The Chronicle - September 19, 2023

at Goose Festival

BY JOAN JANZEN

Goose Festival ‘51 is coming to Kindersley this week from Thursday to Sunday, September 21st to 24th. Kevin Martin, Executive Director for the Kindersley Chamber of Commerce, has been busy keeping up-to-date on the events scheduled throughout the weekend.

Many popular activities will return to Goose Festival, some of which have become long-standing traditions. The parade is always the highlight of the weekend. “It’s looking good; so far, we have 44 floats lined up,” Kevin said. “The Rotary Club is helping out with security.”

Motorbike and car enthusiasts will be pleased to see both the Motorcycle Show & Shine and Saskatchewan Roadmen Car Club Show & Shine are scheduled for Saturday afternoon after the parade.

Other events have been running during the Goose Festival for the past year or two. Get Jacqued Fitness will be holding its third annual “Under the Lights” outdoor class at Berard Field on Friday evening and will be accepting donations to the Food Bank.

The Goose Festival Market was held last year, and this year, it will be held at a new location. The market will be at the Kindersley Seniors Centre, 115 - 3rd Ave. East on Friday afternoon until 7 p.m. The senior centre will be filled with vendors selling their wares.

Once again, InterPipeline will have a climbing wall set up beside Synergy Credit Union on Saturday for all the energetic children. And the Better Together barrel train is returning, as well as having a sandbox (filled

with lentils or chickpeas) for the kids to enjoy.

For the adults, there will be bands entertaining on the stage next to Scotia Bank, as well as a jam session at Garden Gallery at 417 Main Street on Saturday evening.

There are a number of new activities on the Goose Festival roster this year. “The fire department has an open house Thursday evening with live music, hall tours, fire simulation demonstration and barbecue.

“This is a time they can show off their new facility for anybody who didn’t make it to the grand opening,” Kevin said.

“Dakota Buttar will be doing a fan meet and greet Saturday afternoon in front of Synergy Credit Union,” Kevin added.

Caleb Village will also be inviting visitors to tour their facility Friday afternoon and listen to music by Can Am Country from Saskatoon. Also, on Saturday afternoon, anyone who is interested in pickleball can watch a pickleball demonstration at the outdoor rink at the WCEC.

There can never be too many activities for the kids, so the t-shirt drawing contest hosted by Prairie Cresting on Saturday afternoon at 511 Main Street is a welcome addition. This year, West Central Play-Mobile will be handing out Scarecrow Early Learning Bags in the Co-op Parking Lot.

Check out the poster to see the complete line-up of food, fun and entertainment provided from Thursday to Sunday. “The mini donut truck will be setting up early Thursday to kick off the weekend,” Kevin said. “And the weather forecast is looking good.”

Terry Fox Run is better than ever

BY JOAN JANZEN

Sunday, September 17th, was a perfect day for everyone to get out and participate in the Terry Fox Run. The weather was a balmy 29 degrees with a beautiful breeze to keep everyone cool as they walked around the Kindersley Walking Trail.

Babies were being pushed in strollers, toddlers and children walked alongside their parents, and the Kindersley Klip-

pers were there in full force. Even dogs were participating as they went for a walk with their owners.

The ladies at the registration table handed out bracelets and kept tabs on the number of participants. Those taking registrations said they had already exceeded the number of participants and the donation amount from the previous year. Once again, Kindersley can be proud of their accomplishment.

WEST CENTRAL CRISIS CENTRE

Annual General Meeting September 27th

7:00 PM at Morgotch Law O ce

Thursday, September 21, 2023

7:00 p.m. at the Kindersley Golf Course

Everyone from toddlers to the Kindersley Klippers team members lined up to register for the Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 17th, in Kindersley. They enjoyed the beautiful weather and a walk on the Kindersley Walking Trail.

PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

Brenda resides in Plenty, Saskatchewan and has recently retired from a career in management in the fields of agriculture and economic development. Aside from enjoying her retirement, Brenda also acts as a project liaison administrating municipal, provincial and federal government grants that help provide a safe, secure and sustainable supply of water to rural residents in westcentral Saskatchewan. Brenda sees post-secondary education as an integral part of meaningful employment and economic growth. As a board member, she is looking forward to seeing growth in community partnerships, new and old, to ensure sustainability for the college and the communities in which it operates.

Lindsay is an Associate Investment Advisor at Wellington Altus Private Wealth in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. She holds a Business Certificate from Great Plains College, a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Regina, her Chartered Professional Accountant designation and became licensed as a Registered Representative with IIROC in 2023. As a Great Plains College alumna, Lindsay is looking forward to giving back to the college and the communities it serves, and ensuring the college remains a top choice for postsecondary education.

Lindsay Thoreson

Brenda Burton

Great Plains College would like to welcome Brenda Burton and Lindsay Thoreson to its Board of Governors.

KINDERSLEY GOOSE FESTIVAL ‘51

September 21-24, 2023

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Big O’s Food Truck

• (under the digital sign beside the Post Office

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Saskatchewan Roadmen Car Club Show & Shine

Beavertails Food Truck

• (beside tent on Co-op Parking Lot)

• – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street immediately after the parade. Sponsored by:

and

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - TD Bank

Plinko Board and Prizes –

FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE –

• 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Live music, hall tours, fire simulation trailer demonstration and BBQ. Silver collection.

Kelly Insurance Brokers 60 Year Celebrations

• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

• by Interpipeline on 3rd Avenue beside Synergy

Climbing Wall

Credit Union

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. St.

BBQ Burgers and Homemade Pies –

Paul’s United Church (indoor seating available)

Kindersley Screen Arts presents “The Miracle Club” –

• (Co-op Parking Lot)

Big O’s Food Truck

• (Co-op Parking Lot)

Beavertails Food Truck

• Kindersley Centre Mall

Late Night Shopping –

Music Trivia Night –

• Norman Ritchie Centre. Starts at 7:30 p.m. $10 at the door. Come and test your music memory!

Tours of Caleb Village –

• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy music by Can Am Country from Saskatoon.

Get Jacqued Fitness

• is holding their 3rd Annual “Under the Lights” outdoor class at Berard Field starting at 7:30 p.m. A donation to the Food Bank is appreciated.

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - TD Bank

Plinko Board and Prizes –

• Goose Festival Market –

Kelly Insurance Brokers 60 Year Celebrations

• 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kindersley Seniors Centre - 115 3rd Ave. East

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Pancake Breakfast

• – Kindersley Legion Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Presented by Redemption Baptist Church.

• Starts promptly at 11 a.m.

Parade on Main Street –

• (Co-op Parking Lot)

Big O’s Food Truck

• (Co-op Parking Lot)

Beavertails Food Truck

Duck Derby

• (Kin Club) on 2nd Avenue between Pharmacy and tent.

• (Praire Rose)

Philippine Food Truck

Mater Tasty Food Truck

• (on 3rd Avenue between Post Office and Prairie Rose)

Prairie Shack Food Truck

• (across from Main Stage on Main Street)

Better Together

• (on United Church Parking Lot) – Barrel train rides on Main Street after the parade. Bicycle obstacle course. WASHROOMS –

• Beside Dr. Lonnie Brooks office (210 Main Street)

– Beside Dr. Lonnie Brooks office (210 Main Street)

Motorcycle Show & Shine –

• 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Red Lion Parking Lot. Also burgers and beans.

• 4 p.m. Sunset Theatre. Tickets: $10.00. Sponsored by Speedy Glass Music on the Main Stage –

• Empty lot next to Scotia Bank

Racing at Flatlanders Speedway –

• Starting at 3 p.m.

Sidewalk Sale at East Crossing

• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (on Main Street)

• Swirl Café Food Pop –

Open Stage Jam Session –

• 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. hosted by the Garden Gallery - 417 Main Street. Text 306-460-5665 to be added to the line-up.

Plinko Board and Prizes –

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TD Bank

• 1 p.m. to 6p.m. Kindersley Aquatic Centre

Toonie Swim –

Kindersley Pickleball Demonstration –

• 2 p.m. Outdoor rink at the WCEC.

Kindersley New Life Church Youth Group

• are hosting a Perogies and Sausage Fundraiser on the Co-op Parking Lot

West Central Play-Mobile

• is handing out Scarecrow Early Learning Grab Bags on the Co-op Parking Lot

• 11 a.m. to 3p.m. Co-op Parking Lot

KAWS Popcorn Sale –

Prairie Cresting

• will be hosting a T-Shirt Drawing Contest from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at their location at 511 Main Street

Goose Festival Market

• at the Kindersley Seniors Centre - 115 3rd Ave. East from after the parade to 6 p.m. Selena Edmunds at 306-463-2282.

