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Glenda Giles receives much-deserved recognition
BY JOAN JANZEN
A long-time employee of the R.M. of Kindersley was a recent recipient of a very prestigious award. Glenda Giles was selected as the 2024 Lou Jacobs Award winner. The award was presented to Glenda during the Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Banquet at their convention on Wednesday, May 15th, at the Regina Delta Hotel.
Glenda is well known to the Rural Municipal Administrators’ Association of Saskatchewan and is a deserving recipient of the association’s highest honour. Lou Jacobs was honoured by the association in 1973 when an award program was begun in his name. The award recognizes outstanding service in municipal government and the community. Only one person receives the award in a year.
Glenda Giles recently received the 2024 Lou Jacobs award.
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“I was overwhelmed!” Glenda said. “I never in a million years thought I would be worthy of that award. It’s such an honour, and I’m grateful to every-
one along the way who contributed to my success.”
Glenda has enjoyed a long and successful career at Kindersley. She began working at the R.M. on March 1st, 1999 and has found it very rewarding. She really enjoys accounting/bookkeeping and interacting with colleagues and the public.
After a remarkable career filled with numerous contributions to the R.M. of Kindersley and the community, Glenda has decided to retire at the end of July. Her dedication and hard work have left an indelible mark on the community.
Post-retirement, Glenda plans to indulge in her hobbies and spend quality time with loved ones. She looks forward to tending to her yard, enjoying the serenity of the lake a few times in August, and reconnecting with friends and relatives during the summer. Beyond that, she is open to new adventures and experiences. Congratulations on your award, Glenda, and we wish you all the best on your retirement.
Loggerhead Shrikes – Back and on the Attack!
Keep an eye out for returning Shrikes this May! Spring has sprung and that means many of our birds are back on the prairies to once again raise their families. In this busy time, Nature Saskatchewan asks everyone to keep an eye out for the threatened Loggerhead Shrike.
This fierce bird is often seen perched on tall branches near open spaces. When looking to ID this bird watch for a slate grey back, white belly, and black wings and tail. They also have a striking mask that extends across their face to behind their eyes. When in flight, watch for the flash of hidden white patches on their black wings. “These birds have the unique behaviour of impaling their prey,” Emily Putz, Shrubs for Shrikes coordinator for Nature Saskatchewan explains. “They will find sharp points such as a thorny branch or a wire barb to hang their prey, then rip small pieces off with their hooked beak. Pairs will often hang prey on branches near their nest as a larder for later as well, living up to their nickname as the Butcherbird!”
Prey can often be seen hung in areas with shrikes, especially in the spring when the males return and try and impress the females with their hunting skills. Prey can include insects such as caterpillars and grasshoppers, birds, amphibians and snakes, and rodents such as mice and voles. They have even been known to take larger prey such as a young gopher! “Thorny shrubs such as Buffaloberry and Hawthorns are especially attractive to nest in and great shrubs to include in your yard site if you are trying to attract shrikes for their pest control abilities,” further explains Putz, “but in yards or shelterbelts, Shrikes might also use prickly conifers or caraganas as substitutes.”
Loggerhead Shrikes populations have been on the decline since the 1960s, with up to 80% of the population lost across their range. Habitat loss and degradation is the leading cause of their decline, both of their prairie hunting habitat and the shrubs they call their
homes. Shelterbelts are becoming things of the past which further contributes, as their adapted shrub habitat also becomes sparse.
While the prairie Loggerhead Shrike is listed as Threatened in Canada, Saskatchewan, at the heart of their remaining range, still has the largest population of breeding pairs in the country. Nature Saskatchewan’s Shrubs for Shrike’s program aims to keep Saskatchewan’s population strong by getting more eyes and ears our looking for these unique birds and contributing to their population monitoring. The program also works directly with landholders and land managers that may have spotted them nesting on their land, by conserving their habitat and reporting their sightings through our annual census.
If you happen to spot a Loggerhead Shrike this spring, please report your sighting to Nature Saskatchewan’s toll-free HOOTline, 1-800-667-HOOT (4668) or email Emily Putz at outreach@naturesask. ca. Every sighting helps with tracking the population and range of this iconic prairie bird. All Caller and program participant information is kept confidential.
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“Rodeo is about life lessons, and not just about belt buckles and winning. There is so much you can learn from a horse and a cow that you can’t learn from football.“
Jim Wakefield
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The River Ridge Golf Course at Leader received a $10,388.70 donation from FMC’s Clean Fields Community Yield Program. FMC teamed up with local retail to donate $0.10 per acre from eligible FMC fall herbicide sales to organizations that serve local communities. Just another great reason to shop local.
CELEBRATING GRADUATES: Each year Scott’s Fine Foods in Leader makes a special effort to honour the graduates at Leader Composite School. They placed grad bags in their coffee area with each bag displaying a photo of individual grads. It gives all the visitors to the store an opportunity to drop off a card for their favourite grads. There are 12 graduates from Leader Composite School in 2024.
RECOGNIZE THESE GRADS FROM 1984? Do you recognize any of these Kindersley grads from 1984? Back Row: (l-r) Denise Gassner, Alan Veldhoen, Darryl Geissler, Rick Raugust, Kenny Allen, Dean Galbraith, Kevin Clark, Darwin Rye, Scott Kilburn, Connie Garland. Fourth Row: Robin Mullock, Doug Chambers, Scott Near, Kevin Radomske, Byron Smith, Eric Meyer, Greg Schmidt, Jay Diemert, Lyle Jeffries, Kevin Philipow, Kelly Kalmer. Third Row: Trent Mazzei, Britt Karlson, Rosemary Bruce, Carolyn Dahl, Tim Netter, Aaron Scarlett, Clark Johnston, Kevin Welte, Carmen Walper, Michelle Anderson, Michelle Andresen, Kent Gulka, Gary Gassner, Edwin Swalm. Second Row: Shannon Murdoch, Shayne Unger, Lisa Bertrand, Cathy Holmes (Valedictorian), Karen Faubert, Cindy Urlacher, Charlene Tetlock, Carolyn Shantz, Shauna Miller, Cheryl Smith, Melanie Close, Corrina Kay, Valerie Graham. Front Row: Cathie Boychuk, Judy Highstead, Lesley Lockhart, Michelle Rousson, Yvette Plantana, Trudy Ekelin, Kim Erickson, Denise Pincemin, Shelley Houben, Diane Kowitch.
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Earlier this month, Your West Central Voice received four awards at the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Competition.
The Voice’s Remembrance Day edition, a poignant tribute to our heroes, was awarded 2nd place for “Best Special Section.” Publisher Kate Winquist received second place in Photographer of the Year, narrowly missing top honours by 2 points. The judges praised, “Ms. Winquist’s photos are softly composed, capture her community with a more personal touch, and, depending on the subject, capably capture both excellent emotion and event-shaking excitement.”
Winquist also received a third-place award for Best Photo Essay for her double-page spread of last year’s Kindersley Indoor Rodeo.
Freelance journalist Sheri Monk placed third in the Best Agriculture Coverage category for her piece “Supply chain disruptions, inflation, and labour shortages plague ag sector this spring.”
The Better Newspapers Competition is held each year at provincial and national levels from coast to coast. It is the industry’s chance to realize excellence among its peers and celebrate the vibrancy and health of community newspapers in Saskatchewan and across Canada.
BY KATE WINQUIST
The Fertile Valley Baseball League (FVBL) season starts this week. The seven-team league features four Kindersley teams, including the defending champion Kindersley Stallions, the Kindersley Cubs, Klippers, and Raiders, as well as the Eatonia Wheat Kings, Oyen Eagles, and Rosetown Angels.
Each team will play ten regular-season games, followed by the top 4 teams making the playoffs. The playoff series will each be a best-of-3.
