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Now that February has come and gone, many Kindersley residents are waiting in anticipation for the snow to melt, warmer weather, and time spent at a beach. Well, there’s good news! Plans are underway to construct a beach at the Motherwell Reservoir in Kindersley.

Kim Vogel, Director of Transportation and Environment, said Town Council is looking to provide an outdoor recreational upgrade at the Motherwell Reservoir to provide a space for the community and visitors to use. “Many families do not have the opportunity to leave Kindersley and travel to outdoor recreation areas, and this will provide that opportunity right here at home,” she said.

Permits for upgrades to the area have already been received from the Water Security Agency (WSA) Aquatic Habitat Protection and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. “This will ensure that the upgrades taken will protect and provide a better environment for our natural body of water and all aquatic species,” Vogel reported.

The area will provide water access for non-powered water sports such as paddle boating, paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking. “We are working towards providing better water quality and ensuring the aquatic habitat (including fish and aquatic plants) is well taken care of,” Vogel explained.

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Pop89 Lent for the Bent

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orty days and forty nights of fasting, alms and prayers. That’s Lent, in a nutshell. It starts with Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, where we take the opportunity to do it up big tonight, because tomorrow we’ll be living clean for the next five weeks.

I’ve been to New Orleans for the Jazz and Heritage Festival, and it is The Most sublime sensually sublime I’ve ever had - there’s live music everywhere, and they invite you to join in. People barbecue on their front lawns, and they invite you, too! But Mardi Gras can get a little crazy, thanks to drunken tourists who stagger about and yell at women, “show us your tits!”

To my thinking, that kind of Mardi Gras-ing has a touch of the addict in it, as in: “Fine, if I’m going to rehab tomorrow, if I must abstain and sober up in the morning, I’m binging tonight.”

Kind of like a guy who gets laid at a stag party the night before his wedding, do it now while I can. If that’s what marriage portends for you, perhaps don’t tie the knot?

Back to Lent. Fasting is meant to alert us to hunger, our deeper hungers and the very real hunger of others. Rather than spend over $5 on a latte we could give alms for the poor. Lent reminds us that the spiritual path is one of subtrac-

tion, not addition, of emptying, of lightening the load. Fasting is also a way to bring on visions and continues to be used in many traditions by various cultures all over the world. Suffice it to say, it’s not just a quick weight-loss scheme, which is how it’s most often undertaken in our consuming binge-purge culture.

As I age my desire to be serene trumps my need to be skinny. So I’m more motivated to give up certain foods for Lent than I am to fit into a smaller dress. But what I really want to fast from this Lent is my need to be important, my urge to make a significant mark in the world, to see my name in print.

It’s not that I shouldn’t have goals as a writer; I just don’t want to be pinning my serenity and sense of worth on it. I yearn for a life free of anxiety and worry over petty details, like whether or not someone approves of me or do I look fat in this?

Lent is not a time of punishment, but it is a time of relinquishment. It is not a time to prove that I am holier than thou, but it is a time to widen my scope to include others who are suffering. With every Lent, I get a broader sense of what this season is really all about. It’s a time to undo the kinks and release the resentments, to straighten out the parts of me that have gotten all bent out of shape.

I was thinking on these things when I scurried to Diana’s to feed her cats.

These cats are not fasting, they are well-

cared for, with two squares a day and plenty of fresh water. Lately, the weather bureau has been issuing daily “bitter cold” warnings, so I’ve had to break the ice in their bowls and add boiling water.

Today, while waiting for the kettle to boil, I flipped through a book on Diana’s kitchen table. It’s called “Buddha’s Brain,” and it’s by Rick Hanson, who is both a Buddhist and a neuroscientist. “The brain,” he writes, “detects negative information faster than positive information.” Therefore, “negative events also have more impact than positive.” And “bad information carries more weight.” So, it’s not just me! “Your brain is built more for avoiding than approaching because it’s the negative experiences, not the positive ones, that have generally had the most impact on survival.”

And that’s why, according to Hanson, when it comes to human relationships, it takes five positive interactions to overcome the effect of a single negative one. Of course, it’s not an exact science. Some of us never get over bad behaviour, convinced others intentionally mean to harm us. But “we should be careful about attributing intentions most of the time, we are just bit players in other people’s dramas.”

Today is Ash Wednesday, when the priest rubs ashes on our foreheads to remind us that our days are numbered.

That we began as dust and end as dust.

I once did an interview with my friend and priest, Fr. Pat. We squatted around his hibachi while he burned last year’s Palm Sunday palms to make this year’s Ash Wednesday ashes. He told me his father once said to him: Pat, you’re either going to become a priest or you’re going to jail. Fr. Pat is my kind of priest.

He also told me God comes disguised to us as our lives, and if you pay attention, you will spot the many ways the spirit is trying to grab you through so-called coincidences. “Like the night my friend died. I walked to my car and thought how she was some kind of wonderful.

Then I started the ignition, and blasting out of the radio was Grand Funk Railroad singing ‘some kind of wonderful.’”

Lent, at the very least, is an excuse to work free of the holds all our nasty habits have over us, including getting bent out of shape over someone else’s dramas and using those dramas as an excuse to reach for the bottle or the cake or the chatline. So, I guess it’s no coincidence that Lent is like rehab. No one wants to do it, but after forty days, we, at least, get a taste of what it feels like to be clean.

“Renunciation is the antithesis of clinging, the radical path to happiness,” writes Hanson. Give up being important. Renounce seeking approval. Sage advice from a Buddhist in my first week of Lent.

CTF taking legal action to force feds to disclose who stayed in $6K hotel room

By Ryan Thorpe The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is launching a legal challenge with the Office of the Information Commissioner to force the government to disclose who stayed in the $6,000-per-night luxury hotel suite during Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.

The CTF filed an access-to-information request for documents showing who stayed in the room. But the government redacted the name of the individual in question, citing security concerns and a clause in the Access to Information Act that prohibits the release of personal information.

“As a matter of principle, the government owes taxpayers transparency,” said Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the CTF. “Taxpayers paid the

bills, and we deserve to know who wasted our money staying in the $6,000-per-night hotel room.”

Canada sent a sizeable delegation to Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral in London in September 2022.

The delegation included Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family, Governor General Mary Simon, four former prime ministers, two former governors general and three First Nations leaders, among others.

In October 2022, the Toronto Sun reported the delegation expensed nearly $400,000 in hotel costs alone, including the $6,000-per-night “River Suite” at the Corinthia Hotel.

