The Kerrobert Chronicle - May 24, 2022 by yourwestcentral

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Kerrobert Legion hosts Zone Rally

Kerrobert Royal Canadian Legion Branch #88 District 3 Zone 2 hosted the Zone Rally on April 24. A lunch was provided for 13 attendees. The 2022 Zone 2 meeting followed at 1:00 when Branch President Comrade Joe Dubielewicz opened the ceremony with singing of “O Canada”.

District 3 Commander Patricia Paul from Saskatoon, proceeded with introductions, recognition of members present and Roll call of Branches in attendance.

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Due to Covid the rally, which is held every other year, was cancelled in 2020 so minutes from April 2018 for the rally in Unity were read.

The Saskatchewan President Comrade Keith Andrews gave a report that no Sask. branches had surrendered their charters during Covid. He reminded us of the 3 pillars: Veterans, Remembrance & Community and announced the date for Provincial Convention

in Melfort on Oct. 2124/2022.

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District Commander Patti Paul presented reports for Zone 2 and District 3. Reports showed a slight decrease in members since 2021, we are reminded to encourage membership renewals on-line or through branches and to encourage new members to join. There was a slight increase in submissions to the Poster/Poem/Essay contest throughout the schools in the Zone.

The importance of elections which allow Branches to have a voice higher up the

chain was brought to our attention. District 3 Rally was announced to be in Saskatoon at Nutana Branch # 362 on Sunday, June 12/2022.

There was an open floor discussion on 1) Legion Magazine 2) Provincial Grant deadlines 3)Zone Rally recommendations.

As there were no nominations for Zone or Deputy Zone Commanders, District 3 Commander Patti made a motion to Appoint Comrade Doug Verbruggen from Saskatoon Zone 1 as Zone 2 Commander subject to approval of Provin-

cial Council. Comrade Stan Pitura of Kerrobert, then accepted nomination as Deputy Zone Commander. Provincial President Comrade Keith installed them into their appropriate offices. Thank-you to Comrades Doug and Stan for stepping forward.

The meeting was adjourned with Comrade Joe leading the Closing Ceremony.

Respectfully submitted Sandra Smith Secretary/Treasurer Kerrobert Branch #88

Our luck May Trip of the Month winner is Luseland resident, Kierra Gottfried. Kierra will spend 5 days exploring Nashville’s legendary music scene. This trip includes a 5 night stay at Nashville Hyatt Place, which is located in Downtown Nashville at the centre of the city’s legendary music scene, where you’re within walking distance of famed concert venues, historic landmarks, chic boutiques, Bridgestone Arena, Nissan Stadium, and the famous honky tonks of Broadway. Congratulations, Kierra, and thank you for your annual support to our New Pool Fundraiser.

Comrade Doug Verbruggen (front left) presented by Deputy District Commander Comrade Wayne Goldsworthy for installation as Zone 2 Commander by Saskatchewan President Comrade Keith Andrews.

Comrade Stan Pitura (front left) of Kerrobert being installed as Deputy Zone Commander.

Farmer uses 70 year old equipment

BY JOAN JANZEN

Your Southwest Media Group

It’s seeding time in Saskatchewan, but one Madison area farmer chooses to put the seed in the ground using 60-70 year old equipment. 68-yearold Jim Code farms one mile east and six miles south of Madison. Jim’s goal is that “there’s no equipment out there that’s younger than 70 years, except me.”

Jim has a half section of land. “I only farm 80 acres every year, both seed time and harvest; a neighbour rents the remainder,” he said. “My equipment is in good enough shape. We didn’t have any trouble with the equipment during the four days of seeding.” This year he used a 1952 truck to fill the seeder.

The tractor used for seeding didn’t have a cab. “You eat a lot of dirt,” he said, stating the obvious. “It took about four days to do my 80 acres. My son helped me the last couple of days. He’ll be the fourth generation to farm that quarter. It’s quite a big deal for a young guy to work on something antique and persevere. I thought it was pretty good.”

Jim has been farming on his own since 1986. He said 1987 and 1988 were years

of crop failure. Nevertheless Jim made a personal vow to farm his grandfather’s land as long as he is able.

“In 2009 I seeded 40 acres with a 1929 Case tractor to commemorate 100 years of our homestead,” he said. He sold that tractor a couple of years ago. “I sold about 15 tractors and bought about seven. There’s about 65 tractors in my yard; maybe 20 run. I have enough equipment to farm three sections. I started out doing this to make money; quite often I just break even.”

In addition to farming, Jim moved buildings for 40 years, and is also a mechanic. “I took one year of apprenticeship in the 70’s for mechan-

ics, and then didn’t go back,” he explained. “But I put in enough time to take the test, so you could say I’m a journeyman mechanic.”

