Luseland Rink Improvement Project receives donation
The Luseland Rink Improvement Project recently received a generous donation of $24,445.78. The proceeds from the 2024 canola crop located on the east side of the Town of Luseland were given by the Town of Luseland Subdivision Crop Fundraising Group.
Holman Farming Group took the lead on the subdivision crop fundraiser, which will greatly benefit the rink improvement project. The Town of Luseland donated land for community groups to use for fundraising. In the past, proceeds went to the swimming pool; this year, proceeds were designated for the Luseland Rink Improvement Project.
Many partners looked after the various components to make the project possible. Nutrien Luseland donated the fertilizer, Veikle Agro donated the canola seed, and FMC Katrina Martfeld (Aim) and Bayer (Pardner and Roundup) were additional partners.
Holman Farming Group seeded the canola crop and donated the burn of chemicals and agronomy services for the field. Profits from this venture will assist in the ongoing improvement projects at the rink, including foundation and structural repairs.
A big thank you to the Holman Farming Group and the project’s partners for a successful growing season and harvest of the first crop dedicated to the rink improvement project.
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Correne Dewald, Viterra Customer Account representative, and agronomist Bailey Tweddle from The Holman Farming Group presented a donation of $24,445.78 to the Luseland Rink Improvement Project. SUBMITTED
THE SMILEY LADIES COMMUNITY CLUB
would like to Thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous donations to our ANNUAL LADIES NITE OUT 2024!
Norwex - Joleen Pincemin • Sharon Houben • Co-op Pharmacy
Dean & Karen Jeffries • Studio 306 • TKC Trucking & Picker Service
Full Tilt Holdings • Pure Chem Services • Kelly & Char Jeffries
Humpty’s • Merle Norman • Mary Kay - Lorrene Johnson
CJW Trucking • Camerons Clothing Co. • Synergy Credit Union
Fifth Avenue - Sheila Laroque • Sim Con Oilfield • TD Bank
Sandi Lavoie • Branded Bees • Cab’s Water Access
Shmitty’s Schwabbin • Holland’s Hot Oiling
Kelly Insurance Brokers Ltd. • Longhorn Oil & Gas • Burt Farms
Tracey Johnny • Jennifer Chester • Belitski Contracting Ltd. Coliseum Mediterranean Grill, Tisdale’s Sales & Service
Jody’s Welding • LaBelle Boutique • Big Rack Vac • Dona Connor Kindersley Packers • Kindersley Chamber of Commerce
Andy Hubenig • Frqnces Swan • Sim Con Oilfield • Velma Whatley
Many, many thanks to all the businesses and individuals for the many prizes bestowed upon us. Your support means the world to us.
A big thank you to Frances McManus and her models for the wonderful display of fall clothing from LaBelle Boutique. THANK YOU to KELLY SKAPPAK for yet another delicious meal.
Also a very special thank you to all who attended Your support means the world to us!
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Klippers lend a helping hand
Kindersley FoodMesh received unexpected and welcome help last week when they picked up their grocery donation from Save on Foods. The organization posted the following comment online: “We scored and got help from the Kindersley Klippers today! Don’t think we’ve ever had our pick-up done so fast before.”
Local families and individuals can pick up free
griculture commercial use on the land and the
• Amendment to the Zoning District Map by adding Parcel A Plan 101843210 to the Zoning District Map and rezoning it from AR – Agricultural Resource District to C/I Commercial/ Industrial District.
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groceries three evenings a week at 800 12th Avenue East in Kindersley. Last month, FoodMesh distributed 10,208 pounds of food, including 1,310 pounds of baking, 1,425 pounds of meat, 2,717 pounds of produce, and 3,865 pounds of dairy. All of this food is distributed before its best-before date and helps so many people instead of going to a landfill.
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Milton No. 292 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 2017-08 known as the Zoning Bylaw.
Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Municipal Office, located at 20 1st Avenue North in the Village of Marengo, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaws are available at the Municipal Office.
INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
Council will hold a public hearing on November 25th, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. at the Marengo Municipal Office, 20 1st Avenue North in the Village of Marengo, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the Municipal Office before the hearing.
The intent of the proposed amendment is to accommodate a proposed agriculture commercial subdivision on the SW 1/4 Sec 13-29-27 W3 and to accurately reflect the use on the land and the appropriate zoning. The amendment is summarized below:
• Amendment to the Zoning District Map by adding Parcel A Plan 101843210 to the Zoning District Map and rezoning it from AR - Agricultural Resource District to C/I Commercial/ Industrial District.
AFFECTED LAND
Issued at the Village of Marengo this 1st day of November 2024.
The affected land is outlined in red on the Zoning District Map.
Lisa Ensor, Acting Administrator
PUBLIC INSPECTION
Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Municipal Office, located at 20 - 1st Avenue North in the Village of Marengo, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaws are available at the Municipal Office.
PUBLIC HEARING
Council will hold a public hearing on November 25th, 2024 at 8:00 AM at the Marengo Municipal Office, 20 - 1st Avenue North in the Village of Marengo, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the Municipal Office before the hearing.
Issued at the Village of Marengo this 1st day of November, 2024.
Lisa Ensor, Acting Administrator
for the past and present supporters of the Great Plains College Scholarship program as we celebrate National Philanthropy Day on November 15, 2024.
you for making a difference as donors, sponsors and volunteers.
• Great Plains College Staff, President & Board
• Kelly Insurance Brokers Ltd.
• Kindersley & District Co-op
• LUK Plumbing, Heating & Electric Ltd.
• RM of Antelope Park No. 322
• RM of Kindersley No. 290
• RM of Mariposa No. 350
• RM of Winslow No. 319
• Synergy Credit Union
• Town of Kindersley
• Village of Marengo
• West Central Economic Development Authority Endowment
Last week, the Klippers surprised FoodMesh volunteers by helping pick up a delivery at Save On Foods. PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY FOODMESH
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox campaign
Canada’s 2024 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway. Individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups are now packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, plus personal notes and photos, to be delivered to children in need around the world.
Operation Christmas Child is an annual initiative of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization that works in more than 100 countries. Last year, Canadians filled more than 425,000 shoeboxes with gifts that shared God’s love and hope with struggling children in West Africa, Central America, Ukraine and Philippines. In a world weighed down with inflation, political turmoil and the effects of war, children need joy more than ever.
Thanks to the items that Canadians lovingly put in their shoeboxes, and the $12-per-box they donate to cover shipping and other program costs, Samaritan’s Purse is able to deliver the boxes to children around the world living in the midst of poverty, disease, war, and natural disaster.
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and distributed more than 220 million shoebox gifts in more than 130 countries.
“Struggling children and families need hope,” said Kendra Shields, director of Operation Christmas Child. “This is the essence of Operation Christmas Child. Every shoebox gift is an opportunity for a child to learn that he or she matters to Canadians and, most importantly, matters to God. That’s why I want everyone to help as many children in need as possible by packing shoeboxes.”
National Shoebox Collection Week is Nov. 18-24: Each gift-filled shoebox packed, donated, and delivered to one of hundreds of drop-off locations throughout Canada by Nov. 18 will make a long journey into the arms of a child in need. Canadians can also pack boxes online at PackABox.ca.
New Life Community Church 401-4 Ave West, Kindersley November 18 - 24, 2024
Mon. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tue. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wed. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Thur. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fri. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sat. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sun. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Knowledge and Experience Kindersley can count on.
Kindersley is a great place to live!
Like every rural community, we have our share of challenges but overall life is pretty good here.
We have a wide array of retail and service businesses, a long list of new infrastructure and recreation facilities that are top notch … and, we have an energy that makes us the hub and envy of West Central Saskatchewan.
