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Plenty Museum
BY JOAN JANZEN
Last Thursday was a busy day at Plenty and District Museum when Kids Day took place on August 22nd. Janine Shipman organized the activities for the day and was assisted by two students who were hired for the summer and four volunteers. The students put in a long day setting up and
helping with activities.
Approximately twenty children came out for the day. “That’s more than usual,” Joan MacCrimmon from the museum said. Some kids from the daycare across the street joined in with children from the community.
“The kids were busy!” Joan said. They were kept busy participating in a scavenger hunt, games, an egg obstacle
course, bobbing for oranges, a clothespin drop, face painting and a very successful craft time sewing stuffed hearts. Carol Schmold looked after the sewing craft, where ten young girls were busy stuffing hearts.
Joan said the museum was pleased to have all the kids come out for their children’s day, tour the museum and have fun.
Children who came out for Kids Day at Plenty and District Museum on Thursday, August 22nd, enjoyed games, a scavenger hunt, face painting, a sewing craft, and bobbing for oranges. PHOTO BY KARISSA SHIPMAN
New Brigden’s Devon Hayworth is the new voice of the Klippers
BY JOAN JANZEN
The Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers are excited to announce the hiring of Devon Hayworth as the new voice of the Klippers. Devon is only 19 years old, but he came equipped with an impressive resume and attended the Western Academy Broadcasting College in Saskatoon.
New Brigden is just an hour and fifteen minutes west of Kindersley. so when Devon heard there was an opening, he immediately applied and got the job.
Devon grew up in New Brigden, Alberta and attended school in Consort. “I really loved sports from a young age and am a big hockey fan,” he explained. “I wanted to be a play-byplay guy for a very long time. The things I remember are the calls guys make.”
On September 21st , Devon will make his own play-by-play calls for the Klippers. He’s excited to join the Klippers organization and can’t wait to get started.
Dakota Buttar partners with Cup Series Production Manager to bring event to Kindersley
One of Canada’s most decorated riders, Dakota Buttar. has teamed up with Canada Cup Series Production Manager Peter Gebraad to host the first-ever PBR event in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, this coming September 5, the Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational, at the Kindersley West Central Event Centre
Kindersley is the home of two-time PBR Canada Champion Buttar, and while he now lives nearby in Eatonia, much of his entire upbringing was there – hockey and rodeo, he did it all in Kindersley.
With an annual Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA) rodeo inside the same venue, the CCA was a step of Buttar’s rise to the pro ranks in bull riding. But it has been more than a decade since the now 30-year-old has ridden in his hometown.
“The last time I rode there was 2013, and last time I rode there I won the rodeo,” Buttar said. “That is something everyone wants to do. You always want to win your hometown rodeo. And that is the last memory of riding there. Let’s hope I can continue that on with the bull riding there, too.”
After winning the first ever $100,000 PBR Canada Champion bonus in 2023, Buttar says that his focus for the 2024 season was on being competitor, and the idea of bringing the PBR to Kindersley was that of Gebraad.
Gebraad has been the PBR Canada
Cup Series’ Production Manager since its inception in 2016, and with his own unique connection to Kindersley, the pairing seemed obvious.
“Pete has a lot of connections to Kindersley. He has family there, his inlaws are there so it makes sense, too,” Buttar explained. “And with me being from there, I still have lots of family and friends there, so it works out great.”
“Even up until the last couple of years, I haven’t really felt that it was on my bucket list. I never had the itch to do it. Pete is really the force that pushed me towards it, and he is great to work with and just working with him on it has made me very excited for it.”
Buttar said that the experience so far with Gebraad has been educational. Buttar has been making his living inside the arena the last 12 years of his life, but admitted he is learning a lot about the production side of the game, giving him a new appreciation for producers everywhere.
“The first walkthrough with Pete at the arena, he had so many questions that I wouldn’t even have thought were things we needed to know. The building’s exhaust, how the lights work, the plexiglass. So many small things, it’s small to us riders, but it involves a lot of work.”
“We will pull all the plexiglass out of the arena, that is a huge job,” Buttar continued. “But it is something that really makes the experience for the fans that much better. All things that I never
Devon Hayworth from New Brigden, AB, has been hired as the new voice of the Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers. SUBMITTED
BY COVY MOORE
...Dakota Buttar
thought of, and for Pete these are all really big important things.”
Gebraad is a true pioneer and asset in the production world. With decades of experience behind massive events with nearly all of the professional “stick and ball” sports, his passion is unrivalled. In addition to his professional life, Gebraad runs an orphanage called Gems of Mazatlan in Mexico, handling nearly the entire operation with his partner Melinda.
Buttar says getting to know Gebraad has been a highlight of his time on Canada’s top PBR tour, but his appreciation for him has only grown in understanding what goes unseen in the sport.
“He always has something going on,” Buttar said. “He does a lot for us on tour each and every weekend, a ton of behind-the-scenes stuff that we as riders never really know about. Him and Tiffany [Beaton] do a lot for us.”
With tremendous backing from the business community in Kindersley, Buttar said he has been humbled to see his own hometown have the same buy in as him and Gebraad.
“So far it has been awesome. They have made it
Left: Dakota and Caitlin Buttar. Below Left: With this ride, Dakota goes 4 for 4 at the National Finals to come from behind and secure his 2nd National Title. Below right: Celebration time!
pretty easy for us so far. The amount of support is amazing. Official word wasn’t even out yet and people were approaching us about jumping on board. It makes things great for us when there is this much support,” Buttar continued.
“It ramps up the excitement for us because we know we are going to put on a great show for Kindersley. I think we deserve it in Kindersley, too. We have never had anything at this level come to town, and I know this town will enjoy it.”
Buttar has said that while he has been in some pressure moments, he is starting to feel the pre-event jitters ahead of getting to nod his head at his own hometown PBR.
“I think there are some butterflies. I have always enjoyed having my friends around when I ride. I do better when friends and family are there. But it’s going to be a lot more than just a couple people this time, it’s going to be the whole building that has known me since I was a kid.”
“It is going to make it that much more special. I don’t really feel the nerves for it, it’s more excitement for me,” Buttar conclude. “It is so cool to be able to bring this home to everybody to see what I do that they don’t get to see very often.”
PHOTOS BY COVY MOORE
Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery presents Joanne Fagnou Bolen & Olivia Maney
PASSING
Exploring the cycle of life from different perspectives. August 31 - October 28, 2024
Reception August 30 7:00 PM
“Each day of my life I am sowing seeds that one day I will harvest.“
Gautama Buddha
VBS kids were on the case!
BY JOAN JANZEN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Kids participated in a week-long Vacation Bible School at Kindersley Christian Fellowship from August 19th to 23rd. Each day from 9:00 to 5:00 pm, the children were engaged in solving mysteries and digging into parables from the Bible, which are a lot like mysteries.
