The Kerrobert Chronicle - October 25, 2022

Anna Polsfut in 2015 modeling her dress constructed of book pages.

Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery features local artist, Anna Polsfut

BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group

During the months of November and December, the Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery will feature an exhibit by local artist, Anna Polsfut, from Kindersley. Anna will be at the gallery on November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. for the first day of the exhibit. “I’m looking forward to seeing everyone from the Kerrobert and Kindersley area,” Anna said.

Her show “Art & Soul” exhibits various pieces of her work made of multiple mediums such as photography, relief printmaking, drawing, and silkscreen printmak-

ing. Every piece comes from Anna’s heart, which explains the title of her exhibit.

Many of her pieces feature the beauty of Saskatchewan, its nature, industries and crop lands. Whether it’s photography, graphic design, printmaking, sculptures or painting, Anna is passionate about creating elegant and sophisticated pieces.

Her favourite project was a dress she constructed completely of book pages, in which she invested between 20-30 hours of work in 2015. She was able to wear it to class at Medicine Hat College for critique, and the dress is now cur-

rently housed in the Medicine Hat College library.

Anna has 67 framed pieces stored in her basement that will be included in her display, as well as a couple of additional pieces. Her artistic works have been purchased by satisfied customers throughout Canada, ranging from Quebec and Ontario, to British Columbia and Alberta. She features her work on social media and at in person displays, as well as having a website, and belonging to an online gallery.

Throughout the months of November and December, Anna hopes to occasionally drop in at the gallery

Fountain Tire in Kindersley welcomes Mark Van Den Berg as the new manager at Fountain Tire in Kindersley.

Mark moved here from Prince Albert where he was the Assistant Manager, and is very excited to be part of this community. He looks forward to servicing the farm community with all their tire, commercial fleet, and passenger light truck needs.

OFFICIAL NOTICE

Dear Friends in Saskatchewan,

It’s that time of year again where I am making my Santa kits/letters for all the youth and adults that have been good this year. I have a friend in Saskatchewan where you can ask for information about these kits. Please feel free to message Gwen at santaskits@outlook.com for kit information.

to chat with visitors who stop in to see her exhibit. “Everyone is welcome!” Anna said.

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Mark Van Den Berg (top left), and family (l-r): his wife Sandy, stepson Derek, step daughter Emily, son Alexander and daughter Laura.

BY JOAN JANZEN

Your Southwest Media Group

Want to be be spooked for Halloween? The Kindersley Players are busy creating a spooky Shocktober Haunted House at the Kindersley Centre located at Hwy 7, 608 - 12th Avenue East. Each night from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 28th to 30th, visitors aged 12 years and older, can purchase a $10 ticket, and see the scary antics that are going on.

only for a short period of time.”

The group begins by walking through the three adjoining spaces located in the centre of the mall, and decides where to put up walls. After the walls are in place, construction and decorating begins.

On the day of Halloween, chil dren five years and older will be able to tour a kid’s version of the haunted house from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tickets at the door cost $2.00.

The Kindersley Players group is up to their scary business for the first time since 2018. Now they are busy bringing out all their props and costumes, explained Judy Lavoie, a member of Kindersley Players, who oversees the project.

“We have two trailers full of props and costumes; the walls are in one trailer and the props in another,” Judy explained. It takes a lot of work to make this event happen. Kinder sley Players consists of a core group of three or four people, but they are joined by 30 volunteers who begin working in September until the end of October, when they spend three nights a week setting up, decorating and constructing.

“It’s a lot of work for just four days,” Judy said. “But people want to get out and start doing stuff. A lot of volunteer hours are involved, but it’s

“We did a little run through the other night and worked on some lighting and sound,” Judy said. Adam Naismith, a local teacher who has experience working in theatre, is helping with the sound effects and lighting. “We’re very lucky to have him.” Judy said. However, there won’t be any actors or sound effects during the kids version of the haunted house, and the lights will be kept on.