Games this week:
Tuesday, May 28
Kindersley Cubs @ Eatonia Wheat Kings 7 PM
Oyen Eagles @ Kindersley Stallions (Berard Field) 7 PM Kindersley Klippers @ Rosetown Angels 7 PM
Thursday, May 30
Kindersley Stallions @ Kindersley Raiders (Berard Field) 7 PM
Friday, May 31
Oyen Eagles@ Kindersley Cubs 6:30 PM (Berard Field)
Oyen Eagles @ Kindersley Raiders 8:30 PM (Berard Field)
Sunday, June 2
Kindersley Raiders @ Kindersley Klippers (Berard Field) 7 PM
Tuesday, June 4
Kindersley Klippers @ Kindersley Cubs (Berard Field) 7 PM
Kindersley Raiders @ Rosetown Angels 7 PM
OPINION:
There’s still time to learn from our mistakes
BY JOAN JANZEN
A sign in front of a local business read, “I’ve learned so much from my mistakes that I’m thinking of making more!” After browsing through my news feed, I’m watching those words play out in real-time.
A recent Epic Times headline read, “WHO Pandemic Agreement faces scant opposition in Canada, as UK rejects current text.” Health Canada’s spokesperson commented online, “Ottawa has actively participated in the development of the Pandemic Agreement, recognizing the necessity of a robust global health security architecture.”
MP Leslyn Lewis is one of the few political voices expressing opposition. This month, she wrote a letter to the Health Minister saying, “When combined with the legal prerogative of the new treaty or accord, Canadian healthcare sovereignty would essentially yield to the WHO during a global public health emergency.”
Sheryl Attkisson reported in an online article, “Thousands of people from Europe, the US, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand plan to descend on the United Nations on June 1 to declare independence from global institutions, while celebrating cultural and individual sovereignty. On June 1, WHO member states vote on the “pandemic treaty” and amendments to
International Health Regulations.
The second news item I read was about government spending. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) reported that $3 million was spent last December to fly hundreds of people to Dubai to showcase Canadian climate leadership and innovation at a summit.
Apparently, the government learned so much from its overspending mistakes that it made some more. The CTF also reported that Parks Canada rented a helicopter and contracted certified marksmen from the US and New Zealand to shoot 84 deer on Sidney Island at a cost of $834,000. In an attempt to bring some humour to the situation, the CTF printed T-shirts for hunters that said, “Hey, Parks Canada: I shoot deer for free.”
The next topic addressed the encampments on college campuses. Appearing on Bridge City News, Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun was asked why officials are taking so long to take down encampments as opposed to all the attention the convoy got a few years ago. Lilley responded, “It’s because they’re the right kind of protest, I suppose.”
Administrators are negotiating with protestors who are asking universities to boycott and sanction any company that does business with the state of Israel. “Agreeing to the demands will head down an anti-Semitic path,” observed
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Lilley.
Stockwell Dey addressed the topic on FayteneTV, saying, “People who are protesting and supporting Hamas have no idea who Hamas is. What mainstream media says and doesn’t say about Hamas is very significant in impacting the minds of Canadians.”
What the media doesn’t do is remind people of the two strong policies Hamas states in their charter. Those policies state they are not interested in a twostate solution, and they encourage the killing of Jews worldwide and the elimination of Israel.
“Mainstream media rarely talks about the poisoning of the hearts and minds of an entire generation,” Dey said. “The most evil means of controlling any population group is to take control of the education of children.” He then showed a clip of a five-year-old being asked what she wanted to do when she grows up. She replied, “I want to stab a Jew”. It’s heartbreaking. He said it’s equally heartbreaking to discover the manufacturing of the textbooks is taxpayer-funded through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.
“Extreme violence is directed towards anyone who is not following what they want or towards anyone who collaborates with Israel or the Jews,” he continued to explain.
The remaining means of control involves the flow of money. Billions of dollars coming from Canada have gone to fund massive infrastructure and tun-
nel networks, leaving the people impoverished.
A few months ago, a well-known actor shared his thoughts online regarding the protests and the lessons he had learned. Arnold Schwarzenegger said, “I’ve seen enough people throw away their futures for hateful beliefs; you find your regrets at the end of that path. There has never been a successful movement based on hate.”
The actor continued expressing his heartfelt thoughts. “I understand how people can fall into that trap, but it’s the path of least resistance. When you spend your life looking for scapegoats, you take away your own responsibility.”
His 76 years may account for his choice of words. “You have two paths in front of you: one is painful, the other is easy - you don’t have to change anything; everything can be someone else’s fault. But you’ll end up broken,” he said. “It’s not easy to look in the mirror and change your own life, but that’s how you grow and become strong. You have to learn new things. You have to feel uncomfortable.”
“So the bottom line is I don’t care what hateful comments you’ve written, or if you carried a hateful flag; there’s hope for you. There’s time for you to choose strength, to choose life,” he concluded.
The good news is that there’s still time to learn from our mistakes.
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Pop89: Curious friends
BY MADONNA HAMEL
The biggest adjustment is the adjustment to people. I hear myself say that as I enter the Regina Airport parking lot. I’ve spent so much time alone on the prairie that when the Park reopens, I’m surprised to see people walking down Railway Ave. or hear voices in the campground behind my home, murmuring to each other around their evening meal under the stars. The voices I am most familiar with are those of birds, rambunctious coyotes, and grumbling clouds, so people make me perk up and take note.
I count the number of spaces at the terminal so that when I return weeks later, I won’t forget where I parked. I park wherever in Val Marie, knowing my vehicle will be exactly where I left it when I return, just like the 1940s old red work truck parked at a jaunty angle outside my back gate. Half-loaded with pruned branches, it’s as if the Town Man began a chore but suddenly saw something more pressing and left it there, forgetting to come back to finish the job. It’s been sitting there for two weeks now, as if posing, providing a photo-op for campers who love the timeless aesthetic or an old truck in front of a vibrant sunset.
Inside the terminal, I gape at the many shapes, colours and sizes of humanity. Seeing these faces and hearing these voices energizes me. I catch snippets of conversation and random smiles. I’m early for my flight to Toronto, having packed and planned my wardrobe the night before. Every time I know I have a long drive ahead of me, I recall the days how, as children, we slept in our clothes the night before leaving The Pulp and Paper Capital of the World for The Okanagan, the land of sun, sage and sand. It was an unnecessary but exciting ritual that mom instituted to get us up and out the door and on the road. (Only to subdue us with Gravol til we got there!)
This time, I don’t take Gravol, but I do allow myself a local Rebellion beer. And, as usually happens when I’m in an airport lounge and too jittery to eat, I get sentimental. I journal about my love of humanity; I call my sister to tell her I love her and thank her for taking the calls from my brother, who continues to soldier through various “events” related to his stroke. Our words now dwell on being thankful for what we have, being cognizant of our oh-too-humanness and wondering how we can all get together again soon.
This trip to Toronto is to be with Avril, our family’s adopted sister and one of my oldest pals, someone I’ve known for forty-five years since our early days working at Cinecenta, the university cinema in Victoria, B.C. We met at the Marx Brothers Festival and when we both showed up wearing false noses with furry moustaches and eyebrows, it was love at first sight. Since then, she’s been through a marriage and divorce and remarried, received a Russian degree, went on to work in film, was part of the team that won the Oscar for The Shape of Water and got her forensics degree.
She loves critters and once lived on a farm in Sweden, where she met her present husband. Today they live in the heart of Toronto, where I’m writing at this moment. A few years ago, she came to Val Marie and fell in love with Grasslands National Park. And when I pointed to the lot across the road from me, noting that it was for sale, she bought it that afternoon and now has a second home in my village. Whenever she gets a break from the crazy world of film, she flees to
Toad Hall, the name of her Saskatchewan home. But this year, we decided it was time for me to come to her. I needed to take a break from my own worried mind, my constant concern for my brother, my obsessive research on the subjects of brains and miracles. Avril offered to fly me here, and tomorrow, we will drive down to Illinois to witness the cicada emergence. I know nothing about this natural phenomenon except that the last time it occurred was in 1803. ( My generation seems to be obsessed with catching these once-in-a-lifetime events - be it solar flares, eclipses or brooding cicadas getting together to make some noise.)
