The Kerrobert Chronicle - December 3, 2024 by yourwestcentral

Kindersley’s middle school performers, ‘Get ready to look fabulous!’

BY JOAN JANZEN

Elizabeth Middle School’s colourful cast masterfully performed Aladdin Jr. not just once but five times within three days. Students from all three schools, family, friends, and visitors thoroughly enjoyed the musical stage production from November 26th to 28th.

The kids even surprised their parents. As one mom commented, “I had no idea he had rhythm and dance moves.” Each student’s contribution produced a stunning synergy effect.

A line pronounced by Genie in the play aptly described the students’ performance. “Get ready to look fabulous!” Genie said, and the cast of Aladdin Jr definitely looked fabulous on stage.

Whoever was responsible for the casting did an awesome job. The actors were well suited to their corresponding characters, from Aladdin’s pal who added a comic flare to evil Jafar bellowing out a sinister laugh. “That’s a good laugh,” quipped someone in the crowd, saying out loud what everyone was thinking.

The main actors—Aladdin, Jasmine, and Genie— made acting in a musical look easy and were obviously enjoying every minute of it. And we can’t forget the kid wearing a monkey suit who pulled off some pretty cool dance moves. Sword-wielding guards giving chase off stage, a human-powered magic carpet, and a spooky voice emanating from the sound system all added to the entertainment.

Of course, none of the above would have been possible without the help of the directors, production staff, sound crew, set designers, costume directors, junior designers, choreographers, and backstage crew and a generous donation to cover sound rentals and canteen costs.

The production ‘Aladdin Jr’ may have been created by Disney, but it’s the cast and crew at Elizabeth Middle School that transformed it into a work of art.

Here is a list of the talent: Bennett Haubrich (Genie); Kyle San Andres (Aladdin); Brody Cullen, Oriana

PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

Gonzalez and Jayla Peardon (Aladdin’s pals); Sadie Coles (Jasmine); Brody Wooldridge (Sultan); Parker Bellisle (Jafar); Ali Smith (Iago); Sadie Gutenberg (Shop Owner); Lewis Meyer (Razoul); Aubrey Strutt, Hamilton Fullerton (Guards); Abby Nash, Kristin Drozd, Aubrey Strutt (Beggars); Payton Welker (Apple Vendor); Sadie Gutenberg (Fortune Teller); Hamilton Fullerton, Parker Robbie (Attendants); Lewis Meyer (Prince Abdullah); Sadie Gutenberg (Isir); Nellie Down (Manal); Brooklyn Atkinson (Rajah); Parker

Kindersley & Area

2024 CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM

Kindersley & Area

Coordinating Partners:

The Kindersley Food Bank, The Salvation Army and The West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre are once again joining forces to coordinate applications, receiving donations and distributing donated items for the Christmas Hamper Program Hamper items will follow Canada's Food Guide expectations, with the extra December items to encourage and include a holiday meal, treats and children's gifts

Service Area:

The Christmas hampers will be distributed to recipients in towns within the Kindersley Food Bank's service area only: i.e. Kindersley, Smiley, Flaxcombe, Marengo, Alsask, Coleville, Brock and rural residents within (please call with inquires to confirm otherwise).

Applications Welcomed:

Application Forms are available for pick up and completion at The Salvation Army, West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre, Kindersley Food Bank, and at the Hamper distribution location at the Kindersley Mall in the main hallway.

Applications must be completed and returned no later than Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM

We would appreciate all donations to be at the Mall location by December 14th and we thank you for your generous and continued support of the program.

Robbie (Spooky Voice); Hamilton Fullerton (Cave of Wonders).

And we can’t forget the students who worked behind the scenes: Nick Hoffman, Serenity Malcolm, Felicity Malcolm and Nicko Eden (Jr. Backstage Crew); Brooklyn Atkinson (Jr. Choreographer); Jaxon McNeil, Olivia Roddam, Xian Patriz Oliveros, Lile Cummings, Nick Hoffman, Serenity Malcolm, Felicity Malcolm, Mackenzie Roberts, Livia Gerschner and Roxanne Liepert (Jr. Designers).

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thanks the volunteers, donors, supporters, sponsors and all those who attended our recent successful Christmas In November.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS:

Central Plains Co-op

CHBB

HES Manufacturing

Meridian Community Futures

Millsap Fuel Distributors Ltd.

Olorenshaw Farm Services

Remco Memorials

R.M. of Snipe Lake

Town of Eston

Western Sales

Students at Elizabeth Middle School did a fantastic job performing Aladdin Jr. to appreciative audiences last week!

Screen Arts group brings Sing Sing to Kindersley

BY JOAN JANZEN

Thanks to the efforts of Kindersley Screen Arts and its sponsors, local movie buffs had the opportunity to see a film that would not normally make its way to the Kindersley’s Sunset Theatre. The movie Sing Sing—Trust the Process was the selected drama shown on November 23rd. The script is based on an extraordinary true story.

It was storming that Saturday afternoon, but that didn’t stop locals like myself from trudging through the storm to watch a movie. After all, what else is there to do while it’s storming? And we were in for a treat, as this was a unique, heartfelt drama.

Sing Sing is a maximum security prison operated by the New York State Department. Two inmates were portrayed by academy award nominees; however the remainder of the cast were formerly incarcerated amateur actors. They had acquired their acting experience while participating in Sing Sing’s theatre group.

The novice actors played themselves in the movie, which is why viewers may have yet to detect their inexperience onscreen. The drama the inmates chose to perform was a comedy. It was obvious they were all in need of a good laugh

Kindersley swears in new mayor and council

BY JOAN JANZEN

There’s a new mayor in the Town of Kindersley. On Monday evening, November 25th, Mayor Ken Francis was welcomed by the Town Council at an Official Swearing Ceremony. Warren Schafer was appointed as Deputy Mayor by Mayor Francis. Councillors Rob Anderson, Anthony Barlow, Randy Ervine, Shaun Henry, and Kevin Martin were also invited to the team.

Audrey Hebert, CAO, and Kindersley’s new Mayor, Ken Francis at the Official swearing-in Ceremony.

Mayor Francis said he’s excited to continue where he left off as Deputy Mayor in 2018. “I was only there a couple of years with Mayor Rod Perkins. We had a brand new council back then; Shaun Henry was the only carryover,” he said. He credited all levels of government for all the work that has been done since then. “I’m excited to get back and carry on where this last council left off.”

He acknowledged that the combination of three new councillors and three returning councillors brings

a wide range of experience and knowledge to the team. Shaun Henry, Kevin Martin, and Anthony Barlow are the new Councillors, and Randy Ervine, Warren Schafer, and Rob Anderson are the returning Councillors.

“I’m not sure the public fully appreciates the effort required to serve on Council; mostly everyone on council has a regular job and family commitments,” he said.

Mayor Francis said taking care of infrastructure will always be at the forefront. He’s also confident the team will focus on efficient spending of taxpayer dollars, smart borrowing and building for the future. “We need to keep the momentum going with building and infrastructure replacement,” he added.

The mayor’s recent involvement in the provincial government equipped him with experience in numerous areas, including energy, resources, and agriculture, which are the heart of our local economy. Those experiences will enable him to effectively represent our community at the municipal level.

and were on a journey to become free enough inside to laugh at themselves.

The main character, Divine G, was sentenced to 25 years for a crime he didn’t commit, and the theatre group provided him with purpose and a momentary escape from prison life.

A newcomer to Sing Sing, played by actor Clarence Maclin, joins the theatre group. The audience watches as this bitter, angry, distant man undergoes a difficult but necessary transformation.

