Former Smiley resident shares memories
BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
On March 25th Shirley Jeffries, a resident at Caleb Village enjoyed celebrating her birthday with family. Shirley was born in 1934 and anticipates celebrating a milestone birthday in 2024.
From her comfortable suite, she recalled her childhood, growing up on a farm twenty-five miles from Nipawin, Sask. She had three brothers, and a younger sister came along when Shirley was 16.
She may have been a child, but she knew her family was experiencing hard times during the Dirty 30s. In the warmer months, she and her siblings walked three miles to school, but in the winter, they took a horse and a sleigh that was equipped with a covering and a wood stove. “I guess it was dangerous, but we managed,” she said.
“When my dad’s mother died, he more or less raised his younger brother,” she recalled. “He lived with us and was like an older brother to me.”
Like all the neighbours, Shirley’s family had a huge garden and raised chickens, cows and pigs. But all the kids had chores to do, and everyone helped out. They worked hard, but every Saturday, they went to town for their big weekly outing.
“School concerts were always a big deal,” she recalled. “And there was always a sports day in the summer.” She
remembers all the school kids riding in the back of a three-ton truck to attend sports days.
One of Shirley’s vivid memories involved an April Fool’s joke her dad pulled on her brother. He carefully emptied a hen’s egg, filled it with oatmeal, decorated it and placed it with the other decorated hard-boiled eggs. “My oldest brother got the egg, cut it open and out came the oatmeal. I remember it like it happened yesterday!” Shirley said.
But her brother also enjoyed playing a trick or two. He would hide one of the pieces when the kids brought out a new puzzle.
Later the family moved into town, where Shirley attended high school and graduated from Grade 12. While her three brothers continued on to become engineers, Shirley chose to become a nurse.
She went to St. Paul’s for three years of training, where she was paid a small amount each year, enough to be able to go to a show and enjoy a treat. Life in the residence was shared with her friends, who all had the same goal. “It was really the best time I can remember,” she said. “I still have some friends from back then.”
After completing her training, she worked at Swift Current and once again lived in residence. “I began working during the polio epidemic,” she explained. “As a nurse, you had to have common sense and a heart for people.”
Shirley’s friends had fun arranging blind dates for her. After going on a few arranged dates, her friends set her up with a nice farm boy. “I agreed but said it’s the last time I’m doing this,” Shirley said. “It was the last time because we ended up getting married six months later.”
Her husband, Lorne worked in the oilfield and moved around a lot before he decided he and his young bride would move to his family’s farm in Smiley. “I changed from being an oil wife to being a farmer’s wife,” Shirley said. They were married five years before starting a family but then had six children in a ten-year period. It was a busy time of raising children, having a large garden and chickens to raise. “We always had cattle, and the kids had to help out. It was a good place to raise kids,”
Shirley and her husband were involved in church activities and a community group. They also curled and played ball. “It was a busy time, but it was a fun time,” she said.
Sadly, Shirley’s husband passed away suddenly in 2012 when they had been living in a townhouse in Kindersley. Now Shirley enjoys living at Caleb, playing cribbage a couple of times each week, doing needlepoint, and spending time with friends.
she said.
Shirley Jeffries is holding a teddy bear, which was made from a mink coat that her dad had given as a surprise gift to her mother.
Westcliffe drama students delight audience
BY JOAN JANZEN
Family, friends and staff thoroughly enjoyed watching students from Westcliffe Composite School perform a play in the school gym Thursday evening, March 30th. They performed “Appropriate Audience Behaviour,” a one-act comedy written by Ian McWethy.
The comedy features two individuals who find themselves distracted by noisy spectators as they try to watch a live performance of ‘Hamlet.’ Suddenly the audience begins to steal the show.
“The stage was set to mimic people sitting in a theatre,” Sandy Cisna explained. Sandy had come to watch her granddaughter perform in the play. “It was made up of vignettes
of how people can be disruptive, spoiling the show for others.”
The cast included Sandy’s granddaughter Tatsiyana Cisna, Mason Sullivan, Abbygale Radies-Cowie, Blair Sullivan, Sierra Smolinski, Blake Rooke, Zackary Holland, Sierra Ensor, Sophia Winter, Lynae Warrington and Mary Rabbitskin. The backstage crew consisted of:
James Loken, Samson Winter, William Loken, Phoebe Rabbitskin, Trudy Wiebe and Johnny Wiebe. Jennifer Loken, Nicole Triffo and Patricia Holden directed the play.
The following day, the young drama students headed off to the regional drama festival at Swift Current Comprehensive High School, accompanied by bus driver Jeanette Winter and chaperone Peter Winter. Westcliffe students performed on Friday, March 31st, along with performances by students from the Swift Current school and Leader Composite School. Additional performances were given on Saturday by students from Swift Current and Warman high schools.
Westcliffe’s play received best performace and technical and was awarded 2nd overall at the regional drama festival!
“All the kids were great, and the show went on without a hitch,” Sandy concluded.
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The cast, crew and directors from Westcliffe Composite School enacted “Appropriate Audience Behaviour” for their audience on the evening of March 30th.
Community Program Officer talks about addictions
BY JOAN JANZEN
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An informative presentation on addictions was delivered to local volunteers and interested individuals on the evening of Thursday, March 30th, at 800 - 12th Avenue East in Kindersley. Adeel Zaman, Community Program Officer from the “F” Division Crime Prevention and Community Policing Unit in Regina, addressed the topic of addictions and drugs in our community.
Both drugs and addictions impact people in our region, and many need help to overcome these issues. The RCMP are always very helpful in explaining things to avoid and offering advice when communicating with individuals dealing with addictions. This presentation provided additional valuable information.
Zaman defined addiction as the need to have more and more of the substance. “You spend most of your time finding and using substances; you don’t have time for anything else,” he said. “After people get treatment for their addictions, they find they have no friends, connections or employment, and are tempted to go back to their addiction.”
There are legal consequences that will have an impact on a young person’s future if they are charged with illegal possession or sale of drugs. This will result in a criminal record, affecting employment and outof-country travel.
Zaman said the classification of drugs can be broken down into three groups: stimulants (make you more hyper), depressants (slow your mind down), and hallucinogens (dis-
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rupt perception). He said the effects of hallucinogens vary from person to person but are very dangerous because they can cause people to hurt themselves or others.
Cannabis is a depressant. Regarding Cannabis, he noted those taking it beginning at a young age have a high probability of experiencing mental health issues as an adult.
He listed the four types of drugs as legal, illegal, prescription and illegal synthetic drugs. The last category includes ecstasy, acid and crystal meth.
“Crystal meth is a big problem in Saskatchewan,” Zaman said. He also noted many addicts who succumb to suicide are on crystal meth, and tolerance develops quickly. Fentanyl is sometimes mixed with other party drugs, while its consumers are unaware.
