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• Send applications to: kindersleysledgehockey@gmail.com with any credentials you have and the level you wish to coach (Junior team or Intermediate/Adult team) no later than August 12 at 4:00 pm
• Contact Tracy Lyons at 306-460-6537 if you have any questions.
• Only the chosen applicants will be contacted for an interview.
This “Temperature Quilt” is very unique. It shows the daily temperature from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Mother and daughter showcase their art at Kerrobert
BY JOAN JANZEN
KERROBERT — It’s a real treat for Rosemarie Stadnyk and her daughter Melanie Rudy to share their art at the Kerrobert Art Gallery during the summer months. Rosemarie and Melanie said the first show they had done together was ten years ago in North Battleford, so they were thrilled to be the guests of honour at a reception held on Sunday afternoon, July 13.
Rosemarie shared a couple of her passions: poppies and the indigo dye process. “I became fascinated by the history of indigo, the process and how it’s made,” she explained. Her display of wall hangings, beautiful shawls and tea towels utilizing a folding and clamping technique was evidence of Rosemarie’s love of all things indigo.
Her paintings combine acrylics with collage and Japanese papers. She also had a display of art inspired by her Saskatchewan garden and poppies. Utilizing gel, molding paste and small pieces of paper, Rosemarie creates a texture at the back adorned with poppies painted in acrylic. The 85-year-old retired high school art teacher recently changed her focus from being a professional ceramic and pottery artist to painting and
creating indigo art pieces.
Her daughter Melanie has been sewing since she was a little girl. At this show, she proudly displayed “Mom’s First Quilt.” “Mom’s not a quilter,” she admitted; however, she joined the North Battleford Quilting Club, and combined her one and only quilt top with Melanie’s “Study in Denim”.
Since beginning to quilt in 2007, Melanie has incorporated various materials into her quilts. Each square of her “temperature quilt” records the temperature during the year beginning September 1, 2020, to the end of August 2021. “It was a lot of work,” Melanie said.
The textile artist also makes wearable art sweaters and wool felt bags. Melanie and her husband raise Black Welsh Mountain Sheep on their hobby farm, and Melanie uses the black wool for her art. She begins by making a large wool bag, which is then sanitized and shrinks when washed. Melanie transforms discarded materials into fresh works of art; each piece blends old and new and tells a story.
Approximately thirty people enjoyed the afternoon at the Kerrobert Art Gallery. Melanie and Rosemarie’s work will continue to be showcased at the gallery until the end of September.
Melanie Rudy chats about her “Mom’s First Quilt”. The quilt top is combined with Melanie’s denim experiment.
Visitors view one of Rosemarie Stadnyk’s poppy paintings. PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
Leader Arts Council holds free concert in the park
BY JOAN JANZEN
LEADER — Families gathered around the gazebo at Millennium Gardens in Leader on Thursday evening, July 17th, for a free concert sponsored by Leader’s Arts Council. Local artist Berk Jodoin and his band kicked off their Sad Songs Tour and started the evening by introducing the opening performance by Owen Nelson. Berk, a masterful storyteller, shared Owen’s story, which began five years ago when Berk was giving him online guitar lessons. “A few years later, I couldn’t believe how good he was,” Berk said. “Soon I’m going to open for him; he’s that good.”
The 23-year-old lived in Leader until he was Grade 4 and is the grandson of residents, Vern and Joanne Schneider. He shared a memory of being in the Kindersley music festival and crying his eyes out on stage when he was just eight years old. Now he is performing his own songs and heading off to university in Halifax this fall.
Following Owen’s performance, Berk on guitar, Aspen Beveridge on bass and Kurtis Kopps on the drums came on stage. Every song told a story, including one that Berk wrote about Terry Fox, whom he described
as a true Canadian hero.
Berk’s songs touch hearts in secret places. “I’ve been told I write too many sad songs, but my motto is hurting is healing,” he explained. “Eleven years ago, I quit drinking. It was no fun, but it got better.”
The proud father invited his young son ‘Little Berk’ on stage, who Berk described as a “better version of myself”. Together, they performed “Maybe it Will Be Better By the Morning,” an apology that Berk wrote to his daughters.
The lyrics of Berk’s song entitled “Rich Man” included dreams of becoming rich. However, Berk reminded his listeners that the community has already made us rich. Part of that rich heritage included Orville Zubot, a musician from Mendham, who taught Berk how to play guitar, as well as another individual in the audience who inspired him to become a songwriter.
The evening concluded with Owen joining Berk and his band for a final song. Berk thanked the Leader Arts Council and the Town of Leader, who helped sponsor the evening. The Arts Council was on hand selling season tickets, and Custom Catering was selling food and cupcakes.
You just never know who will show up for food and an outdoor concert at Leader, like this man and his unique pet.
The Leader Arts Council sponsored a free outdoor concert on Thursday evening, July 17th featuring local artist Berk Jodoin (left), Kurt Kopp on drums and Aspen Beveridge, bass. PHOTO BY SHEILA COCHRANE
Owen Nelson (front) who opened for Leader’s outdoor concert, joined in the audience’s applause for Berk Jodoin and his band. PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
Kids explored mountains of fun at the New Life Church VBS
BY JOAN JANZEN
KINDERSLEY — More than thirty children spent a fun week of activities at Vacation Bible School (VBS) held at New Life Church in Kindersley. From Monday to Friday, July 13th to 18th, the children explored mountains of fun at the “True North - Trusting Jesus in a Wild World” VBS.
Abigail Lee, the sing and play leader, said most of the children attending were in the kindergarten age group, with kids up to Grade 5 joining in. The children were divided into five groups which participated in various stations
throughout each day.
Not only were children from the community joining in the fun, but Abigail said they had a couple of dozen adult and student volunteers who were excited about helping out at the VBS. Thanks to all the organizers and hands-on helpers, the kids sang, danced and had fun all week long.
Each day a different animal was used to help illustrate the lesson of the day. Otters, crabs, bears, eagles and moose were all part of the Alaskan adventure. There were plenty of games, action songs, scripture verses, Bible stories and, of course, snacks.
Kids get creative at the library
BY JOAN JANZEN
KINDERSLEY — A couple of dozen kids let their creativity run wild at the Kindersley Library on Wednesday afternoon, July 15th. Librarian Michelle Yates said, “We love seeing our community come together to create, imagine and have fun!”
A group of children from a commu-
nity daycare joined the Create Club at the library. The craft of the day involved making library card holders.
The results were amazing as kids decorated their bags with plenty of bling and proudly slipped the decorated straps on their shoulders. However, my guess is that the “library card holders” will be used to hold everything except library cards in the future.
More than 30 kids spent the week of July 13-18 at New Life Church exploring mountains of fun and action songs at VBS. The children were divided into groups along with their student leaders. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
OPINION:
Listen to what everyday Canadians are saying
BY JOAN JANZEN
A husband said, “A lot of women say their husbands don’t listen. Luckily, I’ve never heard my wife say that.”
Similar words could be spoken by our federal government: “A lot of Canadians say their government isn’t listening to them. Luckily, we haven’t heard any Canadians say that.”
However, the government is saying departments are instructed to identify 7.5% spending cuts in 2026, which will increase to 10% in 2027, as they project to launch a spending review. At the same time, their recently released spending program calls for an 8.4 percent increase in 2025-26. It makes no sense.
Franco Terrazzano from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) said online, “Even if the government sticks to its current plan to cut back, you’re still paying for a bigger bureaucracy taking bigger pay cheques. The cost of the federal bureaucracy increased 73 percent since 2015, as they added an additional 99,000 employees since 2016! Are you getting anywhere close to 73 percent better service from the federal government?”
It appears the government can safely make substantial cutbacks without affecting services. Let’s give them a few suggestions.
According to Fraser Institute experts, the deficit is headed towards $100 bil-
lion. Deficit means the government is spending far more money than it’s bringing in.
They could cut out pay raises, after handing out more than $1 million of them over the past four years. All MPs took home a total of six pay raises since 2020, even though their starting salary is $210,000.
“According to access to information requests, more than 110,000 bureaucrats are getting a six-figure salary,” Franco reported.
Therefore, the government should put a stop to taxpayer-funded bonuses, after they’ve rubber-stamped $1.5 billion in bonuses during the past decade.
Speaking of bonuses, according to more access to information records obtained by CTF, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) gave out $30.8 million in bonuses in 2024. This means 2,398 CMHC staff each received an average bonus of $12,865. The records also show that twelve CMHC executives each took home an average bonus of $84,859.
“The political bubble of Ottawa is so detached from reality,” Franco observed. “Global Affairs might be the greatest waste offenders in all of government, and that’s saying a lot.” He gave the example of Global Affairs Canada buying $527,000 worth of artwork during a year-end spending spree in
2023 and 2024. It’s just one of many examples.