As the story unfolds, the inmates watch with mixed emotions as several of their peers are released. One returns to visit and shares the challenges and joys of entering the outside world, while another inmate escapes quietly through death.

Amidst dealing with a myriad of emotions, including grief, loneliness and disappointment, the theatre group finds freedom in camaraderie, laughter, dancing and song. At the conclusion of the film, Divine G is proven innocent and released from Sing Sing.

Throughout the film, the inmates acknowledge their deepest emotions, which gives them the freedom to enjoy getting into character on stage. They prove that healing and personal growth can be found within the confines of prison walls.

“The proper response, as Hanukkah teaches, is not to curse the darkness but to light a candle.“ Irving Greenberg

PHOTO BY ANNA POLSFUT

Moustached man rides 60 miles on horseback for Movember charity

BY JOAN JANZEN

A Saskatchewan resident participated in the Movember charity by not only growing a moustache but also pledging to ride his three fillies sixty miles from November 5th to November 22nd. Kurtis Sehn said the charity, which funds men’s health projects, is “near to his heart.”

Kurtis was born and raised in Fox Valley, where he worked and farmed with his parents until moving in 2016. He and his wife now reside on an acreage approximately 75 kilometres northeast of Regina.

“This is the third year I’ve participated,” he said. If any guy is looking for a good reason to grow a moustache, the Movember charity fills the bill, and Kurtis plans to keep his intact until Christmas. “But this is the first time I’ve done the riding pledge,” he added.

Kurtis suffered a livestock injury in the summer, which resulted in a broken arm, a plate and ten screws. “I’ve been off work since it was a bad break, but I started feeling quite a bit better in October,” he explained. Since he had three young horses that had only been ridden about ten to fifteen miles each, Kurtis decided to make a riding pledge to raise funds for men’s health while giving his fillies some additional riding experience.

“The fillies are better for the experience. I learned a little, and together, we raised some money for cancer research and men’s mental health. It was a win-win for everyone,” he said. “Some days, I would ride two miles or up to 12 to 13 miles. I made a point of doing this before it got really cold.”

Because the horses are young, Kurtis said it’s better to ride longer distances and tire them out. “You want to have them sweat a little bit and come back with a wet blanket,” he said. “I’m pretty happy with the way they’re coming along. They can side pass enough to

Fox Valley resident, Kurtis Sehn grew a moustache for the Movember charity and pledged to ride 60 miles on his three fillies from November 5th to 22nd. He said it was a bit of a chore getting his horses to cooperate for a selfie photo, before he froze his fingers. Kurtis Sehn shows off his moustache while his horses, Missy and Jill, stand behind him. However, Annie, on the far left, didn’t agree to look at the camera.

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open and close gates without getting off, and nobody blew a gasket and had the urge to throw a fit. And I can drop a rope, coil it up and swing it off of all three of these horses,” he said.

Thanks to the help of his donors, Kurtis raised $330. More importantly, he hopes it helped raise awareness for cancer and men’s mental health. His riding pledge was also a practical example of how going out and doing something for a cause while healing from an injury can improve one’s personal mental health.

And his fillies, Annie, Jill and Missy, appreciated getting out of the corral.

Max and Sarah Paulhus sang two folk songs for the Pinkham community at the Christmas party on November 30, 2024, held at the Kindersley Masonic Lodge. There were 23 people in attendance at the festive gathering, which featured a delicious potluck supper with a wide array of tasty desserts. They also sang Christmas carols and enjoyed plenty of friendly conversations. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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PINKHAM CHRISTMAS PARTY!

OPINION:

Speak up when things are out of order

BY JOAN JANZEN

It’s been reported that when Einstein was a young boy, he was a late talker, and his parents were worried. Finally, one day at supper, he blurted out a complete sentence: “The soup is too hot!” His parents were so relieved, but they asked him why he hadn’t spoken up before. Young Einstein replied, “Until now, everything was in order.”

Young Einstein made a valid observation that still holds true today. Canadians generally remain quiet and compliant when everything seems to be in order. However, the need for people to voice their observations to their local government representatives becomes increasingly necessary whenever Canadians have concerns.

A Global News article by David Baxter had a headline that read, “Medically assisted death for mental illness delayed until 2027.” The Liberal government decided to delay expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) for those solely suffering from mental illness. In the article, Health Minister Mark Holland said all of his provincial and territorial counterparts have told him their health system is not ready for the expansion.

A poll shows that the majority of Canadians say the expansion should not occur without improving access to mental health care first.

Faytene Grasseschi from Faytene TV described MAID as an “evolving policy.” Her guest Rebecca Vachon observed, “It’s clear that Canadians are worried that those who are vulnerable and marginalized because of disabilities, poverty, or other factors often feel they’re left with no choice except MAID.”

For that reason, Faytene suggested that MAID should be patient-requested, not suggested by health providers, because of the threat it poses to vulnerable people. Canadians can point this out to legislators, emphasizing the need for all options for care to be on the table.

She also noted that when a situation is out of order, it presents an opportunity to fight for one another’s mental health. It’s an opportunity to build a community where people feel valued, loved and needed. When government policies are off track, we can step up and be the change Canada needs.

The Government of Canada is currently undergoing public national consultations on the topic of MAID expansions, which are expected to end in January, 2025. “If you care about this issue, now is the time to engage so your voice is heard,” Faytene advised.

A second topic that appears out of order in Canada was recently addressed on stage by Prime Minister Trudeau. Taxpayers paid for him to fly to Brazil

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and speak these words regarding the carbon tax.

“It’s really easy to say let’s put climate change as a lesser priority when you’re in short-term survival, focusing on how you’ll pay the rent and buying groceries for the kids. That’s something that is instinctive - to hunker down and wait for it to blow over. But we can’t do that around climate change,” the Prime Minister said. But there’s more …

“People don’t want to hear about paying a little more for an electric car so they’ll be protecting the environment; they can’t afford an electric car right now. This sense of affordability is in direct contrast with our moral responsibility to protect the planet, and that is something, unfortunately, that’s been amplified … Propaganda and misinformation and disinformation and flat-out lies scare people into saying we have to take care of our household budget first and environment second,” he continued. Unfortunately, at this juncture, the Prime Minister kept on speaking.

“That’s one of the things we’ve really tried to tackle in Canada. Because as we talk about global collective action we have a first responsibility to citizens in our own countries. Because, if they’re not on board with us stepping up to climate change, then they will withdraw political support from parties that are focused on doing that, and that’s the challenge we have to tackle,” he concluded.

His words send a clear message: the ability of Canadians to feed, cloth and

shelter their families is not as important as enforcing the carbon tax and muzzling any dissenting voices about the carbon tax. Those are his two main priorities, which are obviously completely out of order.

Franco Terrazzano from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) spoke about the carbon tax in realistic terms. He reported it cost $283 million to administer the tax from 2019 to 2024. The GST on the carbon tax will cost Canadians $400 million this year. Not to mention how it increases the cost of everything you buy.

And yet the government claims the carbon tax is revenue neutral. Franco explained why that’s not possible: “There’s no way the government can impose a carbon tax, charge sales tax on it, and then skim hundreds of millions to pay bureaucrats, and somehow make you better off with rebates.”

The folks at the CTF advise Canadians to email their MP, and tell them you are not going to prioritize the government’s obsession with the carbon tax over your ability to feed, cloth and shelter your family.

Franco encouraged CTF supporters saying, “Your voice is starting to break through and politicians are starting to see if they want to get elected they have to cut taxes.”

Even as a toddler, Einstein made a brilliant observation: even if you’ve never used your voice before when things are out of order, you need to speak up.