Adoption of Bylaw No. 06/24 to Amend the Town of Leader Zoning Bylaw
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Leader intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under the Zoning Bylaw No. 05/16 under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 INTENT/REASON OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT:
• To amend Section 5 Discretionary Use Standards for Development by adding 5.14 Salons, Days Spas, Healthcare Offices and Professional Offices; 5.15 Artisan/Art Studios; and 5.16 Clubs and Non-Profit Organizations.
• To amend Section 5.2 General Discretionary Use Evaluation Criteria to add “.6 Upon review, the request will be presented at a public hearing where property owners within the Town of Leader will be given an opportunity to address any concerns with the proposal.”
• To amend Section 7.2, 8.2 and 9.2, adding artist studios; clubs and non-profit organizations; community centres; community social services; educational institutions; government services; salons and day spas; healthcare offices; coffee shops/tea houses; and professional services offices.
• To amend Section 7.4, 8.4 and 9.4, removing the current description for Maximum floor area “All accessory buildings shall not exceed 60 m2 (650 ft2) or 83.6 m² (900 ft2) in area,” and replacing it with “All accessory buildings shall not exceed 83.6 m2 (900 ft2) in area.”
To amend Section 7.9, 8.9 and 9.9, removing the current phrase “.2 Off street parking spaces for adult day care centre, child dare care centres, pre school nurseries, residential care facilities shall be locatd in a side or rear yard and be screened if they are adjacent to a site used for residential purpose” and by adding “.2 Council shall consider all of the following when completing Specific Discretionary Use Evaluations for uses other than residential dwellings:
a. If the proposed use maintains the existing residential character of the neighbourhood;
b. the potential impact on privacy or public views from the development; and c. the ability of the site to accommodate, where necessary, integral site design components including, but not limited to, motor vehicle access, egress, side yard or rear yard parking, on-site maneuvering and queuing; fire lanes and other emergency access; and waste management..
• To amend the Zoning District Map by:
a. Re-zoning Lot 12, Block A, Plan 81SC00848 from RW – Railway District to C1 – Town Centre Commercial District;
b. Re-zoning lots 1 and 16, Block 6, Plan N8523 from R1 – Residential Single Dwelling District to NCNeighbourhood Commercial District; and
c. Re-zoning Lot 10, Block 30, Plan DZ1474 from R1 – Residential Single Dwelling District to C2 Highway Commercial District.
AFFECTED LANDS: The affected land is outlined in red on the Zoning District Map
PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaws to amend the Zoning Bylaw during regular office hours at the Town of Leader municipal office.
PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on September 3, 2024 at 6:30 pm at the Leader Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed Bylaws. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing (or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing).
Issued at the Town of Leader this 12th day of August, 2024. Erin Romanuik, CAO
Chantal Palynchuk, Justin Gassner and Linda Lafleur, along with a team of volunteers, helped the kids become young detectives who were solving mysteries. The mysteries were how to care for, serve and love others and grow in their
faith.
The children were occupied with activities throughout the week, including things like unwrapping a surprise package, digging for treasure or identifying a picture of a small portion of a magnified object. It was challenging to guess the items, which included coins, a lightbulb, a headlight, a match and more. One child asked, “Am I the only one who doesn’t know what it is?”
At the same time, they were discovering the talents and gifts they’ve been given. “God gives us gifts and abilities, but they’re not meant for ourselves,” Chantal explained to the children. “Sometimes our gifts can be a mystery at first.”
When she asked for ways we can use our gifts, one child responded, “To help us shop!” You just never know what kids are going to say.
Throughout the week they continued to follow the clues in the parables, digging for wisdom in the Word of God.
The kids were excited to see what was in the mystery gift box.
VBS kids at Kindersley Christian Fellowship had to guess what an object was by looking at a small portion of a magnified object.
The younger group of VBS kids were busy digging for treasure. PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
OPINION:
The relationship between toxic food, allergies and ailments
BY JOAN JANZEN
Someone humorously wished that mosquitoes would suck fat instead of blood. Thankfully, the mosquito population has been decreasing. However, there’s an increasing amount of people of all ages being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Dr. Suneel Dhand recently spoke about this topic on social media.
The Director of Nutrition and Wellness at the American Diabetes Association issued the following advice online for those receiving such a diagnosis: Make bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, cereals, or other starchy food a part of every meal.
Dr. Dhand said the advice made him “utterly speechless.” “Is it any wonder we have exploding Type 2 diabetes when we are given this advice,” he speculated. “It’s a problem of insulin resistance and carbohydrates increase insulin levels, and their body can’t process carbohydrates. The initial diagnosis doesn’t need to be an inevitable path towards more and more medications and eventually insulin. I really hope everybody out there does their own research.”
Judging by the comments posted by people who listen to Dr. Dhand’s talk online, people have been doing their own research.
One individual said he was diag-
nosed with Type 2 diabetes a year ago. His doctor prescribed metformin and advised him to base his meals around starchy carbohydrates. After doing his own research, he went on a very low carb diet and refused the prescription. As a result, he lost weight, and his blood sugar level returned back to normal. One year later, he’s managed to keep the weight off by maintaining a low-carb diet and staying away from ultra-processed foods. “My doctor can’t understand this; I’m the first and only Type 2 reversal she has had,” the man said.
Dr. Dhand continually emphasizes that a person’s health is rooted primarily in what they eat. “Every cell in our body is powered by what we eat,” he said. “A hundred years ago anyone diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes would have a greater chance of reversing it because the doctor would tell you to make changes to your diet. Whereas now it’s all about medications while the illness keeps getting worse, whether it’s Type 2 diabetes or any other inflammatory illness.”
A comment from another listener verified his words. This individual said she had lost balance in both legs, was subjected to all kinds of tests, and saw a total of twelve doctors who were all baffled. Finally the person was given a walker and placed in physical therapy
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twice a week with no improvement. After doing some personal research, the individual decided to try going on a carnivore diet. After only three days she no longer needed the walker, and was able to return to work two weeks later. It’s noteworthy that during her three months of medical visits, no one had asked about the food she was consuming.
According to Dr. Dhand, food corporations have created a toxic food environment, which in turn helps pharmaceutical companies make money from people who develop chronic illnesses as a result. “Bread is statistically one of the most heavily processed foods you can buy,” Dr. Dhand said. Because bread has been a staple food for a long time, it poses a huge problem for metabolic health, causing chronic disease, heart disease and obesity.
A 70-year-old posted a comment following Dr. Dhand’s talk. He recalled his childhood when day old bread would be available at grocery stores. The next day it would be picked up and replaced with fresh loaves. The senior wrote, “Check the dates on bread in the stores now. Wonder why today’s bread lasts so much longer?”
