Fire Prevention Week is October 4th - 10th and the theme for 2020 is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen”. Fire Prevention Week started in 1925 in Canada and remains a critical public education tool. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets the theme for Fire Prevention Week. This is a global non-profit organization which was established in 1896, and is devoted to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards.
4 fire-safety measures to implement at home
focussing on escape plans, meeting places, knowing a safe neighbour to go to in case of an emergency, as well as an extensive list of fire safety rules. They also emphasize the importance of staying calm in an emergency.
A fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you with just a few minutes to safely evacuate. This means every member of your household needs to be prepared to act quickly in an emergency. If you haven’t done so already, here are four things you should do to protect your family.
1. INSTALL AN ALARM SYSTEM
You should have at least one smoke alarm and one carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your home, as well as near the bedrooms. Regularly make sure they function by holding down the test button until the alarm goes off. Always keep extra batteries in the house.
2. BUY A PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER
Mitch Hope, Public Education Officer for Kindersley Fire Department, said this year the focus is on “serving up kitchen safety”, which will include safety tips such as: “Keep your cooking area clutter free. Move anything that can burn at least 3 feet (1 metre) away from the stove top.” The simplest and safest way to contain or extinguish a stove top or oven fire is to remove the oxygen by closing the oven door or putting a lid on the pot.
As for the young children ages 3-4 years, Mitch explained they try to make them comfortable with firefighters and their gear, so children won’t be afraid of them in an emergency. Fire hall tours have also been popular in previous years, but of course, all of these activities are subject to health regulations in 2020.
Make sure you have a working fire extinguisher on hand to quickly put out small fires before they cause extensive damage. Install it in a visible location out of the reach of children, ideally on a wall near an exit. Additionally, make sure you know how to use it.
3. CREATE AN EVACUATION PLAN
Traditionally, during Fire Prevention Week, members from the local fire department visit students in the elementary school and teach basic fire safety,
During this year’s Fire Prevention Week, Kindersley fire fighters are enjoying being in their new facilities at the new fire hall. The fire department’s newest member, Cassidie Erikson joined the fire department right about the time they were moving into the new fire hall. “A lot of the guys are saying there’s so much more room and it’s way nicer,” Cassidie said.
Draw a floorplan of your home that clearly identifies possible exits, escape routes and a meeting point. This diagram should also note the location of fire extinguishers and alarms around the house. Conduct a fire drill at least once a year to ensure everyone can evacuate your home within three minutes.
4. KEEP EXITS CLEAR
Although students won’t be able to tour the new facility at this time, there are online resources on the topic of fire prevention and safety that can be accessed, not only during Fire Prevention Week but all year long.
Exits should be free of obstructions at all times. In the winter, make sure snow is promptly cleared away from doors and ground-floor windows, and that none of these exits are frozen shut. Additionally, make sure furniture and other objects don’t block escape routes.
Fire prevention tips for smokers
According to the National Fire Information Database, smoking is a leading cause of residential fires in Canada. If you smoke cigarettes or electronic cigarettes, here are some precautions you should take.
CIGARETTES
• Avoid smoking indoors, especially in places where you might fall asleep
• Keep an eye on your lit cigarette at all times, and stay away from flammable items
• Store lighters, matches and other smoking materials out of the reach of children
E-CIGARETTES
Why cleaning your chimney
side the flue. This residue, known as creosote, is highly flammable and the primary cause of chimney fires. In addition, sweeping your chimney ensures that smoke and carbon monoxide are ventilated outside your home.
It should be noted that even a thin layer of creosote is a fire ha zard. So while almost anyone can use a chimney brush, a thorough sweep by a professional is neces sary to ensure your chimney is safe to use.
TO IDENTIFY DEFECTS
See our Salute to Kindersley and Eston Firefighters on page 8-9 of this paper. Due to space and time limitations, we were unable to feature all of our area firefighters this week. We hope to feature Kerrobert and Leader in next week’s edition. My sincere apologies if we have missed anyone.
While you should have your chimney cleaned and inspected once a year, additional maintenance may be required if you frequently use your stove or fireplace during the winter. This will ensure your home and family are safe.
- Kate Winquist, Publisher
Writs of election issued by Chief Electoral Officer
These simple steps can help keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
With the signing of 61 writs of election (one for each constituency), Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election is now officially underway.
Once all the creosote is removed, the chimney sweeper can inspect the components of the ventilation system. This includes the interior ducts and the chimney cap outside. The purpose of this inspection is to identify any damage or deterioration and make necessary repairs.
An order from the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council arrived on September 29 at Elections Saskatchewan. It instructed that a provincial election will be held in Saskatchewan on Monday, October 26, 2020.
• Use, charge and store e-cigarettes in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
• Never leave a charging e-cigarette unattended, and avoid overcharging the battery
“With the signing of the writs of election, 61 returning offices around the province are now open to the public,” says Dr. Michael Boda, Chief Electoral Officer for Saskatchewan. “Candidate nominations are now being accepted at these offices. And voter information cards that detail where and when a voter can vote are being produced and getting ready to mail, email and text to registered voters.”
• Only use e-cigarette accessories made by the same manufacturer, and avoid modified devices
• Always transport your e-cigarette in a protective case to prevent it from sparking against metal objects
• Use a deep, sturdy ashtray and always keep it on a stable surface
• Douse ashes and butts in water before putting them in the garbage
• Never discard cigarette ashes and butts in vegetation such as potted plants or mulch
November 28 - All 61 returning offices close.
All election information can be found at www.elections.sk.ca.
How to avoid setting off the fire alarm
To vote in the October 26 provincial election, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old and have lived in Saskatchewan for at least six months before September 29, 2020. You must show ID at the polls to vote. A list of acceptable ID is at www.elections.sk. ca/id.
Smoke detectors are life-saving devices, but they can also be a source of annoyance if they go off when there isn’t an emergency. Plus, if you have a monitored system, the false alarm might dispatch firefighters to your home. This can compromise public security if a real emergency arises elsewhere.
Here are a few steps you can take to reduce the risk of mistakenly setting off a fire alarm at home:
“My priorities this election are voting safely and working safely. I want people to feel as safe as they do when shopping for groceries. All 2,000 of our polling locations will offer masks for voters and workers, sanitizer, physical distancing and clear dividers between voters and workers. Surfaces in the polls will be disinfected throughout the day, and single-use pencils will be offered.”
Additionally, you should have at least one functional fire alarm and extinguisher in your home at all times.
Key dates this election:
To work in the October 26 provincial election, you must be a Saskatchewan resident for least six months before September 29, 2020 and at least 16 years of age (new for 2020). You can apply online at www.elections. sk.ca/takepart or by calling 1-877-958-8683.
• Move smoke detectors away from sources of smoke and steam such as the stove, shower and fireplace.
• Opt for photoelectric smoke detectors. They’re less sensitive to steam than ionization smoke alarms.
Elections Saskatchewan (ESK) is the province’s nonpartisan election management body and an independent office of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. ESK directs and supervises the administration of provincial electoral events, including the 2020 provincial election.
