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Len Sauverwald recalls
his years of making music with
BY JOAN JANZEN
KERROBERT— Len Sauverwald’s eyes light up when he recalls bygone days of playing with The Belltones, a band that entertained in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
The 91-year-old resident of Pioneers Haven in Kerrobert was born on the family farm located between Kerrobert and Luseland in December 1933.
“I was the last one to be born on the farm,” he said. “My dad’s mom was the midwife for the district.”
Len had seven siblings, although two of his brothers died at a young age. He grew up on a mixed farm
The Belltones
with plenty of pigs, chickens and cows to milk. The family sold cream for $8/cream can, and eggs sold for only 3 cents a dozen.
“We were very poor, but we enjoyed sitting around the table and singing. Mom would harmonize, and that’s where I learned to harmonize,” he explained.
In 1942 Len and two of his siblings sang at the amateur hours in Kerrobert and Luseland. “We won in both places and then went to Saskatoon to compete,” Len said. The competition was a fundraiser for Tuberculosis.
Len Sauverwald from Kerrobert shared his many memories of singing with the band The Belltones.
PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
THE BELLTONES: L-R: Len Sauverwald, Wilf Lindeman, Mel Mullin, Steve Brandon, Mike Senger, Leona Halter, and Lawrence Halter.
...Belltones
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As well as learning how to harmonize, the family all learned to play instruments. Len learned how to play the guitar.
The siblings, along with some friends, formed an orchestra in the 1950s. “Adrienne sang harmony with me, and Ken sang a good soprano,” he said. They played for the Kinsmen in Kerrobert every Saturday night for a grand total of $15/night. Somehow, they managed to buy all their instruments with the money they saved from playing for dances.
In 1965, Lawrence Halter formed The Belltones. Lawrence and Len were joined by Lawrence’s wife Leona and Mel Mullins, all of Kerrobert, and Mike Senger of Tramping Lake. Later the band also included Steve Brandon and Wilf Lindeman of Tramping Lake. The band members played with various other bands prior to joining The Belltones.
“We were a German band and played German music … polkas and waltzes,” he said. “Me and Lawrence were the vocalists. People liked our country and oldtime music.” Once again, Len was harmonizing. Many people have fond memories of learning to dance to the music of The Belltones.
They enjoyed entertaining for weddings, anniver-
saries and other functions in Kerrobert and district, and in parts of Alberta. They made many friends along their travels and found playing for friends a most satisfying hobby.
“We used to go to Lawrence’s place and practice,” he recalled. Then the band would head out to perform. “We usually played from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Then it was time to go home.”
“My brother Ken had a show in Arizona; he sang with Mini Pearl. He more or less put us on the map,” Len recalled. Mini Pearl was an American comedian and country singer who appeared at the Grand Ole Opry.
Later on, the band recorded an album in the Kerrobert Hotel. “Rick Orr from Saskatoon came out to do the recording right in Kerrobert.”
The album cover says: “For Variety in Dance Music dance to The Belltones - Vol. 1”. “The cover photo was taken in Unity,” he said. “We sold 2100 albums. I sold most of my records in Provost. They loved that German music.”
“It seems like I was in the band all my life. Unfortunately, I’m the only one left from the Belltones,” Len said. But he has his Belltones album and many good memories from his years of making music.
SIBLINGS: (L-R) Adrienne, Ken, Len, Bill, Eileen, John and their parents Pauline and Philip Sauverwald.
PHOTO KERROBERT HISTORY BOOK
PICKLEBALL, ANYONE? The Kindersley Curling Rink
season. The club has about 30 members but are
Graham, Brent
Anna
been
Barry
New pickleball courts in the curling rink
KINDERSLEY — Curling might be done for the season, but the Kindersley Curling Rink has now been converted to five new pickleball courts!
The Town of Kindersley supplied the paint for the project and the Public Works team prepped the concrete, painted the lines and the kitchen area of the courts, while the “Pickleball Painters” held work bees to finish the project.
“A big thank you for the Curling Club for allow-
ing us to paint 5 courts so our vision of a pickleball venue could happen,” said pickleball member, Teresa Knight.
If you want to learn more about pickleball, games are on the outdoor courts when the weather permits and inside the curling rink when needed. Pickleball is held Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. For anyone wanting more information on how to become involved, call or text Teresa at 306-460-7304.
has
transformed into 5 new pickleball courts for the summer
always looking for more. Pictured are (back row l-r) Al Witt, Jesse
Poletz,
Ditson. (middle row) Teresa Knight, Lorraine Close, Kalyn Edmunds. (front row) Mylene Harlick,
Polsfut. PHOTOS KINDERSLEY PICKLEBALL
OPINION: Canadians are asking questions
BY JOAN JANZEN
Teachers love asking questions, so here are a few clever responses from their students. Teacher: “If you got $20 from five people, what do you get?” Student: “A new bike.”
Teacher: “If I had seven apples in one hand and six oranges in the other, what would I have?” Student: “Big hands.”
Meanwhile, the Finance Minister’s recent announcement had Canadians asking why there will be no spring budget this year. After the government announced it would release a fall economic statement and a budget in 2026, numerous comments were made about failing to deliver on a campaign promise to “deliver a plan.” The Prime Minister quickly backtracked and announced that there would be a budget in the fall after all.
A Canadian Minute newsletter reminded Canadians of stalled negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, which led to a postal strike. A report from the government-appointed Industrial Inquiry Commission suggested that parttime employees should be allowed to work weekends and during the week and that door-to-door delivery to homes should be ended to improve finances. The report also warned that Canada Post is effectively bankrupt.
Speaking of bankruptcy, a headline from a May 13th CBC article reads: “London, Ontario cricket plant ordered into receivership amid $41 million debt
bill to creditor.” Ryan from Northern Perspective noted the cricket plant was funded through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to the tune of $35 million in federal funding.
A Farm Credit Canada application reported the plant was unable to replicate the harvest methodology developed in Austin, Texas.
I read a Healthline article from 2021 that promoted cricket consumption as an environmentally friendly, easily digestible source of protein and “an easy to produce source of nutrients.” Apparently, crickets are not as easy to produce as they thought.
Ryan said there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is that millions of our tax dollars went down the drain; the good news is that we don’t have to eat bugs. Meanwhile, every summer, there are plenty of crickets on the prairies.
A Government of Alberta report noted crickets eat mosquito eggs, larvae and pupae, and are an important predator of grasshoppers, destroying up to fifty
percent of them in some areas. So, if you don’t love mosquitoes and grasshoppers, you may be thankful for crickets.
Meanwhile, the Saskatchewan Minute news report noted the Saskatchewan Government’s newly launched Low Productivity and Reactivation Oil Well Program (LPRP). LPRP offers a royalty structure to companies that reactivate inactive or low-producing wells. The province’s goal is to reach 600,000 barrels per day, generate $21 million in royalty revenue, reduce inactive wells, and extend the life of existing assets.
The Canadian Minute newsletter also reported Canada imposed new 25% tariffs on $60 billion worth of US goods, but the Canadian government also quietly introduced exemptions. According to Oxford Economics, exemptions for products in Canadian manufacturing, processing and food and beverage packaging brought the real rate of retaliation down to nearly zero.
Northern Perspective reported that the United States Surtax Remission Order was issued on April 16, 2025, and publicly announced in the Canada Gazette on May 7, 2025. The Liberals claim they did inform Canadians, but it was posted behind a pay wall, which is why the majority of Canadians were not aware of the exemptions prior to the election.
Ryan from Northern Perspective said, “The Prime Minister publicly told everybody that he has all these tariffs in place and he was adding more tar-
iffs, despite the fact most of those were going to be exempt. On this occasion, he decided not to have a publicly filmed session of him signing this order in council because it completely contradicts every single thing he said about the United States and the tariffs and what we were doing in response. There were no tariffs as of April 16, 2025. Any company that wanted to apply for an exemption could receive it.”
Nevertheless from April 17 right up until the election the Prime Minister was claiming “We’ll fight back with counter tariffs that are causing maximum damage, and my government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect.” So was ‘elbows up’ just a new political dance? That’s a good question, and Ryan had a few more questions. He asked if the friendly visit between the President and Prime Minister was because none of the American goods were having tariffs charged on them. “The Prime Minister said in his campaign there is going to be $20 billion in extra revenue that he would incorporate into his platform. This was projected from tariff revenue. Maybe that’s why the federal budget is delayed?” Ryan asked.
A continual onslaught of news clips and announcements has caused Canadians to ask questions. They are seeking informative and honest answers.
Pop89: We are the soil
BY MADONNA HAMEL
I admit to slipping into a style of talking that gives over to unconsidered emotional responses. Sometimes, I attribute it to my astrological sign: hey, I’m an Aries! Or I explain that my psychological and physiological heritage is to blame.
In fact, when I moved to Quebec City, where I lived for a dozen years, I experienced a strange sense of belonging, accompanied by a sense of relief that I was not a weirdo, just Latin! As my friend Guy explained: “The Quebecois are the Latins of the cold climate! You can’t really understand Quebeckers until you’ve spent a winter here.”
By the same token, I’d say: You can’t really understand Canadians until you’ve spent a full year in Quebec, watching how the seasons are handled and celebrated, basking in the crazed euphoria of that first warm evening when Spring finally arrives. Joining everyone as they rush outside, refusing to go back indoors until next winter.
Then again, when I moved to the prairie, I found another approach, just as Canadian, to life and its challenges and unforeseen circumstances: “Hunker down and get ‘er done.” It’s not like people don’t have opinions or insights; they just don’t feel the need to impress them upon everyone in a state of euphoria!