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At the conclusion of the presentation, people were able to have their questions answered. When asked why young people begin using drugs, Zaman cited a number of causes: boredom, curiosity, peer pressure, to boost self-esteem or used as a coping mechanism. Problems also arise since young people have a lower tolerance than adults.
The information was educational for everyone present and especially beneficial for volunteers and community leaders who encounter addictions while serving. It was open to anyone who was interested in attending.
Adeel Zaman, Community Program Officer from “F” Division Crime Prevention, Crime Reduction Unit in Regina, spoke to volunteers in Kindersley about addictions.
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Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Smiley for 2023 has been prepared and is open for inspection at the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days:
Monday to Thursday, April 4 to May 4, 2023
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal his/her assessment is required to file his/her notice of appeal with:
Marlene Hassard
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Dated this 4th day of April, 2023.
Charlotte Helfrich Assessor
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Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Eston for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the assessor. For the assessment roll contact the Town office at 306-962-4444.
Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
From March 30, 2023 to May 1, 2023
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal an assessment is required to file a notice of appeal against his or her assessment with: Saumya Vaidyanathan
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For information regarding your assessment, please contact the Assessor at: Town of Eston, Jody Schmidt, Box 757, 111 - 4th Ave. SE, Eston, SK S0L 1A0. Ph. 306962-4444.
Appeal fee of $50 per property should be forwarded to the Town of Eston at the same time the appeal is sent. Dated March 30, 2023.
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OPINION
Acommonjoke goes like this: there is freedom of speech in China, but there is no freedom after speech. It’s meant to be humorous, yet it’s no joke that Canadians are beginning to personally relate to those words.
Andrew Lawton from True North recently interviewed a few Canadian guests on his show to discuss the topic. Noah Jarvis, a university student in Ontario, said campuses don’t respect free speech. “They feel they need to shape the minds of young people in the way they see fit,” he observed.
University of Calgary student, Liam Dunn sited the example of a student who was given a lower mark because of their viewpoint. The professor’s note on their paper said “Your conservative viewpoints are untrue”.
Both students acknowledged the incentive to write something your professors will agree with, in order to get a good mark. Yet Noah said, “Getting poor grades because of your opinions, inhibits your ability to challenge yourself. When you graduate, you’re used to suppressing your views. It breeds weak opposing voices.”
Andrew’s next guest, Catherine Marshall, an employment and labour lawyer, was able to verify Noah’s observation. “I’ve had a lot of conversations with
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doctors and lawyers who will quietly say I’ve deleted my twitter account, I’m not writing anymore. I’m so terrified if I say something that someone doesn’t like I’m gonna get a complaint, I’ll lose my licence, I’ll be suspended, and then I’ll have no ability to put food on my table,” Catherine said.
“That’s very disturbing. People who have interesting things to say, who should be thought leaders in their professions, are removing themselves from the arena. That’s not a good thing for society or democracy,” she noted.
Ironically, Catherine is currently acting for a former chair of the Alberta Human Rights Commission who was cancelled. You just can’t make this stuff up.
She said, “A great way to silence someone is by attacking their livelihood. If you attack their livelihood, they’re going to censor themselves.”
Catherine’s words speak volumes about what is happening in our country. She said she finds it very disturbing to see people get fired because of a comment they made, or because they donated to a certain cause.
“That’s a traumatic experience!” Catherine said. In addition to the trauma, her clients have to launch a law suit, fight their employer, face being called horrible names and being public-
ly shamed. “Most people don’t go down that path, and that’s why we aren’t seeing enough change in the system. These companies are getting away with it.” Even more alarming, the companies are learning this is a successful tactic and so are doing it more and more.
Catherine explained what it’s like for her clients. “I’ve backed a lot of clients who have been cancelled. It is a horrifying experience. You feel like you want to die. I’ve had clients who felt suicidal,” she explained. “The shame of being cancelled and told that you’re not worthy of being in society anymore is one of the most terrible human emotions.”
Catherine said the thought that people feel they have to be super safe, not say anything or express their opinions, and just hope they make it through life, is just plain wrong.
“When I see someone being abused on social media because they said something, I’ll publicly stand up for them. I don’t care if someone calls me terrible names because I know what it does to those people. The idea that someone is going to feel so emotionally ruined makes me upset. We have to stand up for them. It means the world to that individual, and it’s also a way to show that they’re not alone. It takes some courage.”
Courage comes from many sources. A good support group can help you be courageous, but courage also comes from God. In the book ‘Testaments of Honour’, it was reported that Canada’s WWII veterans all had a Bible tucked in their left-hand pocket over their heart. Those soldiers were far from their loved ones, and needed courage.
As we approach Easter, I’ll leave you with this verse, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Be encouraged. You’re never alone. God loves you.
One Contingency Plan After Another
BY MADONNA HAMEL
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Imagine waking Thursday morning and not quite knowing what “morning” means, let alone Thursday. Imagine this happens on Friday, too. And yet, while it’s a shock to not know where you are in time and space, you are relieved just to be here. The intimate truth of your fragility is inescapable, so you get up and walk around your home, reaching for the familiar.
For my brother, the familiar is family. Mornings we gather around the kitchen table and talk about whatever comes up. We call this: Coffee & Confession. It involves tears and sighs, laughter and wonder, while the sun rises over garden beds eager to be filled.
Then we watch Doug make breakfast. The breaking of eggs, the moving them around the pan, the transfer from pan to plate is “dinner and a show.”
Somewhere between the frying pan and the kitchen table, old stories rise from the far reaches of his brain. Up come reminiscences of days on the road with his rugby team and his old friend from high school, Duke, who actually talks like that other Duke, John Wayne. “Come to think of it,” Dougie recalls, “I suffered a concussion in one of those games. My stroke is like that - only ten times more! That time, I came out of it speaking in an Irish accent!”
The garden beds, steaming in the morning heat, are also family. It may be sleep deprivation, or maybe it’s the gift of a heightened sensory awareness of the life “force that drives every tender reed”- as Dylan Thomas calls it - but I swear the tiny new shoots surrounding us are listening to our voices as they drift out the kitchen window into the enclosure of the garden wrapped in the embrace of the trees leaning in. Looking at them reminds me of a radio broadcast that saved my sanity the year I moved to Quebec, and my car broke down
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My Cavalier was over-heating again, and I had to pull over to the side of the road. The documentary I was listening to was called “The Geography of Hope.” Coming through the radio was the calm voice of an Indigenous woman saying: “Just ask the trees for help. They are there, and they will protect you.” I have never forgotten her advice, and I have never ceased to feel the guardian-like presence of the one-legged relations in the form of fir, spruce, birch and aspen.
I have also found myself using that title in a variety of situations over the years: The Geography of Hope becomes the Geography of Wonder and Memory, of Wisdom and of Charity. Tonight, as I gaze in wonder at my brother dozing on the couch before the fire, I consider the brain’s own mysterious geography, what one neuroscientist refers to as “the magic shop.”