The Corinthia is described as “one of the top luxury hotels in central London,” and the

$6,000-per-night suite boasts a view of the River Thames, a marble bathroom and “complimentary butler service.”

“Several top-shelf hotels including The Four Seasons, The Langham, The Savoy, even the Shangri La all offer lower prices than the Corinthia,” according to the Toronto Sun. In response to questions from the Toronto Sun, the gov-

ernment refused to identify the individual who had stayed in the River Suite.

Soon after, a spokesperson for Governor General Mary Simon – who was then in hot water over runaway costs on her March 2022 trip to the Middle East – confirmed she did not stay in the River Suite.

This week, the Toronto Sun reported that bureaucrats in Global Affairs drafted several responses to media requests on the matter, but were ordered not to respond by political staff in Minister Melanie Joly’s office.

Last fall, the CTF filed an access-to-information request seeking documents naming the person who stayed in the River Suite. The CTF received a response, but the name in question had been redacted.

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The government cited clauses “16(2)” and “19(1)” of the Access to Information Act when justifying its decision to redact the name, which relate to “security” and “personal information,” respectively.

A lawyer representing the CTF has filed an official complaint with the OIC, seeking to compel the government to release the unredacted records.

“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to come clean and tell taxpayers who stayed in the River Suite,” Terrazzano said. “You don’t get to be prime minister and hide how you spend our tax dollars.”

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Legal isn’t always what’s right

he cartoon illustration is of a balloon flying over Ottawa. “It’s a foreign spy balloon, to gather intelligence,” the elderly lady says to her husband. He responds, “Boy, did they ever come to the wrong place!”

In this place, we are receiving daily and hourly news reports from a highly government-regulated media. Consequently, their reports are presented through the lens of a liberal narrative.

Bill C-11 would only serve to amplify this situation, as it would also seek to control what we access on the internet.

“Not only would people need to lobby to get their voices heard on online, It would unleash an orgy of paid lobbyists to influence bureaucrats in order to have their algorithms on the internet manipulated in their favour so they get higher priority,” Pierre Poilievre explained in an online post.

Canadians need to be free to express themselves and their concerns. One of those Canadian voices is Faytene Grasseschi, who is recognized as a mobilizer and influencer. She interviews various guests who speak about topics that are often ignored.

“Lack of awareness is why so many people were shocked when a 38-week baby was aborted in a Montreal hospital on February 2,” she said. “Both my children were born before this time and were strong and healthy. And there are so many people who are waiting to

adopt new born babies. People can’t believe that this actually happened.”

Silence on this topic results in an uneducated public who may not know the whole story. In 1988 the Supreme Court of Canada struck down the law on abortion as unconstitutional. At that time, they commissioned parliament to bring forth a new law in light of the void created by the strike down. Since that time, no parliament has successfully brought forth a law. Therefore, in the absence of a law, all abortions become legal.

“Legal isn’t always what’s right,” noted one of Faytene’s guests, Dr. Will Johnston from B.C. “We have a society that has accepted the rational that you are declared human at birth, but if you’re two weeks away from being born that’s difficult to rationalize.”

Mike Shouten is the director of ‘We Need a Law’ advocacy group. He was also interviewed by Faytene, and noted other liberal democracies similar to Canada, have protection at some point in the pregnancy. He listed Holland, Switzerland and U.K. as examples, which have a variety of laws.

When asked why parliament doesn’t have a will to bring forth a law, Dr. Johnston replied, “Any government sees it’s such a divisive issue, so their inclination is not there; they would rather not deal with it. And yet we face a situation that is so undeniable.”

The situation may be undeniable,

but it is ignored by both government and media. Meanwhile, doctors like Dr. Laura Lewis are working with pregnancy care centres, helping women who are dealing with addictions, homelessness and other challenges. Dr. Johnston said, although her organization has been incredibly helpful, it’s under serious attack. He said he found it concerning that “We have an official political philosophy that wants to persecute and degenerate these centres. People need to be aware that they need our support.”

“The fact that we need to continue to talk about having a law is outrageous for a country like ours. It’s just not a civilized country,” he said. “It would be a sad day for the Canadian public, if all physicians who had a set of principles, were presumably forced to do things they thought were greatly wrong.”

Does the recent example of the 38week old baby fall into that category?

Why are so few people talking about this? Faytene is one of the few who is willing discuss the issue.

Mike Shouten observed, “What we’re seeing here is the refusal of lawmakers to deal with this topic and legislate properly is forcing ethics committees and doctors to grapple with something they shouldn’t need to grapple with. We need to respond appropriately.”

“Take a minute to call your elected officials,” Faytene advised. “If we don’t let them know, they’ll think we just

don’t care. These conversations are not comfortable, but they are critical. When people get informed and allow their hearts to feel the gravity of the situation and then take action, this is where we can truly see the change that our nation needs. Together we can have a great impact.”

Hello Kate, I am writing to express how much I enjoy, and am challenged by, the articles written by Madonna Hamel in her Pop 89 column in The Oyen Echo. I find her writing shows humour, a deep love of her family and friends, and such an interesting array of topics. The article in the February 21/2023 issue was excellent. I am currently in a book study for Lent focused on deep listening and the sounds of the desert. This article completely reinforced all the learnings we have taken from the book thus far. Thank you so much for including this author’s unique and refreshing writing. I look forward to reading Madonna’s work each week.

PS Can you please pass on my appreciation to Madonna Hamel on her articles. Thank you very much.

Take care, Lee Switzer, Sibbald, AB

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St Paul’s United Church serves up pancakes

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On Tuesday, February 21st, a crew at St. Paul’s United Church in Kindersley were busy flipping pancakes to serve all the people who came through their doors. The occasion was Shrove Tuesday, which takes place precisely 47 days, or six weeks before Easter Sunday.

Some refer to the day as ‘Pancake Day,’ but regardless of the name it’s given, it always takes

place the day preceding the first day of Lent (Ash Wednesday).

It’s celebrated in many Christian countries, taking place on a different date each year, depending on when Easter falls. Although the date changes, the menu remains the same - pancakes.

Some people in parts of England also celebrate by having pancake races. Participants race down the street carrying a frying pan with a cooked pancake, flipping it as they run. It’s an entertaining tradi-

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tion derived from an entertaining story that may or may not be accurate. The story is told that a British woman was making pancakes and heard the church bells ring. Rather than be late, she brought her frying pan and pancake to church with her.