I arrived and expressed my well-researched opinions at coffee row while the farmers and ranchers silently drank their ultra-weak coffees. I brought my urban-formed itself to the country, claiming to be open and accepting but acting pretty damn smart. There is a difference between smart and wise. Between theory and practice, and the longer I live on the prairie the longer I realize, this is not a culture of the-
BOOK REVIEW
The Good Soldier”
By Nir Yaniv
Published by Shadowpaw Press REVIEW BY KELLI WORTON
People always say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but it was the cover that first drew me to The Good Soldier. An obvious mockery of war propaganda posters that boldly proclaim unstoppable military power and the imminent defeat of all enemies while also featuring images of ideal soldiers (I’m looking at you, North Korea), The Good Soldier’s cover instead shows a jubilant, chubby soldier riding a missile while holding a grinning, fluffy white dog. It’s a pretty good indication of what you’ll find inside: an absurd, yet blistering satire of military culture and war. The meaning of the dog is revealed in due course. The jubilant soldier in question is the book’s extremely unlikely hero, Pre-Private Fux (yes, really), a recent recruit to the United Planets’ Imperial Navy, stationed aboard the spacecraft UPS Spitz. He’s an idiot, second-class, a fact confirmed by the police on his home planet Bohemia IV, and noted on his ID. As he causes one incident after another on the UPS Spitz, he’s quickly labelled a menace; in the first five chapters alone, medical devices are broken, officers are in-
ory but of practice.
Many people have no language for their experiences, they just live them. If I ask about any spiritual encounters they might have out on the wild prairie, te response to my unwelcome prying is a shrug. There is almost a taboo against putting such things into words. As one rancher friend said, with much exasperation, after I tried to express my deep sense of relief and release and alignment with some Great Mystery while on The Butte: “We feel things. We just. Don’t. Talk about it.”
I don’t mean to denigrate my own spiritual experience, but I’m learning what prairie people already know: you can chase away these personal encounters with too much talk. This may be due to the reserved nature of this territory’s immigrant heritage: Norwegian, Swedish and German. But the village was originally French. With a touch of Russian and Belgian diaspora as well. Not to mention the ever-present Cree, Nakota, Lakota and Dakota and Metis ancestry.
I’m not about to claim that everyone here is the salt and light of the earth. All the churches that were once here, including the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, are closed. Empty. I can’t say what people do in place of a faith practice, but I concur with the new Pope’s words: “ A lack of faith is often tragically accompanied by the loss of meaning in life, the neglect of mercy, appalling violations of human dignity.”
In his inauguration and at his first general audience, the Pope chose words about words: “Disarm our words, and we will disarm our world.” In his first public address, he retold the parable of the sower. But first, he defined what a parable is! An etymologist pope, how great is that! After all, defining our terms helps us avoid misunderstandings.
“The term “parable” comes from the Greek verb “paraballein”, he told us, “which means: to throw in front of. The parable throws before me a word that provokes me and prompts me to question myself.”
He then goes on to say that the seed being thrown
jured, and forklifts are lost to space. None of this will do; the Imperial Navy is at war, their enemy a mysteriously undefined army of insects, and Fux is putting the Navy’s careful order in jeopardy. Commanding officers Lieutenant Lipton, Lieutenant Commander Doctor Nightingale, and Commander Kapust plot between themselves to shuffle him from one unit to
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is the word. “And what is this terrain? This soil?” he asks. “It is our heart. It is us.” How important are words? His answer is clear: “The word provokes every reality.”
In one week the Pope has blown away the notion, enforced and maintained by so many in the press, that to get heard and seen and respected you have to be outrageous, gimmicky, to be a top story “you have to bleed to lead.” But that belief is just a paradigm, and paradigms can be shifted and broken if need be.
But we have to WANT to “break the paradigm of war”, of warring sides. Some people thrive on misunderstandings- their antennae only picks up possible contentious comments, not possible communal moments. Why? Perhaps because contentiousness is less intimate and intimacy is too vulnerable? The words of the new Pope suggest that having faith in something bigger than us allows us to feel safe in our vulnerability.
One thing is for certain: we CAN shift from tense to relaxed, from negative to positive, from hostile to civil if we so choose. In one week the Pope has changed the tone and raised the tenor of encountering the world with calm, a caring and careful use of language, and unmistakable dignity.
Maybe the man’s nature or character is calm, even shy, as some say. But more likely, it’s his formation, the habits and vows that helped him train to become a decent, considerate person who thinks before speaking.
I know I need to ask myself before stating my views: How important is it? I have a few battles in life worth fighting so I have to choose wisely, because life is where I put my time and energy and as I get older I have less of both.
If we are the soil, I don’t want - through watching too many videos and tweets and clips of loose-talking politicians and celebrities - to become a toxic terrain. I don’t want my words or seeds to be cheap and empty. Most of all, I want the seeds of kindness and love to find nourishment and a place to grow in my soil.
another, all worrying about the damage he will cause to their own positions. Early on, fanatical Ensign Berserker states that Fux is “a subversive element if ever I saw one,” and as Fux begins to unexpectedly make unexpected friends in unexpected places, things begin to unexpectedly change on board the Spitz. What will this lead to?
The Good Soldier is a fantastically entertaining Sci Fi romp that hilariously exposes issues in the military and highlights the futility of war. Yaniv uses this cast of ridiculous characters to capably mock everything from the poor quality of military food and the cramped quarters, to the absurdity of regulations, the danger of mindlessly following protocol, and the incompetence of commanding officers. As the incorruptible Fux bumbles through his time aboard the Spitz, he also unintentionally exposes the illusions of truth, power, and control, to highly amusing results. I found myself smiling constantly at the cleverness of The Good Soldier. Fux is an agent of chaos, yes, but if you want change, sometimes chaos is necessary. The message is clear: Fux might not be the hero we want, but he’s the hero we need.
Don’t miss the appendix at the back of the book, which offers translations of character names and explanations of references to literature and pop culture that you might have missed.
This book is available at your local bookstore or from www.Skbooks.Com
Flagg touted as can’t-miss NBA star
BY BRUCE PENTON
Even if you’re only a casual fan of U.S. college basketball, you’ve probably heard of Cooper Flagg, who will be the No. 1 selection in the June 25 National Basketball Association draft.
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
Just as golf fans had heard of a young Tiger Woods prior to his big splash on the PGA Tour in 1996; just as Canadian hockey fans were well aware of the junior hockey exploits of Wayne Gretzky in the mid-1970s; just as basketball fans knew all about Michael Jordan before he hit the hardwood in the NBA in the 1980s, the name Cooper Flagg is as famous as any North American amateur athlete these days.
Still only 18 years of age, Flagg graduated high school a year early, enrolled at Duke University as a 17-year-old and dominated the U.S. college hoop scene like no other in his rookie season.
He won every major national player of the year award, and led the Blue Devils to a 35-4 record and a berth in March Madness’s Final Four. (They lost 70–67 to Houston.)
“His highlights, his statistics, the ways he impacted the game on both ends of the floor, really in every category, was off the charts — as good of a freshman season that a guy has had here,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer told the Associated Press.
Dallas Mavericks, who made major headlines during the season by trading their superstar guard, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers, had the bingo balls bounce in their favour in the NBA draft lottery and give them the No. 1 pick. Naturally, it will be
The name Cooper Flagg is as famous as any North American amateur athlete these days.
Flagg, team officials said.
Flagg, who grew up in Maine in a basketball-crazy family (both his parents played college hoops), averaged 19.2 points per game with Duke this year, grabbed 7.5 rebounds per game and had 4.2 assists.
While being selected No. 1 is no guarantee of success, most analysts who study the NBA are expecting Flagg to be a star. “His ball-handling, playmaking and ability to function as a finisher are far superior to Risacher’s skill,” wrote Morten Stig Jensen of yahoo.com, referring to last year’s No. 1 overall choice, forward Zaccharie Risacher of the Atlanta Hawks. He’s slightly inferior to the 2023 No. 1 pick, Frenchman Victor Wenbenyama, of San Antonio Spurs, but power forward Paolo Banchero, another former Duke player who went No. 1 to Orlando in 2022, isn’t as good a prospect as Flagg, wrote Stig Jensen.
The draft is often a crapshoot. In 1984, Jordan didn’t get picked until selection No. 3, waiting while Akeem Olajuwon went to the Houston Rockets at No. 1 and 7-foot-1 Sam Bowie was picked by Portland Trail Blazers at No. 2. Olajuwon went on to have a starry career in the NBA while Bowie, plagued by injuries, averaged only 10.9 points per game in 10 seasons.
History tells us Cooper Flagg being picked No. 1 by Dallas is by no means a slam dunk, but the Mavs are expecting their top pick to be more like Jordan, less like Bowie.
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “I just was watching Terminator 2, where the T-1000 becomes so brittle that with each movement, part of his body breaks.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Kerrobert Public Notice Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Kerrobert (Town) intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 995-14, known as The Zoning Bylaw (ZB).
INTENT: The proposed amendment would increase the maximum floor area for accessory buildings from 83.6 m2 (900 ft2) to 111.48 m² (1,200 ft²) in both the Residential District – R1 and the Residential Multiple Dwelling District – R2, provided the accessory buildings are compliant with the balance of the regulations of the ZB.
AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the R1 and R2 Districts would be affected by the proposed amendment.
REASON: A development permit application has been received proposing a private garage [a residential accessory building] greater than the current prescribed maximum of 83.6 m2 (900 ft2); said application cannot be approved as it would contravene the regulations of the ZB. Upon receipt of the application, administration performed an inventory of existing garages and found that numerous garages exceeded the prescribed maximum size. The Town further notes a demand trend over the past ~25 years for larger garages within the Town. As such it is considering increasing the maximum allowable floor area for accessory buildings to accommodate these circumstances and factors.
PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaws at the Town office during regular office hours, excluding statutory holidays. Draft copies of the proposed bylaws are available from the Town office (hard copy at cost). Copy of the draft bylaw is also available for public viewing here: https://kerrobert.ca/ public-notices/. The Town office is located at 433 Manitoba Avenue, PO Box 558, Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0.
PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Town office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. If intending to make an in-person representation, please contact the Town office. Council will also consider written comments received by the undersigned by June 10, 2025. For additional information, please contact (306) 834-2361 or cao@kerrobert.ca
Issued at the Town of Kerrobert this 14th day of May, 2025.
Tara Neumeier – CAO – Town of Kerrobert
Anyone else just think of Joel Embiid of the 76ers?”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “United Football League’s Samson Nacua slaps a fan at a UFL game. That is shocking. There is a United Football League?”