“As mayor, I will use my experience, knowledge and connections to promote our town and advocate for improved services and infrastructure investment from all levels of government and provide sound financial leadership that will continue to make Kindersley a great community to live, work and raise a family.”
On November 13, I hope you will consider supporting me.
Thank you, Ken Francis Mayoral Candidate for Kindersley
Commentary:
We will adapt and survive with or without Canada Post
Every week the team behind this paper works tirelessly to provide readers the latest about what’s going on in the community they call home. There are late nights and early mornings. There are hours and hours spent writing and rewriting. There are pages to layout and proofread. There are deadlines that need to be hit and then, like magic, words and pictures that once existed only in the journalist’s mind are transformed into something tangible – a printed newspaper, the weekly miracle.
Readers can be forgiven if they assume that once the paper has been sent to press, that the whole process starts over again. However, the greatest newspaper in the world isn’t much good if it doesn’t get into the hands of those who want to read it.
To solve this problem, many newspapers, including this one, use Canada Post. On the surface it seems like an ideal situation – the publisher gives the papers to the post office who then delivers them. Simple, right?
If only.
First of all, that level of service is expensive, with many publishers spending more on mailing their papers than they do in creating them. There are issues with papers not being delivered on time or even at all. Customer service can be poor and investigations into complaints often only consist of asking the postal worker if he or she did their job. Then there’s the fact that newspapers and Canada Post are fighting for the
same flyer customers, meaning that the crown corporation can decide on a whim that newspapers with flyers are now classed as junk mail.
With friends like that…
However, for all the headaches, delivering through Canada Post is often the only viable distribution option for local newspapers. Without that service, communities are much less informed than they should be. This is why both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers need to come to an agreement to avoid any prolonged shutdown.
If there is a lengthy strike or lockout, newspapers will find a way to do their civic duty. They’ll make greater use of their websites. They’ll drop more copies at stores, libraries and community centres. They’ll e-mail replica editions to subscribers and readers who request them. The news will get out. The ads will get out. Newspapers will not let their communities down.
However, both sides would be wise to remember that in an era of sharply declining mail volumes, local newspapers are often the largest and most reliable customer of the local post office. If that business was lost it would mean less revenue for Canada Post and fewer members for the union, which is something that neither side wants.
Whatever happens, newspaper will adapt and survive. Will Canada Post and CUPW?
CURLSASK announces rebrand of women’s provincial championship
CURLSASK is proud to announce the rebranding of our women’s provincial curling championship from the Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts to the Viterra Prairie Pinnacle. The name change reflects the significance of the championship in the lives of Saskatchewan curlers and celebrates their achievement in reaching the pinnacle of their careers.
CURLSASK worked closely with Viterra, the event’s main sponsor, to create both the name and the new logo for this event. Inspired by Saskatchewan’s provincial flower, the Prairie Lily, and the pride we feel for our athletes’ accomplishments, the rebranding represents both the spirit of the sport and the resilience of our community. The event’s logo captures the essence of the prairie spirit, depicting the shape of Saskatchewan with a curling rock traveling down the ice toward a Prairie Lily.
“We are excited to launch the Viterra Prairie Pinnacle, a name that truly represents the journey and dedication of our athletes,” said Steve Turner, Executive Director of CURLSASK. “For many curlers, this event
is the culmination of years of dedication, making it the pinnacle of their career, and we’re proud to honour them with a name that reflects both their achievements and our province’s heritage.”
“We’ re very proud of our longstanding partnership with CURLSASK, and its commitment to growing the sport of curling in our province for people of all ages,” said Kyle Jeworski, CEO of Viterra Canada. “Curling is a great way to cultivate valuable skills such as teamwork, confidence, and discipline, and the Prairie Pinnacle represents what can be achieved through setting goals and the spirit of competition. At Viterra, we’re looking forward to the tournament in January as a showcase for the best curling our province has to offer.”
The inaugural Viterra Prairie Pinnacle will take place on January 21-26, 2025, in Kindersley, welcoming top teams from across the province to compete for the prestigious title.
For more information about the Viterra Prairie Pinnacle, and to get tickets visit curlsask.ca.
OPINION:
Neighbours helping neighbours instead of waiting for government help
BY JOAN JANZEN
A fellow helped a neighbour by doing some work. Overcome with gratitude, his neighbour said, “I’m so grateful I could marry you!” Afterward he told a friend, “I can’t believe it. You do something nice for someone and they threaten to ruin your life in return.”
There have been thousands of neighbours helping one another during the weeks that have gone by since North Carolina was struck by a hurricane. Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization, was on hand to offer help. “These are my neighbours,” Franklin Graham from Samaritan’s Purse said. “Usually, we’re working in other communities, but this is special to us because this is our home.”
Franklin was speaking to Dr. Phil McGraw on an episode of Phil in the Blanks. Dr. Phil spent time immersed in what was going on in support of the people in North Carolina.
Dr. Phil made a few observations as he visited a number of areas hit by the hurricane. “I haven’t heard one word that sounded like someone viewed themselves as a victim. Every one of them talked about it in terms of this is a challenge we need to face. They weren’t angry; they weren’t saying ‘poor me,’” he said. “They were saying thank you for what you’ve brought. And what can we do to help distribute and help others?”
The other thing he noticed was, “Everywhere we’ve gone, the person who met us was the pastor.” A volunteer by the name of Mary helped explain the process.
“Today, 1200 people showed up at the church where we were deployed out of,” she said. “Samaritan’s Purse had no idea how many people would show up, but they were able to quickly put people in groups and send them to work. We don’t have time to wait for the government to get it together. We just go and do what we can do.”
There can be close to 4,000 volunteers serving each week. After receiving their work orders, they begin shovelling knee-high mud out of basements, placing tarps on roofs, cutting out drywall, removing insulation, putting gravel in driveways, fixing roads and bridges,
“If you’re waiting for the government to show up, you’ll be waiting for a little while,” Franklin said. “It was neighbour helping neighbour in the middle of the storm. Neighbours helping people out of flooded houses or rescuing someone’s child.” He described the people from that area as having a country attitude that appreciates government, but at the same time, they don’t wait on them to save lives. “This isn’t about politics; it’s about trying to save lives and helping others on the road to recovery.”
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and cutting down trees.
“These are the things we do to earn the privilege to share why we do what we do and that God loves them and they’re not forgotten,” a volunteer explained.
Franklin considered it a privilege to help communities that had become totally isolated. “We’re the first to arrive and give them water, generators, battery power, supplies and things like that,” he said. Their help enabled the people to see they weren’t forgotten.
Dr. Phil watched the process unfold. Only after all the giving, caring and listening did Franklin Graham’s son, Edward, ask if he could pray for people. “By then, they were so willing, the circle couldn’t get tight enough,” Dr. Phil said. “It was so uplifting. And I’ve watched this live out at stop after stop that we’ve made.”
“We want to help people,” Franklin said. “I feel like this is what God has called me to do, and I’ll do it to the best of my ability.” He’s also training the next generation to carry on, as his son and daughter are hard at work.
When Dr. Phil flew in with a plane loaded up with supplies, they were all wheeled into a huge store room, and dispersed into aisles much like a grocery store. Volunteers made packages, gathering up whatever families needed. Some of the supplies went into helicopters headed to regions that were heav-
ily hit by the storm. Meanwhile cars were lined up outside waiting for supplies.
“We have a lot of church members going out and talking to them, listening to their stories,” a volunteer said. “They’re telling us we’re giving them hope.”
Samaritan’s Purse connects with numerous other organizations in the recovery process. For example a business in Tennessee donated the use of Blackhawk helicopters, fuel, pilots and supplies at a value of over $300,000.00.
A fire and rescue volunteer said he cried more in two days than he had cried in fifteen years. “I realized God is in control,” he said. His team focuses on three phases. Phase one was search and recovery followed by the second phase of making sure home owners were safe. The third phase is sustainability over the months ahead.
