The Observer June 12, 2025 by Carlyle Observer

Southern Plains

Making the world a luxurious place one rhinestone at a time

By Kaitlynn Nordal

What started out as a way for Megan Anderson owner of The Blinging Bluebird in Carlyle to honour her grandma has turned into a thriving business.

Anderson has always been creative.

“For 15 years before I got into this, I was a quilter. I hobby hopped from all the things,” said Anderson laughing referring to her time doing activities such as cross-stitch and crochet.

Anderson got into blinging after her grandma died during the height of Covid19.

“It was hard for me,” said Anderson. “She was my person.”

Anderson’s grandma had a lot of jewellery.

“She was that grandma who had rings on all her fingers. She always had a broach on her coat. She had clip-on earrings, pendants and watches. She had so much jewellery,” said Anderson.

Everyone in Anderson’s family picked a few pieces of jewellery as a keepsake.

“I wanted to do something special,” said Anderson. “I didn’t want this jewellery just to die in a drawer and be forgotten,”

This led Anderson to look on the internet for ideas of what to do. Anderson eventually found someone who does collage work with heirloom jewellery.

Anderson did not have enough for a collage which led her to find rhinestone groups online.

At that time there was no specific rhinestone store in Canada, so Anderson had to order products from the United States.

“I thought Canada needs

something. I felt like it was her way of being like ‘I planned this for you,’” said Anderson.

All of this happened fast. Anderson’s grandma died in February; by April, Anderson decided to do this and then launched the Blinging Bluebird in September.

A lot of this time was spent sourcing materials for the best quality.

“I wanted to make sure I had the best quality at the most competitive pricing .... I wanted to make sure I could stand behind everything I put out,” said Anderson.

Anderson decided to turn this idea into a formal business

to fill a gap in the market.

“I knew that Canada wanted this,” said Anderson. “I wanted to step up and be that. It helped that Americans took to the store too because their dollar did so well.”

“During the pandemic, lots of people found hobbies and a lot of little shops popped up but you could see them not really scaling,” continued Anderson. “I dove headfirst into bringing in new product selection and being innovative in what I was offering. I wanted to be that one-stop shop.”

Anderson says her tumblers and pens are the most popular products she offers.

“The pen patterns are quick projects. Somebody who does bling that isn’t brand new could hammer it out in an hour. Tumblers are bigger and those patterns take a lot more thought and it’s easy for people to come and grab one that’s made up,” said Anderson.

“We have started making tumbler and pen kits that come with my pattern on the tumbler and pen,” continued Anderson. “It comes with all the stones and instructions they need it make it. (It’s) beginner friendly. It’s almost diamond dart art but more luxurious finished end product.”

Megan Anderson owner of Blinging Bluebird got into blinging and rhinestones after her grandma died and she was deciding what to do with the jewellery she had. Photo by Crystal Lens Photography

Community Calendar

Your first stop to find events happening in our community!

June

June 27, 28 & 29 – Carlyle Fun Dayz & Fair

July

Fri – Sun, July 11 -13 - White Bear Powwow

Fri to Sun, July 11-13 - Bear Claw Casino & Hotel White Bear First Nations Powwow

Mon to Fri, July 14-18 - Eyes – Educating Youth in Engineering and Science

2026

Tues to Sat - Mar 25 -29

– 125th Arcola Curling Club Bonspiel

*Do you have a community event you want listed here? Send us the name of the event, date, and what community it’s being held by emailing: observer@sasktel.net OR calling: (306) 453-2525.

The Blinging Bluebird has plans for grand opening this summer

Anderson’s business grew faster than she thought it might. The Blinging Bluebird started in a room in their basement, but Anderson was soon using the other spare room which then was overflowing into their living room.

“I was scaling so fast,” said Anderson. “I needed staff.

This led Anderson to find a commercial space.

“I knew going into it this was a good space for me for now,” said Anderson.

The Blinging Bluebird stayed at this location for two years.

“We were so full in there. It was so full I say it was busting at the seams,” said Anderson. “It was getting claustrophobic with how full it was.”

This then led Anderson to look for more space. She found it at Highway 13 West Building 3209 directly west of Carlyle Motor Products. The building stands out with a bright blue front door.

“It’s refreshing,” said Anderson.

Anderson is planning a grand opening this summer on Canada Day weekend.

“I feel like it would work well to have an in-person grand opening and then an online grand opening on the first,” said Anderson.

It is still mind-blowing to Anderson how fast her business has grown.

“I think I am one of Canada’s leading rhinestone stores now,” said Anderson. “I don’t think there is a rhinestone store specific that is bigger than me that is commercial which is crazy. It’s been a crazy ride.”

Anderson is grateful to everyone who has been supportive over the last few years.

“I have so much thanks for everyone that has supported me. In Canada, rhinestones and bling is so new and so many people don’t know what I am talking

FORM L

[Section 78 of the Act]

NOTICE OF CALL FOR FURTHER NOMINATIONS

An insufficient number of nominations having been received to fill the office(s) of: (complete as applicable)

Councillor: Division No 3 of Rural Municipality of Browning No 34 (Rural Municipality)

The returning officer or nomination officer will receive nominations of candidates for the above office(s):

(a) during normal oﬃce hours from Thursday, June 5, 2025 (Close of withdrawal period) until 4:00 p.m Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (second Wednesday following the close of the withdrawal period)

(b) on the 18th day of June, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m at 102 Minard Road, Lampman, Saskatchewan

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location(s): 102 Minard Road, Lampman, Saskatchewan

Dated at Lampman this 5th day of June, 2025. Greg Wallin (Returning Oﬃcer or Nomination Oﬃcer)

about ... it’s a small community but I have made some amazing friends,” said Anderson.