Kindersley Klippers vs. Battleford North Stars –

• 7:30 p.m. puck drop at the West Central Events Centre

Goose Festival Dance –

• 9 p.m. featuring Longshot in the Curling Rink. $25.00 or $30.00 for both dance and hockey game. Hosted by the Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Fly-in Pancake Breakfast –

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Kindersley Air Cadets at the Kindersley Airport (weather permitting)

Threshing Wind-Up

• – 11a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum

• Starting at 1 p.m.

Racing at Flatlanders Speedway –

OPINION: Saskatchewan farmer states the obvious

BY JOAN JANZEN

A restaurant’s sign read, “Buy one Fish & Chips for the price of two and receive a second Fish & Chips absolutely Free!” It sounds like a deal, but it’s obviously not.

A Saskatchewan farmer who has been dubbed by some as the “new Captain Obvious” is none other than Quick Dick McDick. You may have watched some of his short and spicy video clips. He always provides a language warning if he gets riled up about something, and on a recent rant, he was definitely a little hot under the collar of his Quick Dick t-shirt.

“In the name of environmentalism, we have taken good old engines that used to get eight miles per gallon, and we have strapped a whole pile of stuff onto them,” Quick said. “We didn’t just put it on big trucks; we put it on tractors, and combines and everything that has a diesel engine.”

He managed to make the video during his busy harvest season, so it must have been a priority. He continued to explain that the additions have cordierite, silicon carbide and aluminum titanate, which makes them both heavy and valuable. Which is why thieves go to dealerships at night and “cut them off and sell them,” he explained.

“If you’re lucky enough to not have it stolen, the goal is to burn at over 1200 degrees F when it collects all the soot that comes out of the exhaust pipe.

There’s nothing like burning something at 1200 degrees F out in the field!” Quick exclaimed.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is injected into the exhaust stream of diesel vehicles. “Truck stops are filled with jugs full of urea and water, which is fertilizer, which they want us to use less of, but we’re going to save the environment by burning it with diesel engines,” he sarcastically quipped. “You know that manufacturing synthetic urea involves burning a whole lot of extra gas, right?”

He continued to explain that DEF freezes at -11 degrees C, which poses a problem in Canada, where the temperature dips below -11 for at least half of the year. “So now half the time it’s frozen, your DEF system doesn’t work, and we have to phone a mechanic that drives a diesel service truck to rescue us off the side of the road!” Quick said,

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waving his hands in the air.

“And if it all miraculously works, our trucks now get half the fuel economy they used to. So we’ve taken something that works and added expensive and heavy metals to it. We’ve created entire fleets that transport fertilizer that we burn. And we made it completely unreliable, so it doesn’t operate in the winter,” he said. “They’ve proven that when you try to make something better, you actually make it worse.”

What was especially telling about his rant was the fact that 80,000 people viewed it, and it was followed by 550 affirming comments. Farmers, truck drivers, mechanics and concerned Canadians gave Quick a thumbs up. It looks like the message by Saskatchewan’s Captain Obvious resonates with many Canadians.

A truck driver said DEF is the worst

thing to happen in the industry in the nineteen years he’s been driving. Another trucker said pre-emission trucks had more power, were better on fuel and were more reliable. A third trucker said he goes through a lot of DEF, and the containers they come in are not recyclable.

A farmer said because their diesel machines sit for months at a time, the DEF will crystallize and completely ruin the system, costing thousands of dollars to replace. He continued to explain that diesel engines that run a DEF system don’t like idling, and the minute you start idling, you trigger a chain reaction of problems.

Another farmer noted his old truck got nine miles to the gallon and ran 285 days a year hauling grain, equipment and cattle. Now, his new model gets five miles per gallon and was in the shop 107 days last year for DEF related issues.

Mechanics posted their comments, too. One technician said he sees downtime due to DEF system failures, parts shortages, and misdiagnoses on the DEF systems, leading to severe supply chain disruptions. A diesel mechanic said 80 percent of failures are emission component-related.

Quick ended his rant by saying, “So you’ll have to forgive me if I don’t jump for joy at government policies.”

And his viewers say, “Thanks for the straight-shooting. You nailed it!”

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Pop89: Lies we can trust

BY MADONNA HAMEL

I don’t trust popular culture’s take on what’s important for all of us. I have zero desire to spend time and energy listening, watching and absorbing lurid details about the lives and behaviours of celebrities and politicians. But, of course, that doesn’t mean I don’t get sucked into the screen. Too many mornings, I attempt a bit of research, only to look up and discover it’s lunchtime.

By now, we all know that the internet is designed to grab and hold our attention. It’s no different than the shopping mall. An architect friend once explained to me that we are supposed to get lost in malls. They are designed to deliberately confound our sense of direction, forcing us to pass as many alluring opportunities to spend our money as possible before reaching the exit. We know how this works. But we kind of like it. We see it as a service. A convenience. A welcome distraction.

So when did buying, owning, accruing, distracting and diverting become of primary importance among our species? How did the basic well-being of ourselves and others, connection with the earth and community, observance of traditions - including pausing to give thanks for meals, shutting down shopping on Sunday and living within our means - fade into obscurity? How did the “rights” of the individual become more important than the “responsibilities” of the community?

Well, for one thing, we are not that unique as individuals. Despite how we might believe we are special in our own way, we live in a culture that has lumped us into a tidy little marketable collective. Today, as a species, the markets, the culture, the taste-makers and the system that shapes our minds and cravings define us as “users.” We use applications, services, devices, and, ultimately, each other.

But once we were “souls.” For those uncomfortable with that idea, I understand. To be souls, in the past,

Unity RCMP Report

UNITY REPORTS

• RCMP received a report of a combine fire. Unity Fire Department extinguished the fire which was not suspicious in nature.

• Police received a report of a stolen motorcycle. The vehicle was recovered in Edmonton. This matter is still under investigation.

• Members received a complaint of assault with a weapon. This matter is still under investigation.

• There was also one false alarm and one traffic complaint.

WILKIE REPORTS

• RCMP received a report of gunshot sounds near Wilkie. Members patrolled but could not confirm what the sounds were or where the sounds originated. Police did not receive any further complaints.

Serious collision on Highway #7

On September 11, 2023, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Rosetown RCMP received a report of a collision on Highway #7, just west of Tessier, SK. Initial investigation determined a westbound semi and an eastbound SUV collided. The driver of the SUV was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as a 75-year-old male from Medicine Hat, AB. His family has been notified. The sole passenger of the SUV was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious in nature. The driver and sole occupant of the semi reported minor injuries. Highway #7 was closed for initial investigation but has since re-opened. Rosetown RCMP continues to investigate with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist.

meant to be threatened by forces outside us with hell and damnation if we didn’t toe the line of corrupt religious institutions. But to be a soul also meant focusing on the interior life and on a power greater than our terminally unique selves. There was a God, and it wasn’t us. And while we, as a species, were interested in warmth, food, shelter and safety, we were also interested in finding peace of mind and spiritual succour. To have a soul was to be precious, to have inherent worth, to value contemplation, reflection, and awe.

I remember my grandmother referring to a man who pushed his cart down our road. He could cobble shoes, sharpen knives and mend just about anything. But his was a dying trade. She paid for some small service, and when he left, she shook her head and said: “Poor soul.”

After “soul” came “citizen.” To be a citizen was to pursue something more than self-interest. To think of one’s neighbours as part of the human family. To be a citizen does require soul-searching in order to examine one’s conscience. But the goal is to turn our eyes outward again. To be a soulful citizen, Paul Rogat Loeb writes in “Soul of A Citizen” that we “connect with each other, express our compassion, experience a sense of purpose impossible to attain through private pursuits alone.” If we don’t find ways, or a place, to express this “larger self,” our “most generous impulses have nowhere to go.” And, I would say, they atrophy.

Enter our next collective appellation: “Consumer.” I remember when I first noticed a newspaper article referring to us as consumers. I was 14 years old, so I didn’t have much spending power. (Come to think of it, I still don’t.) It was the Regan era. The consumer was king and needed protection from faulty products and false advertising. It was the launch of the Me generation, with slogans like: “What’s in it for me?” and “Are you getting your needs met?” And “I deserve it!” And I remember going to mass and feeling robbed

• Members received a report of an outbuilding and a grass fire in a rural area near Reford. Wilkie Fire Department extinguished the fire which was not suspicious in nature.

• Police received a complaint of an individual damaging residential property. Members spoke to the subject of complaint. The complainant requested no further action be taken.

• RCMP received a complaint of fraud but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.

• Members received a complaint of trespassing. This matter is still under investigation.

of the mystery by priests trying too hard to be hip. It was the beginning of a very “beige Catholicism,” as bishop Robert Barron calls it.