Fortunately, there was no need for the folks in Kindersley to bring their frying pan to the church on Shrove Tuesday because the pancakes and sausages were ready to be served and eaten.

Selena Edmunds from Kindersley enjoys making home remedies, much like her relatives from generations past would have done. It’s one of the many hobbies she enjoys, as evident by her social media group entitled ‘what is she up to now .’She’s always up to something, whether taking care of her garden towers or tending to her outdoor plants during the summer.

What she’s up to now is whipping up batches of body butter and salve. The salve is made of natural ingredients, including organic lavender, infused olive oils, local bees wax and topped with a sprinkle of organic lavender buds.

“Infusing herbs can take quite a while, depending on the method I use,” Selena said. The end product helps with headaches when the salve is massaged on one’s temples or on the back of the neck. It also provides conditioning for dry skin and relaxes tired muscles.

“I grew up with my mom making a lot of homemade remedies,” Selena explained. For the past two years, she’s been doing a lot of reading about different herbs and products that can be made. She’s also taken some online courses to learn more about the process and how to extract properties from plants.

“I started looking at what was in my yard,” Selena said, explaining how her newfound hobby got started. Like most of us, she discovered an abundance of dandelions in her yard. “I love making dandelion jelly,” she said. She makes the jelly by soaking dandelion blossoms in water overnight, straining them and using the water to make the jelly. The blossoms can also be used to make tea, while the long tap root can be used to detox your liver. And the leaves are edible too. “If you look at the ingredients on spring mix blend salad, you will find dandelion leaves listed,” Selena said.

“I had been looking into the different properties of tallow and decided to make some body butter,” she said. “The first batch I made was from beef fat, which I had rendered.”

Rendering is the process in which the fat is melt-

ed and strained to remove the impurities so the water separates from the fat. This is repeated several times.

“It’s a tedious process, but the end result is pretty amazing,” Selena said. “I have different herbs that I have infused in oils, which I mix with the tallow, so it has some extra properties.” Selena buys some of the herbs, but she also grows some herbs.

She said the end product, whipped tallow body butter, is light and airy, excellent for dry skin. Its compatibility with the body’s biological composition allows complete absorption and nourishment while repairing damaged skin and its suppleness. Any extra tallow can be cut up into small pieces and frozen for future use.

Although she makes all her remedies for her own use, close friends and family have come to enjoy them as well. “I now have a waiting list; it’s kind of neat,” she said. “I say here ... try this; see if it works for you, and it goes from there.”

And what will Selena be up to next? She’s planning to make some lavender lotion bars, a product people may have made decades ago. “My gramma used to do this kind of stuff. It’s actually kind of neat to watch it come back,” Selena said.

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Independent Grain and Special Crops Market Analysis As individuals, we often become amazed at the diverse and captivating conversations that can arise from meeting someone randomly. Every person possesses a unique talent, skill, or perspective that can be shared and enjoyed by others. Reflecting on these conversations, one can marvel at how they begin, where they lead, and the nuggets of information or lessons learned along the way. It is not necessary to agree with every perspective presented to appreciate the benefits of the conversation. Often, the individual and conversation become even more attractive by inquiring about and attempting to understand the other person’s perspective. This is a habit that we can all develop and encourage others to try.

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Lloydminster Agri-Visions trade show as a session speaker and vendor. Presenting to a larger audience was an excellent opportunity to develop public speaking skills and articulate responses during the question-and-answer portion of the session. During the event, I engaged in a variety of conversations with attendees, including an intelligent gentleman who asked me a series of questions about sell or hold recommendations. Although the market for these commodities was consolidating sideways with no clear trend, I did my best to explain this and invited him to continue the conversation at my booth. This led to a 45-minute discussion that went down several rabbit holes unrelated to grain marketing, revealing that he was neighbors with two of my university roommates.

This experience is just one example of what I love most about the agriculture industry - the opportunities to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

During another conversation, a gentleman inquired about my topic of discussion, and I could tell he was intelligent. I invited him to my booth, and we discussed grain marketing briefly before he shared stories of his and his wife’s world travels, particularly their experiences in Rwanda and Cambodia and the genocides that took place in those countries. In yet

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another conversation, a gentleman shared stories of his father’s World War II experience serving on airfields in the UK. These conversations serve as a reminder to appreciate the peace and stability that we enjoy in our country.

Despite the common advice to avoid eye contact with a wolf, I have found that making eye contact and exchanging pleasantries with people can open the door to a smile and a conversation. During one such encounter, a friendly, slim, well-dressed rancher walked by my booth, and we engaged in a conversation that eventually turned to a discussion of childhood and adult obesity.

Conversations with young people can be particularly insightful, as they offer fresh perspectives and new ideas. At the trade show, a young college-aged lady approached me, requesting to use the content of my presentation for her college essay.

She shared that she markets her family farm’s grain with her 85-year-old grandfather, who has had a DTN machine in his house for over 30 years.

These types of interactions highlight the fascinating stories and unique experiences that people have to share.

In summary, these random encounters and conversations remind me of a quote from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland”: “One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. ‘Which road do I take?’ she asked. ‘Where do you want to go?’ was his response. ‘I don’t know,’ Alice answered. ‘Then,’ said the cat, ‘it doesn’t matter.’” To me, this is what life is all about - meeting people, engaging in random conversations, going down rabbit holes, and seeing where it takes us. Everyone has a story to tell, and we have no idea what that could be. People are interesting, and life is good.

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The Beef Expo, sponsored by Big Country Ag Society, was again a big success. It takes a huge amount of volunteer hours to plan, prepare and set up the two-day event. Committee members, the 4-H, ag society, along with the community all pulled together to make it happen. And, of course, the judges always play a big role.

Barclay Smith was the conformation judge for the youth show. Barclay and his wife and kids have been raising purebred Simmental cattle for 25 years. He enjoys every opportunity to adjudicate livestock and work with junior livestock exhibitors. He has judged

multiple 4-H, youth and open shows across much of Alberta.

Dianne Westerlund was the showmanship judge for Sunday’s youth show. She is a former 4-H’er, 4-H parent and assistant 4-H Beef Club Leader. She and her husband, Tim run purebred horned Herefords under the Diamond T brand. Dianne has also managed the Chinook Applied Research Association for many years.

There were three panel judges for the pen show: Steve Bignell, Doug Norris and Cal Logan. Cal and his family operate Logan Ranching near Oyen. They have a busy household, as his wife, Dr. Tracey Logan, is a vet at the Oyen Vet Clinic. Cal’s contribu-

tion to the Beef Expo was greatly appreciated.