Megan Anderson owner of Blinging Bluebird with some of her artwork. Photo by Crystal Lens Photography

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Moose Mountain Provincial Park Artist Colony will have several new artists this year

By Stephanie Zoer

Edie Marshall was born and raised in Raymore, Saskatchewan, and when she married her husband Greg Marshall, they lived in the country farming mainly grain crops but had some cattle as well.

This is where they raised their three children. They are now adults and have given Edie six grandchildren, who they love to spend time with.

When Edie graduated from high school she went to the University of Saskatchewan to earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts.

After some years Edie and her husband moved to Regina where she worked as the program coordinator for the Art Gallery of Regina and later for CARFAC Sask

which is the Canadian Artists’ Representation/ Le Front des Artistes Canadiens. CARFAC is incorporated federally as non-profit corporation that is the national voice of Canada’s professional visual artists.

Edie taught painting at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre in Regina and also held several positions on boards such as the CARFAC National Board representing CARFAC Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Arts board, and The Art Gallery of Regina board. Her love for art began at a young age when she was introduced to oil paint. She remembers loving the feel of the buttery texture. She was constantly drawing or creating a new piece, which continued on in her life.

Most of her paintings

are semi-abstract and are based on the prairies landscapes and nature.

Her paintings are done with oil, some gouache and hand-crafted inks that she makes mostly from plants.

Edie learned about making her own inks from reading a book and following artist Jason Logan from Toronto who makes botanical and forages inks.

Having dyed yarn from plants many years ago, the progression came naturally to Edie, and she discovered that many artists also make their own inks.

Plant or botanical inks have a unique earthy feel and are much different then synthetic inks. Depending on the plant source the colour and texture can vary.

This form of ink often creates a more natural

and nuanced appearance. Some may even have a grainy texture, while others are smooth.

She enjoys painting in the afternoons when she is more settled and can focus better for longer periods of time.

Today Edie and Greg live in Riverhurst, Saskatchewan and this is where she has her studio. She enjoys gardening and loves to hike and kayak.

Edie will attend the Moose Mountain Provincial Artist Colony for the first time from June 17-23.

They will camp at Kenosee Lake as it is a four-hour drive to the lake.

“I have no expectations other than to work in a beautiful environment, away from the everyday demands at home,” said Edie.

Edie Marshall will attend the Moose Mountain Provincial Park Artist Colony for the first time this year and is looking forward to being there. Photo by Edie Marshall

My border experiences

My wife and I used to travel to the States regularly…but COVID brought that to a screeching halt. Last fall, we decided to make that venture again, and came home disappointed. Prices were higher down there than up here and with the exchange rate…well, buying trips no longer make sense. We decided to suspend our shopping trips to the good old U.S. of A. At least for a while.

Recently, I crossed the border to attend a Memorial Day service. It’s something that I’ve wanted to do for my 11 years living in Carnduff. American veterans attend our Remembrance Day services in Carnduff and I’ve wanted to show my respect for their veterans. I’ve been unable to, though, as we always have school on their Memorial Day and it’s hard for me to take the day off, as I drive a school bus.

But this year, we had no school on Memorial Day.

I get nervous crossing the border, because of horror stories I’ve heard about the Border Services Officers (BSO), more commonly known as border guards. Catch one in a lousy mood, I’ve been told, and it can be a pretty rough experience. I don’t know how many times I’ve crossed the Carievale/Sherwood border, but I’ve never seen anything to substantiate those things I’ve heard.

In fact, I see the opposite. Helpfulness, courteousness…and even friendliness at times.

When I crossed the American side, a young officer approached my car and asked the standard questions. I told him I was going to the Memorial Day service…he took my passport…went to his office… and was back in less than half a minute. I jokingly said that I should always use the ‘Memorial Day line’ if it made things this easy. He laughed and responded immediately that it would get me in trouble 364 days a year. It only worked one day a year.

A few hours later, I stopped at Canadian Customs. An officer who I seem to get most of the time at the border approached my car and asked the usual questions. I told him where I’d been and then told him he was my favourite officer. He put his fingers to his lips and said not to say that too loudly.

He had endeared himself to me several years ago. My wife and I had returned from the States, transporting more dog food than we were allowed. We had a 50 lb. bag on the back seat, in plain sight, and he asked me how many dogs we were feeding. I told him that we had two and he asked where they were. “At home,” I replied. He informed us that we were only allowed enough dog food in the car to feed them… provided they were in the car. Since they weren’t, we could not bring any dog food into Canada.

I confessed, voluntarily, that we had two more bags in the trunk. That was definitely a no-no. He went on to tell us why dog food wasn’t allowed to be brought into Canada, a speech that took about 10 minutes. I won’t tell you what the end result was. Suffice to say that he was somewhat sympathetic to our lack of knowledge…and our ‘rapt’ attention to his lecture.

