Iron Horse Klippers using Christmas Break for Reset
BY JORDAN PARKER Your Southwest Media Group
This season, an injury bug and mental errors have plagued the Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers. But with a long holiday break ahead, they’d like to see their fortunes change.
A course correct is possible, as the last-place Klippers could see most of their hurt roster rejuvenated after some much-needed Christmas rest with family.
“This will be a good chance for us to get healthy, for the injured guys to rehab a bit, and hopefully, we can come back better in January,” said Klippers Captain Brayden Koch.
He himself is headed back to Lloydminster to see family, but says he has a second home in Kindersley.
“My billets are just amazing. This is also a great group of players and guys, and I’m so happy to be in this town,” he said. “We are excited for a bit of a reset, though. It could be good to get back in good habits.”
As a leader on the team, Koch realizes that giving a full effort as a squad is key to success.
“We need to realize the situation the game is in and do little things right. Whether it’s chipping pucks deep or playing a full 60, we need to make it work,” he said.
“We can use the break as a time to relax and come back for a fresh start. We will make a push for playoffs.”
One thing that has to be recognized about the Klippers is their commitment both on the ice and off of it. With events like Santa’s Hut and the Teddy Bear Toss, they’re always out and about in the town.
“They’ve been in the community all year. The guys helped hang Christmas lights at the museum and got that all set up. They directed traffic and spoke to folks,” said Assistant Coach Tyler Traptow.
“They went out shovelling and did 15 different spots and businesses. They just go out and have fun with people. When I played, it was a highlight of my time. People get to know you, and it can lead to kids being interested, and more billets also.”
Billets – families or community members who take in and have players from
out-of-town live with them during the season – are integral to the game.
“They’re just so huge for what we do. They’re your adoptive second family, and they’re so important,” said Traptow. “I still talk to mine and go for supper at their home. If not for them, we wouldn’t have a team.”
The team has seen a lot of moving pieces with injuries, but everyone has been working hard to keep a positive environment. The play of two brothers has shone during injuries.
“Adam and Spencer Paplawski have been great. It took a bit to get them acclimated, but once they played with Logan Cox, there was instant chemistry,” he said.
“Losing Logan to injury hasn’t been helpful, and we’re battling through it. They haven’t found another great fit yet, but they’re amazing penalty killers. They play so well together.”
The final game before break was afternoon tilt against the Humboldt Bron-
cos on Friday, December 16, 2022. The Broncos came away with a 5-2 win, but it was a special game for the team and the town especially.
“School kids were there, and it was a packed barn. That’s always a nice note to end on. With two weeks off coming, we just want to roll into a great new year,” he said.
Nathan DeGraves, Cash Arnsten, and Logan Falk should be back by the first game after break, on January 6, 2023. Ethan Hilbig may return in late January, but Logan Cox and Cameron Rimstad are looking at returns in February or March.
Traptow is happy the team will have this time off to get their bearings.
“This reset is good. Injured guys can get that time to heal, and the majority will be back after Christmas.”
The Klippers will return Friday, January 6th, 2023, with an away game against the Battlefords North Stars.
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RCMP Execute Search Warrant for Stolen Property
Due to recent complaints of theft, Kindersley RCMP entered into a possession of stolen property investigation at the beginning of December 2022. On December 15, 2022, Kindersley RCMP, with the assistance of Luseland Police Service and the Ministry of Corrections Provincial Protective Services, executed a search warrant at a residence on Rutley Crescent in Kindersley.
Several items of stolen property were recovered.
As a result of the investigation Kindersley RCMP have issued arrest warrants for:
30-year-old Trent Bodnaruk and 36-year-old Nicole Shepherd both from Kindersley, SK, have each been charged with Possession of Property Over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code, and Possession of Property Under $5,000, Section 354(1)(b)
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Trent Bodnaruk is facing additional charges of Flight from Police, Section 320.17 of the Criminal Code, Unauthorized Possession of a Restricted Weapon, Section 91(2) of the Criminal Code and a second count of Possession of Property Under $5,000, Section 354(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.
Kindersley RCMP are looking to the public to report any sightings or potential whereabouts of Trent Bodnaruk and Nicole Shepard to Kindersley RCMP by calling 306-463-4642 or by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1800-222-TIPS (8477) at online at www.saskatchewancrimesstoppers.com
On Monday, December 12, players from the Kindersley 40+ Oldtimers Rec Hockey Club donated some excess team fees to local organizations in town including: “Filling the Hunger Void” at Westberry Elementary School and Elizabeth Middle School - Kindersley SK, the Kindersley and District Food Bank, and the West Central Crisis Centre. The Oldtimers Rec team has been around since the early 80’s and enjoys giving back to their community!
Photo #1 LR: Randy Kosolofski (Oldtimers), Misty Leismeister (West Central Crisis Centre), and Randy Ervine (Oldtimers)
Photo #2 LR: Leslie Omness (Kindersley & District Food Bank) and Derek Semple (Oldtimers)
Photo #3 LR: Randy Kosolofski (Oldtimers), Chris Oscar (Westberry Elementary School), Danielle Jamieson (Elizabeth Middle School), and Randy Ervine (Oldtimers)
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PHOTOS BY ANNA POLSFUT (TOWN OF KINDERSLEY)
The best gifts aren’t under the tree
The man’s wife said she’d be happy with any gift with lots of diamonds in it, so he wrapped up a pack of playing cards. Another bit of Christmas humour had a wife set a limit on how much the couple would spend on each other at Christmas. She set a limit of $50 on her husband, and a limit of $1,000 for herself. And last of all, a note delivered three weeks after Christmas said, “To all those who received a book from me for Christmas, they’re due back at the library today.”
Lately I’ve listened to stories recalling amazing gifts people have received. In an episode of “Miracles of the Holidays”, hosted by actor Richard Thomas a few years ago, parents recalled the story of their son’s birth.
The baby was born with a hole in his heart and required open heart surgery. The surgery was scheduled just prior
to Christmas, and the doctor sat the parents down to discuss the operation. He said there was a 50/50 chance that the surgery would have a positive outcome.