Doug has found himself in a new terrain requiring courage, humour, and a willingness to, as he says: “accept everything that happens to me.” But what does that look like? A life’s dedication to keeping connected to the Unconscious and whatever images it renders up to him, helped along by family, friends, vocational medical professionals and grace.
Doug is staying open, learning more and more about life, love, body, soul, fear, and joy. He’s grown wiser in this short time. And his humour is intact, despite the losses. Frankly, I doubt my own ability to be that open that many hours a day. I watch intently, knowing I am learning something here, something about my own soul’s terrain.
This time has aged us all in ways both sobering and sweet, and I am thankful that our priorities stand boldly in place, that they have, for the most part, held their place. Any pressing petty cultural and personal obsessions come across as fantastically ridiculous, supremely inane, and insulting to the spirit and purpose
of life and all our relations.
This whole project called “aging” needs mining, not hiding. Instead of diminishing and denigrating what it means to be old, we, as individuals, need to appraise our own innate wisdom. Because we are going to need it for times like these. It is tragic how bereft we are, as a culture, of this understanding.
I am hit with the awareness that the deepest and richest vein of gold we will ever strike is the hardearned, long-in-coming, cumulative gift of wisdom that comes with age. Finally, all our ideas, theories, concepts, and beliefs about life and death land in the body where the real work happens.
We are not born to stay young; to do so is to die before we are old. And then what would be the point of this life, full of hurts and hopes, agonizing losses and sobering reappraisals? Our darkest times are our greatest assets, insights meant to be passed on to the young coming up behind us who need us to show them how to navigate through life, not how to apply make-up to look thirty years younger or how to make a million before the age of thirty. They need us to show them how to bear witness to our own lives, especially when we reach our final third.
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Winston Churchill once described history as “one dam thing after another.” I am starting to see life as one contingency plan after another. But I’ll take it any way I can. This past month has taught me to reap the rewards of the previous past two-thirds. It’s time to harvest the fruit of our endeavours. We are not meant to do this alone; it is not possible. Gathered around the table, we take turns saying grace. We break cornbread, slather it with butter and toast each other. Right here, right now, we are the best of what it means to be human. In our greasy hair and weary smiles, sleep deprived and moody, then floating in a state of grace, we rejoice in being together.
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Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Eye Hill No. 382 for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days:
Monday to Friday, April 6th to May 8th, 2023 (except on Statutory Holidays)
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Dated this 6th day of April, 2023.
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Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Oakdale No. 320 for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 6 to May 8, 2023
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Kindersley RCMP seeking information on recent theft
Sometime during the beginning of March thieve(s) stole copper wiring from the Campus Energy worksite located in Marengo. Thieve(s) not only stole wiring from the business, but caused extensive damage in the process. Kindersley RCMP are requesting that if members of the public have any information related to the theft to call the Detachment at 306-4634642 or report the information to Crime Stoppers.
The Kindersley RCMP would
also like to thank everyone that attended the Town Hall meeting last week and contributed to its success.
The Kindersley RCMP remind all area residents that security cameras act as a good theft deterrent as well as assist the RCMP with investigations. If you have a security camera you are reminded that the Kindersley RCMP has a security camera registry and you can always voluntarily register your camera at saskcapturecw.ca. By registering your security camera,
it greatly assists the RCMP and the community with detecting criminals in the area.
If you need to report any suspicious activity in your community, please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment by calling 306-463-4642 or their local police service. Information can also be provided anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www. saskcrimestoppers.com.
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Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Prelate for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: Tuesday to Thursday, April 4 - May 4, 2023
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with:
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Dated this 21st day of April, 2023. Jennifer Baldwin Assessor
Kindersley farm cat hitches a ride to Panorama
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A few weeks ago, the Bowden family from Kindersley headed off on their annual vacation to Panorama Ski Resort in B.C. But when they arrived at their destination, they were shocked to find their black farm cat (Ash) had tagged along.
Jen Bowden and family travelled in one vehicle, accompanied by her sister-in-law in another vehicle. They stopped several times throughout the seven hour journey.
When they arrived they discovered a cat underneath her sister-in-law’s vehicle that quickly disappeared. Jen’s daughter, Jade was sure it was her farm cat, but her parents thought there was no possible way it could have made the trip.
“Jade was adamant it was her cat!” Jen said. It wasn’t just any farm cat; it was Jade’s favourite farm cat! “The next day my husband and I started calling around to see if anyone had seen this black cat. We called the vet and sure enough they had it.”
They couldn’t believe it had managed to survive the trip, but it was definitely their farm cat, with the same markings! Jen realized it must have hidden in the plastic panel or splash shield under her sister-in-law’s vehicle. “It was probably hiding in her car for two days,” she guessed.
Fortunately, weather conditions in BC were mild, so Ash was quite comfortable resting in a cat carrier in the back of their vehicle. “We fed it, took it for walks, something you would never see a farm cat do,” Jen said. “The things we do for our children!”
The family was shocked to see that their cat had survived the trip. Now “Adventure Ash”, as he’s been dubbed, is back home with his cat pals. Ash is healthy and happy, but even if he survives all nine of his lives, he probably won’t be going on any more family vacations.
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A CAT TALE! Jade Bowden holding her cat, Ash (centre) and her siblings Kane and Blair at Panorama Ski Resort in B.C. This isn’t just a cute picture of kids and their pet ... it’s all part of a 7 hour crazy cat adventure.
Objectives for better beetle management
By Keith Gabert
Flea beetles are the pest of greatest economic risk to canola production, according to our 2022 Canola Council of Canada survey of canola growers. With more striped species, which emerge earlier in the spring and seem more tolerant of common seed treatments, and with spring weather conditions that challenge rapid crop emergence, flea beetle damage seems worse than ever.
Canola growers have two major objectives to reduce the risk.
Objective A: Rapid canola emergence
The ideal flea beetle buster is a canola crop that establishes quickly with five to eight plants per square foot. More plants mean more food for the flea beetles, which limits the damage per plant.
Scenarios that require multiple in-season foliar sprays are often the result of a slow-establishing, non-competitive crop. Many factors can cause this, including moisture, temperature, plant populations, seed treatment and overall flea beetle numbers.
Management steps to reduce the risk include:
• Seed shallow into warm, moist soil. Consider seeding cereals first as they can tolerate cooler spring soils. Seed canola after soils have warmed up and ideally just before or after a spring rain.
• Use an advanced seed treatment to improve flea beetle protection in highrisk areas. These include Buteo Start, Lumiderm, Fortenza and Fortenza Advanced.
• Use safe rates of seed-placed fertilizer. The recommendation is to use only phosphorus in the seed row at rates of 20 lb./ac. of actual phosphate. Higher rates of seed-placed fertilizer can add more stress, slow the pace of growth and reduce the stand.
