 10:30am at Carlyle Memorial Hall. If you could bring a little change to drop in the Christmas box to help out the Carlyle Food Bank for their good work.
Fans will be watching hockey being played on ice created by a new icemaking plant come next fall. Photo courtesy of Starr Mercer
Santa came to town and was arrested by Carlyle RCMP. The condition of his release was he had to invite all the kids and their parents to come out to the Dickens breakfast with Santa. Carlyle Legion will be cooking up a storm on Saturday, Dec.
Sports
Carlyle Cougars start the season with three wins and two losses
By Stephanie Zoer
A new season of hockey has begun, and the Carlyle Cougars have started off theirs with a new head coach Ken Sauter. He is a native of Kenosee Lake and this past summer he moved to Carlyle and this is when he was approached by the Cougars executive for the position.
Sauter has many years of hockey experience and played in the Big Six League for six seasons with the Arcola-Kisbey Combines and Wawota Flyers. During this time, he had 72 goals and 72 assists in 110 senior games.
Sauter at the time had not thought of a coaching role just yet, but after talking with his family and friends the decision was made for him to join the ranks and become the head coach.
Sauter expects a competitive and motivated group this season. He has noticed that a lot of the younger players have taken great steps in their development the past couple of years, while the veterans have still been able to compete at a high level. The new bench boss has emphasized that accountability and structure will be key themes this season.
Ben Johnstone, cap-
tain of the Cougars and also on the executive, was involved in the early discussions with Sauter, and described the transition as seamless. Essentially this year is a clean slate for everyone in a Cougars jersey.
The new coach said that ice time will be earned to the players who are deserving. With that said the season has begun.
The Cougars started off their season with a bang. Their rst game was held on November 1, at home against the Kipling Oil Kings. They walked away from this game with a 9 – 3 victory.
The following weekend on November 7, they continued to dominate home ice, this time against the Carnduff Red Devils. They once again proved that they were not to be reckoned with and pulled off a big win, 12 -1. It was time for them to hit the road and have their rst away game on November 12 against the Midale Mustangs. It was going to be another win for the Cougars as they pulled away with a 6 – 2 victory.
Two nights late on November 12, they travelled to Moosomin to play against the Moosomin Rangers. Although the
team has really pulled together and has shown the other teams what they are made of, they could not pull a win out of this game. They lost 5 – 1. The rst loss of the season.
The Cougars once again hit the ice at the Carlyle Sports Complex on November 28 against
the Redvers Rocket. It did not take long for the bleachers to ll with enthusiastic fans. The excitement began with the rst puck drop. It was only a matter of minutes before the Rockets took their rst penalty for holding and shortly after received another one for cross checking.
They were able to hold off the 5 on 3 penalty kill, but it was not long before the Cougars took the lead 1 -0.
The second period started with two quick goals for the Rockets giving them a 2 – 1 lead. It remained like this for the rest of the second period and into the third. Zane
Winter, goaltender for the Cougars, was kept busy as Redvers was relentless with shots on net, but Winter held them at bay.
In the third, the Cougars were able to tie up the game. This brought the crowd alive. By this time Winter had already stopped 38 shots. As the game continued Winter was unable to keep them all out, and the Cougars lost 5 – 3.
Winter faced 63 shots on net during this game. He did a standout job on saving the team by only allowing a few goals past him. The next game will be on home ice December 5, following the Carlyle Dicken’s parade.
Goaltender Zane Winter from the Carlyle Cougars saved 58 of 63 shots against the Redvers Rockets. Photo by Stephanie Zoer
Lions awards presented to members
By Paul Kimball
It is really worth the risk?
hand in hand for many, many people
And whereas there may not be anything wrong with that, there is in getting behind the steering wheel of a vehicle after an evening of drink ing Police are out in full force to ensure that those whose senses are numbed by alcohol are not putting their lives and the lives of others in danger
There are some pretty steep consequences in tak ing that kind of a risk If one gets ‘caught ’, they risk a minimum of a 30- day vehicle impoundment. They face a fine that is at least $1250 and have to take time to attend a class to be educated on the dangers of drink ing and driving An ig-
nition interlock device may be installed on their vehicle and they may have problems with any international travel. And perhaps the topper – a life-long criminal record follows them around, which may have resulted in jail time and/or losing their driver ’s licence. It may affect future employment oppor tunities and, if one is a foreigner to Canada, it may have a bearing on their immigrant status
One may spend the rest of their life in deep regret over such a foolish decision, contemplating the ‘what-ifs’ had such a foolish decision not been made
Or perhaps it could lead to an accident where the life of an innocent person is taken, a driver or passenger of another vehicle What must life be like to live with the conscience of knowing that a stupid, avoidable decision prevented someone else from living the only life that had been given to them?
All of that makes turning on the ignition of a vehicle after having a drink a serious, senseless risk . And that may not be the worst of it. It may be that driving in an inebriated condition may result in an accident that claims the life of the driver and/or the occupants of the vehicle Or perhaps result in a serious injur y that leaves one in a condition where they are unable to enjoy life as they could have – something like a permanent paralysis or a non-treatable head injur y.
There are so many alternatives to driving after having had one too many. The most obvious, as we all know, is to designate a specific individual to do the driving after the evening is over And that person should be designated before the evening begins…not during it. It is possible to enjoy an evening without having to imbibe Find one who is willing and bring them along
Another option is to pre-arrange for a cab to pick you up to take you home Unfortunately, not ever y community has cab ser vice, but perhaps a friend or a family member can meet you at an appointed time to aver t the risk of drink ing and driving Or in these small communities that dot our area, maybe choose to walk home Perhaps the fresh air will be good for you.
