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KINDERSLEY — The Kindersley Players brought community theatre to life in their most recent production ‘Four Weddings and an Elvis’, which they performed on May 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th at the Norman Ritchie Centre.

This year marks Judy Lavoie’s 35th year of directing live theatre in Kindersley. The talent on stage was accompanied by delicious food catered by Kelly Skappak and her team.

“This production was especially exciting because it featured five first-time actors: Darien Lynch, Ashley Gee, Clayton Braybrook, Shaun Henry, and Glenda Watson, who absolutely shone in their debut roles. Their enthusiasm and commitment brought so much energy

to the show,” Judy said. “Special mention goes to Bob Watson and Frances McManus, who are the longest serving members of the Kindersley Players.”

Ron Hamm, Danny Omness, Rick Miller, and Courtney Hopkins completed the cast. Meanwhile, crew members Jenna Lavoie, Nancy Hebert, Leslie Paslawski, and Deeney Hogarth worked behind the scenes in various capacities.

“The cast bonded quickly and worked together seamlessly. When I reread the script last year, I already had a few actors in mind for specific roles, and I couldn’t have been happier with how perfectly each person fit their character,” Judy explained.

Rehearsals began in October of 2024, starting with weekly practices and increasing the frequency as opening night

approached. “Coordinating schedules for eleven people is never easy, but the teamwork and flexibility of everyone involved made it work,” she said.

The play’s setting was Sandy’s Chapel of Love in Las Vegas, where a series of marriages took place over eighteen months. Each scene introduced a new couple arriving to tie the knot with hilarious and heartwarming results. And Elvis (aka Rick Miller) had the audience ‘all shook up’ with laughter as the couples ‘can’t help falling in love’ at the chapel. Elvis was definitely in the building!

“It takes many volunteers to make these productions possible,” Judy acknowledged. “And the audience response has been overwhelmingly positive.”

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Above: Gene Knorr painstakingly cut these field stones, which adorn the front of their home.

Below: her mezzanine sewing room, Victoria looks out the same windows as the former students of Abbnott School once did from their desks.

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LUSELAND — Victoria and Gene Knorr from Luseland discovered Abbnott School in 2014 and began renovating the building, which had been used as a granary for a short period of time. Two layers of exterior brick helped preserve the building, which was structurally sound but still needed a lot of work. Gene jackhammered the concrete in the basement and poured a new floor, and together the couple removed the entire ceiling and a significant amount of bird droppings.

The resulting vaulted ceiling and open concept design creates an inviting home and the perfect place for Victoria to display her beautiful paintings.

Like true pioneers, Victoria and Gene camped out in a newly constructed shed while they began renovations. But after only nine months, they had moved into the former Abbnott School.

Their home is filled with surprises. A few steps lead to a cozy sitting area with a pull-out king-size bed and additional storage conveniently hidden underneath the floor. Another set of stairs leads up to a mezzanine, where Victoria can gaze out the front windows while she does her sewing. Tucked alongside is a cozy nook for the grandkids when they come to visit.

The home is heated with an efficient wood-burning stove, with the heat rising through a large iron grate rescued from another old school. And if you thought trees were rare in Saskatchewan, you would be surprised by Knorr’s well-stocked wood shed.

The basement rafters reveal evidence of past students who attended Abbnott School, where their names are carved in the wood. Many of them have dropped by to see their old school, unaware that it has been transformed into a comfortable home.

“It was interesting to find out our neighbour had been a student here,” Victoria said. “We hear different stories from people about the school.” The Knorrs invite these special visitors to sign their guest book.

The school’s history is recorded in Luseland’s local history book ‘Hub & Spokes’. The current brick building replaced the first school, which was built in 1910.

The school’s name was taken from the names of the first organizers, Frank Abbs and George Hoddinott.

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This photo from Luseland’s history book ‘Hub & Spokes’ shows students on the steps of Abbnott School, which operated until 1959. opened the following year with Mary Janusson as teacher. She was the first of twenty-five teachers to instruct students between 1924 and 1959. During that time, only three teachers stayed for 3 to 4 years, and there were only two male teachers. Many of the female teachers married local farmers after their first year of teaching.

A teacher’s salary in 1910 was between $700 and $800/year and rose to $1300/year in 1929. However, during the 1930s, the salary dropped to as low as $300/year.

Elizabeth Poggemiller was the last teacher employed at Abbnott School from 1956 to 1959. She also served as the janitor, chopping wood and breaking up huge chunks of coal for the stove. Students would often wear mitts while doing their schoolwork.

Because of low attendance, the Kerrobert School Unit Board closed the school in June 1959 and bussed the students to Luseland. The class of 1958-59 included: Herman German, Chris, Trudy and Linda Dvorak, Maureen Rambold, Louis Obrigewitch, Linda, Clara and Sandra Rambold, Karen Schroh and Rocky German.

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KINDERSLEY — Bus loads of Grade 10 students witnessed a mock accident at the Elks Hall parking lot in Kindersley on Wednesday morning, May 14. An RCMP officer explained the proceedings as the students crowded around to watch while a drunk driver stumbled around amongst the crowd until he was later handcuffed.

The RCMP, fire department and ambulance arrived and utilized the jaws of life; however they were unable to save one of the victims. At that point the funeral home made their arrival. Overhead a drone was flying offering further investigation of the accident.

The officer who was speaking to the students explained that the emergency personnel in small communities such as ours may know the victims, but need to remain composed and carry out their duties.

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Measles is a virus that spreads easily through the air.

Sometimes called rubeola or red measles, measles is one of the world’s most contagious diseases and can be very serious. It can affect all ages, but tends to be more severe in people who are immunocompromised and very young children. Catching measles while pregnant can affect the baby.

Measles is spread by coughing, sneezing, or breathing infected air. The virus remains active and contagious in the air for up to two hours. Measles is contagious even before symptoms develop, so many people may be exposed without knowing.

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Centenarians share secrets to a long life

BY JOAN JANZEN

A woman asked her 100-year-old grandfather what his secret was to such a long life. He replied, “I’m just waiting until I can afford a burial service.”

When asked how he had managed to live to the age of 100, an old man explained: “I got married when I was 21. The wife and I decided that if ever we argued, the loser should take a long walk to cool off. So I guess I’ve benefitted from 79 years of fresh air.”