Another interesting comment came from a woman who had recently visited Morocco where they serve bread with every meal. Even though she had a wheat allergy, she ate the bread and suffered no side effects.
When she returned home she asked
her doctor about it, and was told that Morocco doesn’t allow any wheat to come into their country that is genetically modified. Not only did the woman enjoy eating the bread in Morocco but she didn’t gain weight.
France also has laws regulating what ingredients are permitted in certain types of bread, compared to bread in North America which is filled with extra sugar, seed oils and pro-inflammatory additives. Once again one of Dr. Dhand’s listeners verified this information.
He said, “I lived in France for seven years and ate bread and croissants and all that wonderful food. I was slim,” he posted. “I came back to the US and gained weight in no time. Our food is filled with corn syrup and preservatives.”
On one of his recent podcasts, Dr. Dhand took his viewers on a shopping trip to purchase healthy bread. “You want bread with the least amount of added ingredients,” he advised. He didn’t find anything without seed oils in the bread section, so he moved over to the frozen food section. There, he finally found what he was looking for: bread devoid of seed oils, sugar and pro-inflammatory ingredients.
Wishful thinking won’t cause mosquitoes to suck fat instead of blood or change our diet. Dr. Dhand advised that things will only begin to change when patients begin to speak up and advocate for their own health.
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Pop89: The habit of joy
BY MADONNA HAMEL
“People seem lost,” says Betty while I wait for the library kettle to boil. “We don’t have any real gathering place or reason to get together anymore. It feels like no one’s been happy for a long time.” I agree. “And when we do, the room seems to degenerate so quickly into gossip and complaining. I miss the church.” When The Nativity was open, we gathered to celebrate the liturgy - a ritual of worship, not of money or celebrity or the latest culinary treat or pop music icon. It gave us a chance to meet together yet rise above ourselves. To transcend.
I remember my mom saying how important church was for the community. It was where everyone met and shared a meal, and I miss that. When the church was still open, we may not have always felt joy at every mass, but we put ourselves in the path of it. The liturgy of mass provided and facilitated time and ritual to focus on a deeper sustained joy—a joy that doesn’t come from winning the lottery, a playoff, or even choosing a political candidate.
Writer Tish Harrison Warren defines “the liturgies of living” as “the habits we enforce.” What we practice is who we are. Whether it’s buying, whining, or catastrophizing, what I practice reveals who I am - what shapes me, what I love and adore and crave.
So, when the DNC announced their “politics of joy” campaign I wondered: is that a thing? Can you just muster up joy like you can a compliment? I will admit, their optimism was more winning than the RNC’s politics of fear and contempt, a politic that insisted the world was in need of policing and bullying. Still, both sides seemed a little hysterical in their delivery, whether the RNC wishing worst on their enemies or the DNC the best for everybody.
I don’t think the “politics of joy” is something you can create. In fact, I don’t think joy has a political source. Joy is the purview of the Spirit. Whipping a convention center into a frenzy of happy delirium is no more reassuring than whipping a convention Center into a frenzy of cruel laughter.
Humans are capable of being joyful - but you can’t just tell folks it’s time to feel it or manufacture it. Joy is a practice, a habit needing rigorous tending and nurturing. But you can encourage hope. Only, that word was already taken - twenty years ago by Obama.
However, Harris has to have been a joy-nurturer all these years just to have made it this far. How else does a female politician continue doing her job amidst a press who, across the board, just can’t seem to get its head around the idea of a woman as a leader of Amer-
ica. That’s because the media itself sexualizes every female in front of a camera, from newscasters to volleyball players. False eyelashes and, plunging necklines and cascading curls can get in the way of doing your job as a reporter. In fact, they can be counter-productive when it comes to be taken seriously.
Often joy is sparked by wonder, by a willingness to be enchanted by life. By being open to awe. But even then, we need to be present to those moments of enchantment and awe to be receptive to the experience of joy. And that, more often than not, means joy grows out of a long and dedicated journey toward joy. It’s an emanation, not a an instant emotion bidden by others.
The “politics of joy” approach, if looked at in another way, is a new way of looking at strong, capable, smart women smiling at the world. Harris’ smile is something more than a harmless or inane ham for the camera. Maybe her smile and laugh is due to the genuine thrill of being acknowledged for the hours of hard work she’s put into her career as lawyer, DA, senator and VP. Maybe it’s a bit overwhelming to be acknowledged appropriately for a change.
And maybe, just maybe, a smile is exactly what is called for after decades of scowls, gangsta-posturing and raised eyebrow threats. Maybe the world is tired of fear tactics as a form of crowd control.
I still don’t believe we can summon up joy in a hot minute. But I’m relieved that a woman’s smile is being portrayed as something more than insipid goofiness or a sexual come-on. I’m glad that a woman who works hard gets rewarded. Perhaps the best part of Barak Obama’s speech was his tribute to women - to mom’s, especially black mom’s and aunties, who, in my experience of them, have always been a fearless glue, holding families, communities and dreams together.
Obama talked about “the strong, smart, resourceful women” throughout history who were “full of common sense” who “went about their business” undeterred by and disinterred in “bullies and braggarts”. He talked about women “smarter than the work they did” who toiled at “jobs too small for them” in order to break down barriers for the next generation. “Putting down others is no life; for them life is a card game and a meal shared by friends.”
I will add that a successful life does not mean being a celebrity - America’s most democratic obsession. You do not have to be rich or famous to be joyful. In fact, joy seems less tangible with the scrutiny, criticism, attacks and expectations that come with fame and fortune. Women outside the limelight understand the small joys of living and of caring for others. And they are getting their due - and that’s a joyful thing.
It is a giant cultural leap forward for our culture to register a female politician’s grin not as a comment on her brain power or her sex appeal but, refreshingly, on her capacity for joy in a crazy and often cruel world.
PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
Encouraging start to Blue Jays’ rebuild
BY BRUCE PENTON
Toronto Blue Jays are doing it right.
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
When a Major League Baseball team like the Jays falls flat on its face, it not only disappoints fans from Deer Lake, Nfld. to Duncan, B.C., and all points in between, but it makes a mess of its owners’ bottom line. Rogers, the media company that calls the shots for the Jays, obviously wants more people to tune in when the Jays are playing on TV, because they can then charge more for commercials and, in theory, boost future budgets for the ball club to pursue better players.
Anyway, back to the Jays doing it right. After falling into last place in the American League East, a full 15 games out of first place and without a whisker of a chance to earn a wildcard berth, Jays’ management threw in the towel at the trade deadline and dealt off a few precious commodities for prospects.
One of those deals involved pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, a left-hander with so-so numbers, being sent to Houston, a playoff contender for whom an extra arm in the starting rotation or bullpen might be the difference come October. Only a few Blue Jays’ fans shed a tear when Kikuchi was traded, but among the prospects who were acquired by the Blue Jays were a pair of exciting youngsters who could represent the start of a rebuild.
