The Kerrobert Chronicle - April 30, 2024

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Luseland hosts the wedding of the year

BY JOAN JANZEN

The wedding of the year took place on the April 26-27 weekend at Luseland. Luseland’s annual dinner theatre featured “The Engagement” by Jared Fischer and Kirk Meyers at the Luseland Homecoming Hall, Friday and Saturday evening, where guests were invited to the wedding of Marcia and Pugsley, whose vows were “till death do us part”.

The Pothole Productions team had worked extra hard throughout the week to ensure everything would run smooth-

The hall committee organized and sold the tickets for the performances, and all proceeds went to the Luseland Hall.

ly. An added attraction was a guaranteed 50/50 of $750 at the Saturday performance. The hall committee organized and sold the tickets for the performances, and all proceeds went to the Luseland

Hall. Saturday’s dinner tickets were sold out a week before performance day. A concession was on site for Friday’s family friendly performance, thanks to the Luseland Theatre Group who supplied goodies for the audience. An optional pizza supper was available from the Royal George Bar & Cafe. Saturday evening’s performance was followed by Time of Your Life Entertainment for a fun time of socializing and dancing. It was a weekend of great entertainment and fun for everyone who came out for either of the performances.

Cast members pictured from l-r: Bev Wenzel, Rita Davis, Leighton Finley, Keltie Wilson, Tanis Scheuerman, Brooklyn Malcolm, Jordyn Magnus and Kayla Pumfrey. COURTESY OF DEB SCHOLER

Village of Major resident raises funds for Crisis Centre

BY JOAN JANZEN

Thanks to the initiative taken by a resident of the Village of Major, funds were raised for the West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre. Talented musicians, Kinjo and Young provided entertainment for the fundraiser, which took place at the Major Hall on April 20th.

of wisdom, not the end.“ Spock (Star Trek)

Fiarra Nixon from Major hosted the event. “I’ve always wanted to hold an event like this to pay back the Crisis Centre who have helped me so much,” she said. “I chose Kinjo and Young as the entertainers. They ended their tour of Saskatchewan by doing this fundraiser and donated part of their fee to the Crisis Centre. They were fantastic!”

Save On Foods and the Kindersley Co-op pitched in by donating hamburgers, hotdogs and buns for the evening. Any food that remained after the evening concluded was given to the Crisis Centre for individuals they are helping to shelter.

“I had ten volunteers helping out. Special thanks to one woman behind the scenes, who did the posters and stuff,” Fiarra said. Donations of silent auction items also contributed to the success of the fundraiser.

A 2022 six-string electric guitar and case was donated by Rob and Gail Wiebe, as well as items from Mike’s Metal Art. Fiarra reported a grand total of $4,901.30 was raised and donated to the Crisis Centre, with approximately sixty people coming through the doors.

Michelle Weber, Executive Director of the Crisis Centre, spoke to the audience before the entertainment began. “She shared a lot, and it opened a lot of eyes,” Fiarra said. “A lot of people think the Crisis Centre doesn’t help in our area, but they cover a wide area. We achieved our goal of bringing awareness of what, where, why and who the West Central Crisis Centre is working so hard for.”

Before moving to Major, where she was able to find affordable housing and gain employment, Fiarra had constantly been on the move. She had lived in downtown east side Vancouver. “I have seen firsthand what happens to people when they can’t get support or help getting off drugs,” she said.

This single mother had been a victim of sexual assault, and her life had been in danger. “The threat was real; I was scared and ran to Whiterock, BC and worked for Angels Home Care Service,” she said.

After leaving BC and coming to Saskatchewan, she began writing stories for the New Canadian Stories Magazine. “I’m going to compile my stories in a book, and all proceeds will go to the Crisis Centre. Victims and survivors have found it helpful. They realize they can survive too and have a happy life,” she explained.

Her deep appreciation for the Crisis Centre began when she moved to Major. At that time, the centre offered her emotional support, care and counselling to help her heal from emotional trauma. The friendship they extended helped her realize there was someone who understood and cared.

“I’ve made good friends and am established in the community. I can wake up to birds singing and security; it’s just a lovely, lovely life,” she said.

Her life has inspired Fiarra to give back to the Crisis Centre by hosting the April 20th fundraiser, which she intends to become an annual event. “They have our backs,” she said, referring to the Crisis Centre. “We need to have their backs too.”

Musicians Kinjo & Young provided entertainment for the fundraising event in Major on April 20th. All proceeds were donated to West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre.

Fiarra Nixon was delighted to have her son Paul visit her, and attend the fundraising event she hosted for the Crisis Centre. SUBMITTED

Pinkham quilters’ work displayed at Regina exhibit

BY JOAN JANZEN

Beautiful quilts created by the ladies at Pinkham, Saskatchewan were on display at The Corner Gallery at the University of Regina during the week of April 11th to 19th. An evening reception was held on April 17th at Riddell Center.

The quilts spanned an extensive period, beginning in the 1930s and continuing to the present. Pinkham may be a tiny community, but these industrious women have kept their club going.

Quilts on display were the work of Marion Besharah, Beryl Near, Geraldeane Paulhus, Ellen Veldhoen, Louise Honecker, Marlene Lockwood, Carol Near, Rena Pincemin and Dawn Schmaus. Dawn’s daughter, Shelby Schmaus, was the curator for the display.

Shelby’s project idea was chosen as one of four displays to be presented by the University of Regina throughout the year. She had selected quite an assortment of quilts but had to narrow it down to a dozen to be included in the display.

Carol Near, Marlene Lockwood and Rena Pincemin travelled to Regina to view the display at The Corner Gallery. “We wanted to support her,” Rena said. “The University only has four displays all year, so it was pretty cool for Shelby’s idea to be selected.”

The styles of the quilts ranged from the “make-do” attitude of early Pinkham settlers to the elaborate decorative pieces of Pinkham’s modern homemakers. Marlene Lockwood recalled learning how to quilt in the mid-1960s. She had

admired a friend’s quilt and asked if she would make one for her. “She said no, but she would show me how to quilt,” Marlene said.

“We would get together in the winter, set up, put a quilt on a frame, and do it by hand.” At that time, they didn’t purchase material but used scraps to make their quilts, and the experienced quilters shared their knowledge with the beginners. There was never a set date and time to get together; it was all done spontaneously.

Shelby, the curator of the exhibit, noted the materials used decades ago ranged from old clothes to flour sacks, and quilts were used for warmth during Saskatchewan’s cold winters. Many of these quilts became precious heirlooms.

Some of the quilts were made as gifts for weddings and baby gifts; others were displayed as wall hangings, but all were made with love and countless hours of work.

“Quilting has changed a lot over the years,” Rena Pincemin said. “Quilters used to do all their own top stitching; now it’s done with a long arm sewing machine. It was neat to see the quilts hanging up, representing so many years of people quilting. Some are professionals at it, and some of us just tinker at it.”

Shelby summed it up quite well in her curatorial statement. She wrote: all the quilts are made through countless hours of planning, cutting, ironing, and sewing that can only be endured by those with a passion for the art form and the knowledge of the satisfaction gained by making something useful by one’s self for someone else.

“With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censored, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably.“ Jean-Luc Picard (Star Trek: Next Generation)

Shelby Schmaus, curator, pictured at the Pinkham quilt exhibit in Regina. Behind her on the left is a quilt made by Rena Pincemin, and on the right is a quilt made by Beryl Near.

This Bridal Bouquet quilt is very old and was made by Marian Besharah many years ago. PHOTO BY RENA PINCEMIN

Marlene Lockwood stands in front of her quilt, which is a modern work of art.

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Kindersley students learn about safety through mock accident

BY JOAN JANZEN

Kindersley Composite high school students were bussed to the Elks Hall where a mock accident was staged. The Town of Kindersley, EMS, RCMP, the Kindersley Fire Department and a few high school students joined together to stage a realistic accident for all the students.

This is an annual occurrence which stresses the importance of safety while behind the wheel and preventing alcohol related trauma. The students were able to see first hand how all the emergency personnel work together when tragedies occur.

The demonstration was part of the Preventing Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) program, a oneday injury awareness and prevention program for youth 15 years and older. Vehicles are donated to the fire department to be utilized in mock emergency scenes such as the one that took place in Kindersley.

312 suspensions, 142 criminal charges for impaired driving in March

454 drivers were suspended for impaired driving offences, according to the March Traffic Safety Spotlight results.

Police across Saskatchewan reported 312 drivers were issued licence suspensions for exceeding provincial limits for alcohol and/ or drugs, while 142 were charged with a Criminal Code impaired driving offence.

In March, SGI teamed up with the Regina Police Service to bring more awareness to mandatory alcohol screening (MAS). Under federal legislation passed in 2018, police have the legal authority to demand a quick roadside breath test of any driver they stop. Drivers who refuse to provide a roadside breath test face consequences equal to being caught driving impaired, which is why SGI’s friendly advice to drivers was: if you’re asked, take the test.

The Regina Police Service announced that any driver stopped during the month of March would be required to take the brief roadside test. On March 21, the Saskatchewan RCMP notified the public that its members would be conducting roadside mandatory alcohol screenings as part of all lawful traffic stops on an ongoing basis.

Police say that mandatory alcohol screening catches impaired drivers who would have otherwise gone undetected. The Regina Police Service said mandatory alcohol screening caught nine drivers exceeding the .08 blood alcohol concentration (BAC) Criminal Code limit, while another six were issued suspensions for exceeding the provincial limit (.04 BAC).