Objective B: Effective foliar sprays
Fields under moisture stress may not meet objective “A”. Flea beetles love dry conditions, crops don’t. In that case, growers should set up for effective foliar insecticide.
What makes a spray effective?
First, apply it at the right time. Action thresholds for canola are when damage exceeds 25 per cent cotyledon or leaf area loss. However, in warm weather with actively feeding flea beetles and slow-growing crop, this threshold can be passed quickly. Growers will want to anticipate the speed at which damage is developing and proactively
begin spraying before 25 per cent defoliation. In some cases, early spraying around headlands may be enough when damage is localized from flea beetles entering the field edge.
“Right time” is also when flea beetles are most active. Warm, dry and calm are good conditions for spraying. In rainy cool weather, flea beetles often take shelter in the soil and don’t feed as much. In these conditions, insecticides, which all rely on contact with the flea beetle target, will have lower efficacy.
Second, consider the temperature effect on insecticide efficacy. On spray days with highs over 25°C, malathion and Sevin XLR may provide better results. On days with highs below 20°C, pyrethroids (Decis, Pounce, Perm-UP and others) will show better results. Pyrethroids have restrictions when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Third, achieve coverage. Flea beetle insecticides do most of their work through contact. Because young canola plants take up only a small percentage of the ground area and because flea beetles are small targets, effective contact requires adequate water (at least 10 gal/ ac.) and medium nozzles. Check labels for specific nozzle recommendations. Low-drift nozzles, which are a good practice for some herbicides, produce a coarse spray droplet that may not provide efficient flea beetle contact. Without coverage, results may not be as good as hoped.
This is just a quick overview of the top points. Continue regular scouting for flea beetle damage until your crop is well established. For more on flea beetle management tips and how to make the spray decision, please see our agronomy-based articles in the Insects section at canolawatch.org/fundamentals.
–Keith Gabert is an agronomy specialist and insect management lead for the Canola Council of Canada. Email gabertk@canolacouncil.org.
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Trung Phan, a popular newsletter publisher and Twitter user, recently shared a Reddit thread that puts historical events into perspective. The thread includes interesting comparisons between events that may seem far apart but occurred relatively close in time.
One example is the moon landing, which occurred in 1969, only six years after the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903. This means that Orville Wright, one of the brothers who made the first successful airplane flight, was alive at the same time as Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon. In addition, the moon landing occurred one year before my buddy Garth was born. Coincidence?
Another fascinating comparison is the life of Cleopatra, who was born in 69 BC. Cleopatra lived closer in time to the moon landing than to the construction of the pyramids, which occurred around 2500 BC.
The thread also notes that a well-travelled person could have potentially met some of the most influential philosophers of all time, including Socrates (470-388 BC), Confucius (551-479 BC), and Buddha (563-483 BC). This highlights that Western, Asian, and Oriental philosophies all emerged within a human lifetime.
The thread also includes some surprising facts about the age of famous institutions. For example, the University of Oxford, which was founded in 1096, is actually older than Peru’s Machu Picchu, which was constructed around 1450.
Similarly, Harvard University was founded in 1636, decades before Isaac Newton developed calculus in the mid-1660s. At the height of the Aztec Empire, which existed from the 14th to the 16th century, Oxford was
already 300 years old.
The thread also touches on the surprising fact that J.R.R. Tolkien, Otto Frank (the father of Anne Frank), and Adolf Hitler were all present as foot soldiers at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. This event shows history’s interconnectedness, even when the individuals involved seem to have little in common.
Other comparisons in the thread include that people began actively travelling the Oregon Trail, a historic route used by pioneers in the 19th century, when the fax machine was invented in 1843.
Additionally, when Hannibal crossed the Alps with elephants to invade the Roman Empire, the Great Wall of China was in its initial construction phases.
Finally, the thread notes that some people still alive today have lived through a remarkable period of technological advancement. They have experienced horse-drawn wagons, cars, planes, and space flight, all within their lifetimes.
In conclusion, Trung Phan’s Reddit thread offers a fascinating perspective on historical events and how they relate. By highlighting surprising connections between seemingly disparate events, the thread reminds us that history is a rich tapestry that is woven together in ways that are often unexpected.
Life is good.
Trent Klarenbach, BSA AgEc, publishes the Klarenbach Grain Report and the Klarenbach Special Crops Report, found at https://www.klarenbach.ca/
The Klarenbach Report is sponsored by Kindersley & District Co-op
Two species of flea beetle – striped and crucifer – on the same canola plant. Striped species emerge earlier in the spring and seem more tolerant of common seed treatments. Source: Canola Council of Canada
Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Update
BY VERONICA SMITH
Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
Ken Francis, MLA Kindersley Constituency
Constituency Office
Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0
Ken Francis, MLA Kindersley Constituency
Phone: 306-463-4446
Things are beginning to ramp up for the Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society for the 2023 year for fundraising events. First we’d like to reflect a little on last year’s events. We would like to thank everyone that came out and supported our 2022 fundraisers on December 1st & 2nd that were geared towards the rebuilding of the Courthouse front entrance stairs and sidewalls.
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CORRECTION: We apologize for spelling Prairie Branches client, Darren Hood’s name wrong in last week’s paper ... Darren did do a “Good” job on cleaning those sidewalks!
The Festival of Trees on December 1st was a success although the cold temperatures did put a damper on the outside activities. There were a few brave souls that took in the hayrides that were organized by the Tralapa Rangers and supplied by Neil Charteris Reclaim-
ation Services. Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce, hotdogs and drinks were available for a donation. The treat bags supplied by Bick’s
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Drugs were a hit as were the take and make kits provided by the library and everyone seemed to enjoy voting for their favourite trees and carolling along with Lannette Ressler and Kristin Boyle. Visitors were also able to enjoy artwork on display in the art gallery by Anna Polsfut. Thank you to everyone that helped to make this evening a success! We had twenty four Christmas trees decorated inside the courthouse and with donations for hotdogs, voting cans, tree entries and donations from individuals and service groups, we were able to bring in approximately $2400.00 for the stair project! We were also fortunate to have an addition to our festivities this year with Jessica Mitchell setting up her wonderful Christmas villages in one of the downtown buildings and Santa even made an appearance there which
really added to the evening!
The Town Christmas Party was also a success bringing in approximately $5000 in profit for the front stairs project. The restoration society is already planning 2023’s Christmas party that will be held on Friday, December 8th, 2023 with plans for the kick off of the Festival of Trees on Thursday, December 7th. We had a lot of feedback from this year’s Christmas party and it looks like people would like a band that plays more music they can dance to, so we went looking for that! We are happy to say that the band is booked! They are called Slow Walkin’ Walter and they are a popular rock band that has be described as Edmonton’s number one party band. They will be sure to have the crowd up dancing all night long! You can check them out on Facebook!
