Kerrobert Rebels win Sportsmanship Award
West Athletics Association Senior Sportsmanship Award.
Each year, the Battle West Athletic Association accepts nominations for teams in all sports in both the
good sportsmanship through actions and play. The nominations are voted on and a winner is selected in each category.
Kerrobert Composite School is proud of our very own Senior Girls Rebels Volleyball team for winning this award and we will display their banner proudly in our gym.
Senior Category Winners - Kerrobert Senior Girls Volleyball Team Junior Category Winners - Medstead Junior Boys Soccer Team
The team was presented the banner on Friday, November 1 at a school assembly by the Battle West Athetics Association Vice President, Troy Snider.
Back row - Brielle Neumeier (insert), Candice Kraft (coach), Tari Kisskc (coach), Madison Ley, Ashlyn Underdahl (stats), Troy Snider (Battle West Atheletics Association Vice President), Abby Wilson (insert) Front row - Vanessa Hildebrand (insert), Savannah Braithwaite, Hennessy MacKinnon, Celeste Kissick, Nicola Joubert, Cheyanne Sadler (insert)
Melissa Fallis wins $35,842.50 at Eston’s Chase the Ace
BY JOAN JANZEN
“And the winner is Melissa Fallis!” Doreen Hewitson announced as she pulled the winning ticket for Wheatland Plus 50 Club’s Chase the Ace event in Eston on October 30. Everyone in attendance clapped, cheered and smiled, but where was the winner?
One phone call and five minutes later, the winner burst through the doors, tears streaming down her face with one of her two children wrapped around her waist. “You have no idea how much I need this!” Melissa exclaimed.
The progressive pot amounted to $35,842.50, which she will use to go to school to become an LPN—her dream job. The Eston community was celebrating along with Melissa, as she picked the Ace of Spades and took an Ace of Spades cupcake to go.
Melissa brushed aside her tears before having her photo taken, but it wasn’t necessary. Her tears were a beautiful expression of her heartfelt gratitude.
The Wheatland Club was equally appreciative of their fantastic response, as the progressive pot kept growing during the 52 weeks. In accordance with SGLA rules, fifty percent of the total proceeds went to the club.
The Club executive and members could have also said, “You have no idea how much we need this.” Dave Hewitson said the club had seriously considered closing its doors as expenses continued to accumulate.
Chase the Ace organizer Doreen Hewitson had noticed a Chase the Ace event held in eastern Canada that went down to the final card. She suggested the Wheatland Club hold a similar event; little did they know it would also continue for 52 weeks.
Doreen said, “When we started Chase the Ace, we planned on holding another one beginning in November 2024. But we thought we’d have some time in between.” It didn’t work out that way.
It rarely happens that a Chase the Ace event goes down to the last card, so ticket sales went up quickly. “There was a huge amount of interest in the draw,” Dave Hewitson said. The club had to print more tickets, as they were selling like crazy on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Each weekly winner was awarded 20% of the week’s gross ticket sales revenue plus one chance to cut the deck of standard playing cards seeking the Ace of Spades. If the Ace of Spades was selected, the winner would be awarded 30% of the total accumulated gross ticket sales revenue of the current game.
Club President Lorne Johnson said the fundraiser will more than pay for the club’s utilities and expenses. In addition to Melissa’s substantial win, fifty-one weekly winners took home winnings ranging from $74.00 to $2,358.00 on Week 51.
No matter how you look at it, there were a lot of winners involved in Eston’s Chase the Ace event.
Bernadette served her tasty Ace of Spades cupcakes to the guests celebrating the final week of the Chase the Ace event at the Wheatland Centre.
Doreen Hewitson from the Wheatland Club in Eston presented Melissa Fallis with $35,842.50 for the final draw for Chase the Ace, on Wednesday night, October 30th.
PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
BY
A few years ago, my wife Laura and I hosted a film team at our farm near Sedalia, AB. The team was from The Military Museums in Calgary, and they were on a mission to film some of our beautiful prairies and what better location exists than Palliser’s Triangle. The story they want to tell is a Canadian story that they feared would otherwise be lost like so many other Canadian stories. The story begins with the attacks on the World Trade Centre on 11 September 2001, but it was the stories that touched so many Canadians that compelled them to make a film so that all Canadians could know what they already knew.
The PG-14 rated film was released on 11 September 2024 in Landmark Theatres across Canada. Most shows sold out immediately. Released during the time that most people in our area are fully engaged with harvest and supporting those who are tirelessly working the fields, the prospects of a meaningful release on the same date in our area would have missed the mark.
Thankfully, Sunset Theatres in Kindersley, SK through the dedicated work of Kindersley Screen Arts have scheduled the film to show in our area, on the most appropriate date of 11 November at 7 pm. You will recognize our area and maybe perhaps a name or two in the credits.
Senator Marty Klyne attended the 11 September showing of the film in Regina and when he returned to the Senate, he felt duty-bound to have the film shown in Ottawa to which many who saw it stated “every Canadian needs to see this.”
In April of this year, the premier of the film was held in St Albert, AB. A full house contained Veterans and active-duty soldiers with their spouses, some of the Veterans were wheelchair-bound while others managed with visible and invisible wounds. With so much hard bark on these battle-hardened souls, there was not a dry eye in the room during many parts of the film.
The film tells the story of Canada’s fallen, some of the battles in which they perished, and their solemn homecoming. It talks about the how Canadians shared in grieving and how they were drawn to mourn with the families of the fallen by gathering along the Highway of Heroes. The families of the fallen articulate their heart break as do some of our most senior military leaders – but there is more content than I can describe in this article.
After serving in our military for 35 years as a proud Canadian, I see the film comes at a time when Canadian esteem is starved to hear of our goodness, our many honourable qualities, and our dignity. The sacrifices of Canadians in the cause of freedom at home and abroad make us worthy to embrace this touching Canadian story.
Candidate’s Forum held for
BY KATE WINQUIST
The Kindersley Chamber of Commerce hosted a Candidate’s Forum for the 2024 Town of Kindersley Municipal Election on Wednesday, October 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. This forum provided a unique opportunity for community members to hear directly from the candidates as they shared their values and aspirations for the Town of Kindersley. Following the candidates’ presentations, a public question period allowed residents to engage directly with those seeking elected office.
The forum featured the two candidates for mayor: Ken Francis and Tom Morris (who attended via telephone). Additionally, the eight candidates competing for the six available councillor positions: Rob Anderson, Daniel Baker, Randy Ervine, Jennifer Greschner, Shaun Henry, Kevin Martin, and Warren Schafer. Anthony Barlow was unable to attend because of illness.
It was an informative evening engage in meaningful discussions that will shape the future of our community.
The upcoming municipal election will be held on November 13.
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER (RETIRED) MIKE GAULEY, Sedalia, AB
PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
Macklin RCMP investigating report of a stolen vehicle from Primate
UNITY RCMP
• RCMP received a request to keep the peace while an individual retrieved personal property from a residence.
• Members spoke to an individual regarding a peace bond.
• Police received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke to the subject of complaint.
• RCMP received a report of a vehicle collision with a deer. There were no injuries. Reported for insurance purposes.
• Members are investigating a complaint of a break and enter at a business in Landis.
• Police received a complaint of a deceased moose on the highway. Members attended but the animal had already been removed from the roadway.
• Members conducted a wellbeing check at the request of a concerned citizen.
• RCMP received a complaint of theft. This matter is still under investigation.
• Police received a report of a two-vehicle collision in Unity. There were no injuries and no charges were laid. Reported for insurance purposes.
• Members received a request to keep the peace while an individual retrieved personal property from a residence.
• RCMP conducted a wellbeing check at the request of a family member.
• Police are investigating a complaint of assault.
• Members received a report of an individual damaging a vehicle. Reported for information purposes.
• RCMP received a complaint of an individual breaching a probation order. This matter is still under investigation.
• There were also three traffic complaints and one false alarm.
WILKIE RCMP
• RCMP attended a single vehicle collision near Wilkie. The vehicle driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries. No charges were laid.
• Police received a complaint of a de-
ceased moose on the highway. Upon callback, the complainant stated the animal had been removed from the roadway.
• Members acted as mediators in a dispute between two adults.