• Activate the delay setting on your detector. This way you’ll have 90 seconds to cancel a false alarm before it alerts first responders.
October 10 - Nomination Day (nominations close at 2 p.m.)
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Information for voters, workers, media, candidates and parties at www.elections.sk.ca.
• Make sure everyone in your household knows how the detectors work and what to do if an alarm goes off by accident.
October 15 - Deadline to get on the voters list. As of today, there are 816,698 registered voters. Any eligible voter who is not already on this list and misses this deadline can still register in person when they go to vote.
• Inspect the smoke detectors in your home at least twice a year to ensure they work, and replace them every 10 years.
October 15 - Vote by Mail applications must be received at Elections Saskatchewan. As of today, there are 17,978 vote by mail applications in process.
Before you cancel a fire alarm, make sure you know why it was triggered. If you notice smoke or flames, evacuate your home and call 911.
October 20-24 - Advance voting is held, Noon to 8 p.m. each of these five days
October 26 - Election Day. The last day to vote. Polls are open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October 26 - Vote by mail ballots must be placed in the mail no later than 8 p.m this day.
October 28 - Counting of vote by mail ballots begins and will be reported during the Final Count on November 7.
Just a gal from Glidden ...
Appreciate life, and you’ll find that
KATE WINQUIST kate@yoursouthwest.com
Ican hardly believe that I have been writing this weekly musing for three months already! This coming weekend is, of course, Thanksgiving and I have so many reasons to be thankful.
First of all, I need to thank you, the readers who have given me lots of encouragement through the notes you write when sending in subscriptions, to the phone calls and Facebook messages. I genuinely appreciate them all, and they mean more than words can say. I can not list you all here, but 632 of you have purchased a subscription!
To the businesses and organizations that have shown the confidence in me to advertise their wares, thank you! Without your support, this newspaper could not exist on subscriptions alone.
To my new found friend, Joan Janzen, I am forever grateful. You are a gem of a human being! You have a gift of finding worthwhile things to write about, and your contribution to this newspaper has not gone unnoticed. Not to mention you bring me pumpkin lattes from Swirls Cafe!
Barry Malindine. The man behind the scenes. Barry is 74 years old (I hope he doesn’t mind me telling you his age). Barry has come out of retirement to help me with advertising sales. It’s not
Where the heck is Isham?
Going through some of my photo files earlier this summer, I came across a little video from an impromptu trip to Isham, Saskatchewan. Many of you probably know exactly where Isham is, but I’m betting most of you don’t! Located approximately 13 kms west of Eston and another 8 kms south, in the R.M. of Snipe Lake No. 259, the tiny hamlet was built along the rail line.
In its prime, Isham had a church, school and a general store (which is still standing today). In fact, the property is listed through a local realtor if you want to own a piece of history!
A stone cairn was erected in 1997 to honour the early pioneers of the area. I have typed out the inscription below.
I had posted the video on our Facebook page, and Connie McConnell commented:
“Home ... my parents started our family in Isham. In fact, the stone for the cairn came from our farm when it was being planned.”
If anyone has photos or stories from Isham in its heyday, please feel free to contact me and we will keep its history alive.
Ralph Marston was right. Appreciate life. I have been blessed to be here.
ISHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT #4541
NW 1/4 - 26-24-19-W3
In the former hamlet of Isham
Formed June 1923
Closed June 1965
Dedicated to those pioneers who wanted to prepare their children for a better tomorrow.
First Board
Wesley E. Blood - Chairman
Sidney P. Steer - Sec. Treas.
Harry C. Sheasby - Trustee
D. Grham Salkeld - Trustee
Miss E.G. Guthrie - First Teacher
Hamlets ... Home Towns of the West” Erected 1997
an easy job, and it can be very time-consuming. Even in just a casual role, your presence on the streets of Kindersley has been most welcome.
Every woman needs a “no matter what” friend. Someone that they can call no matter what. Someone they can vent to, no matter what. Someone she doesn’t have to explain herself to, no matter what. That friend, to me, has always been Trina Koska. Trina has been my rock for the past three months. You are such a strong, confident and intelligent woman. I have always looked up to you. Love you, girl!
Last but not least, to my husband, Robert, who has always believed in me. Thank you for letting me pursue
my dreams. I don’t know too many men who would let their wife pick up and move three hours away to start a business from scratch in the middle of a pandemic! Hopefully, we will be together under one roof sooner than later. I found a quote that I thought was appropriate to share.
“Make it a habit to tell people, ‘thank you.’ To express your appreciation sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.”
—Ralph Marston
Isham was once an active community. A large cairn was erected in 1997 to honour its early pioneers.
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Facebook Supreme Court threatens free speech
Ifoundthese quotes about free speech. “It’s easier to believe in freedom of speech for those with whom we agree.” Leo McKern (Australian actor).
“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” Gloria Steinem (American journalist).
If you don’t use social media, you may not be interested in the following information, which concerns free speech. However for those people who are frequent users of Facebook, this is need-to-know informa-
tion.
Social media is an awesome means of keeping in touch with family and friends who live in other countries, or in other provinces. It also keeps people entertained by providing everything from recipes to funny anecdotes to lighten everyone’s day.
So why does Facebook find it necessary to install what has been labelled “Facebook Supreme Court” to control all Facebook content? Well, as one of the world’s largest and most
popular social media gathering places, it is not only utilized by families, but is one of the most effective tools used by advocacy groups, where they can share their campaigns on a daily basis and attract the attention of thousands of people. Those campaigns include many issues, such as the gun bans in Canada, climate change, the energy sector and campaigns to expose UN lobbyists who try to force governments to support abortion or lose critical aid. Facebook is also a place where controversial issues can see the light of day, such as lawsuits imposed on individuals who stand up for traditional family values, or garnering help for individuals facing persecution in other countries.
Recently, Netflix, a popular source of movies and entertainment for many families, has come under attack because of its choice of a film called “Cuties”. Netflix claims the film criticizes the choices society forces upon young girls, but this does not explain why film has 11-year-old child actors sexually gyrating and mimicking sex acts, essentially glorifying child pornography. This situation and many others result in people signing many online petitions in an effort to draw attention to injustice.
But the establishment of this new advisory board puts all these campaigns for justice at risk, and would greatly infringe upon everyone’s right to free speech.
Nevertheless, Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg has plans to institute an advisory board consisting of twenty individuals, or a “Facebook Supreme Court” as it has been dubbed by the public.
This supposedly “independent” advisory board is being created with the power to review posts and decide if you are allowed to speak or not. It’s problematic when eighteen of the twenty “independent” board members are openly linked to left-wing mega-donor George Soros. This advisory group would greatly inhib-
it free speech for families and advocacy groups all across the world.
Facebook won’t control the actions of this new board; instead they are required to abide by the advisory board’s decisions, no matter what those decisions may be.
As a result there’s a push to let Mark Zuckerberg know, many Facebook users throughout the world want funding cut for this “Supreme Court” and have it dissolved wherever possible.
“It’s easier to believe in freedom of speech for those with whom we agree” is a relevant quote when it concerns the instituting of an advisory board which would regulate speech on social media.