Stopping impaired driving makes everyone safer. While enforcement can reduce the number of impaired drivers, the better option would be for everyone to make the decision to never get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Other results from March reported by law enforcement:

• 548 tickets for distracted driving, including 446 for using a cellphone;

• 375 tickets for seatbelt and car seat offences; and

• 4,473 tickets for speeding and aggressive driving offences.

Follow SGI on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more safe driving advice.

A mock accident was staged at the Elks Hall for students from Kindersley Composite High School on Thursday morning, April 25. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

Unity RCMP Report

UNITY

• RCMP received a report of fraud. This matter is still under investigation.

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

• CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction in Unity. Reported for information purposes.

• Police received a report of a child welfare concern. Members transported the youth to their parent’s residence.

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

• Police received a report of a stolen vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.

• Members received a request to keep the peace while an individual retrieved personal property from a residence.

• RCMP received a report of a shop fire near Tramping Lake. Wilkie Fire Department extinguished the fire which was not suspicious in nature.

• Police received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke to the subject of complaint.

• There were also four traffic complaints.

WILKIE

• RCMP received a complaint of disturbing the peace. Members transported the subject of complaint to another residence. The complainant requested no further action be taken.

• Members issued a 72-hour roadside suspension during a traffic stop.

• Police received a complaint of assault causing bodily harm. This matter is still under investigation.

• RCMP received a report of a grass fire near Wilk-

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

• Members received a complaint of a dog attacking another dog. This matter is still under investigation.

• There was also one traffic complaint and one false alarm.

MACKLIN

• RCMP received a Child Welfare Act complaint. Members made a referral to Child and Family Services.

• Members conducted a curfew check at the request of Community Corrections.

• Police received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke to the subject of complaint.

• RCMP received a report of a child alone on the street. Members attended and spoke with the child’s guardian.

• Police received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke to the subject of complaint.

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

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com

This photo was published in the Town of Kindersley 1910-1960 history book. During the summer of 1960 a new addition was built onto the Kindersley Post Office.

OPINION: How to keep housing affordable

BY JOAN JANZEN

Finding affordable housing is challenging these days, and this joke is a good illustration ... Because they had such a large family, a couple with twelve children had difficulty finding a house to rent. The crafty husband instructed his wife and eleven of his children to visit the cemetery while he went to visit the real estate agent about a house rental. When the agent asked how many children he had, he replied, “Twelve, but only one is with me.” When the agent asked where the other eleven children were, the man dawned a sad face and told the agent they were in the cemetery with their mother. And that’s how it became possible that the rental agreement was signed.

Lorne Gunter from Post Media commented on the housing situation in Canada. He noted the recent budget announcement of billions being spent on new apartments to build 131,000 spaces would put a bit of a dent in housing affordability.

“The problem is the new program announced is an old program that’s been around for seven years,” he ex-

plained. “Instead of building 71,000 units, it built 11,000, but it used 70% of its budget. If they continue on with that they will have no impact on the housing affordability.”

“One of their new projects was in Victoria, B.C. The rent in those units was eleven percent higher than units that were not paid for in this program,” he continued to say. “All the green regulations make the units more expensive.”

House prices in Victoria increased by 71% in the past five years. “It’s based on supply and demand,” Lorne said. “We’ve been restricting supply, and in doing so, the only way for the market to respond is to increase prices. It’s economics 101.”

Tanner Hnidey expressed his opinion on his social media outlet. “It’s not the government’s job to invest in housing where every person lives in the same dwelling structure no matter how hard they work,” he said. “The proper incentives for the private market is profit. If an industry is making profit, it’s a signal for other investors to increase output in that industry, which makes society better off.”

He also pointed out that any investment in housing from government is actually

TO THE EDITOR:

Re: Repercussions of Exposing Corruption

In her column on April 16, 2024 Joan Janzen outlines how the Mayor of Chestermere Alberta was removed from office by a conspiracy of defeated candidates, fired employees and the RCMP for exposing problems in how the city operated. The source of the information was ex-mayor Jeff Colvin speaking on a podcast hosted by Laura-Lynn Thompson.

A quick investigation of the situation provides a different perspective as all the information is easily found on the Government of Alberta website as well as many media articles.

Mr. Colvin along with the support of three of the six member council chose to deviate from the required processes a council should follow under legislation. The Mayor chose to follow a business model where the owner made all the decisions and was only responsible to

himself.

Mr. Colvin felt he had been unfairly treated by the previous Council and staff. The Mayor moved to correct that by dismissing numerous staff, which led to the “hush money” which was severance for dismissal without cause of 19 employees. In the first year of the new Council 60 of 140 employees left.

The claim of budget reduction by 30% is actually a 5% reduction in taxes levied.

The claim of 25% tax reduction is from the mill rate levied declining 25% due to a reassessment that increased property values.

Concerns expressed to Council by residents were dismissed and the Minister of Municipal Affairs ordered an inquiry into the operation of Chestermere. The entire report, 215 pages, is online. For someone who spent most of his life in elected bodies the actions of

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an investment paid for by taxpayers.

According to the Canadian Real Estate Association the average rental cost is $2,000/month, and there’s been an 80% increase in immigrants since 2007, with 450,000 immigrants arriving in 2023.

Aaron Gunn released a film discussing the housing crisis. In the film, Mike Moffatt observed, “Ideally, you want house prices to be three to four times income. Historically, that’s what’s been happening. But in Toronto, it’s up to 1215 times, which is unaffordable.”

John Stovall, President of Reliance Properties, was featured in the film. “From the period of first paper submission to shovel in the ground in some instances has been about 13 years,” he said. “It’s not uncommon now to wait longer for your building permit than it takes to actually build the building.”

The effect of these delays on the cost of developing are astronomical. While waiting construction costs have gone up 35% which creates uncertainly for developers and less people are willing to take on builds. “The developer purchases land with borrowed money and carries that acquisition loan for longer periods of time. Material and labour go

the ex-Mayor and three councillors are almost beyond belief.

The Minister issued twelve directives to the Mayor and Council in March of 2023. Many were to improve the processes and to follow legislation in that a council speaks with one voice by resolution of Council from a properly held meeting. Often the Council was approving action taken by the Mayor on his own including assuming duties of employees.

up 24% year over year,” John added.

In the film the mayor of Langford, BC relayed how his city managed to keep housing affordable while their population tripled. Holding the position of mayor for thirty years, he said, “We get rid of red tape; we have a fast process. This keeps prices more stable. You can get a building permit in six months, while it takes three to five years in Victoria. If you want a vibrant community, don’t put up a bunch of roadblocks.”

Andrew Lawton from True North observed that people are beginning to get more involved at the municipal level regarding the housing issue. He interviewed Anthony Furey, who said, “When people’s lives are beginning to be affected, they start to get involved.”

Lack of affordable housing, homelessness and rising housing costs are not only problematic in Vancouver, Victoria and Toronto. “Much of these challenges begin at home,” he said. “Helping people get off the streets is good for everyone. There’s great opportunities at the municipal levels to bring about change.”

Council was required by open process to obtain an auditor, after the existing firm resigned, and provide audited financial statements for 2021 and 2022. Council was to develop a strategic plan with public consultation.

Land sale procedures were to be reviewed for proper authorization and methods of valuation.

Council was to report every second month on their progress on the direc-

BRIAN

Pop89: How do YOU make a living?

BY MADONNA HAMEL

“I renewed your books,” Betty announces as I step into the library. “And there’s a whole new pile over there.” I thank her and make my way to the kettle by the window and fill it with enough water for two cups of instant coffee. Then I sink into the armchair across from her, and she fills me in on recent events, shenanigans and illnesses. I’ve been out of the loop since my brother’s stroke. And now, suddenly, it’s tax time. So, I did what I do - I call Amy and ask if she can come over. Amy is everybody’s accountant. She’s also a farmer-rancher and has three teens. Her family made up half our little congregation when The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin was still a functioning church. Every year, Amy plops herself at my desk, and I make tea, then sit beside her with all my bits and pieces of paper and watch her as she flies through my online file. “Check. Check. Don’t need that. Done. Check. Not applicable …” Her meticulous nails click their way through the forms, and eventually, we are finished. She prints the final form and hands it to me, and in turn, I hand her two meat pies, or a quiche and a box of muffins, or whatever.

Only this year, I tell Betty, there’s a glitch, an “oops” at the final step preventing me from paying for the filing service. And it keeps popping up. Eventually, I call the helpline and am put on hold for over twenty minutes. When someone finally answers, I tell them my problem. There’s a pause, and finally, I am asked: “What is your problem?” And, I admit, I am so flustered after just having gone through the whole rigamarole that I snap impatiently: “I just told you my problem!” But I tell her again, and this time she says, like she’s talking to a moron: “So, just pay.” I take a breath and say: “Um, I think what I have here is a problem with the English language.” Click. She hangs up. “It’s not a helpline; it’s a helpless line,” I complain. “But I can’t blame the woman in China; it’s these companies deciding they can make more money if they outsource. They shove her to the front lines and make her take all the flak, and it doesn’t seem to matter that she can’t ‘talk us through’ our problems because she can’t ‘talk our language.’ And I will no doubt be called a racist for complaining. BUT, it’s not about race, race isn’t the issue here - it’s greed. AND we are going to keep getting this problem as long as we fawn over greedy rich people. As long as we admire the company who made an obscene profit last year by outsourcing! As long as becoming a billionaire is our ONLY definition of success and making a living means making a killing, then we have only ourselves to blame.” To which Betty responds: “The kettle’s boiling.” Point taken. “I guess,” I say, “I’m thankful for the personal connection that still exists in Saskatchewan and in

rural villages so small I know everyone I meet and do business with. I mean, the service here is excellent!”

