World-class musicians create
moments in southeast Saskatchewan
Submitted by Michele Amy
Have you ever witnessed a moment so electric, so full of unexpected joy, that you knew it could never be recreated?
Whether it’s a perfectly timed joke, a game-winning goal, or the energy of new friends syncing in real time—that is the essence of KitchenFest.
Week one shows – Monday to Thursday, August 4 to 7 and week two shows is Monday to Thursday, August 11 to 14. Concerts are held Mondays to Wednesdays and dance night is Thursdays.
Set in the heart of Southeast Saskatchewan, KitchenFest isn’t your average summer music festival. It’s a dynamic fusion of talent, creativity, and community— offering audiences an unrepeatable experience each night. Held in tandem with the renowned Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party (KLKP) Music Camp, KitchenFest brings together an ensemble of elite musicians from across Canada and around the globe.
“We’re talking about access to nearly $90,000 worth of independent musical talent,” says event organizer Michele Amy.
“It’s like hosting a dream team of NHL players for a series of backyard hockey games—except with violins, banjos, and cellos.”
Luckily, KitchenFest has the financial support of the Sask Arts Board as well as the generous sponsorship of our local corner of the province – all of which make the financing of this dream team possible.
World-Class Talent, Right Here at Home
The lineup reads like a who’swho of the folk and roots music world: Juno Award winners like Karrnnel, Daniel Koulack, and Troy MacGillivray collaborate with the likes of Tom Gammons (Inn Echo), Aleksi Campagne, Emilyn Stamm, Emily Dubois, Donna Turk (Tilted Kilts), and
Calgary’s famed Rob Skeet, known for his sold-out Elton John tribute shows.
And here’s the twist: most of these musicians have never performed together before.
Throughout the week, they rehearse, jam, and compose new pieces—some of which evolve into albums or touring collaborations. For audiences, each night’s show is a never-before-seen— and never-again-repeated—performance.
Over the 19 years that KitchenFest has been showcasing artists, we have hosted amazing collaborations which have led to the creation of The East Pointers, Fiddle and Banjo, “The Cabin Sessions” and a myriad of other amazing recordings and newly formed musical partnerships.
Artists’ Playground, Audiences’ Delight
“Imagine being at a musical buffet,” says one performer. “We pick and choose who we want to collaborate with, test out new sounds, and see what magic happens.”
That magic often spills over into spontaneous late-night campfire jams or wild Thursday night dances where $90,000 worth of musicians take the stage in rotating shifts—winging it in the best possible way. The night begins with a high-calibre oldtime fiddle dance and erupts into a wild fusion of country, rock, blues, and sometimes even rap.
Admission is just $20 at the gate, or festivalgoers can purchase a $60 week pass. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, settle in, and stay for the
after-show campfire jams, food trucks, artisan vendors, and good old-fashioned fun.
A Gift of Gratitude
In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, KitchenFest warmly invites families from White Bear First Nations, Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation, and Ocean Man First Nation and any other First People to attend free of charge. It’s our meaningful thank-you to the communities for sharing their land and welcoming the festival into Treaty 4 Territory. “We are all treaty people—as long as the grass grows, the sun shines, and the rivers flow.”
Never been to KitchenFest? This just might be your year. Come for the music, stay for the magic, and leave with stories you’ll never forget.
Having a great time at the Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party. Photo courtesy of Kenosee Lake Kitchen Party
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Lampman Farmers Market to have a special performer
By Stephanie Zoer
The Lampman Farmers Market is always looking for talent to perform when they hold their markets at the Lampman Legion parking lot. The markets are held every other Wednesday during the summer.
Lampman is located on Highway 361 east of Highway 47. It is a small town that has a lot to offer. In the summer they have baseball and a well-attended pool, and in the winter, a highly active curling rink and hockey arena.
Twyla Quantrill and Carrie Jo Niebergall took over the market three years ago. Quantrill, who is retired, loves to sew and bake, and figured this was a good fit
for her, so she asked her friend Niebergall to help with the organizing.
This market is like many that offer homemade goods or fresh produce for sale, but in Lampman they offer a meal which is provided by a local organization that wishes to raise money for their cause.
On July 30 it will be the Lampman Legion preparing the meal and this money will be used to help fund a new roof on the Legion.
On the same night they will have a young performer named Maesa Fleck. Her mom, Bailey Fleck, said that her daughter has been performing since the age of two and she loves it. Now the young lady is seven and a half years old and
will be the main attraction at the market.