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One of them was Will Wagner, a 26-year-old infielder who is the son of long-time MLB closer Billy Wagner. The Jays called him up from AAA Buffalo on Aug. 12 and all he did in his first four games was go 8-for-15 at the plate, including three doubles and three RBI.
Maybe it was just beginner’s luck, or maybe the Jays knew what they were doing when they insisted on Wagner being part of the parcel for Kikuchi’s services. With Bo Bichette on the injured list, the Jays need some stability at second base, and Wagner might be the guy to give them that.
Also acquired by the Jays in the Kikuchi trade was outfielder Joey Loperfido, who has yet to set the world on fire, batting a little over .200 in his first few games with Toronto.
But it’s Wagner who could be the sparkling gem in this deal. Toronto has had good luck in the past with sons of former big-leaguers. Slugger Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., is the son of the former Expo star; Bichette grew up around major leaguers because his father, Dante, hit 274 career homers over a 14-season career. And Daulton Varsho’s father, Gary, played for the Cubs, Pirates, Reds and Phillies for eight years in the 1980s and ’90s.
The 2024 season is a lost cause for Toronto, but deals such as the one that brought Wagner into the Canadian team’s fold could be the beginning of a renaissance that returns the Blue Jays to prominence. And that would make a lot of people happy, fans and owners alike.
From Fark.com: “Lamar Jackson thinks he’s better known for No. 8 than Troy Aikman. The defence attorney calls Steve Young, Cal Ripken and the ghost of Kobe Bryant to the witness stand.”
• Phil Mushnick of the New York Post: “The NFL’s new kickoff rules should only take three or four
Weak point of Oilers may have gotten weaker
BY GREG BUCHANAN
The Edmonton Oilers defence, long considered the Achilles’ heel of a team with championship aspirations, has just taken a significant hit. In the past couple of days, the Oilers have lost two key players from their blue line: Philip Broberg, who the St. Louis Blues snagged through an offer sheet, and Cody Ceci, who was traded away to the San Jose Sharks. These two losses represent a blow to a defence that was already the weak point of this Oilers team.
The defence was always seen as a vulnerability for a team that relies heavily on its offensive. However, it was hoped that the Oilers could address these issues in the offseason and come back stronger. Instead, the situation has worsened. The departure of Broberg, a promising young defenseman who was expected to grow into a more significant role, is particularly painful. As a firstround pick in 2019, Broberg’s development was something the organization had invested heavily in, and he was seen
as a future cornerstone of the blue line.
While not a star, Cody Ceci brought stability and experience to the defence. His ability to play in various situations and his veteran presence made him a reliable option for the Oilers’ coaching staff. While it opens up some cap space, trading him away leaves a hole that won’t be easy to fill, especially considering the thin depth chart the Oilers now face on the back end.
The timing of these losses could not be worse. The Oilers are a team built to win now, with future hall-of-fame players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in their prime. The window for capturing a Stanley Cup is open but won’t stay that way forever. The loss of these two defensemen threatens to sewer the team’s chances of making another deep playoff run.
While the Oilers may look to the trade market or free agency to address these gaps, the options are limited, and the team’s salary cap situation is tight. General Manager Stan Bowman will need to be creative to find solutions that can keep the Oilers competitive.
seasons for players, coaches and fans to learn.”
• Sportswriter Thomas Friesen in the Brandon Sun, at the end of a column which offered a bevy of tips for winning at match-play golf: “If you follow all these tips and still lose, it’s not your fault. That guy was probably just a sandbagger and/or got lucky.”
• Headline at TheBeaverton.com: “Leafs announce that making Matthews captain is the best way to distract fans from the fact they haven’t made any significant roster changes again.”
• Brad Dickson of Omaha: “I’m watching the women’s marathon on tape delay and with two miles to go they cut away for 20 minutes of highlights from break dancing. Please take the Olympics away from NBC.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Colin Kaepernick offered to return to the NFL with L.A. Chargers. As NFL ideas go this is as bad as the Steelers’ black and brown striped throwback uniforms.”
• L.A. Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp: “When the ball’s in the air, as a receiver, it’s just you want to be a Frisbee-catching dog out there.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “The Wall Street Journal ranks Ohio State as the most valuable football program in college. Turns out there are more than 1.5 billion bucks in Buckeyes.”
• Another one from Currie: “Ex-Blue Bomber receiver turned TSN analyst, Milt Stegall, has been involved in the CFL for 29 years. Isn’t it time he learned how to pronounce Saskatchewan?”
• Headline at fark.com: “Vikings confirm Sam Darnold will be 2024 quarterback, predict he will be best QB named Sam in Vikings’ history.”
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Eston hosted a summer sports camp August 19-27. See story page 13.
PHOTO BY GARRETT TURNER
intuitive interiors
by Cheryl Mullock
Back Row – Chance Cocks (Coach) Alex Kleppe, Hudson Mathers, David Cocks, Keegan Nash, Mitchell Ehnisz, Brian Francis (Coach) Cruz Thome, Rhett Francis Front Row – Griffin White, Noel Thoppilan, Kalen Cocks, Karter Ries, George Myers, Kaiden Napper, Kevin Mathers (Coach).
Eston U18 Ramblers crowned provincial champions!
On the weekend of July 26, 27, and 28, the Eston 18U Ramblers traveled to Estevan for the Sask Baseball Tier 6 Provincial Championship. Despite not everything going as planned, they returned home as the 2024 18U Tier Provincial Champions!
The team, a blend of players from Eston and Leader, came together for the 2024 season due to a lack of numbers on their own. Coach Kevin Mathers reflected on the weekend’s events: “It wasn’t easy, and it didn’t go as planned. It’s still crazy to think about how it all unfolded.”
The Ramblers kicked off their weekend with a Friday night game against Moose Jaw. They secured a comfortable 14-3 victory. “That’s the best possible start you can have. Mercying a team after five innings is huge for saving pitchers for the rest of the weekend,” Mathers said.
On Saturday morning, they faced Southey in a tightly contested game that went down to the last inning. “We were tied 6-6 going into the 7th. We didn’t score in our at-bat, so we needed to shut them down to force extra innings,” Mathers explained. “Unfortunately, the baseball gods weren’t on our side. A pitch hit the home plate, ricocheted off the catcher’s glove, and popped over the backstop, awarding the runner on 2nd two bases according to Sask Baseball rules. That scored the winning run for them, and we lost 7-6.”
This loss meant the Ramblers faced a must-win situation in their final round-robin game against host Estevan. “We thought we had to throw everything we had left to win this game,” Mathers said. They got off to a rough start and were down 9-0 halfway through. “The kids pulled it together and battled back to 9-7 but couldn’t complete the comeback. We were pretty bummed out with a 1-2 record, thinking we were done.”