• RCMP received a report of a dog running loose in Wilkie that attacked a cat. This matter is still under investigation.
dispute between two adults.
• Police conducted a wellbeing check at the request of a concerned citizen.
• RCMP received a report of an individual attempting to steal a vehicle. This matter is still under investigation.
• Members are investigating a complaint of theft.
• Police received a report of harassing communications. This matter is still under investigation.
• Members acted as mediators in a neighbour dispute.
• RCMP received a complaint of a stolen vehicle from Primate. This matter is still under investigation.
• There was also one traffic complaint.
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MILTON NO. 292 PUBLIC NOTICE RURAL
MUNICIPALITY OF MILTON NO. 292
• Police received a complaint of disturbing the peace. Members spoke to the subjects of complaint and issued a verbal warning.
PUBLIC NOTICE
MACKLIN REPORT
• RCMP conducted a wellbeing check at the request of a family member.
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.
• Members acted as mediators in a
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.
INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT:
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The intent of the proposed amendment is to accommodate a proposed agriculture commercial subdivision on the SW ¼ Sec13-29-27 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.
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 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.
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
OPINION:
BY JOAN JANZEN
A cartoon showed a patient in a doctor’s office. “Doc, I broke my leg in three places,” the patient said. The doctor responded, “Well then, don’t go to those three places.”
Likewise, government proposals (supposedly for our safety and benefit) are causing Canadians to respond by saying, “Don’t go there.” One example is a pilot project proposed by the Canadian Revenue Association (CRA).
Franco Terrazzano, National Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), spoke to True North about a new pilot project whereby the CRA wants to make your life easier by automatically filing taxes on your behalf. They claim Canadians are missing out on benefits they could receive, but Franco suggested otherwise. “It’s all about power and tax grabs,” he observed.
There are already free tax clinics available. However, in 2020, the CRA introduced free automatic tax filing for simple tax files as a convenience for taxpayers. In 2023, it quietly expanded its power to offer calculating and filing taxes automatically. Franco noted that this is a bad idea for a number of reasons.
First of all, it’s a conflict of interest when a tax collector also serves as a tax filer. “The government is broke, and the CRA wants to squeeze every pen-
Government proposals for our benefit and safety?
ny from you,” he said. “But you want to keep as much of your own money as possible. Your accountant works for you, but the CRA works for the government,” he added.
Another valid point Franco made was, “The CRA is already really bad at its job, so good luck getting them on the phone when they make a mistake. You’ll have to hire an accountant to correct the CRA’s mistakes,” he advised.
In addition, Franco warned that the CRA should not be given more power.
Remember when CRA workers went on strike last year during tax season? The more power they’re given, the more leverage union bosses will have during times of negotiation when they can disrupt tax filing.
You can be sure the CRA will expand to automate tax filing, in spite of currently having one staff member for every 700 Canadians. Compare this with the United States, which has one IRS staff member for every 4,000 citizens. Since 2018, the CRA has hired nearly 18,000 new employees, totaling 60,000 agents.
Franco suggested an alternate solution: simplify the tax code so Canadians don’t need to hire someone to navigate the tax system. Meanwhile the CTF is alerting Canadians so they can push back on the CRA’s proposed power grab.
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David Krayden is also getting the word out on his online program, regarding Bill C-293. Under the guise of safety precautions, Bill C-293 is an act to allow the federal government to have the power to have public health officials shut down livestock operations and meat processing plants during a pandemic.
The bill reads: “Regulate commercial activities that can contribute to pandemic risk, including industrial animal agriculture, and promote commercial activities that can help reduce pandemic risk, including the production of alternative proteins, and phase out commercial activities that disproportionately contribute to pandemic risk, including activities that involve high-risk species.”
David Krayden said, “This is not about making Canadians safer,” and encouraged Canadians to contact their senators, advising them not to pass this bill. It would effectively disrupt meat supply chains and agricultural operations such as feed production.
But be assured the government continues to prioritize the safety of Canadians. According to a True North article written by Isaac Lamoureux, the Prime Minister claims that the government’s handgun freeze has enhanced public safety. However, the article reports Toronto has seen a 45% increase in shootings and a 62% increase in gun-related homicides compared to last year.
The Toronto Police Assoc. reported that 85% percent of guns seized can be sourced to the US, and former police officer Ron Chhinzer said he hadn’t seized a lawfully owned firearm from a criminal during his entire career. The Surrey Police Union reported the handgun freeze fails to address the surge of illegal firearms coming across our borders and ending up in the hands of violent criminals.
According to the CTF, the government has spent $67 million on its buyback scheme without buying a single gun. The ban resulted in weapons retailers being left with inventory they need to store securely until the program launches after being postponed until October 2025. Federal officials have decided Canada Post will be the least costly and most efficient avenue to recover these banned weapons.
Canadians are also continually being reminded of the benefits of the carbon tax. According to Franco, “The federal government is getting so desperate it is spending $7 million of our tax dollars on ads to spin Canadians about the benefits of the carbon tax.”
All these combined Bills, proposals and programs designed for our safety and well-being are proving to be costly, ineffective and potentially harmful. So maybe we should take the doctor’s advice and “don’t go there.”
PATTI MORAN
Oyen Optometry
Pop89: Nowhere Is good enough for me
BY MADONNA HAMEL
Usually, it happens after leaving Cadillac, headed South: I remember why I moved “here. “Here, all the thoughts crowding my brain like commuters rushing into a subway car at the end of the day just drift away. Suddenly, they either don’t matter or shrink in size—all because they have so much space to get lost in.
“Here” is where, as Mom said, whenever she returned to the prairie, I can breathe. “Here” is, to many people, the middle of “nowhere,” which makes it, at the same time, the middle of “now here.”
Back in the ‘90s, I wrote a song called “I Come From Nowhere.” The musicians in my band wanted a country tune; country is big in Quebec. The song is about my parents, who grew up on farms in Saskatchewan. Here’s the chorus: “I come from nowhere, nowhere is good enough for me. Cuz when you know where you come from, you can go back any time, and that’s why nowhere is good enough for me.”
The wide open, empty space of Nowhere quiets my noisy brain. It also lets in the light. Here, the beer-y light and the long shadows of pre-dusk seem to say: whatever you’re thinking right now, it’s not as essential to your existence as this Superabundance of Light.
In art school I was drawn to painters like Gentileschi, LaTour and Caravaggio who worked with light, hiding and revealing it at the same time. The prairie works the same way - the reign of light brings the tops of hills, the underbellies of clouds, the edge of bird’s wing to the forefront of my perception. Everything else, including my problems and hot messes, fall away.
Not that problems leave entirely. They remain present by means of contrast. There is no appreciation of light without shadow. I have learned that animal trails and, mysterious rock formations and hidden caves reveal themselves either early in the morning or late in the day when shadows and light are at full play.
The darkness makes the light more acute. This is the basic principle behind every crisis of faith, every dark night of the soul. We forget to mention that every mystic who stayed the course understood that lurking in the dark is the great Mystery that is God. “God is not absent,” the darkness says. “Your limited, pinched idea of God is absent.”
But what really brings me back to my bones - what hits me hardest when I leave Cadillac, heading South, is the absence of noise. How could I forget how void of human-made noise this place is? Yes, visually, this land has not changed much in hundreds of years, but it’s the silence that moves me the most. When I’m in cities, the presence of traffic - including sirens, car radios, horns and screeching tires - becomes a fact of life,
something my ears are forced to adapt to because, unlike eyelids, I have no ear-lids to shut out the constant drone.
The acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton has dedicated his life to raising awareness about the precious species of silence being on the verge of extinction. He tells us that there are already no places in the world where there is no noise pollution; all we can hope for is “the noise-free interval.” And the longest noise-free interval on his list of “the last great quiet places” is only 15 minutes.
Silence, Hempton says, is not “absence of sound.” True silence doesn’t exist. In the natural world, we have weather, oceans, and animals constantly communicating. And our own species sings, laughs, cries, argues, farts, burps and sneezes. What concerns Hempton are the noises that come with our inventions and technologies, be it doors slamming, the boom-boom of the bass-line leaking out of cars at all times of day or night, the low-grade hum of pop machines, generators, lamp posts, air conditioners, etc.