When I told him recently that he was my favourite officer, he asked why. I reminded him of our encounter years ago and of the lecture he gave me. He laughed and said it wasn’t a lecture but a teaching moment and then he waved me on my way.

I don’t know why those uneasy feelings still pop up whenever I approach a border crossing. I have never had a negative experience in crossing the line. In fact, I have a deep, deep appreciation for our BSO’s…and I’ll tell you why the next time you see my face at the head of this column.

Be optimistic

“I am fundamentally an optimist. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.”

Oh, to be a child again?

With certainty, I can state that when I was growing up June was my favourite month of the year. It was a time for track and field, playing ball, the ending of the school year, and the month several of my friends celebrated birthdays. June was jam-packed with parties, sleepovers and special days at school. June meant the arrival of warm sunny days along with daylight that held on longer into the evenings that extended our time to be outside and play.

We lived in a small city for several years and benefited from great facilities just blocks out our back door. Two outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, playgrounds, ball diamonds, soccer pitches and parks were all within a short walk from our house. Along with our friends,

we made good use of them all.

A bat, ball and a few gloves and we became the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the New York Yankees. Down at the wading pool we took part in the playground recreation program or created our own games to keep us busy. But one of the best days was when the swimming pool on Second Avenue opened and our parents got us our season swim pass. I don’t think we were there every day, but we sure made good use of it and the lifeguards got to know us by our first name.

Sounds a little too idyllic? Perhaps. But it is how I remember it. So it got me thinking when a question was posed to a group I was with: would you like to go back and be a child again?

I enjoyed a wonderful childhood. But I fully realize I was in a unique situation. My family was intact, my parents were happily married, and my younger sister and I got along well and had fun together. Summers were amazing. We got to go to summer camp, had family vacations, enjoyed hours at the pool and parks, spent time at the lake, had many BBQs, and were just a quick bike ride away from the

convenience store where Mo Jos, pixie sticks and jawbreakers were among our favourite selections. Of course it wasn’t without its hurts, but really and truly it was a blessed time.

So back to the question at hand. Would I want to be a child again? No. No, I would not. As wonderful as it was, each stage of life brings with it new beginnings, new people, new memories and new opportunities. Yes, new hurts and heartache as well because that’s all part of it.

“What do you want to be when you grow up,” is a question frequently fielded by children. It is usually asked to illicit a response about the kind of job the child envisions in the future. That’s too bad, because there’s so much more to consider.

How about…when I grow up I want to be… compassionate, honest, hardworking, generous, and helpful. Isn’t that some of the best lessons we learned as children? We empathized with our friends when someone got hurt on their bike or playing ball, we were truthful with one another and weren’t tied up in knots about causing offense. We played hard all day and fell into bed at night from the best kind of tired. We shared

what we had with others whether it was our popsicle, a towel or a soccer ball, and we were encouraging and assisted each other when we needed to.

As we deal with the challenges of life as adults, it can become easy to look back at a different point in our life wistfully. But instead of wishing to hold on to a different time, how about bringing something from that time into our present day. Things like lying on the lawn and spending quiet time gazing up at the clouds. Splashing in a pool. Spreading out a blanket and having a picnic. Eating sugar with no guilt. Getting on a bike and going where the wheels take you. Or knowing that the best days are the unhurried ones spent with our family and friends. As adults, the summer months look different than they did for us as children, but that doesn’t mean we can’t reclaim some of what made it so special. It’s not about going back but, instead, bringing the best parts forward into the present. We’re just getting going on another summer season. Let’s give ourselves permission to spend a bit of it acting like children. That’s my outlook.

- Nelson Mandela

Manor School celebrates three graduates

By Michelle Cundall Principal of Manor School

On Friday, May 30th, the Manor School gym was filled with pride and celebration as the graduating class of 2025—Emma Wagner, Dathan Beaudet, and Jesse Haddow— marked the closing of one chapter of their lives and the beginning of a new one. Though small in number, the trio was celebrated in a big way, each honoured for their unique personalities and paths. The ceremony carried a powerful message of embracing and celebrating differences as a way to unite and grow stronger together and recognizing that often our weaknesses are actually some of our greatest traits. The various speakers drew attention to the many blessings that students are afforded in a small school - small class sizes, family-like environment, and endless opportunities. Hunter Stinson, former teacher at Manor school and guest speaker, encouraged the graduates to take chances and make mistakes and then use those mistakes to learn and grow.

Each graduate is heading into the trades: Emma as a heavy equipment operator, Dathan in welding, and Jesse in plumbing. During the valedictorian address, Dathan Beaudet offered thanks on behalf of the graduates to the many who supported them on their journey—especially their parents, dedicated teachers, the ever-supportive School Community Council, and the friends and family who made their school years memorable.

The evening closed with a receiving line and cupcakes, wrapping up a night of recognition, gratitude, and optimism for the road ahead.

Lions donation to rink

Drinking and driving on grad night

Don’t let alcohol and drugs cloud your child’s future

There’s nothing more touching than seeing your teenagers on the most exciting day of their lives, walking across the stage to receive their high school diploma or heading out for their formal. They radiate such self-confidence, and their futures are bright with promise. Don’t let drugs and alcohol lead them away from that, toward tragedy.

The following advertisers remind graduates to not drink & drive! Have a safe celebration.