The last available records showed the government spent $15.5 billion on foreign aid in 2022, and annually spent $11.2 billion on corporate welfare. Those are two areas which could be considered during a spending review, but there are more.
Last year, a seven-person panel was formed to get advice on the future of the CBC. It was stacked with ex-CBC staff, and according to records obtained by CTF, the panel cost taxpayers approximately $200,000. And what results did the panel reveal in February 2025? The panel proposed that the federal government nearly double CBC’s annual funding. You can’t make this stuff up.
The CBC already cost taxpayers $1.4 billion this year, and Access to Information records revealed some interesting data. Ten years ago, there were 438 CBC employees receiving huge salaries; In 2024-2025, 1,831 employees received six-figure salaries, costing taxpayers $240 million. There’s no information given as to what role these employees hold, and there are more employees besides those big wage earners.
“Why do we have a state broadcaster? It’s never been easier for people to access information.” Franco mused.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is residing at Rideau Cottage. The official
residence of the Prime Minister at 24 Sussex Drive has been closed to the public since 2022. The National Capital Commission (NCC) has spent $4.3 million on removing flooring, plaster and mechanical and electrical systems, and estimates it would cost $36.6 million to restore 24 Sussex Drive to good condition. NCC spends approximately $8.5 million per year renovating and maintaining the six official government residences.
Those are just a few areas where spending cuts would not impact the lives of average Canadians. The federal government could look at Argentina as an example of successful spending cuts.
At the close of 2023, newly elected president Javier Milei told his nation there was no money. Within one month, he slashed public spending by 30% and eliminated half the federal cabinet ministries. He got the state out of the way so ordinary people could rebuild what government overreach had damaged.
Less than two years later, Argentina’s inflation is falling every month; the economy has grown 7.7 percent since mid-2024, poverty is declining, and investment is returning. All of this happened while economists warned he would bring disaster, labour unions protested, and the media predicted chaos. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? If Argentina can do it, so can Canada.
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Thank You
The Marengo Cemetery Club/Community is most grateful to Ian and Tina Coutts of Coutts Agro Ltd. for their generous donation of a John Deere Zero-Turn Ride-on Lawn Mower to help us keep our cemetery in tip-top shape. It is an awesome machine! Fun to drive! We can now mow grass like we have never done before! If you “run into” Ian or Tina, be sure to let them know how much we, our community, appreciate this gesture. Thank you a million times Ian and Tina!
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Congratulations to the LUSELAND TRIP OF THE MONTH WINNER
Congratulations to a couple who knows our skating rink very well, Kelsey and Cara Muench. Kelsey and Cara Muench have won the July Trip of the Month which is perfect for families and couplesa 3-night self-drive stay in Canmore. This trip offers a cozy mountain retreat at Blackstone Mountain Lodge surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Congratulations on your win and thank you for supporting our fundraiser for our rink improvements.
Pop89: How wars start
BY MADONNA HAMEL
When I and my five siblings were young and got into scrapes with each other, raising our voices, yelling and blaming the other for taking our toys, or the last cookie or just being annoying, my mother had the power to silence us with the phrase: “That’s how wars start.”
Even as kids we knew that hollering and blaming were not ways to solve our problems. We older ones were expected to be good examples, to be there for each other, and speak up for the less fortunate. And I recall that, for days after after my Confirmation, (the Catholic sacrament that marks one’s passage into adolescence), I walked around feeling protected by a holy spirit that would give me the grace and courage to defend the younger kids, rather than pick fights with them. I imagined myself clothed in chainmail and bearing a sword, a valiant St. Joan of my lumber town.
While it didn’t take long to get into another kerfuffle, I was conscious of the truth that yelling and name-calling were no solution to my problems. At twelve years old, I knew I had to learn how to keep my temper from boiling over. If I wanted to enjoy life, and, most of all, contribute to the betterment life in general, I had to hear people’s stories, not just tell my own over and over, louder and louder. I had to try and be on good terms with people, not just expect respect from them. I had to understand that everybody has needs and fears, not just me. In order to enjoy life, in order to live and play with my siblings and my neighbours and my school mates, I had to hear other’s voices.
Recently the pope spoke about an upcoming charity soccer match and the power of sports to actually bring opposing forces together. He cited the story of the truce at Christmas in WWI where German, French and English soldiers joined each other in a soccer match. He reminded us that a “match” can be a “meeting… where even adversaries find a cause that unites them: this year, in particular, that of the children who ask for help, the children arriving in Italy from war zones.”
Sadly, he added, with traces of sorrow showing in his eyes as he spoke softly, from a voice of reason and a posture of composed and unwavering compassion, “it seems increasingly difficult, almost impossible, to find spaces to listen to these things.”
“We must,” he reminded us, “create opportunities to challenge divisions and recognize that this is the greatest challenge: meeting. Contribute together to a good cause. Restore unity to broken hearts, our own and those of others.”
I just got back from a trip to Spruce Coulee in Cypress Hills with three of my sisters, a two sisters-in-law and a buddy from university days. All seven women in a two room cabin for four days, one of which was
spent indoors due to a 24-hour rainfall. We played cards, read books, ate chips, stoked a fire and told stories. We were happy to reconnect after skipping a year due to family illnesses and stresses.
Despite a feeling of world-weariness after two years of frightening hardships and sudden life-changes, we laughed a lot in that little cabin. It became evident that we’d each grown a great deal, due mostly to the steady support and encouragement of family.
We were lucky to “find the space” required to listen to the things that matter. And to remind ourselves it behooves us, as adults, to create many more spaces in our daily lives to speak of those things. We need to be brave and composed, speak softly but unwaveringly about any skewed priorities.
The Western world leaders drank the Kool-aid when it adapted the belief that, at all costs, it must not upset the bully. This is not leadership, this is cow-towing. We need a space where heart and souls are present, where we bestow authority upon those who still know how to care - about kids bleeding to death in war zones, about people seeking sanctuary. Do we really need to up our insult-game?
What good is it doing for the world to facilitate a man who rose to power by denigrating, debasing, degrading others? Why aren’t we ALL calling him out in person? Saying “Stop talking to us that way. That’s how wars start.”? If enough people in the room said: “Sorry, call us when you get some manners.”
It’s not just his supporters giving him airtime. Smug editors of left-leaning magazines and news shows love to give the president a megaphone. His rudeness guarantees readership. “I’m about to raise your ratings,” he tells them. Thanks, they say, proving once again that morals don’t matter when money takes over.
The media has helped feed an economy of outrage that depends upon a supply of outrageousness to keep the viewers tuning in and the ratings rising. And the president - who cares most about attention and money and could care less about harm to others, or to his own psyche, soul, heart and mind - has a limitless supply of outrageousness.
What if we revered money less and kindness more? What if, instead of creating more mud-hurling, war-starting YouTube channels and podcasts, we gave more of our attention, concern, time and energy to children killed in bombings, to graciousness, to intelligent conversation, to gentle humour and fulfilling encounters?
It doesn’t take “balls” to counter selfishness; it takes heart. Turn off the computer, stop being the voyeur of the never-ending train wreck that makes money off your anxiety. Visit a sick friend, call a family member, spend a week camping with people you claim to love but haven’t actually had a real conversation with in a very long time. Create a space wherein you listen to what really matters. Say a prayer, share a meal, take a walk together. Before it’s too late.
Last week’s manufacturing sales figures show that Saskatchewan saw an increase of 4.4 per cent in May 2025 compared to April 2025. This is the second highest month-over-month increase among the provinces.
“These positive numbers highlight once again that Saskatchewan remains the best place in Canada to live, work, raise a family and start a business,” Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said. “The huge growth we are seeing in manufacturing sales means businesses can invest with confidence as our economy continues to grow and prosper.”
Manufacturing sales, including shipments, inventories and orders, represent the dollar value of goods sold by manufacturers.
Saskatchewan continues to see significant economic growth. Statistics Canada’s latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers indicate that the province’s real GDP at basic prices reached an all-time high of
$80.5 billion in 2024, increasing by $2.6 billion, or 3.4 per cent. This places Saskatchewan second in the nation for real GDP growth and above the national average of 1.6 per cent.
Private capital investment in Saskatchewan increased last year by 17.3 per cent to $14.7 billion, ranking first among provinces. Private capital investment is projected to reach $16.2 billion in 2025, an increase of 10.1 per cent over 2024. This is the second-highest anticipated percentage increase among the provinces.
Last year, the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled its new Securing the Next Decade of Growth - Saskatchewan’s Investment Attraction Strategy. This strategy, combined with Saskatchewan’s trade and investment website, InvestSK.ca, contains helpful information for potential markets and solidifies the province as the best place to do business in Canada.
For more information, visit: InvestSK.ca
McKenna departure a big blow for WHL
BY BRUCE PENTON
The most electrifying player in Western Canada hockey circles is chasing big bucks south of the border and won’t be displaying his ‘how-did-hedo-that?’ talent this winter in the Western Hockey League..