There is an unnatural pace and speed to man-made machinery and technologies we human animals seem to unconsciously emulate when surrounded by them. I know when I’m in the city, I march through streets, rushing to make the walk sign, and when I return to the country, the pace feels robotic, absurd.
I love cities for all the things I can’t get here in the country: concerts, bookstores, coffee shops, lectures and all the debates and encounters that come with mixing with different cultures and histories. It’s dangerous to see the city as full of either neurotics or intellectuals and the country as the home of simple bumpkins. Each offers different things. What the country gives me is the rare and endangered gift of silence.
It’s easy to get caught up in the swirling lights and sounds of the city - the endless excitation. But at night, when I lay down in my little country bed, I can leave my window wide open. And yes, there are sounds: coyotes, owls and lowing cattle, but I will take them over screeching tires and arguing drunks. Last night, I heard a noise outside my window, a rustling in the leaves. Not for one second did I think it was anything other than a deer. Not for a second did I fear for my life.
Silence is the precursor to listening. Silence can be eerie, haunting, but I try to settle into it. Sometimes I go to the middle of Nowhere, sit on a rock and let my body’s energy cycle down. I try to slow the noise inside my head. Then comes the sounds of insects, the wind in grass, the huffing of a bison, the scratching of critters.
Whether it’s the elegant swish of bird wings overhead on a still night, or the gentle splash of a muskrat emerging from the Frenchman River, or the sudden slap of a beaver tail, the aural awareness of the lives of wild creatures is hugely intimate and ultimately world-uniting.
Canadian star one of the best in NBA
BY BRUCE PENTON
The United States of America might produce the world’s best basketball teams — the U.S. has won 17 of 21 gold medals at the Olympics, including the last five in a row — but when it comes to individual play, Americans take a back seat.
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
A basketball website recently selected the top 100 National Basketball Association players and although much of the pre-season NBA chatter revolved around the Lakers’ LeBron James playing on the same court as his son Bronny — Ha! Gordie Howe did the same thing in hockey with TWO of his sons — LeBron was listed as only the eighth best player in the league.
In fact, you’ve got to scroll down the list to No. 6 to find the first American, Steph Curry, in the top 100. Proudly, Canada has the fourth-best player on the list, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (everyone calls him ‘SGA), who finished second in the Most Valuable Player voting last year while leading Oklahoma City Thunder to a first-place finish in the Western Conference with a 57-25 record. Born in Toronto 26 years ago, Gilgeous-Alexander played college ball with the powerhouse Kentucky Wildcats. He was drafted 11th overall by Charlotte in 2018 but was traded to the L.A. Clippers the same day. The next year, the Clippers sent him to Oklahoma City, where he blossomed into a superstar. He is a two-time first-team all-star and has averaged more than 30 points in each of the last two seasons. Only Luka Doncic of Slovenia (No. 3 on the CBS Top 100 list) and Giannis Antetokounmpo of Greece (No. 2 on the list) outscored Gilgeous-Alexander last season. (No. 1 on the Top 100 list, by the way, is Denver’s Nikola Jokic of Serbia.) The Canadian guard also led the NBA in steals, averaging 2.0 per game.
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Gilgeous-Alexander played college ball with the powerhouse Kentucky Wildcats. He was drafted 11th overall by Charlotte in 2018 but was traded to the L.A. Clippers the same day.
The CBS.com story about the Top 100 players says Gilgeous-Alexander “led the NBA in drives for the fourth straight season in 2023-24, and, with improved spacing around him, opponents had an even tougher time disrupting his funky rhythm.”
“No disrespect to those who aren’t star players, but growing up, I idolized Kobe Bryant, the cornerstone of the Lakers; LeBron James, the bedrock of the Cavaliers; and Allen Iverson, the linchpin for the 76ers,” Gilgeous-Alexander told the footboom.com website. “These were the players who left an indelible mark while I watched basketball. These are the guys you aspire to emulate and draw inspiration from. Indirectly, (general manager Sam Presti) has granted me that chance to step into a similar role.”
The Thunder made a couple of key acquisitions during the offseason and Sportsnet’s Michael Grange says the Canadian national team star “will have a platform like he’s never had before, likely an MVP award to go with it and — given the Thunder’s relative youth and roster flexibility — the possibility that this is only the start.”
Meanwhile, Canadian fans of the NBA may have a hard time getting excited about the Toronto Raptors, who are in a rebuilding phase and destined to miss the playoffs. But with the exploits of Gilgeous-Alexander, fans north of the border have a homegrown superstar to cheer for.
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Cleveland has one
of the six NFL teams without a cheerleading squad. Inside sources say this may change if the Browns do something to cheer about.”
• Vancouver comedy guy Torben Rolfsen: “Wayne Gretzky used to say you miss 100 per cent of the shots you don’t take. Unless you’re Bronny James, then you miss 100 per cent of the shots you do take.”
• Headline at fark.com: “These two crazy Brits have played more than 1,000 mini golf courses. What completely useless thing have you done lately?”
• Steve Simmons in the Toronto Sun: “I love the Gregg Popovich line to his hopefuls at his training camp in San Antonio: ‘It’s your job as a player to make me play you. Don’t be a victim.’”
• Another one from Simmons: “Graterol is either a relief pitcher with the Dodgers or a medication I take daily.”
• Another one from Torben Rolfsen: “BC Lions are waiting to see if they’re going to Regina or Winnipeg for the CFL West semi-final. Very important to know for packing. You know, sweaters, mosquito netting, black flies.”
• Jack Finarelli at sportscurmudgeon.com: “Cleveland Browns: When your starting QB goes out for the year and many folks believe that is a positive occurrence for your team, that team is incompetent.”
• Another one from Finarelli, writing about the Canadian Football League: “Unlike the U.S, folks in Canada have a sense of geography. Not a single team in the East Division is further west than any team in the West Division. Amazing!”
• RJ Currie again: “A tortoise with bad feet that lives in a theme park in Norfolk, England, has been outfitted with wheel rims and tires. They renamed it Danica Patrick.”
• Another fark.com offering; “The NY Jets can’t buy a touchdown, heading for a 2-15 season. Jets’ execs: Better raise prices.”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
CFL needs to look north of the border for expansion
BY GREG BUCHANAN
With the CFL down to the final four after this past weekend’s semifinals and the Grey Cup just two Sundays away, many are asking that off-season question yet again: What does the future hold for our Canadian Pigskin?
With the Commish riding into retirement, who will take over his role? Many feel it’s time for expansion. The East Coast or football-crazed Quebec City (honestly, that City with the growth of CIS football would love to have a team).
Speaking of expansion, there is some discussion of heading south again. (Wait! Hear me out…) The CFL might have an opportunity.
I don’t think having an eight-team
spring football league is bad for the CFL. In fact, I think it’s probably good because you are keeping more players active. Just look at the number of players in our league right now who have UFL, USFL, or XFL on their resumes. It’s a lot. And those guys wouldn’t be playing football without those leagues.
At one point after the COVID-19 pandemic, the XFL and CFL were discussing some kind of partnership, but it wasn’t specified whether it was a merger or just a partnership. Those talks ended in 2022, with the CFL moving forward with its season and the XFL playing in 2023, eventually merging with the USFL to become the UFL. Both leagues have had a cross-over with players in both leagues, with the biggest example being Montreal
Alouettes linebacker Darnell Sankey winning an XFL title with the Arlington Renegades and now starting for Montreal.
Do you know what most players love about the CFL? Fans, history, record books. It’s a more meaningful league to play in than it is when playing in a league where, in some cases, there are almost no fans. There’s no question there’s a certain type of players those leagues are better for.
From 1993 through 1995, the CFL had seven American teams that played during that span, as the Baltimore Stallions were the only team from America to win a Grey Cup. The CFL abandoned the U.S. format and went back to just Canadian teams due to financial issues.
If the CFL stuck with a potential U.S.
team not having to follow the seven Canadian starter quotas, in many football experts’ eyes the level of competition between Americans and Canadians are close I mean, just look at the number of Canadians playing in NCAA football. There were 37 Canadians under contract in the NFL in early July. The talent level of Canadians is so much higher than it was 30 years ago. Some teams that required seven Canadian starters going up against all-American rosters, but of course, not NFL talent level. I don’t think we would have a competitive issue with that.
