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Carlyle Home Hardware award a team effort
By Stephanie Zoer
Katie Gavelin has been part of the Carlyle Home Hardware team for many years. It started when her parents Gilles and Nancy Matthewson purchased the business in 2005. At the time Gavelin was in school, but once she graduated in 2013, she went to work with her mom at the hardware store. Gavelin was 18 years old.
When she went to work for her mom, she thought that this was a good time to figure out what the next chapter in her life would be. It turned out that this chapter was meant for her as she remained at the store.
Over the years she married Skyler Gavelin and together they have two sons, Maverick who is seven years old and Grayson who is five years old. In between having her sons, Gavelin became the store manager.
In 2021 Nancy decided it was time to retire. Gavelin took over the store full time. Today they have six students and six adults employed. Gavelin said they could easily use a few more adults to be part of the team.
In February Gavelin was nominated by the area manager for the Western Young Retailer of the Year Award. This award goes to home hardware owners that are under the age of thirty-five, which made Gavelin qualify easily for the award.
The criteria to qualify for are outstanding displays, overall store impressions, the cleanliness of the store, overall sales, and community involvement. They
sponsored all the burgers at the Carlyle Sports Complex and teamed up with the Carlyle Lions Club on Bike Safety by helping to cover the cost of bike helmets.
Gavelin and her team met all this and soon moved on to the next level in May.
In June Gavelin received the call that she had won the Western Young Retailer of the Year Award for 2025. “I had to keep the news under my hat for awhile which was not easy,” said Gavelin.
On September 9, Gavelin went to Toronto with her mom Nancy at her side. It was a Home Hardware conference, but it is also a training session, and the time to make purchases for the spring 2026 line. This is the evening that the awards are also handed out. “I was really nervous,” said Gavelin. “There were a lot of people at the event, nearly 1500.” It was at this event that it was finally announced that she had won the award.
“I could not receive this
award without the team that I have at the store,” she said. “As much as the recognition has been appreciated, I could not have done it without my staff.” “I have a very loyal and knowledgeable team who want to learn more all the time.”
“Having children, one never knows when they can take you away from the store, and I am lucky to have staff that I can count on,” said Gavelin. “I trust them all and they run the store like it is their own place.”
The next award that the Carlyle Home Hardware team is striving for is the Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award. Hachborn was one of the founders of Home Hardware.
In the meantime, Gavelin wants to thank her staff for being a great team and she wants them to know that this award is not just for her, but for all of them.
“They all work hard, and I appreciate each one of them,” she said.
Katie and Skyler Gavelin and their boys Grayson left, Maverick right.
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Staff photo of Home Hardware’s long term employees (left to right) Dion Cochrane, Katie Gavelin, Nikki Caldwell, Kaitlyn Harvey, Jen Brady and Robin Shackleton.
Katie Gavelin with her parents Nancy and Gilles.
Community Calendar
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September
Sat, Sept 27 – Fall Supper – Arcola
October
Tues, Oct 14 – Jess Moskaluke - Maryfield
Thurs., Oct 16 – Creative Tables for Cancer - Arcola
Fri, Oct 31 – Blaze a trail for kids haunted bash – Carlyle Memorial hall
2026
Tues to Sat - Mar 25 -29
– 125th Arcola Curling Club Bonspiel
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Memorial bench dedication
Submitted by Doug Waldner
On Sunday, September 21, the Carlyle Branch of the Royal
Canadian Legion held a dedication ceremony for three new memorial benches in the park south of the cenotaph across the street from the rink. Three benches were dedicated at this ceremony. Two will be situated in positions that allow contemplative viewing of the cenotaph. The third will be installed in the green space west of the library.
Mike Makelki, president of the Carlyle Branch served as master of ceremonies for the dedication event. He introduced the dignitaries attending this event and the speakers. They included Carlyle Mayor Jenn Sedor, Legion District Commander Ray Coderre, Deputy District Commander Nedra Clark, and Comrade John Voutour.