You can contact me at joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Road Warrior
I never believed my brother was stealing from the construction site, but when I visited his home, the signs were there.
Moe leaning heavily on experience
Given how far ahead Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe is ahead of the NDP and leader Ryan Meili, there might be a temptation for the Premier to take his foot off the gas of that Chevy Tahoe that’s his campaign vehicle in this 2020 general election.
It will be tempting to just put the Sask. Party campaign on cruise control and coast to the expected easy win on Oct. 26.
As has been previously mentioned in this space, the Sask. Party is sitting on 31 seats that it won in 2016 by 2,500 votes or more. There have only been six times in our province’s history when a party that won a seat by 2,500 votes or more turned around and loss that seat in the next election.
It is also worth noting that all 18 members of the current Sask. Party cabinet are standing for re-election, including Moe, himself.
Not all of them are a shoe-in to win. Tina Beaudry-Mellor (Regina University) and Joe Hargrave are seats that were relatively close last time.
But it’s also worth noting that of the Sask. Party cabinet was returned to
the Legislature in the 2016 election.
And even if a couple don’t make it, the number of Sask. Party with cabinet experience, the 18 present ministers plus several backbenchers seeking re-election who were, is a sharp contrast to the NDP.
The once so-called naturally governing party in Saskatchewan only had two former cabinet ministers on its slate and only a couple others with any experience in government. This is the unfortunate reality for a party out of power for 13 years.
New Democrats who value the contribution and experience of those who have put years into the party.
One can certainly argue that cabinet experience is less significant than the talent and abilities of the individuals running for office.
But the first requirement of any political party is to get its candidates elected. So the second reason why this is disheartening is it it’s easier if the person running for your party is known and recognized as someone with cabinet experience.
“We are looking forward to engaging the people of the province with the question: ‘Who do you trust?’ “
According to Moe, a big part of that trust issue is the past record of NDP governments that includes the closure of 53 hospital closures and 176 school closures during the NDP the NDP’s last tenure.
Essentially, Moe is stepping on the gas and speeding past his own government’s record of deficit budgets and debts.
However, budget deficits and debt are already emerging as issues in Meili’s campaign.
But it is a situation the NDP has made worse by dismissing one of only two candidates it did have with cabinet experience.
The dumping of former MLA and cabinet minister Sandra Morin as the party’s Regina Walsh Acres candidate does not bode well for Ryan Meili for a couple reasons.
First, it’s disheartening for veteran
This takes us back to last week’s campaign launch and the theme from Scott Moe you can expect to hear over and over again during the course of this four-week campaign: Who can you trust?
“You are going to see me get out of this truck each and every morning to engage Saskatchewan people,” Moe told reporters in front of the campaign
“Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party are out of ideas, spinning their wheels,” Meili told reporters upon launching the campaign.
“There’s an old saying that when people show you what they are, you should believe them ... We’re saying you don’t have to settle for Scott Moe.”
Don’t expect Moe to standstill and take this. It will likely cause him to step on the gas a little more.
office of Regina Pasqua candidate Muhammad Fiaz.
MURRAY MANDRYK Political Columnist
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Car enthusiasts head to car show in Rosetown
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Car enthusiasts headed to Rosetown on Sunday, September 27th, to attend one of the few car shows this year in western Canada. The show was located at the Rosetown AGT Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., where fifty buffed up vehicles were on display inside, and approximately twenty-five more cars and trucks were lined up outside, ready to be viewed.
The Dusty Wheels Car Club put the show together. Their 35th annual auto show was designed to bring people together to share their mutual love of cars. Sixty-one local businesses also sponsored it.
The car club’s Vice President, Barrie Churchman, was excited when the club heard that the provincial government allowed car shows to occur. The organizers were careful to adhere to all the necessary guidelines for the show to move forward. Part of the regulations required a limit of 150 people on the ice surface at a time.
Young and old attended the show, pausing to look at various makes and models of antique vehicles. In fact, I almost bumped into an elderly gentle-
man while taking photos, but like most car enthusiasts, he was very good-humoured about it. “That’s how I met my wife,” he smiled. “She backed into me, and here we are together 55 years later.”
As I moved down the aisle, a car owner asked a little two-year-old boy if he would like to sit in his customized car, but the toddler kept shaking his head. Finally, his mom asked if he was sure he didn’t want to sit in it; the kid looked at his mom and diplomatically answered, “We’ll talk about it later.”
Later I discovered every vehicle at the show had its own individual story.
Vehicle owners came from Lloydminster, Kindersley, Dundurn, Calvert, Saskatoon, Elrose, North Battleford, Unity, Warman, Biggar, Admiral, Kerrobert, Martensville, Oiler, Swift Current, Wiseton and Rosetown.
A 1951 Studebaker Champion was purchased in 1983 by Joe Giesbrecht’s father, Abe and then sold in 1989. However, just by chance, Joe found the car for sale online in 2016 and purchased it once again, bringing the car from Warman to the show in Rosetown.
A 1956 Pontiac Laurentian belonged to Jerry Demeria and his family from Saskatoon, since 1978. He had found
it sitting in a compound, where it had been parked since 1962, and it was in sad shape. The hood and front fender were lying beside the car, the motor and transmission were missing, and the owner was planning to trash it. But since the body was complete and totally rust free, Jerry bought it and began the long process of restoring it.
“The car has been an important part of our family, and we expect it will be a part of our family for a long time to come,” Jerry noted.
The Dusty Wheels Car Club members are also expecting their annual auto show will be an important event in Rosetown for many years to come.
PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Inter Pipeline’s Bursary Program benefits local students
Inter Pipeline has been giving back to the community for over 17 years by way of their bursary program called Discovery Awards. This program supports youth who reside in communities where Inter Pipeline operates in, by providing funding to high school students who are pursuing a post-secondary education in an industry related field. Examples of an industry related field include anything from Business, Environment, Engineering degrees to trades and apprenticeships.
The Awards are granted to high school students who have demonstrated academic commitment and have a financial need. In addition to the first-year post-secondary students receiving grants, these same students can apply for an additional Award for their second year of post-secondary education.
In 2020, 47 bursaries of $2,000 were awarded by Inter Pipeline to students in communities all over Alberta and Saskatchewan. The total funds distributed through the program was $94,000 this year.
During the first couple weeks of October, Inter Pipeline will be celebrating the achievements of these students by publishing their names in many local newspapers across the province.
Award applications are distributed to designated high school in early February of every year, and the school nominates a candidate by June 1st. Each application must be completed and signed by a School Guidance Counsellor or Principal. Inter Pipeline does not accept applications that do not come directly from the school.
For more information about Inter Pipeline’s Discovery Award program or their community investment program, please contact CommunityInvestment@interpipeline.com or call 403-290-6000.
Congratulations to our 2020 Discovery Award recipients.
HOT FLASHES
As women get older they begin to accumulate more and more dogs.
They call them many paws.
PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
Sherry Casswell gets ready for a smooch from her horse, Buzz at the Antique Threshing demonstration on September 25 at the Kindersley & District Museum.