Maesa will be singing songs by Garth Brooks, Shania Twain. Lainey Wilson and of course the popular Taylor Swift. Maesa also performed at a 2023 Lampman Market singing country songs that she loves.
She has done a couple of musical recitals that her piano and voice teacher Margaret Duncan put on over the past couple of years. Another accomplishment that Maesa has made is a few musical theatre classes with her Estevan Recreational Dance club.
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Quantrill and Niebergall have had the Lampman School Band and other young singers and fiddlers to entertain. People come to make their purchases and then stay to enjoy the music while having a bit to eat. It is often a grand social for those who come out.
There will be another exciting event happening on this night. The Farmers Market committee will be donating $500 to the Lampman Legion. This donation is to help the legion in their quest to raise money for fixing their roof.
Although the market is not huge, it provides a chance for locals to get out and enjoy an evening with friends and neighbours, while the vendors provide an array of mixed goodies.
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Maesa Fleck has been performing since she was two years old with her dancing and singing. Photo by Bailey Fleck
Carter Beck’s dream to play pro ball is very much alive
By Paul Kimball
A handful of ‘Saskatchewan’s boys of summer’ have made it to the major leagues. Perhaps the most notable was Terry Puhl from Melville, who played from 1977 to 1991, primarily with the Houston Astros. Others include Andrew Albers from North Battleford (he pitched in a game for the Toronto Blue Jays) and Dustin Molleken from Regina, who had a brief stint with the Detroit Tigers.
To date, no one from Southeastern Saskatchewan has officially worn a major league jersey. It is Carter Beck’s dream to change that and his dream is still very much alive.
Beck is from Carnduff and graduated in 2023. He attended University of Mary (U of M) in Bismarck on a partial baseball scholarship. U of M is a NCAA Division II school that plays in the NSIC conference. Beck’s intentions were to play for the U of M Marauders for two years and, if all went well, spend his final two years at a NCAA Division I school. A month into the school year, Beck suffered a serious injury. During an exhibition game, a slide into third base went wrong. He broke three metatarsal bones (in his foot) and separated his tibia and fibula, bones in the lower part of the leg. Thankfully, the regular season
wasn’t to begin until the following spring and the day before spring training began, the medical team cleared him to play.
He had an excellent season playing left-field and centre-field. His batting average was .349, he hit 12 home runs and knocked in 53 runs. His on-base percentage was an impressive .426, meaning that close to half of his plate appearances resulted in him reaching base.
His play earned him a selection to the Second Team All Conference team and he was voted as freshman of the year.
His achievements of that first year got him to thinking that he could move to a Division I school a year sooner than planned. Professional scouts pay more attention to the athletes of Division I than Division II. He entered what is called a transfer portal. He was contacted by three schools – Purdue, Illinois and Indiana State.
Beck chose Indiana State University (ISU). Their baseball program and the scholarship they offered was the best fit for him.
Playing centre field for the ISU Sycamores in the Missouri Valley Conference, Beck’s statistics were much the same as his first year with the Marauders. He batted .335, hit 11 home runs and drove home 56 base runners. His on-base percentage was .418.
This earned him a first-team all-conference selection.
Over this summer, he has been working out to keep himself in shape
and playing ball with the Saskatoon Berries in the Western Canadian Baseball League. He continues to excel, batting .368, hitting eight homers and 37 runs batted in.
That leg injury from his first year hasn’t had an effect on the number of bases that he steals. So far this summer, he has stolen nine, which is
consistent with his university swipes.
This fall, Beck will begin his third year of university, the second with ISU. He is looking forward to the upcoming season, which will begin next spring with a tournament in Puerto Rico. It will also be his first ‘draft year’, when the top collegiate players across the country are selected
by Major League Teams. Beck believes that if he can repeat his successes of the past two years, he has an excellent chance of being drafted by a major league baseball team. Beck could very well be another Saskatchewan ballplayer to make it to the big leagues…and the first to come out of our corner of the province.
Carter Beck about to get another hit for the Indiana State University Sycamores. Photo courtesy of Carter Beck
Carter Beck tracks down a fly ball for the Saskatoon Berries. Photo courtesy of Carter Beck
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Here comes the thunder
Throughout summer months it is almost guaranteed that one time or another we will have thunder. With that thunder usually comes lightning and the possibility of a tornado.
