Going for Gold! Simeon Bakanec’s success on the ice
Simeon Bakanec from Kerrobert enjoys figure skating as a fun activity and has also earned numerous awards. Simeon recalls his mom enrolling him in figure skating when he was six. “I was playing hockey before, and halfway through the season, my mom enrolled me in figure skating, and I liked it,” he said.
Fast forward to 2021, and you’ll hear his home club in Kindersley congratulating 12-year-old Simeon on a great skate on November 5th at the Skate Saskatchewan Sectional Championships. Simeon won Gold in the Pre-Juvenile Men’s Under 13 and the Saskatchewan Series Award for his level. The skater’s top two scores from the Saskatchewan Series event will be their overall score and will rank them against other skaters at their level from Saskatchewan through July through to the Sectionals Championships in November.
Not only does Simeon skate with the Kindersley club, but also skates with Skate Saskatoon Club. “Usually when I’m skating in Saskatoon, we’ll leave for Saskatoon around 11, and I’ll skate from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Then we still have time to go home, eat and go to hockey at 6:30 p.m.,” Simeon says nonchalantly as if this is a typical day for any 12-year-old.
And yes, he also plays hockey for the Kindersley Under 13 Full Tilt Thrashers, where he was recently voted Captain of the team. “I wouldn’t be able to do what I’m doing without my parents,” Simeon said. “We farm, and my dad takes me to hockey, and my sister takes me to figure skating. Worse comes to worse, my brother can give me a ride.” Simeon has four
siblings, and “I am the middle child,” he added.
Simeon has also acquired additional wins this season, including Gold at the Saskatchewan Virtual Cup and Gold in October at Sask. Skate Competition. Due to Simeon’s hard work and dedication, this is the second year that he has met the criteria to be a member of the Skate Saskatchewan Development Team. Targeted athletes for the Development Team are enthusiastic Pre-Juvenile and Juvenile skaters who desire to develop their technical and performance skills with the goal of advancing on the competitive pathway. Selection to the team is based on an overall assessment of quality elements, skating and performance skills.
“I definitely would not be where I am without my coaches,” Simeon said. Those coaches include Bev Callsen from Kindersley and Neil Tymoruski from Saskatoon. Amber Wildman is his coach for pairs, since
Simeon and his cousin Eliana have been working on learning pairs skating together.
“It started two years ago,” he explained. “She lives about 20 yards from me on the same farm so it was easy to practice together during Covid.” Eliana is a year and a half younger than her cousin.
How does Simeon have time for school work? “I’m homeschooled,” he explained, which allows him more flexibility. “I have a schedule because I have a lot of school work to do. I get on the computer at 9:00, and I do my science, math, English and history, and finish around noon each day.”
When he’s not doing schoolwork, or on the ice, Simeon helps out on the farm.
Simeon won Gold in the Pre-Juvenile Men’s Under 13 (U13). Simeon is holding the Saskatchewan Series Award for his level.
“On Mondays and Wednesdays, I have a two-hour window to work on the farm, so I usually work as much as I can,” he said. “And I work on the farm on Fridays, depending on the weather. I run a little tractor and have been helping fix the road in our yard. My grandpa pays me.”
Bev Callsen described Simeon as kind-hearted, someone who treats his fellow skaters and teammates with kindness
and respect. She also noted he has a positive attitude and works hard to achieve his goals. It’s apparent that Simeon exhibits those attributes, whether he’s on the ice or at home helping out or doing school work.
The Kindersley Skating Club is proud of Simeon’s accomplishments and looks forward to being part of Simeon’s skating journey.
JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
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KERROBERT FIRE & RESCUE
Kerrobert Composite School raises $140 in poppy sales
BY BOBBI HEBRON Kerrobert Recreation Director
This past week has a been a time to show respect for Canada’s Fallen and those who have and continue to serve our county. It is so very inspiring to see the students and staff from Kerrobert Composite School participate in Remembrance projects and community members who purchase and wear poppies.
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Kissick
School
shows great respect for those that have served and continue to serve.
ii. Over 18 years must wear a mask during public skate time.