At the moment, I’m reading that two converging cicada broods will be the “worst” ever, according to my internet source. “Worst” being a matter of opinion, especially if bugs and creepy crawlies are not your thing. For people like Avril and all the young women and men I know living in Val Marie working for the Park, “worst” translates as “what luck!”. I’m just happy to tag along. I’m curious.
Besides standing by me through my own tumultuous trials and errors, including six relationships and five geographical cures, Avril has shoved me out of my poor-me slumps with wacky new schemes like: getting our black belts in karate, (we made it to orange), dying our hair purple, trying to outrun police officers on our bikes, writing a screenplay in Sweden, swimming with manta rays in Antigua, and various other ventures I’ve either forgotten or am blocking out. Point being, she does her best to flip the fear coin so that it sits face-up on the curiosity side. This is why we are still friends. Because we still default into “a wild surmise,” we still prefer to run with wonder, to be open to the healing gifts of nature in all her disguises. And that includes human animals. Walking down The Danforth last night, we stopped to talk to pet owners and admire gardens. I realized how much I needed this - to be surrounded by my fellow humans, buoyed up by small talk, laughter, and their voices murmuring into the night.
McDavid the worthiest Hart Trophy finalist
BY BRUCE PENTON
What criteria should be used to determine the winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy as Most Valuable Player in the National Hockey League?
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
The winner will be crowned on June 28, and the league has announced that Nikita Kucherov of Tampa Bay, Nathan MacKinnon of Colorado and Connor McDavid of Edmonton have been selected as the three finalists. Toronto Maple Leaf fans were more than slightly annoyed to learn their team’s star, Auston Matthews, was not included among the final three after his spectacular 69-goal season, 12 more than runner-up Sam Reinhart in that category.
Are we talking about the league’s best player? If so, then it’s probably McDavid, hands down. No one can do the things he does with the puck, offering up far more ‘wow’ moments than anyone else in the league. But how can one say Kucherov and his league-leading 144 points don’t represent the most value to his team, considering that the runner-up in scoring on the Lightning was Brayden Point, 54 points in arrears. Kucherov, however, was only able to pull his team to fourth place in the Atlantic Division. McDavid, on the other hand, racked up 132 points, but had team-mate Leon Draisaitl relatively close behind at 106. The Oilers’ pair would run away with the Most Valuable Duo award, but it’s a different story when talking solo play. And after a horrid start to the season, McDavid led the Oilers to a solid second-place finish in the Pacific Division.
Where would the Avalanche be without MacKinnon? He finished second in the scoring race with 140 points, sandwiched between Kucherov and McDavid, but he, too, had great support from team-mate Mikko Rantanen, who had 104 points, and high-scoring defenceman Cale Makar.
Try to envision the season results of the Lightning without Kucherov, the Oilers without McDavid and the Avalanche without MacKinnon. Which player would be missed the most? In my mind, the Oilers without McDavid would feel the most pain. His departure from the Oilers would render his team a middle-of-the-road club. Draisaitl would still be a star, but would Zach Hyman be a 54-goal scorer, 20 of them on the power play, without the playmaking ability of McDavid? How far could Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evander Kane carry the McDavid-less Oilers?
Perhaps the closest definition of MVP in the NHL is Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild, who finished 11th in league scoring with 96 points (46 goals, 50 assists). The Wild had only one other player with more than 65 points (Matt Boldy with 69). Remove Kaprizov from the Minnesota lineup and there wouldn’t enough offence to scare any team in the NHL
McDavid has three Hart Trophies on his resume and if voters aren’t swayed solely by goals and assists, he should be presented with his fourth on June 28. Most points? No. Best player? Yes. Most valuable to his team? Definitely yes.
• Kendall Baker of Yahoo.com: “Astros’ pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected after umpires found a foreign substance in his glove. He now faces a
10-game suspension. The Astros cheating? They would never!”
• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “SI reports that on May 24 Joe Buck is set to call his first MLB Game in three years, with Chip Caray. ‘I’ve really missed hearing Joe Buck calling a baseball game,’ said nobody.”
• At a recent World Cup of soccer, the English team visited an orphanage: ““It was heart-breaking to see their sad little faces with no hope,” said João, age 6.”
• Comedy writer Torben Rolfsen of Vancouver: “The NHL announced it will hold the 2024 Draft Lottery Tuesday, May 7. I believe that’s a civic holiday in Chicago.”
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “The Jacksonville Jaguars will once again play back-to-back games in London this season. I’m not saying the Jags are spending too much time in England, but I’m hearing the they no longer take water breaks during practice and instead have opted for afternoon tea.”
• Headline at the Canadian satirical site, The Beaverton: “Kris Knoblauch flips big switch in office from ‘split up McDavid and Draisaitl’ to ‘play McDavid and Draisaitl together.’
• Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun, expressing dissatisfaction with Blue Jays’ GM Ross Atkins: “The next thing I want to hear Atkins say: ‘Anybody know a good real estate agent?’”
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SPORTS TALK
McDavid is running out of time in Edmonton
BY GREG BUCHANAN
As the Edmonton Oilers battle the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final, its pretty clear Oilers’ superstar Connor McDavid needs to win now, as the window to win is closing . He’s been one of the best players if not the best in the game.
But are the Oilers the best team with McDavid in their lineup? This is a tough time to win. I still don’t think they’re the best team left in the Stanley Cup playoffs. I think Dallas is better than them. I think Florida is better than them. I think the Rangers are deeper than them.
Nevertheless, McDavid is running out of time in Edmonton. So, if Connor doesn’t win this year, it’s not the end of the world. But that window is definitely closing for his opportunity to win a Stanley Cup in Edmonton. It’s got to happen sooner than later.
With Leon Draisaitl set to become a free agent after the next season and Connor McDavid the season after that, the window is certainly closing in Edmonton.
Key players like Evan Bouchard and Stuart Skinner will also need new contracts in 2026. With those contracts up soon, the Oilers may face tough roster decisions. That’s why it seems that Subban is right to point out that the time to win is now.
But, saying all that, anything can happen and usually does in the NHL playoffs, so we can all sit back and enjoy the ride. The Oilers, let’s hope, have more excitement to come.
“Rodeo riders are the last of the true chivalrous groups of people. It’s a place where the competition is really pure.“
Scott Glenn
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Kerrobert Composite School was proud to have members from the Kerrobert Legion join them last week. Mr. Lyle Busch, Kerrobert Legion Branch President, and Mr. Stan Pitura, Legion Zone 2 Deputy Commander, were in attendance to present certificates to the students whose poems, posters and essays advanced and won at either the Zone or District levels. The winners were: Alice - 3rd place in Junior Poster - Black and white category at the zone level; Cheyanne - 1st place in the Junior essay category at the Zone level ; Myah - 1st place in the Junior poem category at the zone level and 3rd place in the Junior poem category at the District level; Thu - 1st place in the Junior poster - Black and white category at the zone level. Congratulations to you all!
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Local trick riders are a fan favourite at Kindersley Indoor Rodeo
BY JOAN JANZEN
A favourite attraction at the Kindersley Indoor Rodeo involves a mom and her two young daughters. Trick riders Shelby Simpson, along with her eightyear-old daughter Paisley and six-year-old daughter Hadley, never fail to add the ‘wow factor’ during their three performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Shelby, her husband, and five children, ranging in age from 11 to 4, reside on a grain farm near Plenty, Sask. Although the mother of five is also employed outside the home, she still manages to make time to train her daughters in the art of trick riding. Shelby started her own trick riding training when she was 16 with an instructor from Pincher Creek. She also attended clinics conducted by an instructor from the States.
“We do a lot of riding to get ourselves and the horses in shape,” she explained, stressing the importance of learning how to ride well. “We’re riding horses every day and have a saddle on a barrel downstairs they practice on.” As for trick riding, they begin practicing once or twice a week beginning in the spring.