I am not a fan of thunderstorms, nor do I like lightning, and the chance of getting a tornado really scares me. We have lived close to where a tornado hit, and it is not something I ever want to see again.
As a child, during the night when a thunderstorm came around, my mom woke us up. We would have to get fully dressed, including shoes and stay in the living room. There were times that the house would shake from the loud cracks of thunder, and I was terrified.
The oil lamps came out and were placed on the table. Mom always had a healthy supply of candles, and they too came out of their hiding place to be ready if the power went out.
Around the age of 13, our house was hit by lightning. I will never forget the incredible noise it made, and how the sparks flew from the power box on the side of the house. It was this storm that my dad got out of bed, it was so loud.
Another time when I was 16 years old, the lightning was so bright that our yard light went off. The lightning crackled across the sky non-stop and the following day, we found that our neighbour’s horse had been struck by one of those bolts and splitting a tree down the middle.
After I got married, we had two major storms that created tornados, and we were part of the cleanup crew. It is something I will never forget, and I can tell you; it is something a person does not want to experience.
Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen more of these unpredictable storms. Living in town, it is hard to see the clouds roll in until they are on top of us. None the less they still scare me although I am getting better.
The last two storms had us walking from window to window following the clouds that were swirling above us. It is also a time that our dogs stay close to our sides as they dislike the storms as well.
We do not have a basement, but we do have a plan. We each have a pet that we are responsible for and what we are to take in case the need arises, that we need to take shelter quickly.
As my husband watched out the back door and me out the front door, a crack of thunder and a bolt of lightning had me jumping out of my skin. I went quickly to the back door, cleaning my glasses and not really paying attention and walked right into my husband, breaking my glasses.
I could not be without my glasses, but I could see the larger-than-life flashes going across the sky. Once the storm subsided the arm on my glasses was hot glued so I could wear them until I could get them fixed.
On Friday, July 25 we had another storm roll through. This one had me scared as our phone sent out an alert that we were in a tornado warning. Neighbours to the west and north have already seen hail and this is another issue we do not want to see.
Hail destroys so many things depending on the size. Farmers lose their crops, vehicles end up with dents, my garden will be ruined, and many animals have no place to go.
Luckily, this storm did not produce any damaging winds, no destructive hail, and the tornados stayed away. Let us hope that our summer continues without any major devasting storms and that our plan for shelter is never needed. Do you have a plan in place?
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
- Nelson Mandela
Is it the product or the personality that matters?
Have you asked a young person lately what they want to be when they grow up? These days, fully 57% of Gen Z individuals say they aspire to become social media influencers. Their interest is driven by the perceived glamour of the career as well as the financial windfall they believe is associated with the profession.
I am bemused by the role of influencers in our culture who have built an online presence and earn their living being paid to promote products in photos and videos they post. There was a time when ‘having to resort to working in commercials’ was seen as somehow beneath those who were trying to make it in the performing arts. But now the method of promoting products directly to their audience is appealing for many. But the ‘influencer-for-hire’ role is complicated because while they are sought out by companies for the following they have carved out, too many of those followers don’t realize that what they are seeing are actually ads—not
necessarily the viewpoint or opinion of their favorite online personality.
Companies ink deals with influencers and then those personalities promote products as part of a sponsorship deal. This is nothing new. In fact, the history of this type of role is far more interesting than the current iteration.
It has been suggested First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was the ‘original media influencer’. Seen as a wise, trustworthy woman, she was able to build a global brand and had tremendous cultural influence in radio, print, public speaking, film and television.
She was paid $250,000 (in today’s dollars) to make a TV commercial for margarine in which she also talked about world hunger. She wrote a daily newspaper column that ran nationwide for 26 years. In it she would recommend books, movies and products she admired. It is said she wasn’t motivated by the money (which apparently mostly went to charity), but by the desire to educate and inspire, and use her influence to benefit the entertainment industry careers of those close to her.
Paying celebrities and notable people to promote products continued for decades. Seeing someone famous do a commercial or print ad left little room for doubt. They were being paid to draw attention to the product. Everyone knew the intent. By the 2000s corporations were
providing bloggers with free products in exchange for favorable reviews and the influencer industry began to expand. But the concern is that people fail to understand that the personal posts are simply paid for advertisements. Top-tier influences receive a six or seven-figure fee per post for a product they may know nothing about. And some products being promoted are not only scams, but dangerous as well. As a result, the lawsuits pile up.
