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fter more than 20 years of service each, two long-time members of the Sun West School Division Board of Education are retiring.

Margaret Irwin (Subdivision No. 1) and Barb Cowell (Subdivision No. 8 - Town of Rosetown), have decided not to contest the upcoming Board of Education election scheduled for November 9. Both were members of the first Sun West Board, when the school division was formed in 2006, and both had previously been members of legacy school division Boards.

Irwin was part of the Eston-Elrose Board and has 20 years of Board service while Cowell was with the Rosetown Board and has 23 years of Board service. In the picture above, Cowell is on the left and Irwin is on the right.

The Board meeting held October 27 in Rosetown was the last meeting for both members and they received a memorable farewell from their colleagues.

The other Board members praised the two women and repeatedly emphasized that they always put the interests of students first. They were described as “gracious,” “well-prepared,” “intuitive,” “reliable” and “passionate” and numerous comments were made about their ability to disagree without being disagreeable.

Scott Sander (Subdivision No. 5) said of Cowell that she was always “candid, straight-forward and would tell it like it is,” while he commented that Irwin “always weighed the benefits of both sides of an issue and always came out on the side of what was best for kids.”

Sue Lytle (Subdivision No. 4) indicated that she was in awe of both women. She said: “Your 20 years of volunteering, of sharing wisdom and of speaking your mind has been so valuable to the Board and the whole division.”

Karen Itterman (Subdivision No. 3), Ruth Griffith (Subdivision No. 9) and Sander, who

along with Cowell and Irwin had been part of the original Sun West Board, shared stories about meeting them prior to Sun West’s formation and reflected on the hard work that had been done when the legacy school divisions were amalgamated into Sun West.

Some of the more recent additions to Board, John Collins (Subdivision No. 6), Robert Dewey (Subdivision No. 2) and Cathy Morrow (Subdivision No. 7) all expressed their admiration for Cowell and Irwin as well as respect for their strong grasp of the work of the Board and how welcoming they had been to new Board members.

Collins commented that the board could “always count on you (Cowell) to have something to say and it provided an opportunity to make me think some more – and that’s a good thing.” He also commented that Irwin often made him think and after a while he would realize that was she said made “total sense.” Several Board members

commented on Irwin’s impressive knowledge of boundary and busing issues.

The Board members all indicated that Cowell and Irwin were excellent colleagues who added a lot of fun to the Board experience and they would miss the positive energy they brought to meetings and other Board activities.

In her concluding remarks, Boar Chair Itterman stated: “You (Cowell and Irwin) made a difference in the lives of so many students. Everything you have done has been huge!”

Irwin and Cowell thanked the Board members for their support and friendship. Cowell stated: “that after 23 years, I am going to miss you guys.

It will be weird not being part of the decision making for education but I know the school division is in good hands. Keep up the good work!” Irwin concluded: “It has been a big learning experience.

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Passing lane projects wrapping up for winter BRIAN ZINCHUK Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

REGINA – With winter on the horizon, major projects for the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure are wrapping up.

That includes a number of passing lane projects that have become Saskatchewan’s go-to method of improving highway capacity without twinning, and at a much lower cost.

Minister of Highways and Infrastructure Greg Ottenbreit spoke about the various projects by phone on Nov. 3.

Since the initial pilot project was done several years ago on Highway 10 between Balgonie and Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan has gone whole hog into passing lane development as a way to improve highway safety. Along the way, large portions of roadway have been repaved at the same time.

Some of the stretches between the new sets of passing lanes that weren’t repaved this year may be done in the future, if warranted, according to Ottenbreit. But other areas do not require repaving at this time.

He noted some areas will see improvements to intersections, such as on Highway 9 next year, for instance.

“The sections that need it are definitely going to be redone,” he said of repaving.

The Highways 10 and 9 corridor running from Melville to Yorkton, then Canora, has wrapped up. Potzus Construction Ltd. of Yorkton was the contractor, and during the late summer, they were paving around the clock, literally, to get it done.

“You’ll see, like the bigger cities, they’ll pave at night, because there’s less traffic and less hazards,” Ottenbreit said. “They took it upon themselves to do some paving at night to get the project finished on proper schedule.”

That stretch was a one-year project.

But Highway 39 between Milestone and Estevan is not complete, and there’s a reason for that. It’s a multiyear project, Ottenbreit said, noting, “That isn’t slated to be done until the end of next year.”

As of Oct. 26, there were still portions of that stretch that had substantial dropoffs on the side. “They’ll make things as safe as they possibly can,” Ottenbreit said.

The entire project, which started in 2018, encompasses 11 sets of passing lanes from Regina to Estevan. Two of those sets were done on Highway 6 south of Regina and were completed in 2018.

He said the Highway 39 project has five sets of passing lanes between Estevan and Weyburn. “Two were opened, on 39, between Estevan and Weyburn. And those are already complete. The whole project is a $78 million safety project that includes five sets, or 10 lanes in total, between

McTaggart and Milestone, and about 25 kilometres of paving.”

“Two of the four sets have opened north of Weyburn on Highway 39, and the contractors are working on both of those other projects during this week of the warm weather. And then, once construction does cease for the season, there shouldn’t be any reductions in speed.

They might not have the project completed, but they’ll make sure it’s safe for the winter.”

During the latter years of the oil boom, before the province’s revenue crashed by a billion dollars per years as a result of substantially lower oil prices, the Ministry of Highways and Transport was well into the planning of twinning Highway 39 from Regina to Bienfait. Up until that point, the province had embarked on significant twinning projects on Highways 1, 16 and 11 in the previous two decades.

The plan for Highway 39 was changed to passing lanes.

Ottenbreit said, “I know there was anticipation of possibly twinning that project. But when you look at the actual traffic flows, it doesn’t really warrant a full twining of that project. When that was talked about, the twinning, we really hadn’t done any passing lane projects yet, so when we started doing the first pilot project, between Fort Qu’Appelle and Regina, and then started rolling out some other ones, the safety was exemplary, and depending on the traffic flows, the passing lanes were more than adequate,” he said Ottenbreit added some twinning was done near Regina.

The cost of passing lanes versus twinning is roughly 25 per cent, he noted. It is done within the normal roadway easement, so you don’t have the land acquisition problems or environmental impact.