Caitlynn Alberts
Brad Murphy
The school raised $140 dollars in poppy sales and submitted over 75 poems, essays, and posters.
Quenton Murphy
Lee Jordan Mackinnon
Chelsea Kissick
Covid Guidelines
The Government of Sask current Covid guidelines remain as follows :
1. Masks must be worn at all indoor public spaces unless:
a. Under 18 years who are actively eating, drinking or participating in sports.
b. Over 18 years who are actively eating or drinking AND sitting.
c. Over 18 on ice coaches who have shown proof of vaccination to their organization.
d. Over 18 years and organization has implemented a proof of vaccination or negative test requirement. This is up to each organization to monitor.
i. This includes the Kerrobert Tigers, the Kerrobert Ice Dawgs and the Mighty Ducks recreation hockey teams, the Kerrobert Curling Club, the Kerrobert Shuffle Club and the Walk this Way organization.
2. A proof of vaccination or negative test policy will be implemented for volunteer workers and public access to the Kerrobert Museum, Courtroom Gallery, Kerrobert Double Take Out Lounge and all public events held at the PCC. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the proof of vaccination or negative test requirement.
Devin Charteris
Jon Shepherd
Dylan MacKinnon
If you are interested in joining the Men’s Curling, starting a Women’s league, a Mixed league, Seniors league, or Family league, we need to hear from you so we can find out the interest in running these programs. Please contact Mark Neumeier at 494-7356 or Brennan Murphy at 8347044 or Drew Heidt at 834-7780 if you are interested in learning more.
Travis Turnbull
James Semilet
managing taxpayers’ dollars AND keeping services affordable.
Kerrobert Football Association
Kerrobert Library, Courtroom Art Gallery & Museum
Dylan Beaudoin
Dustin Oikor
Kerrobert Memorial Arena
Wyatt Knorr
Kindersley’s rink ice was lost last week resulting in Kerrobert picking up a Kindersley U15 Tournament. Our community benefits greatly from tournaments with not only our rink booth being busy but also other restaurants and businesses. Kindersley is expecting to have their ice back very soon. Be sure to check on the online calendar on the Town of Kerrobert website to see the current game schedule.
LUSELAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Members from all user groups in the Courthouse will be busy this month preparing for the Festival of Trees. If you are interested in helping decorate for the Christmas season, would like to decorate a tree, or wish to get involved call 834-7153 or (306) 602-9097 to find out more.
Back row (Left to Right)
Garrett Flueny, Jayden Olfert
Matthew Siwak (Lieutenant)
Steven Meissner, Brenden Obrigewitch
The Kerrobert Tigers are back for another exciting season! They are a major organization that is always in need of extra help. If you or your business is interested in getting involved in any way, please call the Rec Office and we will get you in touch with the right person. Thanks to the Kerrobert Kinsmen for helping out at the door, selling 50/50’s and working the bar for the first Tiger game!
Devon Townsend
Front Row (Left to Right)
Nick Anderson Brad Galbraith (Captain)
The Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society and Town of Kerrobert are still looking for donations to replace the front entrance stairs. THANK YOU to everyone who has donated so far! For more information or to make a donation, contact the Town of Kerrobert at 834-2361.
Matthew Rumohr (Chief)
Rates
Missing:
Randy Gottfried, Brian Gottfried
Matthew Thrun, Garret Walford
Christopher Brost, Kevin Sloboda
Austin Gleave, Adam Franko
Neil Kennedy, Koby Reiber
Keagan Bazylinski , Kirk Meyer
Shane Bardick
DODSLAND VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT
From left to right
Fire Chief Vic Sittler, Shane Kruesel, Jarret Johnson, Deputy Chief Grant Sittler, Deputy Chief Grant Christison, Michael Bowden.