The couple asked to take their baby out of the hospital for a day, to spend some time together as a family. Not knowing if they would ever share another Christmas with their son, they went to a nearby mall to get the baby’s picture taken with Santa, before returning him to the hospital to prepare for surgery.
While standing in a long line-up of people, Santa waved at them to come to the front of the line. He then asked to hold the baby and said to the baby, “You’re going to have a great heart for Christmas. Everything is going to be just fine.”
The baby’s parents were shocked and asked the Santa how he knew about their ba-
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by’s heart. Santa replied, “Santa Claus knows everything”. They took a photo of their son with Santa, and left the mall completely amazed.
The next morning, baby Jimmy had his surgery, while the parents were in the waiting room for hours. Finally the doctor came in and said the surgery went far better than expected. He called Jimmy a little miracle baby because there were none of the complications he had anticipated.
Four days later little Jimmy was discharged from the hospital, and the parents couldn’t wait to take him to see Santa at the mall and tell him the good news! But when they arrived there was a different Santa at the mall. When they asked the mall manager where the other Santa was, she assured them this Santa was the one they had since day one. The couple looked at each other and knew
they had seen an angel disguised as Santa just the week before.
Another story told on “It’s a Miracle”, was about Timothy, the youngest of nine siblings.
The adventurous child grew up and became a military pilot.
His peers dubbed him with the nickname Nixon, which he had printed on his helmet.
He flew a mission overseas and a few days later his family received news that his helicopter had crashed, and his body had not been found in the wreckage that was recovered.
The family had no closure, which they found extremely difficult, and they prayed for something to be found.
Three years later, at the end of November, a fishing boat caught something in their net - Timothy’s helmet, with the name ‘Nixon” printed on it. It was delivered to the family just before Christmas. The fishing
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boat was 200 miles from the crash site, and the Navy said the fact that the helmet ended up in a fishing net was remarkable. Even more remarkable, was the family was told the helmet had been found on Timothy’s birthday.
His sister said it was a gift from God, and the tangible gift made their faith so much stronger. It was the best Christmas present the family had ever received!
All these gifts have one thing in common; each one was given by God the father who had sent his son to earth years ago as a gift to everyone, including you. Even more than Santa, he hears your spoken and unspoken heart felt cries. And so I wish you a blessed Christmas filled with his love, and the realization that the best gifts aren’t found under a Christmas tree.
The R.M. of Snipe Lake No. 259 is seeking a Foreman
Duties to commence as early as March, 2023
Full details are available at rmofsnipelake.ca/p/opening-for-foreman-s-position
This position offers an excellent remuneration package with benefits: operations are centered in the vibrant community of Eston, which is located in West Central Saskatchewan.
Resumes with references should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2023 to:
Administrator, RM of Snipe Lake Box 786 Eston, SK S0L 1A0 Telephone 306-962-3214 Email rm259@sasktel.net
SOCIAL HOUSING UNITS AVAILABLE FOR RENT
The Macklin Housing Authority has Senior housing units in both single and double bedrooms available for rent immediately. The units include a fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Rent is based on income. Included in the rental charge are heat, water and sewer services. Tenants are responsible for electricity charges and are required to sign up with SaskPower for service.
If you are looking for peace of mind, not having to worry about repairing your home or appliances, or having to cut grass and shovel snow, this is an excellent living arrangement for you.
For more information and to get an application form, please contact: Macklin Housing Authority Attn: Marie Dewald, Manager PO Box 585, Macklin, SK S0L 2C0 • Phone: 306-358-4924
Pop89 The Twinkle Zone
BY MADONNA HAMEL Your Southwest Media Group
Some of us are old enough to remember the tv series The Twilight Zone. I can still hear Rod Serling give his clenched-jawed introduction: “There is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, and it lies between the pit of man’s fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call The Twilight Zone”.
I’ve been thinking about this zone lately. In Greek mythology, the transitional time and space is watched over by the guardian gods called numen. They stand watch over doorways, crossroads, at the base of ladders, on the edge of wharves. In Catholicism, the numen show up as Guardian angels. In Hinduism, the elephant-headed god Ganesha watches over us. In Indigenous traditions, our plant spirit-relatives sage and sweetgrass, when burned, smudge us through transitions as well.
My experience of the twilight zone is less ominous, and without the horror, Serling imbues it with. In fact, it’s just the opposite; the mysterious times
of dusk and dawn, between imagination and the material world, I refer to as The Twinkle Zone. There is an art to finding oneself in The Twinkle Zone - it requires being open to “marvelling.” Other words for “marvel” are “wonder” and “awe.” They are capacities we’re born with and which spring into action easily in children, which is why I reiterate that we need Christmas as much as the kids, who already know how to marvel.
Yet, if not encouraged to strengthen their habit of wonder, our poor young’uns can loose it and grow up whiny and grumpy, like their parents (or their aunty) who, perhaps, spend too much time watching horror movies or the catastrophizing news or scrounging for an extra buck - all behaviours which ultimately enforce a habit of bitterness, trepidation and suspicion.
The Twinkle Zone, however, is readily available: wait til the sun has just set and head out for a walk. In these parts, the snow covers the ground and ice crystals twinkle in the air with a warm blue hue cast over everything. Every fifth telephone pole twinkles with a lit-up star or tree or candle. You can head south, and past Maurice’s glit-
tering grove covered in hoarfrost and walk along the frozen river and count the thousands of footprints of busy critters meeting and crossing each other - bunnies, deer and coyotes, grouse, owls and ring-necked pheasants.
Or you can head toward town past the two elevators that look like cathedrals in the glowing frost. You can stop and stare at the simple strings of lights stitching buildings together. Then turn down the alleyway toward the Beauchamp garden plot, which is now a little wonderland of Christmas characters- Santa, Mrs. C. and reindeer in different configurations: loading sleighs, piloting a motorboat, taking off in a prop plane. If that doesn’t restart your twinkle engine - well, then it’s time for a bone fide Christmas miracle. Which is what happened to me.