About twenty people from the group of volunteers will also be participating as actors in the haunted house. A few of those actors are high school students.

All the proceeds from the event will be going towards the purchase of a stage theatre projector. “All of our funds will be going towards this for the next little while,” Judy explained. “We’re trying to turn the Norman Ritchie Centre into kind of a community theatre, and the building is really coming together. It’s the only live theatre building in town.”

Kindersley Players are hoping to get a good crowd, and attract visitors from all the surrounding areas. Judy recalls the event attracted 700 visitors when it was previously held at the Norman Ritchie Centre, but she has no idea how many people to expect in 2022.

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Life after professional hockey

Aprofessionalhockey player once said, “How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on, and 18,000 people boo?”

Canadian, Theo Fleury, a former professional hockey player, had that job. From a young age, he lived and breathed hockey. In a recent interview Theo said, “I often speak to parents and say - you put your kids in sports, not to create professional athletes, but to create quality human beings and set them up for the rest of their life.”

He gave Wayne Gretzky as an example. “Not only is he a great hockey player, but he’s a greater human being than he is a hockey

player,” Theo said. “All the superstars that were in the league when I was playing were all greater human beings than they were hockey players.”

According to Theo, they all came from small towns, grew up poor, dedicated their lives to hockey, worked hard and played hard, both on and off the ice. “We were relatable to people who bought tickets to come and watch us play” he said.

Born and raised in Oxbow, 58 kilometres west of the SK/Man. border, young Theo dreamed of playing in the NHL. “How many 6-year-olds go around their small town telling anyone who would listen that some day I’m going to play in the

NHL?” Theo asked.

Nine of his boyhood years were spent playing hockey with the same thirteen guys and the same three coaches. It was while playing hockey in a small town in the middle of nowhere that he learned about

respect, loving and caring for teammates, and received a blue print for success. He desperately needed that blue print, because he didn’t get it at home, where both his parents suffered with addictions, and young Theo had experienced sexual abuse.

“Hockey was my sanctuary. We were really poor, so the arena was the place that everything I was lacking at home, I got in the arena. I felt deeply loved and fell head over heals in love with hockey,” he said.

The retired hockey player made an interesting observation, saying, “All the adversity I faced in the early part of my life led me to where I am today. Those things have become gifts in my life. The great thing about adversity is it builds resilience.” That resilience enables him to stand up for the core values he learned along with the fundamentals of hockey.

“Our Prime Minister is a prime example of a leader who grew up without adversity,” he said, noting the absence of accountability and refusal to accept criticism. Instead of learning from criticism, he censors it.

“After I told my trauma story in 2009, it changed the trajectory of my life. It put me into a place of be-

ing of service. And my success in my hockey career allowed me to have a voice where people would actually listen to me,” Theo explained.

Now his Breaking Free Foundation invites a whole bunch of people to share their trauma stories, and everyone who listens relates to their pain. He believes trauma is at the core of every single issue we have in society. The last few years have resulted in a traumatized society and a spike in addictions and suicide. Theo believes it is completely unnecessary and doesn’t need to happen. So what is his solution?

“It’s basic relationship stuff,” he says. “We say we’re going to love you unconditionally until you can love yourself. That’s what happened to me; now it’s my turn to love people until they can love themselves. I’ve also been on a spiritual journey, and realized God always had a plan for me. The only time the plan went sideways was when I was running the show.” Theo the hockey player never thought he would one day be helping people heal from trauma. Now, both his past trauma and past success are enabling him to give back to others in a big way.

Pop89 In Praise of Big Families

BY MADONNA HAMEL Your Southwest Media Group

Icomefrom a large family: six kids, two parents and the occasional dog. And, while it was exhausting for my mom, and expensive for my dad, we kids thrived. I was reminded of this when I heard the poet Billy Collins read his poem “Only Child.”

He writes: “Not until my parents entered their nineties did I long for a sister. A nurse I named Mary.” She would drop everything whenever he called. “Be there in a jiff” she would say. They’d meet for coffee and sit and reminisce. He would tell her his childhood secrets, admit his peculiar habits. After a while they might order another coffee, share a pastry. And then he would walk her home.