Missing:
Steven McMillan, Caleb MacDonald, Cory Turk, Dean Ellis, Devon Lovenuk, Jordan Halter, Kaid Hoffman, Patrick McGrath, Ryan Neumeier, Trent Nienaber, Travis Kennon
Facility rates are reviewed once a year and this month the Recreation Board has reviewed both the PCC and the Pool rates. Although the recommendation from the PCC Board was to not increase rates for 2022, the Rec Board felt with a likely increase in energy rates and the fact that rates were not increased in 2021, we would recommend to Council an approximate 3% increase. The recommendation for the pool however was no increase to rates for the 2022 season due to our pool operating under budget this past season and ensuring we remain in line with surrounding communities’ prices. The extent of resources that the Town dedicates to recreation services should directly relate to the benefit to the community alongside the Towns ability to fund these services. The Recreation Board recognizes that we are responsible for properly
Tyler Srigley, Ryan Webber
The interest in football in Kerrobert is at an all time high with boys and girls ages 6 to 18 from Kerrobert, Luseland and Major playing in our community. The new Kerrobert Football Association was formed to keep football strong in our community for years to come ensuring kids stay physically active in a great sport. Their first major project will be to install power and lights at the KCS “Bowl” to allow for Friday Night light games and evening practises. If you are interested in learning more email kerrobertfootball@gmail.com.
Programming
and Events
Call the Recreation office at 8342344 or 834-8355 for more information on the following:
• Walk this Way – every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am to 11:00am at the PCC
• Shuffle Club – every Monday, 1:30pm at the PCC
• Recreation Hockey teams
• Public Skate and Shinny –check online calendar for more information
• Curling events – we will share more information soon! Be sure to call if you are interested!
• Winter Market – Nov. 17
• Festival of Trees – Dec. 2
• Town Christmas Party – Dec. 3
We are all in need of reconnection with others and with winter on the way, we should be planning ahead for ways to stay safe from Covid but ensure good mental and physical health. If you have an idea for programs needed in our community, we would love to hear from you. We are always looking for new ways to build a better community and for new people to get involved. Stay well friends, remember that “we are fighting a virus, not each other”.
The Coffee is On at the LUSELAND SENIOR’S CLUB ON MAIN STREET
MONDAYS 2:00 - 4:00 PM starting Nov. 29
$2.00/Bottomless Cup
Proper Covid protocols, show of vaccines required
Kerrobert Seniors Centre Pie a La Mode & Coffee
Wed., Nov. 17
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Come and enjoy some great food and friendship at the Seniors Hall!
The Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society presents 2021 FESTIVAL OF TREES LIGHTING IT UP
Thursday, December 2 nd
Trees on Display from 2:00-8:00 PM (can view after this date during Town Office hours)
Library Open from 2:00 - 8:00 PM for Take and Make Kits for Kids/Teens/Adults. There will also be treats. FREE Public Skating from 2:00 - 4:15 PM
TOBOGGANING (weather permitting) from 3:15 - 5:30 PM Beside Courtyard and Rink. Hot Dog Sale from 4:00 - 5:30 PM Courtyard Will Be Lit Up at 6:00 PM
Covid protocols: Masking and proof of full vaccination or a negative covid test within 72 hrs. along with ID are required to enter the Courtroom Gallery. This is subject to change as per our governing government mandates.
THE COURTHOUSE RESTORATION SOCIETY PRESENTS KERROBERT GETS LIT A GOOD OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 3 AT P.C.C.
Supper
Covid
The Kerrobert Legion Branch #88 held a private and solemn ceremony to mark the sacrifice of the many who have fallen in the service of our great country and to acknowledge the courage of those who still serve.
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at a gas station listed gas prices as: Regular Unleaded: Arm, Plus Unleaded: Leg; Super Unleaded: Both. Under this was another sign which said “We provide onsite home refinancing to help out with gas purchase.”
Giving Canadians something to laugh about at the pumps is a good diversion, because otherwise they may shed a tear because of the rising cost of gas. Franco Terrazzano, the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, addressed the topic.
“Gas prices are soaring right now. Depending on what province you’re in, 31 percent to 42 percent of the price of gas consists of taxes. In Montreal it’s at 42 per-
OPINION
Laugh or cry at the pumps
cent. They’re paying six different types of taxes in Montreal. In many provinces the tax makes more than a third of the price at the pump,” Terrazzano explained.