• Comedy guy Torben Rolfsen of Vancouver, after coach Rick Tocchet and the Canucks went their separate ways. “Some people are calling for the return of John Tortorella. Well, at least one guy who runs a gas station in Point Roberts.”
• Ontario columnist Keith Schell, on the Utah NHL team’s new name, Mammoth: “I think they missed a glorious marketing opportunity by not naming their team the ‘Stormin’ Mormons’.”
• Another one from Schell: ““Since the new Pope grew up a Chicago White Sox fan, I wonder how long it will take him to send the team a box of St. Jude medals, the patron saint of lost and hopeless causes.”
• Super 70s Sports, on Pete Rose: “He’s already enshrined in the Gambling, Nacho Helmet, and Bad Haircut Halls of Fame.”
• Headline at TheBeaverton.com: “Leafs jersey thrown onto ice gets by Toronto’s defence and into the back of their net.”
• TheBeaverton.com continues to pick on the Leafs: “‘One day I’ll be dead and I won’t have to watch this team,’ thinks Leafs fan to cheer himself up.”
• Gary Van Sickle of golf website The First Call, on whether the PGA could create as much drama as this year’s Masters: “A White Sox fan is now the Pope so, yes, anything is possible.”
• Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: “Memo to Anthony Santander: It’s almost June. Time to start hitting, isn’t it?”
• Headline at fark.com: “The NFL schedules TV games accordingly after learning the people love to tune in to watch the Cowboys lose.”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
NOTICE - INTENT TO ADOPT AN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN & ZONING BYLAW
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the R.M. of Clinworth No. 230 intends to consider the adoption of a new Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 1 – 2025 and Zoning Bylaw, Bylaw No. 2 – 2025 pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007.
Intent
The Official Community Plan (OCP) will help direct and manage growth and development in the R.M. of Clinworth No. 230. This document defines, directs and evaluates and guides Council in making development and land-use decisions. The objectives and policies address the future requirements and direction for growth of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and municipal land-uses. The Zoning Bylaw is the complementary regulatory document that implements the policies contained in the OCP.
Affected Lands
The proposed OCP and Zoning Bylaw encompass all properties within the municipality of the R.M. of Clinworth No. 230.
Public Inspection
The document and maps of the OCP and Zoning Bylaw may be viewed at the R.M. of Clinworth No. 230 located at 128 Kingsway Street, Sceptre, SK S0N 2H0. These documents may be examined by any person without payment of fees between 8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, up to and including June 18, 2025.
Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Administrator for a cost of $25.00. Any questions about these documents can be directed to the R.M. office.
Public Hearing
The council will hear all submissions respecting the proposed OCP and Zoning Bylaw on: June 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the R.M. Council Chambers Council will hear all persons who are present at the meeting and wish to speak to this matter They will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned on or before June 18, 2025.
Issued at the R.M. of Clinworth No. 230 this 20th day of May 2025.
R.M.
Krista Loudon Administrator,
of Clinworth No. 230
The RM of Kindersley Invites You to Our OPEN HOUSE
Wed., June 11 11 AM - 1 PM
Tour our new facility and and take the opportunity to welcome our new ADMINISTRATOR TERESA RICHARDS and chat with the rest of our staff and Council.
Come On In to Our
A Luncheon Brisket will be generously sponsored by Pro-Bilt Structures Ltd. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
A BIG THANK YOU to family and friends for all the texts, phone calls, cards, gifts and flowers and hugs on my special birthday. It will be a day long remembered.
Also a special thank you to Mayor Ken Francis for flowers, card and to Anna Polsfot for taking pictures, and Jeremy Patzer, Member of Parliament, for the visit and good wishes.
Thanks also to Premier Scott Moe for the certificate of recognition of 100 years, and letters from Kim Gartner, MLA and Her Honour Bernadette McIntyre, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. All were very much appreciated.
Retta Thompson
Eston seniors become more physically active
BY JOAN JANZEN
ESTON — The community of Eston has been offered the opportunity to become more physically active. Interested participants met at the AGT Community Centre on May 27th to find out more about the weekly program and its schedule offered by Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).
On Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 PM, people of all levels of fitness and ability will meet for an hour at 332 - 3rd St. West. Continuing Care Assistant Lao Jr Chua-Lao will be leading the exercise class.
Lao was trained at a Forever In Motion Course. Jocelyn Perlinger, an exercise therapist with SHA and Pathway to Wellness, will also help guide Lao on how to lead the class.
The community walking/exercise program is for anyone to help adopt a healthier lifestyle by increasing their
physical activity. “It involves walking and chair exercise for one hour,” Lao explained. “It’s appropriate for all ages and there’s no cost to join.”
The class is a weekly ongoing program, running throughout all the seasons. “The goal of the team is to reduce the number of seniors going to long term care,” she explained. Physical activity is one of the key elements needed to meet that goal. It’s also a good opportunity to get together with friends and neighbours who are all getting more active together.
Residents and staff at Caleb Village celebrated Caleb’s 16th Anniversary Friday afternoon, May 23rd. The festivities included anniversary cake and entertainment provided by Brian Swan and his band.
PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
Sip,
sip, hooray! It was high tea time at the Great Sandhills Museum!
BY JOAN JANZEN
SCEPTRE — The Great Sandhills Museum in Sceptre held its first High Tea on Saturday afternoon, May 24th. “This High Tea is our first attempt at hosting an event like this,” said Marj Boylan, one of the six museum board members. “We thought we would try it to see if it is something that would interest people in this area.” The board members provided the tea and lunch, and two young ladies from Medicine Hat helped decorate and organize.
A week prior to the event, the museum received sixty-two registrations
from people ranging in age from seven to 96. It was obvious that it would interest people of all ages in the area.
A senior lady said she had over a dozen summer and winter hats of her own. But for anyone who didn’t bring a hat, the museum had several chests full of them for guests to select a hat to wear for the afternoon. There was a hat to go with every costume that came through the doors.
All the guests were provided with beverages, tea, sandwiches, scones, and sweets. The highlight was the judging of the best tea party outfit and the awarding of additional prizes at the end of the afternoon.
Best dressed prize went to Janice Wiste from Liebenthal, who wore her mom’s hat which had been purchased from Eatons years ago.
Everyone had fun at the Great Sandhill Museum’s High Tea. PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
Picking a hat to wear for the afternoon was a lot of fun!
Sherry Miller from Leader placed second in the best costume contest.
The oldest guest present was Tina Both, aged 96 years. Tina accepted her gift with a gloved hand.
This mother-daughter duo wore matching dresses to the tea.
7-year-old Callie Orrin (left) and Rhea Krein were the two youngest guests in attendance. Their dresses were made by their great grandma.
Morghie Flaterud also earned a prize for her costume. She chose to wear a purple dress which she had custom made some years ago.
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Experience the thrill of rodeo with the Canadian Cowboys Association!
Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA) rodeos are riding into the 62nd season! It is time to get ready, saddle-up and hold on tight as the sport of rodeo is available from April to October 2025 at many communities throughout the Prairies. The rodeo season is off to an exciting start! With events like the Brandon Royal Manitoba Winter Fair and Rodeo, Tisdale Rambler Rodeo, and North Battleford Kinsmen Rodeo already in full swing, the energy is high. Now, as we gear up for the Kindersley Rodeo in Saskatchewan on May 29, 30 & 31, we extend our best wishes to all the incredible competitors set to take in the arena.
Rodeo is a celebration of skill, tradition, and the western way of life. Steeped in history, our rodeo brings together the finest cowboys and cowgirls from Canada, Western States, New Zealand, Australia and Mexico – all displaying sheer talent and determination. You and your family might be captivated by the thrill of bull and bronc riding, or the precision of team roping, or the speed of barrel racing – there is an ex-
citing experience for the whole family.
bull riding, breakaway roping, along with thrilling junior ladies barrel racing, novice steer riding, and novice bull riding. The finest cowboys and cowgirls will showcase their incredible skills, delivering the best rodeo experience.
These unforgettable events are made possible thanks to the dedication of our sponsors and volunteers. We welcome sponsors to partner with the Canadian Cowboys Association, offering your community and business the opportunity to be part of the largest and most thrilling rodeo events throughout the Prairie Provinces. Interested in joining us? Simply contact our office, rodeo@ canadiancowboys.ca and we’ll be happy to connect with you.
Over four action-packed days, you’ll witness top-tier talent competing in all the classic rodeo events: saddle bronc, bareback, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, ladies barrel racing,
Remember to mark your calendar and plan to attend the CCA Finals Rodeo, where the excitement of championship rodeo comes to life! The Board of Directors of the Canadian Cowboys Association extends a warm invitation to all for this premier event in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, at the Access Communications Arena from October 23 to 26, 2025.
Get ready for a spectacle of skill, athleticism, and top-quality horses, bulls, and steers. We can’t wait to see you at the rodeo! Don’t miss out on the excitement! Check the Canadian Cowboys Association website at www.canadiancowboys.ca for schedules, results, and standings—there’s bound to be a rodeo near you.
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CCA Rodeo News Fact Hats!
1The Canadian Cowboys Association (CCA) was founded in 1963, and as it was stated in its first newsletter, strives to “make a winner out of every cowboy.
2Back in 1963, the CCA started out with 60 members, and sanctioned 15 rodeos its first season.
3The very first rodeo approval went to the Sandhill Roping Club in Lancer, Saskatchewan. Things were a little different back then. There was a $5.00 entry fee, rodeo entries were taken the night before the performance, and the total purse winnings were $200.00.
4Year after year the Canadian Cowboys Association grew, with rodeos springing up throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and one U.S. state. It wasn’t until 2005, when the Canadian Cowboys Association expanded into Ontario with an exciting new tour of rodeos, that it became the largest geographical rodeo Association in Canada.
5 Today, the Canadian Cowboys Association has grown to be the largest semi-pro rodeo association in Canada. Sanctioning over 60 rodeos with memberships rising to over 900, the CCA now runs its rodeos throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba.
6Annually, the CCA sanctions more rodeos than any other association, pro or semi-pro.