President Makelki began with opening remarks and said, “On this, the first day of Legion Week 2025, the Royal Canadian Legion, Carlyle Branch #248 is dedicating these benches as monuments to the cour-
age and sacrifice of the men and women who served in the uniform of the Canadian military and police forces in times of war, conflict and peace around the world and at home.” He also asked that as folks use the benches, to please think of those who gave so much for this country.
Mayor Jenn Sedor was introduced and thanked the Legion for the efforts to which the Legion had gone to raise the funds and have the benches engraved as a gift to the town.
District Commander Coderre thanked the Carlyle Branch for inviting him to this event and emphasized the important work the Legion does in supporting veterans and the community.
The final speaker was Comrade John Voutour from the Carlyle Branch. He spoke of the veterans of World Wars I and II, who are memorialized on the cenotaph, but he also mentioned veterans of the Korean War, the Gulf War, the Afghanistan War and veterans who had been peacekeepers throughout the world. He hopes that the cenotaph will eventually memorialize those veterans as well. Voutour also thanked those who were instrumental in this project including Mike Makelki, Nedra Clark, Comrade Jack Wilson and Comrade Dianne Wilson
After the ceremony, those who attended were invited to the Legion Hut for a hot dog lunch.
Front row (on bench): John Voutour, Audrey Young. Middle row: Wendy Rounce, Clareen Makelki, Nedra Clark, Ray Coderre, Jack Wilson, Mike Makelki. Back row: Marion Biram, Doug Waldner, Diane Wilson, Sherri Gabrielle, Dennis Gabrielle, Lynda Briggs and Gerald Clark. Photo courtesy of Carlyle Legion
Speakers at the bench dedication ceremony, left to right, John Voutour, Ray Coderre, Jenn Sedor and Mike Makelki. Photo courtesy of Carlyle Legion
Over 2,000 attend Carlyle Homespun Craft Show & Sale
By Stephanie Zoer
The Carlyle Homespun Craft Show and Sale celebrated their 37th craft show on September 13 and 14 at the Carlyle Sports Complex. They had 60 vendors participate in the event with 20 of the vendors being first-time attendees.
The doors opened at 10 a.m. sharp and so did the skies. It poured rain causing the parking area to have rivers, but this did not stop over 2,000 guests from coming and checking what vendors had to offer.
Carlyle Homespun is not your usual sale with tables set up in lines. The area floor is set up with booths, lined with black curtains to give it an elegant look. Each vendor must be the creator of their product. It must be their designs, recipes, and creations.
Nicole Currie, one of the members of the organization, said they send out applications in January. Once the applications are received, they jury them to decide who will be in the show. When the show begins the committee already begins to plan for the following year. Currie believes that over the past years, $100,000 has been raised that goes back into the community.
A new vendor, Beth Stobb came from Gravelbourg. She had been told how great the show was and that she should apply to get her oil paintings into the show. Stobb was pleased with the layout and how busy the show was.
Although the weather was not very cooperative and the area saw nearly seven inches of rain, many vendors said that sales went well, and they were pleased to see such a great crowd of people.
Gerald Kenny from Davidson has been attending the show as a vendor for years and he loves it. It is a chance for him to meet up with old friends and to make new ones. Kenny makes custom knives.
“We are incredibly grateful for all our community support,” said Currie. “We have the best volunteers and businesses. Our vendors love coming to Carlyle as they are treated well by everyone and are made to feel
very welcomed. It would not continue to be a great show without the talented, creative, exceptional exhibitors that come from across the country.”
The concession stand was open during the two-day show, and this was run by the Carlyle School Community Council from both the schools. The money raised from the kitchen is for the new school, and Currie said they did a wonderful job.
Quilters Show
It was not only the craft show that took place.
The 22nd annual Quilters Show was held at the Carlyle Memorial Hall with over 70 quilts displayed. Bev Thompson took care of this event. Thompson said she was terribly busy that day and had little help, so it kept her going. When the rain came, some decided to come in through the back door, which needed immediate attention so the
quilts would not get wet. In one area there was a display of 20 quilts from the past. Some of them were over 100 years old, made from sugar and flour sacks. The detail was something to be admired.
Thompson feels that this year they had a much higher attendance than they had seen in the past. This could have been attributed to the rain and farmers not being able to get on the fields.