I’ve been planning this trip to Medicine Hat to unite with my siblings since the summer. Like everybody else on the planet, the last couple of years has made it nigh impossible for family gatherings. At one point over the fall, I realized I would need new headlights - the dust and wind had basically sandblasted my present pair, and now the bulbs were burning
out. With help from various local mechanics - a farm town always has plenty to choose from - I found a website that could send new headlights to Medicine Hat for half the price than a PO Box here. So I sent my new headlights on ahead of me.
Then the battery died. Ok, I’ve been lucky it lasted this long. I got Page to give me a lift to Swift and bought a new one. Then I asked Glenn Baxter, a local jack-of-all-trades, to make me his unofficial apprentice and watch me as I installed the battery to make sure I did it right. Everything seemed perfect. Then yesterday, after loading my car with the forty-odd library books to return, I went to start the engine and zip. Nothing. I humped the books over to the library and sobbed story to Judy and Catherine. Most folks I whined to surmised my problem was my alternator. Great. I don’t have time to order one, and I can’t afford a new one, anyway. But somehow, I got calm and chose not to succumb to the fatalistic conclusion that I’m not going to spend Christmas with my siblings and their various spouses and my buddy Avril, who is flying to join us from Toronto. A goofy voice in my head sang: “Nono Ma-
donna, don’t worry. There’s a Christmas miracle around the corner.” My sister Jody and I half-joke about how, every year, there’s always a Christmas miracle, and I hadn’t had mine yet. I tromped over to Glenn’s just as he was returning from repairing something. He was willing to come over and see what’s up as snow starts falling and the temperature drops. Luckily he travels with a heat lamp hooked to a propane tank. Carefully we begin troubleshooting under the hood with a tiny lamp that hooks to various possible sources of energy draw. I’m enjoying the process, which reminds me of the days back in art school when my pal Mike taught me how to weld and solder.
After two hours and many shared stories of Christmasses past, we find it: the dome light. Glenn removes the fuse, recharges the battery, and voila! I’m going to Medicine Hat after all. Only this time, I’m going with a renewed twinkle and a story of appreciation for community and a lesson in willingness to suspend worry and cussing and reach instead for The Twinkle Zone. May you stay in the zone this season, and may it recharge your battery enough to last the year!
Town, Contractor and Landowner Fined
for Illegal Disposal of Demolition Waste
Kelsey and burned.
A municipality, a local landowner and a contractor found out that it can be costly to cut corners on proper waste disposal when demolishing buildings.
On Oct. 4, 2022, the Town of Cabri, Swift Current contractor Knutson Excavating and landowner Lindsey Kelsey were fined a total of $51,000 in Swift Current Provincial Court after pleading guilty to several offences under The Environmental Management and Protection Act and regulations, and The Municipal Refuse Management Regulations.
On Feb. 14, 2022, Swift Current conservation officers received information from the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line that Knutson Excavating was demolishing houses in Cabri, hauling the material to Lindsey Kelsey’s land northeast of town and burning the material at night, violating environmental laws. The officers investigated and found that five houses had been demolished (four belonging to the Town of Cabri and one owned by Kelsey) and the waste taken to a rural property owned by
Environmental protection officers issued an immediate Environmental Protection Order, stopping all work and setting out the requirements to address contamination on the burn site. Further investigation resulted in charges against the three parties for discarding waste, establishing a waste disposal ground and engaging in industrial activity, all without the required permits.
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Following guilty pleas, the Town of Cabri and Knutson Excavating were each fined $21,000, while Kelsey was fined $9,000. The money from the fines will go to the province’s Impacted Sites Fund, which provides support to municipal governments to clean up abandoned, environmentally impacted sites. Knutson Excavating also cleaned up the disposal site.
Improper waste disposal can have serious environmental impacts on the air, soil and water, and can also pose threats to human health. Demolishing a house creates many different types of waste. Some of that waste should never be burned
because of the dangerous pollutants they emit and the contamination they leave behind. The Ministry of Environment recognizes that costs to municipalities to properly dispose of derelict buildings can be significant, and works with them to explore available options.
If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry
or environmental violations, please call Saskatchewan’s TIPP line at 1-800-667-7561, or call #5555 from a SaskTel cellular device. Violations can also be reported online at saskatchewan. ca/tipp. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for cash rewards from the SaskTip Reward Program.
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
CAOEC state of the industry: Finally, a recognition of energy security
On Nov. 23, the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) announced the release of its Q4 2022 and 2023 drilling forecast
The forecast included:
Projected 2023 wells drilled: 6,409 – an increase of 827 from 2022 (5,582*)
Projected 2023 operating days: 70,495 – an increase of 9,091 from 2022 (61,404*)
Total jobs expected: 42,350, an increase of 5,437 yearover-year
“The future of energy runs through our workforce. Our members have the technical innovation and skills to be the world’s most carbon-efficient energy services sector,” said CAOEC President & CEO Mark Scholz in a release. “Canada is well known for our top-rated ESG standards, and countries around the world are asking for more Canadian energy. As noted in a recent CAOEC white paper ‘Leading Collaboration Through the Energy Transition,’ our members and their employees will remain critical as development continues for oil, LNG, natural gas, geothermal, helium, carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS), in-situ hydrogen, and mineral extraction from brines. In 2023, we expect to lead the industry forward as we embark on the energy transformation.”
“2022 was an exciting year for the Canadian energy services sector following a seven-year industry slowdown. Drilling activity for oil and natural gas remained steady throughout the year with high commodity prices and modest improvements in capital markets,” Scholz added.
Asked Pipeline Online on Nov. 28 about the fact oil prices have fallen to below the levels at the start of the Ukraine war, and its impact on Canadian drilling, Scholz said, “I still think the fundamentals I think, are still very strong.
“I think these are, these are blips that certainly will come and go. But I think long term, I still think there’s just so much under supply across the globe, and the recognition, I think, finally, about energy security, and affordability is coming to the to the forefront of energy policy.
“Short and medium term, I think the prospects look very strong for the industry. But I also think, as we had kind of laid out in our in a white paper that we put together, is that there is an opportunity, I think for you know, for a pivot in the sector to start looking at other market options and I guess industries for our sector. And that is things like lithium, helium, into lesser extent, geothermal.”