Gavin McKenna, 17, and the presumed No. 1 pick in the National Hockey League draft 11 months from now, announced July 8 he would be enrolling at Penn State and playing for the school’s hockey team.. Instead of making $100 a week or so playing for the Medicine Hat Tigers and facing a gruelling 68-game schedule that would have taken him on cold bus rides to 22 other cities in the west, McKenna and his new Penn State mates will travel in luxury — short regional bus trips and the occasional air flight.
What was the attraction? Why Penn State over Medicine Hat, which could have made another legitimate run at the Memorial Cup? There were, in fact, 700,000 attractions. As in $700,000, the reported value of the deal he signed with Penn State under the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s NIL (name, image, likeness) policy.
The NIL policy resulted from a series of legal challenges aimed at compensating athletes for the commercial use of their identities. It wasn’t too long ago that an aspiring NHLer who had designs on playing college hockey in the U.S. could not appear in a WHL game, lest his NCAA eligibility be ruined for competing as a ‘professional.’ The WHL is hardly a professional league, but players do get some minor compensation so they can fill up their gas tank, or buy an
occasional Big Mac.
But all that changed when the NIL policy came into effect in 2022. Thirteen years earlier, a UCLA basketball player, Ed O’Bannon, filed a class action suit against the NCAA, arguing anti-trust laws were being violated by the schools profiting from athletes’ names and images, with no compensation going to the players.
He eventually won the suit, and the door flew wide open for every college sport in the U.S. to pay its players for helping to fill 70,000 seat football stadiums, 18,000-seat basketball field houses and 15,000-seat arenas. Player agents swooped in to represent the best athletes and negotiate deals based on ability and potential media exposure.
McKenna’s reported $700,000 deal with Penn State will be one of the most lucrative of all hockey players. He’ll suit up for the Nittany Lions for one year before getting drafted and turning pro in 2026. Last year, Penn State played 40 games, allowing players plenty of time for schoolwork (as if!) and practice. For players in the WHL, it’s almost a full-time job from September to April.
While McKenna is a big winner, the list of losers is longer: Thousands of WHL fans won’t get to see the next generational player; WHL owners will lose big at the gate, because McKenna would be a huge draw; and the Tigers, who had hopes of contending for the WHL title again this year, appear en route to a mediocre season.
Unfortunately, this U.S. college NIL policy could be a Canadian junior hockey killer.
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Chicago native
Pope Leo wore a White Sox hat. Or as Cubs fans call it: the seventh sign of the apocalypse.”
• Headline at the onion.com: “WNBA To Expand Into Three More Cities As Caitlin Clark Cloning Experiment Nears Completion”
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “Quote of the week comes from Urban Meyer on an unnamed college program offering him a job as a general manager, where his main task would have been dealing with the agents of 17- and 18-yearold high school and college football players. ‘I’d rather step on a rusty nail and pull it out myself.’”
• Bianchi again: “By the way, can you imagine a negotiating session between Urban Meyer and a sports agent? You’d need a referee, a priest, a federal investigator and a tetanus shot.”
• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com, an avid San Francisco Giants fan: “Los Angeles Dodgers have lost seven consecutive games for the first time since 2017. Thoughts and prayers.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “The Colorado Rockies are now the third worst team in MLB history. To which the Chicago White Sox said, ‘Hey guys, we’re working this side of the street.’”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Soccer Gold Cup favourite Canada was eliminated in the quarterfinal by Guatemala. This might be harder for Canadians to bear than Justin Bieber.”
• Headline at theonion.com: “White Sox Fans Asked To Remove Polish Sausage From Mouths During National Anthem
• Blue Jays’ manager John Schneider, about his team’s recent 10-game winning streak: “In about 10 days, I went from very mediocre to a really good manager.”
• Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: “An old joke of my father’s: ‘I have two sons. One at Penn State. The other at State Pen.’”
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Housing starts continue to soar in Saskatchewan
Year-to-date growth ranks first in the nation
The latest data from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation indicates that urban housing starts in Saskatchewan saw an increase of 84.1 per cent in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, which ranks first for growth among the provinces.
“For the last five months, Saskatchewan has been at the forefront of growth in Canada for urban housing starts, showing that our growth initiatives are leading to more and more people choosing to call our province home,” Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said. “The unprecedented growth we are experiencing is helping to create more jobs, opportunities and greater affordability for the citizens of Saskatchewan.”
In addition, Saskatchewan’s two largest cities both saw an increase in urban housing starts in the first six months in 2025, with Saskatoon seeing a 112.9 per cent increase and Regina seeing a 40.4 per cent increase. Rural areas experienced an impressive 247.2 per cent in urban housing starts during this same period.
Housing starts refers to the number of housing projects that started that month.
Saskatchewan continues to see significant economic growth. Statistics Canada’s latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers indicate that the prov-
Housing starts refers to the number of housing projects that started that month.
ince’s real GDP at basic prices reached an all-time high of $80.5 billion in 2024, increasing by $2.6 billion, or 3.4 per cent. This places Saskatchewan second in the nation for real GDP growth and above the national average of 1.6 per cent.
Private capital investment in Saskatchewan increased last year by 17.3 per cent to $14.7 billion, ranking first among provinces. Private capital investment is projected to reach $16.2 billion in 2025, an increase of 10.1 per cent over 2024. This is the second-highest anticipated percentage increase among the provinces.
Last year, the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled its new Securing the Next Decade of Growth - Saskatchewan’s Investment Attraction Strategy. This strategy, combined with Saskatchewan’s trade and investment website, InvestSK.ca, contains helpful information for potential markets and solidifies the province as the best place to do business in Canada.
For more information, visit: InvestSK.ca.
The Government of Saskatchewan’s first subsurface mineral public offering of the fiscal year, held on Monday, July 7, 2025, generated $1,023,670.98 in revenue, primarily due to interest in lithium.
Out of the 11 subsurface permits listed for this offering, four received bids covering a total area of 22,910.998 hectares. All the permits are prospective for lithium in formation water.
The highest bid was $984,452.07 from Millennium Land Ltd. for a 2,852.327 hectare block north of Estevan. Millennium Land Ltd. bid $27,044.83 on a second block, covering 12,697.104 hectares, in the Weyburn area.
Inland Country Earth Consulting acquired the remaining two permit blocks. One block, covering 3,854.236 hectares and located in the Estevan area,
received a bid of $6,286.56. The second block, covering 3,507.332 hectares and situated southeast of Radville, received a bid of $5,887.52.
Lithium is one of the 27 critical minerals found in Saskatchewan and several companies are actively pursuing lithium exploration and production in the province. Lithium will play a key role in the province achieving the goals outlined in Saskatchewan’s Critical Minerals Strategy, including doubling the number of critical minerals being produced in Saskatchewan and increasing Saskatchewan’s share of Canadian mineral exploration spending to 15 per cent, all by 2030. The July public offering is the first of three planned for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The next public offering is scheduled for November.
Village of Richmound closes office to the public
Harassment and intimidation of office staff have led the Village of Richmound council to close the village office to the public. The office will not be open to the general public except for pre-arranged appointments and village council meetings.
These measures are being taken to ensure a safe working environment, in compliance with the Saskatchewan Health and Safety and Employment Standards Acts.
“We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we take the necessary steps to protect our staff and maintain
a safe workplace,” stated the Village of Richmound in an official notice to the public.
Appointments with the Village can be booked via phone call or email.
Richmound has been under tension since 2023, when Romana Didulo and her associates began residing at the old Richmound School location. The Village has attempted to convince Didulo, who claims to be the “Queen of Canada,” to leave the community. Previously, residents have protested against the ‘Kingdom of Canada’ and called upon the Saskatchewan government to intervene.
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Back in July of 1989, the Kindersley Mall Parking lot was filled spectators who were owed by the skilled antics of the Canadian Tire stunt driving team. Kindersley was just one of 126 towns across Canada which the team visited in a span of 132 days. The free exhibition included rolling a junky car, crashing another, as well as a motorcycle expert flying through the air over ten cars with room to spare. Four stunt cars also drove bumper-to-bumper at speeds of 80 km/hr. It was probably the most excitement people had ever seen at the mall parking lot and it was absolutely free! PHOTO KINDERSLEY CLARION, JULY 19, 1989
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Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Bright Yellow Burrowing Owl Eyes
REGINA — The middle of July marks the end of an important milestone in the life cycle of a Burrowing Owl and the beginning of another. For the past several weeks, juvenile owls have been tended to and fed by their parents. The young owls are beginning to practice their hunting and flying skills and venturing out on their own to nearby burrows. While this time of year is great for spotting Burrowing Owls, it is a dangerous season for young Burrowing Owls. Owls will often forage in roadside ditches, looking for insects and rodents. “At dusk, the road surface tends to be warmer than the surrounding area, attracting many small insects and rodents”, explains Grace Pidborchynski, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator at Nature Saskatchewan, “as a result, young owls are also attracted to the road and ditch when they begin searching for food”.