Consumers look inward, but not too deeply. And we never come out. Except, perhaps, to see what impression we’re making. Or what we’re missing out on because whatever it is, we “deserve” it. Those were the days of home hair colouring in a box, proclaiming: “I’m worth it!” The prosperity gospel began its ascendency, re-writing the gospel to claim that Jesus came to make us rich.

Today, we are called “Users.” And, just as consumers become consumed by consuming, so users get used through using. Leaving no one to trust. Knowing we cannot believe the lies we are told through advertising and promotions, we accept the lies. In fact, we simply ask, like any good addict or partner of an addict, that if you must lie, make it good. Like they say in recovery: How do you know the addict is lying? His/ her lips are moving.

Some of us prefer to live in denial. Some of us don’t even know we do. (Another saying defines “denial” in the acronym: Don’t Even Know I Am Lying.”) It’s worth pondering: Do we prefer to be “users” or “souls”? Do we prefer the AI version of a girlfriend over a flesh-and-blood human being?

Then start by getting off the screen; don’t start your day as a “user.” It’s like waking up to a shot of whiskey. You go down, down, down into that dark tunnel (I don’t call it a rabbit hole; that would be an insult to rabbits for whom burrowing is in their nature), and low and behold, there are a million different carrots to follow, each of them with the promise of instant gratification lurking just an inch from your nose, requiring one more click, one more scroll, one more hour of your precious trust.

• There were also five traffic complaints.

MACKLIN REPORT

• RCMP received a complaint of assault. This matter is still under investigation.

• 62-year-old male from Macklin was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle during a traffic stop.

• There was also one false alarm.

Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity / Wilkie/ Macklin areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at (306)228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at (306) 843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at (306) 753-2171. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded.

You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com

Safe bet: Gambling ads are here to stay

Ubiquitous. It’s a word that means, according to dictionary.com, “existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent:”

Sports betting. Gambling ads. Ubiquitous.

In one man’s opinion, it’s getting to be too much.

Bet MGM. Bet365. FanDuel. Draft Kings. Sports Interaction. Play Alberta. Caesars Sportsbook. Bet Rivers Sportsbook. Points Bet Canada. A sports fan can’t turn on a televised sporting event these days without being bombarded by gambling-related commercials, urging the viewer to get in on the fun and chase big financial windfalls by making the correct bet. It’s a $220 billion industry in North America. Every pro league has an ‘official betting partner’ and 11 North American sporting venues have on-site wagering capabilities. More are likely to come.

BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist

game winning goal, or the Hail Mary touchdown, are now induced by the excitement of covering the spread — and who cares which team actually wins the game?

ship fashion, but the message they’re getting is not how to improve your skating, or beat the goalie on the short side, it’s about putting down money to win even more.

bit of a mixed message, don’t you think?”

And if you’ve ever wondered why the gambling mecca of Las Vegas is able to build such big fancy hotels and overthe-top tourist attractions, it’s because the house rarely loses.

Don’t get me wrong. I love to gamble. Small-scale stuff, well within my limits. The sports gambling sites, however, need bigger players than me to make their money and it’s worrisome that millions of sports fans, who used to watch for the excitement of the late-

Turn on a Blue Jays’ game any night of the week and you’ll find early in the proceedings that the Jays are, say, -115 to win. It suggests fans go immediately to the Bet365 site and put a few dollars down and then cash in when the Jays do, indeed, win the game. Hockey Night in Canada has a special segment on Sportsnet every week where Cabbie Richards, who has the title of executive producer of sports betting content for the network, informs fans of the spread for the game they are watching. Former HNIC host Dave Hodge, who once quit on principle over the way things were done at the network, said he would have drawn a line in the sand on the preponderance of gambling-related content. In an online story on Hockey Unfiltered With Ken Campbell, Hodge said he would have protested by saying “It (gambling promotion) goes or I go.”

The saddest aspect of this is when two of the greatest hockey stars of all-time, Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid, team up for a BetMGM commercial to promote betting. Impressionable kids of all ages look to those two in hero wor-

It’s ubiquitous. It’s out of control. But it won’t stop, because too much money is involved and money makes the world go around.

• Headline at theonion.com: “FanDuel Promo Offers Complimentary $100 Bet To First-Time Gambling Addiction Hotline Callers”

• Former Nebraska coach Tom Osborne, reprinted on Jack Finarelli’s sports curmudgeon.com website: “My hardest job is to convince the people of Nebraska is that 10-1 is not a losing season.”

• From Club Pro Guy, on Twitter, from an unnamed golf course: “Members — Cart No. 39 has a punctured fuel tank and could be a ticking time bomb. If you get that cart, please proceed with caution.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Canadian Olympic swimmer Penny Oleksiak’s sister was an NCAA rower, and her brother is an NHL defenceman with the Kraken. No wonder she’s such a talent, swimming in that gene pool.”

• Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.): “The NFL season begins with 10 players suspended for sports gambling and ends with a Super Bowl in Las Vegas, the gambling capital of the world. A little

• European Ryder Cup veteran Paul McGinley, offering proof that teams from his era had more fun than today’s golfers do: “We had consumed 72 bottles of wine, by Saturday.”

• Golf writer Eamon Lynch on X (formerly Twitter), on the European Ryder Cup selections: “Crafty move by Luke Donald in choosing Nicolai (Hojgaard). If he isn’t playing well or gets tired, he can send in (twin brother) Rasmus the ringer and only the swing nerds will ever know.”

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “Did you see where Pac-12 teams went 12-0 last week – the first time every league team won its opener since 1932? Stanford and Cal celebrated the feat by each sending $2 million of their TV revenue to the ACC.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Someone reportedly hung a 30-foot banner of Russian president Vladimir Putin off the Manhattan Bridge. Cheeky, but at least New York baseball fans get to see a pennant hanging this fall.”

• Another one from theonion.com: “Cheerleaders have special celebratory routine for when paramedics announce football player not dead”

• Headline at fark.com: “Pac-2 sues for control of Pac-12’s money”

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Paddling Pathways: Reflections from a Changing Landscape

Edited by Bob Henderson and Sean Blenkinsop

Published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing

REVIEW BY SHELLEY A. LEEDAHL

This beautifully-bound anthology of 21 essays written by paddlers and edited by educators—and intrepid canoeists and guides—Bob Henderson (ON) and Sean Blenkinsop (BC) deserves a much longer review than this 500-word assessment. In short: it’s extraordinary.

Paddling Pathways: Reflections from a Changing Landscape contains a wealth of thought-provoking essays on the rivers, lakes, and oceans the diverse contributors have navigated via canoe or kayak—often in groups but sometimes solo—and it examines the paddlers’ interior worlds as they contemplate being present; history; culture; relationships with plants, animals and other creatures; Indigenous Canada (land and territorial acknowledgements and “Settler Responsibilities” are included); ecology; climate change; and, as Bruce Cockburn contributes in his Foreword, the “soul-expanding space” where one can get “a glimpse of the world as it was made.” Maps, black and white photos, and the editors’ numerous “Suggested Reading” lists are superb accompaniments to the layered essays.

Henderson has previously published books on heritage travel and outdoor life, and Blenkinsop, a professor at Simon Fraser University who writes about “wild pedagogies” and “ecologizing education,” agree that as travelers on land and water, they/we need to “shift pathways and create narratives that no longer focus on competing, completing, and conquering” re: our understanding of the natural world and, indeed, human culture. They invited contributors to select a “special paddling place/route” and a “personally significant theme,” and the result is this compendium of erudite, entertaining, often philosophical and political essays that are delightful to sink into.

Several writers discuss the “gifts to be found in slowing down,” ie: the discoveries of cranberries (Anjeanette LeMay) and the “orangish glow of cloudberries” (Beth Foster). Foster writes that wind and rain altered her group’s 9-day paddle plans, but the rewards

of “focus[ing] on the present” included “an unclouded blue-sky panoramic vista” and “the profound joy of stillness.”

Greg Scutt ponders Settler history and the connection between river canoeing and fly-fishing in his second-person piece set it Stikine country, “the largest wilderness area in British Columbia.”

Michael Paul Samson recounts his kayak trip around Newfoundland at age 22, a pre-wedding adventure down the Ohio River and into the Mississippi, and “the resilience of the human race.”

Ric Driediger, a guide for Churchill River Canoe Outfitters, was seeking relaxation on his solo trip. He considers that he’s perhaps “so addicted to being busy, [he] can’t just sit,” and he desires to “be lost in time and place and imagination.” Success! At one point he can’t even remember how long he’s been out. This essay’s brilliant surprise ending left me gasping.