On my way home with my load of books, I stop to visit with my friend James Page, and he welcomes me in with: “Come in, I have to tell you this story,” and launches into it:

So, I decided to go to Reed Lake to see if there were any snow geese wanting their pictures taken. Remember the road that runs past Neidpath? I decided to turn down there and approach the lake from the south. Right away there was some snow and some icy patches. They sure got hit by that last storm. I kept going. Middle of nowhere. There was a long dry stretch and suddenly a whole lot of ice in front of me, I hit the brakes and released just before reaching the ice, but it didn’t matter - I lost traction, tried to ride out the skid, but the snow grabbed my right front tire and ker-whomp! Into the ditch. Luckily, there was plenty of snow to cushion the impact. I never made it to the bottom, just ended halfway down. No damage. A guy in a pickup truck following about half a km behind me stopped while I got out. I walked over to his driver’s side and said, “Shit.” He laughed. Young guy.

I said, “How far am I from help?”

“Not far,” he said. And he added, “This is the worst stretch.” That was when I noticed another car in the ditch, opposite side.

“Been there since last night,” the guy said.

Just then, a guy came from the other direction in a Jeep. He stopped. “Got a tow rope?” he asked.

“Nope.” The pickup truck guy didn’t have one either, and neither did the Jeep guy.

“Well,” said the Jeep guy, “You couldn’t have gone into the ditch any closer to a tow truck.”

So off he went, and the pickup guy gave me a lift to the tow truck. It was a hundred yards farther down the road. Pulled into a farm yard with a sign, “Bulbeck Auto Body.” Knocked on the shop door and luckily someone was there. Old guy. I told him, “I’m your entertainment for the day.” He got a rope and chain, fired up the truck, hauled me out lickety-split. I said, “Thanks a million. I’ll follow you back, and we can settle.”

He said, “Naw. Forget it.”

I said, “You’re kidding.”

“Nope.”

So I asked, “How do you make a living?”

He laughed, his face breaking into a thousand crinkles: “I don’t!”

Then he clapped me on the back and said, “Don’t forget your camera!” I had left my big lens in his truck, but I wasn’t going to forget it. Off I went.

Only in Saskatchewan.

tives. The Mayor and some members of Council rejected the inspection as faulty and biased and felt the directives did not apply. Council did not comply with the directives

As a result the Minister removed the Mayor and three members of Council and appointed an Interim CAO until a new Council could be elected. Further

The NHL’s best family affair: the Hughes brothers

BY BRUCE PENTON

There have been some tremendously talented family combinations over the years in the National Hockey League — the Richards, the Sutters, the Tkachuks, the Hulls — but the current trio of Hughes brothers might be the best family act yet.

Only one of the three — likely Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes of Vancouver Canucks — will be skating in the playoffs this year, while the younger two, Jack and Luke, both ply their trade with New Jersey Devils, who finished a disappointing seventh in the Metropolitan Division and didn’t come close to a post-season berth. American-born and all products of the U.S. college system, the Hughes’ boys come by their hockey talent honestly. Their father, Jim, played college hockey, later becoming an assistant coach for the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. He went on to play a key role in the Maple Leafs’ player development program, retiring 10 years ago, so the boys spent most of their formative youth learning the game in Toronto. Their mother Ellen played for the U.S. national women’s team in the world championships of 1992. As

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player ‘developers’, Jim and Ellen Hughes just might be the best ever.

“Whenever we got the chance to watch a game with my dad, it was like watching video with an NHL coach,” Jack said in an ESPN.com story in 2018. He said the Hughes’ boys were getting hockey tutoring at the age of 1014 that many others didn’t get until turning professional at 19 or 20.

All three Hughes’ boys were first-round draft picks, which has no NHL precedence. Quinn is 24 and went No. 7 overall to the Canucks in 2018. He runs the Canucks’ power play, finished second on the team in scoring with 93 points and will likely wind up winning numerous Norris trophies. Jack is 22, was the No. 1 overall selection in the 2019 draft and this year, despite missing the last two months of the season due to a shoulder injury and subsequent surgery, racked up 74 points in 62 games after amassing 99 points last season. Luke, at age 20, was the fourth overall selection in the 2021 draft and has established himself as the Devils’ No. 1 blueliner. He finished fifth in team scoring this year and is a regular on the New Jersey power play. He, too, will garner a few Norris trophy votes.

Quinn and Luke both wear No. 43 for their respective teams, while Jack wears 86 for the Devils. Does the numbering mean Jack is twice as good? Hardly. If a poll were taken, Jack and Quinn would be 1 and 1A while Luke would be on the cusp of that talent level. Jack says Quinn is the best of the brothers; Quinn says it’s Jack. Regardless, they’re both all-stars, soon to be joined by Luke, and likely en route to hoisting more than one Stanley Cup over the next dozen or so years. Quinn hopes to start that Cup-hoisting this June.

• Super 70s Sports: “If they made Bull Durham today, Nuke LaLoosh would be on a pitch count and never see the fifth inning.”

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “Deion Sanders got defensive recently when USA Today pointed out how Sanders doesn’t make recruiting visits to high schools or do in-home visits with recruits and their parents. Maybe Primetime needs to change his name to Downtime!”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “Tom Brady says he’s ‘not opposed’ to a late-season NFL return. What about as a captain for the Pro Bowl?”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “Ex-NASCAR driver Danica Patrick was among the first passengers to ride a new driverless bus in Las Vegas. To make her feel comfort-

Will the Stars win the Stanley Cup?

BY GREG BUCHANAN

As the NHL playoffs kick off one team many here in Western Canada know very little about are the boys from Broadway, But In clinching the Presidents’ Trophy – awarded to the team with the best regular season record – the New York Rangers will look to break the curse that purportedly jinxes its holders to playoff failure. It’s been a decade since a Presidents’ Trophy-winning team, the 2013 Chicago Blackhawks, went on to win that year’s Stanley Cup. Are the Rangers that kind of team?

Keep in mind the Rangers have five players – Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider, Vincent Trocheck, and Adam Fox – with more than 60 points this season. They score a lot on the power play (26.4%) and are effective on the kill (84.5%). They’re good in the faceoff circle (52.3%) and very good in overtime (win percentage: .750). They’ll even beat you when you’ve got them

beat – New York had 28 comeback wins this year, the most in the league.

Teams such as Colorado, Vancouver, and Edmonton have had more attention this year, but the Dallas Stars are the true final boss in the West. The Stars had eight forwards with 20 or more goals, and two with 30 or more this season, the kind of depth that most teams – especially those who technically score more, thanks to one or two key players (see: the Leaf’s) – can only dream of.

Combined with solid goaltending from Jake Oettinger (.904 save percentage), the fifth-best power play in the league, and the third-best goals-for-per-game (trailing only Edmonton and Toronto), the Stars are a serious contender. Dallas start where they left off last postseason, against the Vegas Golden Knights (Ya don’t get me going on Mark Stone) in the first round. Barring a repeat, the Stars would then face either Winnipeg or Colorado – neither of which would be easy – to get to the West final. But all

things considered, Dallas are poised to go deep.

Back in October, the Edmonton Oilers looked awful. They won only two games through the first month of the season. Their once-great power play was going nowhere. Their goaltending was abysmal. And superstar captain Connor McDavid was on a multi-game scoring drought. But a coaching change in November proved to be a turning point. The Oilers went on a historic 16-game winning streak between the end of December and the beginning of February. As the season wound down, the Oilers beat both the Avalanche and Golden Knights, but only after a dressing-down from Dallas – a 5-0 loss that seemed to expose some of Edmonton’s lingering weaknesses, including ineffective power plays and multiple turnovers. Still, the Oilers, who will face LA in the first round, are experienced and motivated. The Oilers were a pre-season Cup favourite – and may still be.

able, they had it follow 33 cars.”

• One more from Janice Hough: “At least two teams, the Las Vegas Aces and the Washington Mystics, have moved their games against (Caitlin Clark and) the Indiana Fever to larger arenas because of higher than expected crowds. Good for them. Now pay the women more.”

• Canadian satirical website The Beaverton: “‘Maybe this is the year the Leafs beat Boston,’ says delusional idiot who doesn’t know (anything).”

• Another Beaverton offering: “NHL to expand to every city in North America except Quebec City.”

• Former U.S. college basketball coach Al McGuire: “Winning is overemphasized. The only time it is really important is in surgery and war.”

• Headline at the onion.com: “Nobody In Entire Dodgers Organization Has Heart To Tell Ohtani What’s Going On With Interpreter”

• Headline at fark.com: “Bring your family, bring your wives to see the new NHL team in Salt Lake City.”

• Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun, on uniforms for the new Utah NHL team: “Please don’t hire whoever came up with these San Diego Padres uniforms that look like clown costumes.”

Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

Ok, as you read this your saying enough already Bucky what’s your picks , here we go;

Western Conference final

It looks like a Dallas v Edmonton matchup could be in the works, reviving a classic rivalry. Dallas will be too deep on their back end as the stars win in 6.

Eastern Conference final

An Original Six matchup between New York and Boston would be great, but it’s more likely the Hurricanes will face the Florida Panthers. Carolina can beat you in so many ways and they will against the Panthers in 6.

Stanley Cup final

The Dallas Stars win in five games against the Hurricanes to clinch their second cup. The NHL playoffs are notoriously unpredictable, but on balance, the Stars look like the most complete team heading into the postseason. Their depth, their size, and their hunger after being so close so many times recently could all combine into the right championship mix.