New Hutterite colony begins to take shape near Eston
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If you’ve been in the region approximately six miles south of Eston, Sask., you may have noticed some new structures being erected. From the Fairville Hutterite Colony near Bassano, Alberta, Andrew Wipf informed me that the Fairville Colony is developing a daughter colony at the Eston location.
As is the custom, a colony divides once its population reaches 120, or when it can financially afford to divide. Andrew Wipf is a minister for the new colony named the Eston Farming Co. Developing a new colony takes much effort and time, and Wipf says the Eston project has just begun.
“We’ve just started. It will be at least three years before people move in. We’re in the process of building a structure
where we do our slaughtering and canning. Right now, there are about twenty people at the Eston location,” Wipf said.
“Depending on how long it takes to develop, there will be approximately seventy-five to eighty people there at the start. That’s everybody, including children.”
A chicken barn capable of housing 17,000 birds was one of the first structures to be built. “We put different quotes out there for the construction of the barn; we wanted to stay local if we could,” Wipf explained, “We hired Elliott Concrete and Construction out of Eston to put up the barn. We also hired the RM of Eston to do some excavating on the place.”
The Eston Farming Co. has a strong farming base, which includes land previously owned by Bill Boyd. Wipf ex-
plained that “The chicken barn is going right now, and we’re shipping eggs to Saskatoon. We’ve applied for a permit for 600 hogs, but that depends on how the hog industry proceeds. We’re not sure if we’ll go ahead with it, but we are getting the permit.” He clarified that they wouldn’t be adding any more animals in the next year or more.
“We moved in a 49man dorm and got it ready for people to move in,” Wipf said, describing it as a temporary dwelling. “There’s about twenty people living there.”
It may be a while before the new Hutterite colony is entirely up and running, with all the families moved in, but they’ll be good neighbours when they do arrive. “We like to keep things local and support local as much as possible,” Andrew Wipf concluded.
NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS SCHOOL DIVISION ELECTIONS
Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:
Board of Education Members: Sun West School Division No. 207
Subdivision No. 1 (Eatonia, Eston, Marengo) – Number to be elected: 1
Subdivision No. 2 (Coleville, D’Arcy, Plenty) – Number to be elected: 1
Subdivision No. 3 (Biggar) – Number to be elected: 1
Subdivision No. 4 (Dinsmore, Harris) – Number to be elected: 1
Subdivision No. 5 (Beechy, Elrose, Kyle, Lucky Lake) – Number to be elected: 1
Subdivision No. 6 (Davidson, Kenaston, Loreburn) – Number to be elected: 1
Subdivision No. 7 (Town of Outlook) – Number to be elected: 1
Subdivision No. 8 (Town of Rosetown) – Number to be elected: 1
Subdivision No. 9 (Town of Kindersley) – Number to be elected: 1
will be received by the following election officers on the 7th day of October 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and during regular business hours from September 16th to October 6th 2020 inclusive or by fax 1-306-882-3366 or email to elections@sunwestsd.ca
Rhonda Saathoff, or Bonnie Giles Sun West School Division Office, 501 1st Street West, Rosetown
Nomination forms may be obtained at the following locations:
1. the Division Office in Rosetown;
2. the schools in each subdivision; and
3. On the Sun West School Division website (www.sunwestsd.ca).
Dated this 16th day of September, 2020.
Stock Growers 107th AGM goes virtual
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association will hold its 107th Annual General Meeting online on October 14.
“We had been hoping to meet in-person,” said SSGA president Bill Huber. “We held off as long as we could before deciding to hold the meeting online, but the pandemic situation is still uncertain. People have to make plans, so we had to make a decision.”
The AGM is required under the SSGA bylaws, and is an important opportunity to put forward resolutions coming from members through their Zone meetings. Resolutions will often identify an issue of concern to producers and direct the SSGA’s lobbying efforts.
This year, members will vote on calling the SSGA to lobby the federal government over its decision to cancel the registration of strychnine for controlling Richardson’s Ground Squirrel populations; and to oppose the use of the term “meat” to describe plant-based food products.
The deadline for submitting resolutions and nominations is October 1.
Board elections are also conducted at the AGM. Seven Director-At-Large twoyear terms are expiring, and elections will be held for six positions.
The AGM is scheduled for 1:30 to 3:30 pm on Wednesday, October 14. In addition to conducting SSGA business, registrants will hear greetings from Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit and an update from the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association.
The inaugural general meeting of the new Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation will take place in conjunction with the SSGA AGM. The foundation is a registered charity whose goals include conserving agricultural lands, advancing education, to relieving poverty, and to assisting victims of disasters.
Huber said that while a virtual meeting was the SSGA’s second-best option, it’s important that the association conduct its business.
“Our members’ safety was our main concern in going virtual,” Huber said. “We also have to think of our responsibilities to the community at large. We’ll do what’s necessary, and we’ll look ahead to our usual AGM and Convention next year.”
The planning process for the 108th AGM, to be held in Assiniboia in 2021, is already underway.
Registration for this year’s virtual meeting is now open on the SSGA website. The agenda and other details are also posted on the website.
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Rhonda Saathoff Returning Officer
JOAN JANZEN
PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
Work has been progressing on the new Hutterite colony near Eston since this photo was taken back in July.
4 fire-safety measures to implement at home
Kindersley Fire & Rescue
Why cleaning your chimney is a must
A fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you with just a few minutes to safely evacuate. This means every member of your household needs to be prepared to act quickly in an emergency. If you haven’t done so already, here are four things you should do to protect your family.
1. INSTALL AN ALARM SYSTEM
You should have at least one smoke alarm and one carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your home, as well as near the bedrooms. Regularly make sure they function by holding down the test button until the alarm goes off. Always keep extra batteries in the house.
2. BUY A PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER
Make sure you have a working fire extinguisher on hand to quickly put out small fires before they cause extensive damage. Install it in a visible location out of the reach of children, ideally on a wall near an exit. Additionally, make sure you know how to use it.
3. CREATE AN EVACUATION PLAN
Draw a floorplan of your home that clearly identifies possible exits, escape routes and a meeting point. This diagram should also note the location of fire extinguishers and alarms around the house. Conduct a fire drill at least once a year to ensure everyone can evacuate your home within three minutes.
4. KEEP EXITS CLEAR
Exits should be free of obstructions at all times. In the winter, make sure snow is promptly cleared away from doors and ground-floor windows, and that none of these exits are frozen shut. Additionally, make sure furniture and other objects don’t block escape routes.
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These simple steps can help keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
According to the National Fire Information Database, smoking is a leading cause of residential fires in Canada. If you smoke cigarettes or electronic cigarettes, here are some precautions you should take.
CIGARETTES
• Avoid smoking indoors, especially in places where you might fall asleep
• Keep an eye on your lit cigarette at all times, and stay away from flammable items
• Store lighters, matches and other smoking materials out of the reach of children
• Use a deep, sturdy ashtray and always keep it on a stable surface
• Douse ashes and butts in water before putting them in the garbage
• Never discard cigarette ashes and butts in vegetation such as potted plants or mulch
E-CIGARETTES
• Use, charge and store e-cigarettes in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
• Never leave a charging e-cigarette unattended, and avoid overcharging the battery
• Only use e-cigarette accessories made by the same manufacturer, and avoid modified devices
• Always transport your e-cigarette in a protective case to prevent it from sparking against metal objects
Additionally, you should have at least one functional fire alarm and extinguisher in your home at all times.