But before looking south, the CFL needs to look North of the 49th for a 10th team in Canada. Enjoy the CUP in two weeks.
First World War Veteran Ralph Hodgson inspired a generation of War Amputees
Ralph Hodgson (1895-1948) lived by the motto inscribed on his tombstone: “It’s not what you have lost that counts but what you have.” These words defined his life’s work, as he dedicated himself to ensuring that his fellow war amputee veterans could thrive despite their injuries.
Hodgson, a law student when the First World War began, quickly enlisted with Toronto’s 24th Battalion. In April 1917, he was wounded during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, resulting in the amputation of his right leg below the knee.
Hodgson became a founding member of The War Amps, an organization established over a century ago by amputee veterans of the First World War. Their mission was to unite, support and advocate for the rights of amputee veterans.
These First World War veterans played a pivotal role in welcoming and mentoring a new generation of amputees returning from the Second World War, helping them adapt and sharing their hard-earned wisdom.
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He kept plugging away until all amputees from the wars had found jobs
Cliff Chadderton
Hodgson was perhaps best remembered for greeting hospital ships as they returned with injured soldiers from the Second World War. His presence offered encouragement to these young men, helping them come to terms with their amputations and motivating them to move forward.
Cliff Chadderton (1919-2013), a Second World War veteran who lost part of his right leg in Belgium in 1944, vividly recalled Hodgson’s unforgettable impact. “Our joy at being home was mingled with a bit of apprehension,” said Chadderton. “Then a strange and wonderful thing happened. Into the ward bounced Ralph Hodgson. Swinging between a thumb and a forefinger was a miniature artificial leg. Not only did Ralph walk, spin and dance, but he finished up by jumping off a waist-high table.”
As The War Amps first Dominion Placement Officer, Hodgson travelled across Canada, tackling the challenge of unemployment for amputees from both world wars. “He kept plugging away until all amputees from the wars had found jobs, which Ralph thought should be rightfully theirs,” Chadderton noted.
For his remarkable efforts, Hodgson was awarded the Order of the British Empire, a distinction given to civilians who contributed to the war effort by supporting veterans and their families.
“Mr. Hodgson showed other war amputee veterans that their amputations wouldn’t hold them back from succeeding in life,” says Rachel Quilty, a graduate of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. “He’s remembered not just for securing jobs for amputees, but for giving them the confidence and strength to persevere.”
Today, Ralph Hodgson Memorial Park in Port Hope, Ontario, stands as a lasting tribute to his extraordinary commitment to Canada’s war amputee veterans.
Rachel Quilty, a graduate of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, pays tribute to Ralph Hodgson at
Ralph Hodgson Memorial Park in Port Hope, Ontario
Pam Lyons receives National President’s Recognition Award
Local Kindersley Kinette member Pam Lyons recently received the National President’s Recognition Award. “I was very proud and humbled to get this in the mail,” Pam said upon receiving the award, and she expressed thanks to whoever nominated her.
The award is presented to Kin Canada members who demonstrate an incredible commitment to the advancement and elevating of Kin Canada and their local club by innovating, investing, and impacting. It acknowledges the work done in our community and local club by deserving members like Pam. It’s also an opportunity to express gratitude for qualities such as excellence, pride, integrity, inclusiveness and compassion, which are evident in her day-to-day interactions.
“My heart is full,” Pam concluded after receiving the award from National Kin Canada President Marley Hanishewsky.
Congratulations, Pam and thanks for all you do for our community!
Town of Eston Municipal Candidates
The Town of Eston has two candidates running for mayor of the community in the upcoming municipal election. Barbara Derbawka and Darcy Morrice have put their names forward.
There are nine candidates for the six vacant council seats: Jason Brewer, John Dahl, Duke Irwin, Jamie Hallborg, Jordie Jenkins, Ward Bradley King, Tim McLeod, Erin Simpson and James Unrau.
The bios of the candidates can be found on the Town of Eston website at: www.eston.ca/2024-election (http://www.eston.ca/2024-election)
Polls will open for the Municipal Election on Wednesday, November 13 from 9:00 AM8:00 PM at the AGT Community Centre.
Eston Communities in Bloom receives recognition
The community of Eston appreciates the work and commitment of Eston Communities in Bloom (CIB), and were excited to hear about their recent recognition. This year Eston CIB earned first place in Provincial Judging for their population category, with special mention in environmental action for water conservation in the ball diamonds project. The 4 bloom award will be presented at a later date.
Although the recognition is well-deserved, it isn’t surprising. Eston’s CIB has been the recipient of awards since 2000 and has received at least four blooms for the past two decades. This is Eston CIB’s twenty-fifth year as an organization.
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The Town and RM continue to work with pride, keeping the community of Eston cared for and aesthetically pleasing. This requires much time and attention from many dedicated individuals, and the residents also take time to do the same.
All the provincial communities who take part in CIB continue to work to keep their hometowns looking great. For the Eston group, it’s a well deserved win, as they continually do their best to make their town look beautiful.
Members of Eston Communities In Bloom are: Val Mohan, Doreen Reaburn, Leslie Kraft, Ellen Owens, Edna Williams, Loreen Buskell, Natalie Massey, Nicole Janzen, Clare Oliphant and Shari Collinge.
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Lots of discussion at Town of Kerrobert council meeting
The Town of Kerrobert held its regular council meeting on October 23rd. Mayor Wayne Mock, CAO Tara Neumeier, Rec Director Marli Shepherd, three councillors, and members of the public were in attendance.
The RCMP was added to the delegation’s agenda to address the uptake of crime in Kerrobert. RCMP Constable Fillion and Constable Chatindo attended. Constable Fillion introduced Constable Chatindo as a new recruit to the area. They discussed the shortage of officers for this area, as there are currently six members, compared to full staffing, which would require twelve members.
They encouraged the importance of reporting all suspicious activity or thefts no matter how minor. The best ways to report are: 310 RCMP, a call to the detachment in Kindersley, or in an emergency 911. The Kerrobert detachment will have office staff available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Brandon Zerr gave a cooperative presentation and introduced the newly formed Kerrobert Growth Investment Cooperative. He said they are not ready to start operations. Still, the purpose of the cooperative is to generate funding from Community Investments to help support or grow the business sector in Kerrobert.
Johanna Digal from the Saskatchewan Health Authority discussed using Virtual Physicians in the Kerrobert healthcare facility, noting the benefits and logistics involved.
The community was provided with an update on town staff in all the departments and the number of years of employment.
The public was informed that the Active Transportation Grant in the amount of $30,000 was received. This grant, along with local sponsorship enabled the Walking Trail to be covered with some of the crushed asphalt from Phase 1 of the street project. Other upgrades to the trail include new signs by local business Prairie Sky Treasures. It was also noted that all of the crushed asphalt from Phase 1 was sold, generating some additional funding to put toward future paving.
The Fire Board has approved the purchase of a new fire truck. It is hoped that the truck will be operational by 2025.
It was reported that the Helipad project, which started in 2017, is finally complete, with a donation monument on site. Appreciation was expressed for all the donations generated from as far as Macklin. Brent Zerr, Quentin St. Peirre, and the Town of Kerrobert all helped make it happen.
Recreation Director Marli Shepherd mentioned upgrades to the Prairieland Community Centre were a priority. Furnaces, microphones, bathroom upgrades and refinishing of the flooring are all needed.
CAO Tara Neumeier expressed the need to reduce the scope of Phase 2 of the Street Project to two blocks that need complete sewer replacement. This decision was based on financial feasibility. Currently, the Town is working with BCL Engineering to tender this reduced scope.
A handout summarizing the Town Survey results was distributed, along with an update on the work being done to demolish the old hospital and Buena Vista.
Rosetown and Kyle weekly RCMP report
• Rosetown RCMP received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 7. Members were unable to locate the vehicle.
• Rosetown RCMP received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 7. There was insufficient evidence to proceed.
• Rosetown RCMP received a mischief complaint in Rosetown, SK. There was insufficient evidence to proceed.
