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INSIDE: GROUNDHOG DAY 2 | DRILLING REPORT 3 | EDITORIAL 4 | CLASSIFIEDS 10 | SERVICE DIRECTORY 11 PAGE 2 Low attendance at Cannabis meeting

PAGE 5 Kipling Minor Hockey Day

PAGE 12 Kipling 49ers Curling Bonspiel

Big crime comes to small town

By Christopher Swanson mr.chrisswanson@outlook.com

A local family is in the news recently. Normally, such a thing is an exciting matter, instilling a sense of civic pride. But the reason for their new found celebrity has left this local family, and all of us, feeling vulnerable. Local livestock farmers, Andrew and Laurie Johnson, of Johnson Livestock in Peebles, have recently become the victims of identity fraud. The Johnsons first realized something was amis when a cell phone associated with their business stopped working. They were then informed that their SaskTel number in question, had been transferred to another carrier, Telus. A request they never made. That issue was eventually cleared up, and the curious problem seemed to be resolved. Days later, large sums of money began disappearing from their farm’s operating account and even, their line of credit. Now, it is unclear whether they are financially protected against the losses, if the banks can track the money, or even, how this all occurred in the first place. The matter has been reported to both the RCMP and The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and is under active investigation. It is suspected that their financial information was accessed when their phone number was ported to another carrier. Porting is the term used to describe the act of moving a telephone number from one carrier to another. Land lines, cell phones, and even fax numbers can all be ported. It is currently up to consumers to protect their number, a process most are unaware of. Anyone wishing to protect their number is encouraged to set up the port validation feature by dialing 611 on your mobile phone, or by calling your service provider. Once this feature is activated, you may choose a code, up to 15 digits long, which will be required before the number can be ported. To further reduce the risk of falling victim to identity fraud, it is suggested that people regularly check credit card statements, check credit reports at least annually, create and use The Johnson Family: Andrew, Laurie, Brielle, Desta, Maya and Indy. complicated passwords, and do not click on unfamiliar links. Citizens are encouraged to report suspected fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, you can call, toll free: 1-888-4958501 or go to their website www.antifraudcentre.ca However, quoting from that same website, they are “currently experiencing intermittent disruptions with the toll-free telephone line that may cause your call to be disconnected”. And in a bizarrely ironic twist, illustrating the severity of the problem, their website also states that their own toll free number is being used by scammers to mask their own number. Yes, you read that correctly, the government agency specifically in place to combat fraud is themselves, the victim of an on-going fraud. As for the Johnsons, they are just eager to get this whole thing cleared up, so they can put it behind them, and to get back to their normal lives. Johnson Livestock Farm – Bringing the cows home!

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Family Literacy Week promotes taking 20 minutes each day for learning together The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Literacy Network are partnering to proclaim January 27 as Family Literacy Day in Saskatchewan and January 26 to February 1, 2020 as Family Literacy Week. This year’s theme is Take 20 in 2020, a reminder to take 20 minutes every day to make learning together a part of every family’s daily routine. “Literacy is key to development at all ages and can be part of our everyday activities,” Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant said. “As a father I enjoyed playing games and reading with my children and now I enjoy doing many of the same activities with my grand-

daughter.” Literacy is important to children’s development, with studies showing that up to 90 per cent of a child’s brain is developed by age five. A child’s primary caregiver is one of the first teachers in a child’s life and everyday activities like talking, reading, playing games, cooking and so much more can be opportunities to grow together. To find tips on how to incorporate learning into your everyday routine, check out the Government of Saskatchewan’s Play. Learn. Grow. Together! videos and resources at https://www.saskatchewan. ca/residents/education-andlearning/prek-12-educationearly-learning-and-schools/ early-years-learning.

The Government of Saskatchewan provides $500,000 to support family literacy programs, services and supports around the province through Family Literacy Hubs and the Saskatchewan Literacy Network. Family literacy programs and services help parents become more aware of opportunities for playful and age-appropriate learning in everyday life, encourage the use of the local library and provide information on community events designed for families. More information on Family Literacy Hubs can be found at https://www. saskatchewan.ca/residents/ education-and-learning/ literacy-in-saskatchewan. Continued on page 3...

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Thanks to Kim Rolufs and her staff at Rolufs Esso Convenience who braved the -40+ weather a few weeks ago to serve their customers no matter the frigid temperatures.