Kayaker Fiona Hough speaks honestly of the joys and challenges of taking youth with mental health issues on a two-week trip in Clayoquet Sound, and how one completes the trip “freshly clothed in an ocean skin.”

Gratitude’s braided through these essays. Zabe MacEachren writes: “I also like to kiss the palm of my hand and then place it flat on the ground wherever I have slept.”

This book’s a major achievement. Please read it.

This book is available at your local bookstore or from www.Skbooks.com

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Figure skating champions from 25 years ago

ognize these two figure skating champions from 25 years ago. Here is an excerpt from the March 4, 1998 edition of ing their accomplishments.

sier limped home from the 1998 Saskatchewan Winter Games with a gold medal for Zone 7 in pre-novice figure skating. And, fellow club member Krista Maedel was carrying in her pocket a silver medal for her performance at her first Winter Games.

sier, 14, said of the Winter Games experience.

Tessier said the Winter Games proved to himself he has improved this skating season. “I’ve improved over the year,” he said. “I’m a little more consistent, stronger both mentally and physically, and a lit-

“I skated good for myself, but not the best, though,” Krista Maedel said of her Winter Games silver medal performance finishing second in both the short and long programs. “I trained hard for the Winter Games and went to Saskatoon most Saturdays and some

25 years

Eston Lion Marnie Johnston presented Eston Composite School with a cheque for $2,000 to go towards the school’s snack program. The program is designated to provide healthy snacks to any student if they are in need of one. SUBMITTED

According to information from a March, 1998 edi, Brock’s old Catholic Church was moved out of the village March 3, 1998 to its new home in the Madison area. It became part of Garden Gallery owned by artist Laurie Besplug, who had plans to use the building to display art. During the operation, SaskPower crews had to cut power to Brock, and lift some power lines to get the church out on to the highway.

SAM TESSIER - gold medalist at the 1998 Winter Games. KRISTA MAEDEL - silver medalist at the 1998 Winter Games

Remember when the ‘goose’ was part of Kindersley’s festival?

BY JOAN JANZEN

Once again it’s time for Kindersley’s annual Goose Festival, but so far we haven’t seen any geese flying in their v-formation. This region is usually a popular flyway, so we’re accustomed to seeing hundreds of geese flying overhead at any given time, and hearing their chorus of honking along the way.

To date we’ve only spotted the occasional small v-shaped formation and there hasn’t been any honking sounds heard, which is how geese communicate. According to gogeesego.com, honking helps them take off in unison, navigate, stay together while flying, and conserve energy while in the air. While flying each bird uses distinct honking patterns to coordinate their movements. The lead goose sets the pace with a series of honks, signalling to the others when to change direction or adjust their speed. They also honk to coordinate shifts in position in the formation, helping to make it more aerodynamic. Honking helps the birds encourage one another to stay in position and maintain a streamlined formation. They all honk in unison as a means of communication when preparing to land.

Goose hunting was very popular fifty years ago, which is why Kindersley dubbed their annual event as a “Goose Festival”. However spotting a snow goose prior to the 1970’s was a rarity. Kindersley resident Cliff Neufeld remembers being told that if you saw a white goose, you were not to shoot it.

In the 1970’s era, Kindersley’s Goose Festival hosted a variety of goose hunting related activities. There

were contests for the best camouflaged pit, bird and animal calling contests, and prizes awarded for the largest goose, white goose and duck shot. The largest birds were mounted free of charge by a local taxidermist. There was also a gun display throughout the weekend.

An annual favourite activity was the duck plucking contest Friday morning when a number of mayors and reeves would show off their feather plucking skills.

Breakfast was served in the Lions Hall bright and early on Saturday morning, when hungry diners feasted upon free goose cakes and sausage. After breakfast, Kindersley’s famous goose proudly rested on a float in the Goose Festival parade.

An open trap shoot took place Sunday morning 19 miles west on Highway No. 7, and seven miles north on Dewar Lake road. Trophies were awarded to the winners.

Geese also attracted American hunters to Kindersley and area. Kindersley resident, Glen Sitter recalled Dan Blocker (from the old television show Bonanza) coming to Kindersley on numerous hunting expeditions. His fellow actors, Lorne Green and Pernell Roberts were also goose hunting in the Kindersley area.

Cliff Neufeld remembers American hunters who were willing to pay someone to dig big pits. Those hunters often came equipped with hundreds of decoys. And when the hunting was done, ladies in the community were hired to clean the geese and use the feathers to make pillows and comforters. “It was a tough job,” he said.

Kindersley’s famous goose was an entry in the parade, followed by the Westberry School Band.

Government begins search for Chief Marshal

The province is officially beginning its search for a Chief Marshal for the Saskatchewan Marshals Service.

The Chief Marshal will be responsible for developing the Marshals Service in the lead-up to it becoming operational in 2026. Once the service is launched, the Chief Marshal will oversee approximately 70 officers, as well as additional support staff, who will provide law enforcement across Saskatchewan, conduct proactive investigations and support RCMP and municipal police operations.

“As we build the foundation of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, it's critical that we have the right person in place to oversee its creation and ensure its ongoing success,» Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Paul

Merriman said. «We are committed to finding someone with the skills and experience required to operate a successful modern police service.”

The Saskatchewan Marshals Service will provide an enhanced law enforcement presence across Saskatchewan, with a focus on:

• detecting, disrupting and deterring criminal activity in rural and remote areas experiencing high levels of crime;

• locating and apprehending high-risk and prolific offenders; and

• conducting proactive enforcement actions and investigations related to farming and agriculture offenses such as cattle, crop, metal and farm chemical thefts, and trespassing that may result in crop damage.

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Marshals will also provide support to the RCMP, First Nations police, municipal police services and the Provincial Protective Services.

The successful candidate for the Chief Marshal position must be an experienced senior law enforcement executive with a demonstrated track record of achieving results and collaborating with other police and criminal justice partners. They must also have a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary policing practices, and emerging trends in crime and public safety.

«We're looking for someone who can simultaneously act as a leader, a mentor, and a relationship builder,» Merriman said. «This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in our province, and I urge anybody with the skills and experience to apply and tell us what their vision is for enhancing public safety in Saskatchewan communities.»

The job posting for the Chief Marshal position can be found on http:/www. careers.gov.sk.ca/, with a closing date of Sunday, September 24.

Viterra and STARS team up to launch 2024 calendar campaign fundraiser

REGINA - Viterra Canada Inc. (“Viterra”) announced tlast week that it is continuing it’s long-standing partnership with STARS to sponsor the 2024 edition of the non-profit’s fundraising calendar. This is the ninth consecutive year that Viterra has covered the full printing costs of the calendar, representing a cumulative value of more than $2 million in sponsorship to support of STARS fundraising efforts.

“At Viterra, we’re very proud of our partnership with STARS and the positive impact it’s had on patients and their families across Western Canada, including our employees and customers,” said Kyle Jeworski, CEO for Viterra Canada.

millions of dollars in support of STARS and their mission to deliver critical care, anywhere.

“STARS is so grateful for our allies at Viterra and their continued support of our calendar campaign,” said Andrea Robertson, president and CEO, STARS. “Their steadfast partnership enables us to share the STARS story and raise the funds needed to continue delivering critical care to our patients, no matter where they are in Western Canada.”

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“In addition to our annual corporate support, we also make the calendars available for purchase across our asset network and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Viterra team for its ongoing commitment to selling calendars that share the important stories of STARS’ patients.”

Daryl Johnson, a Facility Assistant at the Viterra facility in Melfort, SK, recently experienced the impact of STARS firsthand when his son Greg was involved in a farming incident.

“I had just arrived to work the afternoon shift when I received a phone call that Greg was in an accident,” said Daryl. “STARS was able to land right at the farm, saving valuable time and providing critical medical care to Greg on the way to the hospital.” After a surgery and a lengthy recovery time, Greg is back at work. “Greg, his fiancée Taylor, and our entire family are forever thankful and grateful to have such an important service available in our province,” added Daryl.

The annual STARS calendar campaign is one of the longest-standing fundraisers for STARS. Since the first edition in 1994, the calendar has raised

The calendars will be available until December 1 at most Viterra locations, as well as online at starscalendar.ca. Those interested in purchasing a calendar or donating to STARS can contact their local Viterra facility for more information.

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At Viterra, we believe in the power of connection. Our world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers to consumers with sustainable, traceable and quality-controlled agricultural products. With more than 17,500 talented employees operating in 37 countries, our strategic network of storage, processing and transport assets enable us to offer innovative solutions and open pathways for our customers, creating successful partnerships that last. Together, we are stronger, and achieve more.