Here is a close up of the original drawings, showing where the Tyndall stone was placed on the front entrance of the Courthouse.
Friends of the Courthouse Campaign launched
The front stairs have been in use since the fall and the restoration of the Manitoba Tyndall stone sidewalls will happen this spring/ summer. The restoration society is making plans for the reinstallation of the time capsule in the cornerstone before it is laid this summer so stay tuned for that! Thanks to the support of many businesses, local individuals, service groups and grants, the funds have been raised to complete the project! This sure proves that small town hearts can achieve great things!
As side note, as if our courthouse wasn’t already special enough, in January of 2023, the tyndall stone that accents the façade of the building and makes up the side walls has been designated as a global heritage stone resource by a sub-commission of the International Union of Geological Sciences!!
Tyndall Stone is a fossil-laden limestone dating back 450 million years and Canada is the only source in the world for the stone, and Manitoba is the only place it is quarried. The cream-coloured stone often has a tapestry-like mottling from
marine organisms that lived at the bottom of a tropical sea that once covered the area, which makes it a popular feature in architecture. Have a look at it with this new perspective when you come to the building for your next visit!
KCRS will now continue fundraising for the cost of the restoration of the eaves and cornice of the building. The inner workings of the eaves were repaired by the Town of Kerrobert a couple years ago to stop the water from eroding the stairs and the façade of the building. This was the first project that we were working on until it became evident that the front stairs were in in more dangerous disrepair than anticipated and our focus had to change to the replacement of the front stairs. Current fundraisers that our committee is doing will be focused on completing the eaves project by having the lead paint on the eaves and cornice abated and then encapsulated with new paint that is suited for the metal material that the eaves are made of.
KCRS has already launched our “FRIENDS OF THE COURT-
from Tramping Lake placed third, Sarah Korpan from Luseland was the overall winner, and Daniel Mercier from Tramping Lake was the runner-up at the 1998 Regional Science Fair held in Leader.
Students from Tramping Lake, Kerrobert and Luseland made the headlines of the March 30th, 1998 issue of the West Central Crossroads. They were all winners in the 1998 Regional Science Fair that was held in Leader at that time.
Sarah Korpan from Luseland was the overall win-
HOUSE CAMPAIGN” which we hope to continue to raise funds for courthouse restoration. Please help us preserve this beautiful building by sending a donation to the Town of Kerrobert via e-transfer to kcrs@ sasktel.net or by cheque (please make payable to Town of Kerrobert) or a Visa payment at the Town office. Make sure you include your name and address and memo mentioning the donation is for Friends of the Courthouse Campaign, so that you can received your tax receipt for any donations over $20.00!
We are also happy to support the museum committee with a new fundraiser they will be hosting for courthouse restoration which will hopefully be launched in the very near future. We will be sharing all of their advertising for this fundraiser on our Facebook page to help them get the word out! Please watch our Facebook page for this exciting news!
In closing, thank you for your ongoing support to help us preserve the Kerrobert Courthouse building for future generations to enjoy its grandeur, history and it’s beauty.
ner; Tamara Fluney from Tramping Lake placed third, and Daniel Mercier from Tramping Lake was the runner-up. Candice Jackel from Kerrobert Composite School won the Norcen Award for her “Shadows of the Mind” project.
(L-R) Tamara Fluney
Candice Jackel from Kerrobert Composite School won the Norcen Award for her “Shadows of the Mind” project.
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
MARTENSVILLE – If you’ve spent the last few years trying to put together the money to launch a new potash company, the announcement of Saskatchewan’s new Critical Mineral Strategy on March 27 just might sound like music to your ears.
That certainly is the case for Steve Halabura, CEO and founder of Saskatchewan-based Buffalo Potash, a startup that’s seeking to apply oilfield techniques and technology to small modular potash development. (Halabura is also a columnist for Pipeline Online.)
“I’m really happy the province recognizes potash as a critical mineral. But I also think the province recognizes that potash is to food security what lithium and rare earths are to energy security. And that’s very, very important. Today a lot a lot of people think it’s all about energy transition. But it’s also, I would say, as important a discussion is food security,” Halabura said on March 27.
One of the key new items is the increasing the Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (SMETC) from 10 to 30 per cent. This is also known as “flow-through shares.” And for a new potash producer looking to get off the ground, it is a really big deal.
Halabura said, “I believe that the increase in the SMETC is huge. That really will make it easier to raise money via flowthrough. Now, I’m hoping that tomorrow’s federal budget, the federal government, will include potash as one of the critical minerals that are eligible for the Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit. It will be an extra 30 per cent.”
said it’s a cheap form of incentive that doesn’t really cost the province that much. “But it can generate a disproportionate return on that investment for new production, for new mines.
“So, it’s very good. I think it’s a good way to provide incentives without having to muck around with royalty rates or that sort of thing,” he said.
Asked if Buffalo would be taking advantage of the flow-through opportunity, Halabura said, “Absolutely! In fact, we’re going to rethink our budget and our financing strategy in light of this. I’m waiting to see what happens on the federal side. But this is this is significant for I think the small modular protoash sector in general.”
Buffalo is part of a new generation of small, modular potash producers, including Western Potash and Gensource, which are developing relatively quick, less expensive and incremental increased in potash production without having to go through the multibillion dollar, decade-long development process of creating new underground
Halabura said, “That’s exactly what the whole point of what small modular potash is. You don’t have to go through the decades-long process. Mine construction is in the billions and billions of dollars. That always has been one of the major barrier entries to being in potash is the cost of thinking shafts or vertical caverns. That’s why you don’t know the last go round of potash interest, you only saw K+S come up with their mine is new greenfield mine. K3 is replacing K1 and K2, traditional mines are very, very expensive.
He pointed out that this form of potash development, as well as lithium will both have a similar impact on the oil and gas sector. They will largely use oilfield technology and services, like drilling rigs and service rigs, to access the resource, resulting in more drilling activity, more work, more jobs.
Buffalo Potash is continuing to work on financing for its Disley project, west of Craven. And these new developments will help in that process.
Halabura
mines like BHP Jansen.
Steve Halabura. Photo by Brian Zinchuk
Burstall gal transforms hats into small pieces of art
BY JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
Melanie
Field from Burstall knows how much people from the prairies love hats! So last summer, she began working her artistic magic, transforming ordinary caps into works of art. “I’ve been painting on hats,” Melanie announced on Facebook. “Each one is a small piece of art.”
Melanie has a degree in fine arts, but she also has four children who she homeschools, as well as farming alongside her husband in the Burstall area. She’s one busy lady!
“Time is so limited with four kids. And we’re homeschooling right now as well. This seems to work really well. It just kind of happened,” Melanie said, explaining how her artistic venture began. “I used to do big pieces, but it didn’t work well with having kids at home; it wasn’t the time or place for that.” But then she got the idea to paint hats.