Those may be jokes, but when a group of centenarians were interviewed online and asked about the secret to their long lives, one man responded, “I love the outdoors. Walk, walk, walk!”

So maybe the joke about walking after losing arguments wasn’t too far-fetched after all.

“I suggest one hour a day of strenuous exercise; a real workout that will keep you going,” the man who lived more than ten decades continued to explain. “I go on the exercise bike 20 minutes a day to keep my legs in healthy form.”

While that senior was dedicated to exercising every day, despite his advanced years, another was interviewed while driving his car at the age of 102.

“Sometimes time is heavy on my hands; I don’t have any of my good friends that are still alive. I’m the last man standing,

but I know life goes on,” he said. “So get on and do the things that you love to do!” Apparently, one of the things he loved to do was to go for a drive.

If you’re wondering what it feels like to be 100 years old, one of the seniors had the answer. “I feel like I’m in my 80s,” he explained. “My attitude is - don’t let the old man in. If you think young, more than likely you’re going to act young.”

During the interview, the seniors also shared mental health advice. “Keep your mind active by playing games,” one woman said. “I have friends of all generations that help me enjoy life.

That’s what makes life so interesting hearing the responses of different generations to solve problems.”

Of course, by different generations, she was referring to those in their 70s and 80s. It doesn’t sound like a big generation gap until you realize the woman speaking was married to her husband for 85 years, which is longer than some of her friends have lived.

Speaking very practically, another man advised, “If you don’t complain and don’t make life difficult for whoever is around you, you’ll get along in life.”

A number of the seniors expressed the importance of devotion to family and the ones you love, which gave them purpose in their lives. “You want to be

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attached to the things in life that are positive and good in life. You have to ignore the negative; just forget it,” one woman declared.

The seniors were asked what the most important lesson they learned during their life was. “The thing I have really learned is not to be so self-centred.

You can’t get anywhere in life until you start doing things for other people,” a 105-year-old woman replied. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Giving is a real joy. I think if you’re nice to people, it comes back to you.”

For some seniors, faith played an important role. “So many things I pray for - I get answers. That’s why I have longevity,” one woman said. She also stressed the importance of younger people visiting the elderly. “I think it is such a wonderful thing for people to do - not to forget people that are older.”

She admitted that it’s tough to be alone, vulnerable and dependent.

A website of a ministry called Iron Ministry stressed the negative impact of loneliness. It observed loneliness impacts your body similarly to smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. It spikes cortisol, weakens your defences and accelerates aging at the cellular level.

“Community sharpens you,” a note on the website explained. “We aren’t built to walk alone.”

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iron, as one person sharpens another”. That sharpening doesn’t happen through flattery; it happens through truth, accountability and shared purpose, the Iron Ministry team explained.

“It’s easy to be surrounded by spectators, but growth happens alongside those who are willing to challenge us and pray with us,” the website noted.

Some practical tips were also given on the website. “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry,” it advised. “Those are important words to remember when you’re about to go full on in a texting argument,” someone posted on the website. It’s definitely true that it’s much easier to text angry messages than it is to say the same words face to face.

The centenarians admitted they didn’t text, instead they offered their verbal advice. “Guard your health; it’s a gift,” one woman said. “Start at an early age and eat properly, and don’t get overweight.”

In a recent newsletter, Dr. Suneel Dhand advised people to be proactive in their health. “When something feels off, don’t ignore it. Your body is talking to you. Be strong and proactive,” he advised. “In the meantime, let’s be grateful for every day we are healthy and get to stay away from hospitals and doctors.”

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Pop89: Unlock the Tower of Babel

BY MADONNA HAMEL

It’s been a month of global upheaval wherein Carney managed to articulate his way through a meeting in Washington without getting finger-wagged by the card-dealer of the house.

And, we have the new pope, who seems intent on raising the tone of our talk while lowering the barriers to compassionate encounter.

I was especially intent on hearing what Leo XlV had to say to a room full of journalists about their obligation to “use words that disarm.” “Reject and resist the ‘war with Words” paradigm,” he said. But once inside that paradigm, it’s hard to escape, especially when outrage and insult receive “top story” status, oodles of airtime and gazillion “likes”.

“Help us out of the tower of Babel,” he said, referring to the biblical story of humanity originally speaking one language, living in one steadily rising tower, doing things only one way - all with the intention of arriving in heaven, successful and powerful and claiming god status themselves.

One would think sharing the same language would make for unity, but instead, Babel became a means to restricted uniformity and a symbol of unhindered ambition. Beyond being a biblical story; it’s a cultural and historical myth that reminds us to be humble and use communication as a means to connect and celebrate, not to rant or threaten.

Pope Leo also used the word “encounter”, one favoured by Pope Francis. When we encounter each other, meeting each other where and as we are, and not as others expect us to be, we can begin to speak honestly and openly about who we are. We can dialogue. And dialogue, he reminds us, “reduces hostility.” Above all, beseeched the pope, “let’s act with dignity.”

Anyone remember dignity? Call it graciousness, depth, class - the call for dignity is a call for careful speech, kind reflection, gentle smiles. And, above all, listening. Trash talk seems to be rampant these days. It spills out of the mouths of talkshow hosts, podcasters, rappers, heroes in movies, guys standing around in parking lots and gals in wine bars. Trash talk is cheap and easy and requires neither reflection or accountability. But it leads to devastating results.

Loose cannons launch their harmful barrage from all directions, from our computer screens to our town squares. It’s not just lazy language, it’s the entranceway to dark and destructive behaviour. I won’t get into it here, but, as a journalist in the past, I will say covered an ongoing story about a prostitution ring involving 14-year-old girls. Most of the girls I spoke with were introduced to porn at an early age.

That was twenty years ago. Today, in a far more pornified world, engagement with porn and its many soul-trashing behaviours is being pitched as being “sex positive” (“positive” for whom, exactly?), claiming

that “consent” to self-degradation makes everything ok. Trash talk, life threats, and the proliferation of porn shows up in everyday language, with every second word given a sleazy connotation, robbing pleasant conversation of its innocence. Two of the most googled words in porn searches are: “choking” and “crying”.