He continued, “I think the sector finally is starting to turn a corner. We’re starting to see sustainability. kind of peek through on the oilfield services side. I think a lot of
people are looking fairly bullish, I think for our sector for the next two to three years. Our forecast came out, we’re projecting a 15 per cent lift in activity, commodity prices that we pegged at US$82 for WTI. And the natural gas, our assumption was $3.19 of gigajoule Canadian AECO pricing.”
“We’re still kind of faced with some infrastructure issues here in in Western Canada with bottlenecks and trying to optimize some of those pipelines. But the other thing I think that’s going to really, really high grade natural gas for Canada is going to be Coastal GasLink nearing completion and LNG Canada, which is just going to be such a huge opportunity for us,” Scholz said.
Canada’s energy services sector is an integral part of the global energy production supply chain as Russia’s war against Ukraine threatens energy security abroad, the association noted, addeding, “CAOEC is hopeful discipline from OPEC and civility with crude prices will help prevent the industry from potential recession impacts in 2023.”
In 2023, tailwinds are expected with the completion of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, a pipeline that will add 590,000 barrels per day to the market. Coastal GasLink is also anticipated to reach mechanical completion by the end of 2023, a project that will safely deliver natural gas to the first LNG export facility in Canada’s history, LNG Canada.
After years of lower activity levels, labour recruitment and retention remain a challenge to overcome in the energy industry. The association fully accounts for this barrier in the forecast, and anticipates more people will join the industry as it proves to offer competitive career opportunities for young people, Indigenous communities, and newcomers from coast to coast to coast. “We are at the epicenter of Canada’s energy transformation. It is our people that will lead the way forward,” Scholz asserted in the white paper.
The forecast calls for an increase of 827 wells from 2022, for a total of 6,409. The forecast also foresees an increase of 5,437 jobs, up to a total of 42,350 direct and indirect jobs which will be key in Canada’s net-zero future.
Below is a recording of CAOEC’s 2022 State of the Industry with address from Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) president & CEO Mark Scholz, and keynote speech by Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta. Also included is an industry panel moderated by EPAC President & CEO Tristan Goodman, including Mike Belenkie, President & CEO of Advantage Energy, Jason Jaskela, President & COO of Headwater Exploration, and Lavonne Zdunich, Director Investor Relations at Precision Drilling Corp. Joe Dion, Chairman and CEO at Frog Lake Energy Resources Corp. provided an event blessing.
Kerrobert Arena 75th Anniversary: Small town people make amazing things happen
BY BOBBI HEBRON Kerrobert Recreation Director
This past weekend we celebrated the Kerrobert Memorial Arena 75th year and the people who were part of it, including those who built it, those who cared for it, those who played in it and those it was named after.
On Nov. 25th, 1946 at 6:30am, the Kerrobert Arena burned to the ground. That same day Kerrobert Town Council, the Board of Trade and a score of other citizens assembled with plans to build a new rink at once. By noon of the same day plans were secured to purchase a fine, large Royal Canadian Airforce hanger from North Battleford.
piece at a time. It was an honor to listen to and read their incredible stories.
The following are words from local resident Richard Reindeau, “Students Volunteer to Help Finish New Rink - The old rink burned to the ground at the beginning of December 1946 early in the morning. I remember that my family was living in the Courthouse at the time as my dad Albert Riendeau was the caretaker there. Dad called us all upstairs and said, “The rink is on fire!” We all quickly got dressed and went over, and by the time we got there the whole building was engulfed in flames and the roof collapsed shortly after. It was a sad day. For the remainder of that year after the charred remains were cleared, we used the Open Air Rink at the location of the old rink. The caretaker at the time was Charlie Tuk.
The hangar was disassembled, moved and reassembled on what was then known as the Athletic Block of town. It was said to be planned and masterminded by Kay “Skipper” Petersen, grandfather of local resident Jo-Anne Klug. Through combined efforts from the Kerrobert Kinsmen Club, the Kerrobert Memorial Recreation committee, Town Council, the Chamber of Commerce, local farmers, residents, business owners, organizations and over 50 high school students, it was completed. On Christmas day in 1947, the rink was thrown open for the first time for skating and curling. “Skipper” Pedersen had kept his word, “she’ll be open Christmas Day”.
Former and late resident W.B. Sample shared these words over 60 years ago that still ring true today….Yes, the scoffers said “it couldn’t be done”, it would never be finished”, “Kerrobert has bitten off more than it can chew at this time” etc. They had forgotten the triumphs of past years by the people of this same district; how they had fought for and secured our magnificent Court House, a fine modern hospital, the local creamery, a fine Library, our fine churches and one of the finest theaters in the province.”
So this past weekend we thanked all those people who had a hand in the building of the Memorial Arena, especially local residents Richard Reindeau, Jim Armstrong and Mervin Norris. This week they shared stories of being let of out school in the afternoons of 1947 to climb into the arena rafters and up on scaffolding to put the arena together, one
After the fire Kerrobert Town Council decided to buy an airplane hangar from North Battleford where it was tore down, and then many volunteers took their grain trucks up and hauled the hangar home piece by piece.
Student volunteers did not help with the main framethat work was all completed by engineers and other workers. I remember Kay Peterson who owned Peterson Garage in Kerrobert had a large role in getting the hangar put together.
At the time I was attending Kerrobert High School with principal Mr. Dave Dyck, and they used to give students the afternoon off school to go down to help finish building the new rink. A lot of different guys from high school would go down to volunteer for the afternoons. I was 15 years old in Grade 10 in 1947. It was great to get a break from school and go down with all our school buddies. Some of my buddies I remember working with were Fraser Rupert, Don Atkins, John Heron, Maynard Heron, Russel Crump, Don Brannigan, Pat Kehoe, Jim Magwood, and my brothers Raymond, Wilfred and Leonard Riendeau.
For the work we were helping to complete on the roof, Joe Wolfe was the foreman. When we got to the work site we were given a hammer and a bag of nails. Our job was to cover the roof in by laying down 3 inch thick planks that were 10 feet long and a foot wide. We were working right on top of the rink rafters about 30 feet up. I remember walking on the beams and having no concerns for my safety at the time.
