Peddling across Canada
Dickson started his journey in Vancouver and is peddling across Canada on his bicycle. Matthew has successfully recovered from schizophrenia and is attempting to be the first person with schizophrenia to bicycle across Canada.
“I want to show people the disease isn’t a death sentence and to give hope to those suffering with it,” he explained. “I am raising funds for the Schizophrenia Societies in Canada and for the MindAid nonprofits, who are helping people with mental illness in developing countries.”
Matt said MindAid is the world’s first website, with all the organizations working on mental health in developing countries on site. He is helping get the information out, so people in developing countries can get access to basic mental health care. These non-profit organizations are low-cost but have been proven to be effective.
Throughout his journey from B.C. and into Alberta, Matt concentrated on where he would sleep, where he could get food and water, and watching what funding was coming in on his Go Fund Me which provides funds for his journey. When he reached Drumheller, he was interviewed on the Drumheller radio station.
“After that, I started to get more honks on the road. I want to meet more people along the way,” he said. Matt started his journey on June 4 and plans to reach Newfoundland on August 19 if all goes as planned. Matt lives and works in New Brunswick. You can check on his MindAid social media for updates on his trip.
About three decades ago, Matt had biked across Canada with a group of friends; that was shortly before he received his diagnosis. “I received medication and read lots about how to get better,” he said. On his website, there’s a link list-
ing all of the resources and books that helped him out on his journey. “I’ve read hundreds of books to get myself better.”
Matt also stopped in Oyen and Kindersley and had lined up a speaking engagement in Luseland. What Matt enjoys most about his cycling trip is reaching out to people and talking about schizophrenia.
“It’s so hidden; nobody talks about it. For me, it’s important to be out in the open, talking to strangers, having conversations, getting people talking about,” he said.
He stressed the importance of connecting with other people. “It’s really important to be with others. If someone is struggling with mental illness, spend time with them,” he advised. “But you’ve also got to start phoning people; you can’t wait for people to reach out to you.”
Matt travels as light as he can, but he does carry a tent for camping and lots of water for the hot summer days. The most challenging part is high temperatures and hills. “Going over Rogers Pass in B.C. in the heat tuckered me out,” he admitted.
He’ll return to work when he arrives back home in New Brunswick but said, “I’m trying to make
mental health advocacy my bread and butter.
With all the tools I’ve acquired, I can’t just sit here and do nothing.”
But he is doing somethingpeddling about 100 km to 150 km per day. “That could take six hours or ten hours, depending on conditions,” he said. He expressed appreciation for Saskatchewan’s flat terrain. “A nice tailwind with no hills is such a wonderful feeling!” And he always makes sure to take one day each week to rest.
In an effort to raise awareness, Matt has been doing more interviews on podcasts. “I’m on YouTube and Facebook with this ride, and I’m always adding to my website. I want more eyeballs on it. I’m promoting non-profits who do the work, and want those non-profits to become well known. With donations behind them, they’ll be able to help so many more people.”
“I have to go by faith, knowing the funds will keep coming in,” Matt said. So let’s show him our famous prairie hospitality and keep him going on his journey. You can reach Matt at MindAid.ca, and send e-transfers to info@mindaid. ca. For donations to the Schizophrenia Society, contact schizophrenia.ca/donate
Matt Dickson is biking across Canada raising funds for Schizophrenia Societies in Canada. He stopped in Kindersley for an interview.
Teddy Bear Picnic hosted by Kindersley Library
Kindersley Wheatland Library invited children to bring their teddy bears and their families to a Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday afternoon, June 24th, at Baker Park. Librarian Michelle Yates said the event was such a success last year they decided to hold it again. Once again, dozens of children and their families attended. The afternoon included a scavenger hunt, snacks, stories, crafts and games. It was an awesome kick-off to summer event, which was only possible with the hard work of volunteers and staff at the library. They put in many hours of preparation, in addition to helping out during the event. Thank you for inviting all the children and their families to your picnic.
The Bubble Station was a popular stop at Kindersley Wheatland Library’s Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday, June 24. There were lots of fun activities to enjoy! | PHOTOS BY KATE WINQUIST
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Longing & Belonging
BY MADONNA HAMEL Your Southwest Media Group
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esterday was the first day of summer. To celebrate, I ventured up Eagle Butte to gawk at the blooming cacti. There is nothing more exciting than spotting a clutch of pink and yellow flowers shocking the desert landscape. Just being back on the land reminded me how the wide open skies and ever-expanding horizon calms a body down. It’s easy to see the land as the church of the 21st century. The poet Mary Oliver wrote: “For me the door to the woods is the door to the temple.” And, often these days, I hear people say: Why go to church when I can walk under the cathedral of the sky and be inspired by the choirs of songbirds and coyotes?
Why indeed. I do feel that Saskatchewan’s wild places, empty spaces, and the far reaches of farm fields are all temples of mystery. Here, more than any other place (except perhaps the red dust of the Mississippi shoreline. And the fall colours of a Quebec autumn. And the view of orchards leading down to the Okanagan Lake ) do I feel an intense sense of familiarity - as if I’ve returned to a kind of home situated deep inside me. As if everything I’ve searched for has always been patiently waiting inside, waiting for me to just be silent so I can surrender into it’s very quiet whispers. So, yes, I too find it takes unmediated-by-technology, un-jumbled by algorithms, un-advertised terrain to bring forth that drop-to-your-knees reverence for Creation.
