A resident at Evergreens in Kindersley shared her memories of growing up in Eston, Saskatchewan, in the 1930s and 1940s. Linnea Black (nee Hierlmeier) turned 96 on April 15 of this year. Her birth in the Eston Hospital in 1928 was followed by a happy childhood in the small prairie town.
She comes from healthy stock, as her gramma lived to be 100. “She never went to a hospital,” Linnea said. Her husband passed away during a flu epidemic, and she raised her five kids by herself.” She has fond memories of her gramma in Regina sending boxes of clothes that she had sewed for Linnea and her younger brother and sister. Linnea’s mom also lived to be in her mid-90s.
Linnea’s father owned a garage on Main Street in Eston, where he sold cars, and her mom was a homemaker. While selling cars during the Dirty 30s, her dad would travel across the river. “He would meet people who had daughters who were 18 or 19 and looking for work. So he would hire a girl to help my mom,” she recalled. There wasn’t a spare bedroom, so Linnea had to share her bed with the hired girl.
The “hired help” would earn $10 monthly, including room and board. After several years, the rate increased to $15 a month. “But after three or four years, there was no more of that, and us girls had to do the housework,” she said. Her mother would give her daughters chores to do: polish the hardwood floors, get groceries, or wash and dry the dishes.
But it wasn’t all work for Linnea and her brother and sister. They enjoyed many activities at St. Andrew’s United Church where they participated in kids clubs, choir and all sorts of fun activities.
“There were seven or eight of us kids who played games on the street every night,” she said. Even though there wasn’t much money, the children made their own fun, but sometimes they had help.
For example, in the winter, all the kids who lived on her street would hook up their sleighs into one long line, and Linnea’s dad would pull them around town behind his car. “That was our entertainment,” she said.
“I had a playhouse behind our house where I played all by myself. My mom got strawberries and raspberries in wooden crates and I made cupboards out of those boxes.”
Linnea said she didn’t even mind when she got the measles or the chicken pox and had to stay home from school. “I liked staying home because I could listen to the soap operas on the radio and I loved that. In the morning the Happy Gang was on, which was Canadian famous,” she explained. On Saturday evenings she would listen to music on the radio.
Music and dancing were big deals. During school days, some students would go downstairs, where one of them would play a little tune, and the rest of the students would dance during a 15-minute break.
During the war years, the family would gather around the radio every night and listen to the news at 8:15. “We found out what was going on. We were still quite young, but we knew a war was going on,” she recalled. “A lot of my friends who were 18, 19 or 20 went to war. Some never came back.”
She attended school in Eston from grade 1 to 12. After graduating she went to teacher’s college in Moose Jaw. At that time, there was a shortage of teachers, so after three months, she received a temporary certificate and began teaching at a country school near Maple Creek.
She boarded with a family and rode to school on a horse with one of the kids. Her salary was $100 a month, and she paid the family $35 a month for room and board.
“The wife would go out in the morning and kill a chicken, pluck and clean it, and we’d have it for dinner that night. I never got over that,” she said. After a while she chose to move closer to home, and taught at two different schools north of Eston for several years in one and then the other. Her last teaching job was in Biggar in 1950.
At that time Linnea married and had a family of three boys and two girls. Her children live in the Eston area, except for one son who lives in Canmore. She enjoys spending time with her kids, grandkids and great grandkids.
“I enjoy life here (at the Evergreen apartments). I make all the floral arrangements because I had a flower shop at one time when the kids were growing up,” the 96-year-old said. “I don’t like a fuss made on my birthdays, but it never works that way. They always have something.”
Thanks, Linnea, for sharing your memories and taking us on a journey back in time.
Debbie or Zacc Bast
Linnea treasures this old photo of her as a baby with her mother, which was taken in 1928.
Linnea Black from Kindersley shared her memories of growing up in Eston during the 1930s and 1940’s.
PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Making lemonade for a good cause
BY JOAN JANZEN
“We enjoy doing this,” Kenzi said. “I think we’ll do it for three days.” They already had a jar packed full of bills, and were well on their way to accumulating a generous sum for the hospital. Way to go girls! You are an inspiration to us all.
There’s an old saying “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade”. These two girls from Kindersley not only made lemonade, but are using the proceeds from their sales as a donation to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. Kenzi Weese and Halle Wallace were running their second day of sales in extreme heat on the day I happened to drop in for refreshments. Why are these two girls spending some of their summer holidays to help out the children’s hospital?
Kindersley RM bids farewell to Glenda
BY JOAN JANZEN
Glenda Giles was honoured at a farewell at the RM of Kindersley’s spacious new location on Thursday afternoon, July 25. Everyone was invited to bid farewell to the long-time Administrator and express best wishes for her retirement. Mayor Rod Perkins was on hand to extend well wishes to Glenda and welcome the incoming Administrator, Ryan Domotor.
The afternoon offered an opportunity for everyone present to meet and chat with incoming Administrator, Ryan. More importantly it was a relaxing time of sharing stories, laughter and conversation. Glenda was all smiles as she kept busy chatting and hugging all her friends who came for her special day.
Glenda planned to be at work until the end of the month. “I have a few more things to clean up and finish. I told Ryan when I came to this position there was no Glenda to help me out,” she chuckled. “But he’ll do just fine!”
Ryan appreciates all of her help and said he’s looking forward to having some time with Glenda while
she’s at the office for a few more days.
The grill was on, and refreshments and salads were available to all the guests. Everyone extended heartfelt wishes to Glenda for a long and happy retirement.
Kenzi Weese and Halle Wallace are donating the proceeds from their lemonade stand to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. The girls were operating their stand during three of the hottest days in July. They’re an inspiration to us all.
Glenda Giles. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Call for Board Members
West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre Inc.
(the Crisis Centre) is looking for volunteer board members with skills in strategic planning, financial oversight, business operations, board governance, project management, or policy development.
As a registered non-profit providing 40 years of assistance to the communities we serve, we still do not charge fees, nor refuse those in need. Board members are an integral component of the unique environment of care built on barrier-free, non-judgmental support for a wide range of clients with diverse and changing needs. Crisis Centre responses, whether provided onsite, by phone, text, online, or delivered by a select mobile team, wrap comprehensive supports around those experiencing distress. We serve people living in rural Saskatchewan, who are often faced with leaving their community to find solutions.
“Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.“
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LAND FOR SALE BY SEALED TENDER
Under the provision of The Tax Enforcement Act the Town of Eston offers for sale the following land:
Lot 7 Block 11 Plan BD5924 (133 - 4th Ave. SW)
The Town of Eston is now accepting tenders from interested parties for the sale of the above land acquired through tax collection. The Town of Eston reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. Tender packages can be picked up at the Town of Eston, Box 757, Eston, SK S0L 1A0. For more information contact the Town of Eston at 306-962-4444. The deadline for receipt of tenders is Monday, August 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Tenders should be marked “PROPERTY TENDER/LAND TENDER”
We are searching our service area for people dedicated to providing supports to those struggling in the grip of violence, traumatic events, predatory actions, mental illness, poverty, and addiction. The people we want on our team are:
KINDERSLEY TOWN COUNCIL
THE SUMMER OF MOSQUITOES!