Those of us driving in rural Saskatchewan can play our individual parts in conserving the Burrowing Owl species. Pidborchynski suggests that “when driving in rural areas, particularly nearby pasture land, it is important to take a few extra minutes and slow down. This will reduce the risk of owl-vehicle colli-
sions”. Slowing down will also increase your chances of spotting this endangered bird.
To identify a Burrowing Owl, there are some key features to watch for. Look for mottled brown and white feathers, white ‘eyebrows’, and long featherless legs that look like ‘stilts’. They are also small in size – Burrowing Owls are only 9 inches tall (about the size of a Meadowlark). Despite its name, the Burrowing Owl’s burrow is not dug by the owl itself; rather, they use abandoned burrows dug by badgers, ground squirrels (gophers), and other burrowing mammals. If you are lucky enough to spot a Burrowing Owl, you might see it standing at its burrow entrance, on a fence post, or foraging in a ditch.
Since 1987 Nature Saskatchewan’s Operation Burrowing Owl has worked with landholders to conserve Burrowing Owl habitat in Saskatchewan. In addition, the program relies on the participation of landholders to help monitor the Burrowing Owl population. If you spot a Burrowing Owl, please let us know by calling the toll-free Hoot Line at 1-800-667-HOOT (4668) or by email at obo@naturesask.ca. Personal and sighting information is never shared without permission.
DEVASTATION – The Dodsland Sports Centre caught fire on Friday morning July 18, causing major damage to the interior of the building. Its mayor, Ryan Neumeier, said about 50 volunteers helped put the fire out. It’s not yet known how much damage was caused to the building or what caused the fire.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Monday: Kindersley AA Meeting
CTF brings Debt Clock to Kindersley
BY JOAN JANZEN
KINDERSLEY — The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) brought its provincial Debt Clock to Kindersley on Wednesday, July 16th, as part of its Debt Clock tour. The huge digital counter mounted on the side of their truck displayed the provincial debt in real-time for everyone to see. The Debt Clock was parked at Baker Park, where people could have their photo taken, enjoy a hot dog, and chat with Prairie Director Gage Haubrich.
“Everyone is talking about Ottawa wasting money. But when they realize Saskatchewan has doubled their debt, they realize we have some work to do too,” Gage said.
The CTF keeps Canadians from every province informed. In Saskatchewan, interest charges on the debt will cost each Saskatchewan resident approximately $700. Saskatchewan’s debt will be about $23.5 billion by the end of 2025, which amounts to $18,713 per Saskatchewan resident.
Nevertheless, CTF’s Finance Minister Report Card has given Saskatchewan an overall grade of B+, with Alberta receiving the next highest grade (B) amongst the provinces. The remaining provinces all received lower grades, with some failing grades included.
“You have to let your politician know increasing the debt is unacceptable,” Gage advised. He said part of the solution is spending money in the right way. “How can money be used in the best way? Not just throwing money at the problem, but solving the problem.”
It’s been a busy week for Gage. He has already taken the debt clock to Saskatoon, Melfort, Humboldt, Regina, Prince Albert, Shellbrook, North Battleford, and Kindersley. After leaving Kindersley, the debt clock was headed to Swift Current, Moose Jaw and Maple Creek.
Gage has been the Prairie Director for three years. During his college years, he said, “I was involved in the CTF youth program ‘Generation Screwed’. I liked it so much I never left. Hopefully, at the end of the day, we can save taxpayers’ money.”
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Tuesday: Brock AA Meeting
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Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting
8:00 PM, Leader United Church, 1st St. W.
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Eston CIB chooses 7 finalists in Best Garden Selection program
BY JOAN JANZEN
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ESTON — Communities in Bloom in Eston was selected to participate in the 2025 Miracle-Gro Best Garden Selection program, sponsored by Scott’s Canada. Val Mahon from Eston said they applied for the program earlier this year when they received the information from Sask. Parks and Recreation.
After the community of Eston was selected, the Communities in Bloom committee began the process of choosing seven winning floral gardens in Eston. “Our committee took note of several front yard floral displays, as well as asking residents to submit photos of any backyard displays they would like to be considered,” Val explained.
“Once we narrowed this down to seven winners, we presented the recipients with congratulatory letters, yard signage and Miracle Gro products that Scott’s Canada had sent out to us,” she said.
The Best Garden Display recipients included: Margaret and Cliff Olorenshaw, Lori Poulter, Donna Code, Nancy Stevenson, Helena Giesbrecht, Town of Eston office and Prosperity Credit Union - Eston Branch.
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Canada for use on the Communities in Bloom and Scott’s Miracle-Gro Canada Facebook pages. “This is the second time we participated in the program,” Val said. “A big thank you to everyone who helps keep our town beautiful. Your efforts truly make a difference.”
Gage Haubrich, Prairie Director for The Canadian Taxpayers Federation, brought their Debt Clock to Kindersley on Wednesday, July 15th, as part of the Debt Clock Tour. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
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the seven floral gardens in the community of Eston chosen as winners in the 2025 Best Garden Selection Program. PHOTO BY VAL MAHON
BATTER UP!
Regina Drifters win Oldtimers Tournament
The 38th Annual Western Canadian Oldtimers Baseball Championship was held over the July 10-12 weekend at Berard Field in Kindersley. This year’s tournament featured a smaller four- team lineup, with the host Kindersley Klippers joined by familiar faces: the Provost Buds, Medicine Hat Jays, and eventual champions, the Regina Drifters. After rain on Thursday forced field repairs, the tournament got underway Friday night. The Klippers opened the action but fell 6-1 to Medicine Hat. In the evening matchup, Provost edged out Regina 6-5 in a competitive finish to day one. Saturday brought a full slate of games. The day began with another close contest, as Medicine Hat defeat-
ed Provost 12-11. Regina then found their stride, beating Kindersley 15-3 and taying hot with an 11-6 win over Medicine Hat in the following game. The round-robin oncluded with Kindersley bouncing back for a 10-5 win over Provost. Sunday kicked off with a rematch between Kindersley and Provost in the third-place game. The Klippers claimed a 4-1 victory, earning a trophy on home turf. With the threat of rain looming, the championship game between Regina and Medicine Hat got started a bit ahead of schedule. Unlike their high-scoring matchup the day before, the final was a defensive battle. Medicine Hat carried a 4-3 lead into the final inning, with strong pitching on both sides. But Regina responded quickly—a triple tied the game, and just two batters later, a walk-off hit sealed a 5-4 win for the Drifters.
STORY AND PHOTOS BY KATE WINQUIST
Nation building you say!
Once upon a time TransCanada Pipeline (TC) projected a $15.7 billion price tag for the Energy East 1.1 million barrel per day line. The proposal was on its way to meeting all the rules of engagement, building and meeting all environmental hurdles….so the answer is “Yes, keep working” … right? Wrong. TC got to the point of “this isn’t happening” and withdrew in October 2017. In the meantime and since 2000 Eastern Canada has imported $550 billion plus worth of oil from USA, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and others. Today we average 518,000 barrels per day imported into Eastern Canada. This is really embarrassing that a country so rich in oil and gas cannot even serve its own people. A private company was willing to invest in Canada and the government more or less was not on board … sad. TC spent $1 billion of 2015 dollars on this failed effort….enough to scare off any private business.
Now I strongly believe in Energy East as the pre-
miere choice of new pipe. We have a built-in friendly Canadian customer at the end and along the line. We add optionality to Canada’s crude and maybe the world stops laughing at us. Our company would not utilize Energy East, but this project would have unreal benefit to all Canadians.
Here is an thought: Invite TC back to the table with the promise of once all stakeholders have been heard, adjustments made and the stringent approvals are granted, the government will block or override all interruption to the build. Provide certainty and zero taxpayer dollars … terribly simple.
I have included a map of Energy East to show it truly is a Nation building project (kind of looks like the railroad) and 100% on Canadian soil….
Just my “Crude Thoughts.”
Saskatchewan poised to make Canada an energy and mining superpower
Saskatchewan’s strong resource sectors are positioning the province to play a significant role in Canada becoming a global energy and resource superpower.
“Saskatchewan has a lot to be proud of. We are already Canada’s largest primary producer of critical minerals and global demand for these essential commodities will increase dramatically in the coming years,” Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young said. “Making the most of this opportunity will require the federal and provincial governments to work quickly and collaboratively to increase Canada’s ex-
port capacity, streamline bulky regulatory processes and build investor confidence. It’s time to unleash Saskatchewan’s world-class resource sector and fully realize our economic potential.”