But church was never about a deep connection with Mystery and Reverence, at least, not for me. Like so many kids, I groaned at having to get up early for mass on Sundays. I hated having to wear that “itchy” dress and would slip a t-shirt between me and the woollen material. I would sit up straight and, along with my siblings, stifle yawns and the occasional eye-roll during the sermon. Eventually, we girls grew up to be a singing family. I made a joke on the Von Trapp family of Sound of Music fame, calling us the Big Trap Family. But in truth, it was the act of singing together that helped me feel a sense of Wonder in those chapels and churches of my youth. Mom saved the church-going experience for me by throwing her whole heart into the songs and hymns of the era. And yes, the incense and candles helped too.
Later, after I began going to church with dad after mom died, I understood the power of collective prayer and how it could also be inspiring - if it didn’t sound like everyone was on automatic pilot, droning on and on at a glacial pace. Sometimes mass wasn’t so much a gift, but a penance, a form of suffering I should offer up once a week and, for three years, once a day. Frustrating as it was, it would hopefully make me a more patient and tolerant person. Not the noblest of attitudes, but it worked.
Later, I met Fr. Pat, who showed me how he turned last year’s Palm Sunday
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palms into this year’s Easter Sunday ashes by burning them in his hibachi. And then I met Fr. Joe, who drew me in with his parallels between the ranching and farming world and the fishing and labouring world of the bible. At coffee, after a wedding or a funeral, he tabled all my complaints and questions. Often I would want a theological answer to a question about the Mysteries of Faith, and he would segue into other mysteries- murder mysteries or the mystery of the combustion engine - because he loved cars. Being a German who loved the Autobahn with its no speed limit, he was a fast driver. He hit his share of deer. He also spun donuts in the church parking lot, with the parish kids laughing in the back seat.
Nothing can replace the religious feeling - the Holy Longing - I experience alone in the wild. And I do mean “religious,” though perhaps not in the way most people perceive it. The etymological roots of the word “religion” come from the Latin “religio,” which means to “relink,” in this case, with the Divine, the Sacred, the Holy. And, also worth noting, the word “catholic” comes from the 14th-century Greek “katho” meaning “about” and “likos” meaning “whole.” So, while I do experience a deeply religious feeling on the buttes and in the coulees of the great Saskatchewan South-West, it’s not a doctrinal nor institutional Catholic religiousness, but a small “c” catholic sense of belonging.
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I thought about these things before returning to the stage with “Mother’s Apron,” which I recently performed with great glee at Grand Coteau Museum in Shaunavon. I wanted to expand on a section about a Jesuit who knew early in his life he would not be able to uphold many aspects of his duties - the primary one being the subjugation of Indigenous people. For the most part, the church carried out what it believed was its right, according to the arbitrarily titled Doctrine of Discovery- to “invade, capture, vanquish and subdue” native peoples, but this Jesuit witnessed a profound connection to Spirit. And he came to understand that life on the land was, for the indigenous, a collective religious experience.
However, he also saw that immigrants were not living with the same reverence. Partly because they did not live communally - except in church. “It is one thing to say you love humanity, “ I had him say to the narrator, wary of his presence. “But it’s another to love the next person who walks through that door. That is why we have church: because we are forced to sit beside each other, each so fearfully and wonderfully made.” Our narrator responds: “Psalm 139. My favourite psalm.” “Yes,” he says. “We all long, and we all belong.” “So, “ she responds: “Everything Matters. It’s all medicine.”
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Movie with a mission to save kids
Here’s a superhero riddle for you. Q: What would you get if Batman and Robin were smashed by a steamroller? A: Flat man and Ribbon.
It takes superhuman powers to find a funny superhero joke. But whether it’s comic books or in the movies - everyone loves superheroes. Yet not all real-life heroes make it onto the silver screen; however, there’s one exception.
The movie “Sound of Freedom” will be released in 1200 theatres across America on July 4, and they hope to release it internationally at a later date. It’s based on the life of Tim Ballard, a former CIA agent and Department of Homeland Security staff member who founded Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) a decade ago. Jim Caviezel plays Tim in the movie.
The film was produced by Eduardo Verastegui, who grew up in Mexico. In an online interview by Flashpoint, he said the US is the number one consumer of child sex, and Mexico is the number one provider of children. “I love Mexico, and I love America. In Mexico, six children disappear every
hour. When you hear that, you think - how can I turn the other way and not do something?” That’s why he produced the film.
Tim said the movie tells a true story. “Every bad guy is real; every kid is real. At the end of the movie, it lists where each kid is today,” he explained. “The only thing is they make me look way cooler than I am.”
In real life, OUR has rescued over 7,000 children in ten years and placed them in recovery, and made over 5,000 arrests. “There’s millions of children; that’s a drop in the bucket,” he said. “But the storytellers change everything. I hope this film can be a modern-day liberation, to shine a light on modern-day slavery and wake up the world to what’s happening,” Tim said.
Actor, Jim Caviezel said he hopes the movie will cause whistleblowers to come forward and reveal what’s going on. And what’s going on is a growing international crime network that has surpassed the drug trade. Tim said it’s because you can sell a bag of cocaine one time, but a child can be sold five to ten times a day.
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organization with offices in five regions. They are constantly working with law enforcement, extracting children and delivering them to aftercare services.
“There’s more people enslaved today than in the history of the world, which shocks people.”
Tim said the sex slave and organ-harvesting crime networks are growing. “We call this a hidden war.”
According to Tim, there are five anti-drug agents for every anti-child trafficking investigator. It’s not a priority, and everything moves slowly. “People need to get loud; that’s when everything changes,” Tim said.
Eduardo agreed, asking, “How can we turn this into a priority? This is beyond ourselves; this is big. We need a movement that will end child trafficking.” Tim noted that if you do a Google search on the topic, hardly anything shows up.