Steve Bignell of Bignell Cattle Company has four generations living in the same yard at Youngstown, AB. When Steve and his wife aren’t busy at home ranching, they can be found at the hockey rink cheering on their three boys.

Sibbald’s own Doug Norris has been a farmer and rancher his whole life and just recently retired. Doug started 4-H at 13 years of age and has continued to enjoy it with his children and now his grandchildren. He has shown cattle in Calgary, as well as Regina, and still enjoys cattle shows and sales.

A big shout-out to all the judges and volunteers for all their work.

The three panel judges for the pen show at the Beef Expo are pictured. From l-r: Doug Norris, Steve Bignell, Cal Logan.

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KERROBERT Canadians may play huge President’s Cup role FIRE & RESCUE

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pan, Tom Kim and Sungae Im • Super Bowl halftime of South Korea, Adam Scott of entertainer Rhianna sold a Australia and Christiaan BeT-shirt for $60 that said: “Rihen Nick Taylor of Ab- zuidenhout of South Africa are hanna Concert Interrupted by botsford battled Scot- virtual locks for Weir’s team, a Football Game, Weird but tie Scheffler down the stretch at there’s still plenty of room for Whatever.” the recent Waste Management talented Canadians. The over• Broadcaster Colt Knost Phoenix Open, he won $2.2 all skill pool has been weakon the raucous 16th hole at the million and propelled himself ened by LIV Golf, which has Waste Management Phoenix into fifth place on the PGA recruited former International Open: “We’ve got a loaded leaTour’s money list. His dramat- stars Cam Smith, Marc Leishderboard and a loaded gallery.” ic success also moved him into man and Joaquin Niemann.

Comedy guy Steve • 77th position in the Official Unless there’s a change in proGolf World Ranking list, giv- tocol, those LIV players will be Burgess of Vancouver: “This ing Canada an unprecedented ineligible for the President’s year’s Super Bowl stats will be five players in the top 77.

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Lee scheduled for Royal Chelsea Kissick Wyatt Knorr al Golf Club, where Canada’s played in Canada, with Weir as Back in 2007, when the Presi- on the controversial holding Mike Weir will captain the In- the captain, there will be tre- dent’s Cup was last played in penalty against Philly’s James ternationals. mendous public pressure on Canada (at Royal Montreal), Bradberry that was the decidTwo Canadians — Corey him to have as many Canadi- the U.S. was victorious, but ing factor in KC winning the Conners and Taylor Pendrith ans on the team as realistically fans were proudly singing O Super Bowl: “Mothers tuck Canada as they watched Weir their newborns into their cribs — made the International team possible. when it was held in Australia The U.S. side is 12-1-1 all- defeat Tiger Woods in singles with more aggression than on Sunday. in 2022 and there’s reason to time in the President’s Cup, play Back row (Left to Right) Bradberry showed on that We’reFlueny, still 19 months believe all five could be chosen and will be the overwhelming Garrett Jaydenaway Olfertplay.”

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Child at Heart

By Michelle Deminick No matter our age we still have a child that dwells within us. It is important to let your inner child have fun. Sometimes as we grow and age we have so much responsibility that we forget how to play and enjoy life. Life for many might feel like a chore, we have so many things we have to do and accomplish.

We wake up, shower, get ready, eat, drink coffee and head to work. By the time we get home we may feel exhausted but our day is not over, we still have to cook supper, clean, spend time with the kids, that we often forget about ourself and what we need.

Take a moment and ask yourself what your little child liked to do when they were young that you can bring into your life right now and at this very moment? You might say, “I can’t do that, I am an adult.”

What most people may not know is if we have had trauma as a child, had to grow up fast and had no time to play, or maybe have not grown up fully and decided to not have any responsibil-

ities in life. All these example and more has left our inner child sad, lost and unloved. No matter how old we are, our inner child is still with us and wanting to be paid attention to and show them love and compassion. Paying attention to our inner child and their needs is an important way to take care of us, it is self care for the soul.

As an adult and a facilitator here at Canadian Mental Health Association, I teach participants who come and take part in classes, groups and courses about how beneficial self- care and loving your inner child and having fun is to your mental health and wellness.

I try to be a positive role model and show others that I still have fun

and will play at the park with my grand-daughter or dance and sing around my house.

Play is essential for our mental health and well being. If you are finding yourself having a stressful day, stop and ask yourself what can I do for myself that is fun and brings me joy. I guarantee your stress will diminish fast when you engage with your child self as you feel a sense of freedom, you will smile more, laugh more, and enjoy life more.

Try it today, you will thank me!

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TOWN OF OYEN - SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

The Town of Oyen is seeking energetic, qualified lifeguards to join our pool crew this summer! All applicants must have a minimum of a current NLS Pool Certification and First Aid, CRPC & AED Certification (or be willing to obtain).

ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER The Assistant Pool Manager will be responsible to provide leadership to the pool staff and to work effectively to ensure the successful scheduling and overall operations of the pool facility. Applicants will have a clear working knowledge of lifeguarding, pool maintenance and pool safety requirements.

Applicants should have excellent public relation skills and be willing to work a variety of shifts in the pool facility based on a 40-44 hour work week.

SENIOR & JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS Senior and Junior Lifeguards duties will include but are not limited to the overall aquatic program operation of the pool, performing lifeguard and instructing duties as required, janitorial duties, minor maintenance work, operating all equipment integral to the operation of the pool and any other duties assigned by the Recreation Director or the Pool Manager. Successful applicants will have a clear working knowledge of lifeguarding, pool maintenance and pool safety requirements.

ASSISTANT JUNIOR LIFEGUARD Duties will include but are not limited to the overall aquatic program operation of the pool, performing shadow lifeguarding duties as required, janitorial duties, minor maintenance work, operating all equipment integral to the operation of the pool and any other duty as assigned by the Recreation Director and/or Assistant Recreation Director/Facility Manager. The Assistant Junior Lifeguard must have Bronze Medallion or Bronze Cross Certification.

The Town of Oyen offers financial assistance to current high school and post-secondary students who wish to pursue employment opportunities with the Shirley McClellan Aquatic Facility. For more information, please contact the Town Office at 403-6643511.

Offering Competitive Wages. Wages will vary depending on certifications and trainings completed.

These positions are summer employment opportunities. Applicants MUST BE WILLING to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

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PARKS AND RECREATION General duties will include but are not limited to mowing grass, ball-park maintenance, painting, watering trees and weed whipping. Other duties may be assigned by the Recreation Director that include planning and managing community project initiatives.