Upon his arrival, Dr. Phil was quick to explain his reason for coming. “I’m not here to make a show,” he said. “I’m here to remind people what’s happening and to support this. Months down the road, people are still fighting this, but the media has moved on to the next headline and the next story.”
Franklin recalled that if there was a crisis 150 years ago, the church was always the first to respond. “Here in the mountains, you’ll see the church is
still the centre of these communities.” Neighbours like Samaritan’s Purse are often the first responders when disaster strikes.
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Pop89: Who wins?
BY MADONNA HAMEL
I tried not to watch the American election, but the great vortex of energy exerted by the entire world staring into the screen was too great a force to be resisted. Watching election results is like entering a bakery or a bar; how can you resist the allure of what’s on offer: instant mind-altering stimulation?
I was doing great all day – I took my walk, I worked on my novel, I read from another novel, far better than my own. I took pause to send a little prayer up to whatever God is looking out for America in this time of flux and chaos after a relentless election season summoning up equal parts terror and joy.
But by six o’clock, I knew the results would be coming in, and I clicked on my computer. Shortly thereafter, I started hunting my home for baked goods or beer. I needed a bag of cookies to knock me senseless. Or a 6-pack of IPA. But, the addict in me would not be fulfilled.
Instead, I watched America act out, in telescoped time, the all-too-familiar scenario that is an addict’s merry-go-round. It starts with denial – an inflated sense of confidence that your side will prevail. If your side does prevail, you become frenetic and even a bit hysterical that you are getting exactly what you wanted, deserved, and expected. If your side does not prevail, you still behave frantically and frenetically. How can this be? Why is this happening? Either way, by the end of the night, if you are American, you will remind yourself – whether you are Donald Trump or Jimmy Kimmel – that you remain a citizen of the “greatest nation in the world.” You will prevail.
You fancy yourself that “shining city on the hill” that Reagan spoke of and, before him, a Puritan preacher and, before him, that skinny Jewish rabbi –what was his name? Oh yeah – Jesus, who, in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:14, proclaimed, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” He was speaking to his apostles, reminding them to be good examples of brotherly love and to remember – everyone is watching, like when you are on a hill looking down on everyone.
It says something about your divided country that the best you can do is chastise each other’s false moves and bad behaviour by reminding your fellow Americans that “the world looks up to us!” like some older sibling reprimanded by mom for not being a good example to the little ones.
Beginning in the 1970s, Ronald Reagan repurposed that line from the Sermon on the Mount. He built a powerful articulation of American exceptionalism – the idea, as he explained, “that there was some divine plan that placed this great continent between two oceans to be sought out by those who were possessed of an abiding love of freedom and a special kind of courage.” Since then, American exceptionalism – as summarized by the phrase “city on a hill”– has become both a reason and excuse for American behaviours of all sorts.
But, there is nothing exceptional or original about
American exceptionalism; the “exceptional” British Empire took on the “burden” of civilizing the rest of the world. And before them, the “exceptional” Roman Empire justified every war of expansion it started and won by claiming the gods were on their side. Whether it’s God or the gods, it is darn near impossible to believe you have a right to call yourself #1 if you don’t truly believe you were chosen as an example to the rest of the world.
Watching the shock and dismay of saddened pundits after the election is as unnerving as watching the gloaters. Both sides seem to be out of touch with where, as a nation, they stand in the world. This does not surprise me as much as how they don’t seem to understand where they stand in their own country.
However, as I continued to watch responses over the next few days, I was impressed by some journalists who have finally caught on that Trump may have won due to truths such as: a) rural America does not feel seen or heard beyond hick and hayseed cultural stereotypes and b) America still has a problem with women running for the presidency – Trump wins when women are his opponent and c) when a population is willing to overlook moral and spiritual bankruptcy to save them from possible financial bankruptcy anybody who promises prosperity – whether he intends to deliver or not – will win.
Maybe, just maybe, my fellow journalists in America need to leave the safe enclaves of their neighbourhoods and get a peak at how the other nine-tenths live. One such writer who has been doing this all along is George Packer, who wrote an article for Atlantic magazine defining America as being actually four Americas: 1) Free America, as in free market America 2) Smart America, as in the meritocracy that became the aristocracy of ivy league academics who have a tight hold on the conversation and keep it in the family –believing that higher education is the noblest pursuit c) Real America – the rural folks we mentioned earlier, along with their working-class compatriots with whom they may actually have very little in common with except they are struggling to pay mortgages and d) Just America – activists reminding the nation they live in an “unjust” America.
Whatever America you are rooting for, it’s important to remember that what makes America great is what makes EVERY country great: a mix of people with aspects of character that both charm and infuriate. Situated as we are, we Canadians are forced to look down on America and wonder how they will fare over the next four years with the man they, as a collective, won the role of their leader, the face of “the greatest country in the world.”
Jets shock NHL with blazing start
BY BRUCE PENTON
The National Hockey League is one month into its 2024-25 season this week and a number of interesting story lines have bubbled to the surface. Time for some analysis:
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
— The juggernaut Winnipeg Jets? Really? The Jets under first-year coach Scott Arniel were the last team to lose in regulation, running off eight consecutive victories before being stopped at home 6-4 by the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Jets, who bounced back with wins in their next two games, are getting their usual spectacular goaltending from last year’s Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck, offence from the usual sources (Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, Nicolaj Ehlers and Josh Morrissey) but secondary scoring from less than expected players (Nino Niederreiter, Vladislav Namestnikov, Cole Perfetti). Arniel said he’s not happy with his team’s five-on-five scoring and that being too dependent on power play goals and tight penalty killing could be problematic down the road.
— A tale of two Alberta teams: Calgary Flames, from which little was expected, scooted off to a fast start while the Edmonton Oilers, lauded in many quarters as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, found themselves stumbling out of the gate. The Flames, losers of only four of their first 11, are getting solid goaltending from Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf while the Oilers were planning for surviving superstar Connor McDavid’s ankle injury, which was to keep him sidelined for up to three weeks.
— Reminder of Bobby Orr? Defenceman Cale Ma-
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kar of the Colorado Avalanche spent a good chunk of the first month in first place in the scoring race, leading some observers to reminisce about Bobby Orr winning the Art Ross trophy twice (1969-70; 1974-75). Makar figured in 50 per cent of Colorado’s first 38 goals through Halloween and with the likes of Nathan McKinnon and Mikko Rantanen spearheading a deadly power play, there’s no reason to think Makar’s point production will tail off significantly.
— Canadian goaltending woes: The Four Nations Cup will be staged in February and while Canada and the U.S. will be co-favourites over Sweden and Finland, the most frequent question about the Canadian team is ‘who plays goal?’ Recent NHL stats show the best Canadian netminder is Oilers’ backup Calvin Pickard, who is 11th. Jordan Binnington of St. Louis, Sam Montembeault of Montreal, Adin Hill of Vegas, Stu Skinner of Edmonton and Connor Ingram of Utah will be others considered. Oh, for the glory days of Carey Price, Roberto Luongo and Marc-Andre Fleury in their prime.
— Biggest disappointments? A tie between Nashville Predators and Boston Bruins. The Predators, who in the off-season acquired established snipers Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, proceeded to win only four of their first 11 games, averaging fewer than three goals a game. Marchessault had two goals in 11 games while Stamkos, a 556-goal man for his career, managed only two in the Preds’ first month. Boston, meanwhile, struggled to win only five games in 12 starts to open the season.
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Last season, the NY Giants played the Jets and managed just seven total yards passing in the game. My Grade 7 dance saw more progress made on passes.”
• Headline at fark.com: “Kyle McCord threw three touchdown passes to Pitt in the first half last night. Too bad he was playing for Syracuse.”