That’s all I want to say about that; I don’t want to ruin your day. I do want to illustrate how fast and how far we can go from dignified, caring, humane language.

Words matter. As the dissident Soviet poet Joseph Brodsky told his American students: “You are naive to think that evil will come into your houses wearing big black boots. Look at the language. It begins in the language.”

I would add that when we are no longer shocked by cruel and abusive language, we can no longer gauge how far we have fallen, how low we can go.

Thankfully, I have an antidote: the language of birds in the morning. I continue to thank my lucky stars (all of them aglow at night in this Dark Sky Preserve) that I live in the country. Here, hope springs eternal along with Spring. The cycles of life go on. The allure of a walk in the Grasslands, up cemetery road or along The Frenchman River continues to be a far bigger draw than the sinkhole of internet, and angry, cruel, petty newscasts.

Spring, in all its guises and metaphors, is the key that will unlock us from Babel’s dungeons of denigration and undignified behaviours. (It’s worth noting that the word “dignity” comes from Latin “dignitatem”, meaning “the state of being worthy.”) Spring forges forward - in stops and starts, perhaps, but with the energy of eternal renewal.

In Spring I’m roused at 4:30 in the morning by robins, mourning doves and meadowlarks. In Spring, the monotone one-clouded heavens of winter are replaced by energetic cumulonimbus and curly-haired cirrus.

They roll across the sky, somedays high and tall, other times, scalloped and mammalian, promising rain.

In the evening, the sunset glows through fluffy dandelions in the campground behind my home. It feels like it’s old home week, watching the campers return, pulling in with their tear-drop tailors and tents. And the windows of The Convent Inn light up once again as guests escape into its sublime silence and unparalleled sleeps.

In the evening, the birds pick up where they left off in the morning, and once again, an exaltation of larks fill the air. The sun takes its time setting, so more of us can walk late in the day, taking note of the license plates of visitor’s cars parked at the B&Bs and Don’s cowboy motel, (where I lived for a whole month, writing at the kitchen table, sleeping under a homemade quilt.)

And, speaking of quilts, I was invited to perform Mother’s Apron at the annual Spring fundraiser for The Victoria Quilt Society last week. There, I witnessed an example of how high we can go: the level of artistic expression, disciplined effort, and deep commitment to the suffering of others was jaw-droppingly stunning and humbling, and filled me with goodwill.

But I’ll save my praise for these women for another column.

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Sports records made to be broken? Not so fast …

BY BRUCE PENTON

meteorite slamming into Earth and destroying our planet.

Maybe a Major League Baseball player will slug five home runs in one • RJ Currie of sportsdeke. game. Maybe a batter will com: “The Baltimore drive in more than 10 runs Orioles held their anin a single game. Maybe a nual Bring Your Dog pitcher will throw a pergame recently. To no fect game and strike out 21 one’s surprise there batters along the way. were numerous pup Or maybe not. flies, a few hound-rule

BY BRUCE PENTON Career or single-season doubles and even an Sports Columnist records may or may not inside-the-bark home ____________ ultimately be broken, such run.” as Barry Bonds’ 762 home • Headline at fark.com: runs, Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting “The Royal and Ancient Golf Society streak, Cy Young’s 519 pitching victories warns players not to cheat on their or Cal Ripken’s 2,632 consecutive games handicaps. Trump immediately desplayed, but a single-game record could ignates them as a terrorist organizahappen at any time, considering there tion.” are 2,430 opportunities every season.

• Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: So what is the most unlikely sin“What do The Pope and Kyle Lowgle-game record to be snapped? It’s ry have in common? Both graduated probably the four-homer game, which from Villanova.” has happened 19 times, the most recent • Comedy writer Brad Dickson of

by Arizona’s Eugenio Suarez during an Omaha: “After he fell in the draft, 8-7 loss to Atlanta Braves. The way team one of the ESPN guys compared parity is taking a beating in the majors, Shedeur Sanders to Tom Brady. Shait could conceivably happen that a slugdeur Sanders is to Tom Brady what ger on a high-payroll team such as the astronaut Katie Perry is to Neil ArmDodgers or Mets could tee off on a team strong.” of Triple A-calibre pitchers and belt five • Super 70s Sports: “Back in my day, home run in one game. we watched the NFL with no first A perfect game can hardly be topped, down line. Or scoreboard. Or clock. but how about a combination of the 25th We barely even knew what was goperfect game in MLB history AND more ing on and we LIKED it.” than 20 strikeouts? The 20-K standard • Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe. has been accomplished only five times com., quoting a friend about Pope in history, but never coinciding with a Leo’s sports allegiances: “This stuff perfect game. about ‘Cubs fan or White Sox fan’ is Sixteen times has a batter driven in 10 silly. He’s the Pope. He’s obviously a runs in one game. Shohei Ohtani of the Cardinals and Saints fan.”

Dodgers was the latest to accomplish • Janice Hough again: “The Oklahothat feat, in 2024, but 11 RBI in one game ma City Thunder on Wednesday is certainly within reach, especially night looked like a team that might when viewed through the lens of some never lose again in this postseason.

2025 blowouts — a 24-2 win by CincinBut otherwise all the insanity in prenati over Baltimore; 15-3 Yankees over dicting the NBA Champion looks Orioles; 15-2 Rangers over Athletics. about as easy as it was predicting a Two homers by one batter, a threenew Pope.” run shot and a grand-slam, and a pair • From the Canadian parody website of two-run doubles, could theoretically TheBeaverton.com: “In embarrassdrive in 11 runs, which has never been ing snafu, starting lineup of St. Loudone before. How about two grand is Cardinals included in Conclave to slams in a game? Not actually a regular elect new pope.” occurrence, but it’s happened 13 times • Headline at fark.com: “Sheddeur in MLB history. Weird facts: Fernando Sanders to start NFL career wearing Tatis of San Diego hit his two grand No. 12 in honour of round in which slams in the same inning; Tony Clonhe was drafted.” inger of the Braves in 1966 is the only • omedy writer Torben Rolfsen of pitcher to accomplish the two-GS feat.