The Town of Oyen is committed to providing students with the opportunity to gain relevant experience in a broad scope of work.

Qualifications: Understand and follow instructions and directives Ability to write and communicate effectively Conducts good time management and organization skills Able to perform manual labour for extended periods (lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling) Hours of Work: Monday thru Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Offering Competitive Wages.

Please forward resumes to recreation@oyen.ca or drop it off in person at the town office.

Note* These positions are summer employment opportunities. Applicants must be willing to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

GENERAL LABOUR General duties will include but are not limited to gathering/mapping asset information, painting and repairing signs, fire hydrants and curbs, pothole filing, mowing, weed whipping, cemetery maintenance, cleaning of equipment and buildings, and other duties assigned by the Public Works Foreman.

Qualifications: Proficiency using a computer and the necessary programming Work collaboratively with all other Town employees Must be highly motivated and able to work independently yet remain a member of the team Physical ability to lift, carry, or put away items up to 50lbs Have or be willing to obtain First Aid Certification and WHMIS Hours of Work: Monday thru Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

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Building stronger Alberta communities Alberta’s government is providing more than $38 million in community grants to help non-profits enhance public facilities and community-based social programs.

By building strong and vibrant communities, Albertans have access to a range of opportunities to connect with their neighbours, learn new skills and get involved in local activities.

“Every day, community and non-profit groups make a difference in the lives of Alberta families, and I am so pleased that our government has the ability to support their work. These community grants are important for their ability to offer safe spaces and quality programming to Albertans of all ages for years to come.”

- Danielle Smith, Premier Through the Community Facility Enhancement Program, Alberta’s government is directing $31.3 million to help upgrade or build 226 public-use facilities across Alberta. These facilities include local food banks, recreation centres, animal shelters, parks and other non-profit facilities.

Additionally, through the Community Initiatives Program, $7 million in funding will be provided to 278 non-profit organizations to help deliver programs and projects that create local jobs, support social causes, recreation and culture activities, and create opportunities for Albertans to engage with their communities.

“The non-profit sector plays a fundamental role in maintaining Alberta’s vibrant civil society and building community engagement. We are proud to support their efforts with grants that are creating jobs and improving the quality of life for Albertans.”

- Jason Luan, Minister of Culture “Funding provided through the Community Facility Enhancement Program will enable Immigrant Services Calgary to expand and renovate our physical space to improve service provision, increase the number of newcomers served, and positively contribute to the socioeconomic landscape of Alberta.”

- Casey Kennedy, chief client services officer, Immigrant Services Calgary “Children and their mothers leaving domestic violence deserve the dignity and comfort of a hopeful, healthy space. This generous infusion of funding from the province will help Discovery House make much-needed improvements and renovations to our aging shelter, ensuring a safe space for families to heal from the trauma they have experienced and go on to thrive in

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- Leslie Hill, executive director, Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society “We want to thank the Government of Alberta for this important funding. It will assist Heritage Park in the development of more Indigenous programming and events, as well as to diversify the storytelling we do as an organization.”

- Lindsey Galloway, president and CEO, Heritage Park Society The Community Facility Enhancement Program The Community Facility Enhancement Program provides matching funding to help non-profits upgrade, redevelop, purchase or build public-use facilities. The program’s large grant stream funds projects between $125,000 and $1 million, and the small grant stream funds projects up to $125,000.

Public-use facilities include community halls, recreation facilities, parks and playgrounds, natural areas, sports fields and food banks.

Qualifying projects demonstrate positive community impact, economic benefits, community need, project readiness and organizational sustainability.

The Community Initiatives Program Project-based funding through the Community Initiatives Program can go to project needs such as new programming and event-hosting costs, commercial-use vehicle purchases, website development, technology enhancements and marketing. Qualifying projects must address an immediate community-identified need and demonstrate broad community involvement and impact on diverse groups. Projects are also prioritized for funding based on: • project viability and organizational sustainability • project readiness • economic benefits to the community Operating grants through the Community Initiatives Program support non-profits working to deliver services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Albertans. To qualify, organizations must have a primary mission or objective in: • Providing direct services and programs that address social issues for vulnerable, disadvantaged and at-risk populations.

• Creating equitable access to human, social and economic resources and services for all Albertans.

• Supporting community collaborations in addressing broader human or social issues.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the Town of Oyen gave first reading to Bylaw No. 904-23 on February 14, 2023 at the Special Council Meeting.

An Open House will be held March 1, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Town Office

to openly discuss and inform the public of the proposed area structure plan. A Public Hearing will be formally held on March 14th, 2023 commencing at 6:00 pm.

Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw.

The proposed Bylaw 904-23 can be viewed on our website under Government - Bylaws, or copies may be pick up at the Town Office Monday thru Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm.

Kindly contact Debbie Ross, CAO, at (403)664-3511 for further information.

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Strong Words from Outgoing Ethics Commissioner If being a Member of Parliament has taught me anything, it’s that anything can happen in the world of Canadian politics. And normally the opposition or pundits will call out the Government of the day for some sort of scandal or violation. We expect that and in the current circumstances there is a lot to talk about… however, we are not used to independent Officers of Parliament denouncing the current Government.

For some context, Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion, a Liberal appointee, recently announced that due to health concerns, he would be leaving his post prior to his term being up. He took the opportunity to share some parting words with the national media. What he shared was an emphatic denunciation of the Liberal Government’s lack of regard for ethics laws and

a very direct rebuke for those senior Liberals who disregard ethics laws. In a particularly storing remark, Dion stated: “the act has been there for 17 years for ***** sake, so maybe the time has come to do something different so that we don’t keep repeating the same errors.

After 17 years, maybe we should realize that something is not working.”

Mr. Dion and Canadians have reason to be disappointed. The message to respect Canadians and uphold good governance has not sunk in with the Liberals. Citing an article published by the National Post on February 16th, Mr. Dion found that “no less than five senior Liberals in violation of ethics laws, including Trudeau (again), cabinet ministers Dominic LeBlanc and Mary Ng, former minister Bill Morneau and parliamentary secretary Greg Fergus. The latter

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The sweetheart deals to insiders from Minister Ng and the millions provided to Liberal-friendly McKinsey and Company are just two of the most recent examples. The response is standard after each time they have been caught; deny any wrongdoing, eventually apologize when more information comes to light that exposes what they did, and pledge to learn from their mistakes.