Pop89: Sacred agents on holy ground

BY MADONNA HAMEL

This Advent I’m giving myself the gift of a fast from technological devices and internet news. As the monk Richard Rohr reminds us: “The amygdala cannot process this much negativity, misinformation, opinion, and paranoia. It gets hooked.”

The pace of the technological world is not the pace of our human, creaturely bodies. And I’m tired of the assumption that to be an efficient, successful human, we must be hurried along by technology.

I removed myself to Val Marie to get away from the artificial pace and constant stimulation and the distractions of the urban world. But I undo all the good it’s done me if I end up staring into the computer screen with so many bits and bites coming at me from all directions, posing as indispensable information impossible.

The open, empty plain graces me big spaces between distractions. I can walk for miles before a coyote yips or a flock of geese flaps overhead. And, then, I can sanely “process” the moment. Each event is central to my senses - it’s not competing or diverting my attention from a hundred other events. A truck approaches, passes and recedes into the distance and I get the full Doppler effect, the crescendo and decrescendo, without new noises rushing up behind it, crowding it, pushing it along.

There is so much space between spaces, here. The grace of a humane pace allows me to consider the prairie lily, the nighthawk, and, especially at this time of year, the shifting light in the hills as the sun descends. For an hour the hills are golden and the snow is blue. I call this moment, and the mood that descends, The Twinkle Zone. The Twinkle Zone imparts so much

enormous and subtle grace that it sustains me until the next afternoon.

Lots of space and a creaturely pace allows for witnessing. But if our eyes are glued to a phone or computer, darting from distraction to diversion to advertisement, then what are we witnessing, besides a hungry, hyper, dissatisfied brain?

We insist our devices are required for communication. But, as the modern mystic James Finley says: “Communication is not communion.” Technology may hook us up - but engagement and relationship require communing, a form of linking to the soul of the world beyond our brains and egos. Communion requires breaking bread together.

I sense that the the soul’s longing is for far more than an ideal job, an ideal weight or even an ideal mate. It yearns for fulfillment beyond the fickleness of fleeting pleasures. It longs to connect to more than technology, but, ironically, it’s technology that’s making all the claims of transcendence, transcendent promises of a utopia where we get whatever we want without giving, or giving up anything.

Thirty years ago, I gave a performance called “Sacred Agents,”. It was a tribute to the human body. In those days we were just warming up to our computers, but even then the reality of virtual reality was taking its toll on our bodies. I listed off some of the effects of “Cybersickness” including - “pale sweats, headaches, nausea, eyestrain, disorientation, fatigue, flashbacks, and incapacitation.” And I continued: “Like every new drug, there’s side effects. Money to be had. A counter culture to build up around it. A place to hide.”

Thirty years later we have zoomed so far so fast that the cyber world is no longer the reigning culture. Now, those of us who wish to step away, who came to live in rural places, or who never left them, are the counter-culture.

The solution to our pacing problem is not to become more like the technology that’s hurrying us. We are flesh and blood creatures. As I also pleaded in “Sacred

Agents”: “Here is my body: A bonfire. An instrument. The town crier. And here is the revolution: born of passion and persistence. Not pathology. Not buttons. Not wires.”

The fact we allow our sensual bodies, full of wonder and struggle, sleepiness and hungers, to be bullied by machines is the most disturbing part of techno-worship. To suggest we are insufficient, that we need tech to set our pace, determine our wants, prioritize our needs - is to deny human agency. And ultimately, is to deny the existence of the soul.

Over the last few evenings I’ve been reading while sipping my hot cuppa with a hot water bottle and a blankee as the snow falls gently outside. I await, with a sense of almost glee as the magic hour comes- that moment when the sunset reflects on the Eastern hills, and the world is golden and the snow is blue. The royalty of nature in full transcendent reveal. I watch until darkness falls and I begin to see my reflection in the window.

Then I go back to my book. At the moment I’m reading: A History of Religion in 5 1/2 Objects, by S. Brent Plate, subtitled Bringing the Spiritual to its Senses. He reminds us that usb ports aren’t the only way to connect with the world. We have the senses. I’ve noticed, ironically, it’s religions who are bringing us back to the body, not the disembodied technocrats. Plate reminds us that over the centuries, religions have used sensual connectors like stones, crosses, incense and bread to engage us and “place our lives within a sacred continuum.”

Thirty years ago I also wrote: “I’ve lived thirty years of cognitive dissonance, dissociation, the right hand never knowing where the left hand has been.” That’s sixty years of ungrounded-ness! “Now that I’ve finally landed on Holy Ground, safe, if not sound, spare me the cyber sales pitch. I’ll walk my own mile. Scratch my own itch. Become again that rowdy, physical child, in sacred agency, moving at the body’s creaturely pace.” Innately aware of the transcendent, I’ve a better shot at heaven, at home, living in the Twinkle Zone.

This wonderful photo of Brock Consolidated School from 1930 (Brock, D’Arcy and Fiske) was brought into our office to share. Look at all the kids! I think there are more people in this photo than now currently reside in the communities. We hope this brings back some memories..

Heartbreak once again for Bombers in Grey Cup

BY BRUCE PENTON

A baker’s dozen of sports questions, plus one, some of them penetrating, some of them just weird: Will the Winnipeg Blue Bombers pass on next year’s Canadian Football League playoffs, saying ‘No thanks. The annual heartbreak in the Grey Cup game is just too much to bear.’

After missing up to six weeks with a broken leg, will Alex Ovechkin score 27 more goals this year, giving him 895, one more than the all-time recored held by Wayne Gretzky? Or will it take a few games next season for the Russian superstar to become No. 1?

BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist

If the Dodgers sign Juan Soto, adding him to a lineup featuring Ohtani, Freeman, Betts, etc., can Major League Baseball just give the current World Series champs a bye into the 2025 World Series?

Where does the retired Rafael Nadal rank all time in the world of tennis? I have him at No. 5, behind Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg.

Do you worry that hockey’s best player, Connor McDavid, may rack up 2,000 career points or more yet retire in a decade or so without a single Stanley Cup?

Is After Hours, the late Saturday night interview show featuring broadcaster Scott Oake and an NHL player, on the ‘can’t-miss’ channel?

Why are Patrick Mahomes’ stats so ordinary yet his reputation as the best QB in the National Football League so solid?

And if you said that Mahomes is not the best QB and that Buffalo’s Josh Allen is actually better, would you get much of an argument?

A question we ask every year: Will 2025 be the year Rory McIlroy completes the career grand slam by winning the Masters?

Did you know that 90 regular-season games of the Professional Women’s Hockey League will be televised this winter — 57 on TSN, 17 on CBC and another 16 on Prime Video?

Is there a more athletically strong family in Canada than the Nurses? Darnell plays for the Oilers, sister Kia plays pro basketball with the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA and one of their cousins, Sarah Nurse, is a hockey star with the Toronto Sceptres. Darnell and Kia’s father, Richard Nurse, played in the CFL for Hamilton and former NFL quarterback star Donovan McNabb is Darnell and Kia’s uncle.

Speaking of family connections, is it

one of the greatest hockey coincidences of all time that Connor Bedard and his cousin through marriage, Medicine Hat Tigers’ Gavin McKenna (class of ’26), will both go into the record books as No. 1 overall draft picks in the NHL?

If you paid $250 for a ticket to watch the Philadelphia 76ers play basketball and star centre Joel Embiid took the night off to rest, because he didn’t want to play on back-toback nights, would you ask for your money back?

Most golf fans know that Scottie Scheffler was the No. 1 money winner on the PGA Tour this year, and that Xander Schauffele was second, but would they know, or care, who finished atop the LIV list?

• Jack Finarelli, from his website sports curmudgeon.com, on some of sports’ dragged-out replay reviews: “I remember the days when they used to refer to it as ‘Instant Replay.’ No more; now we have just plain ‘Replay.’”