STARS was born from the conviction that no one should go without the care that could save their life. Operating 24/7 from bases in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Saskatoon, Regina and Winnipeg, STARS is your best hope in a worst-case scenario. If you need critical care, our mission is to be there for you—physically or virtually—in whatever capacity we can help. Because when it comes to the next patient who needs us, it’s never too far. Learn more at stars.ca.

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Norris Endorses Weekes for New Constituency of Kindersley-Biggar

BIGGAR - Hon. Rob Norris, the former MLA for Saskatoon Greystone, and Minister in Brad Wall's Government, announced his endorsement of Saskatchewan Party Candidate, Speaker Randy Weekes, in the new constituency of Kindersley-Biggar on September 12.

"During these times, I'd want this hardworking gentleman in my corner any day and every day - because he's in your corner, never forgetting his roots, working for farm families, advocating for small business owners, being a champion for Saskatchewan's oil, gas, and energy sectors, while supporting working families, seniors, and students. He's working for all of you." Norris reinforced. "Because he knows his craft, he demonstrates his commitment to his constituents" Norris said.

Norris spoke about Weekes' experience as a parliamentarian.

Weekes has held positions as government Whip, Government Caucus Chair and Minister of Rural and Remote Health. "As the new constituency expands, he's going to take this rare ministerial expertise and experience in health care and continue to do good work here in Biggar, Kindersley and beyond." Norris said.

Weekes has been extensively touring the new Kindersley-Biggar constituency and has plans to attend upcoming events and continue to get to know the constituents of the new riding. "The more your MLA knows, the better positioned he or she is to better serve your interests." Norris stated. "Part of his strength isn't simply being a student but he's a "political teacher," Norris said.

Hon. Rob Norris (left) endorsed Randy Weekes on September 12 in Biggar. PHOTO BY DALE BUXTON

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How significant is Crescent Point’s attention turning from Saskatchewan to Alberta?

BY BRIAN ZINCHUK

Earlier this week, I posted a significant story entitled, “Once Saskatchewan’s largest oil company, Crescent Point plans to spend 70% of its capex in Alberta.” One person online wondered about its significance. And indeed, he had a point. After all, what has Crescent Point meant to Saskatchewan? It turns out, a lot. So let me lay out some context for the average Saskatchewan resident:

• The “Bakken Boom” of 2008-2014, which included over a billion dollars of land sales in 2008, was largely driven by Crescent Point. Most of that billion dollars in land sales that year, the year Saskatchewan paid off a huge chunk of debt, was directly from Crescent Point. Remember when the provincial government had that huge surplus in 2008? Crescent Point was a huge factor in that.

• Their prodigious activity drove thousands of high paying jobs in Estevan, Weyburn, Carlyle, Carnduff, Midale, Stoughton, Torquay, Lampman, Benson, Arcola, Redvers, Gainsborough, Oungre, Shaunavon, Kindersley and more, literally spending billions per year, mostly with oilfield service companies, who in turn paid wages. See, in Saskatchewan, the oilpatch isn’t really about the oil companies, but the hundreds of oilfield services companies who employ thousands of people that work for those oil companies. And those people then bought trucks, quads, boats, RVs, houses, Riders tickets, restaurant meals and more.

• Millions of people across Canada, through mutual funds or direct stock ownership, or pension plans or other institutional investors, made billions off

Crescent Point.

• This happened because this was the era of the junior oil producer. Many of the oil majors once had a significant presence in Saskatchewan. Mobil was around Gull Lake. Shell was at Midale. Imperial Oil was northeast of Estevan. But over time, they all left. And junior oil producers rose up in their place.

• The junior producer model worked like this – start a company, build up some land and production, often to around 1,000-1,500 barrels per day. Sell it to a larger company, and start over. And over. And over. Some management teams did this four times, or more. And who was the buyer in many of those cases? Crescent Point.

• At one point, Crescent Point accounted for roughly one out of every four barrels of oil produced in Saskatchewan. And at that time, oil royalties were paying up to 20 per cent of the provincial budget’s revenues, while health care was consuming about 39 per cent of the budget’s expenses. That meant that oil was paying for roughly every single doctor, nurse, hospital, old folks home, Xray, MRI and more south of Lumsden – including Regina – and Crescent Point was paying for roughly one quarter of that half.

• On health care – it was Crescent Point that got the ball over the line in leading the fundraising to get STARS air ambulance finally going in Saskatchewan. While Potash Corp eventually donated a lot more money, Crescent Point was the key leader in that endeavor. If they hadn’t done that, it might have been several more years before getting a

helicopter air ambulance here. If we had STARS in 1997 when my grandfather had a stroke, maybe he wouldn’t have been stricken so badly, eventually dying a slow death as a shadow of what he once was. STARS also responded the night my sister died. It matters. And because of STARS, fewer families have gone through what we did, because corporate citizens like Crescent Point stepped up.

• Before they started selling off land in 2018, Crescent Point controlled huge swaths of land across southeast and southwest Saskatchewan. Over the course of something like 30 acquisitions, almost every one of those made the sellers rich, and those sellers often went on and reinvested a large portion of that money back into Saskatchewan (see above).

• They were really hard on oilfield service providers to cut costs when the 7-year downturn hit around Christmas of 2014. But when nearly all other oil companies pulled their horns in and stopped spending money, Crescent Point did not. They kept going, even if they were paying less. That kept a huge portion of the industry afloat for several years, even if those service companies weren’t exactly happy about the situation. For several of those years, Crescent Point often employed more drilling rigs in Canada then the No. 2 and No. 3 oil companies combined. They may have been lean times, but lean was better than starvation, which is what most of the rest of the oil busi ness was doing. In February, 2018, Crescent Point employed 29 drilling rigs, 27 of which were in Saskatche wan. They kept the industry afloat when no one else was.

• Despite being based in Calgary, Cres cent Point, along with Husky, were Saskatchewan’s oil industry corpo rate champions – Crescent Point for a decade, Husky for decades.

And now, Crescent Point’s activity and• involvement in Saskatchewan is a shadow of its former self. While Whitecap Resources has in a small way picked up where Crescent Point seems to have left off, at this point it’s nowhere close. And as a result, all those towns listed above, and the province as a whole, are feeling the difference.

• While Crescent Point is still very much present in Saskatchewan, and still one of the top oil producers, it is abundantly clear that its attention has turned to greener pastures in Alberta. Their budget announcement on Sept. 11 said, “The remaining capital budget will be allocated to the company’s long-cycle assets in Saskatchewan. This area provides Crescent Point with a combination of high-return locations and low-de cline production that generates sig nificant excess cash flow.” In other words, it’s a cash cow to be milked.

• On Tuesday, I drove through Crescent Point’s Torquay field. I saw one frac spread and two service rigs there, but no drilling rigs. At one point, they had nine drilling rigs working in an area not much larger than a township, service rigs everywhere, and a few frac spreads to boot. The quiet, today, is deafening in compar ison.

• Love them or hate them, without Crescent Point from 2008-2018, al most everyone in Saskatchewan,

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Congratulations to the Kerrobert Composite School senior golf team (Tyson, Avery, Ryland and Drake) who represented KCS well last week at Districts in Jackfish Lake. Avery and Drake will be moving on to Provincials!

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were attached at the north end. These four classrooms cost $44,656. Unfortunately, the staff room was overcrowded and lacked windows and ventilation. It was eventually used for storage, Special Ed., and finally as the dental room.

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Memories of Major’s Old Brick School are recorded in the history book “Where the Meadowlark Sings.” The Brick School housed many students throughout the years, and finally, in 1982-83, the last Kindergarten class had their school photo taken in front of the brick structure.

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The history book recorded 219 students enrolled in Major during the 1963-64 school year, with eight classrooms in operation. That year, the facilities included four modern classrooms with a laboratory, a small combined library and staff room, and a two-room brick building built in 1927.

In 1965, a gymnasium and stage, three classrooms, a library and staff washrooms were added at a total cost of $115,600. Four years later, four portable classrooms

From 1968 to 1974, renovations were made to the Brick School, turning the basement into a furnace room and two classrooms. For several years, the Home Ec., Kindergarten, and Industrial Arts classes were held in this school, as well as the art room. In 1978, shower and change rooms were added.

In June 1983, the old Brick School was abandoned, and all classes were accommodated in the main school. This was made possible because of declining enrolment and the doubling up of classes.

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The four portable classrooms were eventually sold and moved out to make room for a new addition and renovations to the rest of the school. Another landmark disappeared when the old Brick School was demolished in 1987. The opening of Major’s new school was held on February 19, 1988.