Three famous influencers/models were paid more than a quarter of a million dollars each for a single post highlighting what turned out to be a debacle of a music festival. A lawsuit claimed that failure to disclose it was paid-for advertisements was misleading and had a negative impact on “impressionable audiences who may not understand the manipulation of images or portrayal of a lifestyle that isn’t real.”
Investors in a cryptocurrency case whose founders were charged with several crimes have sued two social media influencers. They say they are taking civil action claiming that “the farce wouldn’t have gotten so out of hand if the two influencers hadn’t promoted it.”
The most successful advertising effort in history is considered to be Nike’s “Just Do It” campaign. It launched back in 1988 and saw Nike’s sales jump from $1 billion to more than $9 billion in a decade. There were high profile athletes involved, as well as musi-
cians and artists, but the focus was the shoes and how they could help everyone in the pursuit of their goals. Clearly it was effective not only in increasing sales but in establishing the shoe’s brand in the minds of consumers. The key was in repeat customers buying multiple pairs—because they liked the shoes.
One of the dangers of aligning with famous people is that—as goes their reputation, so does your campaign. Companies have found themselves on the wrong end of tremendous backlash for tying themselves to the wrong celebrity or influencer; one who has been knocked from their pedestal for nefarious reasons. It has nothing to do with the fashion, the beverage, the vehicle or whatever else is being promoted, but the fact that the face associated with the item is now rather poisonous. It’s tainted.
Advertising is important. You need to let people know what your products are and where they are available. But paying Kim, Alex, Joe or Kylie to pretend they like the product should matter less to consumers than getting good value for their money. In a culture too focused on image and unrealistic and false narratives, we have a chance to be a loud voice in the conversation by how we spend our resources. When it comes to our dollars, the quality of the product should be a lot more important than the profile of the personality. That’s my outlook.
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Linda Joe will be the newest artist at the Moose Mountain Provincial Park Artist Colony
By Stephanie Zoer
Linda Joe is a selftaught artist who is still grasping her fundamentals and getting comfortable with her artist tools. This talent started when she lived in India where she was born and raised.
She was born in the state of Kerala in Southern India. It is a lush small state bordering the Arabian Sea. Linda remembers walking in her gardens and agricultural land filled with mango trees, jackfruit, and coconut trees.
Linda would sit under these trees drawing, painting, and daydreaming. She watched the birds, snakes and mongoose while dabbling in her art. This is one of her favourite childhood memories.
Her schooling was done at the Holy Child Convent, Snehagiri. She obtained her Bachelor of Education in English Education at Adhi Sankara Training College in Kalady. She furthered her education by receiving a degree in English literature from Sacred Hearts College, Chalakudy, and a diploma in Addictions and Community Services from Lethbridge Reeves College.
Linda is now an education assistant at Carlyle Elementary School and is married to Joe Andrews who works at Club 19 in Kenosee as the Food and Beverage Manager, and she has one daughter named Magdalene.
The family came to Canada 10 years ago and lived in Red Deer, Alberta. Linda’s husband worked for Australis on a cruise liner, but this kept the couple apart. They came to Canada so they could be together through their work and later came
to Saskatchewan when work opportunities came available.
Throughout this time, Linda has continued with her art. She started with pencil drawings and now has spread her wings to do acrylic paintings on canvas. Linda likes to add to her art by using plaster of Paris to add texture to her work.
“I take pride in my original work, and these are the pieces that I sell,” said Linda. She does not do prints of her work or cards. She loves to explore with different styles, and she does not do a series of paintings.
She started with nature paintings, but now enjoys drawing people, her culture, and the traditional dance they have in India. “I think there needs to be a representation of Southern Indian art and culture in art,” she said.
Once she starts a piece of art, Linda needs to keep working on it until it is completed. She finds that if she does not do this, she will lose interest in the piece, and it will take her a long time to finish it.
Linda began a piece, from her home state, of the Kerala Temple. This was over a year ago, but due to her being busy she has yet to complete it. Her favourite paintings are of the Theyyam and Kathakali Dances.
She will be attending the Moose Mountain Provincial Park Artist Colony from August 5 – 11. This will be her first time attending and it was her husband that suggested she try and get into the colony.
Linda looks forward to sharing her story with the people that will come to visit. She feels this will be her chance to highlight her talent and art.