Sandhills Music Festival grand concert and awards presentation

BY JOAN JANZEN

The Sandhills Music Festival held their grand concert and 2024 awards presentation on the evening of Thursday, April 25th at Leader. The guests enjoyed the entertainment and applauded the award winners as they received their awards.

Twenty-six talented performances were enjoyed by the crowd in attendance. There was a wide range of talent including speech arts, choirs, piano, percussion, guitar and voice. The ages ranged from the 6 and under category to 16 and under category. In the 10 and under category, Ruby Jenke played guitar and sang “I’ll Always Be Your Friend”, a song she had written.

This year the festival received a grant from Sask Culture which allowed them to support a youth choir and offer a speech arts coaching and workshop. Thanks to the executive and committee members for all their hard work and dedication. The following is a list of the award winners:

6 years & under:

Best Overall Pre-Novice Speech Arts Competitor: Oliver Hutt. Outstanding Pre-Novice Competitor: Mackenzie Coventry. Adjudicator Open Choice Award: Felix Heatcoat. Medal and entrance award went to: Ava Loudon.

8 years & under:

Outstanding Novice Competitor: Annabelle Heatcoat. The other competitors are: Shelby Ausmus, Cecilia Howes and Kyla Poh.

10 & under:

Outstanding Primary Competitor: Alex Wall. Adjudicator Open Choice Awards received by: Wyler Howes and Ruby Janke. Receiving medals and entrance awards: Gianna Mazicho and Geno Mazicho.

12 & under:

Best Overall Elementary Speech Arts Competitor: Ilke Kruger. Outstanding Elementary Competitor: Jordan Armstrong. Adjudicator Open Choice Award went to: Chloe Meier. The remaining 12 & under performers are: Abby Bredeson, Kaylee Hayward, Mckay Esterhuizen, Kyra Meier and Parker Sellars.

14 years & under:

Best Overall Junior Speech Competitor: Colden Dale. Outstanding Junior Competitor: Allegra Sifert. Performer Olivia Armstrong was unable to attend.

16 & under:

Intermediate Speech Arts Competitor: Bria Sifert. Outstanding Intermediate Competitor: Grady Dale.

Town of Kindersley work crews are constantly working and providing maintenance services. Kindersley Town Council has recently authorized cast iron watermain replacement, which will take place in the near future.

Cast iron watermain replacement proposed for Kindersley

On Monday, April 22, 2024, Kindersley Town Council held their regular meeting. One of the items of business was the proposed cast iron watermain replacement in the town.

In the recorded minutes, the Council of the Town of Kindersley resolved to authorize Administration to make application to the Saskatchewan Municipal

Board, Local Government Committee for permission to borrow a sum to not exceed one million, six hundred thousand dollars ($1,600,000.00) for the purpose of cast iron watermain replacement; and that the amount of the fore mentioned debt shall be payable upon receipt of revenue derived from utilities.

Suffern Lake Regional Park Tender

This group presented excellent performances at the Sandhills Music Festival Grand Concert, Thursday evening, April 25th at Leader. PHOTO BY JOAN WAGNER

PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

VIVA VITALITY:

Food waste isn’t garbage

– composting is where it’s at

BY LAURA LUKYE

Don’t let food scraps get thrown in the trash bin at home. Take some time to understand about composting and how it will work for you. Composting is a cheap and easy way to turn kitchen scraps, shredded paper, and leaves into nutrient rich plant food. By composting, you are reducing waste and lowering the carbon footprint. Composting can be done indoors and outdoors.

To get started on composting:

1. Get a compost bin. You can purchase compost bins at most local stores.

Decide where you are going to compost – indoor and/or outdoor?

2. Know what goes in the bin. One of the most essential parts of composting is knowing what items can be composted. To create the right reaction in your bin, you need a

“Live long and prosper“

Kindersley Soccer had a great day of learning at their coaching clinic on Saturday, April 27! They are excited to start the season with a wonderful group of certified coaches!

mix of greens (food waste, grass clippings) and browns (yard waste, newspapers). Do compost eggshells, teabags, shredded paper and cardboard, fruit and vegetable peelings and yard waste (leaves, sticks, weeds, and grass). Do not compost meat, fish, dairy products, cooked food tissues and napkins.

3. Layer your compost bin. Add the browns to your bin, then put the greens on top. Keep the contents damp by lightly watering them.

4. Mix and monitor the compost. The compost should be turned every three or four days to aerate it and prevent compaction. Compost should be moist like a wrung-out sponge. If the contents are too dry, it will take a long time for the contents to break down. In this case, add some water and mix thoroughly. On the other hand, if the compost becomes too wet, it will start to smell. If this happens, mix in more dry brown materials to help dry it out.

5. Use your compost. Depending on what’s inside your bin and how often you turn the contents over, you’ll likely have compost within a few months. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s dark brown and crumbly and smells like soil—not rotting vegetables.

6. Don’t give up. Composting is not an exact science. It takes time and experience to figure out the best way for you to compost in your environment.

7. Celebrate your success. You have reduced waste, helped make healthy plants and a healthy planet!

If want more information, head to your city’s webpage and look up composting and composting programs.

Laura Lukye is a Health Promotion Facilitator with Alberta Health Services South Zone Population Health Promotion Program.

Kindersley RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP Crime Reduction Team execute search warrant

As a result of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the Kindersley area, Kindersley RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP’s Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team (CRT) executed a search warrant on Railway Avenue West in Kindersley on April 17.

Officers located and seized:

• approximately 451 grams of MDMA;

• approximately 232 grams of methamphetamine;

• approximately 50 grams of cocaine packaged into one gram bags;

• a sum of cash;

• trafficking paraphernalia; and

• a firearm and ammunition.

An adult male was arrested at the scene.

As a result of continued investigation, 56-year-old Heath Nernberg from Kindersley is charged with:

• three counts, possession for the purpose of

trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

• one count, possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized; and

• one count, possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000.

Heath Nernberg is scheduled to appear in Kindersley Provincial Court on May 21, 2024.

In addition to the search warrant Kindersley RCMP were involved in a collision investigation on the evening of Sunday April 21st on 12th Avenue East. As a result of the investigation a 30-year-old male from Kindersley was arrested and remanded for court in Kindersley on April 23rd. The male is facing charges related to impaired driving as well as dangerous driving causing bodily harm.

Both investigations remain ongoing.

Spock (Star Trek)

TUESDAY,

Three reasons to visit your local ice cream shop this summer

The mercury’s rising, you’ve written your out-of-office reply for your vacation from work, and your favourite sunscreen is on sale tomorrow: holidays are just around the corner! If you enjoy gourmet tourism, you don’t have to get on a plane to discover new flavours. This summer, discover the pleasures of ice cream! Here are three reasons to visit your local ice cream shops.

1

High-quality local products

The frozen treats in convenience store freezers certainly have their charms, but nothing beats homemade ice cream. Most local shops are committed to offering high-quality products made with natural ingredients. Keep your eyes open for seasonal flavours. Artisanal ice cream shops know how to put local berries to good use!

2

A fun excursion

Whether with your kids, your partner or alone, a summer drive

What’s the difference between ice cream, gelato and sorbet?

isn’t complete without a visit to an ice cream shop. These establishments are often close to other tourist attractions, so you can easily make a day of it. Imagine admiring stunning views while savouring a strawberry sorbet or a maple milkshake. Sounds tempting, doesn’t it?

3

A place to meet and talk

When it’s time to turn off your email notifications, why not recharge your batteries by having faceto-face conversations? Try striking up a conversation with the customers at the ice cream shop. If you want to update your social media feed with pictures of your adventures, ask a friendly holidaymaker to take a photo of you with your decadent ice cream sundae. Sweets are a great way to break the ice!

This summer, treat yourself and explore your local area, one frozen delight at a time!

Don’t know what to choose?

Here’s what you need to know:

• Ice cream is made from heavy whipping cream. It contains a lot of air and can be kept at very cold temperatures.

• Gelato is made from milk. It’s less fatty and contains much less air than ice cream. It’s also served warmer, giving it a soft yet dense texture.

• Sorbet is made exclusively from fruit and sugar and is generally quite light. Plus, it’s vegan!

• Frozen yogurt is made with yogurt. While it contains a fair amount of sugar, it’s lower in fat than ice

• Ice milk is quite sweet. It contains three to five per cent fat and has more protein and calcium than other frozen desserts.

cream.

The satisfaction of stain removal EVERYTHING Spring!

Certain substances easily stain fabrics and other materials. However, there are several tried and tested home remedies that can be used to remove stubborn stains. Here are a handful:

• Red wine. Cover the affected area with a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice. Let it soak for about an hour. You can also use white vinegar to dab out the stain if it’s already dry. Finally, rinse with clean, cold water.

• Pen ink. Apply a bit of white toothpaste or rubbing alcohol to the affected area and rub vigorously. You can also try using a paste made from milk and cornstarch and brushing off the dried residue after a few hours.

• Coffee. Blot the affected area with a mixture of lukewarm water, dishwashing soap (or laundry detergent) and white vinegar. Let the mixture sit for several minutes and then wash the item as usual. If the stain is still visible, gently dab it with rubbing alcohol.

• Blood. If you’re dealing with dried blood, soak the

affected area in cool water mixed with white vinegar. Let it sit for about 15 minutes. Blot the mixture and rinse the garment with clean water. Avoid using hot water as this can set the stain.