Low attendance at Cannabis Town Hall meeting

By Christopher Swanson mr.chrisswanson@outlook.com

On Thursday, January 23rd, a public meeting was held at the Kipling Community Centre to gauge public opinions regarding the possibility of establishing a retail cannabis store. This meeting was in response to changes in the laws regarding retail cannabis outlets, effective April 2020. Under the new legislation, communities with populations under 2500 would

By Christopher Swanson mr.chrisswanson@outlook.com

On February 2, once again, we turn our eyes to our favorite meteorological marmots for their annual predictions. Will it be an early spring, or will we have to endure another 6 frigid weeks of winter? Only the groundhogs can tell. We are spoiled for choice here in Canada, with several furry forecasters to pick from, located all across the country.

be permitted to establish licenced retail cannabis stores. Further changes, taking place in September 2020, would remove the size restrictions, allowing communities of all sizes to consider establishing retail cannabis stores. Communities may opt out of retail cannabis stores if they so choose. Public response at the meeting was mixed, with much of the concern centred around preventing youth

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access. Provincial law sets the legal age for cannabis consumption at 19, the same as

alcohol. While the meeting was sparsely attended, an online poll on the topic was also taken, which garnered a much larger response. Just over 70 people responded to the survey, the results being nearly a 50/50 split, 30 votes in favour and 35 votes opposed, with a further 9% (8votes) of respondents stating that they did not care one way or the other. As of yet, no parties

have indicated an interest in establishing such a retail outlet here in Kipling, and there seems to be much speculation on whether such an establishment would even be economically viable or not. Applicants would have to first be approved by Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) and follow the regulations and requirements set in place by the SLGA, requirements including a good

character check, inventory tracking, and having store security. All inventory would be required to come from federally licenced cannabis producers. Interested applicants would also be required to meet any municipal requirements in place, including zoning. With such a close split in public opinion, this topic is certainly not cut and dried just yet, it›ll undoubtedly crop up again, before it is hashed out, once and for all.

Groundhog Day: Early spring or not? Perhaps the best known is Wiarton Willy (Wiarton Ontario), but there are also a few options closer to home. Prairie prognosticators include Balzac Bill (Balzac Alberta), Brandon Bob (Brandon Manitoba), and Winnipeg Willow (Winnipeg Manitoba). No official Saskatchewan groundhog exists, though, Saskatchewan does have an unofficial rodent representative, Whelan Woody. No information could be found regarding what exact criteria must be met 20015SS1

in order to make a groundhog “official”, but perhaps, next year, Kipling Kenny could make his debut and out-groundhog ol› Whelan Willy, just a thought. Groundhog Day celebrations in North America date back to1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. It is believed to have its roots in medieval Europe, possibly, even further back in history. Despite such a long history, Groundhog Day didn›t gain notable popularity in Canada until 1956, with the rise of Wiarton Willy. Groundhogs (Marmota monax) are also known as woodchucks, whistle-pigs, or land beavers. They can be found in burrows across North America, all the way

from Alabama to the Yukon and Northwest territories. Typically, groundhogs live between 3-6 years in the wild, but can live longer if they are well cared for. Punxsutawney Phil is rumoured to be at least 132 years old, a claim routinely made by the inner circle of «The Groundhog Club of Punxsutawney» although, there are those who suspect they may be exaggerating that claim slightly. Measuring in at between 40-65 centimetres long including the tail, these stocky rodents typically weigh between 2-6 kg and have voracious appetites, with adults eating up to a pound of food in a single sitting in order

The KIPLING 49ers CURLING CLUB would like to thank the following businesses for their help in making their annual bonspiel a success:

Roth Holdings Norm’s Place The Kipling Citizen O.K. Ag & Auto Plainsview Credit Union McMillan Motor Products Gee Bee Construction Painted Hand Casino Graham Dayle Dr. Bernard Ku

Kipling Home Hardware Richardson Pioneer Tubman Cremation & Funeral Services Three Sisters Foods Anna Moore R.M. of Kingsley And thank you to the ice technicians and volunteers who worked in the kitchen and bar.

to prepare for hibernation. Primarily herbivores, wild groundhogs have also been observed eating insects, snails, and even young birds. During hibernation, the groundhog reduces its body temperature down to as low as 3C, its breathing slows down to as little as 2 breaths per minute, and its heart rate slows from around 80 b.p.m. down to only 5 b.p.m. Now, having mentioned the woodchuck, NewYork state wildlife expert, Richard Thomas, believes he has finally answered the question on everyone›s minds. He found that, during construction of their burrows, woodchucks move approxi-

mately 35 cubic feet of dirt. He then went on to logically conclude that, if, in fact a woodchuck could chuck wood, they would chuck a similar amount, apparently equal to about 700 pounds. There you have it folks, it looks as if they have finally solved the tongue twisting conundrum. It would appear we may now be in need of a new woodchuck themed, twister of the tongues. For your consideration: “If all your woodchucks could chuck wood, sure, they’d chuck as much wood as they could, but they wouldn›t chuck good, like a woodchuck should, cuz those woodchucks ain›t Kipling Kenny!!”