Consider a person who is 30 years old who enjoys those outings that involve alcohol once a week Suppose that ’s their intended lifestyle until they’re 65 years old That ’s almost 1,820 evenings of enjoyment.
Is it worth throwing all those away because they choose to drive home after one too many drinks? Or preventing others who may enjoy those kinds of evenings? Have fun…but do so responsibly Don’t take a risk that prevents you from enjoying a lifetime of fun.
From left, Lions Bertha Isleifson, Sheran Fontaine, Candy Bye, Michelle Cooper, and Danielle Benjamin. Awards presented by Past President Craig Savill (back row) and District Governor Page Newton (far right front row).
Past President Lion Craig Savill (far left, back row) and District Governor Page Newton ( far right front row) presenting Marvin Chambers Award to Past President Wayne Wilson and Current President Tim Sedor Savill.
Local members Don Corrigan and Gerald Clark receiving their very deserving award. Presented by Lion Craig Savill and Page Newton.
Ken and Sheila Colpitts receiving the prestigious Marvin Chambers Award. Left to right: Lions Craig Savill, Lions Gord Paulley, Sheila Colpitts (longtime bookkeeper/accountant/ambassador of Lions Pride), Ken Colpitts (instrumental in making Lions Pride Estates a reality in the late 1990s), Lions Duncan Brown and District Governor Page Newton.
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District #41 4-H held Fall Meeting
Submitted by Teresa Cowan
District #41 held their fall meeting on October 15, 2025 at the Redvers Golden Age Center, hosted by the Alida & Area 4-H Beef Club.
President Jessica Buchanan called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. District clubs were well represented, and the meeting covered nancial updates, motions, elections, and planning for the 2025–2026 4-H year.
Key Highlights included:
• District #41 received Cargill Community Support funds through Saskatchewan 4-H.
Upcoming Events – 2025–2026
Event Date
Fall Rally Nov. 7, 2025
District Curling Jan. 2, 2026
Public SpeakingFeb. 22, 2026
• AGM Report presented by Melissa Demas.
• AGM Resolution to be submitted to Saskatchewan 4-H for the 2026 AGM from District #41: ‘Any team forfeiting a game during a 4-H event should be disqualied.’
• 2025 District Scholarship awarded to Addison Hammermeister (Alameda 4-H Beef).
• Eoin Kennedy acclaimed as Vice-President; Amanda Carr acclaimed as Secretary.
• Next District Meeting scheduled for March 4, 2026, hosted by Glen Ewen Trailblazers.
Host Club
Carievale Beef
Carnduff & Area Beef 4-H
Glen Ewen Mixed 4-H
Spring District MeetingMar. 4, 2026 Glen Ewen Trailblazers
District BowlingMar./Apr. 2026 (TBD)Redvers Wranglers
Judging Demo Spring 2026 (TBD)Alameda Beef
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Surviving Winter Inside...
Submitted by Patricia Hanbidge
So far, winter has been what winter seems to be - cold! I guess that is what we expect but with that cold and cars not starting also comes less comfort for us even being inside. Winter is innitely more liveable with a higher rate of humidity! Our homes are adversely affected by the dry air we are living with. Our furniture cracks, our hair stands on end and our houseplants are crying for just a little bit of humidity in the air that surrounds us.
This dryness in the winter is more prevalent in our climate. Warm air as we have in the summer will hold more water thus raising the relative humidity rate. Relative humidity is the amount of water that is held in the air relative to the maximum amount of moisture the air could be holding if saturated. Even in the summer, our air is kind of dry – but in the winter, it is even drier! Winter is dry but when it gets very cold, the relative humidity is less – which makes the cold weather even worse and when the tempera-
ture plummets to minus stupid the humidity is almost non-existent!
On the prairies, our homes are so much drier in winter as there is a very large temperature differential between the great outdoors and inside our homes. The very cold air contains very little moisture and when that air is warmed it feels extremely dry. The air will actually “grab” moisture from any available surface like our skin and our houseplants. The battle against desiccation is endless.
A couple of years ago, I made an investment that cost around $100. I purchased a middle of the road cold air humidier that would hydrate our living space. The water reservoir is easy to ll and takes about 3 minutes of time each day to ll it up. What it has done for us is provide a much more hospitable atmosphere in which to live. It is amazing that none of our clothing has static electricity while we are at home. Once we leave to go to school and work, the static takes no time to invade! The solution is not endless cans of static guard but simply to walk back into the
the temperature each night in your home and when you are away at work or at play will increase the humidity to a level that will make both you and your plants smile!
house and miraculously, our clothes become less clingy! Our skin becomes almost dewy and our hair begins to naturally curl. Our houseplants are happier and exhibit many fewer problems with pests and diseases.
help your plants feel more hydrated, try grouping them together on trays that are lled with pebbles covered in water. This will raise the humidity directly around the plants and will make them much more comfortable.
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Sometimes an investment like a humidier is delayed due to other techniques that we hope will hydrate our space. For example, misting plants is a task that is often enjoyed by many. However, misting has a benecial effect for a minute or two. As the air is so dry, that little bit of moisture is quickly slurped up and really is a waste of time.... except for the fact that it makes us feel better!
If you would like to
Another effective way to help raise the humidity in your home without investing in a humidier is to simply lower the temperature in the home. For every 1 degree F of decreased temperature, the relative humidity increases by 4 per cent. So if you can reduce the temperature each night in your home and when you are away at work or at play, the humidity will increase to a level that will make both you and your plants smile!
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