Saskatchewan is projected to attract over $7 billion in overall mining investment in 2025, which will again lead the country. Exploration spending is strong, with Saskatchewan projected to reach 15 per cent of all Canadian mineral exploration spending in 2025, well ahead of the 2030 target set out in Saskatchewan’s
Del Mondor, CEO, Aldon Oils
Standstill: A Hopewell Earthworks Daybook and Other Essays
By Bruce Rice
Published by Long Road Press
REVIEW BY SHELLEY A. LEEDAHL
I’ve long admired the breadth of Bruce Rice’s sophisticated poetry, and now, with the publication of Standstill: A Hopewell Earthworks Daybook and Other Essays, I can attest that his creative nonfiction is equally diverse—and even more satisfying. In his new five-part collection, Saskatchewan’s former Poet Laureate explores various types of language and arts’ life-saving abilities; presents a poetic and sensitive travelogue as he crosses the border to explore the 2000-year-old Hopewell Earthworks (sites aligned with the lunar standstill, long sacred to Indigenous peoples); and transports us to the ICU-bedside vigil for his deaf sister in Nova Scotia. This award-winning Regina scribe—oft-praised for his painterly use
of light and shadow—continues to raise the bar with poetic evocations of these elements, as well.
Rice explains that “the prairie creature in [him] is drawn to the farthest edges of a place,” and a 2012 trip to Scotland’s Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides to appreciate the Standing Stones of Callanish sparked his desire to experience one of the “three known Native American standstill sites.” These journeys are pilgrimages, and the writer treads carefully:
what can I say to a spirit’s repose it’s not the language that matters
Much of the book concerns his 2017 Ohio journey to the Octagon and Observatory Circle—“part of a series of massive geometric sites built by people of the
...Superpower
Critical Minerals Strategy.
This achievement is supported by initiatives like the Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive, which was recently expanded to include more early-stage exploration activities to support mining sector growth and investment. Saskatchewan’s incentive package and strong regulatory regime has been recognized by the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies, which consistently ranks Saskatchewan as the top jurisdiction in Canada and the top three in the world for mining investment competitiveness.
Saskatchewan is the world’s second largest uranium producer and reached all-time highs in uranium sales and production last year, achieving $2.6 billion and 16.7 thousand tonnes, respectively. With one uranium mine scheduled to resume production this year and two more projects awaiting final federal approvals, production is expected to increase significantly over the next several years.
Saskatchewan is also the world’s largest potash producer, accounting for approximately one-third of global production. Last year, Saskatchewan produced a re-
cord 15.1 million metric tonnes potassium oxide (K2O) of potash, which was an increase of 8 per cent from 2023. The province expects potash production to ramp up in the coming years with companies outlining new yearly growth targets and new mines coming online.
Saskatchewan is seeing growth in emerging industries such as helium, lithium, copper and zinc. Saskatchewan is Canada’s largest helium producer with industry having invested over $500 million in the province. The first commercial scale lithium production is expected later this year, while copper and zinc production are expected to begin in 2026.
The Government of Saskatchewan continues to call for significant federal investment to build national energy corridors to get more resource products to tidewater. Additionally, Saskatchewan has been advocating for faster approvals for large resource projects to attract investment and ensure Canada has secure and reliable energy and mineral production. With the current volatility in global supply chains, Saskatchewan and Canada are well positioned to be a stable supplier and reliable partner for the world’s demand of critical energy and resource products.
Hopewell culture”—and other sacred sites. I was impressed with Rice’s candour—ie: his fear that “This whole trip could be a disaster”—and his philosophical queries: “ … what if [our imagination] travels without us, sailing the Earth on its own wind?” From elevated thoughts to cheap hotels and “a half-finished breakfast wrap,” he authentically engages, and senses when he’s not welcome: “waist-high tangle blocks every step. I don’t think it wants me here.”
And let’s not forget irony. “America loves its disasters,” Rice writes, yet “The Hopewell dead show no signs of battle. What they built was the result of a remarkable collectivity.” Also this: the Moundbuilders Country Club is built over the site of the Octagon Observatory Circle; visitors are allowed just four days a year.
Confessions abound, ie: “I’m not sure how to be in a country where everything sees me”. Yet everywhere, pockets of beauty, ie: a “refugium of asters/coneflowers dialing the sun” and revelations of language: “marks in the land are a language” and “the river’s like a voice that wants me to follow it.”
There’s much tenderness, including AP photographer Chick Harrity’s story about capturing his life-changing “Baby in a box” photo, and the transformative power a painting held for actor/comedian Bill Murray.
This book is available at your local bookstore or from www.Skbooks.Com
WIDE LOAD! A 1911, 30-60 Oilpull Rumley came to Kindersley from the Callsen farm at Flaxcombe under its own power, pulling the separator and cook car. The 25-mile trip took twelve hours. Does anyone remember what year it made the trek down the highway? PHOTO: KINDERSLEY HISTORY BOOK
by Cheryl Mullock
Doug Steele. MLA
U13 LEADER EXPOS COMPETE IN PROVINCIALS. Leader’s U13 girls exceeded expectations with a gritty performance in Regina at provincials. The Expos pushed hard and dug deep - they were down by 4 runs into the final inning, but came up short, losing 13-11 in a hard fought battle against Moosomin. These girls accomplished a ton, competing in their first every provincials, going undefeated and first in their pool, and finishing top 8 out of 16 total teams. Bravo team, you did phenomenal! Missing from the photo is Coach Kyra, who expressed her sadness in not being able to be there due to her own playing commitments with her Swift Current team. A huge thanks to all of the fans who came to cheer the girls on and to the fans cheering from back home.
Know your limit, stay within it!
Fishing in Saskatchewan this summer? Know your limit and stay within it!
“Our province is celebrated by both residents and visitors for its breathtaking waters and world-class fishing opportunities,” Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. “By respecting catch limits, anglers play a vital role in supporting Saskatchewan’s efforts to maintain healthy, thriving fish populations for generations to come.”
Before hitting the lake, anyone planning on fishing should check out the 2025-26 Anglers Guide to review rules, tools and tips to make the most of their experience. The guide is available online at saskatchewan. ca/fishing or wherever fishing licences are sold.
Remember: Saskatchewan angling regulations set daily limits for the maximum amount and size of fish
that can be caught and retained in most waters. This includes all fish that are caught, eaten, given away, stored or transported – whether at your campsite, while travelling or held by someone else on your behalf.
Most provincial Crown waters in Saskatchewan follow general fishing limits. However, certain waters have special regulations that may further restrict what you can catch or how you fish. If you are angling in one of these areas, you must follow the specific rules that apply.
For water body maps, lists of fish species and special regulations, visit the Hunting, Angling and Biodiversity Information of Saskatchewan page at HABISask.
For more information about fishing in Saskatchewan, visit: saskatchewan.ca/fishing.
Unity, Wilkie and Macklin RCMP report
Unity RCMP
• RCMP received a complaint of assault. This matter is still under investigation.
• Members acted as mediators in a dispute between two adults.
• A 31-year-old male from Macklin was charged with Misuse of a Credit Card and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime after Members received a complaint of theft.
• Police received a complaint of fraud. This matter is still under investigation.
• Members issued a 60-day roadside suspension after a single vehicle collision. There were no injuries.
• RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke to the subject of complaint.
• Members spoke to an individual regarding a property complaint.
• Police received a complaint of fraud but it was unfounded.
• CN Police reported a grass fire by the railway tracks near Senlac. The fire was extinguished by Marsden
Fire Department and was not suspicious in nature.
• RCMP received a complaint of a stolen vehicle but it was unfounded.
• Members received a complaint of harassing communications but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
• There were also three traffic complaints and one false 911 call.
Wilkie RCMP
• RCMP assisted an individual after their vehicle broke down on the highway.
• Police received a complaint of garbage left in a public area. Members spoke to the subject of complaint and made a referral to the Bylaw Officer.
• Members received a complaint of theft but it was unfounded.
• RCMP received a complaint of breach of peace. Members transported the subject of complaint to cells to be lodged until sober.
• Police received a complaint of criminal harassment but
it was unfounded.
• Members received a complaint of an individual not complying with an undertaking condition but it was unfounded.
• RCMP received a report of an individual finding a dog. Members made a referral to Animal Protective Services.
• Members conducted a wellbeing check at the request of a concerned citizen.
• CP Police reported horses near the railway tracks near Reford. The animals were moved from the area by the
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• A 61-year-old Wilkie male was charged with two counts of Assault Peace Officer after Members received a complaint of disturbing the peace.
• Members spoke to an individual regarding an intoxicated individual at a residence.
• RCMP received a complaint of uttering threats but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
• There was also one traffic complaint.
Macklin RCMP
• RCMP received a complaint of assault. This matter is still under investigation.
• Members received a request to keep the peace while an individual attended a residence to retrieve personal property.
