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Annual Winter Fun Day held at Manor School
By Paul Kimball
Friday, March 7th was Winter Fun Day at Manor School.
This is an annual event and has been going on for a long time. Most years, it takes place ‘off campus’, going to locations like Kenosee Lake. This year, it was decided to keep Winter Fun Day at home...at Manor School.
Manor School is home to 54 students, five teachers, three education assistants and one secretary. They all participated this year.
In the morning, the students and staff divided into five teams, led by one of the staff. Each group came up with a team name (such as the Winter Wildcats) and a team chant. Then the team-building activities began.
A kick-sledding event kicked things off. Yes, there was still enough snow around. The kids (the staff?) propelled their sleds by foot. The sleds, sponsored by the School Community Council (SCC) were rented from Prairie Rentals out of Willowbrook. Next it was on to snowshoeing. All this, of course, worked up everyone’s appetites, so it was on to the bonfire pits and the downing of Smores!
There was more to eat than Smores,
of course. The SCC ran a hot lunch and manned a canteen throughout the day.
After lunch, it was on to more activities. First it was a scavenger hunt in the school, organized by the principal, Mrs. Cundall. Each team was given personal hints that involved specific colours to look for. The hunt ended up with everyone getting a prize - a chocolate bar, compliments of Mrs. Cundall! Next up was an obstacle course which was followed by everyone heading over to the local rink for a time of skating.
The skating proved that, even though it was a day designed for fun, there was still education involved. Many of the students had never skated before, so the time on the ice became a learning experience! Two students, Lennon Lees and Arley Brimner, remarked that the skating was their favourite part of the day. And that’s something…considering that Smores had been on the agenda earlier!
By the time the skating was finished, everyone was worn out and ready for home. And the realization that, come Monday, Winter Fun Day was over and it was back to the classrooms!
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Claire Winter, Lennon Lees and Marcel Musselman – taking a break from all that fun? Photos courtesy of Roxann Waelchli
Emma Smythe enjoying her time on the ice.
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By Paul Kimball
It seems like pickleball is all the rage these days. Believe it or not, there are even professional pickleball leagues!
Pickleball is sort of a hybrid sport, a crossbreed of tennis and table tennis. Although it is a quick-paced game, it is slower than tennis or table tennis because of the ball that is used – a plastic ball with holes in it. It has grown in popularity for a couple of reasons. It is a fun sport that can be enjoyed by all ages and it lends itself for a lot of social interaction.
Oxbow has jumped onto the pickleball bandwagon, having of-
ficially registered with Pickleball Canada and Pickleball Saskatchewan. That took place on March 14th of this year! Before registering however, a group of local residents decided they’d like to have a pickleball tournament to help raise funds for the Oxbow pool. Two-player teams paid $50 to enter, tickets were sold for a dinner following the tournament, refreshments were available for purchase throughout the day and an online auction was set up. Everything, with the exception of the alcoholic beverages, was donated, enabling virtually all of the proceeds to be used to pay off the debt that
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Thirteen teams entered the tournament’s three divisions – Ladies’, Men’s and Mixed. One hundred dollars was up for grabs for each of the divisions. Even the prize money was donated…by Glen and Bonny Mellom.
After all the games had been played, the winners were announced. The Men’s champions were Taylor Herman and Sean Rong; the winners of the Ladies’ division were Sheila Kobitz and Corien Bastiaansen; and the Mixed team champs were Angela Hookenson and Carson Aime.
Taylor and Sean got into the spirit of the day – they returned their hard-earned winnings to be donated to the pool cause!
The organizers of the tournament are thankful to all who participated in the events of the day, as well as the sponsors who ‘eliminated’ most of the costs – Saturn Oil & Gas, Tundra Oil & Gas Ltd., Woodland Development Corp., Boss Water and Glen & Bonny Mellom.
It made for a very good day…and a beneficial one for the pool!
Jake Dyck goes low to return a shot…much to the satisfaction of his playing partner, Rae Wright.
Layla Kitz showing good pickleball form…while teammate Olivia Fonstad looks on.
Photos by Paul Kimball
By Stephanie Zoer
Raised by Piapot, Saskatchewan located west of Swift Current, Lyle McGillivray has always loved photography.
Around the age of eight, he already had a camera in his hand and was taking plenty of wildlife photos.
“Back in those days the film needed to be developed, and when I received my photos back, most of them were not any good,” said Lyle.
By the time he was 16 and started driving, he would cruise the back roads taking photos of all the wildlife he could.
When he finished school, he received work as a grader operator for the R.M. of Piapot. He also had another passion and that was the radio station.
His good friend Pat O’Connor worked for a radio station in Medicine Hat and since Lyle had a great voice, he worked the station on the weekends.
It did not take long before he had a full-time job on the radio, but he continued with his photography.
During this time, he met his wife Betty as she moved to Piapot to teach at the school.
She taught in a tworoom schoolhouse where she taught kindergarten through grade 4.
“It was difficult having so many different grades at one time, as each needed something different,” said Betty.
She taught like this for three years, but the town was very welcoming of her and she enjoyed living there.
In 1989 Lyle moved to Estevan and this is were he is known for the voice, as he works on 106.1 as the radio broadcaster, and remains at this job today.
Betty was soon to follow as they got married. She became employed in Beinfait and taught there for 18 years and then worked at Westview in Estevan for 12 years.
They also have two sons, Matthew, who is a chartered accountant, and Curtis, who also has a love for filming and photos and does YouTube videos through Prairie View Productions of the work Curtis and Lyle have done.
Today Betty is retired, but during her years as a teacher she wrote many children’s books but never had one published.
She finally authored a book that she had published called Fun Is Where You Make It. This book holds funny stories as her life as a teacher and at home.
Each chapter is a story in its own and in between the chapters are funny things kids have said to her.
The title came from a pin that she received from a friend, and it seemed to fit her book perfectly.