• Rosetown RCMP are investigating a break and enter to the Rosetown Landfill.
• Rosetown RCMP received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 15. Members located the vehicle and spoke to the driver.
• Rosetown RCMP received a report of a suspicious person in Rosetown. Members made patrols but were unable to find any suspicious activity.
• Rosetown RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious person in Rosetown. Members located and spoke the subject of complaint and there was no suspicious activity to report.
• Rosetown RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 44. There were minor injuries.
• Rosetown RCMP are investigating an assault complaint in Wiseton, SK.
• Kyle RCMP received a driving complaint on Highway 7. There was insufficient evidence to proceed.
• Kyle RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision with a deer near Dumaine, SK. There were no injuries - reported for insurance purposes.
• Kyle RCMP are investigating a report of a motor vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 7 near Fiske, SK.
• Received a report of a motor vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 7. There were no injuries - reported for insurance purposes.
• Kyle RCMP attended a residence in Rosetown to keep the peace while items were retrieved. There were 47 Traffic related charges issued, 1 911 mis-dial call and 4 false alarm calls. Police are asking anyone with information about these or any other crime(s) to please contact the Rosetown RCMP at 306-882-5700, Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at www.saskcrimestoppers.com 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Kerrobert Art Gallery showcases two Saskatchewan artists
BY JOAN JANZEN
Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery is currently featuring the work of two Saskatchewan artists. The opening reception is scheduled for the evening of November 7, and the show will be on display until the end of 2024. Gordon Bland’s “Allegories: Meditations on Religion and Society” and Leslie Stadnichuk’s “Florals and Other Daydreams” are being showcased at the Kerrobert Gallery.
Leslie Stadnichuk resides on a farm east of Saskatoon during the warmer months and in Saskatoon during the colder months. “I started drawing in 1992 and ran out of interest, so I advanced into painting,” she explained. “I went to a folk art class, and the teacher was amazing; we came out with a work of art that looked like we had been painting for years.” She’s also taken classes in pastels, watercolours, and acrylic painting but now works exclusively in oils.
“The first painting I did was an amaryllis for my living room for Christmas. I tried it and was so shocked it worked that I just kept going,” she said. Leslie has spent the past two decades capturing the beauty of creation in both her florals and landscapes; however, she admits she is obsessed with flowers.
“I love the boldness of the flowers. If you get the background right, they can leap off the page. That’s kind of my goal
for them to be dramatic,” she said.
She finds oils much easier to work with because they blend much easier. However, a large floral painting takes 30 - 60 hours to complete. “The hard part about painting is when you get halfway done a painting, it doesn’t look very good, but you have to keep going,” she said.
Now that Leslie is retired, she plans to keep on going, but she is spend ing less time painting and more time babysitting her grandchild.
Gordon Bland is a North Battleford artist who obtained degrees in Political Science and Education at the U of S. He taught in Prince Albert for 30 years and has been interested in art for as long as he can remember.
He attended workshops taught by many excellent tutors and designed sets for amateur theatre groups and two plays for Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon.
“I explore the allegorical potential of geometric forms, using intense colour and varied texture, playing with bal ance and imbalance to suggest mean ing,” Gordon Bland said about this se ries of acrylic paintings. “For want of a better term, I am referring to the illus trative style I have used in this series of paintings as narrative abstraction.”
Visitors to the art gallery will appre ciate the diversity offered by these two exhibits. They will also be able to meet both artists in person at the opening re ception on Thursday evening.
NOTICE OF POLL TOWN OF KERROBERT
Municipal Election
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a Vote will be held for the Municipal Election for the following positions:
COUNCILLORS (6)
On Wednesday, the 13th day of November, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at:
Prairieland Community Centre 216 McPherson Avenue
Kerrobert, Saskatchewan
And I will declare the results of the voting on Thursday, the 14th day of November, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Kerrobert Town Office.
Dated this 29th day of October, 2024.
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!
Tara Neumeier Returning Officer
Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery is showcasing the work of two Saskatchewan artists: Gordon Bland and Leslie Stadnichuk. PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
The drilling rig report for Oct. 28 demonstrated the growing variety of resources been accessed through the drill bit. Out of the 37 rigs punching holes across Saskatchewan, 32 were drilling for oil, three for potash, one for helium and one for lithium.
That’s according to RiggerTalk.com, which publishes data from the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC).
(Potash development continually employs drilling rigs, but they usually do not show up on the drilling rig data.)
Starting in northwest Saskatchewan, there were 11 drilling rigs making hole.
Cenovus was by far the most active, not only in the area, but across the province, with eight rigs working. Two were side-by-side, Akita Drilling Rig 8 and Precision Drilling (PD) Rig 17, just south of Edam. Eight kilometres east of Maidstone right along Highway 16 was Akita Rig 6. About 20 kilometres northwest of Maidstone, PD Rig 195 was turning to the right. Ensign Drilling Rig 533 was drilling at Marie Hill, south of Tangleflags. PD Rig 150 was at Tangleflags. PD Rig 198 was west of Celtic. PD Rig 146 was due east of Lloydminster and north of Marshall.
In the middle of all those Cenovus rigs, Baytex Energy Ltd. had PD Rig 155 drilling west of Pikes Peak.
Rife Resources employed PD Rig 184 at Carruthers. A company previously unknown to Pipeline Online, Pentacor Energy, was drilling south of Waseca with Ensign Rig 361.
West Central Saskatchewan saw very few rigs working compared to usual, with just four rigs in the region. Longshore Resources had Tempco Drilling Company Inc. Rig 3 drilling within spitting distance of the Alberta border, north of Macklin. South of Macklin, Strathcona Resources had Bonanza Drilling Rig 1 working. South of Wilkie, an area that’s seen very little activity for many years, Savanna Drilling Rig 425 was drilling for Cardinal. That’s a long way from Cardinal’s usual stomping grounds north of Midale.
Teine Energy was drilling with Ensign Rig 537 northeast of Eston.
In central Saskatchewan, Akita Rig 35 was drilling near Lanigan for Nutrien. Rio Tinto Exploration had Ensign Rig 351 drilling west of Chamberlain.
In southwest Saskatchewan, there were three rigs drilling Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. was drilling south of Gull Lake on land it recently acquired from Veren. Near Shaunavon, Veren employed Savanna Rig 416.
South of Mankota, North American Helium had Savanna Rig 629 drilling.
In southeast Saskatchewan, 17 rigs were drilling –one for lithium and one for potash. Just north of Tribune, Arizona Lithium was drilling on its third pad with Savanna Rig 606. South of Esterhazy, the record shows Stampede Drilling Rig 22 working for Nutrien.
Saturn had Ensign Rig 421 drilling south of Torquay and Stampede Rig 1 at Manor.
Harvard Resources employed Horizon Drilling Rig 29 south of Weyburn.
Whitecap Resources Inc. had three rigs drilling. Panther Drilling Rig 2 was just outside of Halbrite. Ensign Rig 423 was north of Browning. Stampede Rig 17 was east of Lampman.
Veren had two rigs drilling, Savanna Rig 419 north of Midale, and Stampede Rig 7 southeast of Corning.
The Lampman area saw its usual cluster of rigs. In addition to the aforementioned Whitecap rigs, Burgess Creek Exploration had Betts Drilling Rig 4 drilling west of Lampman. Just a few miles north of that rig, Betts Rig 2 was drilling for Aldon Oils. Over at Steelman, Tundra Oil & Gas had Stampede Rig 4 making hole.
Woodland Development Corp. had Stampede Rig 3 drilling west of Bekevar.
At Northgate, Panther Rig 3 was drilling for Vermilion Energy Inc. South of Glen Ewen, Villanova Energy Inc. had Betts Rig 1 drilling. Northeast of Alameda, ROK Resources Inc employed Stampede Rig 8.
Savanna Drilling Rig 606 drilling for Arizona Lithium north of Tribune on Oct. 21. PHOTO BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
SaskEnergy Celebrates 30 Years of Sharing the Warmth
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth program, the Corporation is investing $100,000 in grants to charitable organizations that help our province’s most vulnerable through the cold winter months.
Starting out as a sweater recycling program in the ‘90s that redistributed more than a million articles of clothing, Share the Warmth has transformed over the last decade into a grassroots initiative that supports charitable organizations in bringing warm shelter, clothing and mental health services to those who need it most.