While undercover, Tim doesn’t carry a weapon; he chooses to disarm people by acting his part
and wearing a disguise. But this isn’t a movie; he’s doing it in real and dangerous surroundings. At the end of an operation, he gets arrested, along with the criminals, as part of his cover.
“I’ve been doing this for over a decade. At the end of an operation,
there’s a huge release, and I end up crying. It may be an hour later or a week later, but I end up crying,” he admitted.
After watching “Sound of Freedom,” you’ll end up crying too.
But the film’s producer is hoping for more than just tears.
“When people see this film, they will leave not only entertained but wanting to do something,” he concluded.
Before every operation, Tim said, “I ask myself a simple question - if that was my kid, would I go? It’s a no-brainer, then it’s easy.”
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Fundraising kicks off for construction of Kid’s Academy
BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
Plans are underway for the future construction of Kinder Kollege Inc. at 200 Thompson Drive in Rosedale. Although no activity is taking place on the lot, a kickoff fundraising golf tournament is scheduled for July 22 at the Kindersley Regional Golf Course.
The new facility will provide before and after school childcare services for 90 plus children, from 6 months to five years and beyond. Kid’s Academy will be the new sister centre to the existing Kinder Kollege building located at Westberry Elementary School.
“The current Kinder Kollege Centre is operating at maximum capacity with 25 children and has a wait list exceeding 120 children,” explained Jacqueline Armitage,
from Sun West School Division. Jacqueline is the chair of the academy’s fundraising committee.
Now the fundraising committee is beginning the task of raising the $4 to $5 million needed to build and furnish the facility. Monique Neigum, a member of the fundraising committee, has volunteered to organize the tournament. She noted tax receipts will be provided to participants.
Additional members on the fundraising committee include: Jodi Geddes - executive director of Kinder Kollege, Kaley HeinrichsKinder Kollege childcare provider, Megan Korchinski, Brooke Kachmarski, Rebecca German, Joann Gallant and Sydney Fries. Patrick Brick, and Stephen Conway are part of the steering committee. The members will be helping with registration at the tournament and
will be available to answer questions about the facility.
“At the moment we are in the process of drafting a letter for corporate sponsorship to help cover the costs of construction and equipment needed for the facility,” Jacqueline said.
She said they’re still waiting for conceptual drawings and finalized blue prints before they can send the project to bid. “We do not currently have a time line for construction, as we are a long way from our fundraising goal to break ground,” she explained.
Which is why they are inviting everyone to register for their 4-person Texas Scramble on July 22. There will be golf, contests, games, prizes and fun, with the added incentive to raise funds for the Kid’s Academy.
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CRUSHED ASPHALT FOR SALE
Kindersley group is helping fill a need while reducing waste
BY JOAN JANZEN
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due to a lack of space, FoodMesh has decided they will no longer be accepting gently used household items or clothing during their nightly pick-ups.
Perfect for driveways, parking lots, yards, bin pads and more!
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There’s a new Facebook group for people to join called Kind Kindersley. Jessica Dezan from Kindersley explained how the group began. “We have created the group as a spot for anyone who has something to donate to be able to do so. It enables people who are in need of items to post as well,” she explained.
It all came about as a result of donations of household items and clothing that have been donated to FoodMesh Kindersley throughout the past year. However,
Meanwhile, Jessica became aware of a group in Saskatoon that offered items to give away. “I looked into it and thought it was a good idea and the perfect opportunity to start,” Jessica said. “The donations to FoodMesh did help a lot of people, so we needed a spot for that to happen.”
Before long, the group got underway, and by extracting the word “Kind”
from Kindersley, the name Kind Kindersley was created. After all, ‘being kind’ and reducing unnecessary waste is what FoodMesh is all about.
Anyone who is searching for an item, or has something useable that they want to give away, is welcome to join the group. It also enables items such as appliances and furniture to be posted, which FoodMesh wasn’t able to handle because of a lack of space.
“Together, we can help reduce the unnecessary waste going into landfills,” Jessica said.
The word spread quickly, resulting in over 130 people joining the group within a couple of days. There’s already been clothing given away, and it’s an excellent means of acquiring children’s clothing.
Meanwhile, Jessica oversees the group, ensuring all items are offered free of charge. But she is confident it will take off by itself, which it already has. So whether you’re looking for an item or want to donate an item, please feel free to join Kind Kindersley.
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The Eston 95 Lions June 8 meeting was a “Garden Party” theme, hosted by Lion Lacey Owens. Special recognition was given to four members for their outstanding Service to our club and community. The “Melvin Jones Fellowships” they received is the highest award obtainable in the Lions Club organization, and all of these members are well deserving of this honour. L to R: Marion Andrews, Secretary. Recipients Shannon Beckstrand, Gwen Etter, Val Mohan, Eugenie Knight. Past District Governor Lion Karen Holmes made the presentations. Congratulations, Lions! | SUBMITTED PHOTO
Stolen Trailer and Equipment
Kindersley Detachment is requesting the public’s assistance locating a stolen black dump trailer. The trailer was stolen from a business site north of Kerrobert sometime between midnight and 7:00am today. The trailer was carrying utility equipment which is essential to the business. RCMP ask local residents and land owners to check their properties in the area and notify the Kindersley RCMP if they see anything suspicious.
If you have information related to this advisory please call 310RCMP for immediate response, or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).
30-year-old Kerrobert resident killed in Lloydminster collision
On June 23, 2023, at 1:34 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of 67th Avenue and 75th Street in Lloydminster, Alta. Early investigation has revealed that a Jeep Cherokee was traveling Northbound on 75th Street and failed to stop at the posted stop sign. As a result a Semi traveling eastbound on 67th Av-
enue collided with the Jeep. The driver of the Jeep who has been identified as a 30-year-old resident of Kerrobert, Sask., was located deceased. The driver of the semi was not injured.
RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene. The RCMP continue to investigate.
VILLAGE OF PLENTY
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Plenty intends to adopt bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 06-2016, known as the Zoning Bylaw.
INTENT:
The proposed bylaw will amend Bylaw No. 06-2016 as follows:
The Zoning District Map is amended by rezoning Lots 4, 5 & 6, Block 9, Plan G700, Civic Address 94 to 96, inclusive from R1 - Residential District to C2 - Highway Commercial District all the land shown within the bold line as follows:
REASON:
The reason for the amendment is for future commercial development.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council will hold a public hearing on July 11, 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 20th day of June, 2023.
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF ACADIA NO. 34
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR BYLAW 2023-787
DATE: July 4, 2023.
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Acadia Valley Community Hall, Hamlet of Acadia Valley, Alberta
PURPOSE:
The purpose is to consider an amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2012-727 Part VIII Schedule A, Land Use District Map - Hamlet of Acadia Valley.
PRESENTATION:
Oral and written comments and suggestions are invited by any person or group of persons or a person acting on his/her or their behalf, who claims to be affected by the proposed amendment, and by any other persons that the Council wishes to hear at the hearing. Written submissions may be made by the persons above, and may be received at the M.D. of Acadia No. 34 office by 4:00 p.m. on July 3rd, 2023. Oral presentation may be made at the hearing by the persons above, whether or not they have made a written presentation. The time limit of oral presentations is subject to the direction of the Chairperson.
DOCUMENTATION:
Copies of the proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 2012-727 are available for public inspection at the M.D. of Acadia No. 34 office during regular office hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Sections 606 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act.
Jason Wallsmith - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF PROGRESS NO. 351
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Progress No. 351 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 03-2017, known as the Zoning Bylaw.
INTENT:
The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will:
• Add new regulations and requirements for Solar Farms and Wind Energy Facilities.
REASON:
The reason for the amendment is:
• To provide for a reasonable guarantee of site decommissioning and restoration to a natural condition.
PUBLIC INSPECTION:
Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the Rural Municipal Office, located at 503 Grand Ave., in the Town of Luseland, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Rural Municipal Office.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council will hold a public hearing on July 12, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Rural Municipal Office. Written submissions must be received by July 10, (two days before hearing) 2023 by 4:00 p.m. either by email or dropped off at the office. Anyone wishing to make a verbal submission to Council please contact the Rural Municipal Office before July 10 (two days before hearing), 2023, 4:00 p.m. CST to schedule a time slot in which Council will hear your concerns or suggestions.
Issued at the Rural Municipality of Progress No. 351 this 20th day of June, 2023. Kim Adams, Rural Municipal Administrator
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Taylor on Canadian ‘Rushmore’ after amazing putt
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
That wasn’t just ‘a putt’ that Nick Taylor made to shock the golf world in mid-June. That was a putt that created a new stone figure on the Canadian version of Mount Rushmore’s Great Sports Moments.
Paul Henderson is up there of course, with his goal with 34 seconds left in the final game giving Canada victory over the hated Russians in the 1972 Summit Series; Joe Carter’s smiling face beams down on the strength of his World-Series-winning threerun homer in 1993 that gave the Blue Jays the title over Philadelphia Phillies; and Sidney Crosby’s ‘golden goal’ to win the Olympic gold medal in 2010 has elevated him to Rushmore history.
Now, Nick Taylor completes the rocky Rushmore foursome.
For 69 years, no Canadian had ever won the Canadian Open golf tournament. Pat Fletcher in 1954 was the last to do it. The drought might have gone on forever because there are only five or six Canadians with enough game to win on the PGA Tour and the weekly competition is stiff.
But at the Oakdale Golf
Club on June 11, Abbotsford’s Taylor made history — and in the most spectacular of fashion.
A score of minus 17 for four rounds, including spectacular weekend play of 63-66, earned Taylor a spot in a playoff with England’s Tommy Fleetwood, who was looking to make a little personal history himself.
Ranked 21st in the world and a six-time winner on the European Tour, Fleetwood was still seeking his first PGA Tour event. Only Taylor stood in his way of finally winning in North America.
Canadian golf fans don’t have to be told what happened but, for the record, we’ll state what millions of them watched around suppertime on that Sunday. Playing the fourth hole of a sudden-death playoff, Taylor sank the most unlikely putt of his career — it was also the longest he has ever holed in his professional life — a 72-footer that caused pandemonium to break out on site and in millions of living rooms, sports bars and golf club lounges across the country. Golf statisticians said the chance of making that putt was in the one per cent range.
Pack your bags, Nick. You’re going to Canada’s
Mount Rushmore.That winning smile will be etched in stone forever.
The $1.62 million he banked for the win pushed his season earnings past the $5.5 million mark, but the money was secondary to the honour of a Canadian winning the Canadian Open. With that miraculous 72-foot putt, Pat Fletcher, like Tommy Fleetwood, has been bumped aside.
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• Headline at fark.com: “Dak Prescott is partnering with Dude Perfect as an owner of Major League Pick-
leball’s Frisco Pandas. No, you’re not having a stroke, those are actual words in a sentence describing something that’s actually happening.”
• Las Vegas Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith on the best aspect of being Jonathan Marchessault ’s friend: “He sets up the tee times.” And the worst part? ”He’s always late for those times.”
• Golf website ‘The Fried Egg’ on Twitter, without mentioning the name Adam Hadwin: “We hope you all made it through your weekend without being tackled.”