Betty loves to promote her book, but also her husband’s artwork that
is displayed at the Estevan Mall.
They love to go out on family outings to capture the beauty of nature. At times Betty will stay at the cabin if they plan a trip up north while the guys go out on the trails.
Lyle and Curtis love all wildlife to capture on film, but Lyle has a passion for moose.
One time outside of Arcola he spotted a moose cow and her calf. They were 200 yards away, but being patient, Lyle sat and waited for over an hour hoping the moose would come closer.
They finally walked through the slew and came within 30 yards of
Lyle, and he was able to capture the pair drinking water and having shots of the water dripping off their lips.
“It was an amazing moment,” said Lyle. “One I will not forget.”
They have travelled to many national parks, including Duck Mountain, Meadow Lake, and Narrow Hills, and they already have plans for this year.
While Betty continues to do book readings at local libraries, and McGillvray keeps being the voice on the radio, together as a family they make memories through Betty’s book and Lyle’s photography.
The McGillivray family enjoys going on their wildlife photography adventures. Back, Lyle McGillivray. Front left, Matthew, Betty and Curtis McGillivray. Photo courtesy of Betty McGillivray
The unbreakable boy and parenting
On March 9th, my wife and I went out on a date night! I’m 67…she’s 63 and we still enjoy going out and doing things together. We’ve been married 43 years and we’ve raised three children and are now enjoying four grandchildren.
Date night was going to a movie at our local theatre. The Unbreakable Boy was playing and it sounded very interesting. Without divulging too much information, the unbreakable boy had autism and a disease called osteogenesis imperfecta. Although it is a rare disease, it does come with a much more common name – brittle bone disease. Am I the first person who has ever wondered why they have to give every disease such a complex name when they also give it a simpler name that explains it?
On the way home, my wife asked what I thought about it. I told her I liked the idea of the story, but I found it extremely irritating to watch. The boy was a real chatterbox and spoke in a squealing-type voice. It really got on my nerves!
More of that shortly.
Of our three children, our youngest one was born last, surprisingly enough. While pregnant, my wife underwent a series of tests that indicated there was a good chance that our baby would have Down Syndrome. We weren’t willing to undergo the risks of an amniocentesis, so we went into the delivery room fully prepared to welcome a child with special needs. We were told to watch for three things – callouses on the thumbs, a perpetual smile and baby fingers and toes that pointed outwards.
When our daughter arrived, she showed all three traits! But…after some testing, it was determined that she was not a Down Syndrome baby!
We thought about that quite a bit over the next several weeks, wondering what life would have been like had we become parents of a child with special needs.
Even without any special needs, we knew from experience that parenting was extremely difficult, as any of you with children already know. Without getting into specifics or details, we had our share of problems to deal with as well as many a heartache. We have absolutely no regrets in having the children. In fact, we wish we could have had more! The raising of a family has been a highlight of our lives, even though there were many unwanted bumps along the way.
But nothing compared to the additional demands of raising a child who has extra needs.
Now, back to the movie.
The part of the movie that really irritated me was the part that I really needed to hear. That highpitched, constantly-chattering child drove his parents, especially his father, up the wall. And further, again, without spoiling the movie for those of you who plan to see it, the man turned to drinking to find an escape from the demands of the special needs, which led to losing a job, which led to financial stress, which led to a broken marriage.
Again, the source of irritation for me was exactly what I needed to be reminded of. There are people all around me (and you) whose lives are filled with stress because of the demands of children with additional needs…demands that a lot of us have a hard time relating to.
In the few days that followed, I came to realize that my response of irritation was wrong. I should have seen what the larger picture of the movie was all about - the reminder to empathize and sympathize with the difficulty that comes with parenting… especially when the children have needs that demand greater attention.
“Education
is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Runners get set…and go!
Ready to get your run on? After weeks of snow, ice and plunging temperatures it is refreshing to see more and more people out walking and running—and not just the diehards who are out there no matter how cold or treacherous it is.
Communities across Canada host all kinds of races this time of year using different modes of motion—running, skiing, snowshoeing, or anything that takes you from point A to point B. You could have dressed in green and taken part in the Original St. Patrick’s Day Road Race in Calgary to test your post-winter fitness level. Or head to Burnaby, B.C. and run a course that circles a lake giving you opportunity to take in the wilderness environment. Maybe the unique Moonlight Run in Lethbridge that takes you through the river valley is more to your liking.
I am fascinated by what drives people to take part in harsh endurance races. Remember the Eco-Challenge?
Teams raced 24 hours a day over a 500 km course involving trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and mountaineering. It was a brutal event that was widely followed and led to the rise of adventure racing around the world.
Then there’s the Yukon 1000. Marketed as the world’s longest canoe race, it is a 1000mile odyssey down the Yukon River. Racers are equipped with a GPS tracker and satellite phone in case they need a helicopter rescue because, as the race organizer says, “It is really, really remote out there.” Racers have nine days and 18 hours to complete the course.
You could give the Marathon Des Sables a try. This arduous race requires the mental and physical strength to cope with tough terrain and scorching temperatures through the Sahara Desert in Morocco. The demands of the race include carrying all your own food and sleeping gear in your backpack for the 150-mile journey.
If that’s not enough of a challenge, there is the Jungle Marathon that takes place in the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil. The hot, humid environment combined with wild animals and poisonous plants tests the tenacity of participants as they navigate swamps, river crossings, steep climbs and trails. It is 260 kilometers of rig-
orous racing along with the knowledge you never know what sort of creature might cross your path next. There’s no prize money at the end.
Each athlete has their own motivation for aspiring to an adventure few could do. I remember reading the story of BethAnn, a woman who took on the Great World Race: seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. She said her life was now all about wanting to conquer obstacles since being diagnosed with cancer. Always an active person, one month following surgery she entered a 5 km race, and before long marathons, triathlons and Ironman competitions were completed. “I try to be an example to others to show that anything is possible and to never, never, never, give up no matter your difficulties,” she said.