It’s normal for kids to want to celebrate these rites of passage to the maximum, but the role of parents is to ensure that nothing goes wrong. Parents have to do what they can to ensure that their kids’ lives are not ruined by a car accident caused by a young driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

What to do to prevent a tragedy? Discuss the dangers with your teenagers whenever possible, especially as their big day approaches. Emphasize the fact that drug or alcohol consumption could spoil this memorable evening and that the consequences could even be fatal. Ensure that event organizers have planned security measures to prevent any substance abuse. Offer to be your teenager’s designated driver throughout the evening, even if that means staying up until after dawn. It’s becoming more common for parents to get together and offer a safe driving service to youngsters after the formal. If you promise not to complain, no matter where you have to go, no matter what time it is, your teenager might very well accept this winwin deal.

It’s normal for kids to want to celebrate these rites of passagetothemaximum,but theroleofparentsistoensure thatnothinggoeswrong.

Other options might be to hire a limousine service for them or rent them a hotel room within walking distance of the formal’s location. After all, the most important thing is to make sure that everybody gets home safe and sound, diploma in hand!

Graduates Dathan Beaudet, Emma Wagner and Jesse Haddow. Photo courtesy of Michelle Cundall

Carlyle District Lions Club Lion Craig Savill, right, presents a cheque

the Carlyle Curling Rink in

amount of $2,000 to

towards the curling rink’s purchase of a new scraper.

Benelie Baquiran Olivia Brownridge Lily Cormier Jenayva Dangstorp

Illia Didur Tristan Dixon

Nika Dustyhorn

Allan Erickson

Tiana Delalleau

Jaden Fischer

Kakakaway

Cruisin’ Through Sound at Redvers School

By Paul Kimball

Early in January, Lindsay Holizki, the music teacher at Redvers School was beginning to contemplate how she could showcase the musical talents of her band class students. As she was giving this some thought, a couple of students requested that she pick out some music that would stretch them. Specifically, they were hoping she could find songs that would showcase the low-voiced instruments that they played…the baritone saxophone and the trombone.

While she was searching for something that might work, she found a band arrangement of the song ‘Low Rider’ by War. The bass line of that song was perfect for featuring the low voices. She constructed the theme of the concert around this song and searched for more pieces of music that related

to vehicles. That led to a concert called Cruisin’ Through Sound –Songs about Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. It took place at the school on June 3rd

Over 70 students, ranging from Grades 5 to 12, played a total of 13 musical pieces. The Moosomin Community Band was on hand and added three selections of their own. The Community Band consisted of nine musicians. Most of them were introduced to music through school programs years ago. They also joined in with the Grade 7-8 band, as well as the grand finale presentation with all the Grade 8-12 students.

That final song – Crazy Train – stayed on the same track of the evening’s theme. One thing was noticeably missing from the evening – the clarinet squeaks. They are usually heard whenever rookie band members are

playing…but not on this evening.

The music program at Redvers School begins with Grade 5. Most of the beginning students have little or no music experience, so to see their progress as they played four songs was music to the ears, as they say.

Holizki is wrapping up her third year as a half-time music teacher with Redvers School. She spends the other half plying her trade at Rocanville School. The musicians of Rocanville performed the same show the previous evening in their hometown school.

Holizki is from Wynyard, so she is used to small towns. She is more than used to them…she loves them. Small town band programs own a piece of her heart. “I am happy to be serving such wonderful communities,” she said. It was in Wynyard that she developed her in-

terest in music, playing in the school band. From there, she went to the University of Regina to get her degrees and then taught history and English at the public school in Shaunavon until she found a position teaching band at the two schools where she currently serves.

She has been amazed at the musical ability in her students and attributes that to the work of her predecessor, Carrol Dyck. And as one attendee of this year’s concert noted, Redvers’ music program has continued to thrive under Holizki’s leadership.

Besides being quick to acknowledge Dyck’s years at the school, Holizki paid tribute to her students. “Great students are what make the program”, she said.

Following the performance, Holizki didn’t just stand around, waiting for compliments. In fact, she was hard to find, as she was out and about making arrangements for all the chairs to be put away. Perhaps it is that humble leadership and her quickness to pass accolades on to others, combined with her music skills, that has helped to make Redvers School’s music program as successful as it is.

A few of the Grade 7 and 8 band students playing On The Grid. Photo courtesy of Whitney Paul-Joseph and Clara Bonotti

Band teacher Lindsay Holizki enjoying leading her bands in Cruisin’ Through Sound. Photo by Paul Kimball

Spencer Hill adding some percussion to the evening. Photo courtesy of Whitney Paul-Joseph and Clara Bonotti

Faber, Aliya Faber, Teagan

Raya Fehrenbach Missing: Savannah Villamar

U11 Girls - Shane

Row:

Coach Fritz Sauter, Head Coach Shane Valentine, Assistant Coach Bill Fuller

Middle Row(1): Hadley Blaise, Ellie Shirley, Meiyah Moore Middle Row (2): Nevaeh Woodland, Finley Sauter, Aubree Kachur, Grace Fuller, Kylie Winter, Nova Winkler,

Front Row: Ellexah Humphries, Andie Valentine Missing: Assistant Coach Danny Kachur

U7 Team Back row (l to r): Coach Damon Kyle, Macsen Saville, Axel McArthur, Onyx Maxie, Walker Brown, Oliver Sauter, Coach April Eberts