Mr. Dion saw right through Minister Ng’s excuses saying “that’s like if I drive in my car this afternoon and I drive through a red light and then argued with a (police) officer that it was too bad because I should have received training about red lights. It’s a convenient excuse, in my

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Canadians are struggling, recent polling suggests that as many as 67% of Canadians feel that Canada is broken.

And the reasons for this stretch across the spectrum. From the devastating effects of inflation, poorer outcomes on virtually every aspect of government services, the division the Liberals are imposing on our nation, to the disregard for ethics and accountability.

Trust has been eroded in the very foundation of our democratic institutions, and if we don’t take it seriously to repair that broken trust the consequences will be devastating. Conservatives will strengthen ethics laws, improve access to information and government transparency, and while we are in opposition, continue to expose the Liberal corruption that has caused immense distrust between everyday Canadians and their government.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780608-4600, text 403-5755625, or e-mail damien. kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with Damien by following him on social media @dckurek.

If you are in need of assistance regarding a Federal Government program, or need assistance and don’t know where to turn, feel free to reach out to MP Kurek’s office.

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Sibbald Reported by Lee Switzer February 20, 2023

The Crossroads Center at Oyen was very busy this past weekend, February 18 and 19 as Beef Expo was held once more. Sibbald was very well represented.

On Saturday, pen shows exhibited many breeds and groupings of cattle. Highland Park Farms, Marvin and Wanda Molzan, and Clarbyrn Farms, Clark and Byrne Huston and Trent & Marika Lyster attended with pens of commercial heifers. Clarbyrn Farms won second place in the panel judging for the commercial heifer category. In the evening Rob Mundt smoked three briskets for the brisket challenge. The meat was simply amazing. As folks enjoyed the brisket and a beverage, Clark Huston, Jerilyn Norris, and Shaune Switzer entertained the large crowd with live music.

Sunday had the Youth Show with great participation from here again. Cash, Coleman, Camrie, and Cooper Norris, Brandt and Brianna Lyster, and Danica Woods were all showing cattle. Great practice for Achievement Day. Students will enjoy the time off this week with the Family Day holiday and Teacher’s Convention coming up. It will help everyone to catch their breath as life has been so busy with hockey and preparing for dance competitions. Take care all.

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And a note of very good news is that Chris and Kari Lynn Tucker of Acadia Valley became parents on February 20, 2023 with the safe arrival of Wayce Blayne Tucker in Stettler. He weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and is 22 inches long. He is half grown! So that makes Buffalo neighbours Pat and Shelley Kukura first-time grandparents and Michael and Marie Kulyk became first-time great grandparents. Congratulations to all of you.

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The Eatonia Huskies have battled their way to the White Mud Hockey League finals.

They’re now facing the Gull Lake Greyhounds, who finished first-place in regular season play, just a point ahead of the Huskies.

The series comes after the Huskies battled to a 3-1 series win over the Maple Creek Hawks, a formidable opponent. Their clinching game against the Hawks was a 7-4 defeat.

“We played really well. The last game we played against Maple Creek was one of the best of our year. It’s playoff time, and everyone really stepped it up,” said Coach Ryan Adams.

“Overall, our game and intensity ramped up. When we play like that, it’ll be tough for teams to compete.

We needed that attitude to beat Maple Creek.”

He said the major obstacle they faced against the team was how hard they were working to keep it competitive.

“We just don’t have any quit in us.

We knew they’d come out fighting, especially in their home rink. We lost in their rink. We had to come to play,” he said.

He’s excited for the important matchup against the formidable Gull Lake Greyhound team.

“This is going to be a great series.

The two teams who finished first and

second going at it in the finals is great.

We’ve been splitting games with them since the start of the season,” he said.

“They’re a really tough team, and they’re going to come to play. We need to stay the course, play our game, and it’ll be exciting.”

Eatonia has made it to the White Mud finals directly after the team spent some time away from the league.

“This all goes back to the community. We went to Maple Creek and we took a sports bus. Last time we were in Maple Creek, there were close to 100 fans from Eatonia there,” he said.

“We were so loud in their rink. Our own rink is always full, and it’s so exciting to play for a crowd. Someone told me it’s been close to 40 years since the Huskies made it to the finals. That amps us up.”

He knows how big the stakes are, but he says the team has a great chance against the Greyhounds. The Greyhounds came away with a 10-2 triumph on Sunday, February 26th.

Despite the game one setback, Adams isn’t throwing in the towel just yet.

“The guys are excited right now. We know the work this will take. We refuse to count ourselves out. If we play our game, our chances are great,” he said.

“It’s been a really fun season. I keep saying this year has been incredible and fun, and that’s the main thing. We can pack the rink and fight hard.”

The next game is Saturday, March 4th, 2023, at 7 p.m. in Eatonia.

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The Eston Ramblers blanked Birch Hill in two games to push forward in the SHA provincials.

With a 6-5 win on February 18 and a 5-4 overtime victory over the weekend, they’ve successfully made it to round two.

“Birch Hills is a team that plays hard and well.

Defensively they don’t give up much, and we had to capitalize on our chances,” said Eston player Cam Oliphant.

“That first 6-5 game was intense. It was really back-and-forth. We realized how unfamiliar with that team we were.

Making adjustments after learning about a team puts you in a good spot.”

In SVHL playoffs, the Ramblers pushed past the Loreburn 19ers to get to round two against the Kyle Elks.

“We played that first series well. We had a good game-plan, and we did a good job executing.

It was nice to come out on top,” he said.

“We needed some confidence and to stick to our structure. It worked, and now we’ve had success. If we play our way and find our stride, good things happen.”

In Game One, the Kyle Elks downed the Ramblers 5-3 in Kyle’s rink. Eston goals includ-

ed Cam Oliphant, Carter Berg, and Gavin Halter-Metcalf. Though it was 2-1 Kyle after the first, a flurry of three goals in the second left the score at 5-2. Halter-Metcalf’s lone marker in the third wasn’t enough.

“Kyle works hard.

They take away their share of the ice. They don’t throw pucks through the middle. They get them low and grind it out. We need to bring full effort,” said Oliphant.

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Yager was chosen by the premier. The panelists were chosen by Yager.

Smith said in a release, “I’m excited to bring together these skilled and experienced energy experts to help us plot a path forward for Alberta’s energy sector. We all know the world needs long-term energy solutions that are responsible, reliable and affordable. Now is the perfect

time to create a panel of experts to look ahead to the future of our energy sector and how we can meet global energy needs in the years ahead.”