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Take a trip down memory lane

Brenda Lee Cottrell will be performing in Kipling on February 15th. On Saturday, February 15, the Kipling and District Arts Council are very pleased to present Brenda Lee Cottrell, one of Saskatchewan’s most dynamic vocalists. Brenda Lee will take us on a ‘walk down memory lane’ during her tribute show, “The Memorable Music Of The Legendary Ladies�. Performing her one woman show, she summons to life the timeless music of country queens like Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn as well as Golden Oldie pop and soul superstars such as Brenda Lee, Dusty Springfield, Lesley Gore, Connie Francis, Petula Clark, Marilyn McCoo, Cilla Black, Karen Carpenter, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, just to name a few. Relive the memories and the magical moments of that era with

Brenda Lee in a powerful, emotional musical journey. Brenda Lee Cottrell has been singing and playing most of her life. She started as a pipe organist at the age of 12 in her hometown of Melville, and after graduation studied voice at the University of Regina Conservatory of Performing Arts. It was there that she developed her operatic range and sculpted the rich, warm tones of her natural contralto voice. Her childhood love of music has now become her full time career. Her show, along with her memorable music, also includes costume changes that reflect each legendary lady and professional sound completes this emotional, interactive and energetic performance. Although the featured music may be most familiar

to the ‘boomer’ generation, for the younger audience members, it’s an opportunity to discover this great era of unforgettable music. More information about the show can be found on the website – www.brendaleecottrell. com. We have a “sweetheart� deal for you! Brenda Lee will entertain us on Saturday, February 15 at the Kipling Community Centre. The doors will open at 6:30 and the show will begin at 7:30. There will be a concession stand and a cash bar available that evening for those who wish to enjoy a refreshment. For that evening, all minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Treat your ‘valentine’ to an evening out with the timeless, classic music performed by Brenda Lee Cottrell and relive those magical moments in a powerful, emotional musical journey. Sherry Knight, CEO Dimension 11 said, “Anyone who gets to see her show and hear her voice is fortunate – there are not many who can do what she does. Performing songs from a diverse repertoire, Brenda Lee demonstrates great vocal range, versatility and fantastic showmanship. When I closed my eyes, I could ‘see and hear’ the singers from days gone by. Every one of our guests was blown away by her stage presence and voice!� Come join us for this special evening. Tickets are available at www.ticketpro. ca Advance tickets are also

Family Literacy Week ...continued from page 2 A number of government supported community programs also provide resources and an introduction to early literacy. This includes licenced child care, family resource centres, KidsFirst regional and targeted programs, Early Childhood Intervention Programs and public libraries. For a full listing of these resources and the services they provide, visit www.saskatchewan.ca. Family Literacy Hubs

have worked with community partners to develop and host events locally to celebrate Family Literacy Day and Week. The Saskatchewan Literacy Network supports the work of the Family Literacy Hubs. “We are proud to be part of a network of organizations and groups that support literacy in families,� Saskatchewan Literacy Network Executive Director Phaedra Hitchings said. “This work is highlighted by the many events planned

for Family Literacy Day in Saskatchewan and our first provincial Family Literacy Week. Every day that we make time to play, talk, sing, and learn together in our families, we are a part of building a stronger future for our children and grandchildren, for ourselves, and for our province.� More information on events happening near you can be found on the Saskatchewan Literacy Network website at https:// saskliteracy.ca/.

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Editorial PAUSE FOR REFLECTION

Good versus evil and miracles of today by Ken Rolheiser k.rolheiser@sasktel.net

Hope and Healing International shares the story of Lezita and her daughter Lonely who contracted malaria and slipped into a coma for two weeks. When she finally opened her eyes, the nurses said it was a miracle. Lezita should call her daughter Miracle. Lezita couldn’t bring herself to use her daughter’s new name at first. Lonely was paralyzed. What future did she have? But Lezita prayed for a cure. “I had lost all hope my child would ever walk again.” After many months of physio-therapy Miracle wobbled to her feet and stood. In tears Lezita spoke her daughter’s name for the first time, “Miracle.” Now Lezita watches Miracle skip a rope with joy and abandon, and knows that God performs miracles. We are living in a world that does not readily believe in miracles. If we saw God part the red Sea with a strong wind, producing dry ground, would the world believe it? In a BBC News story published January 8, 2020, David Jeffrey relates how residents of a small Australian beach town were prepared to jump into the sea in order to escape the roaring flames. “We could hear the roar. It sounded like a thousand freight

trains coming at us. Then a huge gust, like someone had opened the door of a furnace, pushed us,” Jeffery said. Then he and two other Christian believers began to pray. “We were going to die,” Jeffery said. “Lord if you don’t push this [fire] back now, we need [wind] from the east.” “As soon as I said that, it started blowing from the east a little bit. Then I got louder and [the wind] got stronger. Then I got louder again, and it got stronger again.” “I felt it change. I noticed that the bolder I got, the stronger [the wind got]. I was yelling, ‘In Jesus’ name, thank you Lord for rescuing these souls. Push it back Lord, rescue us!’” “What God did was push [the fire] back from the east, which was impossible, but he did it. He did that for five minutes, which broke [the fire front] enough to stop it from getting to where we were,” he said. Jeffery relates a second miracle as he and his fellow residents were able to see the fire wall move toward people’s homes — toward the Wave Oasis. “Then I heard God say to me, ‘pray’. I started off with a pathetic little prayer,” he said. “Then within me, this faith rose up and said, ‘who are you praying to?’ And I thought, ‘Yes! You’re the God of the Bible. Nothing’s impossible with you! You’ve got angels Lord, put them at the corners of the property.” A second time, God did the impossible for the people