If you’re wondering what kind of gain Canadians get from a carbon tax, you’re destined to be disappointed, because there is none. The government quietly reveals stats which show emissions are rising. Meanwhile their claim that the carbon tax is revenue neutral is not proving to be true. For example, if a two-person working family in B.C. makes more than $59,000/year, they aren’t eligible for a rebate.
The definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing and ex-
pect different results. Well, the government’s answer to higher emissions is to jack up the carbon tax, but that’s not all, Terrazzano said. “The government is also going to hammer us with a second carbon tax. That second carbon tax will add about 16 cents per litre to the cost of gasoline. In 2030 you’ll get soaked for about $40 in taxes when you fill up a mini van.”
Another example of insanity is our Canadian government sending more delegates than any other country to the UN climate change conference in Glasgow, for the greater good of our nation. A total of 277 bureaucrats, plus the PM’s official photographer, videographer and lead speechwriter, 17 press
secretaries and communications directors, four CBC reporters and the entire Green Party caucus. While the host country only sent 227 delegates on the short drive to Glasgow, Canadians have yet to hear the total cost of this latest government venture.
Terrazzano continued to say, even if the government brought our energy industry to a screeching halt, which seems to be their goal and would inflict so much pain, it wouldn’t do anything for the global environment.
Even Trudeau admitted this.
In a 2018 interview Trudeau said, “If Canada stopped everything tomorrow and the other countries didn’t have any solutions, it wouldn’t make a big difference.” Unfortunately his words didn’t make much of a news splash.
Meanwhile, groups
such as “Support Canadian Energy” offer often neglected information, stating that emissions intensity from the oil sands dropped 27 percent in six years. “Instead of transitioning our energy industry into oblivion, Canada should take advantage of this industry’s strengths. We should be growing our industry, displacing oil from countries that abuse human rights and the environment,” a representative from the group said.
“Carbon tax is a tax plan; it’s not an environmental plan,” said Terrazzano. “If you really want to put together an environmental plan, you have to take a global outlook. Canada makes up only 1.5 percent of global emissions.”
Carbon tax isn’t just on gas; it’s on everything, because everything, including food, is transported on trucks which
use diesel. It becomes even more complicated when all major political parties are carbon tax cheerleaders. Groups such as the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and Support Canadian Energy believe there’s power in numbers. Groups like these are soliciting help from Canadians in an effort to make Canada a better place to live.
You can contact me at joanjanzen@yahoo.com
FOR SALE BY TENDER
Town Council is permitted by legislation to reject any bid that is lower than the amounts shown above.
Sealed tenders will be accepted until Monday, November 19, 2021 @ 4:30 pm. Tenders can be delivered to the Kerrobert Town Office (located in the Courthouse) at 433 Manitoba Avenue.
Tenders can also be mailed to:
Town of Kerrobert – TENDER
Box 558, Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0
Faxed or Emailed tenders will be rejected. For more information, please call the Town Office at 306.834.2361 or email: kerrobert.admin@sasktel.net
Tara Neumeier, Chief Administrative Officer
Gov’t needs to learn from past COVID-19 lessons
By Murray Mandryk
We all get by now that living with COVID-19 will likely mean living with occasional waves and spikes.
We all likely get that means that just can’t shutdown the entire economy. It would be almost impossible not to understand this point by now because this is what the government has been hammering home for months now.
This might not be what some of the less reasonable want to hear, but it only makes sense that we can’t perpetually lockdown the entire province. Even those provinces that have had more COVID-19 success — either recently or throughout this pandemic — haven’t done that.
But here’s the critically point: Very, very few people are seriously advocating lockdowns of any sort — not even the Medical Health Officers and other doctors who have twice written to Health Minister Paul Merriman and Premier Scott Moe advocating more stringent measures.
In fact, the last letter from the MHOs makes a point of saying this is precisely what they are not advocating.
Even the notion that the government has been spinning (and largely at-
tributing to NDP Opposition leader Ryan Meili) than the MHOs are advocating a strict no-in-class school attendance for eligible non-vaccinated children desperately needs to be put in perspective.
For starters, while the MHO letter does suggest there should vaccine requirements for children attending class, the wording is far less than the government is portraying it to me.