Only children, says Collins, are terrible liars, because they have no one to blame. I, howev-

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er, was very good at skewing the truth. I had to to make it look like I was goaded into behaving badly. I was forever getting into trouble for yelling at my younger siblings. I was - am - very loud. My sisters, however, taunted quietly, a strategic way of dodging punishment. Also, whatever they did, I was told, it was up to me, as the older one, to take the higher ground. Just ignore them. As if.

Only children, Collins also says, are better receivers than givers of love. They never had anyone to bestow love upon. Nor, I’d add, did to did they have anyone to whom they could to express the kinds of regret, remorse, longing, wonderment, and frustration that come with growing up alongside each other. I also felt a lot of filial protectiveness. I never had children, but I had mother bear tendencies early and often. When anybody teased, hurt or threatened my sibs I swelled with anger and indignation on their behalf.

way. “We were just going,” I said. “Come on,” I said to my frightened beloved charges. I wanted to hold them, assuage their fears, rock them in my arms. Instead I herded them homeward, the three of us sniffling and shaking. When we got home I crumpled into a blubbering heap of delayed terror.

Warning: Do not make my siblings cry. Do not dare, don’t even try. I don’t care if you are my sister’s cherished sons. I don’t if you are my brother’s best friend from school. I don’t care if you are justified- that is, you think you are justified. I will glare at you with a stare that says: You couldn’t have found a better way to say that? Don’t you know that honesty without compassion is just cruelty? Who died and made you king?

These feelings - spoiling for a fight or wanting to take on the pain of my siblings - are painful. I feel my throat swell, I crave the words to make it all better. But I can’t imagine being little Billy Collins, playing on the floor alone. Or grown man Billy not having a big sister to call, any time, day or night. I have two, counts ‘em two, older sisters. And two younger sisters. And a soul mate of a brother. And the urge to call them increases with age.

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NOTICE OF POLL

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: A vote will be held for the Election of: Councillor for Division Two (2) The vote will take place on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the polling place listed below.

The R.M. of Kindersley Office, 409 Main Street, Kindersley, Saskatchewan.

I will declare the results of the voting at the Municipal Office on the 10th day of November, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

Dated at Kindersley, Saskatchewan this 24th day of October, 2022.

In fact, my first recollection of a full-on adrenaline rush fight-or-flight response happened when were preteens, living in Prince George. A group of boys came at me and my youngest sister and my brother with knives. At least they said they had knives. To this day my brother swears he saw the knives. Regardless, we believed the knives were on their persons. Anyway, they were the kind of boys who lurked at the bottom of Dead Man’s Cliff, a haunted empty and dried up riverbed we kids decided to explore one Sunday afternoon. We wanted to get a closer look at the rusty old car and, so the story went, the skeletons of the dead drivers who either committed suicide or lost control of their vehicle taking the sharp corner at the top of the hill.

The boys, there were four of them, were stocky, nervous, gum chewing bullies. The leader told us to leave their territory. I snorted at the very idea. “Territory, ha! Or else you’ll… What? Kill us?” I mocked. Then I hauled off and let them have it - with my words: “They’re just kids, for God’s sake! You think you look tough threatening a couple of little kids? Go pick on someone your own size. “The truth is, the leader was shorter than me and visibly taken aback by my rudeness, my refusal to concede to his machismo. He actually stepped back, as if assaulted by a gale. He then pointed to his pocket where the knife resided and then to the furthest path from the road and told us to leave, and take the long

NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL

Living alone, with my nearest sister three and half hours away, the next best thing to being there ‘in a jiffy’ is living in a village that is basically four big, fat extended families. Whenever there’s a wedding in town, I know I am invited, the whole town is. The same goes for high school graduations. And of course, when someone dies, we all show up, having delivered sandwiches, cookies and squares earlier that morning. And we stay on after the funeral, reminiscing. And those of us who are new to town, having only lived here ten years, listen attentively, the way Billy dreams his big sister Mary would.