Jim likes fixing older equipment because it’s simple, and there aren’t any electrical wires. “If it doesn’t go, you can see why. I’m not an abstract guy; I want to look at things,” he explained. He said he doesn’t touch newer equipment unless it’s out of gas.

His newest piece of equipment is a 1972 three-ton truck, and his oldest equipment is a 1926 tractor that still runs. “There aren’t any parts for equipment. If you’re going to fix a tractor, you’re going to have

to buy another one like it for parts. The odd time you might find stuff that will fit on something else.”

Jim also has a 1928 Hart-Parr tractor that he has up and running. Hart-Parr sold out to Oliver in the mid-1930’s, and was one of the first manufacturers of tractors.

Right now Jim is finishing up some projects in his shop, and is looking forward to the next tractor pull in Flaxcombe, where he entered three tractors last year. He also built his own sled, and entered thirteen tractors one year in Eston’s tractor pull. “I won quite a few of the events that year,” he said. “Most of the tractors have steel wheels, so it’s fun.”

Whether he’s seeding, harvesting or entered in a tractor pull, you can be sure the equipment Jim Code is using came into existence before Jim’s arrival back in 1954.

Madison farmer, Jim Code, has been farming on his own since 1986 and has been using equipment that predates 1954.

Amanpicked up a hitch-hiker, who seemed like a nice guy. After a few minutes, the hitch-hiker asked if the driver wasn’t afraid he might be a criminal? The driver’s reply surprised the hitch-hiker, who told him the odds of two criminals being in the same car were extremely unlikely.

Likewise, the odds were 80-1 for the horse called Rich Strike, who recently made headlines as the biggest long shot winner, in over a century, at the Kentucky Derby. However the “rest of the story”, as commentator Paul Harvey used to say, is even more interesting.

Rich Strike was listed as an alternate, but was added to the 20 horse field about 30 seconds before the deadline, when a trainer cancelled his horse. It was the first Derby training appearance for Rich Strike’s trainer Eric Reed. It was also noted that Rich Strike’s owner had never had one of his horses associated with the Kentucky Derby. And it was the first Derby for Rich Strike’s jockey, Sonny Leon, from Venezuela. Leon was accustomed to riding small circuits, where the horses

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Winning against all odds

were inexpensive and the money purse was modest. As for the horse, Rich Strike had just two previous wins in his career, and finished last in his first race.

Six years ago trainer, Eric Reed nearly walked away from horse racing, after lightning caused a fire in the middle of the night at his equine centre, killing 23 of his 36 horses. He would have lost everything, except the wind was fortunately blowing in a direction that prevented two remaining barns from being burned.

Friends and acquaintances he hadn’t seen in years were there for him after the fire, reminding him just how many good people there are, and encouraging him to persevere against all odds. Deciding not to quit turned out to be the best decision he ever made.

During the famous race, Rich Strike was halfway around the track. However the drone camera flying above the race didn’t even have the horse in its field of vision, since the colt was 16 horses back from the lead. No one even noticed the horse moving forward; everyone was focused on the two famous front-runners. It wasn’t until the

horse nobody knew made his way to third place, that the announcer noticed and scrambled to identify Rich Strike by name during the last few seconds of the race. Rich Strike earned $1.86 million for his first stakes victory that day.

It’s a beautiful story about a small-time horse, trainer and stable becoming winners, but there’s another news story where a group of youngsters were pushed to the sidelines, much like the young colt. It occurred when 1200 Air Cadets from Ontario were bussed to London, Ontario to fly on two C-130 Hercules planes.

It was a big ordeal, and all the 11-15 year old kids looked forward to it with great anticipation. They all had signed consent forms

in order to participate in this once in a lifetime opportunity. However when the bus reached its destination, the kids were all asked who was not vaccinated. The 30 kids who raised their hands were removed from the group and placed behind a fence where they watched their peers go on their flight. After the event they were quiet on the bus ride. Parents of some of the kids said their children cried when they arrived home, and wanted to quit.

Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers are reviewing their procedures to ensure this situation doesn’t happen again. They were merely complying with federal flight regulations, which the Trudeau government mandated on November 30, 2021 that all travellers boarding domestic or international flights are required to be fully vaccinat-

ed. It’s a mandate not easily understood by kids who joined Air Cadets because their dad or grandparent are pilots.

Like Rich Strike, the horse who was almost excluded from the Kentucky Derby, these kids aren’t quitters, but are persevering. Fortunately, the group called Veterans 4 Freedom, came forward and arranged for a private flight for the small group. Both the veterans and these young Air Cadets realize that life isn’t so much about your starting position; it’s about not quitting and staying committed to their goals. They have learned the importance of, not only persevering, but winning against all odds.

Much like Rich Strike’s trainer, deciding not to quit will be the best decision they’ve ever made.

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First batch of SGI rebate cheques are in the mail

SGI has begun to mail out approximately 603,000 rebate cheques to customers across Saskatchewan.