In a reasonable world far removed politics this could be policy because it not unreasonable to ask for children to be vaccinated to attend schools.
Most other provinces — even ones with conservative governments — do have policies requiring school-age children to be inoculated from mumps, measles and chicken pox before going to class and putting other kids at risk. (That we don’t have such a similar policy in Saskatchewan does not suggest we are innovative here.)
The notion we keep hearing from Moe and now Education Minister Dustin Duncan that the NDP would eagerly ban 27,000 unvaccinated kids (statistically speaking, it would more likely be 24,000 children) from getting an education is pretty much political hyperbole.
JOB OPENING
FULL TIME Position Available!
Luseland & District Discovery Daycare is seeking a responsible, professional, mature, energetic and committed individual who enjoys working with children to join our team. We provide childcare for children between the ages of 18 months to 12 years old.
Job Description:
Early Childhood Educator
Some duties include (but not limited to):
- Ability to supervise and maintain ratio in a safe environment
- Planning developmentally appropriate activities
- Participating in physical activities
- Encouraging child-led activities
- Teaching values, manners, and responsibility
- Cleaning, organizing, and sanitizing
Requirements:
• Current First Aid/CPR
• Current clear criminal record check in the vulnerable sector
• Minimum age 16 yrs
• Early Childhood Education Level 1 or Early Childhood Education Certificate/Diploma or willingness to enroll in online courses (call for more info)
Assets:
• Knowledge of childcare licensing regulations
• Experience working in a childcare setting
• Wage is based on education and experience
For more information or to apply contact: Tina Seversen P.O.Box 292 Luseland, SK S0L 2A0 luseland.daycare@lskysd.ca (306)372-4330
As was the case with the surge in vaccinations when this government finally got behind the notion in September of needing vaccine passports to attend public events (Remember: this is a government that initially balked at such an idea) it’s more than likely that many procrastinating parents would simply seen self-interested benefit of vaccinations.
But the problem all along — and especially since the re-opening of the province on July 11th — is that this government has thought it could skate by doing as little as possible.
Or at the very least, this has been a government terrified of offending those largely on the political right that advocate freedom.
And while it’s spun the notion that it has simply and carefully followed the expertise of the MHOs and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, we clearly know that just hasn’t been case.
That was already evident in the CMO letters’ made public at the time. It’s now evident in previously undisclosed documents obtain by StarPhoenix reporter Zak Vescera throne freedom-of-information requests.
The documents obtained show Merriman and this government were repeatedly warned about the “high likelihood” of a record-setting COVID-19 fall surge if more stringent measures weren’t taken.
The modelling that was wholeheartedly endorsed by Shahab as among the world predicted in June that the Delta variant would rapidly spread among the unvaccinated, flooding ICUs and potentially causing record deaths, Vescera reported.
Reinstating mandatory mask-wearing (lifted July 11th when the province reached its goal of 70 per cent of those eligible having at least one dose) would have reduce cases by 50 per cent, an August modelling document showed.
Following the best science is also practical, common sense. It appears government needs to practice that as much as anyone else.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Sask Health Line – 811 211 Saskatchewan – 211 (National Indian Residential School Crisis Line & other Mental Health Services)
Farm Stress Line - 1-800-667-4442
West Central Crisis Center – 1-306-463-6655
West Central Crisis (after hours) 1-306-463-1860 (24 hour line) Kerrobert Food Bank 306-834-5294 or 834-8292
Kerrobert KidSport – 306-834-2344
Recreation on call phone – 306-834-8355
Position: Industrial Mechanic
Overview:
Teine Energy Ltd. (Teine) is a privately-held company in strategic partnership with Canadian Pension Plan Investments (CPP Investments). With productive assets in Alberta and Saskatchewan, we are a low-cost operator, focused on scalable, long-term profitability. At Teine, we are driven by our most important asset – our people. Our young, dynamic team thrives on industry disruption and works together to find innovative solutions to everyday challenges. Continual improvement is in our DNA. Integrity, accountability, and humility define our character and teamwork is our keystone. We are a proud employer of energy professionals and embrace Canadian’s demand for domestically produced environmentally responsible, and ethically sourced energy.