• Police received a complaint of identity theft. This matter is still under investigation.
• Members spoke to an individual regarding a child custody dispute.
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• Members are investigating a complaint of criminal harassment.
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The rise of AI: jobs that will ALWAYS be in demand
4 strategies for retaining your employees
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, concerns arise about job displacement. However, various jobs require uniquely human skills that AI can’t replicate. Here’s a closer look at some of these.
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, it can be challenging to retain your employees. Here are four strategies to help keep your talent.
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Academia
3 essential qualities for IT professionals
Academic roles such as teachers, instructors, researchers and historians are foundational to society. Although AI can process data and assist in research, the nuanced understanding and mentorship provided by educators cannot be replaced.
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1. Focus on communication. Communicate openly with your employees. Listen to their concerns and be open to new ideas. Let them know they’re heard and that you take them seriously.
3. Offer benefits. Ask your employees what your company could improve and add these to their benefits and perks. For example, you could include group insurance, paid holidays, yoga classes, flexible working hours and telemedicine.
2. Think about development. Employees often quit because of a lack of advancement opportunities. Therefore, provide training so your employees can develop their potential, avoid boredom and take on new challenges.
Health care
4. Get out of the office. Create opportunities for your employees to socialize and have fun in a context that doesn’t revolve around work. Use the opportunity to celebrate their successes.
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The ethical decision-making and human compassion required in health-care settings can only come from trained professionals like nurses, doctors, therapists, counsellors, midwives and paramedics.
Trades
Employee retention also depends on effective recruitment. Therefore, use a specialized agency to start your talent search today.
Skilled trades, including electricians, roofers, construction workers, architects and mechanics, require hands-on expertise. Physical skill, creativity and onsite problem-solving are crucial to ensuring quality and safety.
ple who work in the arts, such as musicians and dancers, are secure from AI takeover.
Personal services
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Now Hiring: Lending Manager
Luseland Credit Union
Lead with purpose. Build community prosperity. Are you an experienced lending professional with a passion for coaching teams, managing credit risk, and supporting rural economic growth? Luseland Credit Union is seeking a dynamic Lending Manager to lead our lending operations and guide our team in delivering exceptional financial services to our members across retail, agriculture, and commercial portfolios.
Jobs like police officers and firefighters involve high-stakes decision-making and the ability to use discretion in unpredictable situations. These professions require quick thinking, empathy and a deep understanding of human behaviour.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you’ll contribute to organization-wide planning, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and foster a culture of high performance and member-centered service.
About the Role
How to welcome a teleworking employee
The Lending Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of lending, credit adjudication, collections, and risk management across the organization’s loan portfolio. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, the Board of Directors, internal Credit Committee, and external partners to ensure our lending activities reflect sound business practices, remain compliant, and contribute to our overall growth strategy.
This position will lead a team of lending professionals, providing guidance, technical direction, and coaching to help team members succeed in their roles. You will also play a key role in strategic planning, financial performance analysis, and audit readiness - ensuring our operations remain strong, secure, and forward-thinking.
You’ll Be Responsible For:
• Oversee lending, collections, and loan administration to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and internal policies.
• Provide expert leadership in credit adjudication, risk management, and credit analysis for diverse portfolios.
• Coach and support the Lending team to achieve member service, sales, and performance goals.
• Monitor credit quality, lead delinquency management, and engage in collection strategies, including legal action where appropriate.
• Analyze market trends and member needs to grow the lending portfolio and support innovation in lending practices.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on credit union strategies, audits, and Board reporting.
• Ensure audit readiness, internal control effectiveness, and support regulatory compliance. Champion a strong, values-aligned team culture grounded in service excellence and accountability.
What You Bring:
Telecommuting has become increasingly popular in recent years. It allows companies to recruit qualified talent across the globe. If your company is about to welcome a new telecommuting employee, here’s how to do it.
• 7+ years of lending or financial services experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
lean on and contact if they need help. This will help them feel at ease.
• A degree in agriculture, finance, business, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of agriculture and commercial lending.
• Proven ability in credit adjudication, financial analysis, and risk management.
• Experience coaching high-performing teams and driving service and sales outcomes.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Talk about the company. Describe the company’s mission, values and other information to help the employee develop a sense of belonging.
• Familiarity with syndicated loans, credit committee processes, and internal/external audit interactions is an asset.
• Introduce the team. Set up a video chat to introduce the entire team. You can reserve extra time for the employee to get to know the colleagues they’ll be working with directly.
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, pension contributions and professional development opportunities for career growth.
• Present your tools. Familiarize the employee with the tools, software and online platforms the company uses daily.
This is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to be a part of a successful and growing organization.
We thank all applicants; however, only those who are short-listed will be contacted.
Location: Luseland, SK
Reports to: General Manager
• Offer mentoring. Ensure the new employee knows they have someone they can
Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
• Follow up. Make sure the new employee receives feedback from their immediate colleagues in the first few weeks to help them adjust. The recruit should feel free to ask questions without fear of judgment.
Are you looking for telecommuting employees to join your team? Do business with a recruitment service.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to Adam Franko, General Manager at Adam.Franko@luselandcu.com.
About Us: Luseland Credit Union is deeply rooted in community values and financial stewardship. We are committed to empowering our members with trusted advice and accessible financial services. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for collaborative, values-driven leaders to join our journey.
Whether you already work in information technology (IT) or are just starting your studies, here are three qualities essential to your success.
1. ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Fields such as hairdressing, tattoo artistry, personal training and cosmetology rely heavily on interpersonal interactions. AI can’t replace the artistic discernment and personal touch offered by these skilled professionals.
Law
As an IT employee, you’re often required to solve problems. Consequently, you must enjoy challenging yourself and looking for innovative solutions. You must also be inherently curious to stay updated with the latest technologies in a constantly evolving field.
Arts
2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Creativity is a distinctly human trait, and peo-
you must be good at conveying your ideas, making yourself understood and finding the best moments to do so.
3. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
The legal profession hinges on ethics and accountability. When it comes to jobs like judges and lawyers, the ability to navigate nuanced cases requires a human touch that AI simply cannot provide.
IT specialists must be able to communicate with their colleagues and clients. This means
If you want to thrive in IT, you must have exceptional organizational skills. Depending on your job, your colleagues may regularly interrupt you and require you to switch gears constantly. Therefore, you must be well organized and able to multitask to keep up with your workload.
Although AI technology will undoubtedly change the landscape of many industries, these professions highlight the enduring value of human skills.
Do you have these qualities? If so, you have everything you need for a long career in this promising field.
Economic Development Officer Luseland & District Chamber of Commerce
Entry-level position: take it or leave it?
It’s rare to get your dream job on the first try. Therefore, if you’re offered an entrylevel position, it’s necessary to ask yourself if it’s a good idea to accept it. Here are some tips to help you decide.
WHEN TO REFUSE
We’re Hiring: Economic Development Officer (EDO) located in the Town of Luseland, Saskatchewan.
WHEN TO ACCEPT
About Luseland: Luseland is a friendly and welcoming community in west-central Saskatchewan. With its strong sense of pride, quality schools, recreational facilities, and small-town charm, Luseland is a great place to live, work, and grow. Our town blends deep agricultural roots with a desire to support new ideas and growth opportunities in a changing economy.
What You’ll Do:
If the job is related to your area of expertise and allows you to use and develop your skills, it may be worthwhile. The job may let you explore a field you’re interested in and help you obtain a better position in the future. The offer may also be attractive if there’s room for career development within the company.
• Support local business by helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and stabilize their business.
If you sincerely doubt that you’ll enjoy your everyday tasks, the job probably isn’t for you. The same applies if most of your skills and educational achievements don’t apply to the job and won’t contribute to your professional development. Finally, it may be best to refuse the position if the salary is significantly lower than your expectations or if the company has a high turnover rate.
• Work on community and regional economic development projects.
• Collaborate with regional partners and community groups to promote economic activity
• Identify and pursue grants, business development programs, and investment opportunities.
• Plan and attend community and industry events to increase awareness of the Luseland and District Chamber of Commerce.
Are you having trouble finding a job that suits you? Consult job hunting resources in your area.
• Assist in tourism promotion and help identify gaps in services to be filled.
• Work with the Luseland and District Chamber of Commerce marketing consultant on social media and community outreach.
• Track and report on measurable outcomes such as number of business consultations, grants accessed, new jobs supported, and programs implemented.
• Adapt to evolving community priorities and take on new economic projects as they arise.
Who You Are:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Outgoing and comfortable building relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experienced in economic development, community planning, and business support.
• Skilled in research, grant writing, strategic planning, and digital marketing.
• Able to work independently and take initiative, while also being part of a joint office environment with other professionals.