“World events continue to put pressure on the cost of living, and SGI is proud to provide nearly $90M in relief to customers,” Minister Responsible for SGI Don Morgan said. “Well-performing investments have brought the Auto Fund’s Rate Stabilization Reserve to a surplus, and now is a good time to put some of that money into the pockets of Saskatchewan people.”

SGI customers will receive a $100 rebate for each vehicle or motorcycle they had actively registered as of March 9, 2022. Nearly all classes of vehicle (private, commercial, farm, etc.) are eligible, while trailers and snowmobiles are not. Customers do not have to request or apply for the rebate. They should receive a cheque as long as their

address is up to date with SGI, and customers are advised to ignore any texts they may receive from scammers saying they need to click a link to apply.

The cheques will be mailed in 10 batches between May 19 and May 30. Cheques will be mailed in an order that is randomly assigned by SGI’s system, so two customers in the same household may receive their cheques up to two weeks apart.

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BY MADONNA HAMEL Your Southwest Media Group

Joan Janzen’s latest column on valuing privacy got me all riled up. I mean that in a good way; she inspired me up to take up the call to “value our privacy” and continue naming the clever ways we get hoodwinked into surrendering our personal information for someone else’s profit. She also reminded me of a quote by author Sr. Joan Chittister, a Benedictine nun, who wrote: “We forget that, new as the future may be, its value will depend on what we bring to it. It will depend fundamentally for its character, its values, on what happens to us as we grow into it.”

Just yesterday, waiting on hold for a human being to speak with me, I was offered the opportunity to use the bank’s new “voice identification” feature. As with every technological offering by “service providers”, the “opportunity” was presented as a “security” feature. I have since come to learn that any part of my identity or private behaviours I allow to be accessed is, indeed, a gift - it’s a gift I give, not receive.

We, the citizens, are doing the giving, the rewarding, and the providing. We are relinquishing information about our daily lives that can be harvested and bundled and sold to marketers, businesses and overseers. We throw our trust to the wind every time we forfeit information about ourselves.

The other day I was sitting in a coffee shop in Swift Current, eavesdropping, as is my writer’s

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prerogative. I understand that some might find eavesdropping invasive behaviour; but I assure you that I don’t press my ear to walls, nor lurk in a chatroom, nor tape-record what I hear. And consider that every gadget with the term “smart” in front of its name - “smart” phone, “smart” car, “smart” washing machine - is doing just that. They are equipped with cameras, microphones and sensors designed to collect information about you and your habits.

And if you choose to disable the camera or microphone, ie: disconnect your devices from wifi and your computer, which syncs it with every other device you own, companies will claim no guarantee the device will continue to function. Shosana Zuboff writes: “Consumers are warned that to refuse to agree to terms of service can result in compromising reliability and safety.” In the case of some “smart” thermostats, that could mean anything “from frozen pipes to failed smoke alarms to an easily hacked internal home system.”

Zuboff is the author of “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism”, a book many critics are calling the “most important book of the century.”

The “smart” home market is part of a system of collecting “free human behavioural data”, she writes. The data can then be applied to the production of new products based on what you do “now, soon and later.” Companies are eager to lay bets on our behaviour, as well as to direct it, and create “needs,” feed addictions, anticipate and direct our every move. Why wouldn’t they? “The “smart” home market,”she writes,

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“is valued at 151 billion dollars a year.”

Getting back to eavesdropping. The two older gentleman whose conversation I was overhearing were talking about their cell phones. One said: “You know, I was just at the shopping centre and I couldn’t find what I was looking for and by the time I got to my truck I got an ad on my phone saying there was a sale at the hardware store on just that thing.” The other guy said: “So, what’s so wrong with that? You got what you were looking for.” To which the first guy replied: “Nope. I didn’t get it. And I didn’t get this phone to be spied on. I don’t want to carry a salesman in my pocket all day.”

Thirteen years ago I reviewed the Russell Banks’ prescient nonfiction book: “Dreaming Up America.” In it he paints a picture of a country distracted by the belief that “the ultimate freedom is the freedom to consume” and the ultimate enslavement is a lack of disposable income. “It’s this kind of moral bankruptcy that, having run out of people on the planet to colonize, allows us to colonize our children.” He continues to say: “We let the salesman in the door and into the rooms of children, to live with them night and day, selling them toys, junk food, cars and drugs. That salesman is television.”

Only thirteen years later and we don’t need television to peddle to our supposed dreams and needs. What we have now, Zuboff says in an engaging riff on YouTube, is little GPS computers people carry with them to collect information for free and we call them cellphones.” Cellphones that act like tracking devices for parole officers. Cellphones were the first “smart” devices. But as I’ve said, most new appliances come “smart”. They “think” for you; you don’t get an option. From exercise machines to doorbells to mattresses!