Beth Stobb’s was told by friends that the Carlyle Homespun was the place to be, so she applied to become part of the show. This is her first year attending as a vendor with her oil paintings. Photo by Stephanie Zoer
How about those Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays have long been one of Canada’s most loved sports teams and watching them this season only reinforces why they matter so much to fans across the country. They are more than just a Major League Baseball franchise, they are a symbol of national pride, uniting people from coast to coast every summer.
This year has been an interesting season. Their roster is packed with talent, with stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and George Springer, and they continue to anchor the lineup, while the pitching staff shows flashes of brilliance.
Many of their games have been intense, with them being behind until the eighth inning, only to tie it up by the end of the nineth, making the game go into extra innings. This is when it gets a little louder at our house.
We have been watching the Blue Jays for many years, but this year is different. Every morning, we ask our daughter what time the game is on. If it is a day game, we do not sit and watch it, but we sure have the TV loud enough so we can hear it in any room. If we are not at home, the radio is tuned to the ball game.
Some of the games are a little frustrating, but it is also part of what makes cheering for the Blue Jays so thrilling. The highs feel electric, and the lows remind us how much we care. Baseball is, after all, a long game, not just the nine innings but the 162-game marathon of a season. Things can change pretty quickly throughout the season. This game and team can test our patience, but we stay loyal to our team. We cannot expect them to win every game. But when we are losing it is difficult to keep watching the game.
What I love about the Blue Jays is their team spirit. When a guy hits a great ball, the team jumps for joy. When they win, the team is like a group of teenagers who just won the World Series. They laugh and celebrate each other’s victory, and this is how a team should be, but they also pat each other on the back when a hit is not the greatest.
With the regular season coming to an end, we hope that they keep up with the wins to get into the playoffs. The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are hot on the heels of the Blue Jays, so of course we wish for these teams to lose, so the Blue Jays keep their spot for the playoffs.
Regardless of how the season ends, the Blue Jays continue to inspire a sense of hope and belonging. It does not seem to matter where you live, whether it be Vancouver, Calgary, or a small town on the prairies everyone knows the Jays. It is a great conversation piece as most people watch the game, and it is an ice breaker to get a discussion going. It is great to walk into a store and see someone wearing a Blue Jays cap and say, “How about those Jays.” Blue Jays games are an invitation to a part of something bigger than us, it is a shared dream of October glory. It has been 32 years since the Jays won the World Series. I would say it is high time that they took the trophy home. My prediction is that they will take the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games. Two of these games will be in extra innings, and George Springer will be named MVP.
If you have not watched a game this year, it is time you do, because they are going all the way to the World Series and you do not want to miss it.
“Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front.”
The gaze we need to get back to
As I write this, 104 people have lost their jobs over comments made about the death of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA. Likely by the time this is published the number will have risen. This includes pilots, teachers, military personnel, professors, political consultants, and the list grows. But of course this is not the first time we have seen people disciplined over what they have publicly said or done, particularly online.
Construction workers were fired after posting videos of themselves setting off explosives under wheelbarrows at the job site. A daycare worker lost her job after saying she was heading to work and hated being around a lot of kids.
A waiter was fired after posting a picture of a receipt and complaining about the size of the tip given by diners he described in racial terms. A health care worker posted a picture of a trauma room following the death of a patient. An insensitive hashtag led to her dismissal.
On and on it goes. Eighteen percent of employers say they have dismissed someone because of what they posted. There are con-
tent creators who have entire channels dedicated to chronicling the stories of people who have lost their jobs over what they have put out on social media.
Even after being cautioned over possible repercussions, people continue to put themselves in situations that draw the attention they desire and then appear shocked at the outcome. A chief technology officer was forced to step down over his offensive tweets. He went on to invent an app that scans your social media accounts and sends alerts over things that could get you fired. Hopefully some heed the advice offered. But it’s not just jobs that are being lost.
We live in a time that gives anyone (who wants it) a chance to share their opinion with a potentially vast online audience. While many have the intention of simply adding their voice to a conversation, others are using the platforms to respond in vicious ways. And it’s spreading.