Kipling Rec Report Submitted by Susan Hengen, Recreation Programmer

Kipling & District Parks and Recreation has a variety of programs

running this winter: Mondays 1:30 p.m. Chair Yoga For Seniors at the Kipling Friendship Club 3:30-4:30 p.m. Artrageous – Group 1 at Kipling School, Room 115 3:45-4:45 p.m. Youth Curling Program – Grades 1-3 at the Kipling Curling Club Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Older Adult Fitness Classes at the Kipling Friendship Club 3:30-4:30 p.m. FitKids at the Kipling School Gym Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Artrageous – Group 2 at Kipling School, Room 115 3:45-4:45 p.m. Youth Curling Program – Grades 4-6 at the Kipling Curling Club Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. FitKids at the Kipling School Gym Fridays 4:00-5:00 p.m. Jr. NBA Program (formerly Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program) in the Kipling School Gym. Kipling & District Arts Council presents Brenda Lee Cottrell: Tribute to the Legendary Ladies on Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kipling Community Centre. Kipling Curling Club will be hosting a Ladies Leap Year Funspiel on Saturday, February 29 with novelties galore! Games will be 4 end games with a few added surprises; Kipling Curling Club has also added many social events and activities for participants, making the day a great time for all participating! The entry fee is $40/rink (includes supper) – enter with Dana Sproat (306) 736-7298 or Adele Nagy (306) 736-3052. Entry deadline is February 26.

Kipling School’s Quilting Club has joined the Canadian Animal Rescue Craft Guild. Students are collecting flannelette, cotton and other soft fabrics to make items for the animals caught in the Australian wildfires. They will be making “joey pouches” and “bat wraps” for orphaned and injured kangaroos, koalas, wallabies and bats. Donations of fabric and thread are greatly appreciated. The fabric does not have to be new, gently used sheets, t-shirts, sweatshirts etc. can be cut up and used. Contact Desi Harcourt at the Kipling School if you have questions or donations (306) 736-2464. Children born in 2016 are invited to attend IMPACT – Kipling Early Childhood Fair on Monday, February 10 at 4:30 p.m. at the Kipling School. The event is hosted by Regional KidsFirst and the Kipling Public Library. Children attending will enjoy a variety of fun, interactive activity stations, each geared to boost their development. Register and get all the details by calling Kipling School at (306) 736-2464. Upcoming Action at the Kipling Arena: January 30 - Feb. 2 Oilmen’s Bonspiel, Kipling Curling Club Friday, January 31 KW Oil Kings vs Yellow Grass 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1 Initiation Tournament Sunday, February 2 Pee Wees vs Whitebear 3:00 p.m. Bantams vs Weyburn 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 3 Midgets vs Redvers 2 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 4 KW Oil Kings vs Arcola (Playoff Game) 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5 Bantams vs Foam Lake (SHA Playoff – Round 1) 7:15 p.m.

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of Mallacoota. Jeffery wants people to know that “there is a God and he does love them, that the only safe place is behind that cross.” American writer Percy Walker said, “In this world goodness is destined to be defeated. But a man must go down fighting. This is the victory. To do anything less is to be less than a man.” This pessimism is understandable in the United States where 25% of the population does not profess any religion. I am more optimistic. Good will defeat evil. The Kingdom will come in due time, and what looked like the defeat of Jesus at the crucifixion will be the salvation victory of all the world.

Making crop decisions for spring By Calvin Daniels cdaniels@sasktel.net

It is that time of year when farmers sit at their desks and kitchen tables and hope they can divine the future in terms of what crops to plant in the spring, which will generate the best returns this fall. The process is not a new one, although given all the technology at hand, and data at their fingertips, the process is probably now easier today than it was in the 1960s, or 1940s. Certainly, 2020 would seem to be a year with a fair amount of cloud and fog rolling through the crystal ball making decisions just that little bit more difficult. For some the question marks for spring are really the ones lingering from last fall. There are producers with crop still in the field and doing something with that once the snow goes will put added time pressure on producers who already face a squeeze in terms of a limited spring window. Even if it’s not a case of removing leftover crop, the long, drawn out harvest meant many producers were not able to fall apply fertilizer, or do other pre-seeding preparatory work. That may well force some changes in cropping plans. Then there are the vagaries of international markets. The marketplace for grains and oilseeds is always difficult to fully analyze with any long term clarity because weather and politics can change things almost overnight. Global climate change may, or may not be a myth, but more severe weather does seems to be hitting around the world with greater frequency, and the more severe a storm, or drought, and the larger the area affected, the greater its impact on markets. With Donald Trump facing impeachment proceeding as American president, rising tensions in the middle east, Vladimir Putin still stirring the pot from Russia, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stickhandling clumsily through that country’s withdraw from the European Union, there is as much political volatility as ever. And, there are the cropping options themselves. Prairie producers have been very reliant on canola in recent years as their go-to crop for maximum returns. However, clubroot is a disease issue that is not going away, and anytime rotations are pushed it tends to favour the emergence of pest and disease. There are of course many cropping options, but past canola and wheat, they have all been relegated to near niche market status, which means too many producers opting for any one crop might signal a down turn in prices. As an example, one recent headline in farm media noted an expected increase in acres devoted to oats could signal a price decline. So the questions are many, but as always, farmers will take something of a leap of faith, set a plan, and take the annual roll of the dice that is grain farming.