However, luck turned in their favour. “Just when
we thought our weekend was over, the tournament coordinator told us we’d be playing the next day,” Mathers said. The necessary outcomes had happened, resulting in a 3-way tie with a 1-2 record. Southey and Estevan finished 1st and 2nd with 3-0 records, respectively. The tie-breaker placed Eston in 3rd place due to having the fewest runs scored against them. “We were off to the semi-finals on Sunday,” Mathers noted. “I’ve never seen a 1-2 team make the playoffs before.” Sunday morning, Eston faced the undefeated Estevan Brewers again. “We got off to a slow start, down 4-0, but didn’t get down on ourselves. We rallied to tie it at 4-4,” Mathers said. The game remained tied until the 6th inning. “With two runners on, Alex Kleppe hit a 3-run home run, putting us up 7-4, and we added another run for an 8-4 lead.” Noel Thoppilan then pitched a stellar game, throwing the entire seven innings on just 93 pitches. “It was one of the best pitching performances I’ve ever seen. He was lights out.”
The win put Eston in the Provincial Final against Southey, another team they had already faced and lost to. “We got off to a great start, leading 4-0 after the 1st, 9-2 after the 2nd, 11-4 after the 3rd, and 13-4 after the 4th,” Mathers said. However, disaster struck as Southey rallied back to tie the game 14-14. “In the bottom of the 6th, we regrouped and scored two runs, taking a 16-14 lead. We needed to shut them down in their final at-bat to win.”
The 7th inning began with some tension as Eston’s pitcher hit a batter and walked another. “With two on and nobody out, Griffin White didn’t panic,” Mathers said. “A pop fly to left-center resulted in a collision between the left fielder and centre fielder, but they held onto the ball. Then, the next batter struck out, and the final batter lined out. Just like that, we won!”
With that victory, the Eston 18U Ramblers were crowned the Sask Baseball 18U Tier 6 Provincial Champions. “It was a crazy weekend—exciting but very stressful,” Mathers concluded.
Bluey and Bingo attend Co-op community lunch
BY JOAN JANZEN
Reichert from the Centre said the response from visitors has been really positive.
Once again, the Kindersley & District Co-op served its weekly community lunch at the Kindersley Senior Centre. This week, the funds raised from the taco-in-abag lunch were donated to the Kindersley Early Years Family Resource Centre. The Resource Centre’s mascots, Bluey and Bingo, were at the Senior Centre’s entrance, greeting all the people who came for lunch.
“People are saying it’s such a good space, and they love having a hub where they can meet rather than having to arrange play dates in their homes,” Jensen commented. There’s always welcoming faces at the centre, which is why some parents bring their children several times a week. Parents of older children have said they wished the resource centre would have been around when their kids were little.
Since opening in February of this year, the centre at 409 Main Street has had 110 families come through its doors. Jensen
The centre provides a play space for families with children 0-5 years and prenatal. Free programs are offered, including baby feeding and weight checks by Public Health nurses, workshops, free classes and activities for children and their families.
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L-R: Neve Simpson and Jensen Reichert from the Family Resource Centre and mascot Bingo were outside greeting people as they came to enjoy Taco in a Bag at the Kindersley Senior Centre. Meanwhile, Bluey was busy greeting guests inside the centre.
Taking off the crop just outside of Kindersley. PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
Great Sandhills Museum presents Artist Days
BY KATE WINQUIST
The Great Sandhills Museum in Sceptre presented Artist Days on August 22 and 23. Visitors could enjoy viewing the museum’s many varieties of unique historical Canadian collections while also enjoying the talents of local artists.
Reese McCallum from Liebenthal had an impressive display from her Dusty Compass Museum & Gift Shop. The young entrepreneur showcased a small display of rocks and crystals and offered an opportunity to learn about the incredible art of lapidary and the unique minerals found within the Palliser triangle.
Shirley LaPrise, who has lived in Lancer for the past twenty years, displayed an excellent variety of watercolour creations. She says she prefers acrylics, but they are much heavier to transport.
The museum will only be open for a little while longer before shutting down for the season. If you get a chance, swing by. Inside, you’ll find 11 room displays, each depicting a different theme.
You will learn about the natural forces that shaped the landscape and the people who settled here. Outdoors, you can discover the historical village which includes the barn, church, antique machinery.
has a degree in fine arts and uses her artistic magic to transform ordinary caps into works of art. Each hat is an individual piece of wearable art.
Burstall’s Melanie Field
Top Left: Reese McCallum from The Dusty Compass Museum & Gift Shop. Top Right: Shirley LaPrise explains her water colour process to a visitor at the Great Sandhills Museum’s Artist Days last week. Bottom: Melanie Field creates individual pieces of wearable art. The Burstall artist showed off an impressive display during Artist Days.
PHOTOS BY KATE WINQUIST
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
Investment in Saskatchewan is growing as more mining companies are exploring for minerals in the province, thanks to the Ministry of Energy and Resources’ Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI), the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources said in a release on Aug. 22. It’s another in a series of announcements related to critical mineral development. In early August, there was an announcement on critical mineral incentives, with lithium and helium development notably targeted.
Twenty-eight exploration projects were approved earlier this year to receive funding from the TMEI, up from five projects last year. In an effort to meet its Critical Minerals Strategy goals, government increased the annual TMEI funding cap to $4 million from $750,000 and expanded eligibility to include all hard rock minerals in any region in the province.
“Saskatchewan is the best place in Canada to invest in mining and exploration due to our competitive exploration support programs, like the TMEI, our worldclass critical minerals resources and our high-quality geoscience database,” Energy and Resources Minister Jim Reiter said. “The decision to expand this program was part of our government’s continued commitment to protecting and promoting Saskatchewan’s mining industry and attaining 15 per cent of all Canadian mineral exploration spending by 2030.”
The Ministry’s mineral exploration incentives, like the TMEI and the Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, have put the province on course to attract nearly 11 per cent of projected national exploration spending in 2024, according to the . Up from eight per cent in 2022, this shows important progress on the province reaching its 2030 goal.
The 28 approved projects under the TMEI made $62.3 million in overall drill project expenditures, an important gain compared to the $9.8 million in expenditures from the previous year. One of those applicants who successfully used TMEI funding was Ramp Metals Inc., who is doing exploration work northwest of La Ronge.
“The impact of the TMEI on our company cannot be understated,” Exploration for Ramp Metals Vice President Garrett Smith said. “It significantly reduced the cost-per-meter of our inaugural drill program, which resulted in a new high-grade gold discovery in Saskatchewan.”
Ramp’s discovery highlights Saskatchewan’s significant unrealized gold potential. Despite exploration expenditure data showing relatively low investment in gold projects over the past decade, the recent strong price of gold on the world market has encouraged new investment. Gold is currently one of several emerging minerals in Saskatchewan that can help further diversify the province’s resource base, the government said.