• Jerry Tarde of golf digest.com, simplifying the PGA-Saudi golf merger: “‘Marry me or I will kill you’ was the proposition the PGA Tour commissioner faced. In the geopolitical world, it’s the same deal Putin proposed to Ukraine and China to Taiwan.”
• Steve Simmons of Sunmedia: “I wish I better understood how memory works. I can name the starting lineup from the 1967 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, player by player — I was 10 then — but I can’t tell you three starters from the Cards today. And I
can remember all the words to Brown Eyed Girl, a huge hit in 1967, but I never know where my car keys are “
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Kerrobert Pool Boiler Update: Not good news
BY BOBBI HEBRON
Kerrobert Recreation Director
In conversations with our contractors the news is not good for either boiler yet.
Parts arrived for both this past week after waiting 3 weeks to arrive. The wrong parts were sent for the Big Pool and the Paddling Pool problem was misdiagnosed. New parts have already been ordered.
Our staff share your frustration and disappointment. These boilers were purchased new in 2018. We were told that last years problem at the Paddling Pool was a supply issue and the correct part eventually arrived. There were no problems in the fall of 2022.
The Rec Board and Council will be reviewing what the next
step should be.
In the meantime, daily pool temperatures remain close to lake temperature. Hot days, the water warms up more. They can range anywhere 67 to 73 degrees. The Public Health Inspector tells us it is safe to be open to the public.
The kids visiting the pool still enjoy the water. We find they take breaks and jump back in. We have had up to 90 people visiting in one day and certainly our free swim and Twoonie Tuesdays are the busiest.
The first session of Lessons begin July 4. Lessons always include deck time to learn about water safety so kids will not be required to stay in the pool the entire session if they are cold. However, if you would like to
reschedule, please call the pool at 834-2610. If you would like to receive a refund on lessons, please call the Town office at 834-2361.
If you purchased a season pass and wish to discuss a portion of a refund, please call the Town Office.
Further discussions about the future of our over 50 year pool must begin soon! Previous attempts to start a Pool Committee have not garnered interest. The Rec Board has a pool reserve fund and decisions must be made on how to use it. We hope the community will weigh in on this important topic by getting involved and calling the Rec Office at 834-2344 to get a new committee started. We look forward to hearing from you.
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BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
19 Recommendations for
“Just Transition,” as presented by the federal Natural Resources Committee
The House of Commons Natural Resources Committee tabled its report on “Creating a Fair and Equitable Canadian Energy Transformation” late in the day on Monday, June 19, just a few days before Parliament is expected to rise for the summer break.
The introduction notes, “Canada will be better prepared to manage a net-zero transition if its governments, industries, workers and communities have a better understanding of what the transition is and where it is taking them. The following sections of this report describe the concepts and principles that are relevant to this transition, as well as steps the Government of Canada can take to better measure its progress toward a net-zero future.”
However, the Conservative dissenting report said, “The Liberal Just Transition plan is a dangerous government-mandated threat to kill 170,000 direct Canadian jobs, displace 450,000 workers directly and indirectly working in the energy sector, and risk the livelihoods of 2.7 million Canadian workers, negatively and disproportionately impact sectors, occupations and regions, disproportionately harm different provinces and communities, and drive up energy costs, while undermining energy security, for all Canadians.”
These are the 19 recommendations of the committee, presented verbatim as part of the report. The Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois both included dissenting reports. There will be extensive coverage from all the above from Pipeline Online in the coming days.
Recommendation 1
That the Government of Canada set clear targets for getting to net-zero with a clear plan to meet these targets.
Recommendation 2
That the Government of Canada collaborate with provinces and territories, municipalities and communities, businesses, organized labour, Indigenous governments and communities and other partners to:
• conduct industry-by-industry analyses, disaggregated by region, that assess the potential labour market impacts of a net-zero transition;
• identify individuals and groups who are disproportionately vulnerable to negative effects from a net-zero transition; and
• publish the results of these analyses
Recommendation 3
That the Government of Canada set clear goals and principles based on Canada’s international climate obligations and responsibilities to Indigenous peoples, in partnership with workers, communities and other stakeholders, and that these principles reflect:
• Canada’s obligation to address the climate crisis; and
• the need to ensure that Canadian workers and commu-
nities, and Indigenous peoples, benefit from investments in a clean technology future
Recommendation 4
That the Government of Canada take a broad approach to assessing the risks and opportunities associated with a net-zero transition, emphasizing the needs of workers while also identifying the indirect opportunities and impacts of the global net-zero transition on other individuals, groups and communities.
Recommendation 5
That the Government of Canada recognize that the transition to net-zero, while being a huge opportunity for growth in the clean tech sectors, must also work to alleviate negative impacts on regions and communities, and wherever possible, promote local production while supporting workers in dependent industries and affected domestic supply chains.
Recommendation 6
That the Government of Canada implement all 10 recommendations from the Task Force on Just Transition for Canadian Coal Power Workers and Communities, and report on the implementation of those recommendations.
Recommendation 7
That the Government of Canada commit adequate financial resources and establish robust policy and legislative frameworks necessary to lay out a clear path to a sustainable net-zero economy focused on job creation, skill development and making use of Canada’s advantage in clean tech resources, while respecting the jurisdiction of the provinces and territories.
Recommendation 8
That the Government of Canada end fossil fuel subsidies and establish a sustainable investment plan to develop a net-zero economy.
Recommendation 9
That the Government of Canada establish region- and sector-specific planning and reporting requirements in supporting the growth of sustainable jobs and that progress reports on the implementation of these plans be reported to Parliament on an annual basis
Recommendation 10
That the Government of Canada adopt a tripartite-plus approach (all orders of government, including Indigenous governments and affected municipalities; employers; and workers) that employs strong, ongoing social dialogue and an equity focus to establish standards, policies and programs related to labour.