To Manitoba border Just as Highway 7 is the major route from Saskatoon to Calgary, Highway 16 from Saskatoon, to Yorkton, then the Manitoba border is the next major route to be done. Ottenbreit said there will be 13 to 15 sets of passing lanes on that route, all the way from the twinned portion near Saskatoon to the Manitoba border.

“There’s three sets on Highway 14, from Saskatoon to Asquith that are going to be done, three sets on Highway 12 from Martensville to Highway 312, three sets from Prince Albert to Shellbrook, and two sets on Highway 2, north of Prince Albert to Highway 263. So we’ve got quite a few different projects on the books for next year,” he said.

Highway 5 east of Saskatoon Highway 5, between Saskatoon and Highway 2, towards Humboldt, is seeing a multi-year project take place. On Nov. 3 the ministry said construction has ended for the season prior to completion due to the onset of cold weather, with temporary surfacing is in place for approximately three kilometres.

Ottenbreit said it’s a three-phase project. “Right now we’re doing the centre section where (there are) some of the more hazardous areas, with narrow roadway and quite large elevation changes.

So they’re doing a pretty good job of increasing sight lines widening the road and passing lanes in that central section.”

That includes shaving down some of the hills and improving slopes away from

the highway. That stretch had numerous small rises that make it difficult to see far enough to pass.

Ottenbreit said, “The next phase will be closer to Humboldt, as you get into Humboldt, to finish the passing lane section in there. And then the year after, the final phase will be the section from the centre section over to Saskatoon, which will include some twinning when you get closer to Saskatoon. So, I believe it’s 2022, by the time that last section is done.”

He noted anybody who drove that highway realized it was a very busy highway and needed some work to be done.

But while the Highway 5 project is underway, there can be delays 20 to 30-minute delays during construction. The Ministry has suggested alternative routes.

Infrastructure money The Saskatchewan Party government had touted its $7.5 billion infrastructure plan during the election. Ottenbreit said the work on Highways 9, 10, 39 and 5, and some of the work on Highway 7 were part of the normal Highways capital budget.

He noted, “This year we actually had the largest fall tender that the province has ever seen, about $468 million.”

The additional Highway 7 work, Highway 16, and the work around Prince Albert is all stimulus funds, he said. “Passing lanes are a big part of it, and also there’s a lot of thin membrane highways that we’re looking at doing as well, upgrading to improve the condition, as well as a handful of provincial parks.”

To Alberta border When it comes to Highway 7, the main route from Saskatoon to Calgary, he said there will be eight sets of new passing lanes. “By the time the Highway 7 project is done, they’ll connect us right over to the Alberta border.

Last year there were four sets from Rosetown to Fiske. This year, work was done near Kindersley. Next year will continue on to the Alberta border.

This is all part of a larger adoption of passing lanes throughout the province.

Ottenbreit said, “When we look at the next construction season, partly because of stimulus funding, and partly because of projects we were pushing to get complete as well, right now we’re doing pre-construction work on 24 to 26 new sets of passing lanes.”

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OPINION

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020

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Old soldier and young soldier talk about their battles JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

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he woman answered the door and a policeman asked how many people are in her house. When she replied “six”, he asked if he could come inside and check. The woman said, “No cause then there would be seven.”

Although this year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies may be carried out in a slightly different manner due to regulations, the degree of honour will not have diminished in any way.

Communities should be commended for continuing to honour Remembrance Day with suitable ceremonies, but how are all the younger soldiers acknowledged? Recently I listened to a segment of two veterans conversing. What made the conversation interesting was the fact the two individuals were from different generations.

John, a 95-year-old WWII war veteran, and Nicholis, a 34-yearold army veteran, answered questions which had been submitted by the public. John was the first to speak.

“I was in the Second World War. There were twelve of us. We took part in the North African campaign, and later went on to the invasion of Sicily. I was away for two years. In that day it was a different war. Some lads went to North Africa and never got home until way after D Day. It’s frightening to see what’s hap-

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pening in these modern wars.

You’re fighting an enemy and you don’t know who they are.

As long as we were going forward, we were going the right way,” John said about WWII. “I wouldn’t have liked to fight in modern wars.”

Thirty-four-year old Nicholis agreed saying, “You go from one war to another through the generations. I wouldn’t have liked to fight in your war; in my eyes being in a ship wasn’t safe,” he said to John, and he continued to share his story.

“We deployed to Belize for six weeks training in the jungle, then deployed to Iraq in 2006.

After that we were deployed to Kosovo, then were deployed to Afghanistan,” he explained.

The elderly gentleman looked at the young man with such compassion and said, “So you’ve been through quite a lot, son.” The young man nodded his head.

The next question asked what their feelings were towards the enemy. Nicholis replied, “I didn’t have any hate for them.

I think it was one of the reasons I left the army, because I didn’t believe in it in the end. I felt like I was equal to them.”

John also answered the question. “We fought to win the war; that was bred into you. It took until 1970 until I could see my way clear. I don’t feel anything towards them now.”

The two men described be-

ing in the heat of the battle. John said, “Whenever you’re in imminent danger, planes come at you, you have to fight back. You had a shield, you look through the gap so to speak. It gave you a bit of feeling of comfort and safety,” he chuckled.

Nicholis described the battle, saying “Once you got into the fire fight, you never can tell what was going to happen but you knew it was going to be like a well oiled machine; everyone did what they were trained to do.”

The next question asked was how do you think soldiers are viewed in society. Nicholis replied, “It all depends how the media portrays them. After Iraq the media portrayed us as killers. In Afghanistan we were portrayed as heroes.”

John replied, “The war had lasted so long, everyone was glad to see the people back home. I think people said thank you to most of the soldiers, sailors and service men for getting their freedom. They were glad to see the war over.”

Nicholis described the modern day war zone, saying “When you’re in a war zone you have that constant stress of what’s next, what’s next. You’re on constant alert, on high alert. If one person looks at you, you’re ready to fight to save a life. So you come back home and somebody looks at you that way and you’re already in fight mode.

It’s been 12 years and that’s still there.”

When asked if he ever lost a member of his company, all Nicholis said was, “We lost quite a lot of our regiment. I’ll leave it at that.”

As for injuries sustained, John said he had a back fracture, but nothing serious. Nicholis said he had a few sprains and a broken wrist, but added “The major one was mentally. As you know that’s a massive epidemic - mental health. For 13 years I suffered, really suffered. Now I’ve got my family, I’ve got to keep straight. A lot of soldiers are suffering.”