The mosquito population across the prairies is the highest it has been in a few years. Stores are running out of bug spray as folks are being eaten alive every time they venture outside. Vehicle bumpers and grills are covered with the pesky bloodsuckers, and on long drives windshields need a good scrubbing. It is the summer of the mosquito on the prairies. PHOTO
• Community leaders
• Governmental advocates
• Business owners
• Educators
• Professionals
• Healthcare providers
• Parents/grandparents
• Community members Board members will attend regular monthly meetings, the yearly AGM, and may be required to serve on sub-committees on occasion. They may also serve as a director or as an officer of the Board (president, vice-president, secretary, or treasurer). Board members advocate for Crisis Centre staffing, programming, and the clients we serve.
If you are interested in being considered for our board, please contact Board President, Lori McManus through our main office, by calling (306) 463-6655. We look forward to working with you in the near future. Michelle Weber Executive Director, WCCFSC Inc.
One-time plumbing subsidy for eligible homeowners
On Monday, July 22, 2024, Town Council held their Regular Meeting.
5.2: The Council of the Town of Kindersley resolved to add item 7.4 Preventative Plumbing Subsidy to the July 22, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council.
6.1: Council resolved to approve as presented the Minutes from the July 8, 2024, Regular Meeting.
7.1: The Financial Report for June 2024 was presented by Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Audrey Hebert.
7.2: Town Council resolved to direct the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to enter into the following Janitorial Service Agreements:
1. Loreen Jefferies - Administration Office
2. Shine Time Cleaning Services - Elks Hall & Public Works Shop
3. Darien Lynch & Shannah Osiowy - Fire Hall
7.3: The Council of the Town of Kindersley resolved that in accordance with the Tax Enforcement Act, the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to proceed with tax enforcement on those properties listed in: Schedule “A” to Tax Enforcement Report to Council.
7.4: Council resolved to provide residential homeowners located in Rosedale, Overlord Crescent, 13th Avenue RA District, and the 300 block of 2nd Avenue East, a one-time Preventative Plumbing Subsidy up to a maximum of $500.00 for certified work completed to remove stormwater connections from the Town’s Sanitary Sewer System. For more information residents can call 306-463-2675 or go online at www.kindersley.ca
8.1: Town Council resolved to accept as submitted the list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley in the amount of $2,366,844.70.
9.1: Three readings of Bylaw 04-24 Being a Bylaw to Provide for the Licensing, Control, Regulation, and Governing of Certain Businesses in the Town of Kindersley were approved.
10.1: The Council of the Town of Kindersley resolved to approve the Consent Agenda which includes the following items for acceptance and filing:
1. Kindersley Chamber - Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2024 2. Kindersley Museum Minutes - July 9, 2024
Policing Report June 2024
OPINION:
Hatred doesn’t solve problems
BY JOAN JANZEN
This story struck my funny bone; I hope you enjoy it. A group of middle-school girls were so excited about wearing lipstick that they would make lip prints on the school’s bathroom mirror. Their teacher had the girls meet with the janitor, who demonstrated how difficult it was to clean their lipstick prints off the mirror. The janitor took the girls to the bathroom, brought out his long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet and cleaned the mirror.
The janitor’s simple tactic successfully changed the girls’ behaviour. But it’s much more difficult to change harmful government legislation.
One such legislation is the decriminalization of hard drugs. A recent memo from the federal government published by Blacklock’s revealed plans for national decriminalization of hard drugs.
The secretive memo prepared for the Minister of Addictions, Ya’ara Saks, noted that the federal government is willing to use all tools at its disposal, including national decriminalization. The memo also claimed the government’s commitment to working in partnership with any jurisdictions that have a comprehensive plan for
decriminalizing possession of small amounts of substances for personal use.
This memo was released despite the evidence in British Columbia showing the negative outcomes resulting from decriminalization. The province has seen a 400 percent increase in drug overdose deaths, with 2500 Canadians dying in the first year.
However, there are voices offering helpful recommendations to the government. One of those is Grady Munro, a policy analyst at the Fraser Institute who has suggested recommendations to reduce Canada’s deficit while still reducing income taxes for most Canadians.
Munro suggested that the government should cut its spending by 2.3 percent over the next two years, reducing it by $11 billion annually. He relayed his suggestions to a reporter from True North.
He recommended reducing corporate welfare, as it does little to promote economic growth and “prevents resources from being allocated to their most productive use.” Munro suggested that government sector employees’ wages could be another source of spending cuts.
The final suggestion was limiting annual government spending to the
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inflation rate and population increases. According to Munro, this would enable Canada to maintain a balanced budget.
“By addressing tax rates, we could help kickstart economic growth by addressing our competitiveness problem,” he said. He suggested income over $246,000 be taxed at 29%, while everything else could be taxed at 15%, allowing lower marginal tax rates for most Canadians.
Sounds like a plan, right? But will the powers that be listen? Considering the government’s recent purchase of a $9 million condo in New York, it seems doubtful. According to True North, the condo is for Canadian diplomat Tom Clark. The 3600 sq ft apartment located on Billionaire Row comes complete with a wet bar, stone floors, gold quartzite countertops and backsplash.
The government could have anticipated some backlash from their extravagant purchase made during an affordable housing crisis. Disagreeing with such decisions is acceptable, but personal threats are not.
Bridge City News reported two individuals had posted death threats to the Prime Minister and NDP leader. It’s evidence of the increasing division we’ve seen play out before our eyes during the past four years.
Division has caused a tendency for people to feel justified in demeaning and resenting those on the opposite side of the aisle. Revenge and retribution is never a winning strategy.
A poster I saw offered some good advice. It said: “Discussions are always better than arguments. An argument is to find out who is right, and a discussion is to find out what is right.”
As 2020 rolled in, we witnessed an era unfolding when fear and offence were unleashed all over the world. It was everywhere. You could see it on the Internet, in people’s posts. You could hear it in everyday conversations.
Fear and offence combine to build hatred. The definition of hatred is intense hostility and aversion derived from fear, anger or a sense of injury.
However, we can intervene by choosing not to participate in hatred against people, even though we may disagree with their decisions. Hatred produces arguments and makes discussion impossible. We can also intervene against that strategy in prayer.
Trying to solve problems using hatred is much like dipping a squeegee in the toilet and using it to clean up a mess. It’s a helpful reminder when we’re tempted to utilize hatred to try and solve problems. It doesn’t work.
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Pop89: UnChristianity
BY MADONNA HAMEL
“You want to know why so many people can’t stand Christians? It’s not for how very Christian we are - but how unChristian we are.” Those are the words of Russell Moore, author of “Losing Our Religion”. After watching the Republican National Convention I had to rewatch his conversation with Tim Alberta, author of “The Kingdom, The Power and the Glory”, to assure myself that Christianity has not gone completely to religious right entrepreneurs posing as followers of Christ.