7It is estimated that just the sport of rodeo, in Canada alone, is attended by more than 1.3 million people nationwide, with the CCA recording over 250,000 attendees at both their sanctioned rodeos throughout the rodeo season, and at the CCA Finals Rodeo in October.
8One goal of the CCA is to promote the sport of rodeo to new members, the public and the sports media.
9The Canadian Cowboys Association has been a major stepping stone for the careers of many professional Canadian Finals Rodeo and National Finals Rodeo Champions.
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The CCA wants to continue to offer the next generation of rodeo competitors a place to compete, to prepare them for their move to the professional arena.
11The Canadian Cowboys Association office is located in Regina, Saskatchewan. It employs a number of people to administer the Association’s business, and run its central entry system. which looks after the entries for all CCA sanctioned rodeos.
12The Board of Directors consists of competing members, judges, stock contractors, and committee personnel, giving them all a vested interest in the long-term direction of the Association.
13This year, check out the CCA Rodeo schedule. You are almost guaranteed that at some point this summer you will be in the vicinity to take part in some of the best family entertainment you will find. Check the schedule on our website or in our monthly newspaper, Rodeo News.
14The word “rodeo” is loosely derived from the Spanish word for “round-up,” or literally, rodear, “to surround.”
15The English word “rodeo” was first used around 1834 to refer to a cattle round-up.
16Rodeo events are based on the real-life skills of working vaqueros and cowboys, first in Spain and Mexico, and later in the United States, Canada and Australia.
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The first recorded rodeo was held in Arizona in 1864 and women joined the rodeo circuit in the 1890s.
Be sure to pick up next week’s paper for this years’ Indoor Rodeo coverage.
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18Buffalo Bill (William F. Cody) created the first major U.S. rodeo and Wild West Show in 1882, in North Platte, Nebraska.
19Before WWI, competitors couldn’t earn a living on rodeo winnings alone, so many were also Wild West show performers or performed entertainment acts at rodeos. Vaudeville hosted many of these acts during the rodeo offseason.
20Cowboy competitions weren’t exclusively called rodeos until the 1920s, with professional cowboys officially adopting the term in 1945. Until then, competitions were commonly referred to as frontier days, stampedes and cowboy contests.
21In calf roping, the rope in the ropers mouth is called the ‘Pigg’in string’.
22The official state sport of both Texas and Wyoming is… Yep, you guessed it, Rodeo!
23Bodacious is still known in the world of rodeo as the “rankest bull of all time”; he was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1999. an 1,800-pound cross-breed Charbray
24Bill Pickett is credited with introducing the ‘bulldogging’ rodeo event that is now called Steer Wrestling.
25When Roy Rogers was appearing at the 1956 show at the Sam Houston Coliseum in downtown Houston, he wanted to visit the livestock exhibits but was afraid he’d be mobbed by fans. To ensure a peaceful visit, he put on a fireman’s uniform, glasses and a fake mustache.
26Before the 1930s, rodeos were independent and organizers chose events from almost 100 different possibilities.
27Before the 1940s, the most popular competitions included trick riding and fancy roping. Also in demand were gymnastic feats performed on horseback at high speed, and Roman standing races where riders stood upon a pair of horses, one foot on each horse.
28In 1940, Gene Autry became so popular as a rodeo singer that even today rodeo producers attract crowds with country singers headlining at rodeos.
29The oldest horse on record is “Old Billy,” an English barge horse. He was 62 years old when he died, living from 1760 to 1822.
30Horses have 19 different facial expressions.
31Today’s Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeos must include calf roping, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and steer wrestling. Optional events are steer roping and team roping.
32The harder the bull bucks, the higher the cowboys score, with 100 being the highest. In 1991, Wade Leslie scored the only 100-point bull ride in the history of rodeo. The fastest spinning bull that was
responsible – Wolfman Skoal, Growney Brothers Rodeo C.
33Modern bucking broncos are not wild horses but are bred for use in rodeos. A proven bucking bronco may cost between $8,000 and $10,000.
34Rodeo is the official state sport of Wyoming and Texas & Alberta has introduced legislation to make the same claim! YaHoo!
35At the end of 19th century, the term cowgirl appeared. But the historical role of a cowgirl only received less attention. But now the cowgirls start to gain the similar status of cowboys for they can do various ranch tasks. You can learn about their contribution by visiting National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
36For many colleges, particularly in the western United States, rodeo is an official team sport!
37 Ty Murray is the seven-time All-Round World Champion
Compiled by Lenora Bells, CCA
The origin of the term “ten-gallon hat” is unknown. Some think it was an anglicization of the Spanish word “galón”. A galón was the braided hatband Mexican vaqueros (cowboys) often wore on their hats. A ten-galón sombrero might have been a hat tall enough that it could hold ten hatbands.
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Canadian Cowboys’ Association Official Draw For Kindersley, SK
SADDLE BRONC
Performance: #1 Thursday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM
• Cohen Larson, Macrorie, SK - NS449 Card Kicks
• Quinn Tallmadge, Meadow Lake, SK - NS1619 High Chrome
• Kolt Fraser, Australia - NS934 Take It Away
• Reid Gustafson, Crossfield, AB- NS18 Holy Grail
• Denton Argent, Cremona, AB - NS20 What’s This
• William Hale, Bassano, AB - NS09 Pineapple Express
• Garrett Zieffle, Consort, AB - NS356 Omaha Beach
• Lonnie Dunn, Big River, SK - NS1602 Coulee Queen
• Ryatt Thomson, Lundbreck, AB - NS1903 Tea For Two
• Hunter Sippola, Cardston, AB - NS243 Alberta Premium
• Brody Hale, Dorothy, AB - NS1525 Bitty Blossom
• Trey Shadlock, Local-Kin25 - NS1725 Miss Meow
• RR - NS808 Who Da Thunk
• RR - NS361 Devil’s Wine
• RR - NS50 Cold Stone
Performance: #2 Friday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM
• Jack Campbell, Australia - NS19 Diesel Smoke
• Jacob Drury, Australia - NS4 Fuel Money
• Jack Neilson, Australia - NS361 Devil’s Wine
• William Perrin Maple Creek, SK - NS38 Farmer
• Barclay Miller, New Zealand - NS808 Who Da Thunk
• Jax Meston, Tees, AB - NS150 Big Time
• Zack Knight, Australia - NS18 Holy Grail
• Rigan Ouellette, Meadow Lake, SK - NS888 Twinkle Twinkle
• Tom Durkin, Australia - NS63 Birth Mark
• Patrick Duncan, Australia - NS49 Forty Niner
• Thomas Lucas Australia - NS701 Bay Watch
• Thomas French, Australia - NS20 What’s This
• Clay Greenslade, Rocky View County, AB - NS66 Short Crop
• RR - NS51 Brown Bomber
• RR - NS77 Ghost River
• RR - NS50 Cold Stone
Performance: #3 Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
• Kale Pewapisconias, Neilburg, SK - NS006 Molly’s Game
• Tyler Winters, Boissevain, MB - NS701 Bay Watch
• Jordan Cust, Sturgeon County, AB - NS63 Birth Mark
• Kacen Nowicki, Lac La Biche, AB - NS888 Twinkle Twinkle
• Samuel Flaherty, Condor, AB - NS021 Happy Hour
• Chance Sjogren, Big Beaver, SK - NS02 Blue Stone
• Billy Mcnaughton, Australia - NS150 Big Time
• Blake Rasmuson, Moosomin, SK - NS66 Short Crop
• Cody Gibbs, Brandon, MB - NS4 Fuel Money
• Teran Broderson, Fort Macleod, AB - NS137 Hatchet Jack
• Cooper Mcniven, Mundare, AB - NS925 Major Disaster
• Clay Nyhus, Minton, SK - NS51 Brown Bomber
• Trey Tuplin, Swift Current, SK - NS19 Diesel Smoke
• RR - NS38 Farmer
• RR - NS Forty Niner
• RR -NS50 Cold Stone
BAREBACK
Performance: #1 Thursday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM
• Colton Ouellette, Rapid View, SK - N1817 Floppy
• Cian Daly, Local-Kin25 - N1529 Snake Bite
• RR - N110 Hot Chocolate
• RR - N804 Voo Doo
Performance: #2 Friday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM
• Ryley Borris, Warburg, AB - N833 Cookin The Books
• Ben Fogarty Australia - N15 Desperado
• Clay Greenslade, Rocky View County, AB - N700 Bay Tree
• Jace Lomheim, Hughenden, AB - N425 Sky Fall
• Reilly Richardson, Local-Kin25 - N64 Happy Face
• RR -N1 Carbon Copy
• RR -N110 Hot Chocolate
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• Peyton Hawtin, Miniota, MB
• Clay Ullery, Cardston, AB
Performance: #3 Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
• Jackson Stannard, Red Deer County, AB - N64 Happy Face
• Spencer Parker, Regina, SK - N833 Cookin The Books
• Justin Carrier, Arcola, SK - N1 Carbon Copy
• Wyatt Derdeek, Local-Kin25 - N15 Desperado
• Colbe Stevens, Local-Kin25 - N700 Bay Tree
• RR - N110 Hot Chocolate