The family is in the midst of renovating their home in Burstall, so Melanie utilizes space in the basement to do her art.
“It’s kind of fun. It’s a little thing and not so overwhelming,” Melanie said about her new endeavour. “The kids wear them all the time, and hats are not so hard-wearing. In the beginning, it was stuff I thought
my boys would like. I got ideas from Pinterest, and there’s lots of landscape around here for ideas.”
“It’s just sort of something I do; I didn’t intend it to be a business,” Melanie said. However, she has painted over thirty hats so far, some of which are displayed at Squirrely Shirley’s Coffee Shop in Leader and Burstall Fuels. She is looking at placing them in ski shops to generate a broader audience.
She begins by purchasing quality hats, uses a primer, acrylics, and sprays the finished product with a clear coat. Completing the finished product can take between four to fifteen hours. Melanie said, “I can get carried away if I’m doing custom work for someone and really want them to like it.”
When it comes to hats, it looks like Melanie has something for everyone. Her unique designs include
pictures of an owl, cat, bunny, dragon, iguana, frog, duck and octopus. There’s also an Alberta landscape, purple and gold forest, fish forest and a back road scene to choose from.
Both kids and adults love Melanies’ hats. “My husband went to Medicine Hat today, and he was wearing one,” she said. You can find her small pieces of art on Instagram at mfield.art
“It’s fun for now, but I don’t know if I want to do it forever,” she said. “It can be quite restrictive painting on wearable items; I might transition back to canvas eventually.”
So, if you’re interested in a hand-painted hat, this may be a “limited-time offer” that you won’t want to miss.
Melanie Field from Burstall, is surrounded by her display of hand painted hats.
VILLAGE OF PLENTY PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Plenty intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 06-2016, known as the Zoning Bylaw.
INTENT:
The Zoning District Map is amended by rezoning Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10, Block 9, Plan G700, Civic Address 94 to 99, inclusive & 910 Railway Avenue from R1 - Residential District to C2 - Highway Commercial District all the land shown the bold line as follows:
REASON:
The reason for the amendment is for future commercial development.
PUBLIC INSPECTION:
Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Village Office between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council will hold a public hearing on May 9, 2023 at 7:15 p.m. at the Village of Plenty Municipal Office - Council Chambers at 420 Grand Avenue 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 Plenty this 28th day of March, 2023. Michele Schmidt, Village of Plenty Administrator
from
from 1993: A photo published in the April 28, 1993 issue of The Kindersley Clarion may bring back memories for some folks in Marengo. The description under the photo reads as follows: The March meeting of the Marengo Lions Club was highlighted by a presentation from the Westcliffe Scouting Association. In recognition of five years of continuous sponsorship and support, Scout Brendon Hein (holding plaque) accompanied by Cub Virgil Thomson, Beaver Lyle Thomson and Group Committee Chairman Rod Thomson, present a thank you plaque to Marengo Lions President Bernie Penner (far right). The Westcliffe Scouting Association has 39 Beavers, Wolf Cubs and Scouts and was established through the efforts of the Marengo Lions Club in 1988 to promote Scouting in the Marengo Westcliffe School area.
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BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
It was a pretty good offseason for the Toronto Blue Jays, who have their eyes set on improvement from 2022’s 92-win season — the third-highest win total in baseball’s American League behind the Yankees and Houston.
Even though last season ended abruptly for the Jays in a wildcard playoff loss to Seattle Mariners, the 2022 season gave fans hope that the team was on the rise. As the Jays’ 47th season gets under way, the roster looks to be improved and fans across Canada can legitimately expect the Jays to not only contend for the American League East crown, but to perhaps win their first World Series since 1993.
While the Jays belted 200 home runs last year, third-highest total in the American League, their pitching was inconsistent. The 2021 breakthrough of right-handed pitcher Alek Manoah (92) was a bright spot and when he followed up with a 16-7 record in 2022, it solidified his role as the
Blue Jays poised for contention
team ace.
But because a team can never have enough pitching, the Jays signed free-agent right-hander Chris Bassitt to strengthen their staff. Bassitt will earn $63 million over the next three years and join Manoah, Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, Yusei Kikuchi and Hyun Jin Ryu in one of the potentially strongest rotations in MLB.
The bullpen got an overhaul, too, with the addition of reliever Erik Swanson from the Mariners, who was 3-2 last year with a 1.68 earnedrun average, 70 strikeouts and only 10 walks. His arrival came with a price, however — the loss of slugging all-star outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, who slugged 25 home runs in 2022. So what will offset the loss of all that power that was sent to Seattle? How about the addition of slugging outfielder Daulton Varsho, who crushed 27 home runs for Arizona last year. To acquire Varsho, the Jays gave up Lourdes Gurriel, Jr., and a prospect. Gurriel’s offensive production dropped off
substantially last season, as he hit only five home runs after swatting 21 the season before.
Overall, the Jays have championship potential. Bassitt’s addition to the pitching staff makes it an MLB top-10 rotation, and offensively, with Varsho added to the batting order loaded with Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. George Springer, Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman, runs will be plentiful. Toronto also picked up acrobatic outfielder Kevin Kiermier, formerly of Tampa Bay, and longtime San Francisco Giant Brandon Belt, who will likely find himself in a DH role.
One other change Jays’ fans will notice is in the broadcast booth. Veteran colour man Pat Taber was dumped by Sportsnet, a move that annoyed veteran playby-play man Buck Martinez, who plans to return for the 2023 season. Dan Shulman will work all 81 of the Blue Jays’ home games, and 25 or 30 on the road. Shulman, a Canadian, told ESPN he will no longer do radio games for the American network.
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel, on Twitter: “Did you see where the average price of a new car is almost $50,000? Or as they say in the SEC: ‘About the same amount as the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deal for Texas A&M’s third-team long snapper.’”
• Radio sportscaster Mike Golic, Jr.: “I wonder if the influx of cash going to college football players will lead to better quality tattoos.”
• Fark.com headline: “The war between (Knicks’, Rangers’ owner) James Dolan and the State of New York escalates, as Dolan sues the state liquor board for threatening to take away the only thing that makes Knicks’ and Rangers’ games bearable.”
• Legendary U.S. college basketball coach Lou Carnesecca, 98, asked how new St. John’s University coach Rick Pitino’s scandal-scarred professional and personal history lines up with the Catholic school’s stated values: ‘It’s very simple. That’s why we have confessions.’”
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Schedule - Typically Monday to Saturday with Sundays off.
• 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday • On call
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• Basic safety tickets required; Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, PST/CSTS and Common Safety Orientation, TDG and WHMIS2015 will be provided
• Minimum Class 5 driver’s license (required)
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• Vortrax has a Drug and Alcohol program; pre-employment screening is required. Please ensure you send a copy of your resume, drivers abstract (dated within 30 days) and relevant safety tickets for review.