Vancouver: “Toronto Argonauts Three grand-slams in the same game? placed Shedeur Sanders on their Never say never. negotiation list. It’s fitting, because Hitting for the cycle is rare, but not they both consider themselves the that rare; it has happened 350 times in centre of the universe.” history. Three hits in a single inning by the same player, however, has been Care to comment? Email done only five times. Johnny Damon of brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca Boston did it most recently, in 2003, and it was the first time since 1953.

What record will fall next? Maybe one of these days, a Major Leaguer Constituency Office will bang out three hits in the first inning, go on to 4671 Price Avenue slug five home runs, three PO Box 238 of them grand-slams, Gull Lake, SK S0N 1A0 drive in 16 and become Phone: 306-672-1755 an instant Hall of Famer. steelemla@sasktel.net It would even be more unlikely if a pitcher did all of the above, while pitching a perfect game and striking out 21.

That’s the day the world will end, with a

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A perfect game can hardly be topped, but how about a combination of the 25th perfect game in MLB history AND more than 20 strikeouts?

Thank You!

The Eston 95 Lions would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to our “40th Annual Ladies Night Out” held on April 26th. With the wonderful donations from many local and surrounding area businesses, the amazing DJ Jim Swan, the bartenders and servers, a successful and fun night was enjoyed by all who attended.

All funds raised from this event stay within the community.

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The students at Village of Hope in Eston were excited and grateful to receive a generous donation of a John Deere ride-on mower, donated by Rosana Farms. The addiction recovery ministry has a significant amount of lawn, so this will cut their mowing hours in half, leaving more time for the work they do transforming lives through their addiction recovery ministry. This is one of many examples of the generosity of the people who call Saskatchewan home.

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ESTON — Eston’s Heritage Art Gallery will be showcasing work by local artist Audrey McEvoy starting on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m. with a meet the artist reception at the Prairie West Historical Centre’s Evans House.

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She said she paints what takes her fancy, recreating on canvas the beauty and atmosphere of what she sees “as best as I can.”

Born and raised in Eston, McEvoy lived in Saskatoon and Edmonton for a short time, returning Town of Kerrobert Public Notice to Plato to farm with husZoning Bylaw Amendment band Brian,.

As a child, she enjoyed Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Kerrobert (Town) doodling on paper but intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to she didn’t start to paint amend Bylaw No. 995-14, known as The Zoning Bylaw (ZB). until the early 70’s, only to quit to raise a family.

INTENT: The proposed amendment would increase the maximum floor area She says that “the scefor accessory buildings from 83.6 m2 (900 ft2) to 111.48 m² (1,200 ft²) in both nic outdoors and paintthe Residential District – R1 and the Residential Multiple Dwelling District – R2, ing came together as our provided the accessory buildings are compliant with the balance of the reguchildren became more inlations of the ZB. dependent.”

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AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the R1 and R2 Districts would be affected by the proposed amendment.

REASON: A development permit application has been received proposing a private garage [a residential accessory building] greater than the current prescribed maximum of 83.6 m2 (900 ft2); said application cannot be approved as it would contravene the regulations of the ZB. Upon receipt of the application, administration performed an inventory of existing garages and found that numerous garages exceeded the prescribed maximum size. The Town further notes a demand trend over the past ~25 years for larger garages within the Town. As such it is considering increasing the maximum allowable floor area for accessory buildings to accommodate these circumstances and factors.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaws at the Town office during regular office hours, excluding statutory holidays. Draft copies of the proposed bylaws are available from the Town office (hard copy at cost). Copy of the draft bylaw is also available for public viewing here: https://kerrobert.ca/ public-notices/. The Town office is located at 433 Manitoba Avenue, PO Box 558, Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Town office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. If intending to make an in-person representation, please contact the Town office. Council will also consider written comments received by the undersigned by June 10, 2025. For additional information, please contact (306) 834-2361 or cao@kerrobert.ca Issued at the Town of Kerrobert this 14th day of May, 2025.

Tara Neumeier – CAO – Town of Kerrobert

Audrey McEvoy Painting with several ladies in Eston led by another local artist, the late Vernette Armstrong, kicked her painting from an interest into a passion.

She now splits her time between the farm at Plato and her home in Parksville, B.C. where she continues to paint landscapes from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.

“So many inspirational spots – so little time!” she quips.

Inspirational Paintings will be on display at the Gallery until Friday, June 20th.

The show is a project of the Prairie West Historical Society.

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Kindersley RCMP ask for public’s help in robbery investigation KINDERSLEY — On April 18, 2025, at approximately 1:15 AM, Kindersley RCMP received a report of a robbery at a business on 11th Avenue East in Kindersley.

Investigation determined that at approximately 1:10 AM, an individual entered the business, threatened an occupant with a firearm and fled with a sum of cash. The occupant did not report physical injuries to police. The suspect then fled on foot.

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If you recognize the suspect or have information about this incident, contact Kindersley RCMP by dialling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Human remains identified REDCLIFF — On Jan. 18, 2025, Redcliff RCMP began an investigation into a reported missing person 38-year-old Clayton Martens. On April 11, 2025, Redcliff received a report of found human remains in a remote location in Cypress County. The deceased was transported to the Calgary office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit was deployed to assist with the investigation. The remains have been positively identified as those of Clayton Martens.

RCMP continue our investigation into the circumstances around this death and how the deceased ended up at this remote location.

Anyone with information about this death are asked to contact the Redcliff RCMP at 403-548-2222 .

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Rosetown RCMP are looking for witnesses who may have seen suspicious activity in the area between April 28 and May 9 and are asking land owners in the surrounding area to check if any materials have been dumped or stored on their property without their knowledge. They are also asking for people to check home security cameras or dash cameras which may

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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS! Evan Pelletier (left) and Kayden Lake are the new tourist advisors at Kindersley and District Plains Museum. Evan is from Kindersley and is studying Marketing at university in Alberta. Kayden is also a familiar face, having graduated in Kindersley in 2022. Both Evan and Kayden will be directing visitors around the museum throughout the summer months as well as helping organize events such as Tie-Dye Day and Chalk Days for the kids and the ever popular Canada Day celebration. Be sure to stop by and say hello and check out all the museum has to offer. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

Unity RCMP • RCMP received a complaint of trespassing. Members located the subject of complaint and executed an outstanding warrant. The vehicle was also impounded.