While you should have your chimney cleaned and inspected once a year, additional maintenance may be required if you frequently use your stove or fireplace during the winter. This will ensure your home and family are safe.
your wood stove or fireplace, smoke and soot build up inside the flue. This residue, known as creosote, is highly flammable and the primary cause of chimney fires. In addition, sweeping your chimney ensures that
your home.
It should be noted that even a thin layer of creosote is a fire hazard. So while almost anyone can use a chimney brush, a thorough sweep by a professional is necessary to ensure your chimney is safe to use.
TO IDENTIFY DEFECTS
Once all the creosote is removed, the chimney sweeper can inspect the components of the ventilation system. This includes the interior ducts and the chimney cap outside. The purpose of this inspection is to identify any damage or deterioration and make necessary repairs.
How to avoid setting off the fire alarm
Smoke detectors are life-saving devices, but they can also be a source of annoyance if they go off when there isn’t an emergency. Plus, if you have a monitored system, the false alarm might dispatch firefighters to your home. This can compromise public security if a real emergency arises elsewhere.
Here are a few steps you can take to reduce the risk of mistakenly setting off a fire alarm at home:
• Move smoke detectors away from sources of smoke and steam such as the stove, shower and fireplace.
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• Opt for photoelectric smoke detectors. They’re less sensitive to steam than ionization smoke alarms.
• Activate the delay setting on your detector. This way you’ll have 90 seconds to cancel a false alarm before it alerts first responders.
• Make sure everyone in your household knows how the detectors work and what to do if an alarm goes off by accident.
• Inspect the smoke detectors in your home at least twice a year to ensure they work, and replace them every 10 years.
Before you cancel a fire alarm, make sure you know why it was triggered. If you notice smoke or flames, evacuate your home and call 911.
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4 fire-safety measures to implement at home
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Why cleaning your chimney is a must
A fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you with just a few minutes to safely evacuate. This means every member of your household needs to be prepared to act quickly in an emergency. If you haven’t done so already, here are four things you should do to protect your family.
1. INSTALL AN ALARM SYSTEM
You should have at least one smoke alarm and one carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your home, as well as near the bedrooms. Regularly make sure they function by holding down the test button until the alarm goes off. Always keep extra batteries in the house.
2. BUY A PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER
Make sure you have a working fire extinguisher on hand to quickly put out small fires before they cause extensive damage. Install it in a visible location out of the reach of children, ideally on a wall near an exit. Additionally, make sure you know how to use it.
3. CREATE AN EVACUATION PLAN
Draw a floorplan of your home that clearly identifies possible exits, escape routes and a meeting point. This diagram should also note the location of fire extinguishers and alarms around the house. Conduct a fire drill at least once a year to ensure everyone can evacuate your home within three minutes.
4. KEEP EXITS CLEAR
Exits should be free of obstructions at all times. In the winter, make sure snow is promptly cleared away from doors and ground-floor windows, and that none of these exits are frozen shut. Additionally, make sure furniture and other objects don’t block escape routes.
If you have a wood-burning stove or fireplace in your home, you should have your chimney cleaned by a professional at least once a year. Here’s why.
TO REMOVE CREOSOTE
Every time you use your wood stove or fireplace, smoke and soot build up inside the flue. This residue, known as creosote, is highly flammable and the primary cause of chimney fires. In addition, sweeping your chimney ensures that smoke and carbon monoxide are ventilated outside your home.
While you should have your chimney cleaned and inspected once a year, additional maintenance may be required if you frequently use your stove or fireplace during the winter. This will ensure your home and family are safe.
It should be noted that even a thin layer of creosote is a fire hazard. So while almost anyone can use a chimney brush, a thorough sweep by a professional is necessary to ensure your chimney is safe to use.
TO IDENTIFY DEFECTS
These simple steps can help keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
Fire prevention tips for smokers
According to the National Fire Information Database, smoking is a leading cause of residential fires in Canada. If you smoke cigarettes or electronic cigarettes, here are some precautions you should take.
CIGARETTES
• Avoid smoking indoors, especially in places where you might fall asleep
• Keep an eye on your lit cigarette at all times, and stay away from flammable items
E-CIGARETTES
• Use, charge and store e-cigarettes in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
• Store lighters, matches and other smoking materials out of the reach of children
• Use a deep, sturdy ashtray and always keep it on a stable surface
• Douse ashes and butts in water before putting them in the garbage
• Never leave a charging e-cigarette unattended, and avoid overcharging the battery
• Only use e-cigarette accessories made by the same manufacturer, and avoid modified devices
• Always transport your e-cigarette in a protective case to prevent it from sparking against metal objects
Additionally, you should have at least one functional fire alarm and extinguisher in your home at all times.
Once all the creosote is removed, the chimney sweeper can inspect the components of the ventilation system. This includes the interior ducts and the chimney cap outside. The purpose of this inspection is to identify any damage or deterioration and make necessary repairs.
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• Never discard cigarette ashes and butts in vegetation such as potted plants or mulch
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Smoke detectors are life-saving devices, but they can also be a source of annoyance if they go off when there isn’t an emergency. Plus, if you have a monitored system, the false alarm might dispatch firefighters to your home. This can compromise public security if a real emergency arises elsewhere.
Here are a few steps you can take to reduce the risk of mistakenly setting off a fire alarm at home:
• Move smoke detectors away from sources of smoke and steam such as the stove, shower and fireplace.
• Opt for photoelectric smoke detectors. They’re less sensitive to steam than ioni zation smoke alarms.
• Activate the delay setting on your detector. This way you’ll have 90 seconds to cancel a false alarm before it alerts first responders.
• Make sure everyone in your household knows how the detectors work and what to do if an alarm goes off by accident.
• Inspect the smoke detectors in your home at least twice a year to ensure they work, and replace them every 10 years.
Before you cancel a fire alarm, make sure you know why it was triggered. If you notice smoke or flames, evacuate your home and call 911. How
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Flatlanders Speedway hosts “The Ultimate Showdown”
Flatlanders Speedway was where all the action was on September 26 & 27.
The event was dubbed “The Ultimate Showdown” and featured racers from across western Canada.
Due to COVID restrictions, spectators were limited to 150, but those who were able to attend were treated to an awesome display of racing in all of the categories.
- Richard Hiebert
Caylee Hiebert
- Stefan Klym
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Buttar bucked off at Lockdown Bull Bash
PONOKA, Alberta– Competing at just his fifth PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Canada event of the 2020 season, annual national champion contender Jordan Hansen (Okotoks, Alberta) delivered a perfect 2-for-2 performance to win the Lockdown Bull Bash in Ponoka, Alberta, part of the league’s Touring Pro Division.
In addition to showcasing the outfit’s world-class bovine athletes, the event was hosted by sixtime and reigning PBR Canada Stock Contractor of the Year Vold Rodeo, as managed by Nansen and Jenn Vold.