Moore and Alberta are two Christian evangelicals who have stepped away from their churches but not their faith. In their conversation Moore quotes one of my favourite authors, Wendell Berry: “The most dangerous words in the English language are: Desperate times call for desperate measures.” Well, actually, no, says Moore. The illness at the heart of Christian Nationalism is the absurd sentiment that - “the stakes are too high to follow Jesus. We have to cease being Christian in order to save Christianity.”
But Christ didn’t exactly live in easy times. His high stakes reversal of the “might is right” ethos of the Romans, his care for the poor and his welcoming of the ostracized, were all considered repulsive and abhorrent acts and got him nailed to the cross. And even then he asked that they be forgiven because they didn’t know what they were doing.
Desperate times don’t require desperate behaviour; they require sane measures and calm people thinking clearly. Some of you might recall “Desiderata,” a 1927 poem made popular by Les Crane in 1971. My favourite line remains: “Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in times of sudden misfortune”. Anyone who nurtures and exercises daily the precepts and beatitudes of their faith will be able to lean on them in desperate times, the same way we can lean on our own bodies if we exercise regularly.
If we were doing our best to practice our faith, we wouldn’t feel the urge to looking frantically around for others to blame for our collective problems, including drug addiction, job loss and violent crime. If your principles and values, your rules of human engagement, are not assuaging your despair, then perhaps they are not Christian values, but market values.
Unhealed despair can lead to choosing leaders who act like Roman caesars who mistake themselves for gods and are billed as Messiahs. But desperation can also be the crack in the vessel that lets the light in. It can to lead to transformation. As one American friend, who is a member of AA , said to me when struggling with his own concept of God: the Gift of Desperation has become my acronym for God.
Was God anointing Trump when the bullet whizzed past his ear, as many Christian Nationalists are claiming? Or was Jesus whispering a reminder to “be merciful” to the immigrants he was vilifying at the time. “Be merciful, for judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13) Or: “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”(Matthew 25:40) Or, maybe: “For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions.” ( 2 Timothy 4:3)
I know that many Democrats don’t heed the afore-
mentioned words of Jesus any more than their opponents. And many Republicans do not act or speak like Trump. I’m sure there are many Christians who agree with theologian Marcus Borg when he said: “Jesus did not come to make us rich.” And with author James Finley when he says: “Jesus did not die on the cross to save our personality.”
A t-shirt can say a lot about a culture’s personality. Like billboards and bumper stickers, their tone, through jokes, insults and/or ultimatums, reflects the tone of a certain population. During this latest campaign there’s one t-shirt that reflects the topsy-turvy state of hero worship in America. The shirt bears an image of Trump in a floor-length fur coat with the words “The Real Don” above it. Beneath Trump is a list: “Capone 5, Gotti 14, Trump 34”. Wearers of the shirt are basically bragging about their candidate having far more convictions than two past mafia bosses combined.
Late-stage despair turns morality upside-down. Where else do the desperate turn? To violent threats. An overwhelming number of t-shirts depict assault weapons, including one that says: “Come and Take it Joe.” Another re-pictures the classic painting, American Gothic, with Trump as the farmer. Ironically, instead of holding a pitchfork, he’s holding a rifle similar to the one used on him. Talk about reversing scripture. The t-shirt basically turns Isaiah 4:4 upside down by suggesting Americans turn ploughshares into swords. The full actual biblical quote, by the way, reads: “And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.” But I’d bet money there’s not a single self-proclaimed Christian Nationalist who understands that quote, any more than they’d understand that the “shining city on the hill” was never a reference to America. America didn’t exist - Christianity didn’t exist - when those words were spoken as an exhortation to light a lamp and “give light to all in the house.” The “house” of Matthew 5:14 does not refer to a single country or political party. If it did, the whole point of the teaching would be lost. It’s not about cherry-picking who should be loved, or given refuge, or valued, or listened to, or deemed exceptional. Christ insisted we are all precious in God’s eyes. You don’t have to be a Christian to appreciate Christ. But, you can’t be a Christian AND be a Christian Nationalist.
Paul Skenes MLB’s newest pitching sensation
BY BRUCE PENTON
Baseball fans who happen to be Baby Boomers will likely recall the hysteria surrounding pitcher Mark (The Bird) Fidrych in 1976. Ditto for Fernando Valenzuela in 1981. More recently, Steven Strasbourg of the Washington Nationals came into the majors with a Cy Young future almost guaranteed.
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
In 2024, we’re saying hello to the newest member of that pitching phenom club, Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The careers of Fidrych, Valenzuela and Strasbourg hardly turned them into Hall of Famers, but Pirates’ fans are hoping the same doesn’t hold true for Skenes, who has been setting the National League on fire as a first-year player and gained the celebratory role of starting pitcher in the recent mid-season all-star game. Fidrych, who started the all-star game in 1976 after exploding onto the American League scene as a rookie, fizzled out after he posted a rookie-season record of 19-9. He told reporters he talked to himself before every pitch, but reporters suggested he was talking to the ball, adding a layer of mythology to his talent. He played only four more years in the majors and had a ho-hum career record of 29-19.
Valenzuela was a 20-year-old rookie with the Dodgers in 1981 and finished that year with eight shutouts, although his win-loss numbers (13-7) were hardly overwhelming. His career lasted longer than Fidrych’s, but a 157-137 career record didn’t come close to screaming ‘Hall of Fame.’
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Strasbourg came into the majors with a can’t-miss label, but he was hardly spectacular. He won 15 games on three occasions and his best year, 2019, when he went 18-6, was also his last as a regular. He started eight games over the next three seasons, posting a 1-4 record, and retired due to a nerve and blood disorder that required surgery to remove a rib and two neck muscles.
And now there’s the fireballing Skenes. In 11 starts this year prior to the all-star game, Skenes and his ‘splinter’ — a combination splitter/sinker — has confounded NL hitters. He had a 6-0 record going into the midsummer classic and in two of his starts, May 17 vs. the Cubs and July 11 vs. Milwaukee, he pitched six- and seven-inning no-hitters respectively, but was pulled due to pitch-count reasons. He had given up only 48 hits in 66 innings but compiled a whopping 89 strikeouts and only 13 walks. His no-hitter days await.
Skenes didn’t disappoint during his short stint as the all-star game starter. He went the traditional one inning, throwing strikes on 11 of his 16 pitches and giving up no hits and one walk.
The rookie flash is on the verge of joining Shohei Ohtani as the fac of baseball, and might soon compare well with LeBron James, Connor McDavid, Scottie Scheffler and Patrick Mahomes as major sports icons.
Half a season of sensational play didn’t ultimately pay off for Fidrych, but baseball fans in general and Pirates’ fans in particular are hoping to watch Skenes stymie MLB hitters for many years to come.
• Late baseball great Ted Williams, as reported by Jack Finarelli at sportscurmudgeon.com: “If you don’t think too good, don’t think too much.”
• Headline from onion.com: “Caitlin Clark Supplements Rookie Salary By Taking Adjunct Professor Of Basketball Job”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Jay Cutler said his
Lloydminster games could be a stepping stone for bigger things
BY GREG BUCHANAN
It was one big week for Lloydminster.
The Saskatchewan Summer Games came and went in the Border City. The summer games haven’t been held since 2016, and the previous games in 2020 were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Games showcased 1,504 athletes competing in 14 different sports from 221 communities.