Front row (l to r): Vayda Humphries, Rylee McNeil, Dawson Kyle, Milo Rasmussen, Nixon Sabourin, Odin Mryglod, Ivy Mutts

U11 Scott

Back Row (l to r): Assistant Coach Colin Wilson, Jasper Blaize, Connor Metz, Maddax Annis, Cade Dayman, Jagger Blaize, Colter Wilson, Coach Nicholson

Front Row (l to r): Connor Nicholson, Connor Caldwell, Kyaan Horri, Luka Sabourin, Jace Aldred, Marco Magtubo, Kendyn Rekken

U17

Softball - Brandy Back row (l to

Barnett, Hayley Rutten, Alyssa Bee, Dannie Eaton, Toree Knockhaert, Akeria Lonechild, Coach Brandy East Front row (l

Tallyn Kitz, Taelyn Cutler, Syah Sutherland, Ella Newman U15 girls

Coach: Todd Thompson

Back row L-R: Laylah Pasap, Emme-Lea Brownlee, Reece Rutten, Brynn Chapman, Charlotte Bee, Tenley Gervais, Assistant Coach: Alyssa Bee

Front row L-R: Skylar Lachapelle, Leighton Thompson, Jessie Humphries, Alix Rae, Chandler Sutherland

Jr Rally Cap (Lacey)

Back row (l to r): Coach Alex, Liam Iniwe, Maverick Gavelin, Arley Brimner, Jasper Tiffin, Jack Shortland, Colt Mack, Coach Lacey.

Front row (l to r): Matteo Ariss, Thatcher Toms, Lennon Blaise, Sully Moore, Hoyoon Lee, Oliver Hutt. Missing: Sean Shirley, Linden Andrew

Team Danny SR Rally Cap

Back Row (l to r): Ty Currie (Asst. Coach), Carver Brown, Hale Foster, Lincoln Brown, Patrick Gatapia, Winstyn Ackachuck, Rhys Shortland Braeden Morson, Danny Rasmussen (Coach), Colin Wilson (Asst. Coach) Front Row (l to r): Kendrick Dormuth, Carter Tomaszewski, Keller Wilson, Kitt Currie, Sutton George, Noah Rasmussen

U9 Girls Softball

Back row (l to r): coach Julie, coach Bailey, coach Carlee, manager April Middle row (l to r): Charlee Palik, Quincie Englehutt, Khloe Brady, Suzanne Bigstone Aubrey Cappo, Macie Faber, Aurora Kirkness, Elsja Annis, Lennox McNeil, Eden Jones, Ava Bryant, Claire winter Front: Briar Burton, Eve Vanderbilt Missing: Maddison Simmons, Addison Pasap

U11 Softball (Lucas Brady)

Back row (l to r): Coach Katie Mryglod, Aril Anderson, Mya Ariss, Sloan Mryglod, Izzy Hislop, Kristen Gatapia, Coach Lucas Hislop, Coach Joel Mack

Middle row (l to r): Kamryn Toms, Scarlett Nistor, Parker Mack, Jorja Puskas

Front Row (l to r): Palmer Mryglod, Charlie Brady Missing: Coach Lucas Brady

U13 Boys Back Row (l to r): Clayton Geiger (Coach), Luke

Morson, Boston Shire, Kayden Drumm

U15 Joey

Back Row (l to r): Ethan Grimes, Greyson Grimes, Carter Workman, Colby Gress, Hayden Puskas, Coach Joey Eaton

Front Row (l to r): Liam Nagy, Nash Faber, Colt Pasap, Griffin Eaton, Rylan Levesque, Wyatt Fuller Missing: Knox Valentine, Asst Coach Shane Valentine, Asst Coach Bill Fuller

Team Josh-Sr. Rally Cap

Back Row (l to r)- Brent McLean, Cooper Ryan, Josh Hohn (Head Coach), James Hislop

Middle Row (l to r)- Jayce Menard, Luke Johnston, Rian Standingready, Donivan Humphries, Coy Geiger, Joe Ryan, Nash Vindevoghel

Front Row (l to r) - Liam Hislop, Sedric Moore, Lincoln Hohn, Steven Villamar, Renner McLean, Huckston Hohn

The importance of donating blood

By Candy Bye

The Carlyle District Lions Club realized the importance of blood donations when one of their own Lions member, Frank Faber, became ill with Leukemia. Frank was an active Carlyle District Lions Club member for 46 years and an active blood donor for 20 years. In his battle with Leukemia, Frank required seven blood transfusions.

One of the Carlyle Lions members stated that is a good thing we are going regularly.

Although we started donating before Frank became ill, we knew it was an important cause.

By Patricia Hanbidge

This is the last article in the series on my choice of some of the best perennials to plant in your garden. I could write countless more articles with this subject focus –but there is so much to share and so little time!! It is my hope that you will begin to grow perennials or if you already do – expand the number or type of perennials you grow. Spring colour is so appreciated in areas that

I still remember the first time I donated; I was scared and not sure what to expect; would it hurt, what do they ask, what do they do, how will it affect me. But it was painless, the staff make you feel comfortable, you answer all your own screening questions, and they review them. I feel great after my donation with no ill effects and feel a sense of pride that I will help someone today. I was meant to help people, and this is just a small way that I can. I wanted to inspire more people to become blood donors is I approached the Carlyle District Lions Club, and we

are blessed with long winters! My mom of course also grew plenty of primroses so I guess I come by this love with no surprise. Drumstick Primroses (Primula denticulata) are easy to grow and bloom very early in spring. The leaves form a rosette close to the soil surface and flowers in white, pink, mauve, blue and rosy red appear on the top of 30cm (12 inch) stems. Dusty Miller Primrose (Primula auricula) is my favourite primrose of all time.

became Partners for Life with the Canadian Blood Services in 2022. May 31st marked our 10th donation as a club, and we are very proud of this milestone. We have an average of 10-15 donors each time. Some come the day before/after and some donate in Saskatoon.