Through the years, Share the Warmth has evolved in both its reach and impact. Program recipients are diverse and province wide, and they all have one thing in common – bringing warmth and comfort during the cold winter months.
We are very proud that the program has reached this milestone anniversary
“We are very proud that the program has reached this milestone anniversary,” said Mark Guillet, SaskEnergy’s President and CEO. “As the province’s natural gas utility, we understand the importance of staying warm and we are proud to support community-based groups that are also committed to sharing warmth throughout Saskatchewan.”
Mark Guillet
“It’s incredible to witness this once small initiative blossom into a lifeline for so many people across Saskatchewan,” said Allix Schweitzer, Community Engagement Supervisor who has been involved with the program for nearly 20 years. “I am proud to have had the opportunity to volunteer and give back to the community through this program that demonstrates the true community spirit of SaskEnergy.”
Applications are now open for charitable organizations that are looking to make a difference this winter. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2024.
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Up from $50,000 in grants provided last year, this year’s $100,000 commitment will bring SaskEnergy’s total investment in Share the Warmth grants to nearly $550,000 since 2012.
In the New Year, SaskEnergy will host “Share the Warmth Days,” in honour of the 30th anniversary. Six events will be held in communities throughout the province that will celebrate the hard work of Share the Warmth Grant recipients and distribute essential items for those in need.
Statement from Kim Gartner
This is quite a humbling experience! Having people place their faith in you to work as their representative and advocate for them is inspiring. As I met people on their doorsteps and at community functions, it is clear we have work to do, and that job starts tonight. We are so blessed in this province to have a vibrant economy capable of supporting our desire to improve all areas of our community structure. I want to be a common-sense voice for west central Saskatchewan and look forward to representing this area to the best of my abilities.
This will be a new role for me, but I hope to approach it in the same manner as I have approached
every other leadership position I have pursued. Open and honest conversations are the best way to communicate; problem-solving is a two-way conversation, and I believe this to be one of my many strengths.
I want to thank my wife and children for being the biggest support group anyone could possibly enjoy. Along with my campaign volunteers, community supporters, and individuals from around the constituency, it has been an overwhelming evening, and I can’t wait to start this journey.
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
Kim Gartner Kindersley-Biggar MLA
Newly elected MLA for the Kindersley-Biggar constituency Kim Gartner celebrated victory with his wife and four children on election night. The Sask Party candidate won convincingly in the riding with 77% of the vote.
the people who run our television networks.
The firing of Don Cherry
BY KEITH SCHELL
corks in celebration of the firing at the time.
Keith Schell
Well, the suits that ran Rogers Sportsnet on November 11, 2019, finally got their way. And on Remembrance Day, no less. They finally found an excuse to fire Don Cherry. That was truly a sad day for much of Canada, or more specifically, truly a sad day for blue-collar and smalltown English Canada. The white-collar people in the big cities always tended to look down on Cherry and his traditional small-town Canada attitudes, especially the people who ran the CBC (and now Rogers Sportsnet). And French Canada has never truly warmed up to Cherry for reasons of their own, despite Cherry’s tireless Canada-first work highlighting worthwhile charities, courageous Canadian Soldiers both past and present, heroic First Responders and current-day hockey-loving children who perished under tragic circumstances. The people who ran the networks were probably popping champagne
Don Cherry has always been a very polarizing figure; you either love him or you hate him for reasons of your own and there is usually no middle ground. (How could a guy who only got seven minutes a week to speak, get so many people so riled up so fast?) And while I don’t always agree with him, I love him because of his unwavering and unconditional love and support for the best damn country in the whole wide world, Canada.
I’ve always felt that Canadians need to be a bit more outward and positively expressive about their pride in their country. But Canadian pride does tend to come out in certain situations and hockey is one of those things where Canadian pride really manifests itself.
And because of that, Don Cherry and ‘Coach’s Corner’ had become a tradition in this country; but sadly, Canadian traditions in this country are slowly being chipped away and discarded by
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I was watching Coach’s Corner the night Cherry said what he said on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Despite his poor choice of words, I understood where he was coming from at the time, and I agreed with his broader intent. Don Cherry is many things, but it was not his intent to be racist that night, and he even said so the next day. All he was trying to do was to get the people in the cities to buy and wear a poppy to support the soldiers who made our way of life possible. The poppy campaign still goes fairly strong in small-town Canada, but the biggest cities in Canada are becoming very international and cosmopolitan.
Because of this, Canadian traditions and values in those cities are beginning to fall by the wayside. Cherry simply wanted the people in the cities to buy a poppy as an outward showing of support and appreciation for the privilege of being Canadian by giving something back to the people who made this society what it is at the cost of their lives. Is that so much to ask?
To be fair, Cherry never did express himself well; his grasp of the English language at times is dubious at best. And because of that, combined with his candour and blunt honesty, a lot of what he said could have been taken the wrong way if you were so inclined, and that got him into hot water more than once over the years. But the average small-town Canadian usually knew exactly what he meant.
Many people in this country, especially in the heartland outside of the big cities, responded positively to his raw honesty and love of hockey and country. They knew he meant every word he said. They love Canada as much as Cherry does and want to maintain the positive traditions that made this country great in the first place.
Despite Cherry sticking up for him in the past, Ron MacLean did not return the favour and, the next night threw Cherry under the bus. He apologized to the nation for what Cherry said on a Sunday night Rogers Hometown Hockey Pregame broadcast. But Cherry’s not like that. I can probably guess what happened when the network spoke to Cherry: they asked him to apologize, and he refused. He probably said he had no reason to apologize for anything because he meant every word he said. And that finally gave the network the long-awaited excuse to fire him.
Don Cherry is an Umpire in the great game of life. He calls them as he sees them, whether you like it or not. And once he makes the call, he won’t back down from it no matter what, especially when he thinks he’s right—a rare and courageous quality in a public figure in this day and age.
Despite only having a pulpit of seven minutes a week to speak over the years, Don Cherry became an icon in this country. Whether you love him or hate him, Saturday nights in Canada since he was fired have not been the same.
(P.S. Remember to support the veterans and buy a poppy! Lest we forget.)
The latest minutes from Leader Town council
The regular meeting of Council was held on October 1st with Mayor Aaron Wenzel, Councillors Kyle Prosser, Brooke Clary, Albert Heck, John-Mark Bredeson, Travis Feiffer and Dustin Heatcoat, and Administrator Erin Romanuik.
The meeting was called to order at 6:57 pm, the agenda was approved as amended, and the minutes of the September 17 regular meeting of Council, the September 26 General Government committee meeting and the September 30 Recreation and Cultural Services committee meeting were approved as presented.
Mrs. Tena Schneider entered the Council Chambers at 6:58 pm as a delegate. Mrs. Schneider spoke to Council about her nomination for Trustee on the Chinook School Board. Tena exited the Chambers at 7:13 pm.
Council moved to extend the Transfer Station Operator contract for six months.
The 2024 List of Land in Arrears was presented to Council and Council moved to remove from said list any land that has half or less than half of the
2023 arrears owing. The Administrator was also authorized to proceed with acquiring title for the lands listed.
Council moved to a closed session at 8:12 pm to discuss matters in regards to human resources. Council reconvened to regular session at 8:18 pm.
Councillor Clary exited the Chambers at 8:28 pm.
The Administrator’s Report was accepted as presented and the capital and general accounts are to be paid.
Bylaw No. 08/24 being a bylaw of the Town of Leader to establish a fee to appeal assessments was introduced, given three readings and hereby adopted.
Mayor Wenzel adjourned the meeting at 9:12 pm.
Mayor Aaron Wenzel has been re-elected by acclamation, but there are seven candidates vying for the six open councillor positions. Election day is on Wednesday, November 13 at the Leader Community Hall. Polls are open from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Candidates include: Dustin Bischoff, Isabelle Blohm, JohnMark Bredeson, Riley Feiffer, Dustin Heatcoat, Tim Ryerson and Craig Tondevold.