If it’s not one thing, it’s another. That’s a statement used to describe a situation in which unfortunate things seem to happen in quick succession. The phrase was offered up recently by someone explaining what has been happening to a family they know. In the last few months they have dealt with one struggle after another, only to have something else happen. As I listened to her description I couldn’t help but think it sounded like some people I could name as well. We all
can, because life doesn’t bring only sunshine and butterflies. Life is complicated and unpredictable.
We are each required to run the race set before us. Many things on the course are of our own making. Others are inclines, reversals or turns we never would have chosen. But that’s not what determines how successful the run is. It may look like the race is easier for some--tougher for others. Yet those who seem to be running with a bit more ease are doing so not because of the set of circumstances on their marathon course, but because of what they draw on. They are the ones who find the tenacity, perseverance and strength to do it, but they also recognize a very important variable: they can’t do it alone. Some try, but then encounter the most remote and harshest of conditions. We need others to help us along. Our faith, family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, instructors, coaches and whoever else we include in the line-up help us through each corner, curve, spin and spiral. While I admire those who have the guts to take on adventure racing, when it comes right down to it, the toughest race of all is the one called life. The key is assembling the best team along the way as we continue to run. That’s my outlook.
- Nelson Mandela
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Ducks Unlimited honours the late Dale Garling for his years of service
By Stephanie Zoer
Jessica Tremblay began working for Ducks Unlimited as a student in Regina from 2006-2008. She participated in the study which consisted of the Spatial and Temporal Variation in Nesting Success of Prairie Ducks.
The study was affectionately called SpATs, which examined how waterfowl success varies relative to landscape composition throughout prairie Canada.
In 2008 Tremblay moved to Southeast Saskatchewan, but her heart remained with Ducks Unlimited. Wetland conservation always stayed in the back of her mind, as it was something she wanted to return to.
While living in Carlyle she received the opportunity to work with Ducks Unlimited full time doing land securement in 2021.
After the regulations from COVID settled down, fundraising events started back up and Tremblay decided to step out of her comfort zone and put on her first fundraising event in Carlyle, something that is near and dear to her heart.
On March 15 at the Carlyle Memorial Hall a fundraiser for Ducks Unlimited (DUC) took place, with over 70 people in attendance, but it was also a tribute to a long-time member who had recently passed away, Dale Garling.
A meal was prepared and served by Weir’s Catering and several games were sent up, and later a live auction took place. Auctioneer Ken McCulloch made sure to get people in on the action and bid away for a great cause.
Garling and his wife Cindy had dedicated 15 years to supporting DUC throughout Kisbey and Arcola, and his family was asked to attend in his honour.
Kylie McRae from DUC was thrilled with the turnout and the support they received at the banquet.
“My highlight of the night was seeing a table full of Garling’s family having a fun night,” said McRae.
“It was an honour to acknowledge the memory of Dale Garling, who was instrumental in organizing the past 15 plus years of Moose Moun-
tain Duck suppers,” said McRae.
“A lot of time goes into organizing a night like this, so it was rewarding to see a successful night,” she said.
Rhonda Garling is married to Garling’s son Jeremy, and she said the tribute was very touching and they were honoured to be at the event with the family.
Garling always had a love for anything wildlife and this was the reason he joined DUC.
In attendance from the family was Garling’s widow Cindy, their oldest surviving son Jeremy, Garling’s third son Blake, his youngest son Trevor, and his sister Lorraine Fellner. Devin, the second oldest son, was unable to attend.
The evening, although emotional for the Garling family, said the event was heartfelt and warm, and they appreciated all the kind words spoke about their
father and husband.
Tremblay and McRae are thankful for all the help they received to put the event together and all the businesses and individuals who supported this DUC evening.
The Ducks Unlimited employees from southeast Saskatchewan that attended the Carlyle event are, from left to right: Bob Neufeld, Kylie McRae, Ross McDonald, Jessica Trembly, Sask volunteer of the year Lorne Scott and
auctioneer Ken McCulloch. Photo courtesy of Jessica Tremblay
Lincoln Tremblay dressed as the mascot and took care of one of the games tables. Photo courtesy of Jessica Tremblay
The Garling family was honoured to be at the tribute for their late father Dale Garling. Back, Trevor Garling (son). Front left to right: Jeremy Garling (son), Cindy Garling widow), Kylie McRae (DUC), and Blake Garling (son). Unable to attend was son Devin Garling. Photo courtesy of Rhonda Garling
Cougar Hockey Alumni 2025 planned for August
By Ana Bykhovskaia SaskToday.ca
Southeast College is making strategic changes to its Moosomin campus operations to better utilize resources and enhance educational offerings. Starting July 1, 2025, the college will close its storefront campus location.
Over the past two years, the Moosomin campus has seen minimal use, hosting the Electrician program for just 18 weeks each year. The campus was last staffed by a part-time one-stop associate, and since summer 2023, has been staffed on an
By Nicole Currie
There are so many valuable reasons to play sports, as we know that they promote physical and mental well-being. The lessons learned from playing team sports like discipline, teamwork and perseverance are beneficial in every aspect of your life. The bonds that are generated with teammates and coaches from your own community and playing in other towns, last forever. The great memories of triumph and hilarious moments of misfortune are shared, celebrated, and laughed about whenever you get together.
Loving sports ourselves and understanding how important it is to get to-
as-needed casual basis.
The college will continue to offer part-time Early Childhood Education (ECE), English as an Additional Language (EAL), and various business and industry training programs in Moosomin through rental and lease agreements. It will also explore opportunities to offer full-time post-secondary programs in the community and surrounding areas.