In response to the question, “Do you miss the forces?” John replied, “That’s a good question.

I don’t think I missed it. I was away four and a half years. I was glad to get out.”

Nicholis answered, “A lot of lads say they miss the army and wish they could go back. It’s such a routine and it’s your life and you do that for years. I don’t miss it. I miss the comradery. I miss fire fights; I miss teaching it. But that’s a passion and you can replace any passion.”

As for regrets, John said, “No regrets really. I am proud I was a part of it. It took all my youth, but if I hadn’t been there I would have missed quite a lot.”

Nicholis agreed saying, “I don’t think I regret it because of what I gained from it.”

The two soldiers were asked if they wanted to tell their stories? John thought telling his story might help the younger generation. “They don’t know about my war, they don’t know about your war. People hear and realize it’s part of history I would think.”

Nicholis responded, “I suffered; I went into a dark place for ten years. But since I left, I started a new project and I’ve been talking about my career, my story, my mental health. It’s helping me, helping me talk about it, my struggle. Anytime someone mentioned the military I would walk away; I’m still like that way a bit now. More importantly I do it to help others. Guys who haven’t left the house in two weeks, wouldn’t answer the phone, come across my story, listen to my story, say that’s worse than me, and stand up and walk out the front door and they give it a go. If you save one it’s worth it,” he concluded.

John looked at the young man with eyes brimming with understanding and said, “I wouldn’t have known your story if I wouldn’t have listened to you. I’ve learned a lot from you.”

They shook hands, connecting beyond physical touch. They understood each other in ways that civilians never could. They bestowed honour on one another, not only on Remembrance Day, but every day.

Moe wise to tell us to mask up

he decision to order those in the three biggest cities to mask up was not an easy one.

Full marks to Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab for making it.

Notwithstanding the delay in making this call that likely could have come sooner, both deserve credit for making the tough call to implement 28-day mask-wearing order in public spaces in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert that went into effect on Friday. Further credit should go to both of them for strongly encouraging mask use everywhere in the province, while refraining from making this a provincewide order.

Also, it was wise to reduce household gatherings to 10 people from 15.

Here’s why these measures are important to Saskatchewan right now: Total COVID-19 cases hit 3,373 with 842 active cases. Yes, 2,506 have recovered, but 25 have died from a virus for which there is no vaccine. How soon a vaccine will be developed or whether one will be developed at all remains the question.

The problem that Moe and Shabab

have in issuing such an order is really wanted to do the right thing by doing their part to stop the virus spread. two-fold.

And let us make no mistake that The first is somewhat of Moe’s own political making in that he did frame masks do stop the virus spread.

The second big problem for Moe additional and more stringent measures and Shahab implementing imposed by government anything related to masks is viewed as going backis all the misinformation wards — something that on mask-use wrapped in a Moe insisted he would not lot of politics. do.

It is rather easy to “We will not have to wonder the Internet or have an economy-wide YouTube and find some shutdown. We understand bizarre source of pseudothe virus much better,” science or ones that are deMoe near the end of last liberately false preaching month’s general election that masks are even inefcampaign. fective or even contributSome clearly interpret MURRAY MANDRYK ing to the spread. mask order as a step backPolitical Columnist Please, talk to a doctor wards. It isn’t. Really, it instead. Any family doctor enhances an economic reyou entrust with your health will tell covery.

Because many nationwide retailers you differently. have a national or international polSadly, far too many are more eager to icy on mask use in their premises, it’s listen to rhetoric generated from south required in a lot of stores. What last of the border. Some of them eagerly tie week’s announcement really does is it to the federal Liberal government of level the playing field for all retailers, Justin Trudeau, which is truly bizarre. including smaller ones who simply

There are umpteen legitimate reasons for you be peeved at Trudeau and the federal Liberals. This isn’t one of them.

We need to instead focus on is where we are headed in this fight because the growth in COVID-19 cases suggests we are not in a good place.

Perhaps we don’t have the problems of our neighbours in Manitoba that saw total cases quadruple in Manitoba during October or in in that have nine times as many cases despite only four times the population.

But our numbers show we have our own problems with rapidly rising cases in this second wave.

It too us until May 6 (54 days to hit 500 cases, until July 22 (67 more days) to hit 1,000 cases, until Aug. 12 (21 more days to hit 1,500 cases and until Oct. 8 (56 more days) to hit 2,000 cases. However it then took only 14 more days to 2,500 (Oct 22), and eight more days to hit 3,000 (Oct. 30).

This is not where we need to be.

Mask up — not just when you are in the cities but whenever you go out.

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LEST WE FORGET

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cross Canada, Legion Branches are the cornerstone of their communities. The Kindersley Legion Branch #57 is no exception.

The Kindersley Legion Branch was formed in December of 1918 when eight veterans of World War I organized the Great War Veterans Association. The first president was W.B. Thompson. The meeting place, named “The Hut,” was located two doors west of the present Legion Hall.

In 1926, the name was changed to The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League. It became The Royal Canadian Legion in 1960.

In 1946, Kindersley’s Legion obtained the Orange Hall. It became the centre of Legion activities and still serves the community today. Extensive renovations have been done over the past few years. A new roof, front steps, windows, doors, upgraded electrical and a refinished hardwood floor on the upper level have kept the Hall very functional.

Last week I had the opportunity to meet with Sgt of Arms David Burke and Treasurer Ernie Krepps of the Kindersley Royal Canadian Legion Branch #57 in preparation for Remembrance Day. They were more than happy to give me a tour of the Hall and tell me some stories.

The walls are adorned with photos of veterans and other memorabilia. Ernie was eager to show me some photo albums that contained newspaper clippings and pictures from Legion events. In particular, one was the cover of Maclean’s magazine from June 7, 2004, which featured a drawing of Len Warman from Kindersley, done in Ottawa in 1942 just prior to his shipping out for England in World War II. The magazine was paying tribute to the 60th an-

Sgt of Arms David Burke and long-time Legion member Ernie Krepps. niversary of the D-Day Invasion in 1944.

David told a fascinating story of Private Wilfrid Fakeley killed in action at Passchendale on November 10, 1917.