This month I am taking on an initiative to get other Lions groups involved in trying to find Team Champions. I am scheduled to meet with four other Lions Clubs in the next few weeks. Our Lions Motto is “We serve” hence this is a way we can serve many.

As part of our celebration on May 31, we all will be wearing our green shirt day t-shirts to bring awareness to organ and blood donations and continue to inspire like

They form an evergreen rosette of light green leaves with large clusters

(22cm) in diameter on plants up to 8 inches tall and will spread to 18 inches.

Sedum ‘Firecracker’ has shiny red foliage with large medium pink flowerheads in late summer through fall.

Sedum ewersii has sweet blue foliage with bright pink blooms.

turning deep burgundy with dusky-pink flowers.

Sedum kamtschaticum is very vigorous with small, scalloped green leaves with bright yellow star flowers in summer.

of flowers in a multitude of colours. If your garden is on the dry side, these primroses will die-back and go dormant until next spring but if they are in a moist, organic rich location they will stay green all summer.

Sedum reflexum ‘Blue Spruce’ has blue-green needle-like leaves with yellow star-shaped flowers.

Sedum repestre ‘’Angelina’ has brilliant yellow needle-like leaves and turns copper in fall.

For those gardeners with dry full-sun areas in their garden, a selection of hardy Sedums is just right for you. They come in a multitude of sizes, shapes and colours and thrive on neglect.

Sedum ‘Dazzleberry’ has smoky blue-grey foliage with brilliant raspberry-coloured flower clusters up to 9 inches

Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’ has a clumping foliage that displays flowers that begin as pink and turn rosy russet-red in fall.

Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’ starts out with green leaves with red flowers.

Sedum ‘Vera Jameson’ has blue-green foliage

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What’s happening in A griculture.

By Paul Kimball

Actually, it wasn’t a close encounter with a cow…it was the real thing.

Carl Lang, a resident of Carnduff, learned the hard way that working on the farm comes with its dangers. He is, first and foremost, a battery operator and is aware of the hazards of working in the oilfield. But the perils of working on the farm, which Carl does in his spare time, are also very real.

On April 6th, Lang and his family were enjoying a dinner with his dad, Gary, at the family farm south of Carnduff. He helps his elderly father with the running of the farm.

As dinner came to an end, Lang felt he should round up the cattle and put them into their corral…something he has done hundreds of times.

That morning, three coyotes had been spotted and shot, so corralling the cattle was vital.

Most of the animals (including cows with calves) were pretty cooperative. Lang came across one that was licking its calf as it lay on the ground. Apparently, he got closer than the mother felt comfortable with and before he knew it, she had jumped over her calf, charged him

and dislocated his hip, shattering the socket. Carl was thrown to the ground and his phone was too – some distance away. The cow was not finished with him. She rammed her head into Lang’s back and pushed him along the ground for about 15 feet. Although he was conscious all this time, Lang was unable to move and his phone was out of reach.

His daughter, Victoria, had started heading back home by this time, but she had an uneasy feeling about her dad. She called her mom, Lynette, back at the farm to express her worries.

Lynette called Carl, but to no avail. She hopped into the truck and drove out to where he was supposed to be…and found him in the midst of several bovine onlookers. She asked him if he was OK and he said he was…other than the pain from his hip. She then called 911 and within 15 minutes, the volunteer first responders had arrived. Shortly after, others, including EMS with their ambulance, were on the scene. All in all, over 10 people arrived, including neighbours, to provide assistance.

Lang was given a neck brace, placed on a body board and then transported to Oxbow’s Gal-

loway Centre, where he was met by Dr. Botha, his staff and Oxbow’s volunteer firefighters. Shortly after that, he was on his way to Regina via the Stars helicopter.

After a complete examination, it was discovered that Lang had suffered multiple injuries – the shattered, dislocated hip, 12 broken ribs, a broken shoulder blade and a cracked vertebra.

Yes, working on the farm can be very dangerous.

The day after arriving in Regina, Lang underwent surgery to ‘undislocate’ his dislocated hip. The ball at the top of the hip bone had been pushed through the socket and it had to be pulled back into place. Three days later, further surgery was required on his hip to repair the damage that had been incurred.

Five days later, Carl was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital where the rehabilitation began to take place. Finally, 44 days after the accident, he returned home.

It’s going to be a long recovery. He has to wait three weeks before putting any weight on his leg. Then it will be a month of additional rehab to regain the strength in his leg and learn how to walk again. The complete recovery may take up to a year-and-a-half. The Carnduff & District Lions Club have provided a ramp up to the Lang’s front door to make entering and exiting his home possible. Not only does this help Carl, but it has become a ‘playground’ of sorts for his granddaughter, Vivian.