Removing stains always gives you a feeling of relief and satisfaction. Give it a try!

Make well-being at work your business!

Well-being in the workplace can be defined as the general satisfaction an individual feels from having a healthy working environment that matches their career aspirations. It goes without saying that this feeling is crucial to personal happiness and helps keep burnout at bay. While certain elements obviously depend on your environment and employer, you can take matters into your own hands. Here are a few things you can do to improve your well-being at work:

Are you an employer?

Promote the well-being of your team and reduce absenteeism and staff turnover by offering training, creating relaxation areas, organizing activities to strengthen bonds, talking openly about mental health and showing flexibility.

• Talk to your immediate supervisor about any issues you’re having. They can help you find solutions.

• Get involved in initiatives aimed at enhancing your work experience. For example, fill out surveys or

join a committee that focuses on the workplace.

• Make the most of your group insurance plan. Make sure you’re fully aware of the services available to you and the reimbursements you’re entitled to for taking care of yourself. Therapeutic massages or mental health consultations, for example, can play an important role in your well-being.

• Compile well wishes and congratulations from colleagues and clients so you can read them in difficult times. Reminding yourself of your successes will lift your spirits and restore your confidence in your abilities.

Finally, remember that you should never hesitate to ask for help if you need it.

“Spring drew on...and a greenness grew over those brown beds, which, freshening daily, suggested the thought that Hope traversed them at night, and left each morning brighter traces of her steps.“

Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre

Summer is in full swing! It’s time for a vacation, and you want to celebrate with the family in the backyard. You’ve thought about it, scoured magazines and paced the floor; what’s the best way to ensure your guests have a good time and are well-fed? Organize a Meshwi: a Middle Eastern-style barbecue where a whole animal is skewered and roasted to perfection. Here’s everything you need to know to make your gourmet project a success (and to make the neighbours jealous!).

Buy the right tools

for pork, piglet, wild boar or goat. For the highest-quality meat, buy from your local butcher or directly from the farmer. Pro tip: allow between 300 and 400 grams of meat per guest.

Skewer the meat

weigh twice as much

the animal’s weight. Allow 15 minutes of cooking time per kilogram of meat. Ensure the meat turns continuously so it cooks evenly. An electric spit is excellent for this!

Since you’ll be roasting an entire animal, you must use sturdy equipment to handle the weight. Many companies offer rental services. A quick online search will turn up various rental sets of metal vats and roasting spits at reasonable prices.

Choose the meat

Meshwi is traditionally made with lamb or mutton, but you can also opt

You don’t want the meat falling into the fire while cooking, do you? Ensure the spit comes out evenly on both sides of the meat to distribute the weight evenly. The legs can also be secured with wire or string. Are you not comfortable with this step? Ask your butcher for help.

Safe cooking temperatures

• Pork: 71 C

• Beef, veal, lamb, goat: 63 C (medium-rare), 71 C (medium), 77 C (well done)

• Deer, wild boar, moose: 74 C

Season and baste

Once the meat has been skewered, coat it with a dry rub of your favourite

spices. As the spit rotates over the fire, baste it periodically. Take inspiration from Moroccan vinaigrettes, or let your imagination run wild by using beer or soft drinks. Avoid using too much butter or oil, which could burn the Meshwi.

That’s it! All that’s left to do

move the spit (it will be very

and carve the delicious meat. Serve the salads brought by your guests, get out the good bottle of wine you’ve reserved for the occasion and enjoy the sunshine!

Decluttering isn’t rocket science! EVERYTHING Spring!

Is your home starting to look like a flea market or a second-hand store? Do you have too many of everything, including clothing, books, decorations, dishes, toys and tools? Have you accumulated things you haven’t used in years? Do you have duplicates or even triplicates of some items? Follow this guide to sort through your possessions without losing steam.

Set realistic goals

Having a home that’s cluttered from the basement to the attic can feel overwhelming, and for good reason. To avoid getting discouraged and drained, organizational experts recommend breaking the task into smaller, more manageable jobs. For example, focus on one room a week or one drawer a day.

You can check off completed tasks as you go, such as decluttering the game room. This approach is much more practical and motivating than aiming to declutter your entire home in one go and feeling like you’re not making any progress.

Make piles of similar objects

If you want to declutter like a pro, use the triedand-true pile technique. This method involves grouping similar items on a large surface, such as a big table or the floor.

For instance, when you tackle the kitchen, put all the cups on the table. Similarly, throw all your clothes on the bed when you’re decluttering the closet. You’ll probably discover that many of your possessions have hardly been used. So, why hold on to them? Simply asking yourself this question is a sign that you don’t need them anymore.

Sort everything into giveaway, sell or throw-away piles

Don’t let unused items collect dust in your home. Instead of holding on to extra dishes or small appliances, like hair dryers, consider giving them to young people moving into a new place or donating them to a local thrift shop.

Do you have some valuable items? Sell them to make some extra cash. If you have expired or broken items, dispose of them responsibly by checking your local waste collection and disposal guidelines. To make the sorting process easier, prepare three boxes or

bags marked “Give away,” “Sell” and “Throw away.”

Have a “get rid of by” container ready When you’re trying to declutter your space, it can be challenging to let go of certain items. If you find yourself contemplating whether to keep or throw

away some things, try this: gather all the items you’re unsure about and put them in a box marked “Items to be get rid of if unused by [insert date].” Don’t forget to mark this deadline on your calendar.

What are you waiting for? Get started now!

EVERYTHING Spring!

SPRING IS IN THE AIR AND WE HAVE OUR BOOTS ON THE GROUND READY TO SERVE YOU!

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“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.“

Rainer Maria Rilke

Spring cleaning tips for your car

You might associate spring cleaning with your home, but your car could also use a thorough clean-up at this time of year. Here are some tips to ensure that the job gets done right.

• Wait for a cloudy day. Bright, sunny days can cause water to evaporate off your car too quickly, leaving behind unsightly water marks. In contrast, warm but cloudy days allow water to dry more slowly, thereby giving you enough time to manually dry the car.

• Use a specialized soap. Dish soap is mild but can leave deposits behind. Harsher detergents, however, may damage the finish on the vehicle. The best cleaning product for your car is one that’s specifically designed for this purpose.

• Pay attention to the undercarriage. This is the part

of your car that’s most exposed to dirt, grime and road salt. Thoroughly rinse the bottom of the car by pointing your hose upward. Don’t forget to clean your tires and wheels.

• Apply wax. Once your car’s clean and dry, apply wax to make it shine and to protect it from the sun and other elements.

• Clean the inside. Vacuum the floors and upholstery, dust all hard surfaces and throw out any garbage. Use a stiff brush to clean the floor mats. Finally, use a small air compressor (like the sort used to clean keyboards and other electronics) to clean vents and hard-to-reach spots.

Many people love to wash their car. If you’re not one of them, consider taking your car through an automated car wash or having it professionally detailed.

Tire maintenance: 3 steps to take in spring

In many parts of the country, winter can take a toll on your car’s tires. Here are three tire maintenance tasks you should perform every spring

1

Change your tires

Winter tires perform poorly on hot, dry roads. If you used them over the last few months, now’s the time to switch back to all-season or summer tires.

2

Check the pressure

Cold air causes the pressure in your tires to decrease, deflating them and making them unsafe to drive on when the weather is warmer. Check the owner’s manual to verify the exact

pressure range that’s best for your tires and inflate them accordingly.

3

Inspect the tread

No matter what type of tires you use, it’s their tread that provides the necessary traction to stop your car from slipping and sliding in wet and icy conditions. Many tires have tread wear indicators inside the grooves. If your indicators are flush with the grooves, the tires are no longer safe to drive on.

Finally, visually inspect your tires. If you notice uneven wear, cuts, bulges or other irregularities, it may be time to replace them.

7 steps to clean your pantry like a pro EVERYTHING Spring!

Cleaning out your pantry is one of those chores you only do maybe once a year. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it right from cleaning and organization professionals:

1Empty the pantry completely. You may make some surprising discoveries!

2Sort all the food by category. For example, group together spices, canned vegetables and cereals.

3Check the expiry dates and get rid of any out-ofdate products. If you can’t find a date, consult a credible source, like a government website, to determine the approximate shelf life of popular food items.

Spring cleaning

Tips for sparkling clean walls and floors

Over a year, your walls and floors can accumulate a lot of dirt. When it’s time for a good spring cleaning, use these tips to make them sparkle.

Painted walls

Start by removing dust and cobwebs from your walls using your vacuum’s brush attachment or a telescopic mop with a duster. Then, dampen a cloth with a mixture of warm water and mild soap and wipe down the walls, working from top to bottom. Rinse with clean water and allow to dry.

For stubborn dirt, use a stain remover specifically designed for painted walls. Be careful not to use the wrong product, as it could do more harm than good.

Floors

Start by removing dust, crumbs and other debris

4Clean the walls and shelves inside the pantry with an all-purpose cleaner.

5Wipe down the outside of plastic and glass containers and bottles with a damp cloth.

6Carefully put all the items back on the shelves or in storage baskets. For instance, put the items you use most often within easy reach or place canned goods together.

7Wipe down the outside of the pantry, including the doors and handles.

A clean, well-organized pantry will make cooking easier and minimize food waste. What are you waiting for?

from your floor. While a traditional broom works, vacuuming is a better choice. Next, clean the floors with a mixture of water and a dash of mild detergent that won’t leave steaks. Be careful not to let the floors get too wet.

For best results, purchase a product specifically designed to clean your specific flooring, whether you have hardwood, bamboo, vinyl or ceramic.