The provincial government said Saskatchewan is well positioned to continue growing as a major global supplier of potash and uranium and is diversifying its
per and zinc. The province is also poised to become one of the world’s few rare earth elements processors with a first-of-its-kind in North America processing facility coming online next year.
For more information about incentives offered by the Ministry of Energy and Resources, Visit: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/mineral-exploration-and-mining
Eston hosts successful summer sports camp
BY JOAN JANZEN
A very successful Summer Sports Camp took place in Eston’s AGT Community Centre the week of August 19th to 22nd. Recreation Director, Garrett Turner organized the week of activities for kids ages five to ten years. There were also four camp coaches on site, three of whom were lifeguards.
Sports activities included football, baseball, soccer, floor hockey, dodgeball, bowling, swimming, as well as arts and crafts. Garrett said the various venues at
the community centre enabled them to offer a wide assortment of activities.
“The pool is across from the parking lot so the kids spent the last hour of each day swimming,” he explained. “And we went to the library one day where the librarian helped with a craft.”
This was the second summer sports camp, with the first one held in July. “Nineteen kids attended the July camp and this one had twenty-two,” he reported. “It was a pretty good turnout; it might be something we can expand next year.”
Early morning house fire in Rosedale subdivision
BY KATE WINQUIST
KINDERSLEY - On Wednesday, August 21, at 3:50 AM, the Kindersley Fire Department and emergency personnel responded to a structure fire in the Rosedale subdivision at the east corner of Rutley Crescent and Rutley Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters were met with visible flames and smoke emanating from a single-family dwelling. All occupants were safely evacuated from the home.
After a swift and coordinated response, the fire was brought under control by 4:42 AM. Following the extinguishing of the flames, an overhaul operation was conducted to ensure complete safety and the house was secured. All units and emergency personnel were cleared from the scene and back in service by 9:05 AM.
Our thoughts are with the individuals affected by this unfortunate incident, and we commend the swift actions of emergency responders in containing the fire.
Twenty-two children participated in Eston’s Summer Sports Camp last week from Aug. 19th to 22nd.
PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
Harvest is behind the 5-year average in west central region
Producers continue to make progress with harvest despite scattered storms throughout the province over the past week. A few areas received severe storms producing heavy rain and hail causing some crop damage. The lack of moisture in other areas of the province continues to advance crop maturity. Producers that have started harvest are indicating variable yields across the province. In many regions increased heat has impacted grain fill resulting in yield reductions across various crops.
Currently, Saskatchewan is reporting 15 per cent of harvest complete, ahead of the five-year average of 13 per cent and the 10-year average of 11 per cent. The southwest continues to lead in harvest progress, with 29 per cent of the crop harvested. This is followed by the southeast at 21 per cent and the east-central region at 17 per cent. Notably much of the harvest progress for the east-central region has occurred around the Hanley area due to experiencing drier conditions as compared to the rest of the region. The west-central and northeast regions both sit at five per cent harvest
completion and the northwest region reports one per cent of harvest complete.
Harvest progress advanced for all crops over the past week. Provincially, fall rye leads in harvest progress at 62 per cent followed by triticale at 61 per cent and winter wheat at 56 per cent. Lentils and field peas continue to lead the spring-seeded crops in harvest progress; 50 per cent of lentils and 44 per cent of peas are harvested. For cereals, barley sits at 17 per cent harvested, durum is 14 per cent, oats are 11 per cent and spring wheat is four per cent harvested provincially. With 17 per cent harvested, mustard leads in oilseed harvest progress followed by canola at only two per cent harvested across the province.
Provincially, grade quality is variable for fall rye and winter wheat. Fall rye is reported at 57 per cent 1 CW, 26 per cent 2 CW, and 17 per cent 3 CW. Winter wheat grade quality is reported at 61 per cent 1 CW, 25 per cent 2 CW, 13 per cent 3 CW and one per cent as feed.
Rain was variable over the past week with areas receiving no rainfall, to isolated storms reported that
produced heavy rain and hail. The highest rainfall recorded fell in the Craven area at 69 mm, followed by the Strasbourg area at 66 mm and the Caron area at 52 mm. The Arborfield area received 49 mm and the Rosthern area received 48 mm over the past week.
Recent moisture has helped improve topsoil moisture conditions across some areas of the province. Currently, cropland topsoil moisture is 35 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and 24 per cent very short. Hayland topsoil moisture is 31 per cent adequate, 44 per cent short and 25 per cent very short. Pasture topsoil moisture is 25 per cent adequate, 43 per cent short and 41 per cent very short.
Pasture conditions have declined in certain regions. Currently, four per cent of pastures are in excellent condition, 22 per cent are good, 36 per cent are fair, 25 per cent are poor and 13 per cent are very poor.
Crop damage over the past week was mainly due to the lack of moisture throughout many regions, along with the increased temperatures. Crop lodging, due to wind damage, was also reported across the province along with hail damage in isolated areas. Grasshoppers continue to persist in the drier regions of the province as well. Producers are still evaluating sclerotinia stem rot development within their fields as canola matures but many regions are reporting increased amounts of infection this year.
As producers continue with equipment maintenance, hauling bales, desiccating, swathing and harvesting over the next week, they are reminded to take safety precautions in all the work they do. This includes having fire mitigation resources at the ready and taking precautions when working around powerlines. The public is also reminded to exercise caution regarding machinery and equipment travelling on roadways. Harvest can be a stressful time for producers and the Farm Stress Line is available to provide support toll free at 1-800-6674442.all for them” in order to break down barriers for the next generation. “Putting down others is no life; for them life is a card game and a meal shared by friends.”
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Remember when Kindersley served grilled cheese and music?
BY JOAN JANZEN
Ten years ago the sound of music and the tantalizing aroma of grilled cheese sandwiches emanated from Kindersley Regional Park during a two-day festival. Grilledcheeseapolooza attracted over 1,000 people and five bands, including hip hop, heavy metal and hard rock. Entertainers came from Regina, Barrie - Ontario, Kelowna and Saskatoon to perform during the August 15-16 event.
Along with the music, paintings and art were on display, merchandise was available, hired security were on the grounds, and the barbecues were filled with grilled cheese sandwiches. A popular item on the festival’s menu was an ultimate grilled cheese, consisting of a hamburger patty placed between two tasty grilled cheese sandwiches.
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Prairie West Historical Society (aka Eston Museum) invites you to an End of Summer Tea
Tuesday, August 27th at 2:00 PM
This event will be held on the lower level of the Evans House, Heritage Gallery.