Carl and his family are thankful that, as bad

as it was, it wasn’t any worse. There are many farmers and ranchers who don’t live to talk about their accidents on the farm.

Lang has lots of opportunity to sit and think about that fateful day in April. He is very thankful for his community. As a member of the Lions, he has supported them as well as other causes in town, such as the firefighters and ambulance service. Little did he realize that one day, he would be the beneficiary of their services. He is grateful for neighbours who helped him out that day, as well as family (in-

cluding his son Matthew who is at home all day with him) and friends who have helped and encouraged him. Farms can be dangerous workplaces. Working the fields involves machinery which are very predictable. Accidents are often caused by carelessness or shortcuts. Ranching, on the other hand, comes with unique dangers because of the personalities and unpredictability of the animals. Their behaviour cannot always be anticipated.

That was a tough realization that Carl experienced personally.

The ramp provided by the Lions – a necessity for Carl Lang … a new play structure for granddaughter Vivian. Photo submitted by Paul Kimball

Carl Lang, celebrating Easter at the Regina General Hospital, with (from left to right) his daughter Kaitlin, granddaughter Vivian and daughter Victoria. Photo courtesy of Lynette Lang

What’s happening in A griculture.

By Stephanie Zoer

Willie and Darlene Freitag have been married for 62 years, and they were the third generation to be on their farm.

Darlene’s grandfather Arthur Angus, on her mother’s side, bought the farm in 1916 that is located south of Arcola near Willmar.

Arthur moved here from Nova Scotia and first settled in the district of Corning and later moved to the farm by Willmar.

When Arthur retired from the farm, Darlene’s father Watt Edmunds took over the farm, being the second generation.

Darlene was born in Willmar, and Willie was born in Alameda and has 11 siblings. They both farmed and enjoyed this kind of life.

Willie’s father immigrated from Slobodka, Ukraine in June of 1927 and eventually settled in Alameda on a farm.

Willie and Darlene met and married, moving to Estevan where Willie worked at Dominion Oilfield Supply.

After a year and a half in Estevan, Watt also wanted to retire, and Darlene, being the youngest of four girls, was asked if they wanted to take on the farm. Her sisters were settled in their careers at this time.

They packed their bags in November of 1964 and moved to the farm with their nine-month-old daughter Lisa and began farming.

Today they have three children, their daughter Lisa Bryce lives in Red Deer, their second daughter Marla Schlenker lives in Arcola and Kevin, their youngest son, is the fourth generation on the farm. They have seven

grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

The farm consisted of grain crops with a small herd of Hereford cattle where they raised calves from and sold when weaned.

Darlene not only worked on the farm, but she also worked at the Arcola Hospital for 20 years as one of the cooks. They always knew that their son Kevin was going to take over the farm, because as a child he had many toy tractors and equipment that were displayed under a tree. Willie even built him a small machine shed for his toys.

After Kevin graduated from Grade 12, he attended Olds College to get a degree in Agriculture Mechanics. This was

a two-year program.

In 1998 Willie and Darlene built a home in Arcola but continued to be involved with the farm, but this was the year that Kevin took over the operation. Kevin is the fourth generation to be on the farm.

The farm has changed over the years. More grain bins have been added, along with an implement shed and a seed cleaning operation. Thousands of bushels go through this plant to be cleaned.

Kevin and his brotherin-law Kevin Schlenker became partners in the seed cleaning business until 2024 when Schlenker retired from it, as Schlenker also has his own farm.

The seed cleaning is

done from November until April just before the seeding begins for most farmers.

There are still two original buildings, one is a garage and the other holds Willie’s John Deere tractors.

The first tractor that Willie bought was a John Deere H. This was a smaller tractor and can be seen in the photo

above on the left.

The tractor was not in great condition and needed to have the motor over-hauled, and a fresh paint job was needed.

The John Deere D was driven by Willie when he was a teenager, and it brings back many memories for him.

Another tractor joined the team, a John Deere A. This tractor has its

wheels further apart than the other two in the photo and can be found in the middle of the pack.

These three tractors are often seen in the Arcola parade and driven by the three generations from the farm.

Kevin’s son Brandt is also on the farm, and he did all the seeding this year. During the winter he enjoys travelling the world, making sure to return for seeding.

The five generations have a passion for farming and they have all done their part to keep the farm going.

Willie still goes out to the farm to help out, but his son makes sure he does not do long hours in the combine.

The equipment today is quite different from when Willie started the farm. He finds it amazing how his grandson Brandt knows all the components of the computers in the equipment.

The farmers will continue to enjoy the land and keep the farm in the family for the sixth generation.

The old John Deere tractors make an appearance each year in the Arcola parade while three generations drive them. From left to right, Kevin Freitag with the John Deere H, Willie Freitag with the John Deere A and Brandt Freitag with the John Deere D. Photo by Kristen Freitag

Raising up new golfers in Carnduff

By Paul Kimball

Carnduff’s Recreation

Director Jodie Wall and the board members of the Carnduff Golf Club would like to see more young golfers on its course. They truly believe that golf is a great activity and that youth would benefit from knowing how to play it. They also feel that raising up new golfers would be good for the club’s future. To accomplish this, they have offered a fourweek series of lessons for children aged six and up. They take place on Monday and Thursday of each week. The two evenings allow options for the kids, as many of them are involved in other activities such as baseball.