In Round 1, the 27-year-old was one of eight riders to reach the requisite 8, covering Backwoods Legit (Wild Hoggs Bucking Bulls) for 81 points.
Hansen then recorded the high-marked ride of the event in the championship round when he faced Trapped (Vold Rodeo), the bovine athlete who in his last trip dispatched two-time and reigning PBR World Champion Jess Lockwood (Volborg, Montana) in 7.79 seconds during the September Unleash The Beast event in Billings, Montana.
Becoming the first rider to cover Trapped in four outs across all levels of PBR competition, Hansen was marked 87 points, cementing the event win.
Hansen netted $2,518.12, along with 25 national points for his victory.
Unranked prior to the event, the home province favorite is now ranked No. 15 in the PBR Canada national standings, 252.5 points behind No. 1 Dakota Buttar (Kindersley, Saskatchewan).
Buttar competed at the Lockdown Bull Bash, however had his event come to an early end when he was bucked off by Last Rights (Vold Rodeo) just short of the whistle.
Two-time PBR Canada Champion Zane Lambert (Ponoka, Alberta) and Jake Gardner (Fort St. John, British Columbia) tied for second after recording matching, 85-point, Round 1-winning rides.
For Lambert he went the distance aboard All Business (Two Bit Bucking Bulls) which Gardner conquered Hot Tamale (Two Bit Bucking Bulls).
Each rider netted a cheque for $1,227.19 along with 15 nation-
al points. Lambert rose from No. 7 to No. 5 as he seeks his historic third national championship, and Gardner gained one position, now ranked No. 11, after beginning the tour stop No. 12.
Lambert now trails No. 1 Buttar by 168 points, and Gardner is within 221 points.
Fourth was Lonnie West (Cadogan, Alberta), earning $637.5 and seven national points.
West’s efforts were highlighted by an 83.5-point ride on Norse God (Wild Hoggs Bucking Bulls) in Round 1.
He maintained his No. 13-rank in the national standings, inching closer to the No. 1 position, which he now trails by 232.5 points.
Rounding out the Top 5 in fifth was Dayton Johnston (Milk River, Alberta).
Johnston rode Jappy Feeling Dangerous (Wild Hoggs Bucking Bulls) for 83 points in Round 1, propelled to a $363.38 payday, while also collecting five national points.
The 24-year-old Alberta remains No. 14 in the nation.
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Jays celebrate return to playoffs
Toronto (Buffalo) Blue Jays are back in the Major League Baseball playoffs for the first time since 2016, but they’re partly obscured because of the gigantic asterisk. The Blue Jays compiled the eighth best record in the American League but they started on equal footing with 15 other teams in the two leagues.
Baseball traditionalists may cringe, but tradition has taken a vacation in 2020. Tradition is forced to go out the window when trying to create a playoff system in the midst of a pandemic.
Baseball was the last sport to go the wildcard route, giving in to the popular new playoff tradition in 1995. This year, after a truncated 60game season that didn’t start until late July, eight teams per league started a post-season run that will eventually yield a World Series champion.
In Los Angeles, meanwhile, Dodgers fans are already planning the World Series parade. Sixteen teams may be qualifying for the playoffs, but the Dodgers have been the dominant team all year — No. 1 in pitching stats and No. 2 in hitting (behind Atlanta Braves) and there’s no reason to think that dominance won’t carry on through the playoffs.
Still, stranger things have happened. There are no byes, and all 16 teams will be involved in best-of-three ‘wildcard’ series. Even the Dodgers could be vulnerable in a best-of-three.
An upset is what the Blue Jays, the American League’s No. 8 seed, were visualizing when they took on No. 1 Tampa Bay Rays.
Hyun Jin Ryu, the Jays’ off-season free-agent acquisition, should be good for one victory in Tampa Bay, but Toronto’s pitching gets iffy after that. Offensively, the Jays aren’t a pushover. Bo Bichette is back in the lineup after missing about 25 games, and Teoscar Hernandez has enjoyed a breakout season with 16 homers. Other youngsters such as Cavan Biggio, Lourdes Gurriel, Jr., and Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., are also offensive threats. The Jays could surprise.
Actually, however, the Blue Jays are likely a year or two away from being legitimate contenders for the World Series. But hey, this is 2020, the weirdest year any of us can remember, so expect the unexpected.
• Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha, to area football fans: “If you are tweeting that the worst thing that has happened in 2020 is that Nebraska must play at Ohio State in Week 1 you really need to pay more attention to the news.”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler had to be scratched from a start after he tore the nail of his right middle finger while putting on his pants. As any good Philadelphian knows, what good is a guy if he can’t use his middle finger?”
• Patti Dawn Swansson, the River City Renegade: “The first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby, became the second leg, and the second leg, the Preakness Stakes, will be the third leg, and the third leg, the Belmont Stakes, became the first leg. I swear, there hasn’t been this much confusion about legs since Joe Namath did that pantyhose commercial in the 1970s.”
• Joel Beall of GolfWorld, on Matthew Wolff shooting a thirdround 65 at Winged Foot during the third round of the U.S.Open. “He did so hitting from spots requiring a compass rather than a yardage book, needing a weedwacker instead of a wedge.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Danny Lee withdrew from the U.S. Open after taking six strokes to make a four-foot putt. To give you an idea how bad it was, Lee was named an honorary New York Jet.”
• Daniel Rapaport in GolfWorld, on the final pairing in the U.S. Open at Winged Foot: “It was a two-horse race. A two-animal race, really. One man built like a bison, the other named Wolff.”
• Brad Dickson again: “In Nebraska high school football Franklin defeated Elba by a score of 60-6. The Elba coach said his players could’ve come back from such a deficit if only they were playing the Atlanta Falcons.”
• Dwight Perry again: A curling robot — named Curly, of course — went 3-1 in four matches against members of South Korea’s national teams. Even more impressive, Curly can reportedly grunt ‘Hurry! Hard!’ in 68 languages.”
• Ann Killion of the San Francisco Chronicle, on starting up a football season amid a pandemic: “The Power 5 conferences like to use the phrase ‘student-athlete.’ Maybe ‘lab rat’ is more appropriate.”
• Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: “Best way to make a Leaf fan cry? Show them the figures on Brayden Point’s contract. He’s been the Doug Gilmour of this year’s playoffs, high energy and high production, pulling in $4 to $5 million-plus less than Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.”
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South African family makes their home in Eston
Anew family has moved to Eston, Saskatchewan. Juandre and Helenka Bernard and their two young sons left their home country of South Africa and arrived at Eston earlier in September. After being self-quarantined for two weeks, Juandre was ready to begin his new position as a journeyman technician at Owens & Sweitzer.
Helenka explained the process her family needed to go through in order to move to Canada. “Our first choice was to leave South Africa, so we started looking at options. I know climate-wise, Australia seemed the way to go, but we love the way people are in Canada. We decided we’d like to raise our kids where they are allowed to play on the streets safely, and where people are gracious towards you. Even though it’s colder here, we had to make a move for our children.” The two Bernard boys are aged five and eight years.