Recommendation 11
That Natural Resources Canada develop measures to enable greater Indigenous participation in—and ownership of—clean energy and natural resources projects.
Recommendation 12
That the Government of Canada establish clear rules to ensure companies that receive public money for net-zero investments have obligations to ensure domestic jobs with good employment standards and obligations for Indigenous involvement while considering the need to maximize economic benefits for communities.
Recommendation 13
That the Government of Canada legislate a dedicated government body to plan sustainable jobs initiatives and engagement for the ongoing development of a net-zero economy.
Recommendation 14
That the Government of Canada make project approvals more efficient and strengthen Canada’s business case as a first-choice destination for investment in low-carbon resource and energy projects
Recommendation 15
That the Government of Canada ensure that nuclear energy projects are classified as clean energy projects and made eligible for sustainable finance.
Recommendation 16
That the Department of Finance Canada assess the scope and effectiveness of cur-
rent tax measures, such as tax credits, for companies producing low-carbon and renewable fuels in Canada and include assessment of effectiveness of wage obligations and apprenticeship commitments and make changes to these measures as needed.
Recommendation 17
That the Government of Canada work with the hydrogen industry, research and training organizations, Indigenous governments and communities, and provincial, territorial and municipal governments to develop a low-carbon hydrogen industry and national expertise in this field by:
• implementing the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada;
• allocating specific funding envelopes for low-carbon hydrogen production and related infrastructure; and
• helping to build hydrogen hubs in close proximity to production sites and markets where demand for hydrogen could increase.
Recommendation 18
That the Government of Canada, while respecting provincial jurisdiction, collaborate with territories, educational institutions, businesses, trades associations, labour and Indigenous communities to:
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Panther Drilling Rig 3, working in southeast Saskatchewan on June 18, 2023. Will this federal plan for a “just transition” help workers like these? | PHOTO BY
• identify the key skill sets needed in a net-zero transition;
• prioritize historically marginalized or disadvantaged groups for reskilling and upskilling initiatives;
• develop training curricula tailored to these skills sets and groups; and ensure training programs be developed in partnership with organized labour, who have established clear mechanisms for job training
• and upgrades.
Recommendation 19
That the Government of Canada, while respecting provincial and territorial jurisdiction, work with them to assess the effectiveness and resilience of Canada’s benefits system in
BRIAN ZINCHUK
the context of a net-zero transition, by taking measures such as:
• analyzing existing gaps in Employment Insurance system, including gaps that may emerge or widen in a net-zero transition;
• exploring new income supports, including pension bridging, for individuals affected by net-zero transition; and
• considering increases to existing income and training supports, including the Canada Training Benefit, and expanding communications support for the trades sector and credential recognition programs for immigrants to help address labour shortages.
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The Eston Housing Authority is seeking a
MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR
This is a contract position responsible for the maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the housing authority units in Eston The maintenance contractor receives general direction from the manager and reports indirectly to the Board of Directors.
The Eston Housing Authority manages a portfolio consisting of a combination of 25 Senior & Family Housing Units.
The successful contractor is to provide or subcontract the following services:
• Routine grounds maintenance, including snow removal and lawn care.
• Minor maintenance of common areas and rental units including repairs and/or replacements.
• Accessibility to Housing Authority tenants for emergency repairs.
• Maintenance of inventories and equipment.
• Regular building, unit and vacant unit inspections.
• Boiler monitoring and maintenance. (if applicable)
The contractor must have excellent communication skills and be able to provide services cooperatively to individuals and groups of varying backgrounds. A high degree of discretion and confidentiality is required. A basic working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical and general property maintenance practices as well as the ability to perform manual labor and lifting tasks is required. Contractor to provide all tools and equipment including personal vehicle and cell phone.
The preference is for a single contractor to perform all required services however, the Eston Housing Authority reserves the right to consider separate applications for janitorial, grounds or maintenance services or any combination.
The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check prior to the offer of and appointment to a position.
Submit applications by 5:00 p.m. July 14 to: Gerri Holmes Chairperson - Eston Housing Authority Box 84, Eston, SK. S0L 1A0 Telephone: 306) 463-7828• Email: gerrih@sasktel.net
Extra! Extra! Read
By Coleman Norris
The East Sounding Creek 4H Club was in the Hanna District Show and Sale on June 10 and 11. We had a fantastic show and sale! Full of hardworking competitors, competing with top showcase steers and females. Competing for bragging rights through the Hanna district, these competitors didn’t only compete for confirmation, they were also competing for showmanship and grooming.
District Winners
Grand Champion Steer - Brianna Lyster
District Junior Grand Showmanship Alyssa Anderson (Heifer)
District Junior Reserve Showmanship Warren Westerlund (Steer) Camrie Norris (Heifer)
District Intermediate Grand Showmanship Brandt Lyster (Steer)
District Intermediate Reserve Grooming Doug Westerlund (Heifer)
Club Winners
Grand Champion Steer - Brianna Lyster
Reserve Grand Champion Steer - Brandt Lyster
Grand Champion Heifer - Emma Westerlund
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer - Cooper Norris
2 Yr Old Grand Champion Female - Emma Westerlund
2 Yr Old Reserve Champion Female - Danica Woods
3 Yr Old Grand Champion Female - Danica Woods
3 Yr Old Reserve Champion Female - Rhett Rude
Club Grand Champion Female - Emma Westerlund 2 yr old
Club Reserve Champion Female - Danica Woods - 3 yr old
Grand Champion Herd - Rhett Rude
Reserve Champion Herd - Danica Woods
Senior Grand Grooming and Showmanship Danica Woods (Steer) Danica Woods (Heifer)
Senior Reserve Grooming and Showmanship Olivia Mundt (Steer) Cash Norris (Heifer)
Intermediate Grand Showmanship Brandt Lyster (Steer) Rhett Rude (Heifer)
Intermediate Reserve Showmanship Gauge Murray (Steer) Emma Westerlund (Heifer)
Intermediate Grand Grooming Rhett Rude (Steer) Rhett Rude (Heifer)
Employment Opportunity Town of Kerrobert Recreation Director
The Town of Kerrobert has a population of 927 and is located west of Saskatoon with an economy driven by the energy sector and farming. The Town has excellent educational and recreational facilities.