• Police received a complaint of a suspicious individual in a rural area near Unity. Members patrolled but could not locate the subject of complaint.

• Members received a report of a dog biting a person. This matter is still under investigation.

• RCMP received a complaint of sexual assault. This matter is still under investigation.

• Police received a report of an intoxicated individual in a rural area. Members located the subject of complaint and transported them to a residence to be in the care of a sober adult.

• Members are investigating a complaint of an individual damaging a vehicle.

• A 21-year-old male from Unity was charged with Break and Enter with Intent, Resist Peace Officer and Fail to Comply with Undertaking Condition after Members received a complaint of an unwanted individual at a residence.

• There were also three traffic complaints and one false 911 call.

Wilkie RCMP • RCMP attended the sudden death of a 96-year-old Wilkie male. The death was not suspicious in nature.

• Police received a complaint of disturbing the peace but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.

• Members acted as mediators in a dispute between two adults.

• RCMP received a report of a vehicle on fire near

Wilkie. Wilkie Fire Department extinguished the fire which was not suspicious in nature.

• Members received a request from Edmonton Police Service to deliver a next of kin notification.

• There were also two traffic complaints.

Macklin RCMP • RCMP received a complaint of harassing communications but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.

• Police received a complaint of fraud. here was insufficient evidence to proceed.

• A 33-year-old female from Macklin was charged with Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and two counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order Condition after Members executed a search warrant at a Macklin residence. This matter is still under investigation.

Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity / Wilkie/ Macklin areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at (306)228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at (306) 843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at (306) 753-2171. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded. You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com

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BY JONAH JANZEN Welcome to our journey around the world, from the deserts of Dubai, across the lush lands of Sri Lanka and ending in tropical islands of Thailand. The trip lasted a total of 45 days, and Kyla and I returned home on May 1st.

Train tracks in Sri Lanka have walking trails either beside them, and the trains don’t move very fast.

What better way to spend the day than with elephants at a sanctuary? Kyla caresses the magnificent creature as it stretches to its maximum ability to snatch food from the young kid who seemed a little timid during feeding time.

Here you see where Lions Rock, Sigriya gets its name, showcasing large clawed feet at the base.

We walked downtown to enjoy the views of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Monstrous!

This tower dwarfs our more locally known Calgary tower 4.35 times over.

What better to do in the land of luxury than lay witness to cars you may never see elsewhere? The dealerships here act as museums to tourists and draw enthusiasts from around the globe. Our ride for the day - a 2023 McLaren 720S! You may not be a car person, but 720 HP to the wheels makes this thing go from 0 - 100 kph in three seconds and your wife’s heart stop in one second flat! But who wants to cruise the streets?We opt to head into the desert where there are less prying eyes … besides the camels behind Kyla.

Metal sculpture in Thailand.

Sri Lanka’s currency.

Still used to this day, this old Dutch train bridge is called 9 Arches and draws a good crowd. Surrounding us are fields of tea, Sri Lanka’s biggest industry.

The island of Koh Samui is so relaxing! PHOTOS BY JONAH AND KYLA JANZEN

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On Tuesday, there is a counsellor in Kerrobert and on Wednesday, there is a counsellor in Eston.

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REMEMBERING WHEN

The night out

BY KEITH SCHELL

Late one summer afternoon in the early 2000s, a buddy called me up and said, “Keith, let’s go out for dinner tonight! My treat!”

We went out for dinner at least once a month to shoot the breeze, solve Keith Schell the world’s problems, and would usually split the check at the end of the night. We hadn’t gone out in a while and were due for a night out.

Not being one to turn down a free meal, I happily accepted the invitation. Since dining out can be expensive and he was treating, I wondered where he wanted to go.

Usually, if we went out for a bite during the week, it would be on one of my days off because of the odd shifts I worked. I would usually end up driving since my buddy drove all day for work and liked to relax at dinner with a couple of beers. I didn’t drink, so I didn’t mind. I usually became the designated driver when we went out—no problem.

But that night, he actually came over to my place and picked me up instead!

“Wow,” I thought. “He’s putting on the Ritz for us tonight! I wonder where we’re going.”

As I got in the car, I asked him where we were headed, and he just smiled and said, “You’ll see. It’s a surprise.”

After a short drive, we finally pulled into the parking lot of the intended eatery, and I saw where we

were: He had taken me to five-dollar spaghetti night at the local Legion!

Hey, a meal is a meal, but this was not the dinner I had expected! I actually hadn’t been to a Legion in ages. Back home, the only times I ever went were for wedding or funeral receptions or celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries. My buddy showed his membership card at the door and brought me in as his guest.

We entered the neatly organized hall, found a place to sit, and waited for the meal to be served. The Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary had a spaghetti “assembly line” set up that night, so when everything was ready, we just hopped in line and got served.

We ate, shot the breeze as we always did, and chatted with some of the Legion members sitting nearby.

When cleanup time came, a nice elderly Auxiliary lady with a cart rolled around to bus the plates. No doubt she was a grandmother because when I handed her my plate and utensils, she noticed my empty plate and said to me with an approving smile—the way grandmothers all over the world do—“You really clean your plate!”

Sigh. Thanks, Grandma!

We stayed for a bit after the meal, chatting and socializing with each other and some of the branch members, then quietly made our exit a little while later.

So, I guess the moral of the story is this: the most expensive nights out aren’t always the most fun nights out. Some of the funniest experiences are the ones you least expect, but if you keep your sense of humour about you, any experience you have can become a truly memorable one—even one on the cheap!

Always try to look for the good in a situation, and you’ll usually find it.

I still smile when I think about that night. A good time was had by all.

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lometre radius of the facility. Cenovus is working with local area farmers to ensure they have access to their lands for seasonal farming.

• “All workers are accounted for, and no injuries have been reported.

• “Our immediate focus is on our response. Once the matter is resolved, we will undertake a thorough investigation into the cause and use what we learn to further improve our operations.”

Regulator response Assistant Deputy Minister of Energy and Resources Rebecca Gibbons spoke to Pipeline Online on May 15 about the incident. She said, “Cenovus has had an uncontrolled release at the Rush Lake thermal area in the RM of Paynton. And so as a result of that, operations have been shut down, and crews continue to work to mitigate the impact of the release and gather further information to determine the source. We became aware that Cenovus shut this facility down on May the ninth.”