As an instructor and mother, Shelby starts the girls off very slowly, being very conscious of safety at all times. Although the girls received their own saddles at the age of six years, their mom said she finds it hard to give them more freedom. Because she’s also on a horse during their performances, she’s very aware of the fact she can’t be on the ground with them if something were to happen.
A well-trained horse is a vital component of trick riding. Both horse and rider begin practicing tricks while standing still, then progress to walking in a pen before increasing speed by trotting and loping. The horses also learn where to start and where to end so riders can completely trust their horse.
“I’m very confident in my horse,” Shelby said and
isn’t sure what she would do once she needed to retire her trick-riding companion.
“This year, we’ll do four rodeos. We don’t do a whole lot; we try to do other events as well to help the girls learn how to ride,” she said, noting the girls do some barrel racing and gymkhana. While some trick riders perform every weekend, Shelby chooses to do only a few performances each year. Packing up five kids, horses, and everything needed can be exhausting, so the family chooses to perform at rodeos that
Good Luck to all of the Rodeo Competitors this weekend in Kindersley!
aren’t too far away.
“We don’t travel more than three or four hours. I really like Kindersley Rodeo because it’s close. We don’t have to pack up, and the kids go to school on Thursday and Friday,” she said. Her girls were also excited to see their photo displayed on the Kindersley rodeo’s promotional poster.
“The girls love having everyone in their class come to the rodeo. They love knowing that people they know come to watch them,” Shelby said.
Not only do the girls love having their friends and family come to watch them, but their many fans are equally excited about watching their trick-riding performances.
We’re all looking forward to more great performances. Thanks, girls, for sharing your talent with us.
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Volunteers put heart and soul into the rodeo
BY JOAN JANZEN
Volunteers who love rodeo are instrumental in making Kindersley’s Rodeo happen each year. Karen Klein is a long-time volunteer and member of the rodeo committee who received recognition at last year’s rodeo for her years of dedicated service and commitment.
“I was shocked when I got the award,” she said. “I did not expect it, had no idea it was coming, and was very honoured, humbled and grateful.”
Her love of rodeo began as a youngster. “I’m from a little town where there was lots of ranching and rodeos. Lots of my family were farmers and ranchers,” she explained.
More than thirty years ago, she asked Richard Jones how she could help out, and she’s been a dedicated volunteer ever since. “It’s something I enjoy very much!” Karen said. “There are eight active committee members, and we have lots of volunteers who step up before and after the rodeo.”
When asked what tasks committee members perform, she promptly responded, “Anything that’s needed.” The committee starts planning in January and keeps at it until after the rodeo is over. “Putting in the dirt, making sure it’s level and safe for the workers and contestants is a huge job,” Karen said. “While the dirt was delivered, she was kept busy picking rocks and grabbing lunch for everyone. It’s a testament to the volunteers’ dedication and hard work.”
Prior to the actual event, committee members find themselves doing everything from delivering posters to securing sponsors. “It becomes a full-time job once
you get closer to the event,” she added. The volunteers ensure everyone has everything they need, including feed for the animals. “When the rodeo begins, it’s from 8:00 in the morning until 11:30 at night,” she said. “There’s phone calls and meetings in-between, during and after. And hopefully, you have the opportunity to have a nice cold beer.”
Karen knows firsthand how vital volunteers are. “No events would happen without them,” she admitted. All the committee members and the extras who join in are proud to put the rodeo on.”
Even though it’s a lot of work, they all enjoy doing it and appreciate all the support they get from sponsors and fans who come out to the event. “We appreciate it all,” she said. “Our sponsors and fans are not just supporters, they are integral to the success of the rodeo. And the fans appreciate all their hard work and dedication.”
Karen Klein (2nd from left) receives her special volunteer award at the 2023 Kindersley Indoor Rodeo.
PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
“It
seems a fine line
between being a matador and being a rodeo clown“
Jase Robertson
RODEO NEWS FACTS
1The Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA) was founded in 1963, and as it was stated in its first newsletter, strives to “make a winner out of every cowboy.
2
Back in 1963, the CCA started out with 60 members, and sanctioned 15 rodeos its first season.
3The very first rodeo approval went to the Sandhill Roping Club in Lancer, Saskatchewan. Things were a little different back then. There was a $5.00 entry fee, rodeo entries were taken the night before the performance, and the total purse winnings were $200.00.
4Year after year the Canadian Cowboys Association grew, with rodeos springing up throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and one U.S. state. It wasn’t until 2005, when the Canadian Cowboys Association expanded into Ontario with an exciting new tour of rodeos, that it became the largest geographical rodeo Association in Canada.
LET THE BUCKING BEGIN!
5Today, the Canadian Cowboys Association has grown to be the largest semi-pro rodeo association in Canada. Sanctioning over 60 rodeos with memberships rising to over 900, the CCA now runs its rodeos throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba.
6Annually, the CCA sanctions more rodeos than any other association, pro or semi-pro.
7It is estimated that just the sport of rodeo, in Canada alone, is attended by more than 1.3 million people nationwide, with the CCA recording over 250,000 attendees at both their sanctioned rodeos throughout the rodeo season, and at the CCA Finals Rodeo in October.
8One goal of the CCA is to promote the sport of rodeo to new members, the public and the sports media.
9The Canadian Cowboys Association has been a major stepping stone for the careers of many professional Canadian Finals Rodeo and National Finals Rodeo Champions.
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The CCA wants to continue to offer the next generation of rodeo competitors a place to compete, to prepare them for their move to the professional arena.
11The Canadian Cowboys Association office is located in Regina, Saskatchewan. It employs a number of people to administer the Association’s business, and run its central entry system. which looks after the entries for all CCA sanctioned rodeos.
12The Board of Directors consists of competing members, judges, stock contractors, and committee personnel, giving them all a vested interest in the long-term direction of the Association.
13This year, check out the CCA Rodeo schedule. You are almost guaranteed that at some point this summer you will be in the vicinity to take part in some of the best family entertainment you will find. Check the schedule on our website or in our monthly newspaper, Rodeo News.
14The word “rodeo” is loosely derived from the Spanish word for “round-up,” or literally, rodear, “to surround.”
15
The English word “rodeo” was first used around 1834 to refer to a cattle round-up.
16Rodeo events are based on the real-life skills of working vaqueros and cowboys, first in Spain and Mexico, and later in the United States, Canada and Australia.
17The first recorded rodeo was held in Arizona in 1864 and women joined the rodeo circuit in the 1890s.
18Buffalo Bill (William F. Cody) created the first major U.S. rodeo and Wild West Show in 1882, in North Platte, Nebraska.
19Before WWI, competitors couldn’t earn a living on rodeo winnings alone, so many were also Wild West show performers or performed entertainment acts at rodeos. Vaudeville hosted many of these acts during the rodeo offseason.
20Cowboy competitions weren’t exclusively called rodeos until the 1920s, with professional cowboys officially adopting the term in 1945. Until then, competitions were commonly referred to as frontier days, stampedes and cowboy contests.
21In calf roping, the rope in the ropers mouth is called the ‘Pigg’in string’.
22The official state sport of both Texas and Wyoming is… Yep, you guessed it, Rodeo!
23Bodacious is still known in the world of rodeo as the “rankest bull of all time”; he was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1999. an 1,800-pound cross-breed Charbray
24Bill Pickett is credited with introducing the ‘bulldogging’ rodeo event that is now called Steer Wrestling.
25When Roy Rogers was appearing at the 1956 show at the Sam Houston Coliseum in downtown Houston, he wanted to visit the livestock exhibits but was afraid he’d be mobbed by fans. To ensure
a peaceful visit, he put on a fireman’s uniform, glasses and a fake mustache.
26Before the 1930s, rodeos were independent and organizers chose events from almost 100 different possibilities.
27Before the 1940s, the most popular competitions included trick riding and fancy roping. Also in demand were gymnastic feats performed on horseback at high speed, and Roman standing races where riders stood upon a pair of horses, one foot on each horse.
28In 1940, Gene Autry became so popular as a rodeo singer that even today rodeo producers attract crowds with country singers headlining at rodeos.