One day, they were cleaning at the Kindersley Anglican Church. There was an old cardboard box that was ready for the garbage pile. Someone decided to look before the box was tossed, and inside was Private Fakeley’s wooden cross from Passchendale. David said

you could tell the mud line on how far the two pieces of picket fence were stuck in the ground. Stamped in copper were his Regiment number, his name, rank and the day he fell. The Legion has since donated it to the Kindersley and District Museum.

“It’s so surreal to me. Very few of those crosses make it home, said David.

Nobody knows how that cross got there.

How many years was it in the basement

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of that church? Decades.”

Ernie takes me for a quick tour and points out a picture on the wall. “If you don’t know what that is, I’m gonna whack ya.”

Thankfully, I knew that it was the Vimy Ridge Memorial.

“Very good. You got it!”

Branch 57 has been host to numerous Zone, District and Provincial sporting events. In 1997 it hosted the Dominion Senior’s Curling. It has had Provincial winners in curling in 1964 men’s, 1975 men’s, 1987 and 1989 mixed. One of the fellows looked familiar in the curling championship photo. A much younger and darker haired, David Burke! We all shared a chuckle over that.

The Legion always has and still supports many community projects.

Through the years, the Branch has made substantial donations to the hospital, senior citizens hall, and the rinks, to name a few.

“It wouldn’t be possible without the tremendous support from the community, said Burke. I can’t thank this community enough.”

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Legion has been unable to host its monthly suppers, which is how they raise a lot of their funds. They did hold a successful Toy Run back in September, and the annual Poppy Canvas started on October 30.

The Legion understands the importance of honouring past sacrifices and acknowledging the courage of those who served and still serve today.

Through Remembrance Day ceremonies, which will be virtual this year, the Poppy Canvas and more, the Legion helps Canadians to honour and remember. There is no doubt that the Kindersley Branch continues to do their part, even in these uncertain times.

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Kids Blast is back!

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the new facility offers numerous advantages for After months of mov- Kids Blast. “We definiteing, shifting and renovat- ly have more space and a ing, Kids Blast launched nice kitchen,” Pastor Kelly its kick-off night at 7:00 said. “We can certainly acp.m. on October 19th at its commodate people in the new location at 401 - 4th entrance a lot easier than Avenue West in Kinder- in the previous building.”

Back in February of sley. Pastor Kelly Froese at New Life Community 2020, Kids Blast was runChurch explained, “We’re ning on all cylinders, but still in the construction came to an abrupt halt phase, so we’re using the when Covid hit, but it’s finally back on the calendar. hall for all activities.”

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junior helpers, the club runs smoothly. Intern Pastor, Melanie Solano, who studied at Eston Bible College, has also been a big help. Pastor Melanie has been at New Life Community Church since the beginning of the summer months.

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Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs PROVINCE SASKATCHEWAN appearing opposite the land and title numberOF described in the following list are fully paid before Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite landanand title number the following list are fullythe paid before the 11th day January 11,the 2021, interest based ondescribed a tax lieninwill be registered against land. of January, 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note:Note: A sum for for costs in an required by subsection 4(3)4(3) of The TaxTax Enforcement ActActis A sum costs in amount an amount required by subsection of The Enforcement is included in the amount shown against each parcel. included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

Title No.

Total Arrears*

Costs

LOT 1-BLK/PAR H-PLAN 86S27967 EXT 0 LOT 6-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN G457 EXT 0 LOT 7-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN G457 EXT 0 LOT 8-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN G457 EXT 0 LOT 9-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN G457 EXT 0 LOT 6-BLK/PAR 5-PLAN 74S18449 EXT 0

115679773 144333413 144333424 144333457 144333468 109407382

2,522.32 4,507.22

372.00 372.00

Total Arrears and Costs 2,894.32 4,879.22

1,139.88

372.00

1,511.88

* On January 1, 2021 the 2020 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the * On January 1, 2021 the 2020 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to property tax enforcement Penaltyproceedings. is calculated toPenalty the date ofis the Notice andtowill remove from the property from proceedings. tax enforcement calculated thecontinue date of tothe Noticeasand will continue to accrue as applicable. accrue applicable.

Dated this 30th day of October, 2020 Charlotte Helfrich, Administrator

Dated this 30th day of October, 2020

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Bible stories. Kids travel to various activity centres that focus on a single Biblical principle each week.

“The focus is the three F’s: fun, friendships and faith,” Pastor Kelly explained. “We want the kids to have all three.”

Unlike previous years, the New Life Community Church wasn’t able to put up their bouncer castles in Baker Park for kids to enjoy every week. This was also an opportunity to invite kids to Kids Blast in the fall. Now they’re back and offering children the opportunity to start the week off right with a fun evening at Kids Blast!

“The kids were excited to be back for sure,” Pastor Kelly said. “I don’t think kids have much to do these days. It feels like the kids are getting hit the hardest since all the programs have been shut down. Social distancing is harder with kids. It just feels like they’ve been missing out.”

But kids don’t need to miss out any longer; they’re welcome to join the fun on Monday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., and bring a friend too. It’s not only fun, but it’s free!

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

RURAL MUNCICIPALITY OF CHESTERFIELD NO. 261

Charlotte Helfrich, Administrator

PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 13th day of January, 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

PART

SECTION

TWP

RANGE

Meridian

TITLE NO.

138155407 138155711 138155902 142671348 138155924 138156004 138156026 138156048 138155991 138156037 138155395 138156060 138155272 138155362 138155755 138155834 138155845 138155878 102743209 102745414 102745436 129149488 146035470 146035469 146035458 146035447 134859112 134859099