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Saskatchewan’s lady bow hunter tells her story

BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group

Judy Bergen is a petite woman, adorned with short silver locks who regularly sports a friendly smile. Aside from her usual camouflage attire, one would never guess that Judy has earned extensive awards as a bow hunter. However one glimpse into her cozy apartment in Kindersley, reveals Judy’s passionate love of hunting.

Lined up around her living room are statues of bears in various sizes. Her walls are festooned with bear, coyote, fox and badger pelts, antlers and an impressive mounted bear head, all of which make it apparent that Judy has a story that needs to be told.

She grew up in Vancouver. “I was a city kid, but I was a very good tom boy. I hated dresses and having my hair done,” she explained. “I loved motorcycles. I had a Harley Davidson and a dirt bike. While all the girls got dolled up and went to the beach, I went dirt biking in the country and came back with mud on my face. To me that was life!”

In 1978, Judy moved to the prairies, to Luseland, Sask. where she raised her family. She had always enjoyed watching westerns on television, and so she was thrilled to be able to start riding horses. “That was my life long dreamto ride horses,” she said. She also learned how to break horses and how to rope, but that’s not all. Judy learned how to hunt.

When she was given the opportunity to go hunting in the late 1980’s, she decided to give it a try. “I found a bow as big as I was, and I taught myself to shoot a bow,” she said. “And I had a back up gun in case something happens.”

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“When I first started I went with a group of friends. We went hunting in the Loon Lake area, hunting for black bears, moose, elk,” she said. Judy pointed to the bear hanging on her wall and said, “That’s my first bear. His name is Boomer. I listen to a lot of westerns and I love that name; it’s off a bear in Gun Smoke.” Boomer made his way on to Judy’s wall some time in 1989.

Now Judy prefers to go hunting alone, or with her daughter. About two years ago Judy went bear hunting at Moose Country Lodge, located between North Battleford and Meadow Lake. “I take the truck out to a certain point and then I walk in,” she said. Sometimes she will set out bait for the bears and check on it every day. “But I prefer walking. I can get up to five or ten yards from a bear. I always go in fairly noisy so they know I’m in the area. If they know I’m there, they’re not threatened, and they have a chance to get away. Sometimes they’re curious about me, so they stay around and watch me and I watch them.”

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She explained how she can tell the difference between a male and female bear. “You can tell it’s a male by the way the bear walks and holds its head. The female’s sound to alert their cubs is different than the male’s sound,” she explained.

After Judy has successfully hit her target, she needs to get the bear to her vehicle. “I can’t lift it, so I skin it and de-bone it out in the field. Then I pack it out to the truck in a back pack, and hope no wolves or bears are behind me, because they smell the blood. I am fortunate I have never had that encounter,” she said. “It takes a few trips and I carry the hide out last.”

There have been times when this lady hunter recalls having had a close call. “I shot a bear once and it came after me. I climbed a tree, somehow, and the bear slumped over and died at the base of the tree. That raised the hair on the back of my arms!”

How does Judy stay safe? “I know God is beside me all the time, protecting me because I could have been mauled many times. That’s my church - in the woods,” she explained.

Judy has accumulated a vast number of awards that are tucked away in a large plastic tote. Her list of awards is extensive: Best Antelope 1995, Best Mule Deer 1998, Best White Tail 2000 and 2009, Best Moose 2008, Best Elk 2008, Grand Slam 2008, Bow Hunter of Saskatchewan - 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, North American Bow Hunter - 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, Saskatchewan Lady Bow Hunter from 1988 all the way until 2009, and North American Top Bow Hunter.

“I’ve got a jacket with all the awards on it,” Judy said, and proceeded to get the coat out of her closet to show me. She held it up proudly and said, “This coat is my pride and joy.”

Her most recent hunting experience was in October of 2021 when her daughter took her hunting. “She drove the truck and I went on foot after the moose,” Judy explained. “The cow moose was watching the truck, so she didn’t notice me. I was about ten yards away and then I got her. I like to get my animals at ten yards or less. She went five yards and dropped; it was a clean shot. That’s my meat for all year round.”

When asked what she loves most about hunting, Judy replied, “I love putting the big one down. It’s not the work I enjoy, it’s the shooting it and having it go down instantly.”

Judy may be small and petite, but she’s courageous and has some big stories to share.

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Judy Bergen holds up her coat with all her awards written on it. “This coat is my pride and joy”, she said. | PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

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UFA announces petroleum expansion into Sask

BY BRIAN ZINCHUK www.pipelineonline.ca

UFA Co-operative announced on May 12 it will expand its petroleum business into key markets in central and eastern Saskatchewan. The first new sites in the expansion were announced on that date. UFA is building new petroleum locations in Weyburn and Yorkton. Additionally, UFA is in the process of developing several additional petroleum locations as part of a multi-year strategy that will see the 113-year-old member-owned co-operative expand to service major agribusiness, oil and gas and industrial centres throughout the province. The cooperative said these sites will complement UFA’s existing 110 petroleum locations in Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan.