The Great Train Robbery
BY IAN BOXALL President, APAS
November 7, 1885, a historic day in Canada’s economic development with the momentous completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), marked by the driving of the last spike. This pivotal event not only symbolized the physical unification of the country but also ignited a tradition of profitable railways lobbying for governmental support that has persisted for over a century.
Over the span of more than 140 years, Canadian railways have honed their lobbying efforts into an art form, successfully minimizing competition and maximizing freight rates and profits. Their presence and influence on Parliament Hill are notable, often seeming to surpass the time spent there by elected officials and Senators themselves. This has allowed the rail sector to maintain a dominant position in the supply chain, often at the expense of broader market competition and to the detriment of
shippers, particularly those in the agricultural sector.
For example, analyses of rail freight rate competitiveness, as outlined in the recent work commissioned by the Railway Association of Canada, is being criticized for its incomplete and selective data. These criticisms highlight a concern that the railway industry often presents information in a manner that serves its interests, potentially influencing policy, to the detriment of a more competitive rail system. This is evident in Bill S-287, An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (interswitching) introduced in June 2024 in the Senate, where protecting railway profits appears to be the priority.
Addressing these issues requires a comprehensive and transparent review of rail costing to ensure objectivity and competitiveness in the industry. Key to this is the understanding and assessment of the Maximum Revenue Entitlement (MRE), the carbon sur-
charge, the significance of extending interswitching provisions, and the need for freight rate transparency. Each of these factors plays a crucial role in enhancing supply chain efficiency and ensuring the rail system operates in a manner that serves the broader interests of the Canadian economy and its stakeholders.
The MRE’s importance lies in its role in regulating the revenue that railways can earn from the transportation of agricultural products, preventing excessive freight charges that disproportionately affect farmers. Are western Canadian farmers willing to pay an additional $2.3 billion in freight charges if the MRE is lost? Similarly, the projected $80 million railway carbon surcharge this year, paid by Saskatchewan farmers, underscores the necessity for a government policy change. Interswitching provisions and rate transparency are also vital for promoting competition within the rail sector, ensuring shippers have fair access to rail services and can make informed decisions based on clear and accurate pricing information.
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quo where railways accrued nearly $54 billion in excess income over the span of 2013 to 2022? Is it acceptable for these entities to continue utilizing inflation-plus pricing strategies? Furthermore, can we overlook the reality that most Canadian shippers have no meaningful railway competition? Do these outcomes reflect a marketplace invigorated by heathy competition between two railways or the consequences of a duopoly where genuine competition is absent?
Do we stand by while the great train robbery continues, methodically draining the life out of grain farmers and countless shippers across Canada or do we champion a rail system that competes fairly and fosters growth? By tackling the need for a full rail costing review, protecting the MRE, addressing the carbon surcharge, extending interswitching regulations, and enhancing rate transparency, the government can take significant steps toward a more competitive rail system. Such decisive measures promise not only to rejuvenate our agriculture sector but propel the Canadian economy forward. The question remains – are we ready to fight for it?
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Internet addiction: can you recognize it?
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.
Despite its central role in daily life, the internet is a relatively recent communication tool. It became widely accessible around the turn of the millennium, and now, over half of the world’s population uses it. While people are becoming increasingly aware of the risks associated with the internet, such as fraud and identity theft, internet addiction remains a growing concern and isn’t fully understood. Can you recognize an internet addict? Here’s a brief description of this worrying phenomenon.
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.
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.
Symptoms
As technology advances at an unprecedented rate and more and more people rely on the internet for work, entertainment and social interaction, some experts still disagree about what constitutes an internet addiction. However, it can be recognized by observing the negative consequences of excessive internet use on an individual’s life.
For example, an internet addict could:
• Be frequently preoccupied with their online presence
• Become irritable or depressed when they reduce the amount of time they spend online
• Need to spend more and more time online to achieve the same level of satisfaction
3. Offer benefits. Ask your employees what your company could improve and add these to their benefits and perks. For example, you could include group insurance, paid holidays, yoga classes, flexible working hours
parent, you could, among other things:
Create opportunities for your employees to socialize and have fun in a context that doesn’t revolve around work. Use the opportunity to celebrate their successes.
• Observe yourself or open a discussion with your child about their feelings and thoughts about using technology
Employee retention also depends on effective recruitment. Therefore, use a specialized agency to start your talent search today.
• Use alarms to record and monitor connection time
• Set realistic and progressive goals for reducing the amount of time they spend online
• Set aside time for activities with other people
It’s important to stress that the amount of time someone spends online isn’t enough to diagnose an internet addiction. People can lead a balanced life even if they spend considerable time online. However, it becomes problematic when internet use interferes with other aspects of their life.
If you think you’re suffering from internet addiction, or if you’re worried about someone close to you, don’t hesitate to contact the resources in your area.
How to welcome a teleworking employee
• Being unable to reduce their time online despite their best efforts
These symptoms can lead to certain problematic behaviours. If someone’s relationships suffer or they start lying to their loved ones to hide the amount of time they spend online, it’s undoubtedly a sign of an internet addiction. Using the internet to escape feelings of guilt, anxiety, and depression can worsen the psychological effects of this phenomenon. Internet addiction is also often accompanied by physical symptoms such as dry eyes, headaches, backaches, poor personal hygiene and sleep problems.
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
Solicitor for Carol Rideout
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.
For Sale By Tender
lean on and contact if they need help. This will help them feel at ease.
RM of Winslow #319 NW, NE & SE 19-31-21 W3rd 463 Cult Acres, 493,400 Assessment Annual Oil revenue 54,083
• Talk about the company. Describe the company’s mission, values and other information to help the employee develop a sense of belonging.
Solutions
Using internet-connected devices has become a fundamental part of modern life. Internet addiction is a complicated issue that can have various contributing factors. However, certain habits can help reduce the harmful effects of using these devices.
• 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.
3 wells are being abandoned which could reduce Oil revenue 9-10,00 in 3 years
• Present your tools. Familiarize the employee with the tools, software and online platforms the company uses daily.
RM of Oakdale #320
• 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.
SW 18-32-22 W3rd 150 Cult Acres, 157,600 Assessment, Annual Gas Well revenue 3,000
• Offer mentoring. Ensure the new employee knows they have someone they can
Tenders close November 13, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Are you looking for telecommuting employees to join your team? Do business with a recruitment service.
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Refer to: www.edgerealty.ca for tender details or call Brad Edgerton 306-463-7357. sales@edgerealty.ca Kindersley, Sask.
TENDER FOR RENT
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:
NW 24-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $232,500.00)
SW 24-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $269,100.00)
SE 24-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $247,400.00)
450 cultivated acres
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
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 Lyall and Gloria Knorr
Telephone: 306-228-2631
Whether you already work in information technology (IT) or are just starting your studies, here are three qualities essential to your success.
Fax: 306-228-4449
Email: unityoffice@cooperneil.ca
P.O. Box 600 Unity, SK S0K 4L0
1. ANALYTICAL SKILLS
As an IT employee, you’re often required to solve problems. Consequently, you must enjoy challenging yourself and looking for innovative solutions. You must also be inherently curious to stay updated with the latest technologies in a constantly evolving field.
3. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
TENDER FOR RENT
2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
As an individual or
If you want to thrive in IT, you must have exceptional organizational skills. Depending on your job, your colleagues may regularly interrupt you and require you to switch gears constantly. Therefore, you must be well organized and able to multitask to keep up with your workload.
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:
Do you have these qualities? If so, you have everything you need for a long career in this promising field.
IT specialists must be able to communicate with their colleagues and clients. This means you must be good at conveying your ideas, making yourself understood and finding the best moments to do so.
NE 3-35-23 W3rd
(municipal assessment - $168,900.00)
SE 3-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $147,200.00)
It’s rare to get your dream job on the first try. Therefore, if you’re offered an entrylevel position, it’s necessary to ask yourself if it’s a good idea to accept it. Here are some tips to help you decide.
WHEN TO REFUSE
NW 4-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $136,200.00)
NE 4-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $161,900.00)
WHEN TO ACCEPT
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)
If the job is related to your area of expertise and allows you to use and develop your skills, it may be worthwhile. The job may let you explore a field you’re interested in and help you obtain a better position in the future. The offer may also be attractive if there’s room for career development within the company.