The Town of Kerrobert is accepting applications for a Fulltime Recreation Director.
Reporting to the Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, enhancing and coordinating the recreational programs and facilities. You will provide the leadership skills required to direct Operations Staff in regular maintenance and all duties required to efficiently operate the Town Facilities. You will work in co-operation with the Rec Board and be a liaison with various community groups and volunteer boards. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills, a valid Class 5 drivers license, management abilities and a minimum of Grade 12/GED.
The right candidate can expect a salary and benefits package that reflects their level of experience.
A complete job description is available, upon request.
You may forward a resume and cover letter by July 7th, 2023 by delivery, mail or email to:
Tara Neumeier - Town of Kerrobert
Box 558, Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0 - 433 Manitoba Avenue
Email: kerrobert.admin@sasktel.net
For more information call Tara at 306-834-2361
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
it! ESC 4H Report
Intermediate Reserve Grooming
Brandt Lyster (Steer)
Doug Westerlund (Heifer)
Junior Grand Showmanship
Sadie Rude (Steer) Camrie Norris (Heifer)
Junior Reserve Showmanship
Warren Westerlund (Steer) Alyssa Andersen (Heifer)
Junior Grand Grooming
Alyssa Andersen (Steer) Alyssa Andersen (Heifer)
Junior Reserve Grooming Camrie Norris (Steer) Sadie Rude (Heifer)
On behalf of the East Sounding Creek 4H Club, I would like to thank our buyers and bidders for their generosity and support this year.
Congratulations to all my club and district 4H members on your success that you have achieved this year. Every year the competition gets stronger and stronger with the show steers, females and Carcass animals. Enjoy your time this summer and good luck to all the 4H members across the province in whatever adventures come your way! This is yours truly Coleman Norris signing off until the early fall and reminding you all to “Do yourself a favour and put some beef on your plate.”
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The Eston Housing Authority is seeking a MANAGER
This is a contract position responsible for the daily operations of the housing authority and the successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors.
Manager responsibilities include building relationships, understanding and implementing plans & policies, application processing, rent calculation & collection, budgeting, financial analysis, project management and general administration.
The ANYTOWN Housing Authority oversees a combination of 25 Senior & Family Housing units.
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• Use of personal computer and the ability to utilize office technology
• Experience and/or ability in financial analysis and budgeting
• Property management experience
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating costs, office space, computer and use of own vehicle. Contract remuneration is set by Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.
The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check prior to the offer of and appointment to a position.
Submit applications by 5:00 p.m. July 14 to: Gerri Holmes Chairperson - Eston Housing Authority Box 84, Eston, SK. S0L 1A0 Telephone: 306) 463-7828• Email: gerrih@sasktel.net
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On the move 25 years ago ...
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Charlene Susan Whitfield 1951-2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Charlene Susan “Sue” Whitfield on June 19, 2023 in Medicine Hat, Alberta at the age of 72 years. Sue was born October 20, 1951 in Dodsland, Saskatchewan.
Sue leaves behind her husband, Wayne of 48 years; her daughter, Deanne and her husband, Mitch; grandson, Troy; granddaughters, Sydney and Carlie; brothers, Tom Brown, Bob (Ginny) Brown, and Jack Brown; sisters, Maureen Hassenstein, Cory (Greg) Norman, Debra Massey, and Janine (Kent) Schurman; brothers-in-law, Vern (Brenda) Whitfield and Walter Whitfield; as well as numerous
nieces and nephews. Sue was predeceased by her youngest daughter, Tammie in 2017; her father, Tom Brown; and her mother, Charlene Brown.
Sue attended elementary school and junior high in Ontario. When Sue was fifteen she moved west with her brother, Bob to their grandparents farm near Dodsland, Saskatchewan where she completed her high school education in Plenty. Sue married the love of her life, Wayne Whitfield on August 16, 1975. Sue and Wayne started their married life in Eatonia, Saskatchewan where they welcomed a daughter, Deanne, in the spring of 1977. Soon after Deanne was born, Sue and Wayne moved to their farm north of Plenty, Saskatchewan.
Another daughter, Tammie, arrived in the spring of 1979 and she completed their family. Sue worked hard everyday along side Wayne on their farm. If Sue wasn’t helping Wayne she could be found in her garden or tending to their numerous “weedless” rows of trees.
As Sue and Wayne wound down their farming career, Sue began working at the Dodsland and Kerrobert Clinics as a receptionist. Sue loved going to work everyday at the clinics. Sue and Wayne retired from farming after 37 years and
moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta in the winter of 2014 where they enjoyed their new life in their condo and being fully retired. Within a few years Sue was plagued by health problems that she battled until her passing. She was courageous, brave and never complained throughout the challenges life was throwing at her.
Sue’s family would like to thank the nursing staff at AgeCare Valleyview in Medicine Hat for the compassionate care and friendship they created with Sue in the seven months she was there.