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Harvest Festival PARADE 2023

Saturday, October 7

Parade Starts @ 10 AM

Parade Participants Arrive at 9 AM @ KCS

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The gang at Pioneers Haven has been out enjoying the beautiful fall weather. Their soup and sandwich day has been cancelled

today (September 19), but stay tuned for a Thanksgiving Soup & Sandwich during Kerrobert’s Harvest Festival! FACEBOOK PHOTO

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Harvest is near completion in west central Sask.

The west-central region now has 78 per cent of this year’s crop off, and the end of harvest is looming on the horizon. The region is ahead of the five-year average of 60 per cent.

Producers are taking off the last of their spring cereals this week and are now focusing on their oilseeds. Barley is 91 per cent harvested, durum is at 88 per cent, spring wheat at 85 per cent and oats at 64 per cent. Canola is 59 per cent harvested, while mustard is 58 per cent and flax is 34 per cent. Soybeans are 90 per cent harvested for the year and chickpea harvest was completed this week.

Producers are starting to market their grain and are seeing their durum being rated as 1 CW at 45 per cent or 2 CW at 40 per cent. Peas are being graded at 2 CAN at 59 per cent or 1 CAN at 38 per cent. Lentils are being graded at 2 CAN at 77 per cent, while some are being

graded at 1 CAN at 19 per cent.

While spotty showers moved through the region, minimal rain was reported. The Sonningdale area received the most moisture this week, with 12 mm being recorded. Topsoil moisture continues to be limited; 17 per cent of cropland has adequate moisture, 45 per cent is short and 38 per cent is very short. Hay and pasture moisture is also limited; five per cent have adequate moisture, 42 per cent are short and 53 per cent are very short.

Crop damage this past week is due to grasshoppers, drought and waterfowl stopping in fields on their migration south. Producers are busy combining their remaining fields, applying post-harvest herbicides and working fields. Producers are also marketing cattle, assessing feed supplies and moving cattle to stubble fields.

Fall is here and soup is on!

BY JOAN JANZEN

unteers from the Loaves and Fishes group were busy chopping, stirring and sautéing as they combined all the ingredients to create four vast pots of delicious homemade

After it simmers for several hours, it’s allowed to cool before being packaged and frozen in family-size portions. Those portions are available for anyone who has an emergency situation and requires a quick meal. Whatever the situation may be, the frozen soup packages are there to fill the need.

A quote by Augusta Escoffier states, “Soup puts the heart at ease, calms down the violence of hunger, eliminates the tension of the day, and awakens and refines the appetite.” The folks at Loaves and Fishes hope their labour of love will satisfy hunger pangs and help eliminate the tension of the day.

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Leader holds a successful Community Organization Fair

BY JOAN JANZEN

In partnership with the Leader & District Arts Council, the town of Leader held their first Community Organization Fair on Wednesday, September 13th, at the Leader Community Centre. Twenty organizations set up displays informing interested people about what they have to offer. It was an incredible opportunity for those who registered free of charge, enabling them to chat with people inquiring at their table.

The goal of the community fair was to inform the community about what groups and organizations are in the area, what the organization does, and how they can be part of the group or volunteer to offer support. There was a wide variety of organizations represented at the fair.

The Leader Curling Club was on hand to inform people of their regular curling leagues, as well as a kids after school club. New this year is an afternoon curling league called Curling & Coffee. The club’s annual meeting is coming up at the end of the month.

Both the Lions Club for the men and the Riverhills Lions Club for the ladies were present. The Lions Club currently has 22 members of all ages, with the youngest member being 19 years of age. Both clubs meet once a month.

The Leader River Hills Lions Club currently has thirteen members and had a few individuals who signed up that evening. They were also looking for new project ideas that would benefit the community.

Representatives from the Leader Friendship Centre were informing those who stopped by at their display about their upcoming events and fundraisers. Memberships cost $25 and are available to anyone who wants to join their group of 47 individuals. It’s a place to gather together for food, fun and conversation.

Trina Steinkey was at the fair to discern what level of interest there was in the community for a 4H program. She had people inquire from as far away as Golden Prairie and Fox Valley and was seeking out individuals who are willing to teach various skills to 4H members.

The quilting club currently has eight active members and always welcomes new people into their group. They gather together every Monday at the Trinity Lutheran Church. All fabric for the quilts is donated, and the quilts are donated to groups within Saskatchewan and Alberta. Leader’s quilting club has been operating for over 50 years.

Leader & District Arts Council had season tickets available for people to buy and provided information about their upcoming events. Members from the

group let people know that they have available five panels, rods, drapes and bases for people to use on a donation basis, as well as tablecloths and centrepieces.

A representative from the Trinity Lutheran Church had a table informing the public about what they had to offer, including an upcoming winter clothing drive. The same representative was providing information about the Leader Pickleball Club. Their sign-up sheet was filled with the signatures of new players.

The Leader Food Bank is always looking for volunteers. It currently has eight members and is in need of food donations and volunteers to make deliveries. Once a month, they provide a dozen families with food hampers.

The Newcomer Welcome Centre is offered by the Leader & District Chamber of Commerce. It offers newcomers information and gifts from community businesses and groups.

Members from the Leader Skating Club notified the public about their upcoming registration night. They are always looking for new members on their executive.

There was also a representative from the Sandhills Music Festival, which is a registered charity. The Music Festival Committee currently has only four members and is in need of much more help.

The Youth Travel Group provided information about their next trip to Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia in 2025. Leader Tourism, which currently has five members, welcomed new members and encouraged visitors to enjoy two walking tours they offer.

The Leader Walking Trail group includes seven members, but they are more than willing to accept more members and are always looking for new fundraising opportunities.

A committee of nine members is part of the local SW Growing Project in Leader. Their committee holds an annual garage sale and dinners with speakers as fundraisers and can always use more help.

Something new starting up this fall is the La Leche League of Canada. The group supports breastfeeding and new moms and will meet for the first time on October 5th at the library.

The Leader Library had an assortment of books on their table and had a sign-up sheet for adults interested in a computer literacy program. A number of people had signed up for the nine different class possibilities.

One of the booths at the fair provided information about a Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) project, which provides client-centered services to address the needs of TFWs in rural Saskatchewan.

There was something for everyone at the Commu-

nity Organization Fair and so many opportunities for people to help make their community a more enjoyable place to live, work and have fun.

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Monday: Kindersley AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Legion Hall

Tuesday: Brock AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Vesper Club

Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Leader United Church

Wednesday: Eston AA Meeting

8:00 PM, St. Andrew’s United Church

Thursday: Macklin AA Meeting

8:00 PM, Grace United Church

Friday: Kindersley AA Meeting 8:00 PM, St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church

Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday: Kindersley NA Meeting

7:30 PM, 113 Main Street

YARD CLEAN UP

Just like every Spring and Fall, we will be offering organic only yard waste pick-up. ALL ITEMS WILL NEED TO BE BAGGED IN CLEAR YARD BAGS AND PLACED IN THE BACK ALLEY BY OCTOBER 9 OR ELSE YOU COULD BE MISSED!

Larger branches may be placed next to the clear bags and will also be picked up.

Visitors to Leader’s first Community Organization Fair checked out the over 20 organizations and groups who were represented at the fair on Wednesday evening, September 13th. PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN

Swimming and Pool History of Kerrobert

We were inspired to write and share photos about the Kerrobert Swimming Pool after reading an article in the The Kerrobert Chronicle about a $75,000 pool donation recently received from the Joeseph and Anna Wolfe family, sons Giles and John.

In 1931, despite the depression, a swimming pool was built beside the old creamery. J.M. Hanbidge was the promoter of this pool and oversaw the construction. It was a small pool, with no water treatment, circulating system or chlorination, but it was heated by the waste hot water from the creamery and was drained and refilled each Monday. Beside the pool were change rooms with cold water showers and a paddling pool for the younger kids.

In 1947, the Kinsmen had begun fundraising for a new pool, however when the old rink burnt down the savings were instead used to fund the new rink. In 1955, the decision was made to begin building a new

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pool, and by 1961 the pool was opened!

In 1980, the pool was closed for a year due to renovations. Most work was done by contractors, but the Kinsmen took on much of the work themselves.

In 2003 the pool saw major improvements such as new piping and boilers. By 2004, the paddling pool was rebuilt with new water toys. Since then, there has continued to be major projects completed at the pool, including the removal of the high diving board and the addition of the water slide.

Community donations, volunteers, and hard working staff have helped make the operation of our pool in Kerrobert possible over the years!

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The original pool beside the creamery.

The family of Grace Arvena (Cowie) Johnson are saddened to announce her passing on July 16, 2023 at the age of 93.