29The oldest horse on record is “Old Billy,” an English barge horse. He was 62 years old when he died, living from 1760 to 1822.
30Horses have 19 different facial expressions.
31Today’s Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeos must include calf roping, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and steer wrestling. Optional events are steer roping and team roping.
32The harder the bull bucks, the higher the cowboys score, with 100 being the highest. In 1991, Wade Leslie scored the only 100-point bull ride in the history of rodeo. The fastest spinning bull that was responsible – Wolfman Skoal, Growney Brothers Rodeo C.
33Modern bucking broncos are not wild horses but are bred for use in rodeos. A proven bucking bronco may cost between $8,000 and $10,000.
34Rodeo is the official state sport of Wyoming and Texas & Alberta has introduced legislation to make the same claim! YaHoo!
35At the end of 19th century, the term cowgirl appeared. But the historical role of a cowgirl only received less attention. But now the cowgirls start to gain the similar status of cowboys for they can do various ranch tasks. You can learn about their contribution by visiting National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
36For many colleges, particularly in the western United States, rodeo is an official team sport!
37 Ty Murray is the seven-time All-Round World Champion
The origin of the term “ten-gallon hat” is unknown. Some think it was an anglicization of the Spanish word “galón”. A galón was the braided hatband Mexican vaqueros (cowboys) often wore on their hats. A ten-galón sombrero might have been a hat tall enough that it could hold ten hatbands.
Antique seeding demo will have lots of horsepower!
BY JOAN JANZEN
The Kindersley Threshing Club, powered by a dozen dedicated volunteers, is gearing up for its annual seeding demonstration on May 30th. It’s their hard work that makes this event possible.
Duffy Ham, Gord Caswell, Glen Watrous, Larry Benjamin, and Lionel Storey will bring the horsepower, meaning they will be bringing their horses. Some of the horses will pull equipment, while others will pull wagons and give rides to kids.
And yes, they’re excited to welcome a hundred and forty Grade 3 students from schools in the area. They’ll have a blast with wagon rides and delicious burgers, courtesy of Pattison’s Ag. FCC, Simplot, and Crop Insurance will also be lending a hand.
The bleachers will be set up for those who want to come and watch the men work. Four horses will be pulling the 1914 seed drill, as well as a couple of horses will be on the diamond harrows and grain wagon. There will also be a 1926 International hauling grain and a 1960 tractor in the field.
The crew prepares for the big day for about three days. They need to prepare equipment and pick rocks in the field. After all the preparations are done, they hope the rain will hold off for a few days so the antique equipment and the horsepower can head out into the field.
Welcome to contestants and spectators to KINDERSLEY’S
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1991 marked the first of 31 Kindersley rodeos
BY JOAN JANZEN
The first Kindersley Rodeo in ten years was an outdoor event held on May 31 and June 1, 1991. An article in the June 5th edition of The Clarion stated the standing-room crowd on June 1 was eating dirt during the final rodeo performance. All the activity from the weekend stirred up the dusty ground, and a brisk wind on the final night gave everyone a face full of dirt.
Alongside the rodeo, the community came together for a day-long Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Livestock Progress Show at the livestock yards, drawing a crowd of over a thousand. The Kindersley Old-Time Fiddlers, a local favourite, provided lively entertainment at the beer gardens throughout the weekend. The community spirit was further evident as over 600 people turned up for the dance on Saturday evening. In total, more than 2000 spectators enjoyed the two days of rodeo activities, a testament to the strong community support for the event.
The June 5, 1991 article noted some of the thrilling action spilled over into the crowd since it was hosted in a temporary rodeo arena built from livestock holding pens, which were only about five feet high. The excitement began Friday afternoon when a bull jumped the fence, kept going between the near-empty viewing stands, cleared a snow fence, and ran away from the grounds through an empty field. But that wasn’t the end of the unplanned excitement.
On Saturday evening, a rodeo bronc threw its rider and cleared the end fence, knocking a spectator to the ground. Thankfully, the bronc was returned to the arena, and the spectator was uninjured.
Among the competitors who represented the local area with pride were Trent Kraft from Hoosier, Bob Jensen from Leader, and Les Miller from Major. Gayle Koch, a local favorite, sold the most tickets and was crowned Rodeo Queen, a well-deserved recognition for her efforts. She was also awarded an impressive array of prizes, generously supplied by local merchants, further highlighting the strong community support for the event.
This was just one of the wild rides spectators witnessed at the Kindersley Rodeo on May 31 and June 1, 1991. It was the first rodeo Kindersley had hosted in ten years and was held outdoors. PHOTO (CLARION JUNE 5, 1991)
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Saddle up for the Canadian Cowboys Association 2024 Season of Rodeo!
The Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA) is celebrating its 61st rodeo season on display from April to October 2024. This exciting sport is featured in numerous communities across Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, and British Columbia. Deeply embedded in rich history and western traditions, rodeo highlights the exceptional skills of cowboys and cowgirls from Canada, Western states, New Zealand, Australia, and Mexico.
Whether you're a fan of bull or bronc riding, team roping, or barrel racing, these events are perfect for family entertainment. Make sure to visit the Canadian Cowboys Association website at www. canadiancowboys.ca for all results and standings, as well as a schedule of community rodeos— there's likely one happening near you. Here are locations and dates of upcoming rodeos:
KINDERSLEY, SK: May 30 – June 1
KISPIOX, BC:
June 1 - 2
UNITY, SK: June 1 – 2
LANCER, SK: June 8 – 9
COUTTS, AB:
June 14 – 16
PILOT BUTTE, SK:
June 14 - 16
PRINCE GEORGE, BC:
June 15 - 16
RADVILLE, SK:
June 15 – 16
MANKOTA, SK: June 22 - 23
SWIFT CURRENT, SK:
June 27 - 29
ARROWWOOD, AB:
June 28 - 30
Save the Date: The Canadian Cowboys Association Finals Rodeo is set for the Access Communications Arena in North Battleford, SK, from October 24-27, 2024.
The 2024 Canadian Cowboys Association invites everyone to a family-friendly championship event featuring the season's top cowboys and cowgirls. The Finals rodeo includes four rodeo performances, showcasing eight major events: Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, and Bull Riding. There will also be Novice Bareback, Novice Saddle Bronc, Novice Bull Riding, Junior Steer Riding, and Junior Girls Barrel Racing. Championship awards will be presented to the outstanding winners of each event, along with awards that celebrate our Rodeo Season. Recognition is extended to exceptional seasonal rodeo committees, members, livestock, and Horses of the Year, along with Gold Card Members and others.
The Canadian Cowboys Association acknowledges and honors the dedication and effort
of our sponsors and volunteers. All are vital to our success and are greatly valued. We welcome sponsors to join us as we offer communities and businesses the chance to participate in the exhilarating sport of rodeo. Contact our office and we will share in a variety of partnership opportunities. Want to know more? Ride on over to the Canadian Cowboys Association website
www.canadiancowboys.ca .
Thursday, May 30th 11 AM - 4 PM
The Bunge-Viterra merger may not be the golden grain deal for farmers
IAN BOXALL APAS President
In a recent op-ed, Gregory Heckman, CEO of Bunge, defended the proposed merger between Bunge and Viterra, arguing that the combination would mean investment and growth for Canadian agriculture, particularly in Saskatchewan. While the optimism from a corporate standpoint is expected, given that they are working to maximize profitability for shareholders, there are many reasons to consider why this merger might not be in the best interest of farmers.
First, the promise of a “commitment to Canadian workers” and the guarantee against the closure of existing facilities do not directly address the central concern of farmers—market concentration and competitive pricing for their products. A fundamental aspect of a healthy commodity market is the ability of producers to get a fair price for their crops. The fear is that a super-sized entity will curb market competitiveness, leaving farmers with fewer options and lower prices.