• Vancouver comedy guy Torben Rolfsen: “Controversial Australian breakdancer Raygun has announced she has retired from breakdancing. She’s thinking of going into competitive Twister.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “I decided to check out a local seniors’ basketball league game. Action? Three fast breaks in the first period alone — one wrist and two hips.”

• Another one from RJ Currie: “Top three reasons TV viewers love curling: 3. The game has a peel; 2. It’s great with takeout; 1. Action is end to end.”

• Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports, metaphorically describing Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones’ reluctance to hire a ‘real’ general manager instead of trying to do the personnel job himself: “He clearly likes to shop for his own groceries, but the Sunday meals that result from his choices have inspired more Pepto Bismol purchases than Michelin stars.”

• From The Sports Troll, on Facebook: “Disgusting scene at AT&T Stadium in Dallas as security forced a Cowboys’ fan to stay and watch the game all the way to the end.”

• Super 70s Sports, on X: “The Giants-Cowboys Thanksgiving game on FOX may be the first game in NFL history where one of the announcers could literally leave the booth and play better than either QB.”

• Comedy guy Torben Rolfsen again:

“Vancouver Canucks traded Daniel Sprong to the Seattle Kraken for future considerations, aka Seahawks’ tickets.”

• RJ Currie again: “What do the Blue Bombers have in common with most of the people at the Grey Cup? They took the day off.”

• Headline at fark.com: “Man sues Netflix for not being able to watch Paul vs. Tyson fight. No word on class action suit from those who did watch the Paul vs. Tyson ‘fight’.”

Care to comment?

Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

If the Dodgers sign Juan Soto, adding him to a lineup featuring Ohtani, Freeman, Betts, etc., can Major League Baseball just give the current World Series champs a bye into the 2025 World Series?

Basketball season is underway and the KCS Senior Boys hosted their annual tournament this weekend. Two KCS Kobras teams (Hankewich and Koehler), Maple Creek, Ministikwan, Rosetown, Osler, Oyen and Lloydminster took to the court on Friday and Saturday.

PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST

PHOTOS

The Sears Christmas Wish Book

BY KEITH SCHELL

As with many of us in our youth, the Sears Company had a huge influence in our family life as consumers. When I was young, I think there was a Sears mail-order outlet store on every Main Street in every small town in Canada. We certainly had one in our town. Our family usually had the most current and up-to-date seasonal Sears catalogues in our home and could phone the Sears outlet store in town to place an order for whatever we needed at our convenience.

But for all us kids back then, the king of all catalogues was the Sears Christmas Wish Book.

It was always a huge deal in our house when it came. The second it came through our door there was usually a fight to see which kid could look at it first! Mom had to be referee, and tried to be as fair as possible, allocating a certain amount of time each day with it to each of us three boys.

And what a catalogue it was! Back then the toy section of the Wish Book had pages and pages of the coolest toys, games, and other kid-friendly stuff of the day that you actually had to physically play with, not just sit on the couch and twiddle your fingers at.

When it came time to select the toys in the catalogue we wanted from Santa, we were lucky. Our parents said we could each ask for one big thing or three little things. If there was any doubt if something was big or little, it would be decided by our parents. I remember sitting with the Wish Book and making a huge list every year and slowly whittling it down one by one, until I finally achieved my one big thing or my three little things. We made our lists, gave a copy to our parents for their approval, and then wrote to Santa.

I was always so excited on Christmas Eve. I always had trouble going to sleep that night and didn’t want to go to bed. And I was always up super-early on

Christmas morning to see what I got!

And when we finally starting opening presents after the eternity of breakfast, most of the toys we got back then came from the Sears Christmas Wish book. It’s amazing how much joy came to our house and so many other homes in the country on Christmas morning from that one particular catalogue. Sears was responsible for many happy Christmas memories in many homes for many years.

But gradually, consumer tastes and attitudes began to change. And with that, the fortunes of Sears started changing for the worse. Sears started losing market share and the Christmas Wish book started getting thinner and thinner every year and the entire Sears’ empire eventually became no more, declaring bankruptcy in 2019.

Personally, I think that no longer having the Sears Christmas Wish book is a significant loss of part of the Christmas experience for children everywhere, but I guess today’s kids won’t miss what they never had. The e-commerce retailers have taken the place of the Christmas Wish Book and ‘leafing through the pages’ has been replaced with ‘swipe left’ on everyone’s hand-held devices and ‘making a list’ has been replaced with ‘add to cart’. These are the memories that our children are building to tell their own kids about down the road. But to me, it’s just not the same and it never will be.

Christmas is the most special of times, and if you have young children, cherish these times at Christmas, for these are the special times you will never get back. And if you have Grandkids who visit you at Christmas, cherish them, for through them you get to re-live the joy of Christmas through the eyes of a child one more time.

And a special thanks to the Sears Christmas Wish book, now gone to the ages, for providing countless happy yuletide memories in millions of lives of people from our generation and older.

by Cheryl Mullock

Keith Schell

BLIZZARD OF 1955. This Prairie West Historical Society photo was taken at Secord’s Hill near Eston. It wasn’t dated but may have been taken during the historical blizzard of 1955. That was a lot of snow!

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‘O CHRISTMAS TREE!

Left: Gloria and Peter Vandeezwaag getting their yearly tree from the 4H Eston group.

PHOTO BY HELENKA BERNARD

Right: Eston’s Wesston Toner picks out his first tree to get ready for the festive season. The trees are a fundraiser for the Eston 4-H group.

PHOTO BY HELENKA BERNARD

Kindersley Town Council Minutes

On November 25, 2024, the new Council of 20242028 had their first meeting. The meeting began with the Official Swearing in Ceremony of the Mayor and each Councillor. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Audrey Hebert officiated the ceremony.

7.1: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Audrey Hebert gave the Financial Report for October 2024.

7.2: The Council of the Town of Kindersley resolved to direct the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to enter into an Agreement with the Kindersley Curling Club and Kindersley Minor Sports for the use of the WCEC wireless network.

7.3: Town Council directed Administration to distribute approved funding to the following applicants from the Community Grant Program, Fall 2024 intake:

• Kindersley Crisis Centre - $750

• Kindersley Chamber of Commerce - $750

• Kindersley & District Plains Museum - $750

• KAWS - $750

• Pathway to Wellness - $750

• NRC Management -$750

• Screen Arts$750

• Kindersley & District Health & Wellness Foundation - $750

7.4: The Council of the Town of Kindersley confirmed the municipality meets the following eligibility requirements to receive the Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant.

• Submission of the 2023 Audited Financial Statement to the Ministry of Government Relations;

• Submission of the 2023 Public Reporting on Municipal Waterworks to the Ministry of Government Relations;

• In Good Standing with respect to the reporting and remittance of Education Property Taxes;

• Adoption of a Council Procedures Bylaw;

• Adoption of an Employee Code of Conduct;

• All members of Council have filed an annually updated their Public Disclo-

sure Statements, as required; and That they authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Declaration of Eligibility and submit it to the Ministry of Government Relations.

7.5: Council recommended:

• Curtis Sackville

• Kim Vogel

• Warren Schafer

• Randy Ervine

As representatives to the Executive Board of the Western Regional Landfill Inc. as the four (4) positions allotted for Kindersley as per the per capita Western Regional Landfill Inc. (WRLI) Executive Board structure and that the recommended representatives may be formally adopted to the Executive Board at the 2024 Annual WRLI AGM held on November 28, 2024.