NW SW SE NE

14 14 15 22

24 24 24 26

27 27 27 25

3 3 3 3

PT NW

22

26

25

3

SE NW 2019 ARREARS NW SW SE

22 31 27 27 36

26 26 26 26 26

25 26 27 27 27

3 3 3 3 3

SW

36

26

27

3

SE NE NW SW PT NE

3 15 15 15 26

24 24 24 24 27

29 29 29 29 28

3 3 3 3 3

PT NW

26

27

28

3

SE SW

1 1

27 27

27 27

3 3

ARREARS & PENALTIES

ADVERT. COSTS

TOTAL ARREARS

$1,194.72 $1,190.21 $1,219.10 $500.11

$11.61 $11.61 $11.61 $11.61

$ $ $ $

1,206.33 1,201.82 1,230.71 511.72

$563.99

$69.66

$

633.65

$778.01 $1,216.79 $1,131.34 $1,081.05 $1,032.29

$11.61 $11.61 $11.61 $11.61 $23.22

$ $ $ $ $

789.62 1,228.40 1,142.95 1,092.66 1,055.51

$1,069.28

$23.22

$

1,092.50

$459.26 $305.37 $610.13 $271.13 $72.15

$11.61 $11.61 $11.61 $11.61 $23.22

$ $ $ $ $

470.87 316.98 621.74 282.74 95.37

$65.28

$23.22

$

88.50

$1,965.18 $1,884.60

$11.61 $11.61

$ $

1,976.79 1,896.21

& COSTS

Dated this 9th day of November, 2020 Tosha McCubbing, Treasurer

Drilling activity flat at 17 rigs working BRIAN ZINCHUK Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

ESTEVAN– Saskatchewan’s active drilling rig count has remained flat since Oct. 10, with 17 rigs in the field as of Nov. 2, according to Rig Locator (riglocator.ca).

The active drilling rig count is the leading indicator of activity in the oilpatch.

There have between 16 and 18 rigs working over the last three weeks in Saskatchewan, most of them for Crescent Point Energy Corp. It is an improvement from the late spring and early summer, when there were no drilling rigs at all working in Saskatchewan.

But it is still a lot less than the same time period for the previous two years, and dramatically less than activity levels during the oil boom, which ended in 2014.

On Oct. 31, 2019, there were 33 rigs working in Saskatchewan. On the same date in 2018, the number was 59.

Canada-wide, drilling activity remains dramatically depressed. On Oct. 31, there were 89 rigs working across Canada. In 2019, that number was 148, and in 2018, it was 226. Alberta and Saskatchewan make up for the bulk of the lower numbers.

On Oct. 31, Alberta had 53 rigs working, compared to 98 in 2019 and 145 in 2018.

For the first time this year, British Columbia slightly edged out its previous two years’ performance. There were 19 rigs working in B.C. on Oct. 31, compared to 12 in 2019, and 15 in 2018.

Manitoba had one rig working.

Of the 17 rigs working in Saskatchewan, one was drilling for helium for North American Helium Inc. at Consul. Another was drilling for potash for Mosaic Canada ULC at Esterhazy.

Crescent Point accounted for the majority of the rigs drilling for oil, with nine rigs scattered throughout the province. In southeast Saskatchewan, two areas saw concentration – three rigs near Stoughton in the Viewfield area, and two south of Oungre. It had two rigs working near Shaunavon, at Rapdan and Clintonville, in southwest Saskatchewan. The last two were working at Dodsland in west central Saskatchewan.

Also in west central Saskatchewan, Teine Energy Ltd. had a rig at Avon Hill, northeast of Kindersley, and another at Dodsland. Baytex Energy Ltd. also had a rig northeast of Kindersley, and a second one southwest of Kerrobert, at Prairiedale.

In northwest Saskatchewan, Serafina Energy Ltd. had one rig working at Prince, north of North Battleford.

Husky Energy, which recently announced a merger with Cenovus Energy Inc., had one rig working at Vawn.

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A November Masters? Bring it on!

n the midst of what is normally football, hockey and basketball season, the big event on the sports calendar this week is the Masters at Augusta, Ga. In November.

Of course, it’s 2020, the year of abnormal everything. In fact, another Masters tournament, the 2021 version, will be played five months from now.

Storylines abound, besides the obvious one about playing this ‘rite of spring’ in November, when the azaleas won’t be blooming, the green grass might have tinges of brown and the crowd roars will be non-existent. Warm spring breezes may be replaced by cool northerly winds and none of the Masters’ participants really know for sure how the ball will react on the greens. It’s November, after all.

Trying to pick a winner is a fool’s game, because some of the recent PGA Tour winners have been lesser-known players such as Hudson Swafford, Martin Laird, Stewart Cink and Jason Kokrak, and the sport’s current biggest name, Bryson DeChambeau.

So, instead of trying to foretell what will happen at Augusta this week, what follows are names of a few players to

watch, with compelling reasons to do so.

DeChambeau — He has upset the golfing world with prodigious, 350-yard-plus driving, adding 40 pounds to his frame and developing swing speeds otherwise unseen. He dominated September’s U.S. Open as a result, and has told the world he plans to hit the ball even further at Augusta, thanks to recent experimentation with a 48-inch driver, the longest allowed by the game’s rules.

Dustin Johnson — The guy who dominated the end of last season by winning one of the playoff events plus the Tour Championship, and ultimately was named Player of the Year, comes into Augusta on the recovery side of COVID-19. How he’ll perform after being away for a long spell is unknown.

Rory McIlroy — This is the only major tournament McIlroy has not won, and every year the hype surrounding his quest for the career ‘Grand Slam’ seems to paralyze him, and throw him off his game.

Will this be the year he settles down and finally wins his first Masters?

Tiger Woods — How lame would a golf-themed column be without somewhat of a focus

on the greatest golfer who ever lived? Woods is the defending champion, having shocked the world by winning the 2019 event 19 months ago. Woods has played very little recently, and has had poor results, and a strong performance at Augusta this week would be another major surprise. But hey, he’s Tiger Woods, and he wasn’t supposed to win last year, either.

So, let’s get ready to kick off … er, tee off.

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Ray Ciccarelli, the unsuccessful NASCAR truck-series driver who threatened to quit over the sport’s Confederate flag ban, is now hedging on that. His fans are happy. Both of them.”

• Patti Dawn Swansson, the River City Renegade, on researchers in Finland claiming they’ve found a cure for hangovers: “If true, it’ll be the greatest discovery since Sandy Koufax found the strike zone in the 1960s.”

• A question from RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “If the White Sox merged with the Red Sox, would they be the Pink Sox?” • Nick Canepa, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, not surprised that the Steelers are proficient in the two-minute offence: “Big Ben should be great at clock management.”

• Patti Dawn Swansson again, on Bill Johnson being named GM of the Arizona Coyotes: “Hey, I can think of worse jobs. Cleaning up after the circus elephants comes to mind.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Federal agents are questioning USC football players in connection to a fraud investigation. And the penalties could be stiff. Some of the players may be forced to attend classes.”

• Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports, on the receiver-heavy Tampa Bay Bucs signing troubled veteran Antonio Brown: “It seems like the Buccaneers

are hitting on 20 in blackjack, hoping for an ace.”

• Greg Cote again, after Dodgers’ Justin Turner celebrated and hugged teammates on the field after the game during which he was pulled because of a positive COVID-19 test: “So congratulations, Justin Turner. Not for your World Series ring. For being the new, grinning face of oblivious, callous disregard for our most deadly health plague in a century.”

• Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha: “In the battle to see who’s really carried the Patriots all these years Brady and Gronk have taken a clear lead over Belichick. Maybe the evil genius is really just evil.”

• Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: “NBC needs to replace the retiring Doc Emrick on its hockey broadcasts, which is like trying to replace Frank Sinatra as lead singer.”

• Fark.com: “Jimmy Kimmel to Clayton Kershaw and Cody Bellinger: ‘Was it easier to win the World Series when the other team wasn’t cheating?’”

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The Enlightened Dance Corp family keeps on growing I

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST VILLAGE OF SMILEY PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

VILLAGE OF SMILEY

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs PROVINCE SASKATCHEWAN appearing opposite the land and title numberOF described in the following list are fully paid before Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite landan and title number described the following list are fully the paidland. before the 11th day January 11,the 2021, interest based on a tax lieninwill be registered against of January, 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note:Note: A sum forfor costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3)4(3) of The TaxTax Enforcement A sum costs in an amount required by subsection of The EnforcementAct Actis is included in the amount included in the amount shown against eachshown parcel.against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

Title No.

Total Arrears*

Costs

LOT 7-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G470 EXT 0 LOT 8-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G470 EXT 0 LOT 23-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G470 EXT 0 LOT 1-BLK/PAR 4-PLAN G470 EXT 0 LOT 2-BLK/PAR 4-PLAN G470 EXT 0 LOT 14-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G470 EXT 0 LOT 15-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G470 EXT 0

113584473 113584484 113584596 143513490 143513535 149861841 149861852

478.89

356.00

Total Arrears and Costs 834.89

479.75 378.41

356.00 356.00

835.75 734.41

479.75 486.62

312.00 312.00

791.75 798.62

January 1, 2021 the taxes 2020will taxes will become and be amount added required to the amount to * *OnOn January 1, 2021 the 2020 become arrears andarrears be added to the to removerequired the remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the propertyand fromwill tax enforcement Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to Notice continue toproceedings. accrue as applicable.

Dated this 4th day of November, 2020 accrue as applicable.

Charlotte Helfrich, Administrator

Dated this 4th day of November, 2020

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Charlotte Helfrich, Administrator

VILLAGE OF BROCK

PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com

n spite of all the challenges set before them since March, Enlightened Dance Corp (EDC) has managed to keep on dancing. Lindsay Bailey from EDC explained. “We had to shut down our studio completely in March, which was really hard on the dancers. And we were unable to attend any competitions and couldn’t host our year-end recital.”

However the shut down didn’t stop the dancers. “We continued with some online classes and encouraged at-home fitness and activity, running contests to promote physical movement and dance at home,” Lindsay continued. “We enjoyed connecting through an online platform, even when we couldn’t be in class together.”

In September of this year, dance classes resumed once again, with the necessary adjustments being made.

Classes are limited to twelve participants, and the studio is cleaned daily with students sanitizing and wiping down barres between classes.

“We’re so thankful for the large space we have to run our studio that allows so much room for our dancers,” Lindsay added. The studio is located at 800 - 12th Avenue East.

Though the dance studio was expecting fewer students this dance season, they were pleasantly surprised. “We actually grew this year by a few students, landing us at 98 students this season,” Lindsay said. ”Our students are like our family, and each member brings something to our team.”

Those sentiments are shared by the people who are a part of EDC. A testimonial by Sherry Bacon on EDC’s face-

book page said, “It has been a positive experience to watch my girls’ self confidence grow, in their own way through the people that have surrounded them in their dance groups and through their instructors. We are thankful to call EDC our second home and are glad we have somewhere we feel connected. We feel supported by our ‘family’ in whatever we choose to dream of achieving.”

Included in that family are staff members Shalyn Kennedy, Richelle Ortman, Heather Boisvert, Jensen Reichert, Samantha Roberts as administrative assistant, and Randi Hawking leading the parent committee.

The students range from Tiny Tots (2-3 years) to recreational classes (6-10 years), and the competitive program (6 - 14 years). Classes include acro, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, stretch and strength and yoga.

The one common factor among all the students is their excitement to be back in the studio. “The students have all been so excited to be back! They have all been working hard and challenging themselves to get back to where they were when we left off six months ago,” Lindsay said. “That determination is a great quality to see!”

This dance season, it’s that same determination and hard work that has resulted in Enlightened Dance Corp’s family of dancers growing, in spite of all the hurdles they have faced.

“It brings a lot of joy when you see the kids achieve something they’ve been working hard to get. It’s great seeing them build friendships with each other; we love our EDC family!” Lindsay concluded.

VILLAGE OF BROCK

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN appearing the land andThe titleTax number described theunless following list are and fullycosts paidappearing before Notice isopposite hereby given under Enforcement Actinthat the arrears opposite landan and title number described the following list are fullythe paid before the 11th day January 11,the 2021, interest based on a tax lieninwill be registered against land. of January, 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note:Note: A sum forfor costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3)4(3) of The TaxTax Enforcement ActActis A sum costs in an amount required by subsection of The Enforcement is included in the amount shown against each parcel. included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY LOT 6-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 7-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 8-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 9-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 2-BLK/PAR 9-PLAN G463 EXT 0 LOT 3-BLK/PAR 9-PLAN G463 EXT 0 LOT 4-BLK/PAR 9-PLAN G463 EXT 0 LOT 15-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 16-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 2019 ARREARS LOT 20-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 21-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 4-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 5-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 6-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 7-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 5-BLK/PAR 7-PLAN G214 EXT 0 LOT 6-BLK/PAR 7-PLAN G214 EXT 0 LOT 7-BLK/PAR 7-PLAN G214 EXT 0 LOT 8-BLK/PAR 7-PLAN G214 EXT 0 LOT 17-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 18-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 19-BLK/PAR 3-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 15-BLK/PAR 4-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 16-BLK/PAR 4-PLAN G115CNV EXT 0 LOT 11-BLK/PAR 8A-PLAN G463 EXT 0 LOT 12-BLK/PAR 8A-PLAN G463 EXT 0 LOT 13-BLK/PAR 8A-PLAN G463 EXT 0 LOT 14-BLK/PAR 8-PLAN G214 EXT 0 LOT 15-BLK/PAR 8-PLAN G214 EXT 0 LOT 1-BLK/PAR 9-PLAN G463 EXT 0 LOT 12-BLK/PAR 12-PLAN G853 EXT 1 LOT 5-BLK/PAR 13-PLAN 66S10432 EXT 0 LOT 6-BLK/PAR 13-PLAN 66S10432 EXT 0 LOT 3-BLK/PAR 7-PLAN G214 EXT 0 LOT 4-BLK/PAR 7-PLAN G214 EXT 0

Title No.