COMING EVENTS
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Dean Benjamin from Brock ordered an ultimate grilled cheese sandwich at the 2014 Grilledcheeseapolooza music festival in Kindersley. PHOTO KINDERSLEY CLARION AUGUST 2014
Kinsmen & Kinettes donate $10,000 to West Central Abilities
BY JOAN JANZEN
West Central Abilities were the grateful recipients of a $10,000 donation from the Kindersley Kinsmen and Kinettes. The funds will be used to purchase a ceiling lift to assist the staff in safely transferring clients for their day-to-day activities.
Executive Director Tamara Wiebe said they had sent a letter to the Kinsmen and Kinettes, who responded
by making the generous donation. The lift has been purchased and installed in the therapy room. The total cost for the lift was $24,000.00, and the $10,000 donation will be applied towards the purchase price.
The Kinsmen and Kinettes are grateful for the community’s support for their fundraising projects throughout the year. Because of their willing participation, they are able to give back to the community and organizations that need assistance.
Dr. Holmes Scholarship Fund application deadline draws near
BY JOAN JANZEN
Dr. Holmes Scholarship Fund has been assisting students for 39 years. Throughout those years, scholarships have been given to people of various ages entering many facets of health care.
of full-time enrolment letter, a volunteer involvement reference, an employment reference, and an academic reference. A selection committee awards the scholarships based on qualifications, including demonstrating leadership qualities.
The application deadline for the Dr. Stewart Holmes Scholarship Fund is draw-
Scholarships are awarded to students from the area covered by Dr. Holmes’ practice, which includes Elrose, Eatonia, Eston, Kindersley, Brock and Kyle. A maximum of eight students can receive the scholarship each year. Applicants who are pursuing a career in the health field are required to apply by the deadline of September 15th to be eligible.
Each applicant is required to submit a transcript of marks from their most recent year of study, a proof
On November 2nd, 2021, Dr. Stewart Holmes passed away at the age of 93. He loved to attend an annual tea to which the scholarship recipients were invited in honour of their dedication to pursuing a career in health care. The scholarship is made possible through generous donations from the local communities and beyond.
His father Dr. Samuel Holmes, took up medical practice in Eston in 1930 until retiring in 1969. His son, Dr. Stewart Holmes, followed in his father’s footsteps, starting his medical practice in Eston in 1955, retiring in 2014 on his 86th birthday. However, he continued on as an advisor and trustee to the Eston & District Medical Centre.
Applications are available at www.eston.ca. Scholarships may be awarded to the same person on two separate occasions.
Staff and clients of West Central Abilities in Kindersley were overjoyed with the generous donation from the local Kinsmen and Kinette Club. The money will be used to go towards the purchase of a ceiling lift in the therapy room at the Centre. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Admiring the handiwork at Kindersley Museum
BY JOAN JANZEN
The replica of the town of Kindersley on display on the upper level of the Kindersley & District Plains Museum is a work of art. It was created over several years with the help of many individuals who contrib-
uted labour, skill, and parts. Many men who worked on this labour of love are no longer with us, making the project even more special. One of those handymen was Glen Sitter. Thanks to his dedication, young, inquisitive minds still enjoy it today and take the time to check out all the intricate details.
APAS expresses gratitude on federal intervention in the railway labour dispute
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) expresses its gratitude to Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon for his decisive action in employing Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to mandate binding arbitration in the ongoing railway labour dispute. This critical intervention has provided a necessary solution to end the recent service disruptions that have significantly impacted agricultural producers across the country.
The swift government action taken by Minister MacKinnon not only aids in the immediate resumption of rail operations but also underscores the importance of maintaining a stable and efficient supply chain, essential for the agriculture sector and the overall health of the Canadian economy.
APAS President Ian Boxall adds, “I commend the Government’s recent actions to intervene in the rail dispute, but it highlights a greater need. To truly safeguard our agricultural sector and the nation’s economy from future disruptions, we call on the federal government to create a much stronger preventative conflict resolution system. By developing a dependable and proactive framework within our critical infrastructure supply chain, we can greatly reduce economic chaos and uncertainty, while bolstering the dependability of our products in interna-
Ian Boxall, APAS president
tional markets.”
While we appreciate the resolution facilitated by this decision, APAS encourages both the railways and their respective unions to continue their efforts to negotiate in good faith to reach a comprehensive and lasting agreement. It is in the interest of all parties involved, as well as the broader community, that a harmonious and constructive relationship is maintained.
APAS remains committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to advocate for reliable rail service and to support our hardworking agricultural producers throughout Saskatchewan and beyond.
Dated this 27th day of August, 2024. Gillain Lund, Administrator
A closer look at the replica of the town of Kindersley. PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
Young Raymond and his mom Eva enjoyed checking out the replica of the town of Kindersley which is on display at the upper floor of the Kindersley Museum.
It is with profound sadness the family of William “Bill” George Kennon announce his passing on August 21, 2024 at the Royal University Hospital at the age of 70 years.
William “Bill” George Kennon
January 16, 1954 - August 21, 2024
Bill was born on January 16, 1954 at Dodsland Hospital. He was raised on the farm four miles west of Dodsland and began school at the country school at Astum then Dodsland until grade 8. He graduated from high school in Plenty, SK. After graduation he worked on the Sask Wheat Pool repairing grain elevators until the spring of 1975 when he started farming full time until just recently. He raised cattle most of those years too.
Bill married Brenda Bailey on November 2, 1974 and had a son Jason in January of 1975. They went on to have three more children - Clayton in January of 1978, Lisa in December of 1980 and finally Travis in May of 1984. Life was busy on the farm with kids, animals and all the work but Bill always had time for a visit or coffee if you stopped
RCMP Report
UNITY RCMP
• RCMP received a complaint of an individual damaging a fuel tank nozzle in a rural area near Unity. Insufficient evidence to proceed.
• A youth was charged with Refusal to Comply with Demand and Resist Peace Officer during a traffic stop.
• Members attended a single vehicle collision near Unity. One vehicle passenger sustained minor injuries.
• A 60-day roadside suspension was issued after a vehicle collision.
• An individual reported a child walking alone on the street. The child’s guardian was located.
• CN Police reported cattle near the railway tracks in a rural area. A local farmer was notified.
• Members conducted a wellbeing check at the request of a family member.
• Police received a report of an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was not stolen and was not a traffic hazard. No further police action required.
• RCMP received a complaint of theft. This matter is still under investigation.
• Police received a complaint of trespassing. Members located the subject of complaint and issued a verbal warning.
• There were also three traffic complaints.
WILKIE RCMP
• RCMP received a complaint of theft. This matter is still under investigation.
• A 72-hour roadside suspension was issued during a traffic stop.