“We believe in the value of giving our members and customers choice. People living in or nearby these communities will now have another option of where to spend their hardearned dollars,” says Scott Bolton, president and CEO of UFA. “The expansion of our petroleum network is part of a concerted strategy to grow from being an Alberta-focussed fuel and agribusiness co-operative to a western-Canadian service leader.”

“Saskatchewan’s economy is attracting investments from forward-thinking organizations that recognize our province’s potential,”

Premier Scott Moe said in a UFA release. “UFA’s expansion not only means more jobs and more choice, but it is also a huge vote of confidence in Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector and we are excited to welcome their operations in more communities across our province.”

UFA said it will leverage its agent operating model at the new sites, this business model allows UFA to partner with local entrepreneurs and business people to have them become commission-incentivized operators of the cardlock site and bulk delivery business. “The combination of a strong supply chain, one of the largest cardlock networks in Western Canada, and strong agent partners are essential to the success of UFA’s petroleum business,” the cooperative said.

“UFA’s petroleum network offers gasoline and clear and dyed diesel, high-speed satellite fuel pumps, DEF, and UFA, Shell and Chevron branded lubricant products. Additionally, as the exclusive distributor of Dieselex® Gold, UFA is pleased to introduce its premium diesel offering to Saskatchewan. This top-tier product is engineered to enhance fuel-efficiency, reduce maintenance, and increase horsepower,” the release said.

“UFA is committed to investing in our network and in bringing our unique selection of products to the rest of Saskatchewan. The regions around Weyburn and Yorkton, and the other markets selected for additional locations, are key drivers of the province’s agribusiness and industrial economy,” said Don Smith, vice president, petroleum and innovation at UFA. “The expansion project is a significant investment in the province of Saskatchewan and in the local communities where the new petroleum sites will be located. Along with looking at new opportunities for investment, UFA is deeply committed to giving back to rural communities in Saskatchewan, ensuring they thrive well into the future.”

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Biking from Texas to Yukon

BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group

Andreas Schraft was having lunch and a much needed rest at Tim Hortons in Kindersley on May 17th. The retired 63-year-old has been biking (on a pedal bike) from Austin, Texas to his next destination in the Yukon. The purpose of his trip was to visit his sister in Thunder Bay and now his son in the Yukon.

Andreas lives in Sweden, but decided to begin his journey from Austin where he was visiting a friend. From Texas he made his way to Thunder Bay, Ontario where he visited his sister, who had moved to Canada thirty years ago. Andreas said he hadn’t seen his sister for about five years.

“There was snow in Ontario and it was very cold,” he said. “There were strong winds in the U.S. and in Manitoba. Sometimes the wind pushes you and sometimes it doesn’t.”

He estimates he covers 110 kms on an average day, 200 kms on a good day, and 6070 kms on more challenging days. “It’s not like taking the train. You can’t have an exact prediction of your arrival,” he said. “Sometimes the wind is against me or I’ll have a flat tire.”

He spends eight or nine hours on his bike each day. “It’s just like spending a day

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at the office. It’s much like taking a brisk walk,” he said.

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“I didn’t prepare for it in advance, just basic fitness,” he explained.

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Andreas tries to stay on the smaller highways as he now makes his way to his second destination, the Yukon where he will visit his son, who is employed as a biologist. His son moved to Canada about

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five years ago. It’s been about two years since the father-son duo had a visit, and this will be Andrea’s first visit to the Yukon.

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Andreas began his adventure in mid-March and plans to be back in Texas in October. We wish him safe travels, good weather and may the wind be at his back.

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Austin Schraft from Switzerland is biking from Austin, Texas to the Yukon where he will visit his son. He stopped at Tim Hortons in Kindersley for a quick lunch on May 17.

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Congratulations, Jeff!

Please join us in congratulating Jeff Boser for his 30 years of service with Delta Co-op! Jeff is the Hardware Manager at our Luseland location! If you see Jeff around, don’t forget to wish him a big congratulations on this amazing milestone! Thank you Jeff for all of your hard work and dedication!

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TOWN OF KERROBERT NOTICE

Notice is given that:

1. The council of the Town of Kerrobert proposes to pass a bylaw to undertake the following as a local improvement: Proposed Local Improvements

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Manitoba Avenue Both Lanigan Street Ussher Street and proposes to specially assess the cost against the lands benefited by this local improvement

2. The estimated cost, and rate of special assessment chargeable for, the proposed local improvements are:

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The special assessment levied for the proposed local improvements may be based on the actual cost. The special assessment, if not prepaid, shall be payable in fifteen equal installments.