Both Juandre and Helenka emphasized their love for South Africa and noted that it is truly beautiful with many untouched, picturesque areas; however, the culture has changed. “The entire lifestyle is not how I grew up. It’s no longer safe. You can have your house broken into in the middle of the day,” Helenka confessed. “It became impossible to get a job if you can’t prove your 70 percent of colour, and you can’t say anything about it, or they call you a
racist. We were working seven days a week at two jobs in order to feed our kids.” Juandre had his own workshop in South Africa, where he repaired agriculture and industrial equipment, and Helenka was a marketing designer and did photography on weekends.
As the couple prepared to move, they saved up everything they could. Someone introduced them to an agent who got Juandre a job interview. Then Juandre and Helenka sold everything they owned to pay the agent. It was a huge sacrifice for the young family, and a difficult choice to decide to leave all that was familiar behind, but they were willing to pay the price in order to live in a free and safe country.
“It was hard leaving close family, but you don’t get many opportunities to leave the country, so when you do, you take it,” Helenka said. “We are actually enjoying it a lot here. We are getting used to the cold; this fall weather is equal to our winter.”
Helenka was so concerned about Canada’s cold weather that most of the luggage she brought consisted of blankets, which are now being well used. “The kids are constantly using the blankets while watching TV. They are rolled up like sausages,” she said. But the boys are adjusting well, and both had learned English as a second language while in South Africa.
Nevertheless, living in Eston, Saskatchewan, is a big adjustment for the
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family. “It’s a different lifestyle completely,” Helenka said. “I’ve had to relearn how to cook.” And her children, who are accustomed to living in a hot country and running around barefoot, complain about wearing shoes.
Helenka, who is a lifestyle and wedding photographer, has already lined up some photoshoots. “I’ve already booked three family shoots,” she said. She calls her business “Photos by Helenka,” and her photos on Facebook are impressive.
“We’re just happy to be here, and we always have faith in God that He will
World Mental Health Day Oct. 10
look after us,” Helenka said. “It’s just an amazing experience to be here; I love seeing the kids playing outside.” The young mom expressed how grateful she was when a youngster brought over a bicycle for her oldest son.
“We’re coming to this town to stay; we’re not just trying to make a start here and then move on. We want to be part of the community.” Helenka concluded.
So if you see Helenka and Juandre and their boys, be sure to give them a warm Saskatchewan welcome; they will be sure to appreciate your kindness.
More Joy Movement offers help
“Awareness days like World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 are absolutely fabulous to open up the discussion about mental health, but I always think about Oct. 11, 12 and the rest of the year when people find themselves immersed in darkness or anxiety and don’t know what to do?” says Christalee Froese, founder of the More Joy Movement.
After suffering a nervous breakdown in 2011, Froese has made it her mission to get concrete mental health information out to the public.
“I’m living proof that there is help, there is recovery and there can be ‘more joy’ after going through even the worst of mental-health struggles,” said Froese who launched the More Joy Movement in 2019 after her book Journey to Joy struck a chord throughout the province.
Froese says with COVID-19 isolation and stress in full force this year, the need for mental health information is greater than ever.
“Health Canada predicts that 11 million Canadians will experience high levels of stress related to the Covid pandemic,” said Froese. “That’s 1 in 3 of us, so when you are at a traffic light and you are surrounded by traffic, you are also surrounded by many people who are living with stress, anxiety and depression.”
can help. Words of support come from famous Canadians such as Olympic rower Silken Laumann, a depression survivor, and NHL goalie Clint Malarchuk, a suicide-attempt survivor.
“They are small cards on a keychain so the idea is that you would put them in your backpack, purse or car to have in case something like a panic attack hits, or if you just need some encouragement on a tough day,” said Froese, adding that Saskatchewan Polytechnic has ordered 150 coping cards for students in one of its programs.
The More Joy Movement is launching ‘More Joy Coping Cards’ and ‘COVID Care Kits’ to mark World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10, 2020). The cards—which were created by mental health professionals and reviewed by social workers and psychologists (including Dr. Katherine Owen, clinical director of the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s Online Therapy Team)—are a deck of 30 cards with mental health information, coping tips and next steps.
The scientifically researched cards (created in partnership with Ontario’s Tina Chan, the creator of Panic, Stress and Anxiety cards) spell out exactly what depression and anxiety are, and offer tips about what
“Lots of people have approached me in despair because they know I have felt as dark and down as they are feeling and my go-to is to give them a set of coping cards because it spells out in black and white what you can do to cope, when to get help and where to find it.”
The affordable price of the coping cards ($20) and Covid Care Kits ($45) were made possible thanks to the Conexus Credit Union who awarded the More Joy Movement as a Kindness Capital Fund recipient this spring. The coping cards are being packaged in Covid Care Kits which can be delivered within Regina to friends, family members and co-workers. The kits include a ‘Huckit Bucket’ for worries (a coping tip suggested by Harvard Medical School), as well as local ‘joy’ cookies, masks and Froese’s book. Two dollars from the sale of every kit will go to help with the cost of counselling for those who are not covered by a work plan.
In addition, Froese’s book, which is currently in its third printing, is being incorporated into JoyLab 2.0 at the Saskatchewan Science Centre. Launch night on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Science Centre will feature an in-person talk by Froese (tickets include a set of coping cards and are $20 at sasksciencecentre.com). More Joy Coping Cards and Froese’s Journey to Joy book will be sold at the Science Centre gift shop as well.
To order More Joy Coping Cards or Covid Care kits online, visit morejoy.ca.
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Hogs – Farrow-to-Finish (600 animal units) on SW 29-2420 W3 in R.M. No. 259 about 8 km south of Eston.
Any person wishing to review the information submitted to Saskatchewan Agriculture may do so by:
a) contacting Andrew Wipf of Eston Farming Co. Ltd. (403-363-8696);
ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 19TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2020.
ARD LAW OFFICE
Barrister & Solicitor
Box 1898
Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0
Phone: 306-463-2626
Fax: 306-463-4917
E-mail: ard.law@sasktel.net
b) reviewing a copy of the application at Saskatchewan Agriculture office in Regina (306-787-6591) or Saskatoon (306-227-9593)
Written comments received prior to November 2, 2020 are welcome and may be provided to:
Andrew Wipf
Eston Farming Co. Ltd. Box 668, ESTON, SK S0L 1A0 or to:
Saskatchewan Agriculture Agricultural Operations PO Box 668, ESTON SK S0L 1A0
Public Notice –
RM of Oakdale No. 320
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Oakdale No. 320 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 2-2011, known as the Zoning Bylaw.
Intent: The proposed amendment will define and regulate hazardous substance storage, regulate water supply requirements, and provide further regulation for resource based uses in regard to setbacks, decommissioning, and meeting regulations and requirements of all levels of government. The proposed amendment will also identify mineral processing and related facilities as a discretionary use in the Agricultural District.
Affected Land: The proposed amendment will affect all land within the incorporated area of the Rural Municipality. The identification of mineral processing and related facilities as a discretionary use will only impact lands zoned in the Agricultural District.