• RR - N425 Sky Fall
BULL RIDING
Performance: #1 Thursday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM
• Wyatt Fennig, North Battleford, SK -NR599 Choke Hold
• Austin Arnal, Eastend, SK - NR1 Street Hustler
• Kaden Piper Stoughton, SK - NR100 Apache Tricks
• Tyler Mitchell Moosomin, SK - NR750 Small Beans
• Gage Hillis Local-Kin25 - NR6R6 Holy Moley
• Justice Grigor Local-Kin25 - NR400 Cream Of The Crop
• RR - NR055 Reindeer
• RR - NR988 Nose Candy
Performance: #2 Friday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM
• Dane Pearson, Mcauley, MB - NR909 Magic Marker
• Jett Lockie, Waskada, MB - NR055 Reindeer
• Gordon Erickson, Sundre, AB - NR097 Black Fly
• Glen Erickson, Sundre, AB - NR599 Choke Hold
• Kane Scott, Condor, AB - NR6R6 Holy Moley
• Kahl Wasilow, Maple Creek, SK - NR099 Crime Wave
• Orrin Marshall, Coronach, SK - NRW13 Rollin Coal
• Jagger Moore, Rabbit Lake, SK - NR988 Nose Candy
• RR - NR1 Street Hustler
• RR - NR750 Small Beans
Performance: #3 Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
• Jace Beierbach, Whitewood, SK - NR6R6 Holy Moley
• Kelvin Hillier, New South Wales - NR988 Nose Candy
• Brodi Beasley, Patricia, AB - NR599 Choke Hold
• Hayden Mulvey, Brooks, AB - NR909 Magic Marker
• Jayden Talbot, Brandon, MB - NRW13 Rollin Coal
• Brock Walkow, Maple Creek, SK - NR400 Cream Of The Crop
• Kalub Hoblyak, Kipling, SK - NR099 Crime Wave
• Lucas Ozirney, Grenfell,SK - NR055 Reindeer
• Chase Skene, Prince Albert,SK - NR097 Black Fly
• RR - NR100 Apache Tricks
• RR - NR750 Small Beans
TIE DOWN ROPING
Performance: #1 Thursday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM
• Darren Zieffle, Consort, AB
• Stran Dunham, Souris, MB
• Matt Pick, Rosetown, SK
• Braden Brost, Consul, SK
• Blake Zieffle, Consort, AB
• Garrett Zieffle, Consort, AB
• Tuftin Mcleod, Morse, SK
• Shay Keller, Rockglen, SK
Performance: #2 Friday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM
• Logan Cox Prince Albert, SK
• Kobe Kmita Weyburn, SK
• Bruce Dunham Indian Head, SK
• Logan Stewart Carnduff, SK
• Weston Packet Lafleche, SK
• Tyce Mcleod Waldeck, SK
• Ty Herman Hilda, AB
• Tyler Getz Lucky Lake, SK
• Robby Stewart Carnduff, SK
• Denton Dunham Indian Head, SK
• Shay Stewart Carnduff, SK
Performance: #3 Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
• Nathan Bishell Local-Kin25
• Jace Beierbach Whitewood, SK
• Denver Gompf Oak Lake, MB
• Scott Sigfusson Tugaske, SK
• Tate Beierbach Maple Creek, SK
• Ashton Lehmann Paynton, SK
• Glen Hamilton Dundurn, SK
• Colt Kornfeld Val Marie, SK
• Kevin Dunham Souris, MB
• Kade Christianson Nanton, AB
STEER WRESTLING
Performance: #1 Thursday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM
• Tanner Froshaug Minton, SK
• Keldon Powell Youngstown, AB
• Garrett Zieffle Consort, AB
• Blair Whitfield Marwayne, AB
• Riley Hayes Sylvania, SK
• Peyton Hawtin Miniota, MB
• Blake Zieffle Consort, AB
Performance: #2 Friday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM
• Dallyn Panchuk Delisle, SK
• Clay Ellis Sonningdale, SK
• Ty Ellis Maymont, SK
• Brian Mcphee Hanley, SK
• Chad Hantelman Kyle, SK
• Jake Deudney Australia
• Coy Mcphee Hanley, SK
• Arlan Minue Warner, AB
Performance: #3 Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
• Scott Sigfusson Tugaske, SK
• Colter Taylor Weldon, SK
• Jace Beierbach Whitewood, SK
• Tyrel Warkentin Macklin, SK
• Tate Beierbach Maple Creek, SK
• Chase Warkentin Macklin, SK
• William Beierbach Maple Creek SK
• Tj Loeppky Central Butte, SK
LADIES BARREL RACING
Performance: #1 Thursday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM
• Lacey Penner, Cold Lake, AB
• Shayna Mccannell, Brandon, MB
• Bailey Hampson, Cutknife, SK
• Twyla Salmond, Porcupine Plain, SK
• Hallie Mccannell, Rivers, MB
• Carlie Hayes, Sylvania, SK
• Bailey Mccannell, Brandon, MB
• Ferrah Fogg, Sheho, SK
• Katie Anderson, Rockglen, SK
• Janet-Lynn Moen, Stewart Valley, SK (Barrel Rep)
• Julie Glaicar, Waldron, SK
• Shelby Bacon, Local-Kin25
• Lisa Groves, Local-Kin25
Performance: #2 Friday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM
• Laura Knittig, Vanscoy, SK
• Lauren Moore ,Paradise Hill, SK
• Lexie Hollingshead, Moosomin, SK
• Breann Heatherington, Duck Lake, SK
• Melayna Lockie, Waskada, MB
• Isabella Taylor, Olds, AB
• Jayda Gabrielle, Virden, MB
• Jenna Emmel, Estevan, SK
• Rhonda Allen, Turtleford, SK
• Brittney Barr, Stavely, AB
• Pyper Lillico, Lloydminster, SK
• Harlyn Krasko, Gull Lake, SK
• Ashley Weber, Carlyle, SK
• Tristyn Erickson, Olds, AB
• Jewelian Cox, Prince Albert, SK
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Kyle, SK; Jesse Hantelman (H) Kyle, SK
Performance: #3 Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
• Jodie Griffin, Delisle, SK
• Ashley Cleveland, Bengough, SK
• Rae Willick, Blaine Lake, SK
• Halle Bedwell, Streamstown, AB
• Dylann Beasley, Patricia, AB
• Shawnee Armstrong, Shellbrook, SK
• Angela Mastad, Pleasantdale, SK
• Rana Beierbach, Whitewood, SK
• Jane Corey, Swift Current, SK
• Georgia Hale, Bassano, AB
• Tori Hansen, Swift Current, SK
• Kerry Maynes, Maple Creek, SK
• Mallory Mcleod, Morse, SK
• Cassandra Peters, Elrose, SK
• Sheena Dunham, Souris, MB
TEAM ROPING
Performance: #1 Thursday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM
• Ty Cahoon (F) Cardston, AB; Jade Shaw (H) Cardston, AB
• Tuftin Mcleod (H) Morse, SK; Braden Brost (F) Consul, SK
• Aj Jackson (H) Delisle, SK; Dawson Jackson (F) Delisle, SK
• Randy Paicu (H) Avonlea, SK; Jake Paicu (F) Avonlea, SK
• Jacky Lockhart (H) Claresholm, AB; Laurie Morasch (F) Bassano, AB
• Riley Wilson (F) Cardston, AB; Ty Vaile (H) Babb, MT
• Blake Zieffle (F) Consort, AB; Keldon Powell (H) Youngstown, AB
LET THE BUCKING BEGIN!
• Ty Herman (F) Hilda, AB; Bruce Dunham (H) Indian Head, SK
Performance: #3 Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
• Steve Macintyre (H) Local-Kin25; Darcy Neufeld (F) Local-Kin25
• Chris Martens (H) Swift Current, SK; Jerry Martens (F) Swift Current, SK
• Tygh Armstrong (H) Eastend, SK; Logan Beebe (F) Big River, SK
• Payson Peterson (H) Mccord, SK; Kobe Kmita (F) Weyburn, SK
• Dillan Kraft (H) Maple Creek, SK; Bayne Wilson (F) Maple Creek, SK
• Ashton Lehmann (F) Paynton, SK; Scott Sigfusson (H) Tugaske, SK
• Brian Larson (F) Ashern, MB; Kolt Mcpherson (H) Stonewall, MB
• Travis Griffin (F) Elbow, SK; Tucker Ayers (H) Loreburn, SK
• Shane Maclennan (H) Claresholm, AB; Rylin Traynor (F) Delisle, SK
• Denver Gompf (F) Oak Lake, MB; Spencer Gompf (H) Oak Lake, MB
• Kade Christianson (H) Nanton, AB; Colt Kornfeld (F) Val Marie, SK
• Kale Pewapisconia (H) Neilburg, SK; Tyrel Warkentin (F) Macklin, SK
JUNIOR GIRLS BARREL RACING
Performance: #1 Thursday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM
• Kaybri Rieger, Fiske, SK
• Presley Mcknight, Sceptre, SK
• Darcy Mcknight, Sceptre, SK
• Riley Hayes (H) Sylvania, SK; Tanner Froshaug (F) Minton, SK
• Matt Pick (H) Rosetown, SK; Jared Sparrow (F) North Battleford, SK
• Brady Chappel (F) Moose Jaw, SK; Garrett Brownlee (H) Moose Jaw, SK
Performance: #2 Friday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM
• Mark Ellis (F) Maymont, SK; Dallyn Panchuk (H) Delisle, SK
• Weston Packet (F) Lafleche, SK; Jaxon Ward (H) Colgate, SK
• Clay Ullery (F) Cardston, AB; Tyce Mcleod (H) Waldeck, SK
• Kade Mcconnell (H) Davidson, SK; Tylan Holbrook (F) Craik, SK
• Tyree Swales (H) Millarville, AB; Destry Gonnet (F) Cayley, AB
• Clay Ellis (F) Sonningdale, SK; Ty Ellis (H) Maymont, SK
• Denim Ross (F) Botha, AB; Kavis Drake (H) Moose Jaw, SK
• Jace Schellenberg (H) Gronlid, SK; Rudy Schellenberg (F) Gronlid, SK
• Chad Hantelman (F)
• Morgan Mcgraw, North Battleford, SK
Performance: #2 Friday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM
• Tory Chamberlin, Semans, SK
• Aislyn Hedin, St Brieux, SK
• Josie Young, Leader, SK
• Macklyn Arneson, Tisdale, SK
Performance: #3 Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
• Belle Armstrong, Shellbrook, SK
• Abby Mastad, Mccord, SK
• Maci Martens, Swift Current, SK
• Grace Becker, Local - KIN25
JUNIOR GIRLS BARREL RACING
• Peyton Boisjoli, Local - KIN25
NOVICE BAREBACK
Performance: #1 Thursday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM
• Corbin Boczkowski, Moose Jaw, SK - NN817 Stage Coach
Performance: #2 Friday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM
• Morgan Frail, Elk Point, AB - NN23 Two Socks
• Matthew Beatty, Chauvin, AB - NN25 Two Rivers
Performance: #3 Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
• Kegan Kmita, Weyburn, SK - NN25 Two Rivers
• Carson Nyhus, Minton, SK - NN817 Stage Coach
NOVICE SADDLE BRONC
Performance: #1 Thursday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM
• Kolt Fraser, Australia - NSN61 Maple Creek
• William Hale, Bassano, AB - NSN016 Roany Giggles
• Walker Thomson, Maple Creek, SK - NSN861 Black Widow
• Jacob Wiebe, Taber, AB - NSNH16 Rotten Tomatoes
Performance: #2 Friday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM
• Beau Armstrong, Shellbrook, SK - NSN117 Battle Grounds
• Jacob Drury, Australia - NSN016 Roany Giggles
• Jack Neilson, Australia - NSN11 West Country