Several local companies offer cleaning solutions for walls and floors that are effective and environmentally friendly. Keep an eye out for their products!

SaskPower launches Commercial Energy Optimization Program

BY BRIAN ZINCHUK

As part of SaskPower’s commitment to energy efficiency, the utility has launched the new Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP) to support SaskPower business customers in becoming more energy efficient and to help save money on their power bills.

The program will provide large, medium, and small business customers with easy access to technical, analytical, and financial support to increase their energy efficiency.

“SaskPower is committed to enabling our customers to find efficiencies and to save money on their power bills,” said Rhea Brown, Executive Vice-President of Customer Experience and Procurement. “Increasing energy efficiency is an important part of our path to a decarbonized electricity grid, and through the CEOP, we’re able to support a large part of our customer base in this transition.”

Qualified customers will receive a number of support and coaching services, such as energy audits, business case development support, and energy management plan implementation support to help realize

tangible efficiencies on their energy use. The program will also offer several incentives to implement energy efficiency technologies.

The program will run until March 31, 2027, and is eligible for all business customers in Saskatchewan. The CEOP is provided, in part, with funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative.

To learn more about the Commercial Energy Optimization Program, or to sign up, visit saskpower. com/commercialenergy.

Town of Luseland Mayor’s Report

BY KATHY WURZ

Kathy Wurz

The Town of Luseland has recently partnered with Luseland Bell Acres Golf Club to create a new employment opportunity. The golf club was having difficulty filling their groundskeeper position and approached the town for a collaborative solution. The Town of Luseland council felt this could be an opportunity to train a future facility manager for the arena and created a new job position with a considerable role in filling recreational needs. The position is currently being advertised with the deadline for applications set for Friday, April 26th, 2024.

The Town of Luseland adopted their 2024 budget at their council meeting on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. Some key budget decisions included purchasing isolation valves for enhancing water infrastructure, scheduled culvert replacements for several spots with drainage issues, the demolition of two hazardous tax title properties on Main Street and some equipment upgrades at the arena. The council decided to keep the uniform mill rate factor the same for the 2024 budget year despite added challenges with inflationary costs and the significant increase to carbon taxes. We recognize the added pressures to our residents and tried to exercise fiscal restraint while still maintaining our current service levels.

Virtue Construction has also been booked to conduct street sweeping

on Tuesday, May 7th and Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. We ask that residents have vehicles moved off the streets that day so that this job can be completed thoroughly and efficiently. Stay tuned for notifications using our H2Notify system which will inform you of this work prior to it commencing.

The Luseland town council pool committee has hired pool staff for the 2024. Online registration will open May 15th, 2024. There will be sets of swimming lesson registration days at the Luseland town office on Thursday May 16th and Friday, May 17th, 2024. The pool will once again be offering three sets of swimming lessons with the first session slated for July 2nd – 5th, and July 9th to 12th. This would run Tuesday to Friday each week. Session 2 will run from July 21st to July 28th, running Sunday to Sunday. The final set will be held August 6th to 9th and August 13th to 16th, 2024. This session is Tuesday to Friday both weeks. All lesson sessions are 8 days in total. Stay tuned for more including pool start up date and activities on our town website, Facebook page and by following the Luseland pool Facebook page.

The Luseland Hall committee will be running a guaranteed 50/50 at the upcoming dinner theatre being put on by Pothole Productions. D-Can Car & Truck Wash and Mary Kloster – Realtor have graciously offered to guarantee a $750 cash prize on the Saturday night, April 27th, 2024 show. All proceeds from this 50/50 will go towards capital improvements to the hall. The Luseland Hall Board is also organizing the Luseland Community Wide Garage Sale set for Saturday, May 11th, 2024. To register your sale and get on the map you can pick up a form at Skyline Convenience or contact Jean Halliday at (306)372-7367. You can e-transfer the $20.00 registration fee to ljean.halliday@gmail.com. Stay tuned for more information and other great sales and business plans for the annual garage sale.

NICE DO! This photo of five girls from the Alsask area was taken in the 1920s. You’ll notice the one thing they all have in common are their identical haircuts, which they probably received at home sitting on a kitchen chair.

Pictured (L-R): Louise Horde Roberts, Mary Atkinson Smith, Grace Brown Ross, Jessie Atkinson McLeod and Alwilda Wells Staniforth.

PHOTO FROM THIS LAND OF OURS HISTORY BOOK

PINKHAM’S BATHING BEAUTIES! These ladies had their photo taken at Crystal Beach in 1931. Pictured (L-R): Erma Doupe, Ethel Johnson, Grace Gregerson, Mrs. E.K. Johnson, Doris Renwick, Dorothy Smith, Olive Johnson, Gladys Taylor, Margarette Taylor, Helen Vincent, Lillian Webster and June Miller.

PHOTO: ECHOES OF PINKHAM PIONEERS

TRANSPORTATION IN THE 1930S: This was described as a two-cylinder, grass-eating motor, a common vehicle in the 1930s. The photo was published in Wind Across the Plains history book, published by Dewar Lake Homemakers.

Tunnels of Tyranny

By Mary Harelkin Bishop Published by DriverWorks Ink REVIEW BY MICHELLE SHAW

The tunnels of Moose Jaw are once again the backdrop for nail-biting excitement and adventure in the Tunnels of Tyranny, the fourth book in Mary Harelkin Bishop’s best-selling Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure series.

I am so delighted that the series has been relaunched. The books were originally published by Coteau Books which unfortunately closed in 2020. However, the series was still in demand and, when the 20th year anniversary of the books drew near, Mary Harelkin Bishop approached DriverWorks Ink to assist in updating the books and relaunching them.

In this book, Andrea and Tony race to Moose Jaw when they hear that their grandfather is ill. He asks them to return to the past to retrieve a notebook. But when they return to 1920s Moose Jaw, they discover that the dreaded Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is in town. It’s a race against time as the children wonder if they will ever get back to the present or will have to stay in 1920s Moose Jaw for ever.

Bishop’s research is fascinating, and she bases the events that occur in the book on historical facts. In a note at the back of the book, Bishop explains that in 1927, members of the Klan came to Moose Jaw looking to expand their questionable organization from the United States into the Canadian Prairies. “Specifically, three men came to organise an outdoor mass rally, such as the one mentioned in the book. They came to…make sure the British way of life was upheld and strengthened, and to rid the city of immigrants from Eastern European countries and Asia.”

She puts Andrea, Tony and their friends right in the middle of the action and brings the past to life in a fast-paced story that will have you flipping through the pages to see what happens next. I love seeing the way the characters have grown and developed through the series. There’s such a sense of familiarity going back into the past and meeting Vance, Beanie, Rosie and Sarah again. Even Mr. Wong, who played such a crucial role in previous books, is front and centre as he is targeted by the KKK.

The book has been updated with shorter chapters and new illustrations by Wendy Nordell. There are lots of extra resources too including historical notes and discussion questions, and art and writing activities to help young readers really interact with the story. There’s even a copy of the front page of the actual Moose Jaw newspaper that inspired the story.

The book is geared towards readers 10 to 14 years of age, but I think it’s wonderful for the whole family to read. I loved it.

This book is available at your local bookstore or from www.Skbooks.Com

BACK YARD PICK UP

MONDAY, MAY 20

Get your yard ready for the summer ahead! Town staff will be around May 20 to pick up your branches and bagged leaves.

Leaves must be bagged in clear plastic bags.

Be sure to have your yard waste ready in your back alley by Mon., May 20

DUTCH ELM DISEASE

Dutch Elm Disease is caused by a fungus spread by elm bark beetles that breed under the bark of dead or dying elm wood.

You can prevent Dutch Elm Disease by keeping your own elm trees healthy and Do not prune Elm trees from April 1 - August 31.

VILLAGE OF PLENTY ADMINISTRATOR

The Village of Plenty is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrator.

The Administrator will be responsible for the daily duties and operations of the Village in accordance with the policies, bylaws and the various legislation. Preference will be given to a candidate who possesses a Standard Urban Certificate in Local Government Administration or willingness to obtain within a specified amount of time.

This is a part-time position of 15 to 20 hours per week. Start date, work schedule, salary and benefit packages are negotiable.

Please submit a cover letter, resume with three employment references, expression of interest, applicable certifications, and a current criminal record check to:

Village of Plenty

P.O. Box 177, Plenty, SK S0L 2R0 vop@sasktel.net

Applications close on May 8, 2024 at 12:00 noon. For additional information, please contact the Village Office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) at 1-306-932-2045.

The Village of Plenty thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Town of Leader for the year 2024 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the Office of the Assessor from 8:30 am to 12:00 Noon and from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on the following days, by appointment only: Monday to Friday inclusive April 25, 2024 to May 31, 2024

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal an assessment is required to pay an appeal fee of $50.00 to the Town Office, which will be returned if the appeal is successful and file a notice against his or her assessment with: The Secretary of the Board of Revision Western Municipal Consulting Ltd. P.O. Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 by the 31st day of May, 2024.

For information regarding your assessment, please contact the Assessor at: Town of Leader, Box 39, Leader, SK S0N 1H0, 151 - 1st Street West.

Dated this 25th day of April, 2024

Erin Romanuik Assessor

Fun in the sun! After a lengthy span of cool weather and wind, these children were enjoying the warm sunshine while playing in the sand at The Beach in Kindersley last week. Meanwhile, their mothers were chatting and basking in the sunshine. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

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AGRICULTURE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, rock trucks, packers; wide range of machines.