Ability to commute/relocate - Oyen, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Work Location - On the road (Oyen, Hanna, Acadia Valley)
Expected Start Date - 2023-04-01
Email your resume to admin.vortrax@netago.ca
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Job Type: Full Time • 12 hour shift
Range of Pay: $29.00 - $33.00/hr. (based on experience), overtime after 8 hours, 9.6% vacation pay, living out allowance. Health and Dental: Extended health and dental benefits after probationary period. 50/50 contribution.
Qualifications:
• Basic safety tickets required; Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance, CSTS and Common Safety Orientation (TDG and WHMIS2015 will be provided)
• Minimum Class 5 licence (required)
• Vortrax has a Drug and Alcohol program; pre-employment screening is required and testing standards will have to be maintained.
Preference will be given to those individuals that can run multiple equipment such as excavators, graders, etc.
Experience: heavy equipment operator: 1 year (preferred)
Main Responsibilities:
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• Ability to use app’s to conduct equipment inspections and time sheets
Please ensure you send a copy of your resume, drivers abstract (dated within 30 days) and relevant safety tickets for review. Email your resume to admin.vortrax@netago.ca
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “The Netflix golf documentary ‘Full Swing’ chronicled the human-rights-violating Saudi Arabia’s new ‘LIV Tour.’ The LIV Tour is expected to be competitive unless ISIS opens a tour that pays more.”
• Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha: “I had a nightmare Creighton wins the NCAA Championship game and the next morning the big local sports story is: ‘Husker Football Begins Third Week of Spring Practice.’”
• Columnist Mike Bianchi again on the NBA Magic’s poor season and its hopes for drafting highly touted Victor Wembanyama this summer: “And now it’s time to ‘Wither for Wembanyama!’”
• Bianchi again: “Now that Japan has beaten the United States in the World Baseball Classic, may I propose we challenge them to a rematch in the World Football Classic?”
• Headline at fark.com, after the Falcons’ defensive tackle Eddie Goldman ‘unretired’: “Retired NFL player comes back after realizing having a regular job really sucks.”
• fark.com again: “Packers send out season ticket invoices while still unsure if they will be fielding the Ashwaubenon High School JV team next season.”
• Found in Phil Mushnick’s New York Post column; “As the door in old Tigers Stadium read, ‘Visitors Clubhouse, No Visitors.’”
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TOWN OF KERROBERT ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
The Town of Kerrobert is accepting applications for an Assistant Administrator. Reporting to the Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for helping ensure proper, efficient financial operation of the Town of Kerrobert in accordance with The Municipality Act and established accounting principles. This is a heavily accounting based position and is in direct support of CAO duties.
The applicant must possess a degree or certificate in business with preference given to accounting majors, or a minimum 5 years related accounting experience.
Competitive salary and excellent benefit package available.
A complete job description is available, upon request, at the Town Office.
Applicants should submit a detailed resume, including references and salary expected by April 28th 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to:
Tara Neumeier, CAO Town of Kerrobert Box 558 Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0 Phone: 306-834-2361 Fax: 306-834-2633
Email: kerrobert.admin@sasktel.net
This job will remain open until the position is filled.
Class 1 Driver
Seeking full-time Class 1 drivers to haul aggregate products. Employment is located in Acadia Valley, Alberta.
Applicants Require:
• Valid Class 1 License (abstract required)
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and some holidays if needed
• Safety & oilfield tickets are an asset
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits: Dental care • Extended health care
Schedule: 12 hour shift • Monday to Friday • Overtime
• Weekend Availability
Ability to commute/relocate: Oyen, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: Class 1 driving 1 year (preferred)
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CLASS 1 DRIVER: Hannah Transport Ltd., Acme, Alberta has an opening to haul anhydrous ammonia in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Spring and fall employment, hourly pay with overtime, safety bonus, paid cell phone. Training provided. Email: hannahtransportltd@ gmail.com. Phone: Brian 403-312-8396.
COMING EVENTS
There will be a come & go tea for Bill Stephenson’s 95th Birthday at Caleb Village in Kindersley on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 2:30-4:00 PM.
Refer to: www.edgerealty.ca for tender details or call Brad Edgerton 306-463-7357.
FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2023 AUCTION PROGRAM: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Antiques, Militaria, Collections, Estates, Single Items for Auction, or Possible Purchase: Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609, Email Us @ sales@switzersauction.com or Visit Us @ www.switzersauction. com.
The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum invite you to the 40th Annual General Meeting on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the museum, 292-22nd Street, Battleford, SK., starting at 1:00 PM.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT IS HIRING: Parts Technicians, Agriculture & Heavy Equipment Techs - Journeyman, Apprentices, CVIP/ Truck Techs and RAP Students, Shop and Field
and safe food and handling ticket. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, SK S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: needed this spring for dozers, excavators, rock trucks: near Carrot River, Sk. Camp/R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, SK S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844
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HEALTH
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Frieda Hogg
It is with deep sadness that the family of Frieda Hogg announces her passing on March 22, 2023 at the Kerrobert Hospital, at the age of 98. Frieda passed peacefully with family in her presence, after being able to visit and say goodbye and give her love. Frieda is predeceased by her husband John Gavin Hogg, parents Reinhold and
Minnie Sperling, brothers Norman, Ted (Helen), and Bob, and daughter Patricia Maurice. Frieda was born in Tramping Lake, Saskatchewan on March 11, 1925, the third of four siblings. She grew up in the town of Tramping Lake and on the family farm south west of the town. A sad moment in Frieda’s childhood was the passing of her younger brother Norman in 1941. She often spoke of his kind gentle nature and his wonderful singing voice. A story that was often told was of Norman looking out the window one day in early spring and telling her that today seems like a good day for crocuses, and he went out into the pasture in search of a bouquet for the
house. Frieda loved and missed her little brother after his passing.
She attended school in Tramping Lake up to grade 10, took grade 11 by correspondence, and completed grade 12 in Kerrobert. Frieda was trained as a teacher and taught school for 8 years from 1943 to 1951 at country schools in the Kerrobert area in Saskatchewan.
In July 1951 she married John Gavin (Jack) Hogg at her family farm near Tramping Lake. In her personal notes, she wrote that one of her most significant accomplishments was raising her 5 kids to be the great persons that they are. Jack passed away in October 1977.
Frieda lived on the farm until the late 1980’s when she moved into the town of Kerrobert, and has lived in the town ever since. She was a strong supporter of the local communities in which she lived, was involved in various committees, and in particular very involved in the local seniors community in her later years.
She was kind, gentle, and caring. She experienced the Great Depression, World War 2, the cold war, and was adventurous taking a bus tour to Mexico in 1950 for 5 weeks which was quite a trek at that time.