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• Tess Switzer, Hazenmore, SK
• Shallen Bear, Whitewood, SK
• Zack Knight, Australia - NSN122 Unsolved Mysteries
• Tom Durkin, Australia - NSN2 Foothills
• Chase Oomen, Eatonia, SK - NSN61 Maple Creek
• Leland Robertson, Canwood, SK - NSN861 Black Widow
Performance: #3 Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
• Kelvin Hillier, New South Wales - NSN016 Roany Giggles
• Saydee Shera, Onoway, AB - NSN2 Foothills
• Cam Frear, Australia, Nsn861 Black Widow
• Kacen Nowicki, Lac La Biche, AB - NSN11 West Country
• Billy Mcnaughton, Australia - NSN61 Maple Creek
• Cody Gibbs - Brandon, MB - NSN122 Unsolved Mysteries
• Teran Broderson, Fort Macleod, AB - NSN62 Broken Halo
LADIES BREAKAWAY ROPING
Performance: #1 Thursday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM
• Payton Lockie, Balgonie, SK
• Jacky Lockhart,Claresholm, AB
• Shelby Larson, Rosetown, SK
• Carlie Hayes,Sylvania, SK
• Katie Anderson, Rockglen, SK
• Mazey Hillrud, Ceylon, SK
• Kyla Moebis, Beechy, SK
• Meghan Schellenberg, Gronlid, SK
• Bailey Schellenberg Gronlid, SK
• Laurie Morasch, Bassano, AB
Performance: #2 Friday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM
• Amy Bowditch, Sylvania, SK
• Shadow Hantelman, Kyle, SK
• Lily Wilson, Maple Creek, SK
• Lexie Hollingshead, Moosomin, SK
• Keira Pawliuk, Chauvin, AB
• Aislyn Hedin, St Brieux, SK
• Ashley Weber, Carlyle, SK
• Cassie Eaton, Edgeley, SK
• Danica Evanisky, Handel, SK
• Jena Minue, Warner, AB
Performance: #3 Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
• Lacey Jordison, Moose Jaw, SK
• Brenna Chappel, Moose Jaw, SK
• Mackenzie Steinbach, Moose Jaw, SK
• Tiara Armstrong, Eastend, SK
• Madison Mcgee, Deloraine, MB
• Lexi Larson, Ashern, MB
• Halle Bedwell, Streamstown, AB
• Georgia Hale, Bassano, AB
• Jill Switzer, Paynton, SK
• Jill Marcenko, Rockglen, SK
• Lara Beierbach, Whitewood, SK
• Rybecca Panchuk, Boissevain, MB
• Sarah Beierbach, Maple Creek, SK
Performance: #4 Friday, May 30 @ 9:00 AM
• Ally Keyes, Local-KIN25
• Kendal Fletcher, Local-KIN25
• Danae Zieffle, Maple Creek, SK
• Jordyn Cornet, Brant, AB
• Briell Jamieson, Cabri, SK
• Cougen Phipps, Marshall Sk
• Rhys Desmet, Wheatland County, AB
• Mariah Moen, Saskatoon, SK
• Austin Leposa, Esterhazy, SK
• Denver Van Metre, Paradise Hill, SK
• Madison Kovar, Swift Current, SK
• Paige Mizu, Conquest, SK
• Kiera Williamson, Mankota, SK
• Sayge Turcato, Maple Creek, SK
• Barbara Switzer, Hazenmore, SK
• Sheridan Lillyman, Lucky Lake, SK
• Jody Traynor, Delisle, SK
• Josie Boisjoli, Kindersley, SK
• Ashley Watt, Vermilion, AB
• Olivia Parsonage, Maple Creek, SK
• Chrissy Stuber, Burdett, AB
• Syphonna Leipert, Kindersley, SK
• Charlee Kapeller, Beechy, SK
• Tyra Kmita, Weyburn, SK
• Bailey Van Metre, Paradise Hill, SK
• Hannah Mccannell, Delisle, SK
• Kyla Kernaleguen, Melfort, SK
• Meg Sparrow, North Battleford, SK
• Mia Box, Corning, SK
• Janna Hewitt, Eston, SK
NOVICE BULL RIDING
Performance: #1 Thursday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM
• Brodin Bayda, Eston, SK
• Jayce Rieger, Fiske, SK
• Beau Cavan, Cypress County, AB
• Cade Sanderson, Maple Creek, SK
• Tucker Danberg, Swift Current, SK
Performance: #2 Friday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM
• Beau Armstrong, Shellbrook, SK
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Growing a Big Pumpkin: Good Genetics + Good Environment
BY JACKIE BANTLE
Howard Dill is perhaps the most famous large pumpkin grower of the last century. Mr. Dill is known for winning four straight world titles for growing the largest pumpkin. His famous Dill’s Atlantic Giant pumpkin seed is a ‘must have’ for those of us who are trying to grow a gigantic pumpkin.
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To successfully grow a large pumpkin in our relatively short growing season, start pumpkin transplants indoors about 2 weeks before you plan to transplant outdoors. Pumpkin seeds should be seeded in peat pots or Jiffy 7’s so that roots will not be disturbed when transplanted. Two weeks is ample time to produce a pumpkin transplant. Transplants that have more than two true leaves will not transplant well. Avoid long, leggy transplants. The first two leaves to emerge from the seed will be the cotyledons, after that, the first true leaf will emerge.
It may be just as easy to direct seed pumpkins into the soil. When direct seeding, ensure that the soil is warmed up to at least 20°C. Warm temperatures encourage speedy germination and quick emergence. Place a clear plastic sheet on the ground. Tightly secure the edges of the plastic with soil or heavy 2 x 6 boards: this will warm up the soil early in spring. Pumpkin plants should be spaced 3m2/plant apart. Poke small holes (about 5cm diameter) into the plastic sheet and direct seed the pumpkin seed into the soil (about 2cm deep). Water the seeded holes lightly. As seedlings emerge, they will grow out of the plastic through the holes. The clear plastic can remain on the soil throughout the season as it will continue to warm the soil and encourage good pumpkin vine growth.
Avoid using organic mulch such as grass clippings or leaves around the base of the pumpkin plant as this will reduce soil temperatures and slow plant growth. As soon as seedlings have emerged or immediately after transplanting, water in the transplants or tiny seedlings with a 10-52-10 soluble fertilizer mixed according to label directions. Apply 20-20-20 soluble fertilizer every two weeks until fruit set (late June). After fruit set, fertilizer weekly with 20-20-20 fertilizer.
Pumpkin plants require a lot of water. Initially, apply 2.5cm of water/week. By mid-July, increase watering to 2.5cm of water, twice weekly.
Pumpkins love heat. Agricultur-
al crop covers warm up the air and soil around the plants. Place crop covers over the plants as soon as they are transplanted or emerged from the soil. Agricultural crop covers can be purchased at your local garden centre and have different weights. Some crop covers are referred to as ‘frost blankets’: these are a bit heavier weight and can limit the amount of light reaching the plant under the cover. Covers that have a weight of 0.5 oz/yd2 are recommended for large pumpkin production: these covers will warm air temperatures around the plant and allow 85% light transmission. The only time you must remove crop covers is during flower pollination (3rd & 4th week in June) and to weed the garden. Pumpkin fruit is produced by cross pollination. The first flowers that appear on the pumpkin plant are male flowers. The pollen is ready to use from these male flowers when it comes off easily from the stamens onto your fingers. Female flowers will appear several days to one week after the male flowers. Female flowers are very obvious in that they have a small little pumpkin located beneath the flower petals and the stem. To pollinate the female flower, carefully remove the male flower from the plant and rub the stamens over the interior parts of the female flower. Follow this same process for several flowers. After several days, the female flowers that are pollinated will continue to grow whereas the tiny fruit on non-pollinated female
flowers will wither and die. You can leave the pollination process up to bees and other pollinators however, they may not be as efficient as you.
To produce a giant pumpkin, once the fruit reaches the size of a basketball, thin pumpkins to one fruit per plant. Remove any other developing fruit and flowers throughout the season. Removing excess fruit and flowers focuses all of the plant resources into producing one giant fruit. Replace crop covers after fruit set.
As the pumpkin grows and matures, minimize the length of the vine: the main stem should not exceed 5m while the secondary stems should not exceed 3m. Throughout the season, the weight of the pumpkin will cause the fruit to flatten. If possible, turn the pumpkin slightly to ensure a more rounded shape. Be careful not to damage the fruit or the vines during this process. Moving a very large pumpkin on the vine will not be possible later in the season.
Not all pumpkin cultivars are created equal. If you want to grow a record breaking pumpkin, start with seed from a big pumpkin. ‘Dill’s Atlantic Giant’ is probably the best know cultivar for growing record-breaking pumpkins. If you happen to grow your own large pumpkin, maybe you can sell the seed. Some websites are selling giant pumpkin seeds at $349.00 for one seed!
This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan
Tuesday,
Perennial Society.
Atlantic Giant pumpkin growing in Saskatoon in mid-August. The pumpkin is protected by a crop cover and sitting on styrofoam to prevent misshapen fruit.’
PHOTO BY JACKIE BATTLE
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REGINA — On May 21, Minister of Trade and Export Development Warren Kaeding, along with Saskatchewan Chamber CEO Prabha Ramaswamy launched the new Young Entrepreneur Bursary that will support up to 57 local young entrepreneurs with bursaries of $5,000 to foster business development.