Lots of work all season. Camp/R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, SK S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

AUCTIONS

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Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll

Village of Netherhill

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Notice

and

Wednesday to Friday, from April 26, 2024 to May 27, 2024

A bylaw pursuant to section 214

Any person who wishes to appeal against

to

Kristen Tokaryk

The Secretary of the Board of Revision Western Municipal Consulting Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0

By the 27th day of May, 2024.

Dated this 26th day of April, 2024.

Charlotte Helfrich Assessor

Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Netherhill for the year 2024 has been prepared and is open for inspection at the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days:

Wednesday to Friday, from April 26, 2024 to May 27, 2024

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file a Notice of Appeal accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee for each assessment being appealed with:

Kristen Tokaryk

The Secretary of the Board of Revision Western Municipal Consulting Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0

By the 27th day of May, 2024.

Dated this 26th day of April, 2024.

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll

Village of Flaxcombe

Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Flaxcombe for the year 2024 has been prepared and is open for inspection at the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days:

Wednesday to Friday, April 26, 2024 to May 27, 2024

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file a Notice of Appeal accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee for each assessment being appealed with:

Kristen Tokaryk

The Secretary of the Board of Revision Western Municipal Consulting Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0

by the 27th day of May, 2024.

Dated this 26th day of April, 2024.

Charlotte Helfrich Assessor

Charlotte Helfrich Assessor

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The Rural Municipality of Enterprise No. 142 Administrator Position - Maternity Leave

The R.M. of Enterprise No. 142 invites applications for a Certified Administrator for a one-year maternity leave or flexible by entertaining a part-time position.

The successful candidate may train for a few weeks with the current Administrator prior to the maternity leave, depending on experience. Therefore, potential start date would be July 15, 2024; however, this is flexible as the potential last working day for the Administrator will be August 9, 2024.

The R.M. has a population of 110 and the municipal office is located in Richmound, Saskatchewan. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Administrator hours may be adjustable as we have a part-time Assistant working in the office.

The Administrator reports directly to Council and works cooperatively with Council in all operations of the Municipality. The Administrator also works closely with the Foreman.

The ideal candidate will possess:

A Certificate in Local Government Authority or equivalent; A minimum Rural Class “C” Certificate of qualification or equivalent and be a current member of the RMAA: Experience with financial operations, budgeting, assessment, taxation, and general office management; Understand legislation and bylaws;

• Excellent organizational skills; Competent human resource management and knowledge; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Strong computer skills including experience with MuniSoft, PubWorks, Word, and Excel programs.

Candidates not specifically qualified are encouraged to apply if they feel they posses the required skills for the position. The R.M. offers competitive salaries and SARM benefits.

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed resume including references, and salary expectations by Friday, May 31, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. to:

R.M. of Enterprise No. 142 Box 150, Richmound, SK S0N 2E0 Phone: (306) 669-2000 or E-mail: rm142@sasktel.net

The R.M. wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information you may call the Administrator Raylene Checkley at 306-669-2000.

SOUNDS LIKE SPRING! In rural neighbourhoods on the prairies, there’s a sound that reassures its listeners that it’s finally spring time. No, it’s not birds chirping. It’s the buzzing of dirt bikes driving in the fields and the outskirts of town. This young man was happily practicing his stunting skills. Now that’s a sure sign of spring time on the prairies.

PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

Stand

up to flea beetles

BY KEITH GABERT

When we asked canola farmers what the greatest economic risk to their canola production was, they ranked flea beetles #1*. Scenarios that require multiple in-season foliar sprays are often the result of a slow-establishing non-competitive crop. Strong stand establishment can help reduce flea beetle risk – here are tips to achieve this objective.

Target 5-8 plants per square foot

Canola crops that establish quickly and have five to eight plants per square foot usually face minimal risk from flea beetle feeding. A plant population at the high end of that range will mean more plants for a fixed number of flea beetles. That means fewer beetles per plant, a situation more likely to keep leaf area loss below the threshold of 25 per cent. The graphic below is a visual representation of this point.

Seed shallow into warm, moist soil

These soil conditions are ideal. A later seeding date may reduce the flea beetle risk if it means warmer soils and faster growth. Like most agronomy decisions, delayed seeding comes with trade offs: it may reduce flea beetle risk but may not be ideal to avoid summer heat on flowers and limit fall frost risk. If soils are dry, seeding down into moisture may allow for seed germination, but often results in poor emergence and an extended emergence period. With any delays, seed treatment protection may not last through the at-risk period.

Use safe rates of seed-placed fertilizer

The recommendation is to use only phosphorus in the seed row and no more than 20 lb./ac. of actual phosphate. Higher rates of seed-placed fertilizer add more stress, slow the pace of growth and reduce the stand.

Flea beetles will emerge from hibernation hungry

and increase their activity once air temperatures reach 15°C. Regular scouting for flea beetle damage is essential and should be done until your crop is well established.

For more on flea beetle management tips, how to make the spray decision and how to improve foliar spray results, check out these Canola Watch articles available at canolawatch.org/fundamentals: Flea beetles: Management tips and The flea beetle spray decision: 8 steps. While there, please sign up to receive the weekly Canola Watch e-newsletter, answering

Workmanship of Plenty’s quilt makers on display

BY JOAN JANZEN

The Plenty United Church was a busy place on Saturday afternoon, April 27th. The main floor of the church served as the venue for the community’s 5th annual Spring Fling Quilt Show. Dozens of quilts were draped over the pews creating a spectacular display. The quilts were all crafted by local quilt makers. An assortment of vintage gowns made up an ex-

hibit, thanks to Joan McCrimmon making her private collection available. Oil paintings and velvet paintings from the mid-1960s were on display as well as pastels from as early as 1946.

Anyone who was hungry could head downstairs for a soup and sandwich lunch followed by a homemade dessert. Six home-based businesses were also selling their wares while their customers enjoyed lunch.

Guests at Plenty’s 5th Annual Spring Fling Quilt Show checked out the amazing workmanship that went into cre ating the dozens of quilts on display on Saturday afternoon, April 27th. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

Kerrobert Gallery displays “Striking Dreams”

The work of the talented local photographer and storm chaser Jenny Hagan is now on display at the Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery. The exhibit called “Striking Dreams” showcases the powerful imagery of storms captured through the lens of a camera. The images are from locations throughout southwestern Saskatchewan.

“To

all mankind – may we never find space so vast, planets so cold, heart and mind so empty that we cannot fill them with love and warmth.“

Garth (Star Trek)

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Wellness tourism: when travel and rest go hand in hand

• Take part in a specialized fitness, yoga, stress management, massage therapy or individual coaching program

• Go on a pilgrimage

• Try thalassotherapy

• Go hiking and camping in the mountains or by the sea

• Go cycling

The past few years have seen more wellness tourism choices, mainly because

itself is subjective. For example, some people see wellness as relaxation and spirituality. For others, exercise and healthy eating are the key. Overall, the aim is to achieve balance and physically and mentally recharge.

Depending on your definition of well-being, you could:

• Go on a monastic, spiritual or contemplative retreat

• Try forest bathing or cold-water swimming during your holidays

Interestingly, hotels and airports are adopting nature-inspired designs to enhance the wellness experience. Some airlines even offer in-flight meditation sessions.

If you want to prioritize well-being on your next holiday, consult a travel agency for a tailored package that suits your needs.

FAITH IN THE STORM: Above: Lightning storm over Mendham Church.

SPARKING A FIRE: Left: Lightning by a fireplace of an old house near Rosetown.

LOOKING UP: The Ukrainian Catholic Church near Kindersley.

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, John Donald Gunn passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 85 years.

John Donald Gunn 1938 ~ 2024 (age 85)

John was born on the farm north of Brock on April 25th, 1938, to Jack and Mary Gunn. He and his parents, along with his sister Isabel lived on the farm for many years before moving to Brock full time in the 1950s.

It was in Brock where John met his beloved Joan, whom he married on March 2, 1957, and where they raised their family of 5 children. John was a farmer through and through and continued to manage the family farm until retiring in 1998.

John had many passions including baseball (Blue Jays), hockey (Oilers), and perhaps most of all curling. John was a competitive curler for several years and along with winning many bonspiels, he was a 3-time Canadian National Mixed Curling champion with Larry McGrath’s team in 1967,1968, and 1971. For this achievement, he along with his teammates, were inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.

John also loved to travel and go on road trips with Joan and his kids. Whether it be to fly to Toronto to pick up a new car and drive it home through the US and visit MLB baseball cities along the way, or to drive to Branson to take in performances of his favourite country stars. John and Joan also took many road trips with their grandchildren who to this day can recall the words to many 1950s country music songs. John’s love of driving also led to

his part-time retirement gig of delivering vehicles across the prairies for Mainline.

John lost his beloved wife to cancer in 2006 but continued to live in the family home Brock until his final few weeks when he required the care of the Kindersley Hospital, Caleb Village, and Heritage Manor.

John was a fixture in of the town of Brock and well known and loved by the entire community. He will be missed by his friends at coffee-row at the Vesper Club as well as those on the happy hour circuit.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Cherie (Ken) Chomyc, Grande Prairie, AB, and their children Nathan (Kariann), Bradley (Albana), Matthew (Tanya), and Tamara (JP), his daughter, Rhonda McKercher, Saskatoon SK and her children Laurie (Rich) and Shawna (Stephen), his daughter Corinne Gunn, Saskatoon, SK. his son, Gerald Gunn, Halfmoon Bay, BC, and his daughter Marcia (Brian) Gunn, Kindersley, SK, and her children Jenilee (Nathan) and Justin (Jayden). His memory will also live on in his many great-grandchildren; Gracie, Maxi, Kendrick, Porter, Demi, Everley, Jada, Bryn, Skylar, Emery, Mya, Kane, Jade, Blair, and Brooklyn.