Total Arrears*

Costs

144125872 144125906 144125917 152287735 145963446 145963468 145963479 148853313 148853335 146583063 146583074 117485848 117485859 149604420 149632386 144159969 144160017 142225039 142368273 117486209 117486210 117486221 134522490 134522513 143830199 143830201 143830212 117486973 117486984 144647039 138232728 117487659 117487660 149470814 149470836

7,532.19

342.00

Total Arrears and Costs 7,874.19

426.46 646.53

298.00 298.00

724.46 944.53

1,837.08

342.00

2,179.08

2,571.26

342.00

2,913.26

332.68 520.53 1,666.64

290.00 290.00 290.00

622.68 810.53 1,956.64

3,408.32

290.00

3,698.32

1,532.21

342.00

1,874.21

961.69

342.00

1,303.69

1,543.37 332.85

290.00 290.00

1,833.37 622.85

332.85 332.85 3,017.95 3,331.56 4,436.93

290.00 290.00 342.00 342.00 342.00

622.85 622.85 3,359.95 3,673.56 4,778.93

565.21

342.00

907.21

January 1, 2021 the taxes 2020will taxes will arrears become be amount added required to the amount to * *OnOn January 1, 2021 the 2020 become andarrears be addedand to the to removerequired the remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the propertyand fromwill tax enforcement Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to Notice continue toproceedings. accrue as applicable.

Dated this 30th day of October, 2020 accrue as applicable.

Charlotte Helfrich, Administrator

Dated this 2nd day of November, 2020

Project Manager Contract – Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility Responsibilities - The Rural 44 Water Utility Pipeline Utility Board is seeking an individual to serve as the Project Manager during the anticipated Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility’s rural water pipeline project, which is to service the RM of Snipe Lake, and parts of the RM of Newcombe and Kindersley. The project will go to tender over the next few weeks with an anticipated construction start date of spring, 2021.

The successful candidate will act as the liaison between the Engineer and Rural 44 Board.

They will interact with subscribers and land owners along the routes of the water line, answering general questions from the public, managing the day to day operation under the direction of the Rural 44 Board, and any other reasonable and necessary duties as may be required from time to time by the utility. It is anticipated that work outside normal business hours will be required.

Experience and Background - Proven organizational and communications skills, both written and verbal, are an asset. Knowledge of the municipality and rural water pipelines are also assets. However, training on rural water pipelines can be provided.

Remuneration - The candidate should submit their expected contract rate on a per hour basis. As this is a start-up project, the number of hours required is not known. The contract will be month to month and the successful candidate may be considered for the operational phase of the project if qualifications exist and the project proceeds as expected.

Start Date – please state your available date and the amount of time you could devote to these duties.

The competition will be kept open until a successful applicant is hired.

Rural 44 Water Pipeline Utility – Box 308, Eston, SK S0L 1A0 email: rm259water@sasktel.net, Ph: 306-962-3214 (RM of Snipe Lake)

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N1/2 6-35-26 W3rd and SW 6-35-26 W3rd Total Assessment 434,900 Total Oil Revenue $26,050, Total Cult Acres 406.

Tenders close Nov 25, 2020.

Check www.edgerealty.ca for conditions on tender go to Farmland listings or call Brad Edgerton at 306-463-7357.

Farmland for Sale by Tender R.M. of Chesterfield #261

E 1/2 35-27-25 W3rd Total Assessment $243,600 Total Cult Acres 266.

Tenders Close Nov 20, 2020.

Check www.edgerealty.ca for conditions on tender go to Farmland listings or call Brad Edgerton at 306-463-7357.

Farmland for Sale by Tender R.M. of Snipe Lake #259

SE 24-27-19 W3rd Total Assessment $188,900 Total Cult. Acres 161.

Tenders close Nov 27, 2020.

Check www.edgerealty.ca for conditions on tender go to Farmland listings or call Brad Edgerton at 306-463-7357.

Farmland for Sale by Tender R.M. of Milton #292

W 1/2 33-28-27 W3rd Total Assessment 330,300. Total Acres 320. Dugout on property. 2020 Crop Durum. Tenders close Dec. 3, 2020 at 3:00 pm.

Check www.edgerealty.ca for conditions on tender go to Farmland listings or call Brad Edgerton at 306-463-7357.

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Farmland For Sale By Tender

For Sale By Tender

R.M. of Milton #292

Land and Buildings NW 9-30-28 W3rd

Cult Acres 119

Oil Revenue 9380 per annum

Tenders will be accepted on the following parcels of land:

Assessment 95,200

Conditions of Offers: 1. All offers and inquiries to be submitted on or before Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

2. Highest or any offers not necessarily accepted 3. Persons submitting offers must rely on their own research, inspection of land as to conditions and No. of acres 4. Deposit cheque for 5% of the offered amount must accompany the offer. Cheque made payable to Edge Realty Ltd. in Trust (cheques will be returned to unsuccessful bidders) 5. No offers will be considered which are subject to financing 6. Mineral rights not included 7. Please forward all bids and inquiries to:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020

NW 26 21 26 W3rd - 160 Acres NW 15 22 27 W3rd - 159 Acres Located in the RM of Happyland No. 231.

Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned on or before 12:00 o’clock noon on DECEMBER 10th, 2020.

Steel buildings NOT included. Minimum consideration $325,000/parcel.

Not necessarily the highest or any tender accepted.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Obituary

HILL - Harry Edwin Hill, March 11, 1928 - October 30, 2020.