The province will provide Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce with $285,000 per year, for three years, plus administration costs to support entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 years of age who have been in operation for 10 years or less. Applications open today through to July 14, 2025 and will be awarded in the fall.
“The New Young Entrepreneur Bursary promotes business development and innovation, creating opportunities for small business owners and entrepreneurs across our Province.,” Kaeding said. “Collaboration between government and organizations like Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is an important component of Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan and our commitment to ensure the province remains one of the best places in Canada
to start and grow a business.”
The funding will be administered by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce with support from local chambers across the province.
“Saskatchewan’s future depends on the bold ideas and determination of its next generation of entrepreneurs,” said Ramaswamy. “The Young Entrepreneur Bursary Program ensures that emerging business leaders have the support they need to pursue their vision and contribute to a thriving provincial economy. We’re proud to partner with the Government of Saskatchewan to reduce financial barriers and champion the growth of our province’s entrepreneurial talent.”
The bursary will encourage the next generation of entrepreneurship and support economic development across the province, creating jobs and opportunities, while ensuring we continue to build resilient and vibrant communities for years to come.
Saskatchewan is committed to fostering a competitive business environment where all businesses can succeed. The Government of Saskatchewan supports
small businesses through low tax rates, reduced red tape and streamlined regulations. This promotes growth and innovation that enhances the quality of life for people across the province.
The innovative businesses and government support across the province are vital to the province’s recent economic success.
Statistics Canada’s latest GDP numbers indicate that Saskatchewan’s 2024 real GDP reached an alltime high of $80.5 billion, increasing by $2.6 billion, or 3.4 per cent. This ranks 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.
For more information visit : https://saskchamber. com/initiatives/young-entrepreneur-bursary/
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4 strategies for retaining your employees
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, it can be challenging to retain your employees. Here are four strategies to help keep your talent.
LAND FOR SALE BY SEALED TENDER
The Village of Major offers for sale the following property: Lot 5-6 Blk 9 G445
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.
The Village of Major is now accepting tenders from interested parties for the sale of said land. Tenders can be mailed to the Village of Major, PO Box 179, Major, SK S0L 2H0 or delivered to the Village of Major office located at #1 Recruit St., Major, SK. The Village of Major reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
3. Offer benefits. 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.
FULL-TIME OPERATOR
R.M. of Happyland No. 231
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.
The R.M. offers a comprehensive benefits package including Short Term and Long Term Disability, Municipal Employees Pension Plan and Health & Dental and competitive wages.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
For more information contact the Village of Major at 306-834-1201.
Tenders will be accepted until June 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Tenders should be marked “Village of Major Property Tender”
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.
Town of
Luseland
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
We are currently seeking quotations for the supply of the following vehicle: 5-Ton Dump Truck
Specifications:
• Automatic Transmission
• Singel Axle
• Model year 20215 or newer
• In good working condition, ready for immediate use
Price Range: $40,000-$60,000
Quantity: 1 unit
Delivery Location: Luseland, SK
Submission Deadline: July 8, 2025 by 3:30 PM
Fax: 306-372-4700
Email: luseland@sasktel.net
Drop Box or in person at 503 Grand Ave, Luseland, SK
Vendors must include:
• Full vehicle specifications and condition report
• Photographs of the unit
Employee retention also depends on effective recruitment.Therefore, use a specialized agency to start your talent search today.
As the job market becomes petitive, it can be challenging employees. Here are four keep your talent.
1. Focus on communication. openly with your employees. their concerns and be Let them know they’re take them seriously.
• Operate a grader to complete road maintenance, grading, gravel reclamation and minor road construction, snow plowing
• Ensure roads are maintained and repaired (culverts) on a priority basis and ability to repair machinery and attachments
• Manage all duties given by Foreman and Council, and log work on provided sheets daily
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with council, staff, contractors and ratepayers
• Haul and spread gravel with RM tractor-trailer
• Operate a tractor and mower, general labour
• Other duties as prescribed
The Successful Applicant Should Possess:
• Experience is an asset in maintenance and operation of a tractor-trailer and heavy equipment, but training can be provided
• Willingness to be supervised and take direction from Foreman
• Great communication and documentation skills
• 1A license would be a preference
Your Resume Should Include:
• Past and present work experience
• Two references
Whether you already work in technology (IT) or are just starting studies,here are three qualities your success.
1. ANALYTICAL SKILLS As an IT employee, you’re often solve problems. Consequently, you joy challenging yourself and looking novative solutions.You must also rently curious to stay updated with technologies in a constantly evolving
• Education and skills
• Expected salary
Please have resumes submitted by June 2nd, 2025 to:
2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS IT specialists must be able to communicate with their colleagues and clients.This
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Dr. David S. Mulder Foundation launches urgent fund raising campaign
BY VERNA THOMPSON
The Dr. David S. Mulder Health Foundation is working with the Eston Health Centre to raise $17,000 for the urgent replacement of bathing equipment at the Centre.
The existing tub (pictured) was purchased by the Jubilee Lodge Auxiliary following the construction of the Lodge in 1985. The 40-year-old tub is prone to mechanical problems and parts are difficult to obtain.
This aging tub is used by the 33 Lodge residents, as well as recuperative and palliative care patients and home care clients.
A new replacement tub will cost $34,000 installed. The foundation already has funds in place totalling $17,000 for the project and is seeking to raise the balance of $17,000 from donations.
Foundation Board of Directors chairman Brian Shauf said recently that replacing the tub is a priority. “It comes down to a health and safety issue,” Shauf said.
“The Foundation has taken this on as a project for
2025. Because of the urgent nature of the purchase, rather than raise the needed funds through normal fund raising activities, the Foundation is making a special appeal to the community for help in putting the funding together for this major purchase.”
Shauf said that the Dr. David S. Mulder Foundation is a charitable organization set up to raise and distribute funds to assure the continuation of family centered health care in Eston and area.
“To date the Foundation has purchased an ECG machine, bladder scanner and vital signs monitor for use at the health centre and now urgently needs the community’s help to complete the tub purchase.”
For additional information contact Foundation Board Members Brian Shauf, Gary Johnson or Verna Thompson.
Donors will receive a tax deductible receipt and appropriate recognition. Donations may be left at the office of the RM of Snipe Lake, Eston Health Centre or mailed to the Dr. David S. Mulder Health Foundation, Box 279, Eston, SK. S0L 1A0
community. Volunteers were treated to an ice cream sundae bar and social where they could come and visit with other volunteers and also meet the staff members who they often talk to over the phone but have never met face to face. It was a great afternoon spent with those who give so much time and effort to our
residents, clients, and patients. We would like to thank everyone who was able to come and celebrate with us and a big thank you to the many volunteers who were unable to attend the event, gave so much throughout the year and continue to show up to support our programs. If you are interested in becoming an SHA volunteer feel free to reach out to your local Volunteer Coordinator Brandy Richardson at 306-463-1000 ext. 2504 for more information regarding programs available.
BITTERSWEET - For the second year in a row, the Melfort Mustangs lost in the Centennial Cup final. Kerrobert’s Austin Shepherd can still hold his head high as his Mustangs had an amazing season, culminating with five wins in six days, proving that they are among the country’s best Junior Hockey clubs.
PHOTO COURTESY MARLI SHEPHERD
Paintball passion takes aim in Kindersley
BY JENN CASSWELL
KINDERSLEY — A new kind of adrenaline is coming to Kindersley—one that involves teamwork, strategy, and maybe a few colorful splatters. Local paintball enthusiast Adam Gassner has launched the Kindersley Paintball Club, bringing his lifelong love of the game back to where it all began.
Gassner, who grew up in Kindersley, picked up his first paintball marker at just 10 years old. Nearly three decades and countless paintballs later, he’s still in the game—literally. Since 2008, he’s been competing semi-professionally with multiple teams. He currently competes with his local team, Kodiac Militia, and now he’s aiming to share the fun closer to home.
“There hasn’t been much exposure to the sport in Kindersley,” Gassner said, “and I wanted to offer others the opportunity to feel the excitement, fun, and
thrill of the game.”
His goal? To revive the local paintball scene and build a welcoming space for both seasoned players and curious newcomers. “It’s a bit daunting to start from scratch,” he admitted, “but I’m confident there’ll be a lot of interest—especially with something new for both adults and youth to enjoy.”
Gassner is hoping for support from the community and local businesses to help build a unique, homegrown field using donated items—and with enough fundraising, to offer rental gear for beginners.
To kick things off, he’s inviting everyone to join the Father’s Day Paintball event on June 14 near Saskatoon—a perfect chance to give the sport a shot (or several).
Interested in learning more or getting involved? Check out the Kindersley Paintball Club Facebook page and get ready to dodge, dive, and splatter!
PHOTO: ADAM GASSNER AND T.ROY PRODUCTIONS
Kindersley dad’s lotto win was a huge surprise!
BY JOAN JANZEN
KINDERSLEY — What are the odds of winning the lottery? The odds turned out to be excellent for Miguel Malana of Kindersley when he scanned his Lotto Max with EXTRA ticket on April 11th and discovered he had won $100,000. He purchased his winning ticket at Midtown Foods in Kindersley.
“I was shocked!” Miguel said, after checking his ticket on the Lotto Spot app.
“He kept screaming my name,” his wife Jen recalled. “I thought it was bad news.” When his wife entered the room, Miguel kept asking, “Is it true? Is it true?” Finally, he showed her the app, revealing some very good news!
“It was such a big blessing for us!” Jen said.
Although Miguel said he doesn’t buy lottery tickets very often, his spontaneous decision to do so was a huge surprise. Thanks to their big win, their two pre-school-aged boys will have an education fund for their future and will enjoy a new backyard fence for their present.
Public warned of dangerous drug following suspected overdose death
SWIFT CURRENT — Swift Current Municipal RCMP is warning the public of a dangerous illicit drug circulating in the Swift Current area.
On May 20, 2025, Swift Current Municipal RCMP were dispatched to assist EMS at three calls where individuals were suffering overdose symptoms. One individual was declared deceased by medical personnel.
Saskatchewan Ministry of Health has issued an overdose alert in relation to these events.