John was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Mary Gunn, his sister, Isobel Massey, and his wife, Joan Gunn (nee Gray).

A Memorial Service will be held for John on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Brock Community Centre, 2nd Street West, Brock, SK. Following the service, the family will have a private interment before joining everyone back at the hall for a luncheon and fellowship.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in John’s memory to KAWS Animal Rescue or Brock Cemetery Association.

Growing Through Grief: Commitment

BY ANGELA CLEMENT

What do you think about when you hear the word commitment? What comes to mind for you? When I think about it I think of my work in education or the beautiful commitment I made being Blaine’s wife. I continue to make commitments as a mother and now a grandmother. Many things have changed in the past two years, but maybe one of the biggest things that has changed is realizing more commitment to myself. This has been a “game-changer” for me. For many of us, grief brings forth a re-evaluation of what is truly important in this life – a shake up like losing your loved one will do that.

About a month ago I decided to make a commitment to do something called the Miracle Morning. I encourage you to check out Hal Elrod at miraclemorning.com. His book convinced me that if I could do the miracle morning for 30 days it would become a habit but not only that, I would see huge benefits in all aspects of my life. The concept is really simple. Basically he suggests you do 10 minutes each of silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading and writing. The whole process takes 60 minutes. Now I know some of you are going to say I don’t have that kind of time, that’s impossible or maybe you think you don’t do meditation so this isn’t going to work for you. I had some reservations too! The book is great at helping you with all those.

Since I have started doing the miracle mornings, my days have been more focused. With better focus, I am finding that I don’t waste as much time. Instead of getting on my phone and scrolling through random things when I open my eyes, I am actually doing something productive. I find that by visualizing my day I set myself up for things to go more fluently and efficiently. I do not doubt that in the sixty minutes I spend in the morning - committed to me, I am making that back in productivity and just more enjoyment in my day. The bonus to all of this is I am in a way better place to make true commitments to others that I value in my life.

Now, I would like to say I easily committed to the

miracle morning and I have been consistently doing it every day since I started but it hasn’t been quite like that. I have learned that commitment to building a consistent practise takes time. I really had to be patient with myself as I integrated this routine into my day. Some miracle mornings became a miracle afternoon! Sometimes I had to shorten the duration on a busy morning. Hal says if you are on a time constraint one day you can do the whole process in 6 minutes. One minute for each. I’ve done that. I have also completed part of it and then finished it after an interruption. The whole point is that when it didn’t go the way I planned, I really had to give myself the grace to do the best I could and then start over the next day without all the judgment that might have stopped me all together. I’ve committed to implementing this and I have to say it has become something I really look forward to. I believe the miracle morning will be a lifetime practise. Part of commitment is having the patience to accept some days things won’t be perfect. Each day you continue to put forth the intention and effort, you are honoring your commitment to that practise and more importantly yourself.

I feel like I could also apply this to other things I choose to implement into my life. The commitment to eating well, getting enough sleep, drinking more water, strength training and the list goes on.

How do you want to show up for yourself? What commitment can you make to yourself that will help you? How can you love yourself enough to make that the priority and to allow yourself the time and the patience to gently implement that practise the way it works for you? It doesn’t have to be perfect to be profound. Love, Angela healingenergy.world

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ALSASK

SUNDAY, MAY 19

• First CFS Alsask Radar Dome Tour of 2024! Tours at 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Please pre-register by emailing info@civildefence.ca. Entry will be a donation of your choice. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour and wear closed toe shoes. Each tour is 1 hr and 45 minutes.

- Drop-in Pickleball 7:00 PM at the Alsask Rec Centre. All ages are welcome. $5 drop-in fee.

- Free Fun Learn Different Line Dances. Monday nights 7:00-8:00 PM at the Alsask Rec Centre. All welcome.

D’ARCY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

• D’Arcy Elementary School Mother’s Day Tea at 1:30 PM. Everyone welcome! Grade 4-6 Craft Sale to follow.

EATONIA

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

• Regional Kids First Magnetic Tiles Creation Session at the Eatonia Library 1:30-3:00 PM. Geared towards families with children under 6 years old. Parent / Caregiver participation required.

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

- Check out our TOPS Chapter … it’s free to try! Every Wednesday. Weigh in: 5:45 PM. Meeting: 6:00 PM at the EOL Meeting Room. Contact Marie 306-2546 or Mila 306480-2035.

FOX VALLEY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 22 & 23

• Fox Valley’s 30th Annual Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament. Concession, Beer Gardens, Bingo at the Community Hall, Dance on Saturday night. Enter by phone/text: Charlotte Anton 306-662-8485.

HOOSIER

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

KERROBERT

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

• Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery new exhibition- “Striking Dreams” by photographer and storm chaser Jenny Hagan. Artist Reception 7:00 PM.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

• Kin Club of Kerrobert 2nd Annual Cinco De Mayo. Music, Food, Drink at the Kinsmen Hall. Proceeds will be donated to support Walker Lodoen and family. Email: kerrobertkinettes1@gmail.com for more info.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

• Spring Clean Up. Pick up dates for bagged leaves and branches. Only leaves in clear bags will be picked up. Pick up will be done on front boulevard (not back alley). Questions? Call the Town Office at 306-834-2361.

TUESDAY, MAY 21

• Spring Clean Up. Pick up dates for bagged leaves and branches. Only leaves in clear bags will be picked up. Pick up will be done on front boulevard (not back alley). Questions? Call the Town Office at 306-834-2361.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

• Kerrobert Seniors Centre Annual Town Wide Garage Sale. Free maps available at the Seniors Hall 9:00 AM. To register your property for free on the map, contact the Town Office 306-834-2361.

• BBQ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Seniors Hall 541 Atlantic Avenue

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 & 5

• Kerrobert & District Agricultural Society 78th Annual Show & Sale - 4-H Beef Projects at the Kerrobert Fairgrounds, AG Building. June 4th - starts at 1:00 PM. Judging Cards, Team Grooming. June 5th - starts at 9:30 AM. Heifers, Cow/Calf Pairs, Showmanship, Steers, Sale!

FRIDAY, JULY 26

• Kerrobert Gumball Rally & Show & Shine. Cool Cars, Lots of Prizes, Live Music, Food & Drinks and More! More details to come.

- Storytime at the Kerrobert Library the first and third Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM.

KINDERSLEY

MONDAY, APRIL 29 - SUNDAY, MAY 5

• Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign in support of Kinder Kollege. If you are looking to volunteer or place an order, you can contact 306-463-5435.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

• Kindersley Minor Sports AGM 8:00 PM at the Curling Rink Lounge. It is very important that everyone attends. We will be voting on important items, including: New Ball Scoreboards, Ball Fence. Positions to be filled: Vice President, Fundraiser X2, Secretary, Bus Garage.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

• Kindersley Chamber of Commerce is hosting an evening of information and a Q & A on the Kids Academy Early Learning Centre 7:00 - 8:00 PM at the Elks Hall. This presentation by the Kinder Kollege will speak about the 90 Childcare spaces and 30 Before and After School care spaces going to be built in Kindersley.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, JUNE 12 & 13

• Kindersley & District Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Trade Show & Exhibition at the Kindersley West Central Events Centre. Wednesday 1:00-9:00 PM. Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. $2.00 entry fee.

- FREE! Drop-In Soccer (Ages 15-99) Westberry School

Gym every Thursday at 8:00 PM; Elizabeth School Gym every Friday at 7:00 PM. All welcome. Contact Kevin for more info: 306-430-4103 or email: kindersleysoccerboard@gmail.com

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

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

- Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-463-4210.

- PickleBall every Sunday & Wednesday 7:00-9:00 PM at Elizabeth School $50 per season or $5 drop in. More info call 306-460-8356.

- Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet the second Tuesday of the month (September to May) at the Pensioners Hall (3rd Ave. E., Kindersley) at 7:00 PM. For more info contact Donna at 306-463-4785.

LUSELAND

SATURDAY, MAY 4

• Flora’s Walk for Perinatal Mental Health 1:00 PM at the Pool Park. Flora was a 44 year-old, single mom who had a 2 month baby and committed suicide due to undiagnosed Postpartum Psychosis. We will walk the perimeter of Luseland and meet back at the park for refreshments and a quick speech.75% of the funds raised will go to West Central Crisis Centre Inc.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

• Luseland’s Town-Wide Garage Sale. $20 gets your name on the map. Pick up a form at Skyline Convenience or contact Jean Halliday 306-372-7367.

Recurring events at The Luseland Pioneers Club: PUBLIC

- Every Monday 2:00-4:00 PM Coffee

- Last Monday of the month 2:00-4:00 PM Pie ’n Ice Cream MEMBERS

- Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon, Coffee, Pool, Cards, Visiting

- Tuesday 1:00-4:00 PM Cards

- Tuesday 7:00-10:00 PM Games

- Wednesday 1:00-4:00 PM Cards

- Thursday 1:00-4:00 PM Cards

- Third Friday of the month Birthday Lunch at noon.

MAJOR

SATURDAY, MAY 25

• Community Garage Sale 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. $20 / table or street space. Major Hall & Centre Street. Lunch - Major 4H Club BBQ Fundraiser. Contact Janice Borland 306-8348180 (call or text) to book your space or table. Home based businesses welcome.