One funny story I remember was when us kids had got a hold of a big 2 inch thick rope about 30 feet long. We tied it to one of the top rafters away from the main work areas and used it to slide down when we needed a break or if it was coffee time. We always laughed because Joe could not figure out how in the world we got down from those rafters so quickly.
Some days it was pretty miserable working in December up there. It was cold most days, around -20 degrees. Most days we could last up there about an hour and then we would go back down to the food trailer set up and have a donut and hot chocolate to get warmed up. We really appreciated the W.H.O. (We Help Others) ladies volunteer group for those treats. Sure made us want to come down to help even more!!!
The original siding put on the rink in the summer of 1948 was these really hard asbestos shingles. Years later
Jordan Halter, Kaid Hoffman, Patrick McGrath, Ryan Neumeier, Trent Nienaber, Travis Kennon
Srigley, Ryan Webber
Cake Cutting - former arena employee for nearly 30 years Rob Cholin.
Ceremonial Puck Drop - family of the late Darryl Fruhstuk - Shirleen Fruhstuk, Brennan Murphy, Casey Fruhstuk, Sheila Murphy and Dave Morrell.
Glenn Tomecek, Stan Pitura, Joe Dubeilewicz, Sandy Smith
Winners of the Remembrance Day Poem, Poster and Essay contest with Kerrobert Legion members.
U18 and U7 2022-2023 Tiger team
Teddy Bear Toss after the first Tiger goal.
Lyndsay Neumeier singing Oh Canada and MC and Town Councillor Brad Murphy.
Photo Credits to Gloria Knorr, Kari Zerr and Kerrobert Recreation with permission to share.
SWHL Klippers look to continue winning ways, while Tigers looking for a new beginning
BY JORDAN PARKER
The SWHL Kindersley Klippers have had a near-flawless start to the 2022 season, and things only look brighter.
The Klippers have dominated the league standings, and don’t appear to be ready to slow down any time soon.
“We’re just keeping it rolling. We’ve had a few injuries though, which will make things difficult. Tate Page is out,” said team manager Brady Newmeyer.
“Also, David Dziurzynski took a puck to the face and his eye is swelled shut. It’s always difficult without some key guys.”
One of the keys to the Klippers’ success is the fact there’s a deep lineup and everyone is chipping in where they can.
“We’re fortunate with the guys this year. It’s not like that all the time. Young guys are stepping in and stepping up to the plate too,” he said.
“With provincials and playoffs on the horizon, the guys will be tested. They have to be ready to do that work.”
A major reason the Klippers have seen some important wins is the play of their tandem of goaltenders.
“You don’t often see teams with two quality guys. Luke Sproule has been with us four-and-a-half years, and Travis Child is a newcomer,” he said.
“Having that tandem means we find the guys have a really great chance to win every single night.”
The group is tight-knit, and the Klippers seem to all be working toward a common goal, something that allows them to be successful.
“It’s just a really solid group of guys keeping things together. The young guys are buying in and the older players give stability,” he said.
“From the board of directors to every line, everyone is invested. The game is being played well and it’s a team effort.”
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Newmeyer says the team is excited to get off the ice and enjoy a break off with family.
“It’ll be good to get that time. We’ll be back at it in January, play our last four league games, and then playoffs is coming,” he said. “Guys will be getting rested and spending time with their family in the lead-up to that.”
On the other side of the SWHL coin, the Kerrobert Tigers finished 2022 second-to-last, with a 1-6-1 record.
“We played the last few games short-handed, as guys had trips and injury issues,” said coach Brad Murphy. “Some guys even played injured, but that’s difficult. In two games last weekend, we lost four more guys to injuries.”
One major injury this year that has hurt the squad is that of Landon Gross, sustained on his first game of the season, during which he had a goal and assist.
“He’s an import from Lethbridge, and he tore his hamstring. It was entertaining to see him play,” said Murphy.
“He’s a guy with a lot of promise. It was nice to see him out, but that may be all we see of him this year. He just had surgery.”
But with a few weeks for the holidays, there’s a hope from Murphy some of the guys with nagging injuries will be back soon enough.
“”We would love to have as many guys back after the break as possible,” he said. “With three weeks of rest, that will really help. Some guys can do physio and get massages and relax.”
It can be hard to maintain morale when you’re on a skid like that of the Tigers, but Murphy had some interesting words.
“It’s been a long time since the Tigers were really good. Our guys are accustomed to not winning as much as other teams in the league,” he said.
“Our guys just come out and have fun and try to play good hockey. We had hoped this year would have more upside in terms of wins, but we’ll see how things go in the new year.”
Their next game will be against the Kindersley Sr. Klippers on Friday, January 6, 2023.
Eston Ramblers’ back half of season could be breakthrough
BY JORDAN PARKER Your Southwest Media Group
The Eston Ramblers have had an unremarkable start to the 2022 season.
They’ve been good enough to land in the middle tier of the league, but will need an extra push to hit higher echelons of the SVHL league standings.
Heading into the break, player Cam Oliphant knows they have to push themselves to make an even bigger impact in January.
“It’s been a good season so far. We’ve found some successes, and had some ups and downs. With a lot of new players and faces, it can take a bit of time to come together,” he said.
“We’ve been getting some of the things we’re looking for. We just need more. We’re close to where we want to be.”
So far this season, Oliphant sees some really great things in the team.
“When we play well, it all seems to click. We’re doing what’s necessary. We can put pucks in the back of the net and produce offensively,” he said. “When we score, we do it in
bunches and play the right way.”
But the strength of the Ramblers is also connected to a weakness among the team.
“Consistency would be our bigger issue. We need to try to have an approach that works so we can get used to better starts to the game. The second period is always out best. We often end up trailing out of the gate,” he said.
“Whether that means we come more prepared or something else, we just need to work on it more.”
The silver lining is the underlying attitude of the Ramblers team this year, and the way they work together.
“One thing about our group is they never panic. It’s good to know that when things don’t go our way, we feel we can come back,” he said.