3. Owners of land to be specially assessed may petition against the proposed local improvement. The petition must be submitted to the CAO of the municipality no later than 4:30 p.m., on the 20th day of June, 2022. To be successful, the petition must be signed by a majority in a number of owners of lands to be specially assessed for the proposed local improve ment, representing at least one-half of the assessed value in the most recent assessment roll of these lands. Advice on preparing the petition to ensure its validity is available from the municipal CAO.

4. The council proposes to meet to consider a bylaw respecting this matter on the 22nd day of June, 2022, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at 433 Manitoba Avenue, Kerrobert, Saskatchewan. Dated at Kerrobert, Saskatchewan, this 16th day of May, 2022. Tara Neumeier, CAO

Plenty of Action!

A cool evening on Tuesday, May 17 didn’t stop players or spectators from enjoying themselves at a couple of ball games held in Dodsland and Plenty. The Plenty/Dodsland U11 Boys tangled with Macklin, while the U15 girls hosted Unity.

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COMING EVENTS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th. Jingle and Mingle! Mark your calendars: The Eston museum’s popular Christmas in November returns.

West Central Crisis Centre Annual AGM, Wednesday, June 15 at Safety Evolution (114 Main Street, Kindersley) 7:00 pm. Public is welcome.

Eston Museum’s “Opening Day” event, June 4th, 2-4 p.m. in Heritage Gallery. Display of grain elevator photos and art. Refreshments served. (Limited veranda seating for those unable to use stairs.) Collection at door. This is a museum fundraiser - thank you for your support.

CONDO FOR SALE

2 bedroom / 2 bathroom condo in PINCEMIN PLACE, Kindersley. Some furniture. New flooring. Unit like new. For viewing call 306-4606037.

Condo in CALEB VILLAGE, Kindersley. Prime ground floor 2 bedroom condo, windows facing three directions with a great view. Open design living room, dining area and Kitchen, 9 foot ceilings and very bright throughout! Walk-in closet in main bedroom, good size second bedroom with closet, nice size bathroom and entrance side closet. Outdoor ground level balcony facing beautiful outdoor grass grounds and Gazebo area, locker area upstairs above condo, furniture is optional. Contact Allan at 306-962-7996.

HELP WANTED

FOREFRONT

INSURANCE is hiring office & remote brokers & marketing/support brokers. Hybrid Schedules,

Commission, & Equity opportunities. Contact Michael 403-501-8013 / mhollinda@excelrisk.ca

Sweetheart Pollinators/ Janeil Ent Inc. located near Eatonia, SK. Duties: assisting beekeepers with supering hives, harvesting honey, cleaning extraction plant, honey extraction. Must have no bee sting allergies and be physically fit. Current drivers license required. Wage: 15.55 - 18.00 per hour depending on experience. Possible end of season bonus. START: End of June, 2022 to end of August or early September, 2022. Call for more information or send resume to: Kostiantyn Tyshchenko at sweetheart.pollinators@sasktel.net, 306-430-7086 OR Neil Specht 306463-8864.

HELP WANTED: Need a couple of guys to help move furniture and appliances near D’Arcy. Call 306-460-9972.

LIVESTOCK

LONGHORN YEARLING & 2-YEAR-OLD BULLS FOR SALE. Also 3 yearling Speckle Park Longhorn cross bulls for sale. 403-528-0200 (Cell) or 403-548-6684. Leave a message if no answer. walkersu7texaslonghorns@gmail.com

TENDER

Looking for a caterer for a large fundraising event in Eston on October 29th. Interested persons please send information to: Box 279, Eston, Sask. S0L 1A0.

WANTED

Does anyone have a LAZY BOY RECLINER for sale? Call Albert Block 306-460-8919.

FROST - Hollie Hazel Dawn Frost (Lafortune) AKA “HollieWould” was born March 16, 1985, in Rosetown, SK; passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022, at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.

IN HOLLIE’S WORDS: Various friends, family and furbabies are left behind to remember me; as well as some to meet me at the Rainbow Bridge. Good friends are like STARS, you don’t always see them, but you know they’re always there. Stars can’t shine without darkness and the ones above are the ones we’ve lost looking down on us. When you look up and see them, remember me; and bare me in mind. I was born to fly and I believe I lived authentically. The best kind of people are the ones that come into your life and make you see the sun where once you saw clouds,

these are the people that believe in you and love you for you. Hold those people close and cherish them. Let all the world say what they will, speak of me as you see fit. See you on the FLIP SIDE!!Hollie

Hollie was predeceased by her father John Hay, grandfather Ray Lafortune, and auntie Marj Lafortune. Hollie leaves to mourn her son Raven Frost and his father Patrick Frost, her mother Val (Pat) Meier (Lafortune) of Tramping Lake, grandparents Louise (Richard) Kraushaar (Lafortune) of Rosetown, numerous aunts, uncles, great aunts and uncles, cousins, friends, and furbabies. In keeping with Hollie’s wishes, there will be no service to be held at this time. In lieu of flowers a trust fund for Holly’s son Raven Frost has been set up at the Maidstone Credit Union in her memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to Martens Warman Funeral Home; words of condolences may be left at www.martenswarman.ca