While Mr. Heckman says G3 and Viterra will remain competitors post-merger, this suggestion underestimates the power dynamics in the ag industry. When two behemoths merge, the resulting entity naturally holds sway over the market and can influence pricing and terms. Just because they are competitors in name does not ensure a level playing field. The Canadian Competition Bureau also thinks G3 and the new entity will have an incentive to reduce competition.
The dismissal of the University of Saskatchewan report based on “assumptions and incomplete data” also demands scrutiny. Economic modeling frequently requires assumptions. This, however, does not invalidate such studies. Rather, it prompts a deeper dive into potential market impacts. And as a multi-billion dollar company, Bunge should have the ability to replicate the study, draw its own conclusions, and add to this important debate.
Indeed, Mr. Heckman’s remarks appear to corroborate the hypotheses presented in the University of Saskatchewan’s report. He indicates that there will be no operational changes post-merger, implying that the pursuit of operational cost efficiencies is not on the
Kindersley
agenda for the newly formed entity. This assertion strengthens the perception that higher profits are expected via increased margins, to the detriment of farmers.
Moreover, Mr. Heckman’s argument suggests historical GDP growth in Saskatchewan is linked to previous mergers in the grain handling sector. Yet correlation does not imply causation. Rather, the increases in GDP and agricultural receipts are likely the result of other factors, such as commodity prices and technological advancements. Interestingly, Mr. Heckman does not mention the declines in agriculture’s GDP in subsequent years following those mergers.
Mr. Heckman also neglects to address the concerns raised over canola crushing and grain export capacity control. The merger could conceivably place over 40 per cent of Vancouver’s export capacity and a significant portion of canola crushing capacity within the purview of one firm. This is an overpowering share that could negatively affect farmers’ income, estimated by the U of S researchers at a loss of almost $800 million annually. It’s also important to note that Bunge still has not committed publicly to build the Regina crushing facility previously announced by Viterra.
Lastly, increased corporate consolidation often proves to be good for shareholders at the expense of the customers they serve. Farmers and Canadians only need to look at other industries like phone companies, banks, airlines, railways, and grocery stores to feel the effects of reduced competition. In agriculture, should supply chain disruptions occur, a singular, larger entity could prioritize its own interests, leaving producers with less recourse. Bunge’s promised resilience to such disruptions needs a more detailed explanation and assessment backed by evidence.
To conclude, the potential for decreased competition, coupled with market dynamics that typically favour larger entities, could stack the deck against the very people responsible for the grains making their way to our tables. It is imperative that we scrutinize beyond the surface of corporate promises to ensure that this deal, should it go forward, includes safeguards for the interests and livelihoods of Canadian farmers.
RCMP sends reminder for golf cart drivers
With golf season upon us, the Kindersley RCMP has received some complaints and enquiries about golf carts being on the roadways. If your municipality chooses to adopt a bylaw for golf carts, the bylaw must be approved by SGI and meet their conditions which includes:
• Golf cart drivers must hold at least a valid Class 7 licence.
• Owners must carry a minimum of $200,000 in liability insurance.
• The vehicles must be driven in daylight hours.
• Golf carts must display a slow-moving vehicle sign.
• Golf carts cannot operate on any road with a speed limit over 50 km/h.
• Golf carts must be equipped as defined in The Registration Exemption and Reciprocity Regulations (at least three wheels, weight limit of 590 kilograms, not counting riders and clubs).
• Golf carts must not be operated on any provincial highway other than to cross one.
Municipalities must include in their bylaw that they will monitor and inform SGI of any collisions that occur. This is not just a legal requirement but also a crucial step in maintaining the safety of our community. If there were any injuries or fatalities, it is especially important to report them promptly to ensure appropriate action can be taken.
Kindersley RCMP would also like to advise the community that as they are now fully staffed at the Kindersley Detachment front counter, we are here to support you. Criminal record checks can be done any day of the week, providing you with the convenience and peace of mind you deserve.
Between May 6th and May 19th, Kindersley RCMP responded to a further 88 calls for service. These calls included but were not limited to, two vehicles failing to remain at the scene of an accident, two disobeying a court order complaints assaults, and nine suspicious person/vehicle complaints.
Ian Boxall
Screen Arts showcases 91 year old actor
91-year-old Michael Caine and his 87-yearold co-star were the lead actors in the film showcased by Kindersley Screen Arts on Saturday, May 25.
BY JOAN JANZEN
Kindersley Screen Arts presented The Great Escaper, a film inspired by a true story, at Sunset Theatre on Saturday afternoon, May 25. The talent of lead actor, 91-year-old Michael Caine and his co-star 87-year-old Glenda Jackson was showcased. Much like fine wine, their acting skills appeared to have improved with age. After appearing in more than a hundred films, Caine credited the film as his last performance. Less than a month after the film’s screening, Jackson died
after a brief illness, ending her lengthy acting career, and 23 years of political life.
Both actors did an amazing job of portraying WWII veteran Royal Navy officer Bernie Jordan and Irene, his wife of 60 years. As the story unravels, it depicts the veteran’s memories of WWII and the unfolding of a life-long love story. Although the film touches the hearts of its audience, the personal account of Bernie and Irene Jordan is equally captivating.
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In 2014 The Guardian told the story behind the Great Escaper. That same year Bernie Jordan stepped out of his Sussex seniors’ residence, as was his regular custom. He would often spend the day visiting the local pub or shops, however on this occasion he didn’t tell his wife where he was going. When he didn’t return that evening, the care workers reported his absence to the local police.
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Where had Bernie gone? He had headed to the 70th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings in France, taking his medals along with him. The police search was called off after a fellow veteran notified the senior’s residence of Bernie’s whereabouts and safe arrival. At that time, the media grabbed hold of the story and ran with it.
Upon arriving home after his 48-hour adventure, the publicity he received far exceeded the fan fare which greeted him upon his return from the battles of WWII. “I had a good time. I enjoyed every minute of it,” he told reporters. “I’m pleased I did it. I’d do it again tomorrow.”
Just a few days after his return, Bernie celebrated his 90th birthday and received 2500 birthday cards from around the world. In January of the following year (2015) Bernie passed away and just eight days later his wife of 60 years also passed away.
Both Irene, and Glenda Jackson who portrayed her in the film, passed away within days after the story unfolded. June 15th, 2024 marks the oneyear anniversary of Jackson’s death. And as the theatre showed the film at the end of May, the 80th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings in France is just around the corner - on June 6th, 2024.
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In the Estate of Lorie Colesnik , late of Kindersley, in the Province of Saskatchewan, Deceased.
ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 22nd day of June, 2024.
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The Town of Eston is proud to announce the hiring of Pool Manager - Emma Morrice and Assistant Manager Cadence Hallborg for the Summer of 2024. Emma & Cadence will lead a team of 18 lifeguards at the Eston Lions & Brummund & Associates Swimming Pool this Summer. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an NLS training course the first 2 weekends in June which will allow us to have 9 Sr Lifeguards in town this year!
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You’ll never know what treasures you’ll find at a garage sale! The Eatonia Chamber of Commerce presented its 28th Annual Community Wide Garage Sale this past Saturday. If this was your first year attending, alongside the many garage sales happening around the community, there were chances to play garage sale bingo, and enjoy the local food around town, including homemade cookies and lemonade from this young vendor!
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BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
Southeast College, in collaboration with PTRC Sustainable Energy, announced the launch of a pioneering educational initiative. An Introduction to Carbon Capture and Storage is an 8-hour workshop, delivered over two mornings on June 10-11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The workshop is designed to equip learners with the knowledge to navigate the rapidly evolving field of carbon capture and storage (CCS).
The course curriculum has been developed by experts from PTRC Sustainable Energy. PTRC has been heavily involved in the research and study of carbon capture, utilization and storage since the advent of the Weyburn-Midale projects, and including the Boundary Dam Unit 3 CCS project. It literally wrote the book on geologic storage of carbon dioxide. The organization has also been responsible for the Aquistore project, which takes carbon dioxide from Boundary Dam Unit 3 and injects it into a deep saline aquifer. Recent moves by the United States Environmental Protection Agency seek to enforce widespread adoption of these techniques and technologies wholesale across that nation’s power generation industry.