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Minor Hockey Day another huge success in Kipling By Christopher Swanson mr.chrisswanson@outlook.com

Attendance was high for the annual Kipling Minor Hockey Day, held on Saturday, January 25th. With a whopping 105 children registered, 12 coaches and a total of 6 teams participating including Initiation, Novice, Atom, Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget teams, participants, parents, and spectators milled in and out of the rink for the majority of the day, enjoying the multiple games, and of course, the arena food. The day started out with the young Initiation players out on the ice first and ended with the Midget team. For the spectators the skills and skating just got faster as the day went on. Such fantastic community participation, was, as always, greatly appreciated by all those involved. And on behalf of the community, a heartfelt thank you goes out to all of those who worked so hard to help make this year’s Minor Hockey Day in Kipling another huge success.

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Kipling’s Initiation team has so many players that they were divided into two teams and played against each other. Here they shake hands at the end of their game.

295 impaired driving offences during December

Distracted driving tickets significantly down for second straight month drivers as part of the December Traffic Safety Spotlight, and SGI delivered warnings about the consequences of impaired driving via songs with a holiday

twist that were performed live in public and streamed on Facebook. Some people must have tuned out, though, because police reported 295 im-

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paired driving offences, including 249 Criminal Code charges, for the month of December. Impaired driving is the leading cause of death on

Saskatchewan roads. Enforcement is stronger than ever, and consequences include licence suspensions, vehicle impoundments, Ignition Interlock requirements, penalties under the safe Driver Recognition program, and potential fines and/or jail time imposed by the courts. There’s never a good reason to drive impaired, and there’s always a better choice. If you’re going to be impaired, plan a safe ride. If you’re already impaired, don’t get behind the wheel. Distracted driving tickets drop With the cost of distracted driving tickets set to increase significantly on Feb. 1, December marked the second straight month of lower-than-average distracted driving offences reported by law enforcement. Police reported 534 distracted driving offences (including 408 tickets for cellphone use) in December, which was the lowest

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monthly total in all of 2019, and follows a dramatic drop in distracted driving offences reported in November. To help put December’s result into context: for the first 10 months of 2019, the monthly average of distracted driving tickets was nearly 900. It reached an all-time TSS record of 1,290 in October. It’s too soon to draw any conclusions about what this means, but hopefully it’s the start of a trend of fewer people driving distracted. It’s a potentially deadly mistake, and -- starting in February -- it will be a much more costly one. Law enforcement also reported the following results for December: 4,722 tickets for speeding/aggressive driving. 309 tickets for improper seatbelt or child restraint use Follow SGI on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for safety tips to #TakeCareOutThere.

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Welcome to Kipling Oilmen’s Bonspiel ! Celebrating the 22nd annual Oilmen’s Bonspiel Action is currently underway with the 22nd Annual Oilmen’s Bonspiel in Kipling held by the Curling Club. The four day tournament has continued to be a great success in the community. Curling begins on Jan. 30th and game play will continue through until Sunday when playoffs will start. It is a major event for the club and is one of their biggest fundraising weekends of the year. Teams entered this year come from Estevan, Carlyle, Stoughton and surrounding areas making the trip to Kipling to participate in this curling bonspiel. Many of these teams are made up of people who continue to come back each and every year for the event. Though it is an Oilmen’s bonspiel the event is actually open to male, female, and mixed teams. As long as at least three on a team are directly involved in the oil industry, then spouses are able to make up the difference. Whether in the Àeld or associated with service and supply companies, all are welcomed from the oil industry to partake in the weekend. Out of the total teams who will enter 16 of them will make it to playoffs on Sunday to compete for Àrst place, though the atmosphere of the weekend is more focused on having fun together as a group with common interests. With amazing local support the event continues to be a great success. Prizes being donated by the businesses in the community, the town welcoming the inÁux of people, and enjoyment in Saskatchewan’s provincial sport are reasons why people keep coming back every year. There is a supper, a cabaret, and an auction all held for those participating in the event. The Curling Club is extremely appreciative of the oilmen and women who attend the event each year and are proud to be in a community which helps them create a successful weekend.