The advisory panel will engage with relevant ministries including, but not limited to, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, the Ministry of Affordability and Utilities, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction to ensure collaboration across government, in consultation with industry stakeholders. The panel will conduct research, gather input from experts, prepare analysis and generate recommendations in consultation with relevant ministries.

Yager said in a release, “I’m proud to lead this talented and dedicated group of leaders as, together, we develop a vision for the province’s energy future. Industry leaders are already commercializing innovative emissions-reduction technologies and leading the way in tackling the world’s biggest energy challenges.

Our task will be to lay out clear recommendations that ensure this work is supported and continues well into the future.”

Asked by Pipeline Online on Feb. 17 what the panel would be looking at, Yager’s answer was simple: “Everything.”

He added “The premier has a strong interest in decarbonization and the energy transition.”

Yager’s writings, for Energy Now, the Canadian Energy Centre, and Pipeline Online in recent years have been unapologetically in favour of continued oil and gas development and exploration, and critical of those who assail the industry and its importance.

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His analysis delves deep into the meaningful issues facing the energy industry. These are not short soundbites, folks, but well-reasoned, full meat-and-potatoes pieces that get to the bottom of the issues.

Yager has also tried his hand at politics, and was president of Alberta’s Wildrose Party from 2012 to 2014 and an MLA candidate in 2012.

His 2019 book, From Miracle to Menace – Alberta, A Carbon Story, explains how Alberta’s massive oil and gas industry came to be, the enormity of the planned financial dislocation, and how Alberta, and Canada, can meet the climate challenge without committing economic suicide. Yager’s writings are also carried by EnergyNow.ca, Business in Calgary, the CBC and Canadian Energy Center. Yager’s current content is provided by the Canadian Energy Centre.

However, it is unlikely he will continue writing while in this position.

A final report from the council will be completed by June 30. Alberta has a fixed election date, and the next Provincial General Election is scheduled to be held on May 29, 2023

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Provinces urge agency to reconsider pesticide ruling The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan EMPLOYMENT are urging the feder- OPPORTUNITY al Pest Management RegThe Rural Municipality ulatory Agency (PMRA) of Snipe Lake #259 is now accepting to reconsider its decision applications for: Seasonal Scraper operator on a crucial insecticide Seasonal grader operator, for farmers. and Seasonal The PMRA recently mechanic Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license & and changed approved uses provide, with the application, a driver’s abstract. for lambda-cyhalothrin, A Criminal Record Check will be requested of the successful applicant.that Excellent Wage and Benefits an effective pesticide Package including plan are provided many farmers rely on pension to Nate Horner to the successful candidate. control grasshoppers Application forms areand available at the RM office or at are - How also total Positions Available to join our team fleaImmediate beetles.

RM of Snipe Lake No. 259 topossible Apply food production impacts &in must be received by 5:00 Area p.m. the Provost/Macklin Among other changes, Friday, March 24th, considered. of worldwide the pesticide can no lon-2023into abetime Drop off Winch applications or resumes with all pertinent Truck/Tractor Drivers food insecurity. ger be used for any crop information to: “At a time when our that may endCertified up as liveJourneymen or RM OF SNIPE LAKE NO. are 259 farmers finally findstock feed. As Picker/Crane a result, Apprentice Truck Operators BOX 786. ESTON, ing SK. their S0L 1A0 footing after a its* Certified manufacturers have Journeyman orcouple Apprentice PHONE FOR INFORMATION Swampers/Labourers rough of years, pulledPicker their / products Crane Truck Operators 1-306-962-7133 (foreman) this decision could set from Western Canada.

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Growing Through Grief: Guilt

BY ANGELA CLEMENT

for Your Southwest Media Group ____________

I am often surprised by the emotions that come up for me in my grief and the strange ways in which my experience of loss spurs forth something that I need to heal.

I feel as humans we often end up unwinding some type of past emotional trauma that we have bottled up somewhere. As we unwind it something new and beautiful unfolds. Once you recognize this cycle you realize that nothing ever stays forever and the sooner you and weekends and more time with acknowledge and make peace with him. I also sometimes wondered if whatever is coming up, the sooner we just didn’t do the chemotherapy, maybe he would have lived longer, you get to what feels good again.

One of the emotions that has not suffered so much or maybe we come around for me in my own should have tried some other treatgrief is guilt. We are often told ment. Sometimes people feel guilty not to feel guilty by well meaning for not getting over their grief fastfriends and family but guilt is truly er or I have experienced sometimes a normal and common part of grief feeling guilty for starting to enjoy and telling someone they shouldn’t my life despite losing my husband.I feel guilty really does not help ac- think we can put too much of our knowledge them in their grief or own investment into what others help them get through it. Actually, think or maybe more so what we the way to release guilt is to feel think they think. People might tell the guilt and acknowledge that it us how long it should take to get over a loss and if we actually take is there.

Quality Since we might suppress guilt, what they say to heart we start to ourselves. Remember, the let’s talk about guilt so weBoarding can judge & amount of time you grieve is not a bring it out in the open where it Grooming reflection of how much you cared can be released. Recognize when for your for a person and NO ONE actually you are saying or thinking would Dog or Cat! knows what you are going through have, could have or should have. and therefore they have no right to These often point to guilt. I rememcriticize or judge the way you feel, 306-463-3361 ber feeling bad that I did not retire the way you grieve or how long!

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all make different decisions. If you look at the definition of guilt it involves having committed an actual offense. Ask yourself, did you really purposely mean to cause harm? We are doing the best we can to make a decision in the time and space we are in. Can you accept that something may have happened because life is unpredictable and chaotic and actually in so many ways incomprehensible?

Sometimes just the recognition that we don’t have as much control of some circumstances as we think is hard to accept and we find it easier to blame ourselves or someone else for what happens.

To heal, you must learn to acknowledge the guilt. I find it really helpful to allow myself to have some time alone to just sit and allow my feelings by journaling or just sitting quietly. As I do this I try to be gentle and patient with myself. Finding omeone who you can talk to can also be an effective way to process your guilt. Just telling someone how you feel and having them acknowledge that can help.

Find a good friend, family member, coach or therapist that knows and understands you and supports you the way you need to be supported.

If you are looking for people that understand, I have built an online community that can help acknowledge you and support you in your grief. If you are interested feel free to contact me at awakenyoursouljourney@gmail.com Sending you lots of love, light and healing.