The family of the late Harry Hill, beloved husband of the late Doreen Hill, wish to announce his passing on October 30, 2020 at the ag of 92.

There will be a private family service held for Harry, November 14, 2:00 PM at the Flaxcombe Community Hall with Rev. Piotr Strzelecki officiating.

Harry was born March 11, 1928 in Kindersley, Saskatchewan to Robert and Muriel Hill. One of nine children. Raised on

the family farm, he attended Tennyson School to grade 10, then completed grades 11 and 12 in Flaxcombe. After that he attended the University of Saskatchewan where he graduated in 1949 with a two year diploma in agriculture.

Working, farming and accumulating land, he gradually made his way back to the farm in the late fifties and settled there in 1961. There he farmed two sections of land with his mom and dad for many years.

Harry was a talented carpenter and used those skills to benefit the community. He was involved in building the United Church Hall for Sunday school and a kitchen addition to the Community Hall in Flaxcombe.

He enjoyed woodworking as a hobby and gave away many homemade gifts to friends and family.

He took up flying in the winter of 1964 which turned into a lifelong passion. Time spent talking, observing or flying planes was always exciting for Harry. Combined with his carpentry skills, he would go on to build five aircraft.

Harry acquired the nickname of Mr. Co-op.

He spent 30 years on the board in different roles including president in both Kindersley and Flaxcombe.

He married Doreen Seward (nee Stead) in November 1986. Joy and happiness was abundant for both as they travelled between two homes.Summers on the farm near Flaxcombe and winters in Surrey, B.C. In 2009 they took up permanent residence at Caleb Village in Kindersley. Sadly in 2010 Doreen passed away. In 2018 Harry relocated to Eatonia Oasis Living.

Harry Hill was a loving husband, step father,

brother, son and uncle.

Predeceased by his wife of 24 years Doreen Hill.

Also predeceased by his step daughter Shannon Merlin. Mother and father, Muriel and Robert Hill. Brothers, Harold, David and Morris. Sisters, Joyce Callsen and Trudy Mayer. Sister-in-law Kay Hill. Brothers-in -law Jack Callsen, Elwood McHargue and Keith Stead.

Harry is survived by his step daughters Janine (Rod Sieppert) and Lois Seward. His sisters Mary McHargue, Wilma (Dwayne Brown) and Dorothy Hawtin. Sistersin-law Darlene Hill and Pat Stead. Brothers-inlaw Ian Mayer and Jack Stead (Edith) as well as an extended group of nieces, nephews and many friends.

With the best interests of all at heart, Harry will be forever remembered and dearly missed by friends and family for his kind caring ways.

THE LIVING WORD

The soldiers’ psalm

LEORA SCHMIDT thelivingword@mail.com

“During World War I, the 91st Infantry Brigade of the U.S. Expeditionary Army was preparing to enter combat in Europe.

Most of the men were ‘green’ soldiers who had never seen combat. Its commander, a devout Christian, called an assembly of his men where he gave each a little card on which was printed the 91st Psalm. They agreed to recite the Soldiers’ Psalm daily. The 91st Brigade was engaged in three of the bloodiest battles of World War One...While other American units similarly engaged had up to 90% casualties, the 91st Brigade DID NOT SUFFER A SINGLE COMBAT RELATED CASUALTY!” This abbreviated account of more recent warfare was written by Colonel Jack Mohr: “Some who read this will be war veterans.. who will better understand

the ‘gut-wrenching’ fear which comes when a man is under fire and cannot defend himself...I speak to you through personal experience gained in two wars (World War II and Korea). In both these wars I served as a front line infantryman, both in enlisted and officer grades. I have four Purple Hearts and numerous other decorations to show for this.

In Korea, I was the first American wounded and the first to be decorated, winning a Silver Star during the opening hours of that ‘no win’ war. I do not say this to brag, but to let you know I have been there and know whereof I speak.

“When the war began in Korea on June 25, 1950 I was working as an Advisor with a South Korean Regiment...I was what you might call a ‘nominal Christian,’ or as I like to put it, an ‘Alka Seltzer Christian,’ one who goes to church and ‘fizzes’ for an hour on Sunday morning, when it is convenient, then lives for the devil most of the rest of the week....

“I had seen a miracle take place in 1948, eighteen months before the Korean war began...a Communist attempted military coup occurred against the South Korean Government....After I was mistreated and fac-

ing a Communist People’s Court, God miraculously saved me from a Red firing squad. (The full gripping account is titled COMMUNIST TERROR IN PEACEFUL HEAVEN https://israelect.com/ re f e re n c e / J a c k M o h r / jm104.htm) “Four times during that abortive war, I went through the terrifying experience of being millimeters from death or serious injury, and four times a miracle occurred.

I had seen Korean soldiers falling like flies all around me, but It had not come nigh me, just as the Psalm states. I could not understand at that time, why YAHWEH GOD would spare an old reprobate like me, who had deliberately ‘spit in His face’ so many times. How can God take a man like this and turn Him into a ‘watchman on the wall of America?’ To me, this was also a miracle.

“One day, during the early days of the Korean War, as I casually looked through my Bible, which wasn’t too often, I’m afraid to confess, I came across the 91st Psalm. It was written especially for Jack Mohr. While I was not able to understand much of the symbolism of the book of Daniel or Revelation, here was something I could understand and apply to my life, for

I was seeing it take place every day. Just the day before, I had stood in the school yard of a little town as the enemy shelled us with heavy mortar fire. I saw a mortar round drop less than ten yards away, the explosion knocking me to the ground and deafening me for a week.

I did not get a scratch, yet several Korean soldiers, over 75 yards away, were killed or wounded. Why? Then when I read this Psalm, I understood why it was written for me, and for any other Christian who has been in, is, or will be in a position of danger.

It is a promise from YAHWEH, the Almighty God, as well as eternal hope to those who love Him and seek to serve Him. I start every day by reading it.”

Col. Mohr closes his remarks with these questions and an appeal to accept Jesus as Saviour: “Dear reader: Do you know my Saviour? Do you have the peace that ‘passeth all human understanding?’ Do you have the spiritual strength which would stand any trial that could be thrown against you? Do you have the power to take a stand for God and righteousness, no matter what anyone says against you? Do you know where you are headed when you die?”

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