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When Linda Joe begins one of her art pieces, she will stay working on it until the piece is completed. Photo by Joe Andrews
RM #2 & Carnduff Fire and Rescue receive
By Paul Kimball
The fire departments in our area of the province have a program called Mutual Aid. If one department is facing an emergency that requires more resources than what they can offer, they will call on and receive help from another. An emergency arose that called for help beyond the intent of Mu-
tual Aid. A fire began in a ditch close to Weyakwin, a small hamlet approximately 100 kilometres south of La Ronge. The fire was labelled – DITCH02 Fire – and it quickly spread out of control.
Help was called for and several fire departments, including Carlyle Fire and Rescue responded. A truck was sent, along with two fire-
fighters to man it.
In time, the firefighters became exhausted and it appeared like they would have to return to Carlyle, along with their truck. The department called upon their Mutual Aid partners. Two firefighters – Randy Spencer and Mike Pirie from RM #2 & Carnduff Fire and Rescue volunteered to go to the fire and relieve the overworked firefighters from Carlyle. This allowed the truck to remain at the fire and to be used.
Spencer and Pirie fought the fire for nine days before returning home to Carnduff.
On July 23rd, Carlyle Fire and Rescue presented RM #2 & Carnduff Fire and Rescue with a cheque for $25,000. It was a goodwill gesture and a token of appreciation for relieving their workers and enabling the truck to continue to be used at the site.
The donation will be used to build a training facility to further train and equip the firefighters of RM #2 and Carnduff Fire and Rescue. The facility will cost much more than what the donation covers, but it is a great start. A fundraiser is planned for the fall to raise the additional money required.
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Spencer said, “We are really appreciative of this donation. We look forward to working with Carlyle Fire and Rescue in the future.” Not for the purpose of receiving further donations, but because of their connection through
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Randy Spencer, left, and Mike Pirie, middle, of RM #2 & Carnduff Fire and Rescue with Donald Gaudet, another firefighter at the site of DITCH02 Fire. Photo courtesy of Randy Spencer
Smoke from the fire being fought…about half an hour away from Weyakwin. Photo courtesy of Randy Spencer
Ross Apperley has a passion for Carnduff Cemetery
By Paul Kimball
Ross Apperley finds great joy in a place that many try to avoid…the cemetery.
Apperley has been officially serving Carnduff since 1994, when he was first elected to council. In 2009, he became Carnduff’s mayor and has continued in that role to this day.
In his ‘council days’, he became part of a two-person committee that oversaw the care and maintenance of the local cemetery. He enjoyed being a part of that committee, but the enjoyment turned into passion when his parents became ‘members’ – residents – of the cemetery. That happened in 2007 upon the passing of his father, Rudy, and in 2008, when his mother, Rose, joined her husband in eternal rest.
It was at that time that Apperley became passionate about his cemetery work. He understood, personally, how one’s final resting place ought to show respect for
those we’ve lost, as well as to their families.
When he became mayor, he didn’t give up his seat on the cemetery committee. He was just too interested in making the cemetery that place of respect.
Ross spends a lot of time researching and creatively thinking of ways in which that respect can be shown. Under his leadership, the cemetery has taken on a new look. A pavilion has been constructed, allowing for better outdoor services. There are currently 19 benches facing the pavilion. These have been donated by family members in memory of those who have been interred in the cemetery. There is room for an additional 57 benches.
Many, many trees have been planted and are growing around the pavilion area, providing a scenic backdrop for services held at the pavilion.
The water system has been greatly expanded. There are multiple water sources throughout
the grounds, allowing for sprinklers to be used to keep the grass green.
An innovative feature was added this past spring. There are a number of signs posted that feature a QR code. By scanning that code, one can access the names of all those who have been laid to rest in the cemetery. Veterans…those who served our country during war times, are identified in that listing.
Currently, there are over 2,000 individuals who lay in repose at Carnduff’s cemetery. Earlier this year, the headstones and plaques of each person was washed clean, removing the moss and dirt that had accumulated over the years. The result is that the cemetery looks brand new.
Apperley, along with his committee, works very closely with the local legion. Each year, around Remembrance Day, the students and teachers of Carnduff’s Education Complex hold a No Stone Left service at the cemetery. Part of that service includes the students locating the burial spots of veterans and laying a poppy. The poppy is made of metal and has a hole pierced in it, which is then hung from a metal stake that has previously been placed at the site where the veteran rests.
Several informational markers can be found throughout the cemetery, indicating notable figures from Carnduff’s past. The historical contributions of original settlers, past mayors and others can be read.