Swift Current Municipal RCMP’s investigation to date has determined a purple substance is being sold locally as molly (MDMA). This substance has been located in the Swift Current area previously; however, there may be a quantity circulating that is potentially laced with an unknown opioid – no specific drug composition details are known at this time.
Swift Current Municipal RCMP and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service continue to investigate.
An overdose is a medical emergency. If you witness one, call 911 immediately. Emergency responders, including frontline Saskatchewan RCMP officers, carry naloxone, a fast-acting drug used to temporarily reverse the effects of overdoses caused by opioids.
You have some legal protection if
you call for help. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act provides some legal protection for individuals who seek emergency help during an overdose, including the person experiencing an overdose. The Act protects the person who seeks help, whether they stay or leave from the overdose scene before help arrives.
Getting dangerous illicit drugs off the street continues to be a top priority for the Saskatchewan RCMP. If you have information about drug trafficking in your area, you can report it to your local detachment by calling 310-RCMP (7267). Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Miguel Malana of Kindersley became a $100,000 Sask Lotteries winner on April 11th. He purchased his ticket from Midtown Foods in Kindersley. The win was a big blessing for Miguel, his wife Jen, and their two young boys.
PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF
Dare To Dream
BY ANGELA CLEMENT
Have you just experienced a significant loss? Are you overwhelmed by the emotions that flood your being? Are you worried it will be this way forever? Do you wonder if you will ever live life in a joyful way ever again?
I know how impossible it feels to lose someone who used to bring the sunshine and joy to your days. I remember thinking the best part of my life might just be over.
Then one day I heard the phrase “Post Traumatic Growth”. I wondered how growing out of an experience like this was even possible for anyone. Would it be possible for me?
The thought intrigued me. I started to get curious about how growth could happen and if it would lead me back to a fulfilling life I would love again. Even though I had no idea how, I hoped that I might find a way back to a fulfilled life and that this loss would not prove that my best days were behind me. I wanted to be able to enjoy life again without always having the cloud of sadness that seemed to follow me everywhere, even in what would have once been joyful moments.
What I didn’t know is just that tiny, little spark of curiosity about post traumatic growth started the ball rolling for me in a new direction and it created a momentum as I began to allow myself, even for brief moments, to dream of a life where I could be happy and free from the clouds of worry and sadness. Maybe I could build a new life or start a new chapter? I didn’t know it then but just that one curious thought was
seen and heard like a prayer to a higher power. As I let myself become open to new possibilities, I found out I didn’t need to, nor could I, think myself through this. I felt the experiences were coming to me as I let myself relax a little and just be. I met energy healers that opened up my mind and changed my perspective and I met a grief coach that inspired me and gave me the courage to face what I found terrifying.
I didn’t know where my path was leading, but I trusted I would be able to get back to a life I loved. I also felt like I had been through the worst already so what did I have to lose?
Now, 3 years later, I look back and I see how the little bread crumbs have led me back to my joy again. I can see that I was working in partnership with a higher power and that I was never left to dream alone. All the desires and dreams for joy and happiness were seen and heard by the divine forces and they were reflected to me in my world by these unforeseen opportunities. I was fueled by my willingness to be inspired and recognizing how I wanted to feel. I allowed myself to imagine a life of joy and set some little intentions.
You can dream about how you want to feel, take little steps and surrender the rest. Your job is to know your why and to just hold space for your dream. Then just seek joyful moments as you wait for the “how” to be revealed. Things seem to work out when you can allow yourself to let go of a particular outcome and keep sight on what you desire. I dare you to dream and have the courage to embrace what comes. We were all gifted the power of imagination. Epiphanies come when we allow ourselves to just do the things that feed our soul. What will you dare to dream?
APAS: Shrinking share for farmers, high food prices for consumers
REGINA, SK — As food prices remain high, the share of the food dollar reaching Saskatchewan farmers continues to decline.
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released its third Farmers and Food Prices report that follows seven key grocery products derived from Saskatchewan commodities.
“Over the past three years, the situation has not improved,” notes APAS President Bill Prybylski. “Farmers are getting less, while consumers continue to pay high grocery prices. This year’s report isn’t any different, showing a further dip in what farmers make from their commodities, even though food prices are barely budging downward.”
This report comes at a time of economic uncertainty and fluctuating market conditions. Persistent volatility continues to undermine reliable crop and livestock price forecasts, leaving producers in a precarious position. The data in the 2025 report highlights year-overyear decreases in farm shares and commodity prices, underscoring the challenges faced by the agriculture industry. For example, the changes in farm shares are stark, with a 12-point decrease in canola oil.
“At a time when political changes impact the lives of everyday consumers, who are increasingly seeking explanations for high food costs, the importance of food security and transparency in food prices has nev-
er been greater,” emphasizes Prybylski. “This report underscores the growing concern among consumers, who face high retail prices yet want to ensure that farmers receive a fair and sustainable income.”
APAS continues to champion the need for an equitable, accountable, and transparent food system that supports farmers, safeguards consumers and ensures a stable food supply. This report provides an examination of what farmers earn when consumers purchase food products, such as margarine, demonstrating the growing disparity between farmgate prices and retail costs.
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DENZIL
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
• Denzil Museum’s 20th Anniversary. Join us at 12:00 noon for a homemade lunch of churned butter, homemade bread and soup! Program to follow. Museum tours. For more info contact Lloyd at 306-753-7619.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 21 & 22
• Denzil Community Days. Sports grounds gate and booth open at 11 AM each day. Bones Tournament (Saturday), Antique Tractor Pulls (both days at noon), Kids Pedal Tractor Races (Saturday). Parade on Sunday at 11:00 AM. Watch for more 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
TUESDAY, MAY 27
• Spring Clean Up at 1:00 PM. Town of Kerrobert employees will pick up clear bags ONLY. Pick up will only be done on front boulevard.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
• Kerrobert Agriculture Society is hosting their 79th 4-H Day at the Fairgrounds in the agriculture building starting at 9:00 AM. Concession available. See ad in this paper!
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
• Kerrobert Growth Investment Cooperative is having an Information Night at the PCC starting at 7:00 PM. Special Guest: Paul Martin! Free coffee and donuts.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
• Town Wide Garage Sale starting at 9:00 AM. Pick up your maps at Senior Hall. They will be providing lunch from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If you would like your property on the map, call the Town Office at 306-834-2361.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
• High School Awards Assembly at 1:00 PM in the school gym. Formal attire.
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
• Credit Union Lunch BBQ at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Accepting donations for the local Fire Department.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
• Kerrobert Chamber is having a Cornhole Tournament starting at 4:00 PM in the Curling Rink parking lot. Must be at least 16 years of age to play. $50/team. To register call Staci at 306602-9097. BBQ supper available.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
• High School Graduation Day!
- 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.
KINDERSLEY
TUESDAY, MAY 27
• All Wheels Skate Park AGM 6:30 PM at the Elks Hall. Bring your questions and ideas. Join the committee.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, MAY 29, 30, 31
• 32nd Annual Kindersley Indoor Rodeo at the West Central Events Centre. See ad in this paper.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
• Kindersley Rodeo Pancake Breakfast 9:00-11:00 AM at the Kindersley & District Museum. Organized by St. Paul’s United Church. $10 / plate.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
• Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway Show & Shine 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Kindersley Centre (Mall). Fill the ambulance for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Toy Drive - Kinley’s 10th Annual Toy Drive - cmhilde20@gmail.com
MONDAY, JUNE 9
• Handbell Concert at St. Paul’s United Church 7:00 PM. All welcome. Free Will Offering.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JUNE 12 & 13
• Kindersley & District Chamber of Commerce 36th Annual Trade Show & Exhibition at the West Central Events Centre. Thursday: 1:00-9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
• The Radiant - Kindersley & District Arts Council fundraiser with Curtis Bearsman Norman Ritchie Community Centre. All ages. Cash bar. Doors open 7:30 PM. Adults $25; 18 & under $10. Tickets available at Lela’s Music, Garden Gallery, Harmonic Egg, Eventbrite or at the door while tickets last.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
• Clearview Community Church Fundraiser: Bake Sale and Multifamily Garage Sale 9:00 AM. We are offering tables to rent for $25 with rental fees and proceeds from the baking going back to the church. Contact Hannah 306-460-8989.
MONDAY, JUNE 16
• Kindersley Composite School Awards Day 2025 10:15 AM. Followed by annual school BBQ and the Grade 12’s vs the KCS Staff at Flanagan Field.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
• Rotary Club of Kindersley presents Break Into Summer Beer & Brisket Pairing Elks Hall, Kindersley. Dinner 7:00 PM. Dance to follow 9:00 PM. Featuring recording artist Bonfire Moon. $65/person. Raising money to support Youth Leadership Camps & Scholarships. Tickets available at Tint Doctor, Garden Gallery, Double Barrel Vape or by e-transfer to rotary981.events@gmail.com
- 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 7:00-9:00 PM at the outdoor courts (in the Curling Rink if inclement weather). Cost is$50 for the season or $5 drop in. More info call Teresa Knight 306-460-7304.
- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues.
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Community and non-profit events are FREE OF CHARGE. Please try to keep wording to a minimum. We try our best to place as many events as possible, but closer dates will take priority. Please support the businesses that advertise in this newspaper. Without them, this publication would not be possible!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.
- The Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September to May at 7:00 pm at the Kindersley Seniors Centre. All levels of quilters and quilt enthusiasts are welcome! If you are interested in joining the group or would like more information, please contact Regan Overand at 306-460-6467.
- 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 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.
LUSELAND SUNDAY, JUNE 1
A community invitation to United Church of Canada Services and Celebration 100th Anniversary at St. John’s United Church 11:00 AM.
- 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
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
• SAVE THE DATE! Community BBQ. We are having a Corn Hole Tournament this year! Plus lots of other family fun. Burger and hot dog supper. Bounce house for the kids. More details to come.
- 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.
PLENTY
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
• U15 Baseball vs Biggar 6:00 PM Diamond 1
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
• Plenty Sports Day - Minor Ball Games @ 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM on Diamond 1, 2 & 3