They featured sports like softball, baseball, soccer, basketball, and volleyball, as well as some less-participating ones like archery, canoeing, and kayaking.
Beach volleyball was a highlight at Bud Miller All Seasons Park. There’s
quite a big beach volleyball community in Lloydminster, so they were quite excited to be able to add that as an event. We were prepared and able to do some upgrades to their facility in anticipation of the games.
There was also an opportunity for Special Olympics athletes who participated in the sport of bocce ball. For some of the athletes, Lloydminster could be a stepping stone to bigger things, including wearing the Maple Leaf. As Paris gets ready to light the Olympic Torch and has the world sporting spotlight for the upcoming Olympics, we can imagine that in 10 years time or more, some of those future Olympians may have got their start right here in Lloydminster.
spouse, Kristin Cavallari, urged him to end retirement and quarterback the Dolphins. Not the first guy told by his wife to take a hike.”
• New York Post columnist Phil Mushnick, who said soon-to-be Fox analyst Tom Brady was getting advice from NBC’s Cris Collinsworth: “That’s like taking singing lessons from Yoko Ono.”
• Vancouver comedy guy Torben Rolfsen: “The Colombia-Uruguay semi-final game (at the COPA tournament) needed 45 minutes of stoppage time due to fake injuries.”
• Rolfsen again: “Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing back their ‘Core Four’ again. Meanwhile, word in Vegas is their fans are getting restless about their Stanley Cup drought.”
• Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.), after the MLB all-star game: “Baseball can now return its All-Star uniforms to the softball teams they borrowed them from.”
• Another one from Molinaro: “WNBA stalwart Diana Taurasi reportedly has recovered from a lower leg ailment in time to compete in her sixth Olympics. Her return saves the U.S. selection committee the trouble of thinking up another excuse for keeping Caitlin Clark off the team.”
• Headline at fark.com, downplaying the ability of Peyton Manning’s nephew, Arch Manning, who enters college with more hype than almost any quarterback in memory: “Texas will need both Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning this season. One to play quarterback, the other to bring water to Quinn Ewers.”
• Another fark.com offering, after the mayor of Paris swam in the Seine River to soothe fears about its cleanliness: “Now I want to see the mayor of NYC jump into the East River.”
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PICK UP GAME. These young gentlemen can be found most nights at the basketball / pickleball courts near the high school in Kindersley.
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Tickets now on sale for the Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational
For the first time in history, the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) will buck into Kindersley, Saskatchewan, as famed local rider Dakota Buttar (Eatonia, Saskatchewan) readies to host the Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational, part of the Canadian Touring Pro Division, on September 5 at the Kindersley West Central Events Centre.
For one night only, fans will witness exhilarating 8-second rides and wrecks throughout the unpredictable, action-packed event as the PBR’s courageous bull-riding athletes face off against their 2,000-pound opponents born to buck.
The Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational will feature 30 of Canada’s best riders alongside some of the PBR’s top international athletes, squaring off against the rankest bucking bulls from across Canada.
“I’m humbled by the support Kindersley has shown me over the years and is now showing for the first-ever PBR event with my name on it,” said Buttar. “I grew up in Kindersley, and I’m very proud to be able to bring the best of the PBR to my hometown; it’s a dream come true.”
Buttar will hold his first-ever PBR Canada event, fresh off winning his second PBR Canada Championship last November. In winning the title, Buttar, who also became the first rider in history to win the accompanying record-setting $100,000 Champions bonus, is
now just the fourth multi-time Canadian Champion in history.
Despite missing the final events of the season due to a broken collarbone, Buttar made a come-frombehind surge at the 2023 PBR Canada National Finals in Edmonton, Alberta. Going a perfect 4-for-4 and tying for second in the event, Buttar overtook the No. 1 rank in the nation, besting No. 2 Nick Tetz (Calgary, Alberta) by 38.84 points to win the coveted title.
Buttar will produce his namesake event alongside
PBR Canada’s Live Event Director Peter Gebraad who was been the visionary behind the captivating entertainment that has become a hallmark of the nation’s elite Cup Series.
“Get ready Kindersley, because we aren’t holding back,” added Gebraad. “The pyro, lights, and production talent will all be the best that our industry has to offer. I’m certain that it will be a night we will all never forget. Dakota Buttar just won the Canadian Championship, a pinnacle achievement in our sport, and I see this event being a victory parade for one of the best bull riders ever to come from Canada!”
The bull riding action for Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational begins at 7:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Tickets for the event are now on sale.
The Town of Kindersley is still on the hunt for the identities of these vandals who damaged the lamp post at the Motherwell Beach on Sunday, July 21. If you have any information or you know who these people are, please contact the Kindersley RCMP directly at 306-463-4642 or contact the Town Office at 306-463-2675.
Greta cheered for everybody at the Sask Summer Games!
BY JOAN JANZEN
Everyone was cheering for Greta Bobbee as she headed to Lloydminster on July 21 to participate in the Saskatchewan Summer Games. She was accompanied by her mom, Shauna Bobbee, and her coach, Maureen Dobbin.
This Kindersley teen was part of the River’s West Special Olympics bocce team, along with two athletes from Lakeland District, and one from the Southeast. “We only had one athlete from this district who could go, so we had to have athletes from other districts on the team,” Maureen explained. “It was a good experience for all of us.”
Part of the experience included the opening ceremonies when Greta and Maureen waved glow sticks along with more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, managers and volunteers. A total of 1800 participants and nine district teams took part in the games throughout the seven days.
Family, friends and fans were in the stands taking it all in. Shauna described the event saying, “Everyone was so supportive of each other. It was the happiest place to be. It was such a special event.”
Greta played a total of seven games on Monday and Tuesday and won two. She won her final match on Wednesday which was an incredible achievement because the competition was tough.
During the competition, Shauna discovered that her 17-year-old daughter was ten years younger than her competitors, who had been playing bocce for at least eight years. Greta only began playing bocce in January of this year!
“We started bocce as something new at the beginning of the year. We had a mini-competition in Kindersley, and at that point, we didn’t even know the rules. We had zero expectations,” Maureen explained.
However Greta amazed everyone, and her coach was so proud of her. “It’s a wonderful community; Greta cheered for everybody,” Maureen said. “At the opening ceremonies, the participants were reminded to thank the volunteers, and Greta did that. I was most
proud of her independence. When we first got there we stuck close together. But she went down by herself and got her breakfast, and I was so proud.”
Greta and her coach were very surprised when they were interviewed by the local television station. Greta’s mom was thrilled when she watched the interview later that day.
Besides playing bocce ball, Greta enjoyed all the fun activities going on: a dance, frisbees, outdoor games, and board and card games. Along with the meals, snacks were available all day long.
“I met a lot of people!” Greta said. “There were 16 girls in my room!” The girls shared accommodation at a local high school.
But when asked what her favourite part of the summer games was, Greta said it was meeting mascots Tansi and Ravi, a brother and sister team of whitetailed deer.