There’s even a little Church on a base that Apperley built. Open one side of the Church and you’ll find a set of Carnduff’s history books which contain a lot of information about the people interred on the
grounds. Open the other side of the Church and you’ll discover a waterproof book that identifies all those who have been laid to rest in the cemetery – the same information that you’ll find when you scan the QR code.
Apperley’s passion for ensuring that Carnduff Cemetery is a place that shows respect has made a noticeable difference. It is a well-maintained place that is very practical, historical and scenic for all those who visit loved ones.
Drop by and see for yourself…even if you don’t have a loved one there.
Mayor Ross Apperley on the memorial bench of his parents who instilled his ‘cemetery passion’. Photo by Paul Kimball
Ross Apperley’s vision becomes a reality – the scenic and comfortable pavilion area.
Photo by Paul Kimball
One of the cemetery’s welcome signs…complete with the QR code. Photo by Paul Kimball
The little Church at the cemetery, home to two history books and a listing of all those interred. The Church was made by Ross Apperley. Photo by Paul Kimball
One of
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about a former mayor. Photo by Paul Kimball
Fundraising continues to help Estevan girl walk
By David Willberg
The Estevan area continues to rally around four-year-old girl Aubrey Dyck, who needs expensive therapy and an outof-country surgery.
A pair of fundraisers were held at the Estevan Church of God, with a family night supper July 25 and a pancake breakfast the following day. Aubrey’s father Tanner didn’t have an attendance total for the events, but it blew away their expectations. He said their estimate is the events brought in a combined $4,000.
The family night featured barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs, along with salads, cookies and refreshments. Other highlights included yard games, bouncy castles, and stations with crafts and Play-Doh.
Pancakes, sausages and a variety of homemade items were served at the breakfast, and the craft stations and yard games were back.
Tanner noted they had barely enough food for
the barbecue, with only a couple of hamburgers and some salads remaining. They purchased extra items for the breakfast so they would be ready for the crowd.
Tanner said the operation will occur in Summit, N.J., and they hope it can occur in early October. A selective percutaneous myofascial lengthening (SPML) operation and rehabilitation will help her walk; in the past she has shuffled on her knees and hopped around for mobility.
“It’s a very minimally-invasive operation to get to the tendons, muscles and nerves,” said Tanner.
The $90,000 covers the cost of the operation, the travel and other expenses, as well as a return trip the following month to see another specialist.
Tanner said Aubrey was exhausted after the two fundraisers, as she had lots of fun with the activities the first night. And she spent time with friends and family on the second day.
“I think she was just excited to be part of something as big as it was, more than anything. She’s always happy anyways, so it makes it so much easier to deal with it, but I think she was just excited to see so many new faces and people coming out to see her,” said Tanner.
“She’s a four-year-old kid. She’s always excited to be doing something, so it was really good to see that she enjoyed herself for both events.”
Dyck family – photo sourced from GoFundMe
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The Glen Ewen Mixed 4-H Club celebrated their Achievement Day in conjunction with the Carnduff Homecoming on Saturday, July 5th.
The members decorated their float the night before and brought their sheep along to ride with them during the parade. At noon, they served free ice cream cones to children through the Souris Flats Ranch food truck. Additionally, the members completed their 4-H exams.
They then walked their lambs to Sunset Haven, where they paraded the sheep for the residents to enjoy. Afterwards, they had lunch from Subway.
For this year’s Achievement Day,
the club decided to try something different. Instead of individual sheep classes and having a judge, they held a showmanship and judging demonstration led by Pamela Bartlett, the project leader. Members invited friends and family to participate and taught them how to show sheep, providing feedback on their showing abilities. The day concluded with the members’ favourite event—the Costume Class— where both the members and their sheep dressed up in creative outfits. After the event, members and McKenzie Lovell were presented with Glen Ewen Mixed hoodies and lawn chairs as gifts. Myrna Babbings was recognized for her 30 years of service as a 4-H leader, and Pamela Bartlett was honoured for her 20 years as a leader.
Submitted by Pamela Bartlett
L to R – McKenzie Lovell, Emery Hitchens, Aniya Douglas, Abby Bartlett, Eli Bartlett and Paden Hitchens.
Back row, L to R –Pamela Bartlett, Eli Bartlett, Myrna Babbings, Abby Bartlett, McKenzie Lovell. Front row, L to R –Aniya Douglas, Paden Hitchens, Emery Hitchens.
Photos courtesy of Daniel Bartlett
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