Grace was born to Mae and Ernie Cowie on September 25, 1929, the seventh child of a family of ten. Grace spent her childhood on the family farm south of Flaxcombe. During her youth, Grace excelled in gymnastics, track and field, curling and softball. Music was an important part of the Cowie family with the family home often filled with dancing music and friends.

After completing high school, Grace ventured off to Saskatoon where she attended Normal School to receive her teaching certification. Grace taught in Anglia, Zealandia and Rosetown. She loved teaching and her students. During her time in Rosetown, she skipped a curling team in playdowns and pitched for the Rosetown ladies’ softball team. A highlight for Grace was pitching as

Grace Arvena (Cowie) Johnson

1929-2023

an import for the Milden Mintoettes when they won the provincial championship in 1954.

At a Boxing Day dance in Alsask, Grace met the love of her life – Alan Johnson. They were married July 14, 1956 which marked the beginning of a wonderful partnership that spanned 67 years. They started their life together on the family farm south of Alsask. Grace worked hard in her new role as farm wife preparing delicious meals, tending her garden and beautiful flowers and keeping the farm books up to date. Together they raised three children – Greg, Debbie and Darrin. Grace was a loving and devoted mother and a faithful supporter

of all the childrens’ activities. She also continued to curl in many bonpiels and was very involved in community organizations. In 1965, Grace and Al built a new home in Alsask where they remained until 2009 when they moved into a senior townhouse in Kindersley. In later life, Grace and Al wintered at their home in Mesa, Arizona where they enjoyed the many special friendships made there and a new sporting interest for Grace – golfing.

Family was always important to Grace, whether it was her own children or extended family. Her dedication to family extended to her role as a grandmother and great-grandmother where she lovingly embraced each new addition. She took great pleasure hearing about and following all their activities.

Grace will be remembered for her kind heart, lovely smile and strong and determined nature. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Alan John-

son; her son Greg (Sue), grandchildren Karla (Vince) Gabruch, great grand-children Genevieve and Dominique, Joe Johnson (Dalina Graham); Erin (Brian) Bryksa, great-grandchildren Braden, Ainsley, Mason and Devynn; daughter Debbie (Sam) Banks, grandchildren Nicole (Justin) Dzuba, great-grandchildren Jayde and Tobin, Amanda (Emmett Harrison), Mitch; son Darrin (Shelly), grandchildren Adam and Connor as well as brother-in-law Wayne Johnson, sisterin-laws Darlene Johnson and Lori Johnson as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Grace will be held at the Elks Hall in Kindersley on Saturday, September 23rd at 2:30pm. There will be a hot lunch immediately following the service where all are welcome to stay and share memories. Donations in Grace’s memory may be made to Rose Villa Activity Fund, PO Box 850, Rosetown, SK, S0L 2V0.

Water restrictions in Leader

BY JOAN JANZEN

Fall is fast approaching and the water level at the South Saskatchewan River is noticeably lower than usual. Level 2 water restrictions are in place at Leader, with all outdoor watering prohibited with the exception of flower beds and vegetable gardens which may be watered by hand at any time, to help restrict

water flow.

Bulk water sales are suspended, unless the water is being used for a residence or approval is granted by Leader’s Town Council. These efforts are required to ensure adequate water levels for fire suppression and continuing to provide essential water for Leader’s residents. A fine of $2,500.00 will be issued to those caught not following the restrictions.

Roberta Lynn Gjosund

December 10, 1924 - May 8, 2023

A Graveside Service for Roberta Gjosund will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Woodlawn Cemetery (1502 - 2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK). All are welcome to attend. Please meet at the main gates by 10:50 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Aimé Laventure-Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200. To share memories of Roberta or send condolencers please visit www.mourningglory.ca

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The water level at the South Saskatchewan River is noticeably lower than usual as fall approaches.

PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

HIRING: Local Field Service Technician

Pason is seeking a self-motivated individual to work the front line and provide outstanding service as a Field Service Technician in Kindersley, SK. We are looking for a local, who is forward thinking, innovative, progressive and possesses a “can do” attitude. With excellent benefits, competitive pay, and extensive training, Pason sets you up for success. Whether you’re coming in with no oilfield experience or decades of knowledge, you have the support of the whole organization behind you.

Visit our website at pason.com/careers for more information

FULL TIME OPERATORS & SWAMPERS

to join our team in Macklin/Chauvin Area Class 1A 3A 5A

Rod Trucks, Flushbys. Vac trucks, Batch Trucks Experience an asset.

Oilfield Tickets required.

Please email resume and abstract to: dshapka@steelview.ca Call/Text 780-753-0711

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF PROGRESS NO. 351 accepting applications for EXPERIENCED MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE

Experience and/or exposure to heavy equipment such as construction or farm equipment is an asset. The candidate must have well developed interpersonal, motivational and team skills, be able to take direction and work independently.

Skills & Abilities:

- Valid Driver’s License Class 1A would be an asset

Type of Work Experience:

- Grading municipal roads

- Roadside mowing

- Culvert installations

- Signage & repairs

- Mechanical experience to perform general maintenance and equipment repair

- Other duties as required

Type of Equipment Operated:

- Volvo Grader, Cat Grader, Case Grader, Back Hoe, Bush Hog Mower, Case/Kubota Tractor

Applicants are invited to submit a resume including: past and present work experience, certifications, expected wage and three references.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume by mail, email or fax to: RM of Progress No. 351, Box 460, Luseland, SK S0L 2A0 Fax: 306-372-4146 • Email: rm351@sasktel.net

The R.M. of Progress welcomes all applicants, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY

MUNICIPAL FOREMAN

Experience with heavy equipment such as construction or farm equipment. Candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the R.M. The candidate must have well developed leadership, communication and organizational skills and the ability to work co-operatively with Administration and Council.

Skills & Abilities:

- Valid Driver’s License Class 1A would be an asset

Type of Work Experience:

- Grading municipal roads

- Roadside mowing

- Culvert installations

- Signage & repairs

- Mechanical experience to perform general maintenance and equipment repair

- Supervisory experience would be an asset

- Other duties as required

Type of equipment Operated:

- Graders, Tractors, Mowers, Back Hoe

Applicants are invited to submit a resume including: past and present work experience, certifications, expected wage and three references.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume by mail, email or fax to: RM of Progress No. 351, Box 460, Luseland, SK S0L 2A0 Fax: 306-372-4146 • Email: rm351@sasktel.net

The R.M. of Progress welcomes all applicants, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TOWN OF LUSELAND PUBLIC WORKS LABOURER

Situated on Highway 31, just 30 miles from the Alberta Boundary, Luseland offers country living with urban amenities. We are a two-hour drive west of Saskatoon. Agriculture remains the primary industry, supplemented by a well-established oil and gas industry Amenities in Luseland include a new swimming pool, an arena, theatre, library, daycare, K-12 school and numerous shops and businesses including a pharmacy and a grocery store. Luseland has a population of 623 (2016 Census).

The Town of Luseland is accepting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Public Works Labourer to start as soon as possible.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Town Foreman, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of a variety of Town assets, including equipment and machinery, streets, sidewalks and the water and sewer systems.

Duties Include:

- Assist in maintenance & operation of water treatment plant;

- Service and maintain Town equipment as required;

- Assist in maintenance of Town properties;

- Operating graders, payloaders, trucks and other equipment;

- Snow removal and grass cutting & green space maintenance.

Qualifications:

- Minimum Grade 12 or GED

- Valid driver’s license with satisfactory drivers’ abstract. Preference will be given to applicants with valid Class 3 with air brake endorsement.

- Hold or be willing to work toward water treatment and distribution and wastewater treatment and collection.

The Town of Luseland offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package which starts the first day of employment.

Applicants should submit a detailed resume, including expected

by

Swing Into Summer

September 30th Eston Riverside Golf Club would like to acknowledge all our young golfers who to part in Junior Sectionals & Senior districts last week. ERGC hosted this group of grades 7-9! Congratulations to all who earned the right to advance to Senior Provincials or Junior Districts!

Sask Celebrates National Forest Week

September 17 to 23 is National Forest Week, with the theme, Canada’s Forests: Supporting Biological Diversity. The week will highlight the important role Saskatchewan’s forestry sector plays in the provincial economy and environment.

“Since the Government of Saskatchewan launched its Growth Plan four years ago, the province’s forestry sector has grown by more than $700 million in sales over four years,” Energy and Resources Minister Jim Reiter said. “That keeps us well on track to reach $2.2 billion in sales by the end of the decade.”

Saskatchewan’s forests are a key renewable resource. They are helping the province meet its 2030 Growth Plan targets, while supporting nearly 8,000 jobs, with significant Indigenous partic-

ipation.