7.6: Town Council resolved to appoint Councillor Warren Schafer to serve as Deputy Mayor for a term commencing November 25, and ending November 2o, 2028, pursuant to Bylaw 09-20, being a Bylaw of the Town of Kindersley to Regulate the Proceedings Town Council and the Committees of Council.

7.7: The Council of the Town of Kindersley hereby authorized the 2024 Write-Offs as set out in accordance with;

• Schedule B – Utilities and;

• Schedule C – Mobile Home license Fee as attached to and forming a part of these minutes.

8.1: Town Council resolved to accept as submitted the list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley in the amount of $354, 568.35.

9.1: Council resolved to approve the Consent Agenda which included the following items for acceptance and filing:

1. Election Declaration Results – Mayor 2. Election Declaration Results – Councillors

3. Kindersley Regional Park Authority Minutes – October 28, 2024

4. Annual Generator Inspection Reports (All Facilities)

PRAIRIE WEST HISTORICAL SOCIETY

“The museum is a fixture in your community” - Dr. Charlotte Williams

BY VERNA THOMPSON

The importance of community and being part of a community was the theme of Elrose veterinarian Dr. Charlotte Williams when she addressed the Eston museum’s Christmas in November event recently.

She stressed the importance of museums in the life of a community. “The museum is a fixture in your community. “she said,. It provides a medium for family and future generations to reflect on the past, learn ideas and perspectives from the past to help shape ideas and creativity in the future, ultimately making the community a better place.”

She urged her audience to support the museum, by volunteering, taking families and friends to visit and give financially.

“These are all ways to support your museum, a vital part of your community” she said.

Dr. Williams opened her talk saying, “Tonight I want to talk about the fixtures or people in my life that were an example to me. Because of them when a door opened in front of me I saw it as an opportunity and that gave me the courage to walk through it.”

She traced her family from her great grandmother Mattie Mayes who was born a slave in the state of Georgia. Gaining freedom after the Civil war, Mattie, her husband Joe and their 13 children, with 10 other families, eventually made their way to Canada and Saskatchewan where they settled in the Eldon district near Maidstone in 1910.

They formed a community and built a church, the Shiloh Church, which as recently declared a heritage property.

Mattie was a mother and a leader in her community, a medicine woman and midwife loved and admired by all who knew her. “She was determined to leave the hate of discrimination and embrace the idea of community,” Williams said.

Raised in North Battleford, Williams said her parents did everything they could “to ensure we had the opportunity to take part and experience being part of a community. … Ultimately, I believe my parents were trying to help us think about community, how your seemingly small contribution can help a community thrive.”

Williams attained her veterinary medicine degree in 1994, married her husband, Earl, and 28 years ago the family, with the first two of their eventual three children in tow, moved to Elrose where Earl had found work with Mark and Suzanne Reed who were diversifying their farm into tissue culture and Williams would establish her veterinary practice.

Her practice moved quickly from mobile to a small animal clinic, she said, but “it wasn’t all easy.”

Hers was the first veterinary practice in Elrose, so she had to establish a clientele, she was female and most large animal producers were used to a male vet, and “I was obviously a different colour so everybody thought I was from a different country.

“Every door that has been opened to us provided new opportunities to help our community by providing a dependable service.

“For the past 28 years,” she said, we have worked toward becoming a fixture in Elrose to improve the health and vitality of our community.”

She also serves the wider veterinary community, having held several positions with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association, ultimately becoming president of the organization in 2016.

As her practice has grown, she has mentored students, technicians and current and future veterinarians.

As museums are a vital part of any community, so her practice has become a vital part of Elrose and the wider West Central community.

Williams presentation was sponsored by Meridian Community Futures.

Dr. Charlotte Williams SUBMITTED

BY BRIAN ZINCHUK

REGINA – With a new legislative session now underway, Saskatchewan’s energy sector now has two new people focused on energy, on both the government and opposition benches.

Colleen Young, Sask Party MLA for Lloydminster, is the new Minister of Energy and Resources. Her official opposition counterpart is newly elected NDP Energy Critic Sally Housser, who represents the reconfigured Regina-University constituency.

They spoke one after the other on Nov. 27, as part of the traditional introductory speeches in response to the Speech from the Throne. Generally these speeches are a bit of a warm up for legislators, where they will thank and talk about their families and those who helped them get there. It’s an opportunity for the members to get to know each other, especially the new ones. However, they’ll often talk a bit about their roles. Here are the excerpts from those speeches that directly referred to energy. In Houser’s case, this was her first speech in the Legislature as an MLA.

Minister of Energy and Resources Colleen Young:

“Our government is committed to making the necessary changes, investments, and providing the human resources that will improve services and help all citizens of this province to feel pride in a government who is listening and taking action. Many if not all my colleagues will touch on the important work that lies ahead of our government and our campaign commitments, but I just want to speak briefly on how we find the money to invest in these priorities — our very valuable and important energy and resources sector.

Mr. Speaker, I grew up in a large family on a farm in Saskatchewan and know that agriculture is a significant contributor to the economy of our great province. And we thank our farmers, ranchers for their continued commitment, hard work, and dedication to ensuring the spine of our province remains strong and stable. But since 2007 we need to recognize that our oil and gas and other resource sectors — potash and now critical minerals like helium, lithium, and I’m positive more to come — have become the number one contributors to our growing economy.

The current 2024-25 estimate for oil- and gas-related revenue is $1.23 billion, and the current 2024 estimate for oil and gas investment for new exploration and development is said to be 3.5 billion. Oil and gas has returned to 90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. 459,000 barrels per day was produced this year alone, and our growth plan for 2030 has set a target of 600,000 barrels per day. And in talking with our industry, they are confident we are going to get there.

The current estimate for combined oil and gas production is already at 14.5 billion, and the value of potash sales in 2023 was 10.5 billion, exceeding our growth plan goal by nearly $2 billion. And as we’ve heard over the past few years, and that we should all be aware of, Saskatchewan is home to 27 of 34 critical minerals that the Government of Canada recognizes on their list and which positions this province for future growth opportunities and revenues, including helium, hydrogen, lithium, gold, diamonds, copper, and zinc.

We will continue to work with industries and potential investors to expand the opportunities in the mining sector. Global interest in Saskatchewan’s natural resource sector has increased considerably over the past decade. Saskatchewan definitely has the food, fuel, and fertilizer to help meet the food and energy security needs of the world and our province’s growing population.

There might be a few headwinds, but I am excited

about the opportunity that lies ahead of the oil and gas industry, even with the new administration changes in the United States. Keep in mind they want what we want, and what strengthens our economy and creates well-paid jobs is what they want too — more oil and gas flowing through pipelines like Keystone XL expansion, and exports to more world markets. The province’s rich, abundant resources are foundational to this growth and the revenues to support it. The stability and competitiveness of our government’s regulatory and taxation environment are key and major contributors to investor confidence and economic growth.

Now we just need our federal Liberal-NDP coalition government to stand down on the numerous regulatory policies that they continue — continue — to impose on this industry, which are costly and are not in their bucket of responsibility to carry and manage. Clearly that authority belongs to the province of Saskatchewan.

Since 2007 our government has been working hand in hand with our energy sector and our resources sector to cut red tape, create effective investment incentive programs, which have supported investment projects related to innovation and value-added processing in the oil and gas and emerging critical mineral sectors.

A strong economy, built by working with our energy and resources sector industries and partners, is how we pay for and get to shorten surgical wait times, the building of more urgent care centres, more hospitals, new schools, and added educational teachers and support staff, the hiring of more health care professionals, expanding health programs that support people. It’s how we add more mental health beds and supports for those who need it.