To accommodate the Electrician program, which is scheduled for Winter 2026, Southeast College plans to utilize the unoccupied space at the Whitewood campus for training equipment.
“The combination of economic challenges and declining student demand is the main reason for the change,” said interim president and CEO Jody Holzmiller. “Southeast College remains committed to the town of Moosomin and surrounding areas. We intend to continue offering on-demand programming for many years to come and look forward to renewing community conversations that support our goal of increasing programming opportunities.”
Southeast College offers various programs both on and off cam-
gether and share those memories are the reasons why our committee has been formed. We are working on hosting a Cougar Hockey Alumni weekend, this August. The event will take place in Carlyle on August 2 & 3rd It will consist of some fun events at the ball diamonds, a banquet and maybe even a round of golf.
Please follow our Facebook page, Cougar Alumni 2025 to stay updated with events. You can also reach out to: Trevor Morrison, Gord Paulley, Tim Brady, Todd Brady, Billy Wyatt, Nicole Currie, and you can email us at 2025cougaralumni@ gmail.com. We would love to have all the photos that you have sent to
this email. Thank you! We look forward to the stories, laughter and fun this summer!
pus throughout the southeast region of Saskatchewan. It remains
Southeast Regional College Moosomin campus. Photo captured in July 2018. Photo sourced from Google Maps
Carlyle Cougars Awards Night
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The Cougars would like to thank their fans and sponsors as well as everyone else who helped make the season run so smoothly. We are so lucky to have such an amazing community! We cannot wait to see everyone next year.
Carlyle Cougars Powered by 306 AG Awards Night was held on Friday, March 14th at the Happy Gang in Carlyle. Awards were presented by the Coach Brad Pierson
team.
the team
their vote for each award.
Back Row: Manager Marlee Cormier, Coach Kurt Meger, Connor Hewitt, Brent McLean, Cade Bendtsen, Cale Adams, Taysen Holt, Josh Romanyk, Marc Shaw, Branden Lequyer, Adrien Riddell, Zach Brown, Coach Brad Pierson. Front Row: Randen Schmidt, Dakota Rose, Jonny Gaudet, Curtis Meger, Riley Niven, Ben Johnstone, Tyrell Dixon, Brett Turgeon. Missing: Kaelen Holt, Ty Brown, Landon Audette, Tyler Fleck, Todd Holt, Noah Kozack, AP Dawson Gailbraith.
Play-o MVP award was presented to Riley Niven and Josh Romanyk by Coach Brad Pierson (middle).
Coach Brad Pierson presented the Top Scorer award to Cougar Captain Ben Johnstone (this is his 5th time receiving this award in the last 6 years).
Coach Brad Pierson presented the Most Dedicated Player award to Curtis Meger. (This award had several players nominated. We have a very committed and dedicated team).
Brett Turgeon was presented the Mr. Hustle award from Coach Brad Pierson. (This is Turgeon’s 3rd year in a row receiving this award).
Coach Brad Pierson presented the Most Improved Player award to Riley Niven.
Coach Brad Pierson presented the Rookie of the year award to Cade Bendtsen.
Coach Brad Pierson presented the Best D-Man award to Randen Schmidt.
Coach Brad Pierson presented the MVP award to Ben Johnstone (5th year in a row).
By Kaitlynn Nordal
Senior Support Sessions began as a collaboration between the Town of Redvers and the Redvers Library.
“The Town found a grant for senior programming through Saskatchewan Senior Mechanism. With the help of the Town administration, we organized a 12-week Senior Support program in 2024,” said Soroka.
With the help of the
grant, they were able to purchase a laptop and projector to help facilitate the program, as well as offer free transit to seniors in town attending the library.
Each week is focused on a different topic and brings in different facilitators.
“For example, the Carlyle RCMP attended to share information on scam awareness. We had several local professionals participate and share
information including financial advice for retirement, physical health, and nutrition,” said Soroka.
“As the librarian, I facilitated several sessions on technology including using smartphones and email,” continued Soroka. “At the end of the 12-week program, there were many requests to continue the program.
I continued to offer monthly “Senior Tech Support” programming until I was awarded a $600 grant through the Community Initiatives Fund for 2025 to aid the continuation of Senior Support Sessions on a monthly basis,”
Soroka says she feels the senior support sessions fill a need in the community.
“Senior citizens tend to be an underserved demographic in rural areas with several barriers to overcome. With the Senior Support program, we are able to provide opportunities for socializing as well as free access to information and education on topics that are quickly changing like technology. It is wonderful to see our library being utilized by seniors as
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is something those at the Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan (RMHC-SK) have been considering since 1995.
“It is something the board has been working on and off for over 30 years,” said Tammy Forrester RMHC-SK CEO.
“Timing-wise there were other things that took precedence like the provincial children’s hospital
HEALTH & Seniors
Redvers Library continues Senior Support Sessions
a space to socialize and learn,” said Soroka.
Every session is held on the last Thursday of every month for those 55 and over, from 10-11 a.m.
Soroka notes that they are happy to allow younger adults to attend if they feel the session will be beneficial.
The Redvers Library offers sessions on various topics.
“We typically have a very engaged group who are actively listening and ask great questions,” said Soroka. “Our facilitators always comment that the event is a positive experience for them.”
Soroka chooses the monthly topics based on feedback from the group and her observations.
“Now and then we get off topic and come across questions or ideas that would make a great topic for a future session,” said Soroka.
On March 27th, the Redvers Library will have Stephen Branigan from Meighen Haddad LLP in to discuss “Estate Planning & Administration”.
On April 24th, they
arranged a collaboration with Envision Counselling to discuss “Mental Health”. This session will provide education on mental health as well as a workshop and Q&A segment.
“We are very fortunate to have local businesses and organizations contribute to our program,” said Soroka.
This is a drop-in program. The only thing that requires signing up ahead of time is if the participants would like to utilize the free transit by calling the Town of Redvers office.