Reason: The reason for the amendment is to address the potential proposal of a lithium extraction facility and to provide further general regulation regarding hazardous substance storage, water supply requirements, and resource-based uses.
Public Inspection: Any person may review the proposed bylaw at the R.M. of Oakdale No. 320 office during regular office hours. Copies of the bylaw will be made available.
Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing for the Zoning Bylaw amendment on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Coleville Community Hall, 203 Main Street Coleville, SK. The purpose of the public hearing is 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 prior to the hearing).
Issued at the RM of Oakdale No. 320 on September 28, 2020.
Gillain Lund Administrator
The miracle of room #217
LEORA SCHMIDT
thelivingword@mail.com
Some stories beg to be shared. Again and again. Here’s one: In the fall of 1987 an international student came to Andrews University and moved into room #217 Burman Hall. He was called Manny... In a short time he was involved in many campus activities. He was one of those high-impact Seminarians who wanted to be an active part of both the graduate and undergraduate programs.
E. Kindersley SK S0L 1S0 Bus. 306-463-4647 – Fax 306-463-6133 Kerrobert 306-834-5657 Kindersley.law@sasktel.net
prayed desperately for a miracle, but the fog of despair was so thick that his words seemingly were swallowed up. Discouraged, he left for the library. It was test week and he really did need to study for his winter quarter exams.
The months slipped quickly by. Now Manny needed only one more quarter to graduate. He had a job awaiting him back home and he was anxious to begin the next part of his journey. However, as he attempted to register for spring quarter he was confronted with that infamous “roadblock” called “financial clearance,” and it looked like the Sahara Desert before him. He needed $2,000 to register. He had no resources.
But he was so restless that he left the library, finding it impossible to concentrate enough to study. With a heavy heart and sagging shoulders he became aware of several sparrows splashing in a sidewalk puddle left from an unusually warm early morning rain. Stopping in his tracks, Manny implored the heavens, “Lord, You promised to take care of even the sparrows. Surely You can take care of me!” (see Matthew 10:2931)
Manny and his residence hall dean prayed beside the bed together in #217, thanking God for this amazing miracle. This miracle of Room #217 was shared with each occupant thereafter. It was pointed out as more like a shrine for Jean Emmanuel Nlo Nlo (Manny) who ministered after graduation in West-Central Africa. In their gratitude for God’s miracle gift he and his wife saved money from their pay checks each month to provide an endowment for room #217 for other struggling students who would occupy it. As the miracle of #217 continued one young man told his father, “I know that God knows the address to my room”. (Adapted from account by Donald Murray, men’s residence hall dean for 42 years.)
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Near despair, he headed back to Burman Hall. There in room #217 he knelt by his bed and
Comforted somewhat by this prayer, he hurried back to his room. As he opened the door he discovered a plain business-sized envelope just lying on the floor in his room. Hardly daring to breathe, he picked up the envelope and found $2,000 in crisp, new $100 bills. It was exactly what he had prayed for and exactly what he needed to register!
2019 Update: Donald Murray is still living in the same area and had recounted this story to the current resident hall dean of Burman Hall. The dean has been prompted to tell the story to the present and future students in Room #217 as an encouragement to their faith experience.
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SCHMIDT - David Clifford Schmidt – a hired man and farmer died peacefully on Sept. 24, 2020 at the Kerrobert Health Centre. David was born on June 4, 1943 (77 years). He was the second eldest child of fourteen children of Paul & Annie Schmidt of Major. SK. He grew up on a farm near Smiley, SK. David will be lovingly remembered by his children Donna (Neil) Cooke, Shelley (Brad) Bailey and Greg; as well as his grandchildren Matt (Sammie), Chelsea (Alex) and Nikki (Cody), Brett (Brooke) and Brandon. He was a hard-working man who was always checking crops and rainfall amounts. He enjoyed going to rodeos, playing cards and watching Hockey Night in Canada. He was always up on the news and politics. He loved to visit and share farming and cattle stories. Dad and Greg had a strong relation-
NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the R.M. of Oakdale No. 320 will consider an application for discretionary use development permit from Independent Energy Inc. at the Coleville Community Hall on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
The application proposes to expand the company’s production at their crude oil processing facility located at Ptn. SW 27-33-22 W3M from 16,000 barrels per day to 32,000 barrels per day.
As required by the R.M. of Oakdale’s Zoning Bylaw, notice of the date Council will consider the application is hereby being given in a newspaper circulating within the R.M. of Oakdale No. 320.
Gillain
Lund Administrator
Municipal Administrator Required
The RM of Newcombe is currently accepting applications for an Administrator. The RM Office is located in Glidden, SK which is 26 km South of Kindersley. The incumbent should possess excellent communication, public relations, and time management skills, as well as accounting and computer experience. Knowledge of MuniSoft software would be an asset. For a complete list of duties contact the RM office.
The successful applicant should, at minimum, have or be eligible for, a Rural Class “C” certificate. The RM of Newcombe No. 260 offers a competitive salary schedule and a comprehensive benefit package.
Applicants should submit a detailed resumé, outlining related experience and qualifications, including references and salary expected. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Apply to:
ship and Greg was often with Dad riding around in the tractor or feeding cows. David’s work here is done. He will be missed by friends and family.
May the roads rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rains fall soft upon fields And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
During this unprecedented time of a global pandemic the attendees at the funeral will be by invitation only. The service will be live streamed, recorded and made available at www.kindersleyfuneralhome.com under David’s obituary.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s memory to Kindersley West Central Abilities Inc. c/o Prairie Rose Floral & Gifts or Kerrobert Prairie Branches at phone 306-834-7307. Both organizations support people with disabilities.
Champion the truth
Iamvery concerned. You should be too. Recently, I read some statistics on how Canadians are navigating their way through the whole “Fake News” issue. Apparently, 69% of us cannot tell the difference between which news is real and which isn’t. I am alarmed. We all need to be.
Today, it seems that the real news is being drowned out by an avalanche of so-called “fake” news that is nothing more than opinion pieces and marketing strategies to get us to buy a product, vote a certain way or for some other nefarious motive.
When I read my newspaper, either online or in print, I can at least trust the journalism. I certainly don’t like all that I see but at least I have some recourse if I feel strongly about something that has been written. In an essence, I know where they live. Their shingle is above the door. They have a mailing address and a phone number.
Now I am concerned about the “real” part of the news. Much of it originates from newspapers and although we all love, and hate, the news that is being reported, I am very worried that it may go away, leaving us with only opinions and marketing sales tactics. I, for one, will not stand for this. You should not either.
To celebrate this year’s National Newspaper Week and give Canadians the chance to wear their support on their sleeve, News Media Canada has partnered with Canadian fashion designer Hayley Elsaesser to launch a limited-edition capsule collection, which includes a t-shirt, tote bag and face mask. All items will be emblazoned with the words “news” and “truth” in various languages spoken across Canada and proceeds will be donated to organizations that support Canadian journalism.
I will champion the truth during the National Newspaper Week and show my support for the Canadian news media industry. Please consider doing the same and help keep the “real” news alive.
To find out more about this year’s National Newspaper Week campaign, visit www.nationalnewspaperweek.ca.