A conversation with a friend, coffee with a group of people, or family dinners have become increasingly derailed by heated debates. Last year, heartbreaking stories, one after another in the United States, were reported after the election when people refused to be in the same room as those who voted differently. Many began posting their Thanksgiving and Christmas plans, declaring they would not be sharing a turkey or opening presents with those they referred to in nasty ways on the other side of the political spectrum.
It’s getting more divided in Canada too, and those political tensions are said to be affecting our moods, our relationships and even our mental health.
As humans, our brains are hardwired to form groups and community. It was once about survival. People had to pull together for safety and to accomplish what needed to be done. But today, groups that form become increasingly polarizing and there’s less pulling together and far more tearing apart. We stop listening to each other and start seeing ourselves as enemies rather than people with different perspectives.
When we hear an opinion we agree with, it provides a sense of connection to others. The feeling of validation strengthens our internal beliefs and makes us receptive to more of the same. But when opinions are expressed that we disagree with, our amygdala— the part of the brain that processes emotion including fear and anxiety—can perceive it not just as disagreement, but outright threat. Too many start seeing ‘that side’ as more than just differing perspectives on issues. They begin attacking the intelligence, morals or even the character of others. A 2025 survey found that one in three Canadians reported ending a friendship due to political differences.
We know social media is designed to keep us outraged. We are the pawns in the science of algorithms that push divisive content to keep our eyeballs where the big players want them to be.
The fallout is that it leaves people feeling angry and exhausted. This is taking a toll. People report higher levels of stress after spending protracted amounts of time on their phones. Levels of loneliness and isolation are rising as people feel the need to avoid certain friends or family due to the potential for arguments. Sadly, many despair that the gap is simply too difficult to bridge. The divide is too wide. The task too hard. But despair is the last thing we need. I was in a setting that had participants paired up and we were asked to look each other in the eye for two minutes. I admit it was awkward at first. I desperately wanted to break eye contact in the first few seconds but then something happened. It became a bit easier, and a bit easier still. Research has found that prolonged eye contact fosters emotional connection and synchronizes brain activity between individuals. It is said even 60 seconds of this can promote deeper connection.
We keep hearing we need to turn down the temperature of political rhetoric, yet things are getting hotter and more enflamed all the time. Relationships are falling apart. Our mental health is suffering. People are losing their jobs. Some are losing their lives. The cost is simply too high. It would benefit us all if we were to take our eyes off our screens for a bit longer each day and engage, instead, with those we can look in the eye and remind ourselves of the humanity those eyes represent. That’s my outlook.
- Nelson Mandela
Shelley Luedtke
Mr Williams Carlyle lawyer Feb 1910
Space Race Disc Golf Tournament comes to Oxbow
By Paul Kimball
In the mid-1950’s, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a fierce competition to determine supremacy with space travel. Most agree that the race came to an end in 1969, when Neil Armstrong took the first step on the moon on behalf of the Americans.
On September 20th, 56 years later, the Space Race arrived in Oxbow. Not in the form of space travel, but in the form of flying discs at the Bow Valley Disc Golf Course – the Space Race Disc Golf Tournament.
Disc golfing has many similarities to regular golfing. The course in Oxbow has 18 holes which are shorter than the holes you’d find at the golf course in Moose Mountain Provincial Park. Rather than hitting a golf ball, disc golfers throw discs that resemble small frisbees.
Instead of a hole, the goal is a basket that stands a few feet above the ground. There are chains above the basket. The disc generally hits the chains and falls into the basket. The score is determined by the number of throws it takes to go from the tee box into the basket.
The Space Race, sponsored by MVP Discs, was a variation of the normal disc golf game. Rather than keeping track of throws, points were awarded based on the number of tosses it took to land the disc in the basket. One shot (a hole-in-one) gave 10 points, hitting the chains but not finding the basket result-
ed in five points, hitting the basket resulted in three points and one point was given when the disc was finally deposited in the basket. The individuals with the highest points were declared the winners.
Southern Plains Co-op Fuel Good Day raises nearly $6,000 for local childcare centres
By Southern Plains Coop Press Release
Southern Plains Co-op is proud to announce that this year’s Fuel Good Day, held on Tuesday, September 16, raised a total of $5,951.73 in support of local childcare centres across the southeast.