As our conversation came to a close, I asked Greta if there was anything else she wanted to tell me. Greta promptly replied, “I have a boyfriend!” So when you see Greta, be sure to find out the rest of the story as she shares about the fun time she had at Lloydminster!
Congratulations, Greta. We can’t wait to see how the competition plays out next year.
The highlight of the summer games for Greta was meeting mascots Tansi and Ravi.
Greta won her final bocce ball game on Wednesday at the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster. PHOTOS (BY SHAUNA BOBBEE AND MAUREEN DOBBIN)
Maureen Dobbin, Greta Bobbee and their new friend, Joey Carriere, team manager from Unity.
Activities for tots to teens at Kindersley Library
BY JOAN JANZEN
The staff at the Kindersley Library are keeping kids busy this summer. Every week, children are invited into the library to work on different craft projects. A couple of weeks ago, the littlest readers enjoyed a jungle-themed story and craft, teens participated in a painting craft, and there was an engineering project planned for kids aged 7-12.
Marshmallow engineering appeared to be popular as the Wednesday afternoon activity was fully booked in advance. Armed with toothpicks and mini marshmallows, the kids began building pyramids, houses, robots, ladders, helicopters, snakes and much more.
After construction was completed, the next step for most of the kids was dismantling and eating. The best part about marshmallow structures is they are completely recyclable! The kids weren’t the only ones with a sweet tooth; there were also a few helpers munching on marshmallows.
When it’s rainy or hot outside, the Kindersley Library has cool crafting activities and a lot of fun!
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Inter Pipeline Events Centre
The Town of Kindersley and Kindersley Jr. Klippers are pleased to announce a 10-year partnership agreement with Inter Pipeline for the naming rights of the Event Centre Arena. The arena, formerly known as the EC Arena, will now be called the Inter Pipeline Events Centre. Updates to the arena signage and branding will be implemented soon, with the venue officially becoming the Inter Pipeline Event Centre Arena. All events held at the West Central Events Centre in this arena will reflect the new naming rights. Inter Pipeline Ltd. representatives visited Kindersley on June 12, 2024, to finalize the agreement and explore the promotional opportunities available to them as sponsors of the Jr. Klippers and the arena. Excitement is building for the upcoming Kindersley Jr. Klippers Home Opener on Saturday, September 21st at 6:00pm, where a major announcement will be made.
Volunteers at the Plenty Museum served burgers, hotdogs and pie to a hungry crowd at the Plenty and District Museum on Wednesday afternoon, July 24th.
Every room in the Plenty and District Museum captures the lifestyle of local people from the past.
PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
Riley successfully dismantled and disposed of his marshmallow structure.
Just as suspected - those are marshmallows in Francis’ cheeks!
Adam was proud of the marshmallow helicopter he engineered at the Kindersley Library.
Fun revved up at Kerrobert Show & Shine
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BY JOAN JANZEN
Classic cars and trucks were cruising into downtown Kerrobert Friday evening for the Gumball Rally Show & Shine on July 26. Gusts of wind blew in cooler temperatures for the evening visitors who came to admire the vehicles and bikes. A golf cart section was a new addition to this year’s show.
Musical entertainment was provided by Onward and Cole Patton, and a barbecue and beer gardens were available. Earlier in the afternoon spots for the mobile Dyno Service filled up fast.
The service was operated by Devon Dyno from Devon, Alberta, a long time car enthusiast and mechanic. He offered services measuring the output of vehicle engines, providing information about horsepower, torque and air-fuel mixture.
The kids enjoyed jumping in a bouncy castle in the Kids Zone. There was also a new kids car show where youngsters displayed their favourite toys, electric vehicles and Hot Wheels.
A street dance followed later in the evening with music provided by Brothers G, a quartet from Hafford, Sask.
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BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
Seven service rig companies based and operating in southeast Saskatchewan are increasingly alarmed at a growing number of thefts and damage to their equipment when it is in the field.
They’re working with the local RCMP, but the problem is frustrating, and costly, in both time and money.
The companies included Red Hawk Well Servicing of Oxbow, Certified Energy Services of Estevan, Southern Range Well Servicing of Weyburn, Mayco Well Servicing of Oxbow, Ryder Well Servicing of Weyburn, and Independent Well Servicing of Estevan. Sun Country Well Servicing of Estevan, Ex-Cel Well Servicing of Oxbow, Eagle Sky Ventures and General Well Servicing of Carnduff are also part of the group, but were unable to attend the meeting.
Some companies have been hit multiple times. It’s impacted the smallest to largest companies.
Management or owners of those companies got together in Estevan on July 17 to once again discuss the matter with Sgt. Steve Ross, detachment commander of the Estevan RCMP, and Pipeline Online.
That detachment works in concert with Carnduff for scheduling purposes, and the area of concern affects the region in between.
Indeed, there’s palpable frustration, because the service rig companies have a pretty good idea of who is doing this, but getting anything prosecuted is difficult. Part of that is staffing difficulties within the RCMP, but the other part is the vast area covered, from Midale to the Manitoba border. When you factor in relatively low numbers of officers, shift work, and the large amount of terrain to be covered, they’re stretched pretty thin. And to top it off, service rigs rarely work right along highways, but rather all over the back roads, in often secluded areas.
And that’s made the rigs targets for frequent thefts.
Patrick Sinclair of Red Hawk Well Servicing said they’ve presented a map to the RCMP with the troubled areas with increased incidents of theft, noting the problem area is between Lampman and Alida.
Over the last two years of thefts, those seven companies alone have had nearly $100,000 in losses, and that doesn’t include the other service rig companies that also work in the area but aren’t part of the group. He noted each company was initially were looking at their own losses, but they hadn’t been aware of the broader picture.
A few years ago, Independent Well Servicing had an equipment trailer stolen off a lease in a different area, near Torquay. That trailer was worth well over $100,000, but they were able to recover it and all its hardware.
“These thefts could have been an acceptable cost of business at one time, but it’s not that way,” Sinclair said.
“The glaring top list items for theft, we all agree was fuel, which is super hard to track. And then copper, cords. Obviously, they’re able to get rid of it at scrap yards without too many questions being asked. Hand tools are the third largest.”
One strategy they’ve employed is simply not filling up their fuel tank – running their equipment with as
Mid-July Crop Report
A week of warmer weather and reduced rainfall has accelerated crop advancement and enabled haying operations to progress throughout the province. With the forecasted heat over the next week many regions are hoping for moisture to help support crop development, reduce crop stress and sustain topsoil moisture conditions.
Many areas across the province received reduced to trace amounts of moisture, but a few isolated storms did move through the province and brought hail, wind and heavy rainfall. The highest rain recorded over the past week was in the Macklin area at 48 mm. This was followed by the Arborfield area at 40 mm. The Duck Lake and Choiceland areas received 33 mm.
Reduced precipitation and increased temperatures continue to reduce topsoil moisture throughout the province. Currently, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as four per cent surplus, 77 per cent adequate, 17 per cent short and two per cent very short. Hayland topsoil moisture is reported at three per cent surplus, 76 per cent adequate, 18 per cent short and three per cent very short. Pasture topsoil moisture is three per cent surplus, 71 per cent adequate, 22 per cent short and four per cent very short.