• Spotted on X (formerly Twitter): “It’s been announced that Yankee superstar Aaron Judge will be in Times Square this New Year’s Eve to help drop the ball.”
• RJ Currie again: “Many Canadians have been hit with paraskevidekatriaphobia: fear of Friday the 13th. A more common ailment in Canada is parkasevidekatriaphobia — fear of winter coats.”
• Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha: “I just had my first trick or treater. The kid was facing the wrong direction, seemed totally confused, his shirt was inside out, he’s shouting ‘I hate Nebraska!’ I said, ‘Who are you supposed to be?’ The kid goes, ‘A Big Ten football referee.’”
• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “Meanwhile, NY Yankees, especially in Game 5 of the World Series, bring to mind a very old joke. What do the NY Yankees and Michael Jackson have in common? They both wore gloves on one hand for no discernible reason.”
• Another one from Hough: “For baseball fans who don’t like the Yankees or the Dodgers, suppose there’s something to be said for a World Series that is ‘nasty, brutal and short.’”
• Jack Finarelli on his sportscurmudgeon.com site, after Colts QB Anthony Richardson went to the sideline for one play because he was ‘tired’: “Hell, the beer vendors walking up and down the stadium steps could cry ‘tired’ as easily as an NFL QB.”
• Headline at the onion.com, ridiculing a Fox Sports baseball announcer: “MLB Adds Clock To Speed Up Joe Davis’ Commentary”
• Headline at fark.com: “Got $2 million to burn? Why not blow it all on an ‘Owner’s Experience’ package for the Mike Tyson-Logan Paul fight? On second thought, setting $2 million on fire is probably a smarter choice.”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
Will the 4 Nations Cup have the same wow factor as the Canada Cup?
BY GREG BUCHANAN
Time is running short for bubble players who want to impress their countries’ management teams ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Just four weeks remain until rosters featuring 20 skaters and three goaltenders need to be finalized and submitted on Dec. 2, and just 100 until play begins.
The February tournament will be the first to bring together all of the top players from the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland since the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. That lengthy window has created a nearly blank slate, with only a few holdovers from hockey’s last best-on-best event.
With player evaluations still ongoing,
we’ve taken a crack at forecasting what each country’s roster could look like.
Canada is so deep at centre, it can contemplate shifting last season’s Hart Trophy winner to the wing. And if it’s not Nathan MacKinnon moving over, it’ll probably be 50-goal man Brayden Point. Given how little preparation time teams will get before the tournament, there’s comfort in familiarity for Canada with two defence pairings that have spent considerable time together in the NHL, plus the Zach Hyman-Connor McDavid duo from Edmonton and Brad Marchand–Sidney Crosby duo from the 2016 World Cup.
The goaltending is a major question mark for a country accustomed to lining up in front of surefire Hall of Famers at
best-on-best events. Jordan Binnington and Adin Hill have at least both played their share of pressure-packed games — each winning a Stanley Cup — and the competition for playing time between them should remain open right up until February. Basically, the hottest hand gets the job. I went with Cam Talbot at No. 3 based on his strong start to the season in Detroit.
The toughest call(s): When you’re picking a Team Canada, you’re always going to be leaving multiple top forwards off the roster. In this case, they include Alexis Lafrenière, Mark Scheifele, Connor Bedard, Steven Stamkos, John Tavares and Quinton Byfield. The defenseman I had the toughest time passing on was Noah Dobson, who gets beat
out by the experience of Josh Morrissey and the flexibility of MacKenzie Weegar. I opted for Weegar as the No. 7 because of his comfort playing either side of the ice. McDavid has come to having a NHL mentor like Crosby would be Duncan Keith. Keith was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks back in 2021, and the two-time Stanley Cup champion and Olympic Gold medalist did have a positive impact on McDavid, but with much respect to Keith, playing on the same ice surface and sharing a dressing room with Crosby could be transformative for the Oilers captain.
If you’re as old as me, you may remember the Canada Cup. I don’t know if the 4 Nations Cup will have the same wow factor, but it won’t be far off.
Fifty-one traffic related charges issued throughout the week
The Rosetown and Kyle RCMP reports indicate several incidents over the past week. Rosetown RCMP received a report of a break and enter at the Post Office in Kyle; however, there was insufficient evidence to proceed with an investigation. They also handled a complaint regarding uttering threats in Rosetown, but the complainant requested no further action. In response to a traffic complaint on Highway 7, members were unable to locate the vehicle involved. A report of a suspicious person in Rosetown prompted a patrol of the area, but nothing suspicious was found.
Kyle RCMP addressed a mischief complaint in Lucky Lake after speaking with the complainant, which required no further action. Meanwhile, Rosetown RCMP conducted a wellbeing check request in Rosetown and received an erratic driving complaint on Highway 7 but could not locate the vehicle. They also dealt with a harassing communications complaint, talking with the subject of the complaint. Another erratic driving complaint on Highway 7 revealed insufficient evidence for further action.
Kyle RCMP responded to a wellbeing check request in Rosetown and received an erratic driver report on Highway 7, successfully locating and speaking to the driver. Additionally, Rosetown RCMP reported a motor vehicle collision involving a deer on Highway 4, which resulted in no injuries and was logged for insurance purposes. They are currently investigating an assault complaint in Rosetown and have also noted another motor vehicle collision on Highway 4 that resulted in no injuries.
UNITY, WILKIE AND MACKLIN RCMP REPORT
The Rosetown RCMP responded to another erratic driver report on Highway 7, where they located the vehicle and issued a verbal warning. They are also investigating a break and enter at a residence in Rosetown, resulting in charges against a 36-year-old male for breaking and entering with intent, uttering threats, three counts of mischief, and failure to comply with an undertaking condition.
In Kyle, RCMP are investigating a traffic complaint, while Rosetown RCMP conducted another wellbeing check. Across both areas, there were a total of 51 traffic-related charges issued, along with two 911 mis-dial calls and four false alarm calls. The police encourage anyone with information regarding these or any other crimes to contact the Rosetown RCMP at 306-8825700, Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at www.saskcrimestoppers.com, or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Alternatively, tips can be submitted online through the Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers website.
Suspicious individual reported at Macklin School
UNITY RCMP
• RCMP received a report of disturbing the peace. Members spoke to the subjects of complaint and issued a verbal warning.
• Members received a complaint of theft but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
• Police received a complaint of an intoxicated individual in public. Members transported the subject of complaint to cells to remain until sober.
• RCMP received a complaint of an
individual not complying with a release order. This matter is still under investigation.
• Police received a report of a single vehicle collision. The vehicle driver sustained minor injuries. This matter is still under investigation.
• Members acted as mediators in a child custody dispute.
• RCMP received a complaint of an individual damaging residential property. This matter is still under investigation.
STREET POLE LIGHTS REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Together the Town of Kerrobert, Kerrobert Chamber of Commerce, and Communities in Bloom will be working to replace our old Christmas decorations. We are currently looking at 2 different lights to put up If you are interested in donating please stop by or call the Town Office!
• Police received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke to the subject of complaint who was transported by Emergency Medical Services to Unity Health Centre for assessment.
• Members are investigating a complaint of assault.
• RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter at a business in Denzil. This matter is still under investigation.
• Police received a complaint of an unwanted individual at a residence. Members attended but the subject of complaint was gone on arrival.
• There were also two traffic complaints and one false alarm.
WILKIE RCMP
• RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter at a residence. Insufficient evidence to proceed.
• Police received a complaint of theft but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
• Members issued a 72-hour roadside suspension during a traffic stop.
• RCMP received a complaint of theft but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
• A 34-year-old male with no fixed address was charged with two counts of Break and Enter with Intent, three counts of Fail to Comply with Undertaking Condition and Assault with a Weapon after Members re-
ceived complaints of a break and enter at a residence and assault.