Teine Energy Ltd has an immediate position opening for a full time Industrial Mechanic for the Kindersley Area. The successful applicant will report directly to the Maintenance Foreman.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
• This is an hourly contract position
• Company must be Incorporated
• 9 days on, 5 days off (Minimum 9 hours/day)
• Minimum 5 Years of maintenance and mechanical experience
• Journeyman in heavy duty, gas compression or automotive an asset as well as pump maintenance andoverhaul experience
• Basic computer skills required with good understanding of Microsoft Office
• Must have effective communication skills, be organized, able to work alone with minimum supervision
• Must supply own truck with tools, generator or inverter, air compressor, cell phone with good data plan and laptop
• Will need to have H2S, First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection safety tickets up to date before starting
Please apply online by November 21, 2021 and submit your resume to www.teine-energy.com/careers
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. A detailed job description will be given if contacted for an interview. 3000, 520 – 3rd AVENUE S.W., CALGARY,
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The Kerrobert Library would like to thank Mrs. Welter and Mrs. Zerr for bringing the Grade 1/2 class out last week to make some buttons! Looks like a lot of fun. | SUBMITTED PHOTO
Bringing a park back to life ...
JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
The Tralapa Sports & Music Festival has been enjoyed by many in the past, and plans are underway for “Tralapa V” to take place Aug. 5, 6 and 7, 2022 at its usual venue, the Tramping Lake Regional Park. A group of eleven friends called the Park Rangers are the organizers of the festival.
Garret Smith is one of the Rangers. He said the group was formed in 2017 after two of them had the idea to repurpose the grounds at Tramping Lake Regional Park. The park had been closed for 13 years and used only as cattle pasture by one of the Ranger’s family.
Now the group of Rangers comes together once a year to host a festival, have fun and raise funds to help bring the park back to life. The festival in 2022 is Tralapa V.
Garret described it as a weekend long multi genre music festival, with the 2022 festival headlined by Canadian rock legends “The Trews” along with several other local Saskatchewan talent. Slow pitch and beach volleyball tournaments are also scheduled, as well as an 18 hole mini golf and great camping. The festival attracts roughly 1000 people.
Funds raised from a 50/50 will go towards building a new shelter on the main stage/beer gardens area, plus maintenance and upkeep of the park. “Ten percent of our earnings will be donated to a cause of the winner’s choice,” Garret said. “This is what has become of the Rangers’ years of hard work.” The festival brings together people from all walks of life, and supports some local recreational projects around West Central Sask.
“The park is still used as pasture land the rest of the year, but recently a wedding of one of the Park Rangers was held there this summer and now we are thinking of it possibly being a wedding venue as well,” Garret explained.
The goal is to make next year’s event the biggest and best Tralapa yet, but that wouldn’t be possible without its amazing attendees. Tickets are on sale at tralapafestival.com and the draw date for the 50/50 is Dec. 18.
Educator (E.C.E)
MAJOR PLAY PALS PLAY SCHOOL GROUP is Seeking Part-time Employment for an Early Childhood
The Major preschool program (Major Play Pals) is seeking a part-time E.C.E. to assist the current E.C.E. and provide substitute relief during the school session periods.
The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children, collaboration and creative problem-solving. Must be willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Occurance Security check and have access to reliable transportation to and from Major and be comfortable with winter travel.
Our play school program runs Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for 15 weeks beginning January and ending in April. Successful Candidates may be considered for the ECE position in the 2022-2023 program year.
Salary will be based on experience and education.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume, including 3 employment and/or volunteer references by December 4, 2021 to majorplaypals@gmail.com
Kerrobert Multiple 4-H Club News
By Brooklyn Shepherd
Exciting news from the Kerrobert Multiple 4-H Club. Thursday, November 4th we had our first 4-H meeting. We talked about all the different projects there are. We have beef, which is where you learn how to care for an animal and many more fun things, which is led by Bob Prieston. Then we have archery. In archery we learn proper safety, how to care for a bow, and how to shoot a bow. The project leader is Dwaine Thiessen.