A Celebration of Life will be held July 6, 2023 at 1:00 at the Dodsland Lions Hall in Dodsland, Saskatchewan with a lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sue’s memory to the Dodsland Clinic where she had many fond memories of working. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Charlene Whitfield Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-3172647.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
• Eatonia Library Board presents: Murder Mystery Roast Beef Dinner. 19+ event. SAVE THE DATE!
ESTON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
• Grand Opening of the Water Treatment plant 1:003:00 PM.
SATURDAY, JULY 1
• Canada Day at Eston Museum. Pulled pork lunch or free hotdog for kids under 12, followed by cake & ice cream. Music provided by the Thompson Brothers. Kids games, tours of buildings with new exhibits. BYOC. Eston Car Show on site again this year.
• Eston Riverside Park presents Canada Day Celebrations. Pancake Breakfast 8:30 - 11:30 AM. $10 Park Admission per car includes entry to: Backyard games for all ages, Pickleball at Hall, Free Swimming from 1:00-5:00 PM, Free Mini Golf. 1st ever Golf Cart Parade at 2:00 PM. (anything with wheels - bikes, cars, etc.) Call the Clubhouse to register your float!
NOVEMBER 18
• MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Prairie West Historical Society’s annual Christmas in November.
* 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.
* Adult Recreational Volleyball Monday 7-9 PM at the ECS Gym May through June. $30 registration.
* Adult Recreational Slo-Pitch Sunday at 7 PM Reaburn Field May 7 - August 6. $50 registration.
* Town Council meetings will be June 13th & 27th.
* BBQ Saturdays at Eston Museum from June 17 to August 26. Two exceptions (July 8 and August 5 will be at Wheatland Centre (Plus 50). On BBQ Saturdays at the Museum, tgere will be 6 Marketplace tables available for use. No charge. Contact Shari at 306-4308730 for details.
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• Hoosier Community Church 10:30 am at the Community Hall. Contact Joel Hamm 306-460-7056 or Curtis Kornelson 306-460-7327.
KERROBERT
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
• Kick-Off to Kerrobert’s Positive Ticketing Campaign.
BBQ at Noon. REV Energy will be putting air in kid’s tires.
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
• KCS Graduation
FRIDAY, JULY 7 - SUNDAY, JULY 9
• Kerrobert Rodeo
FRIDAY, JULY 28
• Kerrobert Kinsmen Gumball Rally & Show & Shine. Cool cars, live music, food & drinks and more!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16
• Kerrobert Library presents Danny Kazam and his Young Wizards Day Camp 1:00-4:00 PM. This is for ages 6-12 with a magic show at 3:30 open to the public. Preregistration is required for the camp. Register by contacting Kerrobert.library@wheatland.sk.ca
* Storytime at the Kerrobert Library the first and third Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM.
* Anne Nordstrom “Africa and Abstracts” A collection of acrylic paintings influenced by the colour and light of Africa 7:00 PM at the Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery. Exhibition runs until August 31.
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SATURDAY, JULY 1
• Celebrate Canada Day at Baker Park from Noon5:00 PM. Barrel Train Rides, Dunk Tank, Bouncy Castles, Knockerballs, Live Entertainment, Food Venues, Sumo Suits, Slip ‘n Slide, Pedal Bikes. Sponsored by Better Together.
• Kindersley & District Plains Museum Canada Day 2023! Colour Guard Ceremony at 11:00 AM. Food & Cake at 12:00 PM. Activities, Entertainment & Wagon Rides from 1:00-4:00 PM. Fireworks in Rosedale along Ditson Drive & West Road at Dusk!
SATURDAY, JULY 15
• Lincoln Andrew Ray Bairos Memorial K-Town Toy Run. Registration at the Kindersley Inn 10:00 AM. Kickstands up at 11:30 AM. Supper at 6:00 PM. Door Prizes. Toys and donations will be going to the West Central Crisis and Support Centre. Contact Joan Phinney 306-460-6176 or Kelly Phinney 306-460-6156 for more info.
SATURDAY, JULY 22
• The 1st Annual Kid’s Academy Golf Tournament Fundraiser sponsored by Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. Kindersley Regional Golf Course. For more info and to register contact Monique Neigum 306-512-8227 or email moniqueervine@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
• West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre Annual General Meeting 7:00 PM Morgotch Law Board Room. Includes Auditor’s Report and Bylaw Revisions. Public welcome.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
• Kindersley Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
• Welcome Back BBQ & Meet the Teacher at Westberry Elementary School 5:00 PM. $5 Hamburger, Chips & Pop. BBQ by Kindersley Klippers. Drop off your school supplies.
SEPTEMBER 21-24
• Goose Festival Days!
* Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 2:00 PM at the Kindersley Hospital. Everyone is welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-463-4514.
* Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.
* Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306463-4210.
* PickleBall is at the outdoor court next to the West Central Events Centre every Monday & Wednesday 6:30 PM. $50 per season or $5 drop in. More info call 306-460-8356.
LEADER
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
• Leader & District Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur Market at Sandhills Credit Union Marketplace. $5 / booth. Call or text Lee Elsasser 306-6287887.
LIEBENTHAL
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
• 2nd Annual Bavarian German Supper at the Liebenthal Hall. Advance tickets only. Adults $20. Under 12 - $10. Call Cheryl 306-662-7368, Joan 306-661-8075, Gerald 306-628-7677.
LUSELAND
SATURDAY, JULY 1
• The Luseland & District Museum will be open from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Stop in to learn about the country schools in the area and enjoy an old fashioned school picnic with games and homemade ice cream.
SMILEY
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
• Smiley Fowl Supper
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
• Smiley Ladies Fashion Show