It’s how we support small business and create entrepreneur opportunities. It’s how we hire more RCMP [Royal Canadian Mounted Police] and police officers to keep our homes, businesses, and communities safe. It’s how we can provide supports for the homeless and the most vulnerable in our communities, and it’s how we help make life more affordable for everyone in our great province.

Mr. Speaker, it is a new beginning for this province and this government. And I am honoured to be part of this government as we look forward to keeping this economy strong, all the while recognize the important partners in our energy and resources sectors that will keep our economy strong and moving forward.

NDP Energy Critic Sally Housser:

I would like to thank my leader, the member for Regina Lakeview, for trusting me with the portfolio of Energy and Resources and SaskEnergy. And I look forward to working with the hon. minister on things that we can control within our borders to celebrate in our resource industry and to improve.

I’ve worked as a consultant, both in oil and gas and renewable energy, and I’m looking forward to engaging with industry stakeholders to let them know that from the C-suite to the shop floor, they have a partner

Colleen Young Sally Jousser

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Saskatchewan residents are being targeted by scam emails claiming to be from SGI

SGI is aware that scammers are targeting Saskatchewan residents with emails claiming to be from SGI. The subject line and text of the emails is ever changing but we’ve seen it cover subjects like residency confirmation and registration requests. SGI does not contact customers via email to receive this kind of information.

If you’re unsure if an email claiming to be from SGI is legitimate, contact your local licence issuer or the SGI Customer Service Centre at 1-844-TLK2SGI (855-2744). Don’t use the phone number or email address included in the suspect email. These emails can be very convincing, so please approach any email claiming to be from SGI with a skeptical eye and never click on a link until you are 100% confident it’s a legitimate email. If you’ve discovered that the email is fraudulent, don’t click on any links. Report the email as spam through your email provider and delete the email.

If you did click on links in a fraudulent email or provided your personal information to someone who shouldn’t have it, contact the police and take the

steps suggested by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Please also notify SGI of the potential issue. There are steps you can take to have your SGI information password protected. You can do this at any SGI motor licence issuing office.

SGI posts scam alerts on our social media pages as soon as we are made aware of a fraudulent issue. For the most up-to-date information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Safe Young Drivers Event coming to KCS

A Safe Young Drivers Event will be held at Kindersley Composite School (KCS) on Tuesday afternoon, December 3rd, for high school students who have obtained their driver’s license. This free event, sponsored by Kelly Insurance Brokers Ltd., is designed to increase driver confidence when navigating urban and rural roadways in Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan Safety Council recognizes the need to address statistics that report 100 collisions, 19 injuries, and one death per year in Kindersley. There will be no examination at the end of this informal open class event, which will cover numerous topics.

Those topics include best practices for driving in hazardous conditions and collision avoidance. Timely topics

for this time of year are winter driving, skids and hydroplaning, driving on gravel roads, and how to protect yourself while driving.

The curriculum includes rules of the road, emergency vehicles, work zones, and traffic guidance at intersections. It will also discuss acceptable amounts of risk while driving and impairment due to substance use, medications, fatigue, illness, emotions, and distractions. Participants need to register with KCS for this informative class, which will be followed by a pizza dinner and refreshments, sponsored by Kelly Insurance Brokers Ltd.

The Safe Young Drivers Event will be presented in cooperation with the SGI Traffic Safety Promotion and Acquired Brain Injury Partnership.

During the Christmas season of 1989, Joan Netter led the members of the Kindersley Community Choir through their paces as they rehearsed for their Christmas production, “Good News from Bethlehem.”

Kindersley’s Community Choir has been singing for 45 years

BY JOAN JANZEN

Kindersley’s Community Choir has been singing and entertaining Kindersley and the area for 45 years! What an accomplishment!

An article in the Kindersley Clarion from November 1989 noted the choir’s 10th anniversary. At that time, Joan Netter was the director, and the group also performed its cantata in Luseland, Kerrobert, Rosetown, and Leader.

The number of choir members fluctuated throughout the years, ranging from 35 to as high as 65 at one point. Members aren’t required to have a mu-

sical background to join, but they all love to sing and enjoy the camaraderie. Since 1979, the Kindersley Community Choir has been singing harmoniously and entertaining people with a wide variety of music. This year, the choir combines with the Herschel/ Fiske Community Choir. The Kindersley group includes 16 singers plus the director and pianist, and the Herschel/Fiske Choir has 26 singers, for a total of 44. Some of Kindersley’s members have been part of the choir for 25 years. This year, they will perform their cantata in Kindersley, Rosetown, Herschel and Eston.

in me and the official opposition.

We have some of the most talented, dedicated, and innovative small-business owners in this country, yet our urban centres are crumbling, and Saskatchewan has lost too many small busi-

nesses in the last year alone. We have the most tremendous wealth of natural resources — oil and gas, uranium, potash, solar, geothermal — but the people of Saskatchewan are not seeing that resource come down and feel the benefit to them.

PHOTO: KINDERSLEY CLARION, NOVEMBER, 1989

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be held until Oct. 30,

2024 Christmas Hamper Campaign has begun!

The 2024 Christmas Hamper Campaign has begun, and the Salvation Army, the West Central Crisis & Support Centre, and the Kindersley Food Bank are the boots on the ground teams who help make it all happen. They will join forces to coordinate applications, receive donations and distribute donated items for the Christmas Hamper Program.

Monica Shields from the Crisis Centre explained that the hampers are available to recipients in Kindersley, Smiley, Flaxcombe, Marengo, Alsask, Coleville, Brock and adjacent rural areas. Application forms are available for pick up and completion at the Salvation Army, West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre, Kindersley Food Bank and at the hamper distribution location at the Kindersley Mall in the main hallway.

Applications must be completed and returned no later than Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Hamper items will follow Canada’s Food Guide expectations, with the extra December items to encour-

age and include a holiday meal, treats and children’s gifts. Food items needed include: canned vegetables, fruit and soup, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, cereals, peanut butter, beans, canned meat, juice, etc. New (unwrapped) toys, books and games for children 12 and under are greatly appreciated.

It would be appreciated if all donations were delivered to the Mall location by December 14th. Your generous and continued support of this program is greatly appreciated.

Monetary donations (cash or cheque) are gratefully accepted and may be dropped off at the Salvation Army, Kindersley Food Bank, the Crisis Centre or at the collection site at the Kindersley Mall. Tax receipts for donations $20 and over will be issued upon request.

Hampers can be picked up on Thursday, December 19th from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Alliance Church ushers in the spirit of giving

BY JOAN JANZEN

The congregation at Kindersley Alliance Church ushered in the spirit of Christmas giving by hosting a free festive meal on Saturday evening, November 30th, at 74 West Road. Kindersley residents were encouraged to extend an invitation to anyone who could use an evening out and enjoy a delicious turkey dinner.

Throughout November, people who frequent the FoodMesh program in Kindersley were invited to register for the occasion, and soon, the list of guests began to grow. The theme for the evening was “The Reason for the Manger.”

It’s the second year the Alliance Church has taken on this endeavour. Doreen Friesen said the church board had oversight of the banquet, with several church members overseeing those details. Doreen

is one of those members.

”As a church, we wanted to share the love of Jesus,” she explained. “Hunger is a struggle in our community, so one of the ways we can show our love is by providing a Christmas meal.”

The church paid for all the turkeys and ham, and the church members showed their love by donating most of the food needed for the meal. As preparations began, all hands were on deck in the kitchen, and rides were arranged if needed.

Over 200 guests enjoyed a meal of turkey, ham, and all the fixings, followed by dessert. Marilyn Stevenson provided piano music before and after the meal, Pastor Lionel Moffatt shared a few words, and Christmas carols were sung. It was a perfect opportunity to enjoy some good, old-fashioned visiting and make some new acquaintances.