New this year we have outdoor living and Writing Skills A-Z. Both are led by Kim McKenzie. Since we have never done these projects in our club before, we don’t have a lot of information at the moment, but we’ll keep you posted once the projects are rolling.
Are you interested in joining 4-H or do you want more information? We are always accepting new members. Contact our group leader Dwaine if you are interested.
The Kerrobert Multiple 4-H Club is accepting old car batteries. If you have any you would like to get rid of, just contact Dwaine at 306-834-8061.
Are you ready for “A Good
‘Tis the season to get your tickets for “A Good Old Fashioned Christmas Party” in Kerrobert on Friday, December 3rd at the Prairieland Community Center!
Kick off your holiday season with a nostalgic night of great food and entertainment hosted by the Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society. Proceeds going towards the Town of Kerrobert for the courthouse building front stair project.
Old Fashioned Christmas
Gather your employees, a group of friends or your volunteer committee to enjoy a relaxing evening out before the hustle & bustle of the Christmas season is upon us!
Tickets are $60 each or a table of 8 for $440 and are being sold at the Kerrobert Town Office during regular business hours until November 26th!
Doors open for cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner is at 7:00 p.m. and great entertainment provid-
ed by “The Bromantics” is at 9:00 p.m.
* Must be 19 to attend. Please note that due to the current Covid-19 public health order, proof of full vaccination (at least 14 days before date) or a negative Covid-19 test (within 72 of event) and I.D. must be shown at the door to attend. Masks are required except when seated and actively eating or drinking. This is subject to change as per government mandates.
West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre Inc.
OUTREACH SERVICES
We now have established Satellite Offices in two surrounding communities. On Tuesday, there is a counsellor in Kerrobert and on Wednesday, there is a counsellor in Eston.
VICTIM SERVICES
• Domestic Violence Response
• Traumatic Events Response
• Sexual Assault Victim Support
• Safety Planning
• Critical Stress Management
After Hours phone 306-463-1860
Please call 306-463-6655 to make an appointment.
COUNSELLING SERVICES
• Individual Counselling
• Marital Counselling
• Crisis Counselling
• Short Term Counselling
• Family Counselling
• Youth Counselling
• Suicide Prevention
• Anger Management
• Budget Counselling
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be received by Friday, November 19th, 2021 with a delivery date around Dec. 6th to 10th, 2021.
Henry and Harold Edmonds were the sons of Will and Bessie Edmonds, and grew up in the big red brick house which still stands just north of Major. Henry Edmonds enlisted in the Canadian Army in April 1941 and served as a Don-R (motorbike messenger) which was one of the most dangerous jobs there was at the time.
Heading overseas in 1943, he served in Normandy and throughout Europe. My grandfather, Harold Edmonds, joined the Royal Canadian Air Force on October 14, 1941. He dreamt of being a rear gunner but at 6’1” he was much too tall. He was tasked with being a chef and served his time during the war in England both as a chef and as a guard at POW camps.
Grandpa Harold didn’t talk much (or at all) about his time during the war –although when I brought my army man home for a weekend soon after we were married, he took Chris aside to make sure he knew all of the ways of keeping the blood flowing through one’s legs while standing at attention for a long time (it involves squeezing the butt cheeks together).
Uncle Henry wasn’t always so hesitant. I was at home visiting another weekend and found myself that evening sitting in the living room with Grandpa and Uncle Henry, at the time in their late 70’s/early 80’s. Uncle Henry told the story of how the two of them had managed to get leave the same weekend and had planned to meet in a certain pub in London. Grandpa arrived first and was having a drink when he witnessed a man speaking in a less than gentlemanly manner to a lady. And being who he was, Harold wasn’t standing for that and went and
punched the other man in the face. Of course, the other man turned out to be an officer and Grandpa ended up spending the weekend of his leave in jail for striking him. Uncle Henry, hearing what had happened, rushed to the jail. On his arrival, he looked his little brother up and down and said, “Well, you might as well give me your ration cards. You’re not going to need them.”