Why This Role Matters:
This role helps maintain the services, vitality, and opportunities in Luseland and surrounding area. It supports business retention and growth, creates momentum for new projects, and strengthens Luseland’s role as a regional hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Term and Compensation:
This is a full-time position located in the Town of Luseland office building. It includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a 6% matched pension plan. The Economic Development Officer reports to the Luseland and District Chamber of Commerce.
Join Us:
If you’re motivated to make a difference in a rural community and are excited about building relationships and supporting business growth, we encourage you to apply.
To Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to: info@ldchamber.com. Applications will be accepted until August 11, 2025. We thank all applicants; however, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.
Rosetown RCMP seize a sword and imitation firearm after flight from police
On July 12, 2025 at approximately 9:05 a.m., Rosetown RCMP received a report of a suspicious male in a parked truck outside a business in Rosetown, SK. The male was believed to be armed.
Officers responded immediately and located the truck driving on Highway #4. Officers activated their vehicle’s emergency equipment and initiated a traffic stop. The truck fled at a high rate of speed, heading south on Highway #4.
Shortly after, officers located the truck parked on an approach approximately 11 kilometres north of Elrose, SK. Officers conducted a traffic stop and a male was arrested without incident.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, officers located and seized a small sword, a bat, and a weapon officers initially believed to be a firearm. After a closer look, investigators determined the weapon to be a BB gun that resembled a pistol, making it impossible
for citizens and police to distinguish the difference between the two types of guns from afar.
As a result of continued investigation, 63-year-old Terry Hanson from Rosetown is charged with:
• one count, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, unauthorized possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon, Section 81(2), Criminal Code;
• one count, flight from police, Section 320.17, Criminal Code,
• one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code; and
• one count, breach of prohibition order, Section 161(4), Criminal Code.
Terry Hanson appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court on July 14, 2025.
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund delivers $1.54M in grants to Saskatchewan communities
A Poolside Park Safety Project in the Town of Kerrobert ($6,946.00) and Safe Steps in the Town of Eston ($14,220.00) are among the road safety enhancements that will be delivered using funding provided in the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund’s latest round of grants.
Sixty-two projects in 61 Saskatchewan communities will receive grants, totalling nearly $1.54 million. Grants in this round range from $853 to $100,000.
“The Government of Saskatchewan and SGI are committed to delivering safer roads for everyone in Saskatchewan,” Minister Responsible for SGI Jeremy Harrison said. “This $1.5 million in provincial grants will enable 61 municipalities and First Nations throughout our province to deliver enhancements to traffic safety in their communities.”
The full list of approved projects and grant amounts can be found on SGI’s website.
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants are awarded to communities twice a year, using proceeds from
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photo speed enforcement. A total of $14.55 million has been awarded to 918 projects in Saskatchewan since the program was established in 2019. Eligible projects must focus on one or more of these traffic safety priorities: speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, occupant protection, intersection safety, aggressive driving, vulnerable road users or medically-at-risk drivers.
Applications are reviewed by a committee made up of representatives from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, the Prince Albert Grand Council, the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Highways and SGI.
Applications are now being accepted for the next round of funding. The deadline for applications is Sept. 30, 2025. For more information and for the full list of approved projects, visit SGI’s website: https:// sgi.sk.ca/community-grants-programs.
Home-based business meets approval
On Monday, July 14, 2025, Town Council had their Regular Meeting.
7.1: The Council of the Town of Kindersley approved the Discretionary Use Application (25-02) for a Discretionary Use at the residence of 8th Street West on the condition that:
• It complies with the Development Standards of Home-Based Businesses pursuant to Section 7.2(1) to (10), of the Zoning Bylaw 02-22.
• The Applicant obtains a Business License from the Town prior to operation, and every year of operation; and
8.1: Council resolved to accept as submitted the list of accounts as paid by the Town of Kindersley in the amount of $1,278,028.90.
9.1: Town Council resolved to approve the Consent Agenda which included the following items for acceptance and filing:
1. Kindersley Regional Park Authority MinutesJune 23, 2025
2. Western Regional Landfill Inc. Minutes - May 27, 2025
3. Kindersley Museum Minutes - July 8, 2025
4. West Central Municipal Government Committee Minutes - June 26, 2025
• That if any of the conditions outlined above are not met with this proposed Home-Based Business, then the permit may not be approved and/or may be revoked.
Minimum Wage Set to Increase October 1
Saskatchewan’s minimum wage is calculated using an indexation formula, which gives equal weight to changes to the Consumer Price Index and Average Hourly Wage for Saskatchewan.
“By raising the minimum wage, we are continuing to support workers and deliver on our commitment to affordability,” Deputy Premier and Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Jim Reiter said. “Saskatchewan’s low personal tax rates continue to make our province a great place to live, work and raise a family.”
In 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan indicated it would make incremental increases to minimum wage which resulted in a 27 per cent increase from
$11.81 per hour to $15 per hour by 2024. With that commitment having been met, the indexation formula is again in place.
In addition to indexation, the 2025-26 Budget delivered on 13 affordability commitments which included reducing income taxes for every resident, family and small business in our province.
“We know the benefits that increasing the minimum wage will have for employees, but we also want to create a balance for employers,” Reiter said. “Over the next few months, we will be working together with the Chambers of Commerce and other key stakeholders to understand the implications of increasing minimum wage for the business community and the impact on Saskatchewan’s economy.”
In Loving Memory of Nola Bonita “Bonnie” Pincemin
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nola Bonita “Bonnie” Pincemin, who left us peacefully on June 18, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, on February 17, 1952, Bonnie was a woman of grace, strength, and kindness.
February 17, 1952 – June 18, 2025
She devoted her life to her family and community, always offering a listening ear, a helping hand, and a warm heart. Known for her fun-loving personality, strong work ethic, and her delicious homecooked meals, Bonnie had a gift for making others feel welcome and cared for. She always had a story to tell, a smile to share, and a deep love for gardening and travel.
Bonnie is survived by her loving husband, Warren, and their children: Kathy (Greg), Brent (Joleen), and Wade (Christine). She was a proud and loving
grandmother to Jaden (Kathy & Greg), Braydon, Blake, and Adele (Brent & Joleen), and Rylan, Brianna, Landen, and Autumn (Wade & Christine). She was also a cherished great-grandmother to Parker, son of Braydon.
Bonnie is lovingly remembered by her siblings Patrick Sullivan, Sandra Green, and Cameron Sullivan, and was predeceased by her parents Margaret (Babe) and Mark Sullivan, her stepfather Jim Smith, and siblings Jay Sullivan and Murray Sullivan.
A Celebration of Life will be held on November 8, 2025, at the Kindersley Cemetery, beginning at 1:00 pm. Luncheon to follow at the Kindersley Inn Ballroom. All family and friends welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you cherish a moment with loved ones in her memory.
Though she may be gone from our sight, Bonnie’s love and legacy will live on in our hearts forever.
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.”
The home-brewed beer
BY KEITH SCHELL
Long before home brewing kits became popular, there were always do-it-yourselfers determined to brew their own adult beverages, aiming to have a little fun and save some money on beer or other alcoholic spirits. Many years ago, my grandma on my mother’s side had an aunt and uncle who brewed their own beer. When Grandma, Grandpa, and the kids visited them in the far north for a week of summer vacation, brewing their own beer became part of the grand social event of the week.
Our mother recalls the big potato pot on the stove cooking the barley, and the happy conversations in the kitchen surrounded by family as the women worked and gossiped while the men sat around the kitchen table telling tall tales and occasionally taste-testing the barley concoction. Meanwhile, the kids played underfoot as the big potato pot bubbled on the stove. When it was finally finished, they would put the freshly made beer into washed-out ginger ale bottles, capping them with corks, and store the beer for a few weeks to carbonate.
After supper, Grandma’s aunt would go into their previously stored reserves and get out enough ‘barley pops’ for the grown-ups to enjoy as they socialized for the evening. Because the contents of the stored bottles were under pressure, the foam would often come pouring out of the top when they were uncorked, and the corks would sometimes pop off with such force that they almost bounced off the ceiling!
To manage this, they usually dug out a large pot from the cupboard with a handle on one side and a spout on the other, setting it on the table to pour the pressurized contents into after opening the bottles. This way, they could save as much beer as possible for drinking that night.
However, the contents were usually under such pressure that if they opened the bottles too far away from the pot, the foam would spill out and end up all over the place before they could get it into the pot, similar to opening a champagne bottle. Everyone had to move quickly to get as much beer into the pot as they could. The men-folk in the family could move pretty fast when they were trying to save their beer! Once all the bottles for the evening were emptied into the pot, they would then evenly dole out the contents into everyone’s glasses. As much a social occasion as anything else, the week of vacation and visitation was always a happy time for kinfolk
to catch up, reconnect, and share a few homemade pints together.