The Senior Support sessions have become so popular that Soroka is planning the sessions three to four months in advance.
“This allows me some flexibility to add programs when new ideas are suggested by the participants or if I notice a need for a topic,” said Soroka.
The Redvers Library was the successful recipient of a $600 grant through the Community Initiatives Fund (CIF). This grant will primarily cover transit costs as well as supplies such as
ink/paper for programming. Any seniors 55+ or adults with disabilities who are attending the Senior Support Program at the library are eligible for free roundtrip transit. For those interested, the library monthly program calendar is posted online at the Redvers Library Facebook page, on the South East Regional Library website, and flyers are posted locally at the rink, post office, Town office, and Senior Condos.
Regina to receive a Ronald McDonald House for those in need
toon house started in 2012.
being planned for Saskatoon,” continued Forrester.
“We had to grow the Saskatoon house to support more beds and more people travelling to Saskatoon. There was also a family room built in P.A. to support our northern families.”
Forrester and her colleagues have also been in talks on and off with the provincial government since the expansion of the Saska-
“We have been on and off ensuring they are informed of what the plans are,” said Forrester.
Those at RMHC-SK started talking more formally in 2019 with then Health Minister Paul Merriman
“It has been in the works for a while,” said Forrester. “Every conversation brings you closer
to a shared understanding of the support the Ronald McDonald house brings to families, supporting health care, and supporting the economy as well.” RMHC partnered with RBC for an independent study that delved into what it means to the provincial communities and Saskatchewan families to access a Ronald McDonald House.
People participate in one of the senior support sessions o ered by the Redvers Library. Photo courtesy K. Soroka
(L-R) Lori Carr (Minister, SHA), Tricia Slobodian (Family Ambassador/Alumni), Craig Slobodian (Family Ambassador/Alumni), Tammy Forrester (CEO, RMHC-SK), Craig Lothian (Campaign Co-Chair), and Jeremy Cockrill (Minister, SHA) pose for a photo during the announcement of Regina’s Ronald McDonald House. Photo courtesy C. Hufsmith
Redvers Librarian Katy Soroka started o ering the Senior Support Sessions as a way to help ll a need in the community.
Photo courtesy K. Soroka
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By Stephanie Zoer
There are some things in life that can not be avoided, and for a woman it is menopause. Every female will go through this at one point in their life and for some it is a nightmare.
A woman in her midthirty’s can start menopause, but the average age is 51 years old.
There are women that do not even notice that they have started menopause. They may have the occasional hot flash or begin to gain some weight, but for some women it is a complete change in life.
Tanya Dubois, librarian in Stoughton welcomed the 16 women who came to listen to what Jennifer Olfert had to say about her battle with menopause.
Olfert, from Estevan, is a certified holistic menopause coach, a functional nutrition coach, personal trainer and she came to the Stoughton Library on March 4 and for the first time, with a group of women, to talk about her experience with menopause and it was horrible for her.
Olfert is an active woman at 47 years of age. She runs a gym and does personal training and was an incredibly positive woman, but when menopause hit, she became a different woman. Olfert noticed her mood began to change, she was more negative
about things in life. She started to get ringing in her ears and no longer wished to be intimidate with her husband.
Her weight started to grow, and she was getting anxiety and panic attacks. She did not get the typical hot flashes, one of the sure signs of menopause.
She went to the doctor and had blood tests done, but they all came back normal, but she knew there was something going on.
She started calling in sick to work, and she was the owner, but she just did not have the energy to go out, instead she laid on the couch all day and when her husband came home from work, she did as if nothing was wrong.
Her nights became sleepless and Olfert started to forget things, and she thought maybe it was an early sign of dementia.
Again, she went to her doctor and again all the testing came back normal, which was frustrating to the once active woman.
No longer wanting to talk to people, she stayed at home and would not shower for days or even get dressed. She was sliding down hill and became so distraught about life she thought of taking her own life.
It was suggested to her to call a private nurse practitioner in Regina. She was grateful it was a phone call, but only a few minutes into
the call, Olfert broke down crying and a few minutes later was told she was in post menopause.
Finally, she was able to talk to someone who understood what she was going through and the work began to get Olfert back to her normal self.
Menopause can cause a list of issues such as mental health, weight gain, frozen shoulder, hair change, vertigo, asthma and so much more, but they can be made a lot easier.
At one time years ago, shock therapy was given to women who went
Regina to receive a Ronald McDonald House
« A8 Information shared in this study was instrumental during talks with the Saskatchewan government as we begin to understand the economic impact on families.
“We dug into some research back then in 2017 to take a close look at the actual costs of medically compromised children and what that does to families financially,” said Forrester.
“It’s been a game changer when it comes to understanding and being able to communicate the value that a Ronald McDonald house plays in the financial impact for a family when dealing with a medically compromised child,” continued Forrester.
These conversations have led to the Saskatchewan government pledging $6.5 million to the project
which is estimated to cost $21 million.
“After five years or so we have landed in a great spot with the provincial government,” said Forrester. “It was about time we moved forward with the Regina project.”
The Regina house will have 20 rooms, a teens’ game room, kitchens, dining rooms, living room, computer commons, office workspace, underground parking, playground, and a quiet area among other amenities.
“We have worked with our design team so that the house in Regina will have basically the same amenities that the house in Saskatoon has,” said Forrester.
The house which will be built close to the General Hospital on Scarth Street and 15 Avenue and there
will be a shuttle program to help families get to and from appointments.
The Ronald McDonald House will be built on five city lots with three purchased by the RMHC-SK and the other two donated.
“We are fortunate to have a nice piece of property that is right across the street from a park,” said Forrester.
They are currently out to tender and plan on breaking ground in April 2025 and will open in early 2027.
Admission requirements for the Regina are that those in need must live 40 km or more from the Regina area and be 18 or under.