At some point after D-Day, the army put out a call for volunteers from other branches to come over to France and help to fill in the numerous craters made by bombs. Harold, eager to see more action than was available in England, quickly volunteered. Somehow, over on the continent, Uncle Henry found out that Grandpa’s name was on that list. And Uncle Henry being Uncle Henry, he strode into the office of one of the powers that be and said (maybe not in these exact words but these were the words used that night) that, “My mother has already lost a son (Clayton, who died of scarlet fever in 1939) and has one son in Normandy. No damn way is my brother coming over here, too.” And the powers that be took Harold Edmonds off of the list.
Major’s Remembrance Day 2021
“In Flanders fields the poppies blow ...”
Every November 11, we renew our attachment to this poem by John McCrae written in 1915. We respect all of our Canadian service men. We think it is important to remember and honour those who fought for us. Hopefully next year we can return to Major Hall for a ceremony.
After the war, both men returned to Saskatchewan. Henry returned to his wife Ivy (Coulter) and to his son Wayne who had been only 7 months old when his father had deployed. Henry’s granddaughter, Michelle, recalls that he got married without permission. And due to that he was denied his marriage allowance. They lived on $1.10/day and Grandpa was sent to the kitchen to peel potatoes. He had been working in the kitchen a few days when a Major asked to see him because he had “bookkeeper” on his application. He had taken a course the last year of school. When the Major asked him if he really was a bookkeeper, he replied, ”Absolutely.” Grandpa said he would have done anything to get out of that kitchen.
The Major saw that he received his marriage allowance, a living out allowance and he was able to live at home instead of the barracks. Henry and Ivy added sons Randy and Ian. Sadly, Ivy and a baby daughter died in 1955. In 1958, he married Esther Gardiner and they had daughter Cindy and son Brian. Henry and Esther lived in Kerrobert, SK where Uncle Henry was
town administrator for many years. His retirement plaque now hangs in the town office where Michelle works.
Harold returned to farm with his father, and on November 1, 1946, he married Joyce Doyle, daughter of Ivan and Elsie Doyle who owned the general store in Major. They had seven children: Kim, Darryl, Holly, Jan, Dave, Laurel and Kelley. His eight granddaughters looked up to him always as the perfect example of a gentleman and his four grandsons all have parts of that caring nature in themselves. Henry and Harold Edmonds were both involved with the Kerrobert Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, each serving as Branch President. And Harold’s RCAF issue boot brush is still in use by my husband.
Submitted by Henry’s and Harold’s granddaughters: Michelle Bahm (Henry, Randy & Jackie (Abel) Edmonds) and Kira Olfert (Harold, Holly (Edmonds) & Ed Olfert)
Remembrance Day
We wear a poppy on Remembrance Day And at eleven We stand and pray. Wreaths are put upon a grave.
As we remember Our soldiers brave.
This year we share the stories of brothers from this area who served in the Canadian Armed Forces in WWII. We thank the Zinger and Edmonds families for their submissions.
“We shall not sleep though poppies gro In Flanders fields.”
- Major Remembrance Day Committee
Vincent Henry Zinger
Vince was born in 1921 at Ermine, SK. Vince joined the Canadian Army in 1942. The war took him to England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. In 1946, Vince was discharged from the Army.
He married Edna Bouchard in 1954 and raised a family of three girls and one boy. They lived in Dodsland. He bought the home place from Uncle Lawrence Zinger. I do belivee the family still owns it.
In 1989, Vince and Edna took a Veterans’ tour in Europe which followed a good part of the route he took in WWII.
Uncle Vince talked a bit more about the war,I think. He told me he met dad (Jim) on the crest of a hill one day during the war. First time they had seen each other in four years. Amazing really.
Lawrence Zinger
The third son in the Alex and Christine Zinger family was Lawrence. Lawrence was born in 1922. He went to school and lived in Major. He joined the Canadian Army in December 1941. Due to health reasons he was discharged in June 1942.
Lawrence and Josie (Gyoerick) married in 1957 and farmed at Major raising their family of 3 boys and 3 girls.
From 1979 to 1988 they worked as janitors at Major School.
Zinger family submissions by Karen Zinger and Mae (Zinger) Hirsekorn.
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