On Fuel Good Day, Southern Plains Co-op donated 10 cents from every litre of fuel sold at participating Co-op Gas Bars, along with proceeds from over 300 cups of $1 coffee purchased that day.
This year’s recipients include Hillcrest Early Learning Centre (Estevan), Carlyle Cubs Learning Centre (Carlyle) and the Oxbow Childcare Centre Inc. (Oxbow).
Each of these organizations will use the funds to improve and enhance their outdoor play spaces, providing safer, more engaging environments that enrich the daily experiences of the children in their care.
“Fuel Good Day is all about neighbours helping neighbours,” said Brooke Spagrud, Marketing & Community Relations Manager. “Thanks to the incredible support from our members, customers, and staff, these funds will make a lasting difference for families right here in our communities.”
Southern Plains Co-op extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who topped up their tanks, purchased a coffee, or simply showed their support throughout the day. Together, we are fueling good and strengthening the communities we serve.
The ‘race’ took place under the stars, beginning as the sun was setting. It wound up close to 11 p.m. The baskets were illuminated and glo-sticks were placed throughout the course to give the golfers their bearings.
Each registrant was given two glo-discs. This enabled each of them to make two throws from the tee box in an effort to score a hole in one. From there, the players could only use one disc, throwing from where their best tee shot landed.
Thirty-three disc golfers participated in three divisions – Beginners, Intermediate and Expert. When the race was finished, Caine Emms and Fuji Tang were tied at the top of the Expert Division, Jake Dyck won the Intermediate Division and Greg Weinrauch topped the Beginners Division. Weinrauch and Dyck were also the only ones to record holes-in-one, receiving the maximum 10 points.
Both drove away in 2025 Ford F150’s for their accomplishments…in their dreams, that is! They did, however, win a nice prize of a disc.
The Space Race was organized by Jeremy Hook and Caine Emms.
Hook indicated that this first-ever Space Race went off without a hitch. “Everyone had fun…there was great feedback. We’re hoping to do more of this type of thing again next year.”
The space race of last century may have ended in 1969…but watch for it to continue in Oxbox in 2026.
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One of the Space Race markers, helping to keep the players on course. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hook
One of the baskets, illuminated in the dark, with two of the discs that fell short. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hook
Cashier Robert
By Stephanie Zoer
Truth and Reconciliation ceremonies will be held across Saskatchewan on September 30. This is an event that is to help bring Indigenous and nonIndigenous people together to listen to facts and stories of the people who were harmed, and to repair relationships and build trust and respect.
This began early in Carlyle when on September 3, banners were hung in the town to recognize Truth and Reconciliation (TRC). The banners hang proudly down the Main Street and display the orange colours that are associated with TRC.
A drum group from White Bear First Nation (WBFN) took the opportunity to be part of the ceremony held in front of the Carlyle Library. Thundering Bear performed for the first time in public on that day.
Tony Bellegarde is the drum leader from WBFN, and they started the drum group in June, after he had attended a Sweat held by Brett Maxie for men of all ages. He felt that this was something that was needed and the idea spoke to him.
Bellegarde and his group members have called their drum group, Thundering Bear. Presently they have 15 members, but drum groups can have as many as 30 members. They do not all drum at the same time but take turns. They all sing together. They started to practice twice a week. The drum is an especially important part of this group and Bellegarde is the drum keeper. Bellegarde will smudge the drum with sweetgrass or sage. This is a way to cleanse and protect. There is a great deal that goes into a smudging. He will heat the drum with fire to keep the hide tight. (To smudge is to purify with the smoke from the herbs, removing all negative energy from an object or person, or a place. It is believed that it cleanses the body, mind and spirit.) When the drum is cold the hide does not
give a beautiful sound. When it is snug the drum gives a harmonizing sound. He will also set the drum in the sun to warm up. It is an important job to keep the drum clean at all times.
When they were invited to the Carlyle Truth and Reconciliation event they played two songs. The first song was about honour, and it is like a prayer. This song can be sung whenever they feel
it is needed. The second song is a victory song. This song is performed at powwows, but its meaning is for a memorable day for both sides.