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KIPLING MINOR HOCKEY DAY

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2019 / 2020 EXECUTIVE: President - Duncan Guilloux Vice-Pres - James Gallagher Treasurer - Deb Crawford Secretary - Melissa Bowley

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10,400 New jobs created in 2019 Saskatchewan saw a year of strong job growth in 2019

According to new Statistics Canada data, Saskatchewan saw an increase of 10,400 jobs, or 1.8 per cent, from 2018 to 580,400 jobs. More than half of that job growth is due to full-time jobs. Saskatchewan’s annual unemployment rate was the fourth lowest among

provinces at 5.4 per cent and remained below the national rate of 5.7 per cent in 2019. “In spite of external headwinds, the creation of 10,400 jobs in 2019 is an indication that Saskatchewan has a robust, diverse and growing economy,” Immigration and Ca-

reer Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Saskatchewan’s growth plan set an ambitious target of 100,000 new jobs by 2030, last year’s job growth shows that this target is reachable and well on its way of being met.” December 2019 also marked the 17th consecu-

tive month of job growth on a year-over-year basis. In December 2019, there were 579,900 people employed, an increase of 6,700 jobs over December 2018. Saskatchewan’s monthly unemployment rate was 5.7 per cent (seasonally adjusted) in December 2019, down from

Kipling Industries News

Happy New Year to all. A very busy December, as always, here at Kipling Industries. Some attended the Kennedy turkey bingo; a big thank you to Amanda Stender for donating her winning turkey to our participants in the group home. We are back cleaning a church again twice a month. We had a lovely staff party with a meal and entertainment. Also a craft

sale at Willowdale Lodge with lots of baking. Joleen, Teresa, John and Deb sold crafts, and there was cake and tea. Our participants also attended the Eli Barsi Christmas concert; Eli generously donates tickets to us each year. Thank you Eli for your continued support. One of our participants turned 65 in December, so we had an outing to Regina for a girls’ night out with a movie and shop-

ping; she also went to her hometown Whitewood for a lunch. We have been on many shopping trips to Regina and other local towns. December also means our annual chip ’n’ dip gift exchange party, along with our big Christmas lunch with the board, staff, parents and participants – it was well attended and delicious! Many of our participants got to go away for Christmas to Regina, Manor,

Pilot Butte it is a very exciting time. January and February bring a dance at Redvers and Jack Rieder ’s 70 th birthday – we will have a birthday for Jack at Willowdale Lodge on February 7 at 2:00 pm. Everyone is welcome! We have many January birthdays which will be celebrated with parties and not lunches. Happy New Year to all and cheers to a wonderful 2020.

Wawota News

Saundra Corkish enjoyed several days in Yorkton recently where she attended the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling. Jay and Kristi Leader, Harper and Asher have moved to Cochrane, AB. We wish them well in their new home. These past two weeks I have been receiving meals

Myrna Olson from Hello Fresh. They from Good Food. I can see are delivered to the door how handy these would be and include instructions for working parents and it and everything you need also introduces some new for each meal! To date ideas for regular foods. some of the meals have Welcome to Stephen been Piadinas, Fajitas, Be- Buffet and his son Luyond Meat Burger, Chick- cas who have moved to en Parmigiana and Beef Wawota from Brandon. Ragout. It only takes 30 They are residing in the minutes to prepare. Next home on Pipestone Ave. week I will try a week (Gwenn Glasser’s house).

Rudyard Manor News Dorothy Schuweiler and Barry Rapp of Regina visited with Doreen Rapp.

Evelyn Park Marie Swallow of Wapella visited with Ethel Lauritsen. Eli Barsi of Mooso-

min and Richard Barsi of Kennedy visited with Georgina Barsi.

PUBLIC NOTICE RM of Golden West No. 95 Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Golden West No. 95 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 7/2004, known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT: The proposed bylaw will add ‘Solar Farm’ as a discretionary use in the Agriculture District. The Zoning Bylaw amendments will establish regulations for the establishment of Solar Farms in the Agriculture District. AFFECTED LAND: All land located within the currently zoned Agriculture District. REASON: Developers are considering developing Solar Farms within the Rural Municipality of Golden West No. 95. PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Golden West office between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Copies of the Bylaw are available. PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on February 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the RM office located in Corning, SK to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing (or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing).

And right next door to the Buffets on Pipestone Ave. Philip Dearle has moved back to Wawota. He lived here a few years ago and after working up north he moved back here remembering what a pleasant town it was!! Now that I am in my 80th year I thought I would, for the next 12 months, end my news with a bit of wisdom, “ Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what is right”... Isaac Asimov.

5.8 per cent in November 2019. Other December 2019 highlights: • Record highs for the month of December for labour force (612,000 persons), employment (579,900 jobs), full-time employment (470,000 jobs) and female employment (269,300 jobs); • Off-reserve Aboriginal employment increased by 4,400 jobs (+9.8 per cent) and Aboriginal youth em-

ployment was up 3,200 jobs (+45.1 per cent); • Major year-over-year gains were reported for information, culture and recreation up 3,500 jobs; accommodation and food services up 3,500 jobs; and manufacturing up 3,100 jobs; and • Female employment was up 3,100 jobs (+1.2 per cent) and youth employment up 1,500 jobs (+2.1 per cent) compared to last December.