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

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might have to turn your Arian charm up a few degrees if you hope to persuade that persistent pessimist to see the possibilities in your project. Whatever you do, don’t give up.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A “tip” about a co-worker’s “betrayal” might well raise the Bovine’s rage levels. But before charging into a confrontation, let an unbiased colleague do some fact-checking.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although a relationship still seems to be moving too slowly to suit your expectations, it’s best not to push it. Let it develop at its own pace. You’ll soon get news about a workplace change.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A continually changing personal situation makes you feel as if you’re riding an emotional roller coaster. But hold on tight; stability starts to set in early next week.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Believe it or not, someone might dare to say “No!” to the Regal One’s suggestion. But instead of being miffed, use this rebuff to recheck the proposition and, perhaps, make some changes.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might find it difficult to make a decision about a family matter. But delay can only lead to more problems. Seek out trusted counsel and then make that important decision.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Concentrate your focus on what needs to be done, and avoid frittering away your energies on less-important pursuits. There’ll be time later for fun and games.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Although the conflicts seem to be letting up, you still need to be wary of being drawn into workplace intrigues. Plan a special weekend event for family and/or friends.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your quick wit helps you work through an already difficult situation without creating more problems. Creative aspects begin to dominate by the week’s end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be patient. You’ll soon receive news about a project that means so much to you. Meanwhile, you might want to reconsider a suggestion you previously turned down.

1. GEOGRAPHY: Which country in Africa is the largest in land area?

2. MUSIC: What was the original name of the punk rock band Green Day?

3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president formally declared the executive mansion to be the White House?

4. ART: In which major city would you find the Tate Modern museum?

5. MYTHOLOGY: What is the name of the Greek goddess of revenge?

6. U.S. STATES: Which state is the only one that doesn’t have a mandatory seat belt law?

7. MOVIES: What is the Dude’s favorite drink in “The Big Lebowski”?

8. FOOD & DRINK: What is albumen?

9. MEDICAL: What is a more common name for a transient ischemic attack?

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) There are still some aspects about that new job offer you need to resolve. In the meantime, another possibility seems promising. Be sure to check that out as well.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Opening up your emotional floodgates could leave you vulnerable to being hurt later on. Watch what you say, in order to avoid having your words come back to haunt you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re usually the life of the party, which gets you on everyone’s invitation list. You also have a flair for politics.

Trivia Test Answerst

1. Algeria; 2. Sweet Children; 3. Theodore Roosevelt; 4. London, England; 5. Nemesis; 6. New Hampshire; 7. White Russian; 8. Egg white; 9. Mini-stroke; 10. A wild goat

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ALSASK

Saturday, May 28

• Herbal Twist and Alsask Community Club presents Hello Spring Market 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Alsask Rec Centre.

Saturday, June 11

• Alsask Community Annual Life-Size Fooseball. To enter a team or for more information contact Sara 306-460-4303 or sarawilke@sasktel.net

Saturday, September 3

• Beer Olympics 3.0. Theme: Anything But A Human. For mor infomation contact Emily 306-430-8084 or Katina 306-430-1102 by text.

COLEVILLE

Saturday, June 11

• Coleville Town Wide Garage Sale 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. No early birds please.

DENZIL

Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19

• Denzil & District Rec Board presents Denzil Community Days. Sports Grounds and Booth open at 11:00 am each day. Bones Tournament, Antque Tractor Pulls, Kids Pedal Tractor Races, Ladies Lawn Mower Races, Kids Carnival & Bouncy Castles, Parade (Sunday at 11 am), Antique Ice Cream Machine. Call Jordan 306-753-9273 or Greg 306-753-7250 for more information.

DODSLAND

Saturday, May 28

• Community Clean Up. Let’s help each other make Dodsland a beautiful home.

EATONIA

Saturday, May 28

• Eatonia Chamber of Commerce Community Garage Sale 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Call Eatonia Agenices to register or for more inf 306-967-2201.

• Eatonia Oasis Living Beef-on-a-Bun and Pie Sale 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Arena Kitchen. Donations of pies would be greatly appreciated. Friday, June 17

• Prairie Oasis Fitness Club presents An Evening With Mitch Larock 5:00 pm Eatonia Community Hall. Beer Gardens and BBQ. Silver collection at the gate. Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 1-3

• Eatonia Centennial (1920-2020). Visit eatonia2020. com for information and to purchase tickets.

Saturday, July 2

• Show & Shine 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Main Street. Prizes & Trophies. $15 entry fee. For more information call 306-460-7767.