• Police received a complaint of harassing communications. This matter is still under investigation.
• There was also one false alarm.
MACKLIN RCMP
• RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle parked at a business. Members patrolled but could not locate the vehicle.
• Members issued a 72-hour roadside suspension during a traffic stop.
• Police received a report of a suspicious individual at the school. This matter is still under investigation.
• There was also one traffic complaint.
Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity / Wilkie/ Macklin areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at (306)228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at (306) 843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at (306) 753-2171. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded. You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
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“Reflections in a Farmhouse Window: A Prairie Memoir”
By Marilyn Frey
Published by Marilyn Frey
REVIEW BY SHELLEY A. LEEDAHL
One of the many joys of reading memoir is learning you share certain places, people or experiences with an author. I didn’t anticipate crossovers between my life and Saskatchewan writer Marilyn Frey’s, but I discovered multiple intersections while reading her candid, thought-provoking and beautifully-written book, Reflections in a Farmhouse Window: A Prairie Memoir. Like Frey, I’ve also lived in Middle Lake, Meadow Lake and Saskatoon, but overlapping communities aside, I really connected emotionally to the sixty stories this talented writer shares about her rural upbringing, the joys and trials of family life, weathering major transitions, and knowing when it’s time to take a few moments for oneself.
After a long career in banking—from teller beginnings to becoming a District Manager who frequently travelled—Frey now has the time to turn her attention to her passion for writing, and I’m so glad she does. It’s rare to read a first-time, self-published writer’s book that sings the way this one does: it’s clear that Frey has put the time in re: learning the craft of writing. Her use of literary devices (like personification), the inclusion of unique details, and showing rather than telling are just a few of the qualities that elevate this work.
And there’s so much interesting material here. The book’s chronologically structured, beginning with Frey’s first memory (hot woodstove vs. toddler in a “cotton dress with puffy sleeves and a Peter Pan collar”), and one story rolls smoothly into the next. During her 1960s and ‘70s childhood, Frey and her sib-
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lings worked hard at farm chores and were “never short on ideas to keep [them]selves amused”. As a young wife, Frey and her husband lived four years in a poorly-heated mobile home with a “mouse invasion,” and when they moved to an acreage near Cudworth, they endured “ever-persistent snake issues”. They often witnessed their affable St. Bernard, Butch, “slurping up a snake as though eating spaghetti”. “Herculean” Butch also got stuck beneath the family’s Pinto (while chasing a cat), and “lift[ed] the car on two wheels as he tried to break free”.
Frey’s keen eye and ear also add to the impact of these sometimes edge-of-your-seat anecdotes. “The wind howled a devilish cry, and the willow trees reached their craggy arms to the sky,” she writes. A teacher’s “Nixon-like jowls shook when he moved his head and his thin lips seemed to be drawn in as if holding back something he wanted to say”.
The stories are often humorous (ie: getting shunted from a dance class) and always heartfelt, but Frey also portrays life realistically: a break-in, a rape, her daughter’s near-drowning and a suicide are among the serious disclosures.
The 272-page memoir concludes with a multi-generational family gathering, and a moving reconnection with Frey’s childhood home—where the book began. This reader experienced great satisfaction in the full-circle structure, and Frey’s graceful acceptance that the house—now with new owners and transplanted to Wakaw Lake—was “no longer [her] home”.
This is a mesmerizing and triumphant read.
This book is available at your local bookstore or from www.Skbooks.Com
partners with CARBONCO and Whitecap to develop low carbon-intensity fertilizer plant
Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership has formed strategic partnerships with CARBONCO Pte. Ltd. and Whitecap Resources Inc. to develop a low carbon-intensity fertilizer facility in Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan. CARBONCO will supply advanced carbon capture technology to capture up to 1 million metric tonnes of CO2 annually, while Whitecap will oversee the CO2 transportation and storage through its Belle Plaine Carbon Hub.
The facility will increase its production capacity from 700,000 to over 1,128,000 metric tonnes per annum of ammonia and nitrogen-based fertilizers. This expansion is aligned with the rising demand for low-carbon fertilizers in North America and aims to lower production costs and enhance efficiencies.
Jason Mann, CEO of Genesis Fertilizers, emphasized that these partnerships will help reduce emissions while ensuring a competitive supply of nitrogen
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fertilizer for farmers. The project is expected to create over 1,500 construction jobs and 180 permanent positions, injecting millions into the local economy.
The Front-End Engineering Design phase will commence soon, with operations set to begin by 2029. Updates on the project will be shared regularly. For more information, visit www.GenesisFertilizers.com.
Note : This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those anticipated. This is not a solicitation to invest in Genesis Fertilizers.
Saturday, November 23rd 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Luseland Homecoming Hall
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Westberry students and staff honour veterans
BY JOAN JANZEN
Westberry students, staff and visitors assembled on Monday morning, November 4th, for a Remembrance Day Ceremony. The Grade 3 students filed onto the stage, with several of them taking on the role of MC for the ceremony. Both students and staff wore their best attire for the occasion.
The Grade 3 students sang the National Anthem after the Marching of the Colours by members of the Legion and RCMP. Each of the Grade 3 classes recited a poem, and wreaths were laid on behalf of the school and the Legion before several Grade 4 students brought their handcrafted wreaths up to the stage.
The Grade 3 students sang “Peace like a River.” The “Last Post” was followed by two minutes of silence and the Rouse, a morning wake-up trumpet call.
Legion President Scott Holloway addressed the students, staff, and visitors, reminding the audience to honour those who protect us and stand in harm’s way. Many fought, died, and never came home. “We want to value their lives and honour their families,” he said.
The audience enjoyed a musical video presentation by various groups of six students, followed by students answering the question, “What does peace
Silver medals for Kindersley Pickleballers
mean to you?”
Once again, the Grade 3 students sang a song, “We Must Remember,” before singing “God Save the King” before marching out of the Colour Party.
Kindersley Pickleball was well represented at the Saskatoon Open tournament October 26th and 27th. 4 teams entered and all played very well, and everyone really enjoyed the tournament.
The four teams that entered were:
• Pieter Wessels and Willem Wessels
• Pieter Wessels and Teresa Knight
• Mylene Harlick and Teresa Knight
• Kalyn Edmunds and Jesse Graham
The teams of Kalyn Edmunds and Jesse Graham and Teresa Knight and Mylene Harlick came home with silver medals.
(Top Photo) Teresa Knight and Mylene Harlick. (Bottom Photo) Kalyn Edmunds and Jesse Graham.
Grade 4 students had handcrafted wreaths for Westberry’s Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 4th.
PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
Grade 3 students honoured veterans with poems, songs, the National Anthem, and God Save the King at Westberry Elementary School’s Remembrance Day Ceremony. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
David Sperling, RM of Oakdale KLD Board member presenting a cheque in the amount of $15000.00 to KLD board director Thomas Hryniuk. These funds will be used to purchase new hospital beds for to the Kerrobert and district integrated health care facility. SUBMITTED
Town of Kindersley announces upgrades to Bulk Water Fill Station
The Town of Kindersley is pleased to announce significant upgrades to the bulk water fill station located in the industrial area. These enhancements aim to improve safety and functionality year-round, with a particular focus on the winter months.
In an effort to minimize ice buildup and ensure proper drainage, the Town has implemented several key changes. These include landscaping improvements, the addition of concrete pads, and the strategic relocation of the water fill spigots to the front of the building. To further enhance safety, heat tape has also been installed on the drainage lines to prevent large pools of water from freezing and creating potential slip hazards.
As part of these upgrades, please note that hoses will no longer be provided at the bulk water fill station. This decision follows recurrent incidents of hoses being torn off, which have led to issues with piping and water flow, as well as concerns regarding hose contamination.