Recent warmer weather has allowed for quicker crop development with more crops moving closer to their normal stages of development as compared to previous weeks. Ninety per cent of fall cereals are at normal stages of development for this time of year. Sixty-eight per cent of spring cereals are at normal stages of development, while 27 per cent are falling behind the normal stages of development. Sixty-six per cent of oilseeds are at normal stages of development, while 30 per cent are falling behind the normal stages of development. Seventy-eight per cent of pulse crops are at normal stages of development, while 18 per cent
are falling behind the normal stages of development. Seventy-seven per cent of perennial forages and 76 per cent of annual forages are at the normal stages of development for this time of year. Currently, 26 per cent of the province’s first cut of hay has been baled or silaged with 32 per cent of hay cut and waiting to cure and 42 per cent still standing. Initial reports are estimating provincial hay yields at 1.73 tons/acre. This is above the five-year average of 1.01 tons/ac and the 10-year average of 1.13 tons/acre.
Producers are estimating silage yield at 4.98 tons/acre. Overall hay quality is rated at 28 per cent excellent, 65 per cent good and seven per cent fair. Producers in some regions are not anticipating a second cut of hay this year unless rain is received.
Producers in the southwest portion of the province, along with a few areas in the southeast, are reporting minor to moderate crop damage in relation to lack of moisture occurring within these regions. The increased heat that is forecasted will cause further crop deterioration if moisture is not received. Additional crop damage this past week is mainly due to gophers, grasshoppers, hail, heat and wind. Overall, pest pressure is remaining lower throughout many regions, but producers are continuing to monitor their fields for any changes. Fungicides are continuing to be applied to either suppress disease that has already developed or proactively to reduce disease development.
Over the upcoming weeks, producers will be busy finishing fungicide spraying, haying operations and getting equipment ready for harvest. Producers are reminded to keep safety top of mind while working. For any crop or livestock questions, producers are encouraged to call the Agriculture Knowledge Centre, Toll Free: 1-866-457-2377.
...Service rigs being targeted for theft in Alida-Lampman area of SE Sask
little fuel as possible while still getting the job done, so that there is less that can be stolen overnight. But that, in turn, leads to operational problems.
Terry Gunderman, also of Red Hawk, said “They hit a rig, that’s a couple thousand litres, or more.”
And the thieves will often break whatever they need to access what they want. “They’ve just wreck stuff,” Derek Simpson of Ryder said.
Sinclair said they recently had a doghouse door cut off with an angle grinder, and significant damage was done.
The group has consulted with the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) and there’s been some discussion of dying fuel to make it more trackable. They got a response from the provincial government that dying fuel is allowable, but not particularly encouraged.
Sgt. Ross said there are legal difficulties with that, but it would give them a start, at least.
The group believes the stolen fuel is being sold locally to unscrupulous buyers at a seriously reduced rate.
Asked if they knew who is doing this, Simpson said, “Absolutely, we do. I think we all have a pretty darn good idea.”
Gunderman concurred.
Sinclair said they know the fuel thefts are happening in the early morning hours, usually when no one’s around.
He complimented the RCMP for visiting one of their rigs in the area, warning the crew of thefts in that area.
Sgt. Ross noted the difficulty in getting to a charge. It’s difficult to prosecute a fuel theft, for instance.
Through four years of covering court in the Battlefords and two in Estevan, Pipeline Online has observed the courts are much more lenient in sentencing for property crime than they are for violent crime.
The group is looking at technological solutions, but there are frustrations and costs involved with that, too.
Sinclair said the energy sector needs to speak up to politicians to address these thefts.
“We know who our prolific offenders are, and we keep an eye on them,” Sgt. Ross said.
The companies plan on letting each other know as soon as possible if they get hit, so others can be aware what’s going on, and react accordingly. They’re also working on a plan to inform the RCMP regularly where their rigs are, so they can patrol around them.
Any information from the public that can lead to an arrest can be reported to the local RCMP or Crimestoppers, at https://saskcrimestoppers.com/ or 1-800222-8477.
It wasn’t meant to be for the Kindersley Stallions this year. The Oyen Eagles won their first Fertile Valley Baseball League championship after defeating the Stallions in two straight games last week. PHOTOS BY KATE WINQUIST
Biker from PEI drove 14,000 kms over 47 days
BY JOAN JANZEN
The wind literally blew Bill MacCannell into Kindersley last Friday afternoon as he fought a crosswind while driving his 2024 Honda motorbike. He had departed from his home at Canoe Cove, PEI, forty-seven days ago, travelling across the entire country all the way to the Yukon and then Alaska. He had put on 14,000 kms over 47 days and will put on another 6,000 kms by the time he arrives back home.
“I retired on June 8 and left on my expedition on June 10,” he said. I told my story every day wherever I went.” His story involved complications after surgery in 2020, which resulted in a lengthy recovery.
“That November, I bought a motorbike. I didn’t have a motorbike licence and never drove a motorbike before. I got my bike licence in 2021,” he explained. “That summer, I loaded up my new bike with camping gear and headed off to Newfoundland for a 16-day camping trip.”
During the summers of 2022 and 2023, Bill ventured out on two more bike expeditions, which planted a seed
to travel across Canada. “With my retirement coming up, I opened up a map of Canada and realized I could pick wherever I wanted to go,” he said. I had all the time in the world and could stop wherever I wanted.”
Bill avoided touristy areas and was curious about all the little towns on the prairies. In Manitoba, he came across a ten-foot-tall smiling rock on the side of the road. He was puzzled by it, but after seeing the town of Gladstone sign, he made the connection.
At Canora, Sask., he looked for a giant Greek Orthodox Church. He discovered rolling hills and greenery once he crossed the border into Alberta and travelled to Edmonton. From there, it was on to Fort St. John, where he met another rider from Dryden, Ontario.
Then it was on to the Alaskan Highway up to northern BC and Whitehorse, where he had the tires replaced on his bike.
“From there, I thought I’d take a crack at the Dempster Highway; it was bone-jarring rough. I wanted to see Dawson City; that was the highlight of my trip. I had to soak in the atmosphere there. From there, I went to Alaska,” he said.
Another highlight was the ferry ride from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy (Northern Vancouver Island), which took from 7 in the morning until midnight. Bill had to sleep on the ground that night.
“When I was in Whitehorse, the main road towards Dawson was closed because of wildfires,” he recalled. “I was on the Klondike road from Whitehorse to Dawson Creek. Plumes of smoke and smouldering fires were on the roadside. Later on, I saw flames right on the side of the road; it was like a science fiction movie. The adventure part of it was the dirt road from the Klondike to Nunavut through a mountainous area.”
Bill had planned to make his way to Jasper, but the fires changed his plans. Bill spent the night at Golden instead. While having breakfast at a restaurant, he overheard a local firefighter. “He had been at the site at 2:00 in the morning and was describing the situation: 200 ft flames,” he recalled.
Most importantly, he appreciated all the friendly people he was able to talk to during his travels. “You meet so many great people,” he said, tears filling his eyes. People like the cyclist from Edmonton who offered him a seat at his table. They enjoyed a friendly chat before the man left.