For more than two decades now, scientists, politicians and corporate leaders from around the world have come to Estevan, Weyburn and Regina to learn about CCS from the PTRC. And this course is an opportunity for more local people to do the same.
An Introduction to Carbon Capture and Storage workshop features instruction from PTRC present-
ers: Dr. Marziyeh Kamali, Norman Sacuta, and Brittney Musleh. The curriculum covers a range of topics including an overview of CO2 capture technologies, CO2 storage site screening, reservoir modeling, and lessons learned from the Aquistore injection well.
The course costs $299 per student. The course outline includes:
• Global Status of CCS
• Overview on CO2 Capture Technologies
• CO2 Storage Site Screening and Reservoir Modelling
• Aquistore Injection Well Lesson learned
• A Virtual Aquistore Site Tour
• Risk Assessment
• CCS Communications and Stakeholder
• Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV)
• Aquistore Crosswell Seismic Survey-A Short Clip on the Real-Life Operation
• Q&A
This partnership between Southeast College and PTRC represents a step forward in emerging technology education and reflects both institutions’ commitment to fostering innovation and addressing critical energy transition technologies in the region.
For those interested in exploring the forefront of sustainable energy solutions and gaining insights from real-world projects, this workshop can enhance existing energy professionals and those looking for general interest education, according to the PTRC.
Further information about the course can be found on Southeast College’s official website at: https:// www.southeastcollege.org/courses/an-introduction-to-carbon-capture-and-storage/
PHOTO BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
Saskatchewan artist teaching Summer Art Workshop
This summer, “Turbo Tie Dye” is part of Red Deer Polytech’s Series Summer Arts Workshops happening July 22 to 26. It’s taught by Susan M. Clark, an artist based in Saskatoon and Eston, who works primarily with recycled textiles.
Participants are invited to bring a cotton t-shirt they would like to revitalize with colour. T-shirt tie dyeing is just a tiny portion of the course, but it’s included to offer participants a chance to learn something easy and fun for family reunions, parties and camps. The week will really focus on dyes for animal fibres such as silk and wool because of the brilliant, jewel-like colours and incredible stitch and tie patterns that can be achieved. Reuse and recycling are paramount, and some samples will be silk scraps and remnants, but everyone will take home at least one hand-hemmed silk scarf.
Over the years, Susan has taught Shibori Dye and Silk Painting workshops, and she decided to “rebrand” this course to encompass even more exploration into colour, pattern, dyes, and textile embellishment. Participants will have an opportunity to see Susan’s homemade fabric steamer, learn more about suppliers, and what techniques are currently trending.
Thirty-five years ago,
Susan first experienced the summer arts program at Red Deer College. She spent a week studying with Bill Morton, who worked about 14 years in a kimono dyeing studio in Kyoto, Japan. Susan enjoyed the program so much she returned to do the same course a few years later. It’s convenient to stay on campus in the residence townhouses, and the campus Farside Grill is open daily.
Susan ended up so interested in silk painting that her interests eventually took her to Japan. It is there that she met her husband who is from Eston.
Susan M. Clark’s artwork can be seen in a group show at the Eye Gallery, 1132 College Dr. in Saskatoon from June 1 to 29, and as part of “Interplay,” an exhibition at the Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, OH, from June 28 to Sept. 4.
Susan M. Clark is an artist based in Saskatoon and Eston. She will be teaching a Summer Art Workshop in Red Deer this summer.
Saskatchewan RCMP warn of text scam
Saskatchewan RCMP is aware of reports of text scams where individuals falsely identify themselves as the Saskatchewan Traffic Safety Bureau. The text message states that the person contacted has been captured speeding in a designated school zone. It says the person must click a link in order for them to avoid attending court.
The Saskatchewan RCMP reminds the public to be vigilant when receiving unsolicited text messages or phone calls. Saskatchewan RCMP does not send information about traffic-related tickets via text message. We encourage the public to take the following steps if they receive text messages from a scammer:
• Don’t text the scammer back.
• Block their phone number immediately.
• Don’t send them any money or gift cards.
• Keep records of the texts.
Report frauds to your local RCMP detachment by dialling 310-RCMP. You can also report scams to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ report-signalez-eng.htm.
Calling all youth!
The RCMP is recruiting for the 2024-25 National Youth Advisory Committee. National Youth Advisory Committee members
help the RCMP better understand, support and connect with youth by talking about the ways they want to be engaged. National Youth Advisory Committee members learn tools for community engagement, hear about volunteer opportunities, and talk with experts and RCMP members.
The National Youth Advisory Committee helps shape how the RCMP supports youth. It brings together youth from all over Canada to discuss important issues that they face in their respective communities. The National Youth Advisory Committee provides valuable input to RCMP policies, programs and strategies.
Each year, committee members share their thoughts on important and relevant topics such as:
• reconciliation
• bullying and cyberbullying
• online safety
• transportation safety and impaired driving
• cannabis and substance use
• mental health
• healthy relationships and sexual consent
• gender and sexual diversity
If you’re a youth between the ages of 13-21 and looking to make a positive difference in your community, apply today: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/ youth-safety/national-youth-advisory-committee
Stolen vehicle found on Sunday
is a business logo on the back window as well as a slip tank and a spare tire in the box. The vehicle had Saskatchewan licence plate 819
IEZ attached and has black rims. If anybody sees the missing vehicle, has information on these incidents or saw something suspicious in town during these times, they are asked to call the Kindersley RCMP at (306) 463-4642. Thank you for your assistance. If you have information related to this advisory please call 310-RCMP for immediate response, or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
A boat was launched at the Beach in Kindersley last week, however, it was of the remotely-controlled variety.
PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Elmer Douglas Mutch
September 10, 1954 - April 13, 2024
Elmer was born in Biggar, Sask. to Walter and Olive Mutch. He was the sixth out of eight children. He passed away at his acreage near Rocky Mountain House, AB. He lived on the family farm just south of Snipe Lake. He took all his schooling in Eston. He also took a year of Bible school; that is where he met and married Janet Forberg. Together they had one son, Nathan, and a daughter Sarah. Elmer had many different jobs, but the one he
enjoyed the most was being a heavy duty mechanic and then driving the Cat on construction sites. When he could no longer work, he took up raising goats, which he really enjoyed.
Elmer was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Olive, and a brother-in-law, Don Jackson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his soul mate Colleen Piller; his children Sarah (Kyle) MacDonald, and Nathan (Dana); grandchildren: Zoe, Lux, Issac and Arwyn; two step children, four step grandchildren and his siblings, Linda (Owen), Jim (Florance), Cliff (Mary Del), Carol (Ian), Shirley (Al), Heather, Don (Jeanile). There will be a celebration of life at a later date.
Restoration project of Blumenfeld cemetery to begin soon
BY JOAN JANZEN
Blumenfeld Church is a beautiful heritage site located 15 km south of Prelate. Kendra Volk from Fox Valley gave an update on the preparations that are being made for the annual pilgrimage, which will be held Sunday afternoon, June 9th, as well as the ongoing restoration of the cemetery.
Each of the local parishes brings designated food for the fundraising meal. “This year, it is chilli and salads,” she explained. If weather permits, the events will be held outdoors under the shelter of tents. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs, umbrellas, and, of course, bug spray.
Two priests will be present for a time of reconciliation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Forty-five minutes later the ringing of the bell signals everyone to gather at the Prayer House beside the north entrance gate.
At 3:00 p.m., the rosary and procession begin, with children carrying baskets of flowers that they spread along the path from the prayer house to the cemetery.
“They continue walking to the back of the ‘outdoor church,’ spreading flowers in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary that is being carried. “We hope to make those memories last in their little minds,” Kendra said, referring to the children. The procession also involves Mass servers, a choir and banners. After the Mass has been celebrated, everyone joins together for a fundraiser supper.