Friesen

These lovely ladies were having fun in the Alliance church kitchen while preparing for the 200 plus guests that were coming for a free supper Saturday day evening. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

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Key Responsibilities:

If the job is related to your area of expertise and allows you to use and develop your skills, it may be worthwhile. The job may let you explore a field you’re interested in and help you obtain a better position in the future. The offer may also be attractive if there’s room for career development within the company.

Are you having trouble finding a job that suits you? Consult job hunting resources in your area.

 Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and environmental compliance standards.

Assessment and selection of vendors for all maintenance activities at site

Continuous vendor engagement to ensure HSE compliance & cost efficiency to Cardinal standards.

 At least 3 years leading or planning maintenance activities in the oil & gas industry

lean on and contact if they need help. This will help them feel at ease.

 Interprovincial Red Seal Ticket of Electrician, Millwright or Instrumentation are considered assets to the position

Creation and implementation of preventative maintenance programs for facility and pipeline operations, prioritizing asset integrity and reliability.

SE Sec. 05, Twp 29, Rge 27 W3 Ext 0

• Talk about the company. Describe the company’s mission, values and other information to help the employee develop a sense of belonging.

Closing date for Tenders is December 13, 2024

• Introduce the team. Set up a video chat to introduce the entire team. You can reserve extra time for the employee to get to know the colleagues they’ll be working with directly.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Offers must exclude GST, or any other levies which may be payable by the purchaser.

• Present your tools. Familiarize the employee with the tools, software and online platforms the company uses daily.

Purchasers must rely on their own research and inspection of the property.

• Offer mentoring. Ensure the new employee knows they have someone they can

 Experience in planning and execution of turnaround activities

Key Responsibilities:

 Assessment and selection of vendors for all maintenance activities at site

• Follow up. Make sure the new employee receives feedback from their immediate colleagues in the first few weeks to help them adjust. The recruit should feel free to ask questions without fear of judgment.

10% of Purchase price must accompany tender which will be returned if tender not accepted.

Forward Tender to:

Sheppard & Millar

Barristers & Solicitors

113 - 1st Avenue East Box 1510, Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0

Attention Mark L. Millar

Support development of project-specific safety procedures and maintenance protocols (e.g., SOPs) to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. Support project management activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and cost control, to ensure timely project delivery within budgetary constraints. Support the creation and implementation of maintenance workflow process, asset integrity programs to monitor and maintain the reliability and performance of project assets. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.

Responsible for troubleshooting problems and develop/implement repairs, as well as providing technical recommendations for process and equipment improvements Track and analyze maintenance costs to identify trends and outliers, ensuring alignment with budget expectations.

Are you looking for telecommuting employees to join your team? Do business with a recruitment service.

If you meet the above qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a team developing new SAGD projects in Saskatchewan, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Thermal@cardinalenergy.ca Be sure to include ‘Maintenance Lead – Reford Thermal’ in the subject line of your email.

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For more information on Cardinal Energy Ltd. please see our website at: www.cardinalenergy.ca

Only those applicants we request for an interview will be contacted.

Please include file 24-6093 when submitting tender.

After the heavy snowfall and drop in temperature across the province, SaskEnergy is reminding the public to keep outside vents clear of snow and ice to protect against the risks of carbon monoxide.

Vents, intake valves, and chimneys can easily get blocked with snow and ice, causing dangerous carbon monoxide to build up indoors. This odourless, colourless gas can be deadly if not detected.

Here are some important tips to remember:

• Check your furnace vents, intake valves, and chimneys. Make sure they’re clear of snow and ice. Even a small blockage could lead to serious risks.

• Inspect your heating appliances to make sure they’re in good working condition.

• Install carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home.

Carbon monoxide poisoning is serious, but preventable. A few minutes of checking your vents and appliances can help keep your home safe for you and your loved ones this winter.

For more safety tips, visit saskenergy.com/staying-safe.

Unity RCMP investigating fatal collision

On November 28, 2024 at approximately 2:35 p.m., Unity RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway #14 near Landis, Saskatchewan. Officers responded along with local fire and EMS. Investigation determined an SUV and semi collided. The driver and sole occupant of the SUV was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as a 61-year-old from Millet, AB.

The driver of the semi reported no injuries to police but was taken to hospital for further assessment.

Unity RCMP continue to investigate with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist.

Rosetown and Kyle RCMP report

• Rosetown RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 7. There were no injuries - reported for insurance purposes.

• Rosetown RCMP received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 4. Members were unable to locate the vehicle.

• Rosetown RCMP received a report of an uwanted person at a business in Lucky Lake. Upon member arrival the subject of complaint was gone.

• Rosetown RCMP received a traffic complaint on Highway 7. Insufficient evidence to proceed.

• Rosetown RCMP received a report of a female missing from Rosetown. The subject of complaint returned home a short time later.

• Kyle RCMP received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle in Rosetown. Vehicle was not abandoned and nothing further was required.

• Kyle RCMP attended a wellbeing check request in Elrose.

• Rosetown RCMP had a found wallet turned into the Detachment. The owner was located and wallet was returned.

• Rosetown RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision with a cow on Highway 7. There were

no injuries - reported for insurance purposes.

• Kyle RCMP received a report of an unwanted person at a Rosetown business. Members attended and removed the subject of complaint.

• Rosetown RCMP received a report of a suspicious person in Rosetown. Members patrolled but found no suspicious activity.

• Rosetown RCMP are investigating theft of an ATM from a local business in Rosetown.

• Rosetown RCMP received a report of 2 missing husky dogs from a rural farmyard - if you see or locate 2 roaming husky dogs, please contact Rosetown RCMP Detachment.

• Rosetown RCMP received a report of a suspicious person in Rosetown, SK. Members patrolled but found no suspicious activity.

There were 29 Traffic related charges issued, one 911 mis-dial call and three false alarm calls. Police are asking anyone with information about these or any other crime(s) to please contact the Rosetown RCMP at 306-882-5700, Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at www.saskcrimestoppers.com 1-800-222TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com

“The Headmasters”

By Mark Morton Published by Shadowpaw Press REVIEW BY TOBY A. WELCH

Mark Morton has created a fascinating world in The Headmasters. Blue Ring is an interesting place to spend a chunk of time if you are into science-fiction.

The front of this book is so cool - kudos to the cover artist. At first it looks like abstract black and green art but upon closer examination, the top half is a glimpse at the back of a young woman’s head from her shoulders up, her hair in a neat bun. The bottom half is hard to know with certainty but my best guess is that it’s an upside-down view of a creature’s skull. Regardless of what it really is, it’s a beautiful picture and it inspired me to jump straight into The Headmasters.

Unlike my original assumption that ‘Headmasters’ refers to people who are heads of schools, in this book the word refers to hand-sized parasitic entities (for lack of a better word). Headmasters attach to humans, who become their hosts. The Headmasters first made their appearance sixty years before the start of the book, a time when everyone died except for the people at Blue Ring. All remaining humans have a Headmaster and the Headmasters are transferred to another person when the body they are inhabiting dies. When Headmasters transfer, they take the memories of their person with them to the next body.

Humans are powerless to fight the Headmasters. They go along with whatever the Headmasters direct them to do as the entities control their bodies and minds. But will Maple, a resilient twelve-year-old and an unforgettable main character, be able to do something that no one else has pulled off - defeat the Headmasters?

I enjoyed that Morton keeps his writing concise yet also descriptive. Unlike authors who can take a paragraph to describe something - or even a whole page - Morton is able to keep it to one sentence while still ensuring that readers can get a real sense of what he is discussing. It is a skill that not enough writers have (in my humble opinion) and one that I greatly appreciate.