Those interested in donating can do so via the Miles to Go website.
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HEALTH & Seniors
Every woman will go through menopause
and there can be a wide range of symptoms
through this. This was only halted in 1996.
Through research and the help of her nurse practitioner she has found the road that
helps her, but there are things that all women can do to help them get through the menopause years with proper diet.
Every woman needs 25 grams of fiber per day minimum. Fiber helps slow down the absorption of glucose and helps feed the gut microbiome which intern can help with inflammation effects.
It is essential for women to get at least 125 grams of protein daily. This helps to maintain muscle mass and strength. It helps to maintain a healthy weight and stabilizes blood sugar which can also help with dizziness and fatigue.
“It is important to have your vitamin D levels checked,” said Olfert. “Knowledge is power.” Vitamin D helps bone health and can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
“Calcium is also a must to help keep bone density, and it can be found in foods like cottage cheese, yogurt, milk, leafy greens and
even pineapple, kiwis, and oranges,” said Olfert.
Creatine is another one Olfert suggested at 3-5 grams a day. It helps to build muscles and then will reduce the risk of fractures with a fall.
Magnesium is a good start to aiding in reducing hot flashes according to Olfert, but it can also help with sleep, energy levels, mood swings, and possibly help lower blood pressure, and drink plenty of water.
“Do not sit on the couch, make sure to talk to someone,” said Olfert. “Be a cheerleader for other women.”
“It is important to have connections with other women,” she said.
The group of women were extremely interested in what Olfert had to offer and asked several questions.
Dubois thanked everyone for coming out and said to stay tuned for many upcoming events at the Stoughton Library.
Jennifer Olfert spoke at the Stoughton Library about her di cult path with menopause and how she found the answer.
Photo by Stephanie Zoer
‘The Delivery Wagon’
By Paul Kimball
Take a little spin around Oxbow and you’ll soon discover that there was someone by the name of Galloway who played some sort of a prominent role in the town’s history. Drive through the south part and you’ll inevitably find yourself on Galloway Drive; head to the north part of town and you’ll come across the Galloway Health Centre. Who was this Galloway?
Turns out that there were three significant Galloways in Oxbow’s past. William was the first of them, setting up homestead near Oxbow in 1882. William felt that it was necessary for a town’s wellbeing to be home to a doctor, a value that he drummed into his son, Harry, who willingly served as a town doctor from 1906 until his death in 1938. Harry’s youngest son Gerry aspired to be a pilot, but in time felt an obligation to follow in his father’s footsteps. In 1947, he began his practice and doctored until his sudden passing in 1991 from a heart attack at the age of 70.
Lisl Gunderman is the oldest granddaughter of Gerry and his wife Hilda. She and her husband, Darrell Hunter live in Alberta. She is very interested in her
family’s history. Of particular interest in recent years was the question of what became of Gerry’s snow plane. A snow plane is something that resembles a plane without wings that is on skis and is powered by a large airplane propeller at the back.
When Gerry became a doctor in Oxbow, he specialized in making house calls and found out very quickly that was difficult during the snowy winter months.
A company in Moosomin by the name of Fudge Industries sold snow planes. Dr. Galloway bought a 4-seater… at the cost of $1,342. A bargain today, but a fortune back then! Upon bringing it home to Oxbow, he named it ‘The Delivery Wagon’ and emblazoned it with an emblem depicting a stork with a baby bundle. For 10 years, that vehicle travelled over the snow, taking Galloway to homes and farms to deliver babies and provide medical treatment.
After it was retired, it sat among the doctor’s car collection for many years. Sometime between the doctor’s death and Hilda’s passing, she sold off or donated his collection. Including ‘The Delivery Wagon’!
‘Where did it go?’, wondered Lisl and her
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husband Darrell Hunter.
Lisl knew that her grandfather had a fascination with the Manitoba Antique Automobile Museum in Elkhorn, Manitoba and their collection of functional world-class antique automobiles. In the summer of 2022, she and Darrell paid a visit to the museum, with the hopes of possibly finding the snow plane there. After describing it to an employee of the museum, they were told that there were many pieces of something that could
possibly fit that description in one of their sheds. They had a look at those pieces and there it was! They knew it was what they were looking for because it had the legs of the stork on it!
Darrell is a journeyman tradesman and was very interested in trying to rebuild the snow plane. He met Dean Goden of Moosomin who had been involved in a number of restorations around Moosomin and Rocanville. In his expert opinion, he felt ‘The Delivery Wagon’ could be rebuilt…even to the point
of being able to travel again! As a result, Darrell and Lisl entered into a collaboration with the museum. Under Dean’s mentorship, they are rebuilding the snow plane at their own personal expense, with the intent of finishing it within five years. Upon completion, it will be returned to the museum to be put on display.
So, in the fall of 2022, they trailered all of the pieces out to Alberta and since then, Darrell has been working hard to put it all back together. It has been a labour
of love and an opportunity for Darrell and Lisl to recapture some of her family’s history. They have met a lot of very interesting people in this restoration adventure. It is their hope that one day, they will be able to bring ‘The Delivery Wagon’ to Oxbow and feature it at events. It will bring back a lot of memories for a lot of people…as it has for them.
Follow the progress of the project on Instagram at drgallowaysnowplane or Youtube’s Fudge Snow Sedans or Snowplanes.
Delivery Wagon’ today – getting closer to completion, but still a lot of work left. Photo courtesy of Lisl Gunderman
Granddaughter Lisl Gunderman and her husband, sitting with their discovery of the remains of ‘The Delivery Wagon’.
Photo courtesy of Lisl Gunderman
Basketball success is more than a score
By Paul Kimball
On March 14th and 15th, Oxbow Prairie Horizon School’s boys’ basketball team, the Black Knights, entered territory they had never been in before. For the first time in 78 years, they hosted a regional playoff tournament.