She continued, “We are still working to continue to confirm what substances have been detected, and the cause of the releases.”

“The incident is still in the phase of ensuring public and environmental safety, and so once you’re under control, we’ll actually move to fact finding and the cause and analysis around that.

“I should also point out that the risk of the public is

extremely low, and so anything associated with their releases have been shut down and with work being conducted to manage the incident and to determine the cause,” Gibbons said.

Asked if there was any sheen detected on the North Saskatchewan River, two kilometres away, Gibbons responded, “Right now in terms of the environmental impacts, it’s too early to say at this time, so that will be part of the ongoing response process.”

“Work is continuing to confirm which substances have been detected, and the cause of the releases. So there was some indication that some produced oil from the reservoir, water, steam, drilling mud and low amounts of H2S were present in the release.

Her understanding was that the facility, that thermal area, has been shut down.

The well license for one of the injector wells drilled from that pad and in the general vicinity of the blowout indicated a true vertical depth of 436 metres. The terminating stratigraphic unit is the Sparky Member.

There are eight Rotoflex jacks on that pad, according to the photo.

Asked what the next step was, Gibbons said, “As the regulator, the Ministry of Energy and Resources, are the ones that are involved in responding to an incident like this. We also are in contact with our colleagues at the Ministry of Environment as well.”

“We’re on site and assisting in the response,” she said.

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GRAD DEDICATION: This group of girls from Eatonia’s graduating class of 1990, dedicated a song to their parents. Pictured (L-R): Melissa Becker, Dawn Nunweiler, Tanya Rhodes, Pam Fitzpatrick and Karyn Galvin. PHOTO KINDERSLEY CLARION - MAY 30, 1990

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The Better Newspapers Competition is held annually from coast to coast, showcasing excellence within the newspaper industry at both provincial and national levels. This event celebrates the vibrancy and health of community newspapers in Saskatchewan and across Canada. Each year, members of the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association submit hundreds of entries that highlight their talents.

On Thursday, May 8th, the winners of the 2025 Better Newspapers Competition were announced.

Your West Central Voice and The Kerrobert & District Chronicle were honoured with several awards.

In the Premiere Award categories, The Voice won four “1st Place” plaques for the following: Salute to Veterans, Best Page Design (Patti Moran), Best Photo Essay (Kate Winquist), and Best People Photo (Helenka Bernard). Joan Janzen earned three “2nd Place” awards for Best Sask Arts Story, Best Tourism Story, and Best Feature Photo. She also received a “3rd Place” award for Best Agriculture Coverage.

Saddle Up! Kindersley’s Indoor Rodeo was the runner-up for Best Special Section. Kate Winquist’s Photo Essay for Kindersley’s Goose Festival received a second-place certificate, and she garnered thirdplace nods for Best Headline Writing and Best Sports Photo.

For the first time, Your West Central Voice made it to the podium for Best Overall Paper in their circulation class, achieving a third-place finish behind the Moosomin World Spectator and the Meadow Lake Northern Pride.

Thank you to all our readers and advertisers who make our work enjoyable week after week!

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INDOOR RODEO! May 30-June 1, 2024

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NOTICE - INTENT TO ADOPT AN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN & ZONING BYLAW Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Clinworth No. 230 intends to consider the adoption of a new Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 1 – 2025 and Zoning Bylaw, Bylaw No. 2 – 2025 pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007.

Intent The Official Community Plan (OCP) will help direct and manage growth and development in the R.M. of Clinworth No. 230. This document defines, directs and evaluates and guides Council in making development and land-use decisions. The objectives and policies address the future requirements and direction for growth of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and municipal land-uses. The Zoning Bylaw is the complementary regulatory document that implements the policies contained in the OCP. Affected Lands The proposed OCP and Zoning Bylaw encompass all properties within the municipality of the R.M. of Clinworth No. 230.

Public Inspection The document and maps of the OCP and Zoning Bylaw may be viewed at the R.M. of Clinworth No. 230 located at 128 Kingsway Street, Sceptre, SK S0N 2H0. These documents may be examined by any person without payment of fees between 8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including June 18, 2025.

Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Administrator for a cost of $25.00.

Any questions about these documents can be directed to the R.M. office.

Public Hearing The council will hear all submissions respecting the proposed OCP and Zoning Bylaw on: June 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the R.M. Council Chambers Council will hear all persons who are present at the meeting and wish to speak to this matter.

They will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned on or before June 18, 2025.

Issued at the R.M. of Clinworth No. 230 this 20th day of May 2025.

Krista Loudon Administrator, R.M. of Clinworth No. 230

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The following offenders are wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP. These are individuals with active warrants who were last known to be living in Saskatchewan: These offenders have been selected to appear on this list based on a review of their current criminal charges and the potential harm they present to communities in Saskatchewan. This is not a complete list of all persons wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP. Offenders are determined by a data-driven scoring system using the Crime Severity Index, a Statistics Canada measurement that looks at both the number and the relative severity of crimes. Factors such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, sexuality or disability are not considered in the scoring process.

The intent of releasing this list of wanted offenders is to encourage tips and information from the public to support RCMP investigations and lead to the arrest of these individuals. This list will be updated and distributed monthly.