Bellegarde feels that this event is important for everyone. “Coming together and not being separated is important,” said Bellegarde. “We need to learn to live as one and we are getting to this point.”
A new drum group has started in White Bear First Nation, and they took part in the Truth and Reconciliation on September 3 in Carlyle. From left to right, Brett Maxie, Liddy Maxie, Ramie Bellegarde, Jereh McArthur, Lincoln Maxie, Anthony Bellegarde, Brooklyn Sparrow, Jacy Bellegarde and Dayon Lonechild. Missing from the group are Rico Buffalo, Houston Buffalo, Leroy Shingoose and Bayda Bellegarde. Photo courtesy of Tony Bellegarde
Oxbow observes Truth & Reconciliation throughout the week
By Paul Kimball
It might be tempting to view National Day of Truth & Reconciliation as simply another holiday, a day to stay at home and away from school or work.
This year marks the fifth year of its observance, taking place on September 30th. It has a very serious, twofold purpose. First, it is designed to bring awareness to the injustices that have occurred to Canada’s indigenous peoples and second, to lead to a more equitable relationship between indigenous peoples and the ‘broader society’.
It is much more than just another holiday.
Oxbow’s Megan Andersen understands that and is very interested to see the day’s intent being fulfilled. Andersen is the librarian of Oxbow’s public library and she is also a board member of the Oxbow Arts & Cultural Committee. As a librarian, she is committed to featuring the work of indigenous authors and illustrators in her branch and as a board member, she is interested in promoting various cultures in her town - including the indigenous culture.
She has spearheaded two events that tie in with Truth & Reconciliation Day. Although they may not be taking place on the actual day, they will occur during that week.
Last year, Andersen attended the South East Summit in Estevan. The last to speak on that occasion was Cadmus Delorme, a former chief of Cowessess First Nation and current chairman of the board of governors at the University of Regina. He spoke of how all people, regardless of ethnicity, ‘inherit history together’. He also expressed his concern that the values of truth and reconciliation
ought to be worked at all year round, not just on the one day dedicated to it.
Andersen found Delorme very easy to listen to and very captivating. She took his message to heart and invited him to speak to the students of the Oxbow Prairie Horizons School.
Delorme accepted the invitation and will be bringing his message of truth and reconciliation to the Grade 6 to 12 students on October 2nd at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Pay tribute to Indigenous peoples and support their influence!
September 30, 2025, marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the painful history experienced by residential school survivors and those who never returned home, as well as the ongoing trauma that many have faced for decades. The government encourages all Canadians to come together to promote awareness through transparency and openness while seeking to empower Indigenous communities.
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Symbolizing cultural dispossession and loss of freedom, orange shirts are worn every September 30 in support of Indigenous communities that have suffered the intergenerational consequences of residential schools.
Recognizing and respecting Indigenous peoples is the first crucial step toward reconciliation and cooperation. Every citizen can do their part by openly
showing their support.
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The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business has created a comprehensive directory of Indigenous small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. You can use the interactive tool on their website to search by province or industry (ccab.com).
Empowering First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples helps build a more just society. If you want to learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation activities in your area, contact your municipality or check local media outlets.
The following evening – October 3rd – Andersen has arranged for a showing of the movie Indian Horse, of which Clint Eastwood was the executive producer. It is based on a book by a Canadian indigenous author, Richard Wagamese. It tells the story of an Ojibway boy who was taken from his family and placed in a residential school. The movie received 19 film awards.
The idea for the evening came to Andersen as she was attending an unveiling of a truth and reconciliation banner in Carlyle. The banner was designed by local indigenous artist, Emilee Steffensen. During the ceremony, Steffensen said that ‘our stories matter and our presence needs to be seen and honoured.’ She spoke of the difficulties she experienced growing up in Carlyle and Oxbow, in a culture where there was a lack of indigenous representation.
Those words challenged Andersen, leading to staging an evening where the story of Indian Horse could be told. With her connection to the library, the movie can be shown without having to pay any public performance rights. Her connection to the Arts & Cultural Council provides the projector and screen, and the Southern Plains Coop has donated the popcorn.