Hosting is something that has to be earned. The top 16 teams across the province qualify for the playoffs and the top four teams hosted playoff tournaments this past weekend. This year, the Black Knights were the fourth best team in Division 3A giving them the rights to host one of the four tournaments that would determine the four teams that would vie for the provincial title.
This year’s Oxbow team consisted of 10 players – seven Grade 12 students, two from Grade 11 and one from the 10th Grade. They were coached by two men who are not teachers at the school – head coach Cory Mercer (who owns the local Timber Mart) and assistant coach Ian Cushon, a local organic farmer.
Both men coach for two reasons – a love for the game and a love for helping students discover their full potential. Mercer has coached for 12 years; Ian for 16. Mercer believes that coaching helps to instill confidence in young men as they work hard to develop their basketball skills. They learn dedication, teamwork and self-control…values that prepare them for the adult years ahead. Cushon believes that sports provide many life lessons and contributes to an ongoing interest in school. He played basketball in high school himself (he still plays recreationally), so he has personally experienced the benefits of high school sports.
Oxbow’s fourth place ranking this year is the highest level they have ever reached. Even before this tournament, the year had been a great success. They finished the season with a 13-8 win/loss record, which was a tremendous achievement considering that many of their games were played against better teams in higher divisions. This decision was intentional, as the coaches believed that playing better opponents resulted in players becoming better. Both coaches felt that there was much to be learned in losses against better teams.
The coaches also believe that everyone on the team deserves game time, as opposed to some coaching strategies that only allow the best players to see action.
By enabling everyone to play, the players understand ‘the team concept’ better!
The four teams in the tournament hosted by the Black Knights were the Biggar Blazers, the Canora Cougars, the Creighton Kodiaks and of course, the host team.
On Friday, the Black Knights defeated the Cougars 79-47, which left them one win away from going to the championship tournament in Saskatoon. Their remaining ‘obstacle’ was the squad from Creighton. That game was played on Saturday afternoon, and
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the host team was victorious, winning 67-42. That paved the path to the Hoopla tournament in Saskatoon – a tournament that the Oxbow boys’ basketball team has never qualified for before! That tournament will be held on March 21st and 22nd
So, Oxbow is headed into areas unknown! How will they do? Pick up next week’s paper to find out! But whatever the results, it’s been a great year…and many life lessons have been learned along the way!
Dorian Sifton about to score two points over the outstretched arms of Rogan Hlady, while Zach Merasty watches. Photo courtesy of Starr Mercer
Golden Knights team - Back row (l to r): Coach Ian Cushion, Nolan Folkerts, Julian Hilgendorf, Lincoln Spencer, Mason Beriault, Dorian Sifton, Carter Folkerts, Coach Cory Mercer. Front row (l to r): Vlad Ocampo, Khalifa Elshein, Aldwin Casi, Jhafet Julian. Photo courtesy of Starr Mercer
Helping parents in the digital age
By Kaitlynn Nordal
In a world where technology is constantly changing and evolving, speaker Val Caldwell and Redvers librarian Katy Soroka hope to use their upcoming Bridging the Gap talk as a way to help parents and guardians navigate this world.
“As a librarian, mother, and coach, I see youth constantly engaged with
technology and have seen both the positive and the negative that comes with it,” said Soroka. “Technology, social media, and all the different apps being used are constantly changing. I feel that it is important to be informed as well as be able to have honest conversations with kids about how technology can be used safely.”
“The information that
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Val shares hits on all of these points. She is highly sought out by schools and organizations all across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It’s no surprise that this event had to be arranged a year in advance,” continued Soroka.
Besides being a mum, this talk initially began through Caldwell’s work as a program facilitator with Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba.
“I have always loved working with families, and the natural evolution to take that work into online spaces happened over time. My children are now 23 and 21 but absolutely have been my greatest teachers in so many aspects of life, including the life of kids online,” said Caldwell
The talk entitled Bridging the Gap provided participants with an overview of some of the most common concerns facing youth today with their usage of technology and social media.
One of the themes that will run through all the presentations is the impact technology may have on mental health as well as some tips and tools adults can use to help navigate difficult conversations with youth.
“It will also explore sexual exploitation and more specifically how the usage of technology plays a role in this issue,” said Soroka. “The presentation informs parents, care providers, educators, and anyone working with youth, about what young people - and offenders - are ac-
cessing, and will provide valuable information on how to protect kids from the hidden forms of child and youth sexual exploitation.”
“Her compelling presentations resonate with audiences of all ages, inspiring them to recognize and address the challenges youth face in today’s digital landscape,” continued Soroka. “Val’s unwavering commitment makes her a vital voice in our communities. Her presentations are not negative towards technology or the use thereof, they are simply meant to meet kids where they are at and help guide them along.”
Since the world of technology is always evolving and it can be difficult to keep up, so Soroka felt it was important to put on a talk like this.
“It is important to have the tools to be able to have open and honest discussions with our youth about online safety and ensure that they have trusted adults in their lives for support,” said Soroka.
“Val’s ability to foster these connections and encourage safe spaces for these discussions is meaningful and important. Whether you are a parent, a relative or friend, a teacher, a coach, or anyone who is in a position of trust for children or youth, I believe her presentation would be worthwhile to attend,” continued Soroka.
When asked Caldwell jumped at the opportunity to give this talk.
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“I would say the urgency for the presentations now is the access to online gaming sites, technology, and social media that historically had been used by older kids is now being used by younger kids,” said Caldwell. Some as young as Grade 3, 4, and Grade 5.”
“I think knowledge is power. I think education is key. It’s a very overwhelming and confusing world online and I think sometimes adults and caregivers need a little bit of help,” said Caldwell.
If a parent and guardian only take one thing from this talk, Caldwell hopes they take away many tips and tools, but if I had to pick just one it is no devices in the bedrooms at bedtime.