“He paid for my lunch. He did what I would have done,” Bill said. “There’s a lot of good, genuine people across the land. Just say hello and the conversation starts very quickly.”
Now, Bill is on the homeward-bound stretch of his journey. He paces himself at 400 kms each day.
“While driving through the mountains, you have to be quite alert all the time for the traffic, and road and weather conditions. But once I hit the prairies, it was so relaxing,” he noted.
We wish Bill a safe and relaxing journey back home. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.
Charlotte Helfrich, Administrator
Bill MacCannell from PEI travelled across Canada, to the Yukon and then on to Alaska. On his way back he spent the night in Kindersley and took some time to share his adventure with us.
Bill thought the Bunkhouse at Dawson was great. It’s a popular destination for motorcyclists.
Bill MacCannell from PEI retired on June 8, 2024 and headed out on his biking adventure on June 10. This photo was taken on Day 20.
Empress celebrates its 110th anniversary
BY JOAN JANZEN
On July 20th and 21st, the village of Empress celebrated its 110th anniversary. Breakfast was available at the Empress Community Hall, and lunch followed at noon. Vendors filled the hall for the Garden Market, where visitors browsed, made their purchases, and enjoyed visiting with friends.
A parade began at the hospital, with cars, tractors, bikes, horses and people making their way through the village. The train station was open for tours, and fire engines were displayed on the boardwalk. Twenty-five years ago, the
railway salvage company dismantled the tracks at Empress, which had been in place for 86 years. The building was in a state of advanced disrepair, when the community of Empress took on the massive restoration job.
Just one year earlier, in 1998, the former Toronto-Dominion bank building had been purchased by Peter and Bernice Zieman. They were artists who worked in rare metals, designing and making jewellery.
An anniversary celebration cake and coffee were served at the Friendship Centre, where slide shows depicted the history of Empress, the school, the CPR
Station and local artists. Dean Francis’ Sagebrush Studio was open both days, and guests could get out of the sun and be refreshed by beautiful art. Meanwhile, youngsters cooled off at the local splash park.
A heritage marker plaque was unveiled at the hospital grounds in mid-afternoon, and visitors were invited to tour St. Mary’s Anglican Church. The church, built in 1914, was designated a Municipal Historic Site in 2009. Everyone was invited to a Sunday morning celebration service at St. Mary’s.
A July 1964 edition of the local paper featured an advertisement listing the events scheduled during the elaborate Golden Jubilee celebration.
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The two-day event included a ball tournament, a midway, a parade with 30 floats, a movie, speeches by local MPs, a stampede, a community dance and a beard-growing contest. Competitions included horseshoe contests and children’s races, along with old men’s races and old women’s races. There was also a wrestling competition with wrestlers from North Carolina, Utah, Germany, California, Pittsburgh, and Vancouver, as well as one local wrestler, Dave Ruhl, from Hanna, Alberta.
The 100th celebration may have been a smaller-scale affair; nevertheless, it was enjoyed by everyone who came out for the festivities.
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KINDERSLEY CO-OP COMMUNITY BBQ! The Kindersley Co-op Community Lunch on Tuesday featured Taco in a Bag in support of FoodMesh Kindersley! The event was moved to the Senior’s Hall due to air quality concerns. Great to see so many smiling, hungry faces. A total of $1480 was raised for FoodMesh!
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Part-Time Casual Employment Opportunities
Guard positions at the RCMP Detachment in Kindersley.
Accepting all applicants, with special consideration for the following availability: 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Guards are responsible for monitoring the well-being of prisoners while in the care of the Police.
Applicants must pass an Enhanced Clearance check, and be capable of working independently.
Please contact Cpl. Amy Blyth at Kindersley RCMP for more information. Phone: 306-463-4642
FULL TIME OPERATORS & SWAMPERS to join our team in Macklin/Chauvin Area Class 1A 3A 5A Rod Trucks, Flushbys. Vac trucks, Batch Trucks Experience an asset. Oilfield Tickets required. Please email resume and abstract to: dshapka@steelview.ca Call/Text 780-753-0711 To place your Career / Employment Opportunity ad, Call (306) 463-2211, or email kate@yourwestcentral.com
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THE TOWN OF KERROBERT IS ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR tenders on a Pool Table
The pool table is in excellent condition. There are no rips or tears in the cloth; the pockets are leather and still intact. It comes just with what ever balls you see in the picture and no cues.
The recipient of the Tender is required to remove the pool table from the property by August 31, 2024. The costs associated with removal are the responsibility of the buyer. The pool table is sold as is.
Anyone interested can drop off a sealed tender package at the: Kerrobert Town Office (located in the courthouse) at 433 Manitoba Ave., Kerrobert, Saskatchewan before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9th, 2024
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Tenders can also be mailed to: Town of Kerrobert, Box 558, Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0 OR email cao@kerrobert.ca
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SASK-ALTA BASEBALL LEAGUE
Mendham Monarch legends honoured with Grant Ehnisz Award
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It is an honour to present the Grant Ehnisz Memorial Award in 2024 to Darren and Perry Dietrich of Mendham, Saskatchewan.
Perry is remembered posthumously, as we lost this very fine individual in 2011.
Darren and Perry, following in their father Bill’s footsteps, were part of the amazing baseball factory known as the Mendham Monarchs.
The Monarchs would push across a record 11 league championships and eight pennant-winning years before exiting the league in 1991.
Both Darren and Perry would contribute to the success of the Monarchs. Perry winning the batting title in 1989 and playoff MVP in 1986 and 1989. Darren would have to make room in his own trophy cabinet, winning the best pitcher award in 1980, 1985, 1986 and
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1988. Winning the batting title in 1988 and 1993 and HR titles in 1980 and 1989.
After Mendham exited the league, Darren would go on to play with Richmound, Leader, Burstall and Acadia Valley.
The game of baseball would continue for Darren after his league play was done, playing another 12 years with the Sask-Alta old timers.
Darren and Perry had the privilege of playing ball with three fellow Monarchs on their roster that have been inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in Larry Bischoff, Adam Fetsch and Ernie Moser.
As a league, we truly thank Darren and Perry for their contributions to baseball in our area. They are now forever engraved on this prestigious award for outstanding dedication and sportsmanship in the Sask-Alta Baseball League.
BEST BATTING AVERAGE: Left: Darren Dietrich, Mendham Monarchs, 630. Trophy donated by Allan Marshall, Imperial Oil Leader, presented by Perry Dietrich (Sask-Alta).
Above: 1985 Sask-Alta Champions Mendham Monarchs for the third consecutive year. Back: Aaron Zubot, Perry Dietrich, Gerard Hittel, Robbie Schell, Greg Chacalias, Ernie Moser, Larry Bischoff. Front: Robbie Marsall, Jaycne Bischoff, Darren Dietrich, Garth Stark, Tracey Hittel. Missing: Stuart Scherger, Adam Fetsch Jr.
After a full life of 103 years, Joy passed away peacefully at the Heritage Manor, Kindersley, SK, on July 15, 2024 with trusted family and friends by her side.