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IAS Age: 27 Height: 5’11”; Weight: 154 lbs; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown Scars/Tattoos: Unknown May be in these communities: Bersay, Philippines; Lintlaw, SK; Regina, SK Offences: Invitation to Sexual Touch (two counts), Sexual Interference (two counts), Sexual Assault (three counts), Fail to Comply Dallas FULTON Aliases: Dallas LALIBERTE, Pew Pew Age: 28 Height: 5’7”; Weight: 119 lbs; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown Scars/Tattoos: Unknown May be in these communities: Duck Lake, SK Offences: Aggravated Assault, Unlawfully Causing Bodily Harm, Discharge Firearm with Intent, Pointing a Firearm, Robbery with Restricted/Prohibited Firearm, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Possession of a Firearm When Knowing its Possession of Unauthorized, Possession of Firearm-Weapon, Careless Use of a Firearm

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Brenden Ross TAYLOR Age: 34 Height: 5’10” Weight: 149 lbs Hair: Light Brown Eyes: Hazel Scars/Tattoos: Unknown May be in these communities: Cabri, SK; Swift Current, SK; Edmonton, AB Offences: Sexual Assault (two counts), Sexual Interference (two counts) Matthew Alexander HEIDT Age: 38 Height: 5’11” Weight: 200 lbs Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Scars/Tattoos: Unknown May be in these communities: Claresholm, AB; Ponoka, AB; Glaslyn, SK Offences: Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference, Invitation to Sexual Touching James David Troy RICHARDS Aliases: Troy Richards Age: 56 Height: 5’8” Weight: 209 lbs Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel Scars/Tattoos: • Tattoo – Right upper arm – Skull cowboy hat • Tattoo – Left arm – Grim reaper • Tattoo – Right arm – Unknown tattoo May be in these communities: Kindersley, SK; Pinewood, BC; Goodfare CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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Offences: Assault (two counts), Aggravated Assault, Mischief over $5,000, Mischief under $5,000, Unlawful Confinement, Utter Threats (four counts), Breach, Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle, Operation while Impaired (two counts), Failure to Stop after Accident, Drive Carelessly, Overtake and Pass or Attempt, Operate Motor Vehicle Without Valid License Caution: Violent Donnie Benjamin SEWAP Age: 25 Height: 5’6”; Weight: 150 lb; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Scars/Tattoos: Unknown May be in these communities: Pelican Narrows, SK Offences: Aggravated Assault, Discharge Firearm with Intent, Possession of Firearm When Knowing Possession Unauthorized, Administer Noxious Thing Caution: Violent Jonathon Charles DESNOMIE Aliases: John DESNOMIE, John McNABB, Jonathan Charles BITTERNOSE Age: 40; Height: 5’10”; Weight: 240 lb; Hair: Black; Eyes: Brown Scars/Tattoos: • Tattoo – Left forearm – “DESNOMIE” May be in these communities: Saskatoon, SK; George Gordon First Nation, SK Offences: Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Sexual Interference, Assault by Choking, Fail to Comply, Uttering Threats Caution: Violent Jonas Patrick SEWAP Age: 32; Height: 5’4”; Weight: 220 lbs; Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Scars/Tattoos: Unknown May be in these communities: Deschambault Lake,

SK; Pelican Narrows, SK Offences: Uttering Threats (two counts), Fail to Comply, Discharge a Firearm while Being Reckless, Pointing a Firearm, Assault with a Weapon, Mischief under $5,000 Caution: Violent

Izaiah Zachary NIPPI Age: 20; Height: 5’6”; Weight: 119 lbs; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown Scars/Tattoos: • Tattoo - Left arm – “NIPPI” • Tattoo – left hand – Cross • Tattoo – Right arm – Rose • Tattoo – Right upper arm – Skull May be in these communities: Saskatoon, SK; Whitecap Dakota First Nation, SK; Calgary, AB Offences: Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Robbery, Uttering Threats, Failure to Comply, Fail to Attend Caution: Violent “These apprehensions demonstrate how frontline RCMP officers and specialized Saskatchewan RCMP units work together to arrest wanted offenders in Saskatchewan – and, in some cases, across the country,” says Supt. Glenn Church, officer in charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Teams (SERT).

“For example, officers with Saskatoon RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP’s Human Trafficking and Counter Exploitation Unit worked with the Vancouver Police Department to bring an offender back to the province to face justice. These interprovincial investigations require strong collaboration across jurisdictions to ensure offenders are held accountable.”

The Saskatchewan RCMP routinely reviews and evaluates offenders included on this wanted list. As a result of a review at the beginning of May, four offenders have been added to the list based on their current Crime Severity Index scores.

Kindersley Town Council Minutes KINDERSLEY — On Monday, May 12, 2025, Town Council had their Regular Meeting.

7.1: The Council of the Town of Kindersley resolved to direct the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to enter into a Farmland Cash Lease Agreement with Coutts Agro.

7.2: Council resolved to adopt the Town of Kindersley Operating and Capital Budget for the Year of 2025.

7.3: Town Council resolved to set the 2025 Municipal Property Tax Mill Rate at 11.25 mills.

8.1: Council resolved to accept as submitted the list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley in the amount of $434,171.72.

9.1: The Council of the Town of Kindersley resolved to approve all three readings of Bylaw 0325, Being a Bylaw to Establish Mill Rate Factors.

10.1: Town Council resolved to approve the Consent Agenda which included the following items for acceptance and filing: 1. KRPA Minutes - April 17, 2025 2. 2024 SK Housing Corp Annual Report

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ALSASK SATURDAY, JUNE 14 • Alsask Drop-Inn Club hosts its annual Pig Roast Supper featuring homemade fries, coleslaw & dessert; bar service; live music; and horseshoes, pool or cards. Doors open at noon to midnight with food service from 4 - 8 pm. Cost for this fundraiser is $25/person and $10 for children age 6-12. For info call Dave (306)463-0169 or visit the Facebook page. Great opportunity to spend time with Dad for Father’s Day weekend. Everyone welcome - join us at the Alsask Drop-Inn Centre, 206 Main Street.

DENZIL SATURDAY, JUNE 7 • Denzil Museum’s 20th Anniversary. Join us at 12 noon for a homemade lunch of churned butter, homemade bread and soup! Program to follow. Museum tours. For more info contact Lloyd at 306-753-7619.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 21 & 22 • Denzil Community Days. Sports grounds gate and booth open at 11 AM each day. Bones Tournament (Saturday), Antique Tractor Pulls (both days at noon), Kids Pedal Tractor Races (Saturday). Parade on Sunday at 11 AM. Watch for more details.

EATONIA SATURDAY, MAY 24 • Town-wide Garage Sale 9 AM - 2 PM. There will be Bingo Cards at each registered Garage Sale. Shoppers can pick up Bingo cards on Main Street and collect Bingo numbers as they travel around town. Food specials at local restaurants. Beef on a Bun and Pie at the Eatonia Arena. Proceeds from the Arena kitchen will go to support Eatonia Oasis Living.

- Every Thursday from 11:30 AM -1:30 PM come to the Eatonia Library for puzzles, visiting and grab your books for the week!