“We don’t want to keep being behind, but knowing we can come back and win or get a tying goal is big.”
So far this season, Oliphant and the rest of the team have really had the entire town behind them.
“Our support has always been good and peple rally around the senior team. We appreciate the fans
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and people in this town,” he said.
“Fans will travel to see games, or they’ll come to our home games all the time. It’s always nice to feel that support.”
Eston has found themselves past the double-digit game mark this season, and have gotten a feel for what teams are big competitors.
“Obviously on the leaderboard, Kenaston and Kyle are big players this year. They have consistency as a team. We also tied Dinsmore twice, so that’s a big matchup right now,” he said.
As the Christmas break gets started, Oliphant sees it as a time that could be beneficial for the players on the SVHL team.
“Having those two weeks will solve injury issues, and allow guys a chance to really get away,” he said.
“They can spend time with family or go on vacation. It’ll be good for everyone.”
The Ramblers return to action Saturday, January 7, 2023, and are visiting the Kenaston Blizzards.
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1. MOVIES: What was the name of the fictional kingdom in “Frozen”?
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3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the name of Scrooge’s business partner in “A Christmas Carol”?
4. TELEVISION: In what city is the long-running drama “Grey’s Anatomy” set?
5. GEOGRAPHY: Which two cities were the original endpoints of the Orient Express?
6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many legs does an ant have?
7. LITERATURE: What is the title of Toni Morrison’s first novel?
8. MATH: How many minutes are in a week?
9. BUSINESS SLOGANS: Which company’s slogan is, “Expect more. Pay less”?
10. EXPLORERS: What is the home country of Roald Amundsen, the first to reach the South Pole?
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FEED AND SEED
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LAND FOR SALE / RENT
FARMLAND FOR SALE. 15 Quarters south east of Oyen. Contact Sullivan Acres Ltd. 403-664-0205 for more information. D20c
FARMLAND AND PASTURE LAND BY SASKATCHEWAN RIVER. 160 acres. Best hunting in Saskatchewan. Excellent fishing. Thick pine & poplar bluffs, by water coulee. Old yard site with power and water. Revenue Potential. East of Prince Albert, SK. $248,000. Call Doug 306-716-2671.
3 QUARTERS OF CROPLAND South of Weyburn, SK. Distressed sale. Priced below market at 1.27 x assessment, with a 4% return with lease. $594,800.00. Call Doug at 306-716-2671.
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John Lacey Lawson
June 5, 1931 - December 28, 2007
Those we love remain with us, Fore love itself lives on.
Cherished memories never fade, Because one loved is gone.
Those we love can never be More than a thought apart; For as long as there’s a memory They live on in our hearts.
Loved and missed every day by Your loving wife, Dorothy John, Shawn, Krista & Sasha Rose, Gale, Nicole & Mikaela
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Estate of LESLIE GEORGE HEIDT, late of Alsask, Saskatchewan, Deceased.
ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 16th day of JANUARY, 2023.
MORGOTCH LAW Box 2530 113B Main Street Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0
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RM of Snipe Lake #259 (Groups 1 and 2) and RM of Newcombe #260 (Group 3)
Group 1. NE 29-26-18 W3M Ext 0; NW 29-26-18 W3M Ext 0; and SW 29-26-18 W3M Ext 0.
Group 2. NE 06-27-18 W3M Ext 0.
Group 3. SW 21-26-22 W3M Ext 48 (less 10 acre yard site to be subdivided out and retained by seller); and SE 21-26-22 W3M Ext 49.
No bins or buildings are included. Tenders will be accepted on each of Groups 1, 2 and/or 3 or a combination of the 3 Groups. Purchaser must rely on own research and inspection.
Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Forward tenders by 3:00 p.m. on January 25, 2023 to: HUGHES LAW OFFICE
Box 729, Eston, SK S0L 1A0
Ph: 306-962-3654 Fax: 306-962-4474
Hugheslaw@sasktel.net Solicitor for Mrs. M. Pedersen
FOR SALE BY TENDER
Tenders will be accepted on the following parcel of land located in the R.M. of Buffalo No. 409, approximately 1 mile West and 6 miles North of Wilkie, SK: SE 12-41-20 W3rd (municipal assessment - $239,700.00)
- 155 cultivated acres
- 2022 crop - wheat - heavy - harrowed fall 2022
5% non-refundable deposit will be required on accepted Tender 10 days after closing.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned on or before 12:00 noon on Wednesday, the 21st day of December, 2022
More information available upon request.
Not necessarily the highest or any tender accepted.
COOPER NEIL LAW FIRM
Solicitor for Coleman Holdings Inc.
Telephone: 306-228-2631 • Fax: 306-228-4449
Email: unityoffice@cooperneil.ca
P.O. Box 600, Unity, SK S0K 4L0
FOR CASH RENT BY TENDER
- 2022 Crop - NW 9 & NE 16 - soft white wheat, balance in lentils
- Landlord reserves the right to fall-graze cattle on Section 23
- Landlord will consider term up to 5 years - Current renter has right of first refusal
Tenders will be accepted on any or all parcels.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned on or before 12:00 o’clock noon ON WEDNESDAY, THE 21ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 2022.
Not necessarily the highest or any tender accepted.
COOPER NEIL LAW FIRM
Solicitor for Keith and Darlene Rumohr
Telephone: 306-228-2631
Fax: 306-228-4449
Email: unityoffice@cooperneil.ca
P.O. Box 600 Unity, SK S0K 4L0
Helen Betty Graham (nee Boris) November 15, 1928 to December 5, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Helen Betty Graham in the Heritage Manor surrounded by family. Helen was born in Penhold, Alberta and was the youngest of six children.
After graduating from Crescent Heights Highschool in Calgary, Helen entered into nursing school at the Calgary General and the Mental Hospital in Ponoka – graduating in 1951 as an RN.
Helen met Arnold Graham while he was working winters, in Calgary, as a plumber. They were wed October 25, 1952 and began married life in Beadle.
Helen was active in the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, The Royal Purple, Embroiders Guild, she enjoyed curling, golfing and loved to watch any sport on TV.