Joyce “Joy” Spencer (Hanson) Johnson
June 30, 1921 - July 15, 2024
Joy began her life in Kindersley on June 30, 1921, born to William and Mary Hanson of Glidden, SK. They lived in a small farm home north of Glidden that she eventually shared with her three sisters Lesley, Lenore, and Merle. Joy went to school, and worked at various jobs, in the Glidden area.
Joy married Ronald Johnson on June 29th, 1940, and they lived on the Johnson Farm in the Rosanna area. Ronald and Joy had three children: Carolyn, Alan, and Jamie. After enjoying 25 years of farm living, they built a new home in Kindersley in 1965. In January 2008, Joy moved “downtown” into a brand-new apartment.
Joy was a willing participant in the decision to choose Heritage Manor as her final home. She would often express how grateful she was for her long life full of wonderful experiences, her many good friends, and for the compassionate care she was receiving.
Joy’s friendships encompassed people from all walks of life – and each one was special to her. From phone calls to family outings, sharing meals and entertaining, adventures near and far, or helping someone in times of difficulty - she was up for it all. As a couple, Joy and Ronald enjoyed curling and golf, the Kindersley Royals baseball team, and 19 trips to either the Scotties, the Brier, or the Worlds to enjoy curling.
Joy was an active member of St. Paul’s United Church, and was part of the choir, bell choir, UCW, and was often asked to share scripture, prayer, or the sermon.
She was an active participant in everything Coop. No one ever had to guess where her groceries came from!
She was an honorary member of the Heritage
Manor Auxiliary - even attending meetings for the first few years she lived in the Manor. She spent many hours helping with the establishment of the Kindersley Funeral Home.
Joy and her friend, Ruth Massey were practically inseparable throughout their lives. They were together through the struggles of prairie farm life, the Saskatoon berry picking trips down to the river hills, or the fun afternoons at Cutbank Lake, and the challenges of raising children. That friendship lasted 70 years and our family is thankful that that companionship and love endures down through the generations.
Joy loved chocolate, a little glitz, and getting mail. She liked Popcorn Twists, dill pickle potato chips, and a good dessert. She loved coffee, Gerber daisies, and the faithful friend that always brought them. And she so loved the birds at the bird feeder outside her window.
Our family has had the privilege of enjoying five generations for several years and Joy’s legacy will live on through her children: Carolyn (Jim) Krauss and Alan (Sue Ellen) Johnson; her six grandchildren: Kelli Krauss, Kori (Steve) Austgarden, Kristyn (Christer) Kaitila, Raechelle (Derrick) Matsen, Daneille Johnson and Jason Delesalle; her seven great grandchildren: Katelyn (Tristan Hansen) Ediger, Lindsay (Drever) Wood, Marc (Breanne) Krauss, Luke (Nicole) Austgarden, Beth Matsen, Spenser Matsen, James Kaitila; and her eight great, great grandchildren: Timber Ediger, Emelia Larose, Audrey Larose, Blake Austgarden, Kullen Krauss, Bennett Austgarden, Kostin Krauss and Charlie Wood.
Joy was predeceased by her husband Ronald in 2003, and Jamie in 2016.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kindersley Funeral Home. Funeral services for Joy Johnson will be held, Monday, July 29th at 2:00 pm from St. Paul’s United Church , Kindersley SK., with the Rev. Piotr Strzelecki officiating. Interment to follow in the Kindersley Cemetery.
If you wish, in memoriam donations may be directed to the Heritage Manor Auxiliary, through the Kindersley Health and Wellness Foundation c/o Prairie Rose Florist, Kindersley, SK.
Free books for everyone to promote literacy
BY JOAN JANZEN
This costumed character was stationed in front of Sunset Theatre before showtime on the weekend. Michael Weber was decked out in a kid-friendly Wolverine costume, a character from the Marvel series.
Not only was he in costume, but more importantly, he was handing out free children’s books for movie patrons to take home for their children. Although Wolverine is an adult character, Michael is hoping to capture people’s attention so he can offer them free books.
“It’s all about children’s literacy,” he explained. I have two boxes of books that were donated or that I purchased. I take every opportunity to repurpose books.” He welcomed people who were driving by to stop and select a book for a child.
“I used to do this in Toronto, but this is a whole new area,” he explained. He also plans to be in costume and hand out books in front of Family Foods the weekend prior to the start of a new school year. He’s also excited about Goose Festival, when he’ll
Michael Weber from Kindersley (aka Wolverine) and his helpers were in costume handing out free children’s books on the weekend. “It’s all about children’s literacy,” he said.
have an opportunity to spread his message of the importance of literacy to all the kids who attend the festivities.
ALSASK
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
- Tours of the Alsask Radar Tower at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
BURSTALL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
• Roadmen Riot! Poker Rally (Cars & Bikes) 1:00-3:00 PM, Show & Shine 3:00-7:30 PM, Live Music by The Chevelles 8:30 PM; Pin-up girl competition, tattooss. Contact Darell Fitterer at 306-679-7147.
ESTON
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
• Hockey Registration Deadline. Register at the Town Office or online at www.eston.ca/hockey. KidSport applications must accompany registration. Registration not accepted without payment.
AUGUST 19-22
• Summer Sports Camp (Ages 5-7 and 8-10). Limit 20 kids per group. $60/child. KidSport Funding available. Registration deadline: August 6. Register at eston.ca/summer-programming
- 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#LR23-0068.
- 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.
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 1, 15, 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 16
• Country in the Courtyard: Leon Ochs One-Man Band! 6:00 PM in the Courtyard of the Kerrobert Integrated Health Care Facility. Hotdogs, ice cream treats and pop will be sold. The event is a fundraiser in support of programming for the Activity/Recreational Department.
- Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery featuring Marilyn Kennedy & Nicole Kennedy “Textures of Life: within the Matrilineal Circle.” Show runs until August 31. Gallery Hours: Weekdays 8:30 AM - 4:40 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
MONDAY, AUGUST 12
• Kindersley Museum Painting Night 6:00 PM. Free Entry! All canvases and paint will be supplied. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the evening. Call the tourism office to register 306-463-6620. Sponsored by Apex Distribution.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
• Kindersley Composite School Volleyball Camp (Grade 7-9) 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Admission: $30. Fee due in cash at time of camp. Boys & Girls welcome to attend.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
• Kindersley Composite School Volleyball Camp (Grade 1012) 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Admission: $30. Fee due in cash at time of camp. Boys & Girls welcome to attend.
SATURDAY. AUGUST 24
• The Kindersley & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2024 Golf Invitational. Registration at 10:00 AM. Tee Off at 11:00 AM. To register your team, please contact Nikki at 306-460-8384 or email: nikki.c@kellyinsurancebrokers.ca
AUGUST 26-30
• Klippers Hockey School is back!
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!
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.
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.
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. Activities for all ages!
- 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.
SCEPTRE
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 & 23
• Great Sandhills Museum presents Artist Days. Come stop in and see some great local talented artists and during your visit take a moment to enjoy viewing the many varieties of unique historical Canadian collections that the museum has to offer. 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission: Adults $5; Students: $3. For more details please contact Brenda call/text 306628-8030.