LUSELAND

Wednesday, May 25

• Spring Yard Waste Pick Up. Have your bags out in the street by 8:00 am. Please keep bags under 40 lbs and have your branches tied in bundles for easy pick up and use clear or paper leaf bags.

Saturday, June 4

• Luseland Housing Authority Open House at Golden Lodge, 400 Griffin St., from 2:00-4:00 pm. Both two and one bedroom units will be available for viewing. Call Karen 306-372-7791 for more info.

Saturday, June 11

• Luseland School 2022 Graduation Parade 3:00 pm Grand Avenue, Luseland

Thursday, June 30 & Saturday, July 1

• Luseland Canada Day Celebrations and Slo-Pitch Tournament. Preparations are underway, details to come.

KERROBERT

Ongoing

• Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery Art Show “Common Ground” (until May 27)

• Library Storybook Trail

• Kerrobert Golf Course - Men’s Night is Thursdays

• Kerrobert Golf Course - Ladies Night is Tuesdays Wednesday, May 25

• Book Club at the Library 6:30 pm

• Parent & Tots at the Library 3:00 pm

Thursday, May 26

• Marion Mutala Author Reading of many Ukranian books 10:00 am. Call the LIbrary for more info 306834-5211

Friday, May 27

• CiB Flower Planting Day (Tentative)

Saturday, May 28

• Minor Ball Day at the Kerrobert Fairgrounds. 6 teams playing local towns. Games start at 10 am ending with slo-pitch at 6 pm. There will be a food truck, raffle table, bouncy castles, sand pit, 50/50 raffle and beer gardens. 50/50 is live online, right now!

Sunday, May 29

• Rec Ball begins. Check out the Kerrobert Slow Pitch League Facebook page for info.

Tuesday, May 31 & Wednesday, June 1

• Kerrobert & District Agriculture Society 4H Days Friday, June 3

• Kerrobert Outdoor Market. Check Kerrobert Market Facebook page for info

• Pool Opening

• KCS Track & Field and Community BBQ

Friday, June 10

• Car Seat Clinic at the Kerrobert Health Center Ambulance Bay 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 - 2:30 pm (by appointment only). Contact Tanis Reschny PHN at 306-834-2646 ext. 2815 to book an appointment.

Friday, June 24

• Kerrobert Oilmen’s Golf Tournament

Thursday, June 30

• KCS Graduation

July 8-10

• Kerrobert Rodeo

KINDERSLEY

Thursday, May 26

• Kindersley & District Arts Council presents “Joe Trio” at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre 7:30 pm.

• The Kindersley & District Chamber of Commerce will

be hosting a noon hour presentation by SaskJobsEmployer Services Branch at the Kindersley Museum. Guest Speaker: Jaimie Malmgren. Learn how they can assist businesses in the sourcing, recruitment, development and retention of employees.

Friday, May 27

• Great Plains College 2022 Graduation & Recognition Ceremony Kindersley Inn Ballroom. RSVP by May 13. to kindersley.office@greatplainscollege.ca or 306463-6431 for more info.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 2, 3, 4

- 29th Annual Kindersley Rodeo

Saturday, June 4

• We’re Back! St. Paul’s United Kindersley Garage Sale 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

• Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway 2:00 pm Hobby Stock, Street Stock, Stock Trucks, Wingless Sprints. $10 admission.

Saturday, July 9

• Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway 2:00 pm Hobby Stock, Street Stock, Stock Trucks. $10 admission Friday, August 12

• Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway 6:00 pm Street Stock / Modified Invitational. $10 admission. Saturday, August 13

• Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway 1:00 pm Street / Modified Invitational, Hobby Stock, Stock Trucks. $10 admission.

Sunday, August 14

• Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway 1:00 pm Street / Modified Invitational, Hobby Stock, Stock Trucks. $10 admission.

Saturday, August 27

• 2nd Annual Kindersley Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament September 22, 23. 24 and 25

• Goose Festival Days!

* Kindersley Clay Busters Trap Shooting every Wednesday (6:30 pm) and Sunday (2:00 pm) at the Kindersley Wildlife Federation Range. Your first round is on us, each round after that is $5. Contact Jeff Vass 306-4605373 for more info.

MACKLIN

Saturday, May 28

• Town Wide Garage Sale hosted by Macklin Kinette’s at Project Park 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. BBQ Lunch.

Friday, June 10

• Macklin & District Health Foundation 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. To register, pick up a registration form from Macklin Golf Clubhouse, phone 306-753-2185 or email darlenekidd5@gmail,com.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 10, 11 & 12

• Macklin Sports Days

July 29, 30 & 31

• World Bunnock Championship is Back! The game of bones is for everyone. Keep watching for more details.

* Macklin Kinette Club meet the 2nd Monday of the month 7:30 pm in the Kinsmen Room at the Credit Union Legacy Centre.