Helen was predeceased by her husband of 47 years Arnold Graham, her grandson Ian Graham, her parents Steve & Sophia Boris, Infant Siblings Maria, Antonina, Siblings Michael, Alex
and Kaye Boris, Parents In-Law Charles & Pearl Graham, Nephew Daryl Smith, Brother In-Law Gary Graham, Sister InLaw Irene Graham.
She will be truly missed by:
Sons
Brian (Val) Graham
Randy (Shelly) Graham
Vern (Cheri McInnis) Graham
Grandchildren
Breanne Graham
Ileah (Nathan) Hill
Curtis (Janice) Graham
Kristen (Byron) Ismond
Katie Graham
Great-Grandchildren
Levi & Alex Graham-Townsend
Augustus and Ariadne Hill
Charles and James Graham
Kamryn and Carter Ismond
Sisters
Irene Boris (Calgary)
Mary Smith (Arizona)
Sister In-Law
Marilyn Graham
And many nieces and nephews
The family would like to thank the staff at Caleb Village and The Heritage Manor for their kind and compassionate care for Helen while she was living in these homes. We would also like to thank all for the kind words, visits, flowers and support we have had over the past couple of weeks.
In lieu of flowers please consider supporting – St Paul’s United Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 238 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 or Kindersley & District Health & Wellness Foundation, PO Box 195 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0.
VICTIM SERVICES
FOR THE HANNA & OYEN AREA
Part-time Job Posting - Case Worker
POSTING DATE: December 20th, 2022 - January 6th, 2023
LOCATION: Oyen RCMP Detachment - Victim Services Unit
HOURS OF WORK : 15 hours per week as needed
JOB SUMMARY
This position is part of the provincial service delivery recovery to victims of crime and trauma, for the Hanna and Oyen areas. In partnership with the RCMP detachments in Hanna and Oyen, this position will work to provide trauma informed support, information and referrals to victims of crime.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Administration
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers and volunteer services in the Hanna and Oyen areas.
Support
• Provide post trauma support to victims of crime.
• Provide on the scene crisis intervention in response to police calls.
• Provide court preparation and court accompaniment to witnesses.
Information
• Provide necessary information to victims of crime.
Case Management
• Maintain accurate case file notes on the VSCM database.
• Case conference with police, crown and community support groups when necessary. Community Collaboration
• Participate in community network meetings.
Qualifications
• Post-secondary education in Social Services or a Human Services field or equivalent related experience.
• Must have advanced computer skills preferably in Microsoft suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communmication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with multiple community partners.
• Ability to provide non-judgmental support.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Successful candidate must be eligible for an RCMP security clearance. This position will require working some evenings, weekends and with challenging clients. Interviews for this position will take place at the Oyen RCMP detachment.
Successful candidates will be notified.
Please submit cover letter and resume to: Brooks and County VSU 310 - 4th St. W. Brooks, AB T1R 0Z7 or email: anne.muraya@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
HELP SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY’S FUTURE
The Town of Oyen seeks public input into the sharing of our community’s future!
Town administration is working on a multi-faceted project entitled ‘Building a Community Development Strategy for Oyen’ with Natalie Gibson of InnoVisions & Associates. InnoVisions is a consulting firm that specializes in helping rural communities with community and economic development.
The Town hosted the first of a series of ‘community café’ discussions on November 22, 2022. These café events are an opportunity for residents to share ideas about opportunities the Town can pursue that will provide long-term prosperity for residents and businesses alike.
To quote an attendee from the community café discussion, “Very unique approach to strategic planning. It was a great learning opportunity to focus on what our current assets are how we can build on them and bring improvements to the town. This type of strategic planning makes you change your thinking. Very refreshing to focus on the positives instead of the negatives.”
If you would like to be part of the discussion, you can take part in a survey from the comfort of your home by scanning the QR code with your phone or visiting this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CW3Y399.
“Thanks to the Oyen Strategic Planning Committee for including the SCHS students and staff in the process. Youth are an integral part of the community and the future. The forward thinking to include them made them feel important and valued. Students were heard talking about the ideas and suggestions days later in the hallway. This was a very valuable experience for all involved.” Says SCHS Principal, Jason Duchscherer.
The next community café session will take place on Thursday, January 19th, 2023, at 7:00pm. Whether you are a resident of Oyen, a rural resident, business owner, youth, senior, or a member of the general public, we need your input! Let’s plan for the future, together!
Stay up to date on the process and follow the Town of Oyen Facebook Page or visit www.oyen.ca, under Town Projects.
KOESTER
Ted was born February 9, 1930 at Eston. He grew up on the same farm he raised his family on. He went to school in Eston and then attended the University of Saskatchewan School of Agriculture from 1948 to 1951.
On August 24, 1955 Ted married Constance Sarah Eldridge and the family grew quickly. Ted loved farm life and the family soon settled on the home quarter where his parents also lived. With a crew like theirs, family vacations would have been impossible if not for the Eston Riverside Regional Park where they purchased a cabin and enjoyed every summer.