The movie will begin at 8 p.m. at the Oxbow Memorial Hall – the town has waived the rental fee for the use of the gym. Everyone is invited to attend this free-of-charge showing.
Both of these events will help to serve the intent of National Truth & Reconciliation – to bring awareness to past injustices to Canada’s indigenous peoples…and to help Canadians of all cultural differences to respect and better their relationships with each other.
Indigenous peoples possess rich and diverse cultures. Discover the vibrant offerings from artists, artisans, musicians, painters, authors and more.
Cadmus Delorme will be speaking to the students of Oxbow Prairie Horizons School during Truth & Reconciliation week. Photo obtained from First Nations University
Terry Fox Run 40 years of success
By Kaitlynn Nordal
Over two dozen people, including organizer Ainsley Sauter, participated in the 40th annual Kenosee Lake Terry Fox Run held on September 14.
Sauter said she started participating in Terry Fox Runs in school growing up.
“I stopped for a while after high school, but I started doing them again in 2015 after I moved to Kenosee,” said Sauter.
Sauter has been organizing the Kenosee Lake Terry Fox Run with her sister Jada Wright since 2020, when they took over for Julie and Shelby Adams.
“I was asked by Julie if we wanted to take over organizing the run. and I agreed because
I think it’s a great cause that touches so many people’s lives,” said Sauter. “I also think that Terry Fox is a Canadian icon and believe that his story should live on forever, not just for the funds that it raises for cancer research but for how courageous and determined he was to raise awareness.”
Sauter said the 2025 Kenosee Lake Terry Fox Run went well and had 25 participants.
“We had a decent turnout and were happy to evade the rain,” said Sauter.
Sauter also had a particular family in mind as she did the course.
“This year I was especially thinking about an incredibly brave four-year-old boy and his
family who are going through the unimaginable,” said Sauter.
At the time of publication, Sauter can confirm they have raised just under $2,000, with more pledges still being tallied.
“I think it’s important to continue the run to carry on Terry’s legacy because it is such an inspiring one that has proven to be needed more and more,” said Sauter.
“Terry’s story is an important piece of Canadian history that we all should be proud of,” continued Sauter. “The treatments for cancer since Terry started this has come so far, but there is still so much to do. Cancer has touched so many lives, and for me, this is a small way to help and honour those whom cancer has devastated.”
Although they are still crunching the numbers it is estimated this year’s Kenosee Lake Terry Fox Run raised over $2,000.
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FACE forw ardand remain seated throughout theentirebus ride
ow things on thebus or outthe bus window,and always keep your hands andarmsinside. MAKE sure to keep your handstoyourself at alltimes while riding on thebus
GETtoyourbus stop fi ve minutes before thebus is scheduledtoarrive.
HOLD onto thehandr ailw hen youare enteringand exitingthe bus.
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REMEMBER to look to theright beforeyou step of fthe bus. Careless driver sina hur ry maysometimestry to pass on theright
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VACANT lots andbuildings should be avoided on your walk to thebus stop KEEP asafedistancebetween youand thebus while waitingfor it to stop.
OBEY your busdri ver’ sr ules andregulations,soheor shecan getyou to school quickly andsafely
QUICKLYgotoyourseatw henyou enter thebus,and keep your feet and belongings outofthe aisle.
forasignalfromthe busdri verbefore youcross thestreet.
XMARKS railr oadtracks. Be silent when abus
YOUNGchildrenshouldbew alked to thebus stop by theirparents or an older sibling
Zzzz. Geta good nightofsleep, so youcan star teachschool day feelingrefreshed
R.M. of Moose Mountain No 63 SALE
The Rural Municipality of Moose Mountain No. 63 is accepting tenders for the following empty lots located in the Hamlet of Wordsworth: Lot 14, Block 1, Plan AP581- 50’ x
15,
Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope or by email no later than Tuesday October 7th, 2025 at 4:00p.m. Further information may be obtained from the R.M. Office
R.M. of Moose Mountain No. 63 Box 445, 250 8th St W Carlyle, Saskatchewan S0C 0R0 (306) 453-6175 rm63@sasktel.net
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