• Received a report of a vehicle damaging a fence in Landis. This matter is still under investigation.
by. He enjoyed carpentry and working with his hands, building many projects, usually with materials he restored and reused. He loved his animals and over the years had some very special dogs and horses. He was a very down-to-earth, humble and kind man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Brenda, his children Jason Kennon (Susan Rundle), Clayton Kennon (Angie Ewson), Lisa Sittler (Victor Sittler) and Travis Kennon, grandchildren Dylon Kennon, Jada Kennon, Drennan Ewson, Maggie Ewson, Graydan Ewson, Blake Sittler, Connor Sittler and Corbin Sittler, sisters Sherry McDonald (Jim McDonald), Nora Seime (Wendell Seime) and Ruth Srigley (Frank Srigley) as well as numerous extended family. He was predeceased by his father and mother Alfred and Doris Kennon and his niece Heather Grayeyes.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dodsland United Church with Reverend Jan Coffey-Olson officiating.
Donations in memory of Bill may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1738 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9.
• Members received a complaint of disturbing the peace. The subject of complaint was located and arrested on an outstanding warrant.
• RCMP conducted a wellbeing check at the request of a family member.
• Police received a complaint of an individual taking a motor vehicle without consent but it was unfounded.
• Members received a complaint of disturbing the peace. This matter is still under investigation.
• RCMP received a report of an intoxicated individual at a residence. Members transported the subject of complaint to remain in cells until sober.
• There was one traffic complaint and one false alarm.
MACKLIN RCMP
• RCMP received a complaint of a stolen vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.
• A business located a driver’s licence. Members returned the identification to the owner.
• Police received a report of an abandoned vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.
• A 72-hour roadside suspension was issued during a traffic stop.
• A 37-year-old male from Macklin was charged with Operation While Prohibited after Members received a traffic complaint.
• RCMP are investigating several complaints of arson in the Macklin area.
• There were also four traffic complaints.
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 1-800222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network.
ALSASK
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
• CFS Alsask Labour Day Tour. Tours at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Please pre-register by emailing info@civildefence.ca. Entry is donation of your choice.Each tour is 1 hr and 45 minutes.
BURSTALL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
• Burstall & District 41st Annual Fall Fair. Parade at 10:00 AM. Coffee & Pie at Community Hall 10:30 AM. Lions Park - Kids Zone!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
• One Community Church Service at Community Hall 11:00 AM. Soup and Sandwich to follow. By donation.
EATONIA
- 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 Mila 306-480-2035.
- Aquafit Monday & Wednesday mornings 8:00-8:45 AM.
- Aquafit Monday & Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:00 PM.
- Lane Swim Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6:00-7:00 PM.
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
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
• Farmers Market at the Seniors Hall (541 Atlantic Avenue) from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Lunch served from 11:00 AM1:00 PM.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
• Opening reception of Joanne Fagnou Bolen & Olivia Maney “Passing” at the Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery 7:00 PM. Artists will be in attendance.
- Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery featuring Joanne Fagnou Bolen & Olivia Maney “Passing” Show runs August 31 until October 28. Gallery Hours: Weekdays 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Kerrobert Library Summer Reading Program runs until August 31. Return your reading logs by September 4 to be eligible to win a prize.
KINDERSLEY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27
• Kindersley Community Trail Walk 5:30-8:30 PM starting at the Kindersley Beach. All ages and abilities welcome. FRee snacks and refreshments.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28
- Grade 9 New student welcome 7:00 PM at KCS. Meet the staff. Find your classrooms.
- Welcome Back BBQ & Meet the Teacher at Westberry School 4:30 PM. $5 Hamburger, chips & Drink. BBQ run by Kindersley Klippers. Drop off your school supplies!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
• West Central Abilities Inc. official opening of the new Day Program building 10:30 AM at 122 - 1st Avenue WEST.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
• Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Bull Riding Invitational 7:00 PM at the WCEC. Doors open at 6:00 PM. $60 plus taxes and fees.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
• Kindersley Community Connections presents: “Meet A Machine” - a FREE family-friendly event showcasing many different machines and the heroes that operate them! 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum. For more info contact Ang at 306-430-8869.
• Annual Ladies Golf Tournament. 18 holes - 2 woman scramble. Shot gun start at 10:00 AM. $60 / person (lunch & supper provided). Door prizes. Register in groups of 2, 4 or 6 by contacting Annika at 306-494-7337.
• Western Prairie Klippers Fall Camp. 12:00-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:30 PM.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
• Annual Super Walk for Parkinson’s is being held in Saskatoon. For more information locally about Parkinson’s, support available, Super Walk 24 or to donate please call Nancy at 306-463-4514.
• Western Prairie Klippers Fall Camp. 3:30-5:40 PM.
• Junior Golf Tournament at Kindersley Regional Park. $25 includes green fee, lunch and prizes. Open to any boys and girls age 8-18. To register email: shaunkhenry@gmail.com or text 306-460-5126.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
• The Terry Fox Run starting at 1:00 PM at the beach. Registration will start at 12:30. If anyone is looking to volunteer, please reach out to glencross2015@outlook.com
SEPTEMBER 19-22
• Annual Goose Festival Days! Stay tuned for more details. Parade, Car Show, Food Trucks and much more.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
• Music Trivia Night! 7:30 PM start (doors open at 7:00) Norman Ritchie Centre. Advance tickets $10 each or $15 at the door. Engage in a multi-round music trivia showdown featuring hits from the 60s to the 2010s. Max 6 per team. Teams of 5-6 players. Message @Kindersleytrivianights on Facebook to reserve. Proceeds to the Norman Ritchie Centre.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
• 40th Anniversary and Grand Opening of the West Central Crisis Centre 2:00-4:00 PM. Cake and coffee provided. Tours of the new facility. Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
• Donations wanted for United Church Garage Sale 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. NO clothes please. Drop off ites on stage in upper hall. Open Tuesday-Friday 11:00-3:00. For more info call 306-463-6508 or 306-460-7450.
- 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 Outdoor Season meets Monday & Wednesday evenings 6:30 PM and Friday mornings 10 AM at the WCEC outdoor rink. Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. More info call Barry 306-460-8356.
- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.
- Kindersley Library Make & Play every Wednesday until August 28th from 2:00-3:00 PM (ages 7-12).
- Kindersley Library Books and Bits every Tuesday at 10:30 AM until August 27th. For ages 0-6.
LUSELAND
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
• Luseland Harvest Festival. The day includes a variety of activities including Chilli Cookoff, Veggie Car Races, Food Booths, Bingo at the Pioneer Club, variety of vendors. Roast Beef Supper at Bell Acres followed by an outdoor movie!
- Luseland & District Museum is now open Saturday afternoons from 1:30-4:00 PM. Sunday 2:00-4:00 PM or by request. Come check out our new sports display!
- Murder Mystery at the Luseland Museum throughout the month of August. Come with a group of friends or as a family to solve the mystery of “The Empty Handed Thief.” We are happy to do special requests, including a snack along with the mystery! Give us a call/text 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.