J. Archie Szabo 1931 ~ 2022
The family of Archie Szabo sadly announces his passing on December 10, 2022 with his family by his side. He leaves
Ted cared deeply about his community and served in many ways. He was a dedicated councilor and Reeve for the RM of Snipe Lake spanning almost 36 years. During that time, he was a delegate for the West Central Municipal Government and served as chairman of the Transportation committee. He represented the RM on the doctor retention committee, served on the West Central Road and Rail committee, Parish Council, Knights of Columbus, Rambler Hockey Club and the Eston Riverside Regional Park board. In 2005, he received the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal and in 2012 the Queen Elizabeth ll Diamond Jubilee Medal. Ted leaves to cherish his memory his children Sharon (Lynn) Nash and family Brad (Jocelyn) Nash, Landyn and Keegan, Rickie Nash, Everett and Declan, Dwayne (Candace) Nash, Carrington, Mitchell (Amber Haug) Nash and daughter Aliyah Haug and Mystique, Brittany (Brad)
to cherish his memory his wife of 59 years, Eva Szabo; daughter, Shirley Szabo (Bob); son, Darrel Szabo (Linda); sister, Margaret Berringer; and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents, Steve and Helen; sister, Helen (Steve) Balog; and brother, Steve (Audrey) Szabo. Archie was born in Fareham, Alberta on September 21, 1931. He moved to Saskatchewan, settling in Hoosier in 1956 and working in the oil and gas field accompanied by
Nessel, Xander, Paxton and Zane; Carole (Blyth) Stevenson and family Abby (Nathan) Bennett, Eddie and Frankie, Kelly (Derrick) Knight, Emerson, William and Maggie, Casey (Taylor Jackson) Stevenson, Stevie, Hannah, Boston and Stormie; Nancy (Brent) Oliphant and family Sheena (Robert Blackmore) Oliphant-Blackmore; Adell Gurski and family Laura (James) Kerr, Anna and Remy and Kyle Gurski; Aaron (Vera) Koester and family Janelle (Andrew) Davey, Lena and Jacoby, Clinton Hartman, Keith Hartman and Alden Koester; Jill (Barry) Stevenson and family Mandy (Max) Field, Louie and Joe, Sam (Mackenzie Perry) Stevenson and her son Brooks, Caleb Stevenson, Ella and Noah Stevenson; June (Ben) Pederson and family Davin (Tarren) Pederson, Aden and Kenna, Dylan Pederson and Kaylie Pederson; Paula (Tony) Livella and family Gabe Livella and Sophia Livella; Mary (Scott) Cochlan and family Kade Cochlan and Jordyn Co -
his various faithful dogs. He married Eva Ward on April 27, 1963. He continued in the oilfield until his retirement in 1990 and moved to Medicine Hat. His active lifestyle included golfing, bowling, woodwork, gardening, volunteer work for numerous community events and projects, as well as camping, welcoming any friends and family (new and old) at various lakes. He also came up with various designs for traps, racks for bikes, wiener sticks,
chlan; Lori (Jason) Lappa and family Jade Lappa and Sage Lappa. He was predeceased by his wife Connie, three sons David, Hal and Lawrence, grandson Gavin Oliphant, his parents Lawrence and Philomena, sisters Madeline Little, Dorothy Copeland and Lorraine Schweder and brothers Gerald and Dennis.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Eston, SK with Reverend Father John Abban-Bonsu celebrating. The Rite of Committal followed in the Eston Cemetery followed by a time of fellowship at the Plus 50 Club. Donations in memory of Ted may be directed to the Eston Riverside Regional Park, P.O. Box 883, Eston, SK, S0L 1A0. To send condolences to the family, please visit shanidarfuneralservices.com. Arrangements entrusted to Shanidar Funeral Services, Rosetown, SK
and many more. In later years, touring the community on his peddle bike and playing pool at a community centre. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local SPCA. Celebration of life arrangements will be announced when completed by SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647. CONDO FOR SALE
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EATONIA
Saturday, December 24
• A Family Christmas Invitation. This Christmas Eve, share in a special service celebrating the birth of Jesus, in an outdoor setting at Eatonia Oasis Living. At 6:00 PM, the United Church will be enacting the oldage nativity story with the singing of carols. Everyone is welcome!
Saturday, December 31
• Eatonia Lions Club New Year’s Eve Dance. Special performance by Mitch Larock and the 4:54 Band. $35 per person; $60 per couple. Midnight Lunch. Tickets available at Eatonia Town Office or Eatonia Agencies starting December 1st.
ESTON
Monday, December 26
• Annual Boxing Day Fun-Spiel. $40 per team. $10 for an individual (will build teams from individual names). Call or text Sandy at 306-962-7572. 4 end games. Any and all ages. Loads of fun!
HOOSIER
Sunday Service
• Hoosier Community Church 10:30 am at the Community Hall. Contact Joel Hamm 306-460-7056 or Curtis Kornelson 306-460-7327.
KERROBERT
Tuesday, December 20
• KCS Christmas Concert at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, December 28
• Parent & Tots at the Library 3:00 PM
Saturday, December 31
• New Year Celebration at the Kinsmen Hall 8 PM2 AM. $20 at the door. Performance by The Singles. Midnight Lunch provided. Guaranteed $1000 50/50. Fundraising efforts for Marty Huckabay.
* Secret Santa for Seniors. Look for the “Santa for Seniors” Tree at the Kerrobert Courthouse Festival of Trees. Choose a tag, which will include a local senior and their wishlist. Please return wrapped and labelled gifts to D’Lux Hardware by December 17. Gifts will be delivered to the Hillside Lodge, Pioneers Haven and Kerrobert Long Term Care residents. For more information contact Lori Zerr 494-7172 or Kimberly Wack 494-8006.
* Weekly Walk this Way at the P.C.C. 9:30 - 11:00 AM
* Weekly Shuffle Club at the P.C.C. 1:30 PM
* Weekly Open Curling at the Curling Rink 7:00 PM
* A Christmas Village located at 432 Atlantic Avenue (Downtown in former pizza place building). Open until December 22nd. Thursdays 6-8; Saturdays 5-8; Sundays 1-4. $2 entrance fee (not for profit).
Saturday, January 21
• Kerrobert Wildlife Federation Annual Supper and Awards Night
KINDERSLEY
* 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.
* Kindersley Air Cadets meet every Thursday evening at 903 - 11th Avenue East. New recruits welcome. Call 306-430-7897 for more info.
* Monday Night Jam Sessions 7:00 - 11:00 PM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. All ages welcome. Call Keith for more information.
LUSELAND
Wednesday, January 11
• Luseland Arts Council presents Sheldon Casavantan evening of Magic, Intrigue and Illusion 7:30 PM at the Luseland Homecoming Hall.
DONATION DROP-OFF
Army
Funds from your donations go back into the community, through our Family Services programs.
Unfortunately, many of the donations left after hours, are being vandalized and removed from the drop-off area.
In order to address this concern, we are requesting that all thrift store donations be made from: Tuesday to Saturday, between the hours of 10 AM and 5 PM
If donations cannot be made during these hours, please call 306-463-2191 to make alternative arrangements.