Later she would enjoy bus trips with her good friend Kay Rolston, who was her best friend for 93 years. Frieda saw the moon landings, was a local journalist for the newspaper, moved from a manual typewriter to an electric typewriter then to a computer in her late 60’s, telephone to high speed internet to cell phones. She raised 5 kids with no running water, was a gardener, a butcher, a baker, a seamstress and many other careers that was a farm wife’s daily activities. She was a strategic, butt-kicking cribbage player and was always up for a game, but had the patience and kindness to help new players learn the game so that they could enjoy it as well. She was truly a strong and amazing person. She loved her family and would be so excited to see her kids, grand kids, and was immensely excited to see her great grandkids when we got together.
Frieda is survived by 3 daughters, 1 son, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and their families: Mary-Lou Hogg (J. Donald Scott); Jean Hogg; Sheila Marshall; Robert and Norma Hogg, Alex and Andrew; Michael Maurice; Jaclyn Maurice, Emmerson and Noah.
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
• Crystal Springs 4-H Club Annual Bottle Drive. Please arrange pickup by calling Parker at 306-831-9529.
DODSLAND
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
• Dodsland Plenty Minor Ball will be hosting a Softball Pitching Clinic on April 22. Lauren Pollard who pitches for the University of Saskatchewan is coming out to help the softball players with their pitching skills.
EATONIA
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
• 2023 Huskie Awards & Fan Appreciation Night 7:00 PM at the Eatonia Community Hall. Silver collection. Lions Bar. All ages welcome. 18 & under must be accompanied by their parent.
SATURDAY, MAY 27
• Eatonia Chamber of Commerce Community Garage Sale 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Eatonia Show & Shine 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Main Street. Call 306-460-7767 for more info.
ESTON
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
• Walk of the Cross beginning at the Eston Full Gospel Church 9:30 AM. Brief stop at Eston Jubilee Lodge. Proceeding to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for the recitation of the Staions of the Cross. Everyone welcome to walk or just come to do the Stations at approx. 10:10 AM. Sponsored by Eston Ministerial.
MONDAY & TUESDAY, APRIL 24 & 25
• Eston’s Music Festival. Monday Sessions at 9 AM, 1:30 & 7:00 PM Catholic Church. Tuesday Sessions at 9 AM & 1:30 PM. at the Catholic Church. Final Concert 7:30 PM April 25 at the Full Gospel Church. Admission by donation.
THURSDAY, MAY 18
• Purple Pansies fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer pick-up date 2:00 PM at DT’s parking lot. Call Lee 306402-7170 or 306-962-3221. 4-pack for $6. Pre-Order today!
* Wheatland Centre Potluck Supper fourth Friday of each month 6:00 PM. $5.00. Bring your own utensils. Coffee & tea provided.
* Wheatland Centre Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM. Regular Bingo plus Bonanza, 50/50 Draw. Must be 14 years of age. Call 306-962-7117 (ask for Linda) for more info.
HOOSIER
SUNDAY SERVICE
• Hoosier Community Church 10:30 am at the Community Hall. Contact Joel Hamm 306-460-7056 or Curtis Kornelson 306-460-7327.
KERROBERT
UNTIL APRIL 15
• The Chapel Gallery Members Exhibition. This group of artists is based out of North Battleford. Located in the Historic Courthouse. Open weekdays from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
TUESDAY, APRIL 11
• Kerrobert Golf Club AGM
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
• Gord Bamford Canadian Dirt Tour at the PCC
FRIDAY, MAY 5
• Kerrobert Kin Club Cinco de Mayo
SATURDAY, MAY 6
• Sieben’s School of Dance Recital at the PCC
SATURDAY, MAY 27
• Kerrobert Minor Ball Day at the Fairgrounds. Contact Tina 306-834-7617.
SUNDAY, MAY 28
• 4H Achievement Day at the Kerrobert Fairgrounds.
• Kerrobert Rec Ball begins (every Sunday). Contact Garret 306-834-8332 to put in a team.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 2 & 3
• Prairieland Players Dinner Theatre at the PCC
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
• Town Wide Garage Sale hosted by the Kerrobert Seniors Club
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 & 7
• Kerrobert & District 4H Show & Sale
KINDERSLEY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
• Kindersley Minor Hockey Awards Night at the Elks Hall. U7, U9, U11, Rec - 5:00 - 6:30 PM; U13, U15, U18 - 6:45 - 8:15 PM. Supper provided by Tisdale’s Sales & Service Ltd.
• AWANA Boys and Girls Club 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at the Kindersley Alliance Church, 74 West Rd. Stories, Songs, Games and Learning about God’s Word! For everyone in grade K-6. Call 306-463-6568 or email: kacoffice7@gmail.com
• PickleBall 7:00-9:00 PM at Elizabeth School (200 5th Ave. East). South west entrance. Adults of all ages are invited. There is a $50 fee for entire season. Season runs all year. Call Barry Ditson for more info 306-4608356.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
• Adult Volleyball 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Kindersley Composite School, 606 3 St E. Adults of all ages are welcome, and there is a fee of $20 to pay for the season which will run all fall and winter long. Contact Doug Longtin (306) 463-8448.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
• Kindersley Community Choir Easter Concert 7:00 PM at St. Paul’s United Church. Free-will offering accepted.
• Light Up The Night “Jelly Bean Dance” at the Royal Canadian Legion 6:00-9:30 PM. Ages 2 - Teen. $5 per child (under 2 free). Under 7 requires parent supervision. All proceeds towards Women’s and Children’s Shelter. Message Stephanie 306-430-9093 for more info.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
• Spring is in the Air! Caleb Village “Step Into Spring Craft & Trade Fair” 12:00 - 4:00 PM.
THURSDAY, MAY 18
• Purple Pansies fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer pick-up date 11:30 AM at Western Pizza parking lot. Call Pam 306-463-8362. 4-pack for $6. Pre-Order today!
* Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet 2nd Tuesday of the month September to May at the Pensioner’s Hall (3rd Ave. E.) 7:00 pm. Contact Donna 306-463-4785 for more info.
* Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306463-4210.
* Dart Night every Thursday at the Royal Canadian Legion from until May 25 at 7:00 PM. Contact Devin Brown for more info 306-378-1206. No charge!
* Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7:00-11:00 PM. Call Keith 306-4608633 for more info.
LUSELAND
APRIL 17-19
• The Prairie Sunset Music Festival. Sessions include: Piano: St John’s United Church All day Monday, April 17 and Tuesday Morning, April 18. Speech Arts: Luseland Alliance Church - All day Tuesday, April 18. Vocal: Luseland Alliance Church – All day Wednesday. April 19. Instrumental: St John’s United Church – All day Wednesday, April 19. Everyone Welcome!
MAJOR
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
• Community Easter Egg Hunt
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
• Major Rec Board Steak Shoot
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
• Pre-School Graduation
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
• Community BBQ
MANTARIO
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
• Annual Fish Fry 4:00-7:00 PM at Eyre Park. All you can eat! Adults $25; Kids (6-15) $10; under 6 - FREE.