“Children, and adults in my opinion should be going to bed to go to sleep,” said Caldwell. “It is alarming the number of caregivers who permit technology in bedrooms. So that would probably
be the number one tip I would have for all adults if they want to implement one strategy that will keep kids safer with technology.”
The Redvers Library teamed up with the Redvers School Community Council to bring Caldwell to Redvers. She will be speaking with students in Grades 5-12 during the day and running her community session in the evening at the library. The community session is intended for adults.
This talk will take place Monday April 7th from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Redvers Library Walk ins are accepted, but Soroka encourages pre-registration to ensure adequate seating. Pre-registration can be done by calling the library at 306-452-3255, sending them a Facebook message, or registering online. (https:// docs.google.com/.../ 1FAIpQLSc6TNZQZsKF6T.../viewform)
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Bridging the Gap is a presentation intended for guardians to help children navigate the evolving world of modern technology. Photo courtesy S. Soroka.
Val Caldwell will be giving a talk entitled Bridging the Gap at the Redvers Library Monday April 7th from 6 – 8 p.m. Photo courtesy K. Soroka.
“Broadway On Ice” wows the crowd in Oxbow
By Paul Kimball
It was tough finding a place to sit in Oxbow’s Arena on the afternoon of March 16th!
That was the scene of Broadway on Ice, the season finale of the Oxbow Skating Club. Annie Morrow, the Club’s President, indicated that it was “the skaters’ time to shine”.
And shine they did!
Forty-five skaters, ranging in age from 3 to 18, skated to music from 9 Broadway shows such as Annie Get Your Gun, Lion King, The Wizard of Oz and the grand finale, Wicked. In between, there were many ‘solo skates’ showcasing the talents of several of the Club’s skaters.
The Oxbow Skating Club is affiliated with Skate Canada. They have five coaches that, along with helping young skaters get comfortable on skates, teach more experienced skaters the skills and dancing techniques that are essential in competitions. The coaches are also very busy in choreographing routines for the skaters to skate to.
For example, this year’s production of Broadway on Ice was all internally produced. The concept was developed back in December and,
since that time, the routines were developed, costumes were designed and created, as were the decorations and the order of events. No thought was given to buying a ‘pre-designed’ program. It was tailor-made for the skaters of the Club!
Included in the program was a special guest from Regina – Gemma Pipko. Gemma is a Grade 10 student who has been skating since she was 3 and has moved up the skating ranks during those years. She currently skates at the pre-novice level, which is just 3 notches below the top tier. She is ranked as the
2nd top skater overall in Saskatchewan at that level, which led to an invitation to skate this past February at the Nationals in Edmonton for the Skate Canada Trophy. Of the 44 skaters that competed, Gemma was in the top 22!
Her skating success comes as the result of hard work. She spends 2 ½ hours per day on the ice and another 2 to 4 hours weekly training off-ice.
She was invited to Broadway on Ice to demonstrate to the skaters what is possible when one makes the commitment to skate. Her
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Jayda Morrow, dazzling the crowd with her skating solo.
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The skaters and their coaches that made Broadway on Ice an Oxbow hit. Photo courtesy of Annie Morrow
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Arcola Daycare holds Parents Night for 10th anniversary
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For nine years the Arcola Daycare held successful ladies night which usually had a theme for their fundraiser, but this year they decided to change it up for their 10th anniversary.
It was opened up to both men and women renaming the event Parents Night.
On March 8, at the Arcola Prairie Place Complex, 105 parents, grandparents and friends gathered to support the daycare.
Alayna Paige-Bouchard is the chairperson of the board of directors, and she felt that everyone was excited to get out for a night and just have fun.
This is the main fundraiser for the daycare, and they count on the funds from this event to help with upgrades and general upkeep of the building.
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The evening began with a meal prepared and served by Steve and Allison Catering from Lampman.
Paige-Bouchard said the delicious meal consisted of baked chicken and hash browns, pickled pasta salad, oriental salad, and veggies, and for dessert was chocolate mousse cake.
“I heard many people comment on how good the meal was,” PaigeBouchard said.
Throughout the evening, Paige-Bouchard and Melissa Slykhuis, the secretary of the board of directors, were the MC’s.
They had a large raffle, 50/50 tickets and a silent auction which is something that has been done throughout the 10 years and are the main source of profit for the fundraiser and it has always done very well.
The raffle and silent auction items are donated through local and area businesses and individuals. The silent auction often has friends bidding against friends which in turn raises money for the cause.
For entertainment they had hypnotist Jamie from Stage and Consulting Hypnotist from Regina.
“He did a fabulous job of keeping the crowd engaged and involved,”
said Paige-Bouchard. “He had people dancing up in front of the stage, being leprechauns collecting donations.”
“He was down interacting with the crowd which was great to see,” she said.
Jamie was also the DJ for the evening and his selection of music kept the crowd on the dance floor and enjoying the tunes until the end of the night. The bar was run by shifts of the board of directors and volunteers, including volunteers from the Arcola Coop gas bar. Paige-Bouchard said that an event like this is not possible if it was not for the board putting in many hours to make everything run smoothly.
“I can not thank them enough for all the hours they volunteer,” said Paige-Bouchard. “We are lucky to have families who stepped up and worked shifts throughout the evening as well.”
They want to thank the businesses for their generosity by either purchasing a table for their guests, offering donations and sponsoring the event.
They also want to thank the surrounding communities that came out and supported the daycare fundraiser and the town residents of Arcola for always being so supportive.
“None of this would be possible if it was not for you,” said Paige-Bouchard.
The board of directors from the Arcola Daycare. Back left to right: Tenille Wyatt, Alayna Paige-Bouchard, Skyla Mayert, Melissa Slykhuis, and Alyssa Hislop. Front left to right: Alysia Cann, Jessica Perron and Jackie Woodland. Photo courtesy of Alayna Paige-Bouchard
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