- Check out our TOPS Chapter … it’s free to try! Every Wednesday. Weigh in: 5:45 PM. Meeting: 6 PM at Corcoran Place. Contact Cora Knuttila 306-460-9047.

- Eatonia & District Recreation Soccer. Contact Charity for more info at eatoniarec@sasktel.net or call 306-460-7130.

ESTON THURSDAY, MAY 22 • ‘Inspirational Paintings’ artshow by artist Audrey McEvoy to be held at the Heritage Gallery at the Prairie West Historical Centre.

Opening reception at 7 PM. Come and meet the artist.

MONDAY, MAY 26 • Eston 4H Achievement Day 5-6:30 PM (come and go) at the Museum School House. Photo show by the photography project. Snacks provided by cooking project. Everyone welcome!

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 & SATURDAY, JUNE 14 • Eston’s Summer Bull Bash & Minor Sports Day. Stay tuned for details.

- Eston Wheatland Centre Chase the Ace - Draws every Wednesday at the Centre. Ticket sales 4-7 PM. Draw at 7:30 PM. See our Facebook page for details. Lic#LR240086

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- Wheatland Centre Potluck Supper fourth Friday of each month 6 PM. $5.00. Bring your own utensils. Coffee & tea provided.

- Wheatland Centre Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7 PM. Regular Bingo plus Bonanza, 50/50 Draw. Must be 14 years of age. Call 306-962-7117 (ask for Linda) for more info.

- Drop-In Basketball Thursdays 7:30-9:30 PM at ECS Gym. Minimum 12 years of age. No charge. Contact Jesse to be added to a group text for the program 306-583-9087.

HOOSIER - Sunday Service Hoosier Community Church 10:30 am at the Community Hall. Contact Joel Hamm 306-460-7056 or Curtis Kornelson 306-460-7327.

KINDERSLEY WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 • Community Garden AGM 6:30 PM at the Elks Hall. Join the committee - purchase a plot!

SATURDAY, MAY 24 • The Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Conclave” 4 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door.

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, MAY 29, 30, 31 • 32nd Annual Kindersley Indoor Rodeo at the West Central Events Centre.

SUNDAY, JUNE 1 • Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway Show & Shine 11 AM - 4 PM at Kindersley Centre (Mall). Fill the ambulance for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Toy Drive - Kinley’s 10th Annual Toy Drive - cmhilde20@gmail.com FRIDAY, JUNE 13 • The Radiant - Kindersley & District Arts Council fundraiser with Curtis Bearsman Norman Ritchie Community Centre. All ages. Cash bar. Doors open 7:30 PM. Adults $25; 18 & under $10. Tickets available at Lela’s Music, Garden Gallery, Harmonic Egg, Eventbrite or at the door while tickets last.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 • Clearview Community Church Fundraiser: Bake Sale and Multifamily Garage Sale 9 AM. We are offering tables to rent for $25 with rental fees and proceeds from the baking going back to the church. Contact Hannah 306-460-8989.

MONDAY, JUNE 16 • Kindersley Composite School Awards Day 2025 10:15 AM. Followed by annual school BBQ and the Grade 12’s vs the KCS Staff at Flanagan Field.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 • West Central Abilities Inc. Annual General Meeting 11 AM at Clearview Community Church.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 • Rotary Club of Kindersley presents Break Into Summer Beer & Brisket Pairing Elks Hall, Kindersley. Dinner 7 PM. Dance to follow 9 PM. Featuring recording artist Bonfire Moon. $65/ person. Raising money to support Youth Leadership Camps & Scholarships. Tickets available at Tint Doctor, Garden Gallery, Double Barrel Vape or by e-transfer to rotary981. events@gmail.com TUESDAY, JULY 1 • Take Home A Taste of South Africa (Grilled lamb meat and traditional sides) - Church Fundraiser 6-8 PM St. Olaf Church. $20/person. Call 306-901-7047 or 306-561-8685.

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FRIDAY, JULY 25 - SUNDAY, JULY 27 • Kindersley Claybusters Registered Trap Shoot at the Kindersley Wildlife Federation Shooting Range starting at 1 PM on Friday. For info please contact Dan Kachmarski at 306-463-7207.

- Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 1:30 PM at 401 - 4th Ave West (New Life Church). Everyone welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-463-4514.

- Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.

- Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-463-4210.

- PickleBall Indoor Season meets Sunday & Wednesday evenings 7-9 PM at Elizabeth Middle School gym. $50 for the season or $5 drop in. More info call Teresa Knight 306-460-7304.

- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.

- The Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September to May at 7 pm at the Kindersley Seniors Centre. All levels of quilters and quilt enthusiasts are welcome! If you are interested in joining the group or would like more information, please contact Regan Overand at 306-460-6467.

- 365 Kindersley Air Cadets meet Thursday evenings at the Kindersley Museum. No charge to be a member, youth ages 12-18, must be a Canadian resident. Contact Ian Kehrer via text at 306-460-0057 or Sheila Kehrer via text 306-604-9044.

Come Fly With Us! • Every Saturday: Mom N Tots Morning 10 - 10:30 AM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Registration required: Kindersleymusic@outlook.com • Every Tuesday: Community Badminton 6:30 - 9 PM at Westberry School. Everybody welcome.

LEADER WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 • Dabber Bingo at the Leader Friendship Centre. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Bingo at 7 PM. Held the 4th Wednesday of the month.

- Cards & Coffee. Come out and play cards! Every Tuesday afternoon 2-4 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. No cost.

NETHERHILL SATURDAY, JUNE 21 • Country Dance at the Netherhill Hall 8 PM - 1 AM. $25 / ticket at the door. Cash only. Kids free. Cash bar. Lunch served. Everyone welcome. Entertainment by: Brian Swan & The Fox & The Hounds. Contact Lionel 306-463-8352 for more info.

SCEPTRE SATURDAY, MAY 24 • High Tea at the Great Sandhills Museum 2 - 5 PM. $25 / person (includes tea and entrance to the museum). High tea includes; beverages, tea, sandwiches, scones, sweets. Please RSVP by Friday, May 16. Email gshs@sasktel.net or call/text (403) 8665388. Prizes for best tea party outfits.

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