If you are looking for a quick read, this isn’t it. Morton takes close to 450 pages to flesh out his memorable characters and thoroughly develop a plot that will stick with readers long after they turn the last page. As you meander through the seventy-three chapters, the journey you go on is a gripping one.

This is Morton’s first foray into science-fiction and I hope it will not be his last. Morton is more known for his award-winning nonfiction writing but he clearly has a successful future in the fiction realm if he goes that route.

If you like diving into intriguing fantastical worlds, The Headmasters needs a spot on your bookshelf.

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

Grief: how to cope with reminders after a loss

After a loved one dies, many things can bring back the pain of their loss. Feelings of grief might return on the anniversary of your loved one’s death or other special occasions. Reminders can be connected to sights, sounds and smells. Here are some things you can do to cope with these overwhelming feelings.

• Be prepared. Remind yourself that grief reactions are normal and necessary. Although painful, they’ll help you move forward in the grieving process.

• Plan a distraction. Read a book, go for a walk, visit a museum or schedule a visit with friends or loved ones during times when you’re likely to be reminded of your loved one’s death. Keeping busy will help prevent your mind from dwelling on your grief.

• Connect with others. Call or visit people who were special to your loved one. It can be therapeutic to

talk with someone who shares in your loss and encourages you to express your feelings openly while offering comfort and support.

• Write down your feelings. Write a letter to your loved one or journal about some of your favourite memories with them. Try to focus on the good things instead of the bad.

• Allow yourself to feel every emotion. It’s OK to experience a range of negative emotions as you grieve. You feel these things because your loved one’s life was important to you.

Finally, don’t feel guilty about moving forward. Rediscovering joy in life doesn’t mean you’ve forgotten your loved one. Talk to a therapist or counsellor if you’re struggling with insurmountable grief affecting your everyday life.

FEIFFER’S TIRE STORE LTD.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

• Coleville’s Santa’s Hut 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. All proceeds to the Kindersley Crisis Centre. Monetary or new item donations can be dropped off at the school or text Joleen Scheible at 306460-7023 for pickup. We are always in need of men’s and ladies items. Etransfer accepted. Kids 14 & under are welcome.

DENZIL

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

• Sing We All Noel! Christmas Around the World - 7:00 PM at the Denzil Sacred Heart Church. The evening includes community singing, special choir and solo numbers plus the handbell choir, with lunch to follow. Everyone is welcome.

• Denzil & District Rec Board Toy Bingo & Santa Photos at the Denzil Community Hall. Doors open at 3:00 PM. Bingo starts at 3:30 PM. Anyone can donate new toys! Drop off at Pork’s Garage. Santa Photos from 1:00-3:00 PM. $10. Proceeds to a local initiative.

ESTON

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15

• The Blue Christmas Service 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Sponsored by the Eston Ministerial

- Eston Wheatland Centre Chase the Ace - Draws every Wednesday at the Centre. Ticket sales 4-7 PM. Draw at 7:30 PM. See our Facebook page for details. Lic#LR240086 - Wheatland Centre Potluck Supper fourth Friday of each month 6:00 PM. $5.00. Bring your own utensils. Coffee & tea provided.

- Wheatland Centre Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM. Regular Bingo plus Bonanza, 50/50 Draw. Must be 14 years of age. Call 306-962-7117 (ask for Linda) for more info.

- Drop-In Basketball Thursdays 7:30-9:30 PM at ECS Gym. Minimum 12 years of age. No charge. Contact Jesse to be added to a group text for the program 306-583-9087.

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4

• Kerrobert Curling Club Open Curling 6:30-8:30 PM Glow Curling. No charge. Please bring indoor shoes.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5

• Festival of Trees hosted by Kerrobert Kinettes. Courthouse doors open at 5:30-8:30 PM. Santa will be there from 6:008:30!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

• Kerrobert’s Annual Christmas Party hosted by the Courthouse Restoration Society. Doors open at 6:00 PM at the Prairieland Community Centre. Tickets available at the Town Office.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9

• Sing We All Noel! Christmas Around the World - 7:00 PM at the Kerrobert Roman Catholic Church. The evening includes community singing, special choir and solo numbers plus the handbell choir, with lunch to follow. Everyone is welcome.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18

• Kerrobert Curling Club Open Curling 6:30-8:30 PM Open Curling. No charge. Please bring indoor shoes.

- Shuffle Club every Monday from 1:30-3:00 PM at the PCC (216 McPhersons Street).

- Walk This Way Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 AM at the at the PCC (216 McPhersons Street). All ages. All skill levels. No cost. Bring your indoor shoes. Everyone welcome.

- MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2:00-4:00 PM. Contact Gail Wiebe for more information 306-834-7068.

- Kerrobert & District Wildlife Federation has a Gun Raffle ongoing. Tickets available online until December 31st. Early Bird Prize Draw is December 10th.

- Hockey has begun! Check our Town Website for the Arena Schedule.

KINDERSLEY

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Humboldt Broncos 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 & 7

• Kindersley Museum & Tourism Centre’s annual Museum of Lights. Fridays Drive Thru and Saturdays Walk Thru.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 & 14

• Kindersley Museum & Tourism Centre’s annual Museum of Lights. Fridays Drive Thru and Saturdays Walk Thru.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

• Kindersley Players Dinner Theatre tickets for “4 Weddings and an Elvis” on sale at the Kindersley Mall.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

• Kindersley Community Choir along with the Herschel/Fiske Community Choir present their Christmas Cantata “A Child Is Born” at St. Paul’s United Church 3:00 PM. There will also be a performance on Monday, December 16 at the Herschel Mennonite Church one mile north of Herschel 7:30 PM.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20

• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Battlefords North Stars 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 & 21

• Kindersley Museum & Tourism Centre’s annual Museum of Lights. Fridays Drive Thru and Saturdays Walk Thru.

- 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 Indoor Season meets Sunday & Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM at Elizabeth Middle School gym. Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. More info call Teresa Knight 306-460-7304.

- 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.

- The Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September to May at 7:00 pm at the Kindersley Seniors Centre. All levels of quilters and quilt enthusiasts are welcome! If you are interested in joining the group or would like more information, please contact Regan Overand at 306-460-6467.

- 365 Kindersley Air Cadets meet Thursday evenings at the Kindersley Museum. No charge to be a member, youth ages 12-18, must be a Canadian resident. Contact Ian Kehrer via text at 306-460-0057 or Sheila Kehrer via text 306-6049044. Come Fly With Us!

- Kindersley Library Lego Club will be held every Tuesday from 3:45-4:45 until February 11. For ages 8-14. Registration is limited to 15 children.

LEADER

- Cards & Coffee. Come out and play cards! Every Tuesday afternoon 2:00-4:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. No cost.

LUSELAND

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11

• Sing We All Noel! Christmas Around the World - 7:00 PM at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The evening includes community singing, special choir and solo numbers plus the handbell choir, with lunch to follow. Everyone is welcome.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

• Santa Claus Day in Luseland. The day includes crafts at the Credit Union, Photos with Santa at the Museum, a movie – Mickey’s Christmas Carol, with treat bags and a visit from Santa plus instore special throughout the town. The evening finishes with a bonfire and hotdog roast at the Toboggan Hill.

- New Walking Club starting Monday, November 4 and running Monday to Friday each week at the Luseland Community Hall 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Silver collection at the door.

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

- MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2:00-4:00 PM. Contact Gail Wiebe for more information 306-834-7068.

PLENTY

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19

• Small Town Christmas Party at the Plenty Hall. Cocktails at 5:30 PM. Supper at 6:30 PM. Banger Bingo at 8:00 PM. For tickets or more info text Helena 306-831-0007 or Tyler 306-932-7791.