A good friend of mine once told me a story about his own father and a buddy brewing their own beer on an old hotplate in the family basement. Wanting to have a little fun and save money, they followed all the directions they had for brewing beer. When they deemed it ready for bottling, they capped it in old beer bottles washed out from previous weekends of socializing and stored it in the basement to let it properly age.
They were supposed to let it carbonate for two or three weeks, but one Sunday, maybe a week in, they were completely out of beer, and all the beer stores were closed on Sundays back then. They decided they could no longer wait for their concoction to properly age and made the decision to drink their handiwork right then and there.
With the anticipation of master brewers sampling a fresh new batch, they held a couple of bottles over the kitchen sink to catch the spillage and proceeded to open them. As the foam rushed out of the top, they quickly took a sampling sip of their new barley creation. By all accounts, it tasted horrible! But when you’re poor, you eat your mistakes, if you know what I mean, and following the philosophy of ‘waste not, want not,’ they toasted each other and proceeded to down the remainder of their skunky-tasting beer. Since it didn’t make them sick, they considered it a success! Hey, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right? And since one beer is never enough to quench the thirst of the serious beer drinker, they opened up all of their homemade witches’ brew over the kitchen sink, toasted each other, braced themselves, and quaffed their horrible-tasting home-brewed beer until it was finally all gone.
More recently, my late best friend once tried brewing his own beer, buying a home brewing kit and doing everything from scratch. While the end result tasted a little skunky but was certainly drinkable, the time and effort he spent making it did not really justify the results. In his opinion, you would have to be a serious hobbyist and devote significant time and effort to make it worth your while. While it was fun to try once, it was just easier and less time-consuming for him to go to the beer store and simply buy whatever brand he wanted.
Some current-day adult alcohol aficionados will keep trying to brew their own home beverages in an attempt to have a little fun and save a little money, but honestly, I don’t think that any of the major brewers and the emerging microbrewery industries in the country are going to have much to worry about.
But hey, it’s always fun to have a hobby! Cheers!
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Keith Schell
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COLEVILLE
AUGUST 12 & 13
• Introducing Art In The Park (All Ages) 1:00-4:00 PM. Register by emailing: Leinadillabaugh@gmail.com. Please include child’s name, and age.
DENZIL
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 & 10
• Denzil Community Days! Sports Grounds and Booth Open 11:00 AM each day. Admission by donation.Bones Tournament (Saturday), Antique Tractor Pulls (both days at noon), Parade (Saturday 11 AM). Much more!
ESTON
- Eston Wheatland Centre Chase the Ace - Draws every Wednesday at the Centre. Ticket sales 4-7 PM. Draw at 7:30 PM. See our Facebook page for details. Lic#LR240086 - 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.
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, JULY 23
• Kerrobert & District Wildlife Federation Fish Fry at the Curling Rink parking lot 5:30-7:30 PM. $25/plate. Must sign up at Reddi Mart, C-Store, Golf Course or contact Marli at 306-834-4440. Deadline: July 8th.
THURSDAY, JULY 24
• Farmer’s Market at the Senior’s Hall from 10 AM - 2 PM.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
• Gumball Rally / Show & Shine.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
• Kerrobert Library presents Saskatchewan Science Centre - Real Science. Real Fun! 1:00-4:00 PM. This year prepare to explore around the world! Our Summer Outreach Program will have youth diving deep into the ocean, heading into space and travelling the world to learn more about the science that is out there! This program is geared for kids Grades K-6. Please pre-register by contacting the Library.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
• Country in the Courtyard Fundraiser featuring Cole Patton & The Blackjacks 5:30 PM at the Kerrobert & District Health Care Facility Courtyard. Selling hotdogs, ice cream treats, pop and water (cash only). The evnt is a fundraiser in support of programming for the LTC Recreational Department.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
• Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society presents An Elegant Evening in the Courtyard - 105th Birthday Celebration! Cocktails, Snacks, Tours, Music, Fun!
- MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2:00-4:00 PM. Contact Gail Wiebe for more information 306-834-7068.
- Pool is OPEN! Check FB or contact the Pool for more info 306-834-2610. Aquasize Wednesday & Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM.
- Walk This Way with Lao Thursdays at the PCC from 9:3010:30 AM. Everyone is welcome and it’s FREE.
- Ladies Golf Tuesday at 5:30 PM. Mens Night Thursdays at 5:30 PM. Call to register 306-834-2497.
KINDERSLEY
JULY 21-25
• Kindersley Christian Fellowship “Step Right Up” Vacation Bible School (Ages 4-12) Preschool & Elementary Groups. Junior Leader (13-16). $20/day per child. See their Facebook page for details.
THURSDAY, JULY 24
• Sask Express presents Lost in a Musical at the WCEC. Doors open 6:30 PM. Show at 7:00 PM. Tickets: $10/Kids; $20/Adults; $40/family. Cash only. Available at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 25 & 26
• Norm Neigum Memorial World Series of Mud & Dirt Drags at the East Forty Motorplex. Gates open Friday at 4:00 PM - events start at 6:00 PM. Gates open Saturday at 1:00 PMevents start at 3:00 PM. For more info or to volunteer please contact Shayne at 306-460-7095.
FRIDAY, JULY 25 - SUNDAY, JULY 27
• Kindersley Claybusters Registered Trap Shoot at the Kindersley Wildlife Federation Shooting Range starting at 1:00 PM on Friday. For info please contact Dan Kachmarski at 306-463-7207.
- Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 1:30 PM at 401 - 4th Ave West (New Life Church). Everyone 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 meets Monday & Wednesday evenings 7:009:00 PM at the outdoor courts (in the Curling Rink if inclement weather). Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. Our club is a part of Pathway To Wellness. More info call Teresa Knight 306-460-7304.
- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.
- 365 Kindersley Air Cadets meet Thursday evenings at the Kindersley Museum. No charge to be a member, youth ages 12-18, must be a Canadian resident. Contact Ian Kehrer via text at 306-460-0057 or Sheila Kehrer via text 306-6049044. Come Fly With Us!
• Every Saturday: Mom N Tots Morning 10:00 - 10:30 AM
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at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Registration required: Kindersleymusic@outlook.com
• Every Tuesday: Community Badminton 6:30 - 9:00 PM at Westberry School. Everybody welcome.
LEADER
SATURDAY, JULY 26
• Leader & District Area Bus Tours. Lunch included. A full day bus tour of Leader and district area. Visit the Great Sandhills Museum, Dean Francis Art Gallery, the Great Sandhills, historic Blumenfeld Church, Estuary Hutterite Colony and so much more. Tickets available on Eventbrite or call 306628-3868.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
• Leader & District Area Bus Tours. Lunch included. A full day bus tour of Leader and district area. Visit the Great Sandhills Museum, Dean Francis Art Gallery, the Great Sandhills, historic Blumenfeld Church, Estuary Hutterite Colony and so much more. Tickets available on Eventbrite or call 306628-3868.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
• Summer Picnic 1:00-4:00 PM at the Leader Town Park. Old fashioned races, facepainting and more.
LUSELAND
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
• Luseland Farmer’s Market 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Luseland Pioneer Club (601 Grand Avenue). Fresh Produce, Fresh Baking and much ore. Lunch will be prepared by the Luseland Pioneer Club.
- The Luseland Homecoming Hall will be available for indoor walking on TUESDAY & THURSDAY mornings. Please pick up the key at the Town Office to unlock the door. Silver collection at the door.
- The Luseland Library Art Gallery is currently showcasing beautiful embroidery and needlecraft artwork created by members of Luseland’s Embroidery Guild and local artists.
Recurring events at The Luseland Pioneers Club: PUBLIC
- Every Monday 2:00-4:00 PM Coffee
- Last Monday of the month 2:00-4:00 PM Pie ’n Ice Cream
MEMBERS
- Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon, Coffee, Pool, Cards, Visiting
- Tuesday 1:00-4:00 PM Cards
- Tuesday 7:00-10:00 PM Games
- Wednesday 1:00-4:00 PM Cards
- Thursday 1:00-4:00 PM Cards
- Third Friday of the month Birthday Lunch at noon.
MAJOR
- MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2:00-4:00 PM. Contact Gail Wiebe for more information 306-834-7068.
SCEPTRE
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, JULY 30 & 31
• Great Sandhills Museum presents Artist Days. Come stop in and see some great local talented artists and during your visit take a moment to enjoy viewing the many varieties of unique historical Canadian collections that the museum has to offer. For more details call or text Brenda 306-628-8030.
- The great Sandhills Museum is hosting the travelling digital interactive exhibition “Ace Academy; Flight Experience” produced by the Canada Aviation and Space Museum until July 27th. Phone 306-623-4345 or email gshm@sasktel.net for more information.
SMILEY SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
• Smiley United Church is celebrating 100 years! Service at 3:00 PM. Program and potluck supper to follow. Meat will be supplied. Everyone is welcome. For more info contact Rella at 306-838-4213.