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FOR SALE BY TENDER Tenders will be accepted on the following parcel of land located in the R.M. of Mariposa No. 350, approximately 6 miles North and 7 miles East of Kerrobert, SK:

NE 17-35-21 W3rd (municipal assessment - $124,900.00) - 65 cultivated acres - 30 pasture acres - fenced with dugout - 2022 seeded to cereal crop

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BY TENDER The following lands shall be sold by tender on behalf of Sperle’s Seed Ltd. and Bentley and Jody Sperle Unity, Saskatchewan Land Description NE 27-37-24 W3 NW 32-37-23 W3 in the RM of Grass Lake No. 381 and NW 5-40-22 W3 NE 6-40-22 W3 in the RM of Round Valley No. 410 Conditions of Sale: 1. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

2. Tenders may be for single or multiple quarters.

3. Only tenders submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Sports Tender” will be accepted.

4. Successful bidder to provide a 10% non-refundable deposit by certified cheque, money order, bank draft, or solicitor’s trust cheque within 5 days of notice of bid acceptance.

ALL TENDERS to be submitted on or before NOON on March 27, 2023 in sealed envelopes addressed to: Anwar & Riou Law Office P.O. Box 1900, 210 Main Street Unity, SK S0K 4L0 Phone: 306-228-3778 Fax: 306-228-4228 Email: general@rioulawoffice

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Fr. Rodel Abanto 403-589-9300 shoyen@telus.net 415 - 5th Avenue East Sunday Mass 11:00 am Thursday Mass - 11:00 am (1st Thursday of the month) Friday Mass - 10:00 am 2nd-5th Friday of the month 6:30 pm at Extended Care

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OYEN EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 10:45 am 403-664-2139

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NICHOLS - Fred was born in the Cereal Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nichols on September 15, 1931. Dad succumbed to the ravages of old age at 91 on Feb. 18/2023. But it is fair to say he did not go without a fight. Mom had become his compass in life and when she died in September of 2020, he lost focus and direction in his life. But we remember a better time I’ll let Dad tell you a brief history: “During the last 2 years of attending the Chinook High I was entrusted with driving the school bus owned by Mr. Jim Peacock of Cereal Motors Garage. I considered this a privilege and now feel that it had a definite influence on my feelings towards responsibility to society.

I have always been thankful for the opportunities I received through spending my early years living in a small community, and confess a feeling of inward pride, when asked about my country origin or home town.

Some of the opportunities that come to mind from my youth were the concessions that were

made by the elders, which allowed me to participate in the community activities, namely curling, baseball, hockey, dances, etc.

I married Rose Miller (a nursing aid) from Edmonton, then employed at the Cereal Municipal Hospital on August 11th, 1952. We spent a few years’ farming in the Cereal and Lanfine districts.

I was later employed by the late Bill Adams, at the B.A. Service from 1957 to 1961, and have many enjoyable memories of the Irish wit that was part of the atmosphere of the environment. I have enjoyed employment with the Alberta Gas Trunk Line Company (Nova) from 1961 to 1992, with my family and I living in the following communities of Alberta: Coleman, Drumheller, Turner Valley and Stettler” Dad and Mom moved to Oyen in the fall of 2010, and bought a condo in Oyen Prairie Estates.

Dad was always a farmer at heart and an Oilers fan. His parents insisted their children be educated. He shared that with his children and instilled in us kids a good work ethic and the importance of honesty.

He lived by the philosophy it takes less time to do things right that it takes to explain why you did them wrong and that applied right down to how he signed his name.

He enjoyed fishing with Uncle Bernie and Uncle Mark and later camping with his brothers and sisters. Over the years he earned the nickname Friendly Fred and that’s

how we like to remember him.

Cicero once said… ”The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.”

He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Connie (Don) Fraser of Okotoks, Ab, his son Lyle (Patti) of Lacombe, Ab, his daughter Sherrie (Ray) Rude of Sedalia, Ab, his daughter Laurel Murtha of Cochrane, Ab, his 13 Grandchildren, 27 Great-grandchildren, his brother Pat (Peggy) Nichols, his sister Margaret (Don) Bamber, his brother Ken (Madeline) Nichols, Sister Ruth Wilkie, sisters-in law, brothers-in law and many nieces, nephews, family and dear friends.

He was predeceased by his sister Marion Mc-

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A celebration of life was held on Tuesday February 28th, 2023 at the CJ Peacock Centre in Cereal, AB Funeral arrangements in the care of MacLean’s Funeral Home in Oyen, AB. To leave messages of condolence, or view obituary, please visit ofsmacleans.com

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807 - 9th St. W., Kindersley • 306-463-6707 ACADIA VALLEY * Yoga in The Valley Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Hall. Call/text Jamie 403-548-5146 for more info.

BUFFALO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Tribute to George Jones featuring Duane Steele at the Buffalo Hall.

CEREAL * MONDAYS - Cereal Board of Trade BINGO. Doors open 6:30 PM. Bingo starts 7:30 PM at the CJ Peacock Centre. NO BINGO on February 20th. * TUESDAYS - Cereal Cottages Weekly Coffee Time 9:30 AM * WEDNESDAYS - Cereal Quilting Club meet at the CJ Peacock Centre. Call Joan Pennett for more

info. (Starting back up on January 18th) OYEN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 • Open House 6:00 PM at Town Council Chambers to learn about the proposed Oyen East Industrial Area Structure Plan. Express your interest or concerns and discuss details.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2 • Annual General Meeting for Prairieland Athletic Association 6:30 PM at the Crossroads Centre Meeting Room. Dinner will be provided and everyone is welcome to attend.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9 • Annual General Meeting for the Oyen and District Chamber of Commerce 6:30 PM at the Oyen FCSS Community Centre. Dinner will be provided and everyone is welcome to attend.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 10 • Oyen Skating Club presents “Star Wars” 5:00 PM at the Oyen Arena. All ages event. Free admission.

Booth open. Raffle and prize table.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 • BCAS Rough Stock & Barrels Winter Series at the Crossroads Centre. Highpoint buckles in all events.

Entries and information 403-664-0381.

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 • Fun Night at the Oyen Seniors Centre. Games and socializing. B.Y.O.B. and snacks. 7:00 PM - Midnight. Call Lynda Grudecki 403-664-0908 or Jessie Battrum 403-664-2515 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 • Regular Pot Luck Supper and Meeting for Oyen & District Seniors at the Seniors Centre. * Oyen Town Council meet 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00-9:00 PM in Town Council Chambers.