“Saskatchewan’s forestry sector is not only essential to our economy, but also to our identity and the quality of life we enjoy in the province,” Environment Minister Christine Tell said. “We will continue to focus on the crucial balance of social, economic and environmental benefits from forest management activities.”

The forestry sector produces mostly pulp, lumber and oriented strand board. Seventy per cent of which was exported internationally, worth $1 billion.

The province’s forests are home to many Indigenous communities and represent nearly 8,000 jobs, of which 27 per cent are Indigenous.

Learn more about Saskatchewan forestry at saskatchewan.ca.

Rail Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility

September 18 to 24 is National Rail Safety Week, and the Government of Saskatchewan is reminding everyone to be safe around trains and railways.

“Rail is an important part of our provincial transportation system, carrying Saskatchewan’s food, fuel, fertilizer and other goods to market,” Highways Minister Lori Carr said. “Making sure these goods are moving efficiently is important to the provincial economy, but most importantly we need to ensure they arrive to their destination safely.”

There are 13 short line railways in Saskatchewan. Short lines are used to move crops, oil and lumber and link more rural locations to larger national rail lines of CN and CPKC. In total, there are more than 2,000 km of railways under provincial jurisdiction, with safety as a top priority.

“Incidents can happen in a split-second and can have tragic and far-reaching consequences for your family, friends and community,” CPKC Chief of Police – Canada Al Sauve said. “Rail safety requires constant vigilance, and CPKC asks that everyone think about their safety around railway property. We continue to focus education and enforcement efforts towards building communities of rail safety ambassadors young and old. We want everyone to go home safely.”

The Ministry of Highways is proud to continue its partnership with Canadian Safety Train Express Inc, by providing essential education materials such as railway safety activity books to students in communi-

ties served by short line railways.

“Saskatchewan boasts an extensive railway network. As we embrace the economic benefits and connectivity that railways bring, we must also recognize the importance of railway safety,” Western Canadian Safety Train CEO Perry Pellerin said. “As we strive to enhance railway safety across Canada, we strongly urge the public to stay vigilant and prioritize safety near railway tracks and crossings. Railway safety is a shared responsibility, and it is imperative for individuals to actively contribute to safeguarding both their personal safety and that of their communities.”

The Ministry of Highways also offers financial support to short line rail operators through the Short Line Railway Improvement Program. This initiative provides operations with additional funds to assist in the upgrading and maintenance of their tracks.

The Ministry of Highways conducts safety inspections and reviews short line railway safety management plans to ensure operating rules and plans are up to date. The Ministry also provides technical assistance, advisory services, and facilitation for short line operators who interact with provincial railways, shippers, national railways, government agencies and road authorities.

Truth and Reconciliation speaker coming to Eston Library

Wheatland Regional Library is pleased to announce its collaboration with Tim Poitras, an esteemed speaker, for the 2023 edition of their Truth and Reconciliation Speaker Series. This partnership aims to provide valuable learning opportunities, foster relationships, and promote actions that contribute to the ongoing journey of Truth and Reconciliation within the community.

“We hope that our work with Tim and future speakers will be opportunities for everyone in the community to learn, build relationships and engage in actions that bring us forward along our shared journey of Truth and Reconciliation” says Desirae Munro, Branch Manager, Wheatland Regional Library.

Tim Poitras, a Lakota/Dakota from the Muscowpetung First Nation on Treaty 4 Territory, will be sharing his powerful experiences as a Residential School survivor, Knowledge Keeper, and Sundance Chief in an all-ages presentation.

As part of the National Day for Truth

and Reconciliation, Wheatland Regional Library has organized several presentations in September. Community members are invited to attend these events in their respective areas. Tim will be speaking at the Eston Library (218 Main Street) on Friday, September 29 at 11:30 am. For further details about the speaker series and tour schedule, please visit the Wheatland Regional Library website at www.wheatland.sk.ca.

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EATONIA

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

• Paint Night at TJ’s Pub & Grub. Class starts at 7:00 PM sharp. Seating at 6:45. Call 306-967-2227 for more information. Classes will be held again on October 14, November 4 and December 9.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2

• Monday Bingo starts at 1:30 PM at TJ’s Pub & Grub. presented by St. Paul’s United Church - Senior’s Quilting Club. Cost per game $5.00. Six games. 19+ welcome. For more info call 306-460-8975. Bingo will be held October 16, 30, November 13, 27, & December 11.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

• Eatonia Library Board presents a dance with DJ after the Murder Mystery event (which has sold out!) 9:00 PM.

COLEVILLE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

• Coleville Fowl Supper at the Coleville Community Hall. Doors open at 5:00 PM. All proceeds to support Coleville Playschool and the new development of Coleville Licensed Daycare. For any questions or if you would like to donate, please contact Teneal at 306-430-1188 or Stacey at 306430-7788.

ESTON

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

• Eston Riverside Regional Park Kidsport Golf Tournament. To register, please call 306-962-3845.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

• Prairie West Historical Society (Eston Museum) is holding their annual “Pie Social” at the Holy Cross Anglican Church from 2:00-4:00 PM.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

• Eston AGT Community Centre Eston Winter Kickoff. 19+ Rec Hockey Game, Free Hotdogs, Kids Movie Night in the Hall at 7:00 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

• Eston AGT Community Centre Eston Winter Kickoff. Curling Bospiel, Battle of the Biscuit 3 on 3 Hockey, Free Family Skate at noon. Enetrtainment Saturday night.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

• Eston AGT Community Centre Eston Winter Kickoff. PICKLEBALL TOURNEY. TOONIE BOWLING.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

• MARK YOUR CALENDAR Bizarre Bazaar at the Eston Legion Hall. Hosted y Eston Museum.

SATURDAY, 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.

* BBQ Saturdays at Eston Museum until August 26. On BBQ Saturdays at the Museum, there will be 6 Marketplace tables available for use. No charge. Contact Shari at 306430-8730 for details.

HOOSIER

Sunday Service

• Hoosier Community Church 10:30 am at the Community Hall. Contact Joel Hamm 306-460-7056 or Curtis Kornelson 306-460-7327.

KERROBERT

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

• National Tree Day 2023. We need your help! The Town of Kerrobert is having a tree planting event. We will have the trees. Bring your gloves and help us green up Kerrobert! 1:00 PM at the Kerrobert Fairgrounds. Refreshments will be served.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

• 2023 Harvest Festival Parade 10:00 AM. Businesses, organizations, families, etc. are welcome to enter a float! Kids: decorate & ride your bike!

• Harvest Festival Hoedown 9:00 PM at the Prairieland Community Centre. $10 admission. Children under 12 free. Featuring Gypsy Renegades. Family friendly event. Designated drivers available.

* 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.

KINDERSLEY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

• Day #1 of Kindersley’s Goose Festival Days!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

• Day #2 of Kindersley’s Goose Festival Days!

• Music Trivia Night 7:00 PM. $10 at the door. Teams of 6 or less. Norman Ritchie Centre.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

• Day #3 of Kindersley’s Goose Festival Days!

• Kinsmen & Kinette Club of Kindersley Duck Derby at 1:00 PM. Buy your tickets online at www.kindersleykinclub.ca

• PDRA Touring Series (Hobby, Street, Mod.), Legends Touring Series, Stock Truck at Flatlanders Speedway 3:00 PM. Admission $10.

• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “The Miracle Club” 4:00 PM at the Sunset Theatre. Cost is $10.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

• Day #4 of Kindersley’s Goose Festival Days!

• PDRA Touring Series (Hobby, Street, Mod.), Legends Touring Series, Stock Truck at Flatlanders Speedway 1:00 PM. Admission $10.

• Antique Threshing Club Demo at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum starting at 12:00 Noon. Food on site. 1903 Steam Engine will be featured as well as a 1920 Rumely Oil Pull Tractor.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

• West Central Crisis Centre Annual General Meeting 7:00 PM at Morgotch Law Office.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

• Donations wanted for United Church Garage Sale. Open 9:00 to 4:00. No clothes please. Can bring items anytime over summer. Arrange drop-off with Church Office or Mary. For more information: 306-463-6508 or 306-460-7450.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

• Kindersley and District Arts Council presents Kinjo & Young at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre.

* 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 306-463-4210.

* 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.

* Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet the second Tuesday of the month (September to May) at the Pensioners Hall (3rd Ave. E., Kindersley) at 7:00 PM. For more info contact Donna at 306-463-4785.

LIEBENTHAL

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 (please note date change)

• 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 306628-7677.

MAJOR

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

• Major’s Annual Hands at Work Fall Supper from 5:006:30 PM.

SMILEY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

• Smiley Fowl Supper

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

• Smiley Ladies Fashion Show