Effective immediately, all users are required to bring their own hoses that are compatible with the valve system (2” spigot). The Town of Kindersley thanks all users for their understanding and cooperation as we work to improve the safety and efficiency of our water fill station.
Town of Kindersley releases survey results
BY KATE WINQUIST
The Town of Kindersley is eager to unveil new projects and businesses aimed at meeting the needs of its residents. Recently, the Town conducted a series of surveys to gather community feedback. While these surveys are now closed, officials assure the community that more opportunities for input will be provided in the future.
Based on the feedback received, the Town is actively working to attract the following ideas to the community:
• A locally owned café/bakery
• An arcade/indoor playground/pool hall
• A truck stop
• Pop-up shops/farmers market
• A brewery It is important to note that while the Town does not provide funding for these developments, it plays a pivotal role in conducting research and collaborating with developers, stakeholders, and residents to ensure the viability and success of these potential projects.
The Town of Kindersley expresses gratitude to all those who took the time to complete the surveys. Collectively, the community can shape a prosperous future by focusing on economic stability, community growth, and sustainable development.
For further updates and information, residents are encouraged to stay engaged and participate in future feedback opportunities.
between Trump, the US House and Senate, Danielle Smith, Scott Moe and maybe Pierre Poilievre could make it
It was May 26, 2016, when I had the chance to ask Donald Trump if he would approve the Keystone XL pipeline.
On that day in Bismarck, North Dakota, he had just secured enough delegates to become the presumptive Republican candidate for president.
I asked if he would approve the Keystone XL. He said he would, but he wanted a piece.
It was the biggest moment in my journalism career. The saga of what happened since then is too long to recreate, other than it the only portions built were in Alberta, paid for by the Province of Alberta. This past year, after 18 years of heartbreak and misery, TC Energy announced it was dumping its experiment into oil pipelines like a despised soon-to-be-ex-wife.
TC Energy announced on July 27 it would spin off a new liquids pipelines company from its natural gas pipelines and power generation business. The new company, South Bow, took the 72 kilometre, 20 inch White Spruce Pipeline and 460 kilometre, 20 inch Grand Rapid Pipeline in northern Alberta. But those were chicken feed. The spin off was all about the half-continent spanning 30 and 36 inch Keystone System/Marketlink which runs 4,324 kilometres from Hardisty, Alberta, to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Well, TC Energy might be rethinking their spinoff now. Oops.
Just months after the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) going online, the Canadian oil industry is already looking for its next export pipeline.
At the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith brought up something remarkable – the idea of dusting off pipeline projects that were dead and buried. One project she mentioned was Keystone XL.
She said on Sept. 11, “I would also love to see a restart of some kind of project on Keystone XL. Maybe that route was not the right one. Maybe if they just twinned the existing route? Maybe that would have been the pathway to go, because we managed to get Line 3 and Trans Mountain done on the basis of using an existing right of way.”
It’s an intriguing idea, especially since nearly all of the Canadian pipe is in the ground. As mentioned above, Alberta paid for the construction of the line from Hardisty to close to the Saskatchewan border at Empress, Alberta. That was supposed to be the starting point for KXL to go straight southwest through Saskatchewan, Montana, South Dakota to Steele City,
Nebraska.
But it was also supposed to be the starting point for the doomed Energy East pipeline. That line was supposed to make use of an underused 42 inch line in the TransCanada mainline, converting it to natural gas, and extending it past Kingston, Ontario to Saint John, New Brunswick.
While I still think we should revive that project, if we can’t, then we should use that pipe to revive the Keystone idea.
Call it Keystone II. Or better yet, call it something totally different. Trump 1. I don’t care. Anything but Keystone. And he’d approve Trump 1 in a New York minute
So you start at Hardisty, go to Empress, use the existing 42 inch line through Saskatchewan via Moose Jaw, Regina and Moosomin to Brandon. There, the route takes a right turn, straight south to Steele City, paralleling the first Keystone Pipeline.
That’s roughly 1100 kilometres of new pipe, along an existing right-of-way. And that right-of-way conveniently sidesteps Montana, where a ridiculous Judge Brian Morris twice killed the last project, putting the final nail in its coffin before President Joe Biden backfilled the grave. (Morris is now Chief Judge in Montana’s United District Court, elevated in 2020. Imagine that. Good luck building a pipe through that state.)
We might soon have an incredible alignment, with Donald Trump as president, Republican House and Senate, conservative governments in Edmonton, Regina and quite possibly Ottawa. If Pierre Poilievre displaces Justin Trudeau as prime Minister, we could see an alignment of like-minded governments that might never happen again. But that means we need to make this happen in three years, including approvals, not a decade or longer.
And it can be done. I worked on a crew that, along with several other crews, built a pipeline from Fort St. John, B.C., to Chicago. We got it done, from scratching dirt to in commission, in 16 months from 1999 to 2000. You just need to cut all the ridiculous bovine feces that has crept into the regulatory environment since then, and let fly.
We can do it. We should do it. But we need to move fast.
Brian Zinchuk is editor and owner of Pipeline Online, and occasional contributor to the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca.
Donald Trump on May 26, 2016, when he was asked by Brian Zinchuk if he would approve the Keystone XL pipeline.
PHOTO BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
Public Service Veterans honoured with Service of Remembrance
Members of the Legislative Assembly joined dignitaries, Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and public servants for the annual Service of Remembrance for the Public Service, paying tribute to those who have served and those who gave their lives in times of war. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the conclusion of Canadian military operations in Afghanistan, 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings and 100th anniversary for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
“Today, we honour Canadian service members past and present and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for Canada’s freedoms,” Premier Scott Moe said. “This service of remembrance shows our government’s commitment to never forget those who fought for and still fight for our national safety. We are eternally grateful to those men and women who lost their lives protecting ours.”
The service took place in the Legislative Building Rotunda. Following the service, event attendees laid a wreath at the Saskatchewan War Memorial located west of the Legislative Building on Memorial Way. The memorial lists the names of Saskatchewan’s fallen service people from the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, the War in
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Congratulations to Kindersley Composite School students Serenity Malcolm and Moira Padberg for performing with the Saskatchewan Honour Band! They are pictured here with Mr. Michael Reece, the school’s band instructor.
LAND FOR SALE BY SEALED TENDER
The R.M. of Prairiedale No. 321 is now accepting tenders from interested parties for the following properties:
Lot 2, Block/Par 1, Plan G477 Ext. 0
Lot 4, Block/Par 1, Plan G477 Ext 0
Tenders can be mailed to the R.M. of Prairiedale No. 321, PO Box 160, Major, SK S0L 2H0 or delivered to the RM Office located at #1 Recruit St., Major, SK S0L 2H0.
The R.M. of Prairiedale No. 321 reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. For more information contact Charlotte Helfrich at 306-834-1201
Tenders will be accepted until December 9, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Tenders should be marked “PROPERTY TENDER”
FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER
RM of Snipe Lake No. 259
NW 31-25-17-W3M Ext 0
Including oil and gas surface lease revenue from Teine and Saturn totalling $12,400 per year. Purchaser must rely on own research and inspection.
Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Forward written tenders by 2:00 p.m. on November 28, 2024 to:
HUGHES LAW OFFICE, Box 729, Eston, SK S0L 1A0 Ph.: 306-962-3654 • Fax: 306-962-4474
Email: hugheslaw@sasktel.net
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4 strategies for retaining your employees
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, it can be challenging to retain your employees. Here are four strategies to help keep your talent.
Why employee volunteer programs are good
1. Focus on communication. Communicate openly with your employees. Listen to their concerns and be open to new ideas. Let them know they’re heard and that you take them seriously.
3. Offer benefits. your company could improve and add these to their benefits and perks. For example, you could include group insurance, paid holi days, yoga classes, flexible working hours and telemedicine.