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Seasonal Maintenance Operator The R.M. of Golden West No. 95 invites applications for the position of a full-time Seasonal Maintenance Operator with duties to commence on or around April 20, 2020 and last until late October 2020. Applicants must possess a valid Driver’s Licence and have the ability to operate a wide range of municipal equipment. Duties to include, but are not limited to: - Mowing ditches - Operating back hoe - Constructing fence - Culvert and sign installation and maintenance - Basic mechanical abilities - Other duties as required - Must be able to take Power Mobile Equipment Training A competitive wage, bene¿ts package and pension plan are o൵ered. Interested individuals should submit their resume including Driver’s abstract, Criminal Record Check, three work related references and wage expectations to: R.M. of Golden West No. 95 Box 70 • Corning, SK • S0G 0T0 Fax: (306) 224-2196 Email: goldwest@sasktel.net The RM thanks all for applying however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This posting will remain open until an acceptable candidate is found.

PUBLIC NOTICE RM of Hazelwood No. 94 Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Hazelwood No. 94 intends to consider the adoption of three bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. The RM will establish a new Official Community Plan, a new Zoning Bylaw and a new fees bylaw. Intent: The proposed Official Community Plan bylaw will establish municipal land use policies, goals and objectives for the RM. The proposed Zoning Bylaw will implement land use policies, establish zoning districts, prescribe permitted and discretionary uses within each zoning district, establish a development permit process, prescribe a process for appeals and provide a provision for amendments. The proposed fees bylaw will establish fees for municipal services, including planning and development services. Affected Land: The proposed bylaws will affect all land within the incorporated area of the Rural Municipality. Reason: The Official Community Plan will provide the Rural Municipality with direction on development decisions and municipal goals. The Zoning Bylaw will help direct and manage growth and development within the Rural Municipality. The fees bylaw will provide a schedule of fees to be charged for services provided by the RM. Public Inspection: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaws at the RM office during normal office hours. Copies of the bylaws are available at cost. Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing on March 5, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. The public hearing will be held at the RM office on Highway No. 48 East, in the RM of Kingsley No. 124 right outside of the Town of Kipling. Any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws is welcome to attend or to submit comments prior to the meeting. Council will consider all comments received.

Issued at Rural Municipality of Golden West No. 95 this 22nd day of January 2020.

Issued at the RM of Hazelwood No. 94 on the 23rd day of January 2020.

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With heavy hearts, the family of Elsie Churi announces the passing of their mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister on January 18, 2020 at the age of 90. Elsie was predeceased by her parents Annie and Ralph Urzada, husband Steve, sons in law Arthur Hoblyak and Fred Appleton as well as several sisters and brothers in law. Elsie is survived by her children Carol Appleton, Rose Anne Hoblyak, Kathy (Daryl) Savage, Roddy Churi, Marge (Doug) Pusch, Lynda Churi, and Brenda (Stacy) Huzina. Elsie is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild as well as her brothers and sister Archie (Marlene) Urzada, Ruby (Bill) Duke and Wilfred Urzada. Elsie’s many talents were knitting, sewing, embroidery, cooking and gardening to name a few. She actively farmed side by side with her husband up until his passing then continued to farm alongside her son Roddy. Elsie had many passions: her family, her love of animals and birds, the family farm and the love of life. Elsie remained on the family farm until she was no longer able and at this time became a resident of the Deer View Lodge in Wawota July of 2018 and in July of 2019 became a resident of the Long Term Care Home in Kipling until her passing. The family would like to thank the staႇ and doctors of both facilities as well as the Kipling Hospital for all their utmost respect, love, compassion and care Elsie received during her stay. A celebration of life was held in the Kipling Community Rec Centre Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. a private family burial was held immediately after the service. In lieu of Àowers please consider a donation to the Bekevar Heritage Fund or the Kipling Long Term Care Home (Activities department).

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Sask posts lowest number of road fatalities in recorded history Drivers Encouraged To Help Bring That Number Even Lower In 2020

Fewer people were killed on Saskatchewan roads in 2019 than in any single year since records started being kept in the 1950s. SGI’s preliminary statistics indicate 71* people were killed in collisions in 2019. Over the preceding 10 years (2009-2018) Saskatchewan averaged nearly 140 road fatalities per year. Previously, the record low was 73, which occurred in 1951 when there was about a quarter the number of registered vehicles on the roads as there is today. “This number makes it clear that many Saskatchewan people have decided that it is no longer acceptable for this province to hold a dierent record, and one that we held not that many years ago, where we had the highest number of road fatalities in Canada,â€? Minister Responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave said. “I want to thank all Saskatchewan residents who are working to make our roads safer, and I’d like to particularly acknowledge the work by law enforcement, media, and families affected by distracted or impaired driving. “However, collisions are preventable and even one traffic death is too many. We can’t

celebrate when people are still being killed and injured on our roads.â€? As SGI reported in August (https://www.sgi.sk.ca/ news?title=progress-report-fewer-road-injuries-and-fatalities-in-2018-compared-to10-year-average) of last year when releasing preliminary 2018 numbers, fatalities and injuries caused by traďŹƒc collisions continue to decrease in Saskatchewan, particularly those caused by impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding and improper seatbelt use. More enforcement, targeted legislation and powerful awareness eorts contribute to this, but it ultimately comes down to drivers making good decisions. “When people make the decision to drive safely, it literally saves lives,â€? SGI President and CEO Andrew Cartmell said. “If you are one of the drivers who still chooses to take risks like texting while you’re driving, driving when you’re impaired or driving at unsafe speeds, you are now in the minority. We ask you change your habits and become part of making this the province with the safest roads in Canada.â€? The Government of Saskatch-