The first clinic was held on May 26th…the last will take place on June 19th. By then, the golfers will have a good understanding of the fundamentals of golf.

Close to 25 youth registered for the hour-long lessons. Half of the kids spend the first 30 minutes around the putting green, learning the basics of putting and chipping. As the four coaches teach, they also give instructions into the proper way to hold a club and the proper stance. The remainder start out on the driving range, receiving instruction from four other coaches on how to use longer irons and woods. They, too, also learn the correct way to

hold a club and the best stance.

After the half hour is up, the two groups trade places, with the putting green group heading to the driving range and vice versa.

An even number of boys and girls signed up for these lessons - approximately three-quarters of the boys and girls are brand-new to the game of golf. Who knows…maybe the next Adam Hadwin or Brooke Henderson will emerge from this group!

If not, at least the kids will have discovered an enjoyable pastime and more young people will be found on the fairways of The Carnduff Golf Club.

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Aiden Aime making his chip shot while Mackenzie Boyes reflects on hers. Photo by Paul Kimball

Students and coaches watching as coach Ron Spencer gives some putting advice.

Photo by Paul Kimball

Mariah Purves driving her ball under the watchful eye of Shawn Larson while Cory Purves focusses on another golfer. Photo by Paul Kimball

Riley Purves and Slade Steffensen swinging in unison.

Photo by Paul Kimball

Saskatchewan’s virtual physician program launches in Arcola

By: Kaitlynn Nordal

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has recently added Arcola to its virtual physician program.

The virtual physician program is a made-in-Saskatchewan solution connecting experienced emergency room physicians throughout Saskatchewan to local teams and ER’s when no local physician is available in that rural community.

“(It) ensures uninterrupted emergency room services in those communities that are struggling,” explained Dr. Johann Roodt, physician executive for Integrated Rural Health with SHA.

This program was initially launched as a pilot program in July 2023 in five communities. In 2024 it expanded to communities that have vacancies and disruptions.

This program is a measure to help sustain and support access to emergency health services in 27 communities that have community hospitals with lower volumes in rural Saskatchewan while the SHA works to recruit physicians to these areas.

The virtual physician program allows emergency department physicians to remotely help rural healthcare teams through the HealthLine 811. The program enables a registered nurse to consult with an emergency department physician through phone or video calls. The physician will remotely assess the patient to provide care.

“It works similar to any other emergency department you go into,” said Dr. Roodt. “The emergency department nurse will do a triage and do an assessment subsequent to that. They would contact the physician through the virtual physician program. You then have a consultation either through telephone or virtual tests and diagnostics will be ordered based on the condition and then a treatment program will be made based on the test results and presentation whether that is treat in place, treat and transfer, or whatever the plan may be.”

“It’s run basically the same as a full ER except that the physician is virtual,” continued Dr. Roodt. Dr. Roodt is proud of how everyone in the medical field has come together to make this program work for those who need it most while they work on recruiting.

“I’m extremely proud of our physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners, and teams across the province trying to ensure our communities have access to emergency room services,” said Dr. Roodt.

“We are working as the SHA and with the Sask. Health Care Recruitment Agency,” continued Dr. Roodt. “We want local physicians in place. The virtual physician is not meant to replace that. This is a measure to keep the departments open while we are recruiting.”

Added Dr. Roodt, “I am happy to see all the rural practice incentives that were put out and the efforts on recruitment. But this is important because we can’t leave patients, families, and communities without care and close emergency departments. We have to do as much as we can to try to keep these emergency rooms open and people having access to services.”

According to statistics the virtual physician program has already been taking pressure off Saskatchewan’s health care system.

“As of April 1, 2024, until now we have prevented approximately 1,877 disruptions where we had no local physician available throughout the communities. I believe the latest statistics say we have seen upwards of 4.5 thousand patients safely through the virtual physician emergency room program. We are seeing an average of about 130 patients per week in a given week,” said Dr. Roodt.

“It’s extremely successful in supporting our emergency departments. For those 4.5 thousand patients they impact the system because they didn’t have to drive to the next community with an emergency department that is already bursting at the seams,” continued Dr. Roodt.

Dr. Roodt says he has also heard from patients who are grateful for the program.

“We have had some patients report back to us that this is an amazing program for rural Saskatchewan,” said Dr. Roodt. “We’ve had other patients who phoned us and said we saved them a five-hour trip. There are some great stories coming out of it.”

Dr. Roodt says they will keep the virtual assistant program running for as long as they need to.

“I would love to say we are able to recruit to all of our communities and have them full (but) the reality is that’s likely difficult in rural Saskatchewan,” said Dr. Roodt. “We are working hard to recruit and while we are recruiting, the virtual physician program will do what it needs to do to maintain services for patients and families for as long as it needs to.”

Dr. Roodt notes that without local nursing teams in their 27 areas, they would not be able to run this program as successfully.

“I am proud of our local nursing teams,” said Dr. Roodt. “Our local teams in these communities have to do some extra training which is a good thing because we are training up our nursing. They are doing an excellent job. This is what teamwork looks like to solve problems in rural Saskatchewan.”

The virtual physician program went live on May 12, in Arcola.

Dr. Johann Roodt, physician executive for Integrated Rural Health with SHA oversees the virtual physician program.

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