Employee volunteer programs aren’t just feel-good initiatives, they’re a strategic investment in your company’s success. Here are five reasons why:
2. Think about development. Employees often quit because of a lack of advancement opportunities. Therefore, provide training so your employees can develop their potential, avoid boredom and take on new challenges.
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4. Get out of the office. ties for your employees to socialize and have fun in a context that doesn’t revolve around work. Use the opportunity to celebrate their successes.
Employee retention also depends on effective recruitment. Therefore, use a specialized agency to start your talent search today.
1. They boost engagement and morale. Giving back to the community fosters a sense of purpose and camaraderie among employees. It can help them feel connected to a cause bigger than themselves, leading to increased job satisfaction.
2. They help attract and retain top talent. Today’s workforce prioritizes companies with social responsibility. Offering volunteer programs shows you care about your community and attracts mission-driven individuals. Engaged employees are also less likely to leave for greener pastures.
TENDER FOR RENT
Tenders will be accepted on the following parcels of land located in the R.M. of Progress No. 351, approximately 6.5 miles West of Kerrobert, SK: Cultivated
NE 3-35-23 W3rd
(municipal assessment - $168,900.00)
SE 3-35-23 W3rd
(municipal assessment - $147,200.00)
NW 4-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $136,200.00)
NE 4-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $161,900.00)
NW 9-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $197,200.00)
NE 9-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $204,600.00)
SW 9-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $186,300.00)
SE 9-35-23 W3rd
(municipal assessment - $199,400.00)
NE 8-35-23 W3rd
(municipal assessment - $117,000.00)
SE 6-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $227,000.00)
SE 32-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $224,800.00)
SW 1-36-24 W3rd (municipal assessment - $237,100.00)
3. They help employees develop valuable
Telecommuting has become increasingly popular in recent years. It allows companies to recruit qualified talent across the globe. If your company is about to welcome a new telecommuting employee, here’s how to do it.
SE 1-36-24 W3rd (municipal assessment - $69,600.00) 22 acres pasture not included
No peas or lentils have ever been grown on any parcels.
Tender to be for a term of 3 years.
Tenders will be accepted on any or all parcels.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned on or before 12:00 o’clock noon on
As the job market becomes petitive, it can be challenging employees. Here are four
Focus on communication. openly with your employees. their concerns and be Let them know they’re take them seriously.
skills. Volunteering can help employees hone leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. They may also gain exposure to new areas, boosting their overall skillset and value to the company.
4. They enhance your brand reputation. Supporting worthy causes positions your company as a positive force in the community. This improves your public image and can attract new customers who share your values.
5. They foster teamwork and collaboration. Volunteer projects often involve working together towards a common goal. This strengthens relationships within teams, leading to better communication and collaboration in the office.
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2. Think about development. ten quit because of a opportunities. Therefore, so your employees can tential, avoid boredom challenges.
Whether you already work in information technology (IT) or are just starting studies, here are three qualities your success.
Investing in employee volunteer programs is a winwin. Why not consider adding a volunteer program to your company culture?
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1. ANALYTICAL SKILLS As an IT employee, you’re often solve problems. Consequently, you joy challenging yourself and looking novative solutions. You must also rently curious to stay updated with technologies in a constantly evolving
2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS IT specialists must be able to communicate with their colleagues and clients.
Under the provision of The Tax Enforcement Act the Town of Eston offers for sale the following land:
Lot 7 Block 24 CF3467 (326 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.
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It’s rare to get your dream job try. Therefore, if you’re offered an vel position, it’s necessary to ask it’s a good idea to accept it. Here tips to help you decide.
WHEN TO ACCEPT
For more information contact the Town of Eston at (306) 962-4444.
The deadline for receipt of tenders is Wednesday December 18,2024 at 5:00 pm.
Tenders should be marked “PROPERTY TENDER/LAND TENDER”
If the job is related to your area and allows you to use and develop it may be worthwhile. The job may explore a field you’re interested you obtain a better position in the offer may also be attractive if there’s for career development within the
TENDER FOR RENT
lean on and contact if they need help. This will help them feel at ease.
Tenders will be accepted on the following parcels of land located in the R.M. of Progress No. 351, approximately 13 miles North of Kerrobert, SK:
Telecommuting has become pular in recent years. It to recruit qualified talent If your company is about new telecommuting employee, to do it.
NW 24-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $232,500.00)
• Talk about the company. Describe the company’s mission, values and other information to help the employee develop a sense of belonging.
SW 24-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $269,100.00)
• Introduce the team. Set up a video chat to introduce the entire team. You can reserve extra time for the employee to get to know the colleagues they’ll be working with directly.
SE 24-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $247,400.00) 450 cultivated acres
• Present your tools. Familiarize the employee with the tools, software and online platforms the company uses daily.
WEDNESDAY, THE 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024
More information available upon request. Not necessarily the highest or any tender accepted.
COOPER NEIL LAW FIRM
Solicitor for Daniel and Carol Knorr
Telephone: 306-228-2631
Fax: 306-228-4449
Email: unityoffice@cooperneil.ca
P.O. Box 600
Unity, SK S0K 4L0
• Follow up. Make sure the new employee receives feedback from their immediate colleagues in the first few weeks to help them adjust. The recruit should feel free to ask questions without fear of judgment.
No lentils or peas ever grown on this land. Tenders will be accepted on any or all parcels.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned on or before 12:00 o’clock noon on
• Talk about the company. company’s mission, values formation to help the sense of belonging.
• Present your tools. ployee with the tools, platforms the company
WEDNESDAY, THE 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024
• Offer mentoring. Ensure the new employee knows they have someone they can
Are you looking for telecommuting employees to join your team? Do business with a recruitment service.
More information available upon request. Not necessarily the highest or any tender accepted.
COOPER NEIL LAW FIRM
Solicitor for Lyall and Gloria Knorr
Telephone: 306-228-2631
Fax: 306-228-4449
Email: unityoffice@cooperneil.ca
P.O. Box 600 Unity, SK S0K 4L0
• Offer mentoring. Ensure yee knows they have
‘Awakening
Through Grief’ offers healing to the hurting
BY JOAN JANZEN
Angela Clement launched her new book ‘Awakening Through Grief’ on November 1st. Three years ago, she retired from her teaching career and moved to Maple Creek. After losing her husband to colon cancer in 2021, she began her deep journey of grief and healing.
“I really wrote the book for myself; it was probably the best thing I could have done,” she said. “But thinking I might help others really added another layer of excitement. If I had been given a book like this, it would have really helped.”
Consequently, Angela utilized her educational background to craft a book that included advice to help people move through their grief. “Everyone’s journey is unique, but I put in as many things as I could that really helped me, and I hope there’s something for everyone,” the author said.
In her book, she explains how the mind works, as people find comfort in knowing exactly what is happening in their brain when they are grieving. “Grief forces people to look at who they truly are. That’s why I called the book ‘Awakening Through Grief,’ she explained.
The book takes readers through the four phases of grief:
• Initial loss
• Opening and healing of the heart
• Acknowledging your grief
• Finding purpose and expansion
“There are a lot of journal prompts because it’s important for people to see those thoughts and process them,” she said.
Because she encourages readers to experience the healing power of community, she has questions set up on her website for anyone who wants to start a book club. She also offers a 30-minute session for book club members to see if there’s anything she can do to help.
“We don’t have to face this journey alone. Together, we can find the strength to carry on,” Angela advised.
After Angela lost her husband, she said she didn’t know where to go or what to do. “It seems like people just leave you to figure it out,” she said. But she got to the point where she knew she needed help, and a quote by a grief coach resonated with her. The coach noted that people say you’ll grieve for a lifetime, but that’s not true.