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beyond: Take care out there. *The 2019 number is considered preliminary, based on data

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Friday, Friday, December January 15, 31, 2020 2017

2020 SUMA Convention building sustainable hometowns

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Kipling 49ers Curling Bonspiel winners: Lead Doreen Rieger, 2nd Robert Adams, 3rd Colleen Umpherville and skip Delmar Meyers, all of Broadview. The team had 4 wins, 0 losses for a total of 40 points. Eight teams took part in the bonspiel this year – two teams from Broadview, three from Whitewood, one from Wawota and Kipling had two teams entered. All enjoyed a delicious supper and visiting following the three day bonspiel.

From February 2-5, nearly 1,000 representatives from Saskatchewan’s cities, towns, villages, resort villages, and northern municipalities will gather in Regina for the 115th Annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Convention. The annual convention is an opportunity for SUMA members to bring their challenges and successes before their peers, the provincial government, and the media. Convention is also a chance to learn about the innovative projects happening all around the province and celebrate the dedication of municipal officials. Themed Building Sustainable Hometowns, this year’s

convention focuses on fostering the communities of tomorrow, exploring what’s to come for Saskatchewan’s hometowns as municipal leaders make connections, share ideas, learn from the past, and look towards the future. The keynote address will be by Paul Wells, senior editor of Maclean’s magazine and former national affairs columnist at the Toronto Star. In more than two decades on Parliament Hill, Wells has covered seven federal elections, three prime ministers, and a big piece of Canada’s history. In his address, Wells will be sharing the inside scoop on what’s happening inside the Parliament buildings and beyond.

Renewed commitment to support young agriculture leaders in Saskatchewan

The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship program is ready to engage a new group of young agriculture leaders. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced $100,000 in renewed funding for Next Gen Agriculture, a Saskatchewan agricultural mentorship program delivered by Canadian Western Agribition. “Canada’s youth play a critical role in the continued growth and prosperity of the agriculture sector,” Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood Marie-Claude Bibeau

said. “Our government is proud to support initiatives, such as the CWA’s Next Gen Agriculture mentorship program, that give the skills and experience needed to attract and retain our future leaders.” The objective of the program is to develop the leadership capacity of young people in agriculture to prepare them to take active roles in industry leadership, governance and efforts to build public trust. This renewed funding will allow eight new mentees to enter the program. “Saskatchewan has out-

standing leaders in the agriculture industry, and their willingness to share their knowledge and expertise is an invaluable resource,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “The program builds capacity in future leaders who want to expand their networks and grow their skills to bring Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry into the future.” Next Gen Agriculture is funded through the Public Trust Pillar of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year, $388 million investment in strategic ini-

tiatives for Saskatchewan agriculture by the federal and provincial governments. “Agribition is honoured to take an active role in building the next generation of leaders in agriculture,”

Canadian Western Agribition President Chris Lees said. “We are committed to supporting the development and education in February 2020. Applicants should have clear developmental

goals and objectives and exhibit strong leadership potential. More information about the program is available online at www.saskatchewan. ca/CAP.

CBSA lays charges in Sask immigration scheme After dismantling a fraudulent Saskatchewan immigration scheme, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid charges against Gurpreet Singh for his alleged involvement in exploiting work permit exemptions afforded to certain temporary foreign workers. The CBSA alleges that Singh, 34, impersonated registered charities by falsifying job offer letters and then selling them, for profit, to individuals seeking to gain entry to or remain in Canada. He is charged on the following counts, sworn on December 23, 2019: • misrepresenting material facts in an immigration matter, pursuant to section 127(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection

Act; • counselling others to misrepresent material facts in an immigration matter, pursuant to section 126 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; • committing forgery by knowingly making false employment letters that were used to support immigration applications, pursuant to section 366(1) of the Criminal Code; and, • dealing forged employment letters as if they were genuine, pursuant to section 368(1) of the Criminal Code. These offences were allegedly committed between June 1, 2016 and November 2, 2018. The CBSA launched its investigation in September 2018 after identifying a fraudulent job

offer letter presented at a port of entry. In total, the CBSA’s Criminal Investigations Section uncovered 34 immigration applications that were linked to fraudulent job offer letters. The accused was scheduled to make his first appearance in Saskatoon Provincial Court on January 23, 2020. Quotes “Individuals who make a business out of circumventing immigration laws pose a serious threat to program integrity. By investigating and prosecuting alleged offenders, the CBSA works to preserve the fairness of Canada’s immigration system.” – Brad Wozny, Acting Regional Director General, Prairie Region, Canada Border Services Agency

Early Deadline Due to the Family Day Holiday The Citizen OfÀce will be closed Monday, February 17th. THEREFORE...

there will be an early deadline of Thursday, February 13th at 12:00 noon for the February 21st issue.

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