Proceeds from the supper and any donations are going towards the cemetery’s restoration. “We asked Medicine Hat Monumental to come out and guide us as to what needs to be done on this ongoing project,” she said. Kendra said there is much to be done because of the sinking plots, gophers, headstones and grave covers.
While we have a dedicated volunteer committee, we always, always welcome more on the Board, or volunteers to help out in making our historical site the blessed place of our ancestors. Your contribution, no matter how small, is invaluable in our ongoing efforts to restore and preserve our heritage.
The pilgrimage is one of many opportunities to gather at the heritage site. From July until September 1st, Sunday afternoons, the pilgrimage grounds are open to visitors from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
For more information about the Blumenfeld pilgrimage, contact Little Flower Parish, Leader, SK, (306) 628-4366 or St. Mary Parish, Fox Valley, SK, (306) 666-2043.
PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
Thanks to Crystal Bosch for the photo from the 2023 Blumenfeld pilgrimage.
ALSASK SUNDAY, JUNE 8
• Lawnathon from 12 - 6 PM. We need your help at the CFS Alsask Radar tower! We have 7 Acres of grass to cut and yard care. Please message us or email info@civildefence. ca if you can help.
- Free Fun Learn Different Line Dances. Monday nights 7:008 PM at the Alsask Rec Centre. All welcome.
BROCK
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
• Community Wide Garage / Estate Sales & Bake Sale! Starting at 9 AM. Coffee, cinnamon buns, soup & sandwich lunch as well as bathrooms available at Vesper Club.
COLEVILLE
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
• Coleville Town Wide Garage Sales 10 AM - 2 PM. (Over 6 sales confirmed so far). Contact Joleen at 306-460-7023 if you would like to be added to the list.
DENZIL
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 22 & 23
• Denzil & District Rec Board presents “Denzil Community Days” Sports Grounds Gate & Booth open at 11 AM each day. Admission by donation. Bones Tournament (Saturday), Antique Tractor Pulls (Saturday & Sunday at noon), Kids Pedal Tractor Races, Kids Carnival & Bouncy Castles (Saturday), Parade at 11 AM on Sunday.
EATONIA
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
• Eatonia Oasis Living invites you to an Art Exhibit & Auction 6 PM to Midnight at the Eatonia Community Hall. Live Auction at 8 PM with Silent Auction to follow. All artists of any medium are invited to show their work. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards improving our outdoor space and to the Resident Activity Fund. Please contact Moorease Scott at 306-460-9088 for more information.
- Every Thursday from 11:30 AM -1:30 PM come to the Eatonia Library for puzzles, visiting and grab your books for the week!
- Check out our TOPS Chapter…it’s free to try! Every Wednesday. Weigh in: 5:45 PM. Meeting: 6 PM at the EOL Meeting Room. Contact Marie 306-2546 or Mila 306-480-2035.
FOX VALLEY
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 22 & 23
• Fox Valley’s 30th Annual Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament. Concession, Beer Gardens, Bingo at the Community Hall, Dance on Saturday night. Enter by phone/text: Charlotte Anton 306-662-8485.
HOOSIER
- Sunday Service Hoosier Community Church 10:30 am at the Community Hall. Contact Joel Hamm 306-460-7056 or Curtis Kornelson 306-460-7327.
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KERROBERT
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
• Kerrobert Seniors Centre Annual Town Wide Garage Sale. Free maps available at the Seniors Hall 9 AM. To register your property for free on the map, contact the Town Office 306-834-2361.
• BBQ 11 AM - 2 PM at the Seniors Hall 541 Atlantic Avenue
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 & 5
• Kerrobert & District Agricultural Society 78th Annual Show & Sale - 4-H Beef Projects at the Kerrobert Fairgrounds, AG Building. June 4th - starts at 1 PM. Judging Cards, Team Grooming. June 5th - starts at 9:30 AM. Heifers, Cow/Calf Pairs, Showmanship, Steers, Sale!
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
• Kerrobert & District Health Centre “Thank You Volunteers” Appreciation Breakfast. Come and go from 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Located in the Long Term Care Courtyard. Please come and join us for a come and go breakfast to thank all the volunteers and first responders in our community! Feel free to come say hi and grab breakfast before heading to work or school!
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 & SATURDAY, JUNE 8
• Prairieland Players presents “Short Order Series” written by Renee Calarco at the Prairieland Community Centre. THURSDAY, JUNE 13
• Kerrobert Composite School Awards Night (Academic and Athletic Award Presentations). 6:30 PM at KCS Gymnasium. Reception and Photo Opportunities to follow. Formal attire. Everyone welcome.
- Kerrobert Library Summer Reading Program runs July 1August 31. Return your reading logs back in by September 4 to be eligible to win a prize. Reading log forms are available at the Kerrobert Library.
KINDERSLEY
TUESDAY, MAY 28
• KCS Variety Night Talent Show 6:30 PM at KCS. Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Rappers, Actors, Comedians, Magicians, etc!
• Kindersley Stallions host the Oyen Eagles at Berard Field 7 PM.
• Kindersley Klippers host the Rosetown Eagles at Flanagan Field 7 PM.
• Kindersley Cubs travel to Eatonia to play the Wheat Kings 7 PM.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
• Kindersley Klippers vs Kindersley Raiders 7 PM.
THURSDAY, MAY 30
• Kindersley Threshing Club Annual Seeding Demonstration 11 AM - 4 PM west of the Museum. Food on site. Everyone welcome!
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 30, 31, JUNE 1
• 31st Annual Kindersley Indoor Rodeo at the West Central Events Centre. Performances Nightly at 7 PM. Slack Friday at 9 AM. Stock Contractor: Northcott Rodeo Co. Announcer: Doug Young. Clown: Tate Rhoads coming all the way from Billings, MT. Trick Riders: Shelby Simpson with daughters Paisley & Hadley. Beer Gardens Nightly brought
go to “work” for you.
to you by Kin Club Kindersley. NEW for Thursday & Friday Night - Wild Pony Races! Rodeo Dance on Saturday night featuring Longshot at the Co-op Arena. No minors allowed.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, JUNE 12 & 13
• Kindersley & District Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Trade Show & Exhibition at the Kindersley West Central Events Centre. Wednesday 1:00-9 PM. Thursday 11 AM - 7 PM. $2.00 entry fee.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
• Huge Garage Sale 9 AM - 2 PM St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (600 - 4th Avenue W.) Fundraiser for KAWS Animal Rescue. No prices. No haggling. Just make a donation. Drop off for donations 14 Overlord Crescent (leave beside garage).
JULY 19 & 20
• 8th Annual Dirt Drags and Tractor Pulls
- FREE! Drop-In Soccer (Ages 15-99) Westberry School Gym every Thursday at 8 PM; Elizabeth School Gym every Friday at 7 PM. All welcome. Contact Kevin for more info: 306-4304103 or email: kindersleysoccerboard@gmail.com
- Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 1:30 PM at 401 - 4th Ave West (New Life Church). Everyone welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-463-4514.
- Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.
- Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-463-4210.
- PickleBall every Sunday & Wednesday 7:00-9 PM at Elizabeth School $50 per season or $5 drop in. More info call 306-460-8356.
- Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet the second Tuesday of the month (September to May) at the Pensioners Hall (3rd Ave. E., Kindersley) at 7 PM. For more info contact Donna at 306463-4785.
LUSELAND Recurring events at The Luseland Pioneers Club: PUBLIC
- Every Monday 2:00-4 PM Coffee
- Last Monday of the month 2:00-4 PM Pie ’n Ice Cream MEMBERS
- Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon, Coffee, Pool, Cards, Visiting
- Tuesday 1:00-4 PM Cards
- Tuesday 7:00-10 PM Games
- Wednesday 1:00-4 PM Cards
- Thursday 1:00-4 PM Cards
- Third Friday of the month Birthday Lunch at noon.
MAJOR
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
• Community BBQ - Food. Music. Games. Drinks. 5 PM Supper. Contact Lynn Cairns if you would like to play slopitch 306-834-8605. Silver collection. Beach Volleyball.