This prompted Angela to take a six-month course, during which she learned about various healing modalities, such as reiki, shamanic journeying, ancestral healing, and more. She said, “In my book, I discuss the healing modalities I’ve explored and how they can help us navigate grief with grace and resilience.”
Angela has been a grief coach for the past two years and has a core group that enjoys being together. “Lots of them have gone on to write their own books or are helping other people. It’s fun to see the transformation,” she said.
The pages of Angela’s book include many helpful tools for her readers. She stresses the importance of recognizing the linear process of grieving: some days are bearable, and others can be overwhelming. Even if those grieving can hold up during the day, the nights can seem overwhelming. Angela recalls filling her journal with memories during those times. “This journey of grief is not about forgetting; it’s about learning to carry the love we had for them alongside our pain,” she said. Although her book launched only a few weeks ago, Angela said it’s already gaining momentum. “I always said if it helps one person, it’s worth it,” she said. However, it’s sure to help many, many people join the conversation about healing, love, and the path forward.
Angela Clement from Maple Creek has recently launched her new book ‘Awakening Through Grief - A Spiritual Journey of Healing and Transformation After Loss’. SUBMITTED
“I really wrote the book for myself; it was probably the best thing I could have done,”
Angela Clement
A GLIMPSE AT KINDERSLEY 65 YEARS AGO. This photo from the Saskatchewan Archives shows the town of Kindersley as it looked in 1959. Notice the angle parking and the park on Railway Avenue where the cenotaph was located before being moved to Baker Park. There have been many changes that have taken place during the past 65 years.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
• Alsask Lioness Christmas Craft and Trade Show 1 - 4 PM at the Alsask Community Hall (Main Street). Admission: $5. Door Prizes, Coffee, Tea, Dessert and Shopping! Tables available for $20. Contact Lorraine Wilke. Everyone welcome!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
• Brock Cemetery Association Fall Soup, Sandwich and Bake Sale starting at 11 AM at the Brock Community Centre. Adults: $15. 12 & under $5. Bake table will open at 11 AM. Donations of baking are gratefully accepted.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
• Broktoberfest Beer Festival (Brock Rink Fundraiser) at the Brock Community Hall. Silent Auction. Doors open 5:30. 6:30 Supper, 8 PM Entertainment. $50 admission. No minors. Keg Beer. Contact Cody for tickets 306-460-9076. Lederhosen and drindl dresses welcomed!
HOOSIER
- Sunday Service Hoosier Community Church 10:30 am at the Community Hall. Contact Joel Hamm 306-460-7056 or Curtis Kornelson 306-460-7327.
KERROBERT
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
• Municipal Election 9 AM - 8 PM at the PCC (216 McPhersons Street).
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
• Flu Clinic Day at the Prairieland Community Centre.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
• Calcutta Auction Shootout immediately after Tigers game.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
• Kerrobert Winter Market 10 AM - 3 PM at the PCC. Lunch available in the hall provided by the Kerrobert Kin Club.
• Kerrobert Minor Hockey Day (all day) at the Kerrobert Memorial Arena.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5
• Festival of Trees. More details to follow.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
• Kerrobert’s Annual Christmas Party featuring music from The Bromantics.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9
• Cantata Performance “Christmas Around the World” 7 PM at the Roman Catholic Church.
- Shuffle Club every Monday from 1:30-3 PM at the PCC (216 McPhersons Street).
- Walk This Way Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 AM at the at the PCC (216 McPhersons Street). All ages. All skill levels. No cost. Bring your indoor shoes. Everyone welcome.
- MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2-4 PM. Contact Gail Wiebe for more information 306-834-7068.
- Kerrobert & District Wildlife Federation has a Gun Raffle ongoing. Tickets available online until December 31st. Early Bird Prize Draw is December 10th.
- Hockey has begun! Check our Town Website for the Arean Schedule.
KINDERSLEY
NOVEMBER 4-15
• The Screening Program for Breast Cancer mobile mammography bus will be at the West Central Events Centre parking lot (weekdays only). Book a screening by calling 1-855-5848228. Limited appointments - dates subject to change.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
• SJHL Iron Horse Klippers host the Flin Flon Bombers 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
• SJHL Iron Horse Klippers host the Flin Flon Bombers 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Sing Sing” 4 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door. Sponsored by Speedy Auto Glass.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
• Kick-Off to Christmas! Kids Matinee featuring Despicable Me 4 (sponsored by Dr. Lonnie Brooks); Hot Chocolate sales by Better Together, Santa photos at the Masonic Lodge by Janine Smith. Tractor and Wagon Rides downtown courtesy of the Kindersley Museum and Rocky Mountain Equipment. Keep watching for further details.
• Kindersley Curling Club CURLSASK rotating 4’s Junior Fun-Spiel. Grades 4-12. Must register by November 15th. Contact Lexie at lexieadamson@hotmail.com to register. 6 end games - 4 player teams. $40/team.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1
• Annual Christmas Carol Festival presented by Kindersley and District Music Festival Association 7 PM at St. Paul’s United Church (502 Main Street). Free will offering. For further info or for anyone wishing to participate, please contact Glenda Giles at 306-460-8031 or email: glengi@sasktel.net. Entries must be in by November 26.
- 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 Indoor Season meets Sunday & Wednesday evenings 7-9 PM at Elizabeth Middle School gym. Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. More info call Teresa Knight 306460-7304.
- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.
- The Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September to May at 7 pm at the Kindersley Seniors Centre. All levels of quilters and quilt enthusiasts are welcome! If you are interested in joining the group or would like more information, please contact Regan Overand at 306-460-6467.
- 365 Kindersley Air Cadets meet Thursday evenings at the Kindersley Museum. No charge to be a member, youth ages 12-18, must be a Canadian resident. Contact Ian Kehrer
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- Kindersley Library Lego Club will be held every Tuesday from 3:45-4:45 between November 12 and February 11. For ages 8-14. Registration is limited to 15 children.
LEADER
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
• The Leader Riverhills Lions Club is hosting their annual Prelude to Christmas Craft Fair at the Leader Community Hall from 12-4 PM. Entry is by silver collection. Canteen & Raffle. Interested vendors can contact Colleen Smith at 306-628-8052 as there are still a few tables available.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25
• Soup & Bun Lunch 11:30 AM - 1 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. Cost is $8.00. Held the 4th Monday of the month (except December).
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
• Dabber Bingo at the Leader Friendship Centre. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Bingo at 7 PM. Held the 4th Wednesday of the month (except December).
- Cards & Coffee. Come out and play cards! Every Tuesday afternoon 2-4 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. No cost.
LUSELAND
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
• Luseland Arts council presents Marketplace 1-3 PM at the Luseland Homecoming Hall. All tables from craft, pottery, Tupperware, baking, choclate and more! Admission: Silver collection. Adult & Kids Door Prizes. Soup, Sandwich & Donut Lunch available. See you there!
- New Walking Club starting Monday, November 4 and running Monday to Friday each week at the Luseland Community Hall 10 AM to 12 PM. Silver collection at the door.
Recurring events at The Luseland Pioneers Club: PUBLIC
- Every Monday 2-4 PM Coffee
- Last Monday of the month 2-4 PM Pie ’n Ice Cream MEMBERS
- Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon, Coffee, Pool, Cards, Visiting
- Tuesday 1-4 PM Cards
- Tuesday 7-10 PM Games
- Wednesday 1-4 PM Cards
- Thursday 1-4 PM Cards
- Third Friday of the month Birthday Lunch at noon.
MAJOR
UNTIL NOVEMBER 13
• Major Play Pals Christmas Green Fundraiser. Contact Bailey Kemery at 403-700-7145 to order.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
• Major 4H Club Remembrance Day Ceremony at Hall 11 AM.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
• Major Rec Board AGM at the Hall 8 PM.
- MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2-4 PM. Contact Gail Wiebe for more information 306-834-7068.