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)
If you sincerely doubt that you’ll enjoy your everyday tasks, the job probably isn’t for you. The same applies if most of your skills and educational achievements don’t apply to the job and won’t contribute to your professional development. Finally, it may be best to refuse the position if the salary is significantly lower than your expectations or if the company has a high turnover rate.
Are you having trouble finding a job that suits you? Consult job hunting resources in your area.
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
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
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Telephone: 306-228-2631
Fax: 306-228-4449
Email: unityoffice@cooperneil.ca
P.O. Box 600
Unity, SK S0K 4L0
Saskatchewan Party retains power with fifth consecutive majority government
BY KATE WINQUIST
The Saskatchewan Party celebrated a significant victory as it successfully retained power, achieving a fifth consecutive majority government in the 2024 provincial election. Party candidates triumphed in 35 constituencies, solidifying their mandate from the people of Saskatchewan.
In a speech given from Shellbrook on Monday night, Moe reflected on the electorate’s message, stating, “We’re going to take a little bit of time to reflect on the message that was sent here this evening.”
Leader Scott Moe expressed heartfelt gratitude to the citizens for their support, stating, “Words can never express. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
In contrast, the New Democratic Party (NDP) secured victories in 26 constituencies. As the counting of votes continues, final electoral results are expected later this week.
With this latest victory, the Saskatchewan Party embarks on its fifth mandate and is poised to potentially surpass the second-longest continuous tenure of any government party, which lasted 20 years under the CCF and NDP leaders Tommy Douglas and Woodrow S. Lloyd from 1944 to 1964.
As the 29th Saskatchewan Legislature disbands, the composition stands with the Saskatchewan Party holding 42 seats, the NDP at 14, four independent MLAs, and one vacant seat.
Notably, in the Kindersley-Biggar constituency, Kim Gartner of the Saskatchewan Party was elected with an impressive 77% of the vote, totalling 5,544 votes. Cindy Hoppe of the NDP followed with 1,148 votes, while independent candidate Wade Sara received 282 votes. Darcy Robilliard from the Green Party garnered 114 votes, and Jeff Wortman of the Buffalo Party received 102 votes.
Additionally, Doug Steele retained his seat in Cypress Hills with 5,656 votes, representing 75% of the total. NDP candidate Clare McNab received 1,347 votes, and Doug Wilson from the Buffalo Party tallied 486 votes.
Doug Steele, Cypress Hills MLA
Kim Gartner, Kindersley-Biggar MLA
Donald Francis Longmuir was born September 2, 1944 to John and Emma Longmuir in Cabri, Saskatchewan. He was the fourth child of six children. He attended school in Roseray until grade 2, in grade 3 he began in Kindersley where he eventually graduated from.
Donald Francis Longmuir 1944-2004
During Grade 11 and 12 he drove the school bus and worked at Tisdales while still attending school. He married the love of his life Veronica Seefried in 1971. They were married for 49 years before Veronica passed away. Life has been good to them they had three wonderful sons. Curtis (Brooke) Tristan, Teylor and Presley, Karman (Christina) Lane and Lacey, and Nathan (Amanda) Clayton, Luke and Madison.
These 8 grandchildren made his eyes light up and put a smile on his face. He loved telling them jokes, teasing them and giving them treats. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren. Don ran a radiator repair business for 48 years. He enjoyed the customers especially all the visiting he got in. Don had an uncanny ability to fix anything and had the patience to figure it out. In 2015 he sold the shop in Kindersley, and we all had hoped he would retire. But he had other plans, he redid the shed on the farm and moved everything there. He continued to work on radiators from all over the countryside until 2023. He did fit in some farming, but a radiator always came first.
Donald was predeceased by his wife Veronica, his parents John and Emma Longmuir and his sister Marie and brother David. He is survived by his bother’s Ian and Blair and sister Janet. Donald will be truly missed by his family and those who knew him and shared in his life.
Francis Victor Gillen
December 12, 1951 - October 30, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Gillen who went peacefully while surrounded by his caring family at the Kindersley Hospital. He will be missed by his loving wife, Mavis (Hicke), and his children: daughter Tennille (Eldon Summach) and their children Alexandra, Zayda, William, and Emerson; his son Noel; and daughter Courtney. He is survived by his sisters Lucille Cummer, Lyn Murk, Rosemary Filax, brothers-in-law Brian Hicke (Helen), Marvin Hicke (Wanda) and sisters-in-law Maxine Bevan (Dave) and Candace Forrester (Stewart) and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Paul and Wilma (Park), and parentsin-law Ewald and Ida (Ducek) Hicke, and brothers-
in-law Allan Murk, Art Filax, Dale Filax, and Chuck Cummer.
Frank spent his adult life farming near Dodsland, SK. Besides farming he had several businesses servicing the oil patch. He and Mavis enjoyed spending time with family and friends in the summers at the cabin on Turtle Lake and winters in California. They travelled the world adventuring and site-seeing. His greatest joys in his later years were his grandchildren and attending their piano recitals, baseball games, and hockey games. He was fond of music and seeing live performances. He had a big personality, and he loved to laugh and tell stories.
Funeral Mass was held Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Dodsland.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Kindersley Hospital who took excellent care of Frank in his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dodsland Sports Centre.
“If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.”
A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
in two surrounding communities. On Tuesday, there is a counsellor in Kerrobert and on Wednesday, there is a counsellor in Eston
306-463-1860
IN MEMORIAM
Shawn Miles
Jackson
April 5, 1966 - November 8, 2019
Maybe you died 5 years ago But your memory will forever live in our hearts And in the hearts of those who knew you.
Love, Mom, Dad & family
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!
BROCK
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 5
• Walk This Way 9:30 AM - 11 AM at the Prairieland Community Centre. Everyone is welcome.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
• Kerrobert Composite School will be hosting their annual Remembrance Day Ceremony at the KCS gym. Ceremony starts at approximately 10:50 AM. Community members welcome. Please wear formal attire.
• Kerrobert Courthouse Gallery Show Opening 7 PM upstairs at the Courthouse (433 Manitoba Avenue).
• Walk This Way 9:30 AM - 11 AM at the Prairieland Community Centre. Everyone is welcome.
• Learn to Skate starts November 7th from 4-4:30 PM at the Kerrobert Memorial Arena. Every Tuesday & Thursday. Registration still available.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
• Calcutta Auction following Kerrobert Tigers home opener game 7:30 PM in the Kerrobert Memorial Arena.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
• Remembrance Day Service at the Legion Hall (433 Pacific Avenue). Doors open 10 AM. Service starts at 10:30 AM. Lunch and gathering to follow.
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.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
• Save the Date! Kerrobert’s Annual Christmas Party featuring music from The Bromantics.
- 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.
KINDERSLEY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
• Kindersley Composite School Remembrance Day ceremony at 10:20 AM. Please wear formal attire. The public is welcome to attend.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
• Kindersley Klippers Banger Bingo is Back! Norman Ritchie Centre. Doors & Bar open at 7 PM. Bingo at 8 PM. $50/ person / $400/table. Email kklippersgm@gmail.com to book your table today!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
• SJHL Iron Horse Klippers host the Humboldt Broncos 6 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
• Remembrance Day Service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 10:55 AM. Those marching with the procession should be at the Legion Hall no later than 10:30 AM; those coming directly to the church should be seated by 10:50. Those wanting to lay a wreath can contact Scott Holloway at 306-460-4688.
• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Fallen Heroes: Their Journey Home” 7 PM at Sunset Theatre. Fallen Heroes is a powerful documentary about the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan. This film touches upon some key battles, highlights the war’s impact on Canadians and is a tribute to the courage and bravery of our men and women in uniform. $15 cash at the door.
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 1-855-584-8228. 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.
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
Submit your Upcoming Event to kate@yourwestcentral.com or text 306-463-2211
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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 via text at 306-460-0057 or Sheila Kehrer via text 306-6049044. Come Fly With Us!
- Kindersley Library Lego Club will be held every Tuesday from 3:45-4:45 between November 12 and February 11. For ages 8-14. Registration is limited to 15 children.
LUSELAND
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
• Luseland District School Remembrance Day ceremony 10:45 AM LDS gym.
- 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.