This past summer I attended a ‘small’ (ie: a hundred people) ninetieth birthday gathering for Jacquie Carlier, matriarch of one of the founding families. There were babies and great grandparents and toddlers who periodically would raise their hands in the air, knowing innately that whoever was standing there would bend and lift them up without breaking from their conversation. Maybe one day those toddlers will want to break away. But I have no doubt, nor do they, there’s any number of relatives who’ll ‘be there in a jiffy.’

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: An Advance Poll will be held for the Election of: Councillor for Division Two (2)

The Advance Poll will take place on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the polling place listed below.

The R.M. of Kindersley Office, 409 Main Street, Kindersley, Saskatchewan.

I will declare the results of the voting at the Municipal Office on the 10th day of November, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

Dated at Kindersley, Saskatchewan this 24th day of October, 2022.

Glenda Giles Returning Officer

Whereas Tanya Rooke, nominated for the Office of Councillor for Division Five is

Glenda Giles Returning Officer

SUMA reiterating call for change to Municipal Election date

With the release of Saskatchewan Chief Electoral Officer Michael Boda’s final report on the 2020 provincial election, SUMA is once again calling for a change to the municipal election date for Saskatchewan’s cities, towns, and villages.

“Saskatchewan’s Chief Electoral Officer has reiterated that more space should be created between municipal and provincial elections, and we could not agree more,” SUMA President Randy Goulden said. “In 2020, our hometowns experienced voter confusion with the provincial and municipal election dates so close together, and inclement weather also created challenges. As the order of government closest to the people, it is vital for Saskatchewan’s residents to be able to exercise their democratic right and vote in their local election.”

Following the municipal elections in 2020, SUMA surveyed Saskatchewan hometowns, and the municipalities unanimously requested a change in future election dates. Based on feedback from Saskatchewan’s cities, towns, and

villages, SUMA has been advocating for a May election date for cities and a September 2024 election date for towns and villages. SUMA sent multiple letters to the provincial government and spoke about the changes during meetings with provincial ministers. In August, SUMA received correspondence indicating the Government of Saskatchewan would not be moving the municipal election date.

“SUMA strongly believes municipalities should have the freedom to determine a municipal election date that works best for them,” President Goulden said. “We urge the province to listen to their Chief Electoral Officer, along with the voices of Saskatchewan’s hometowns, and move the municipal election date.”

SUMA is in favour of several other of Boda’s recommendations, including any necessary legislative amendments to make voter lists freely available from Elections Saskatchewan to individual municipalities, and new possibilities for electronic voting.

Letter to the Editor

Reader strongly disagrees with Janzen’s column

To the Editor:

When Canada, Britain, and the USA invaded Sicily in July 1943, my maternal grandfather Corporal Phil Arundell was one of the soldiers of the Saskatoon Light Infantry battling against the fascist Italian regime and its German ally; first in Sicily, then Italy. The cost of the Italian campaign was high with 5,300 of my grandfather’s Canadian comrades being killed, and 19,000 wounded. Personally, Grandpa returned with medical issues and what would now be known as PTSD. He

died much too young in 1950.

I strongly disagree with Your West Central Voice columnist Joan Janzen’s assertion in the October 18, 2022, edition, that the election of Georgia Meloni as Italian Prime Minister is cause for celebration. There is a direct line connecting Meloni and her Brothers of Italy (FdI) party to the fascist movement began by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini in the 1920s - the movement that Canadians fought against in the 1940s.

Multiple sources confirm that in the

1990s Meloni was a youth wing member of the neo-fascist Italian Social Movement (MSI) (which was formed by followers of Mussolini after WWII), and then led the student movement of the neo-fascist National Alliance (AN) party that legally succeeded the MSI. In 2012 she co-founded her Brothers of Italy party which succeeded the National Alliance.

Although Meloni tries to soft pedal her fascist bent, her words and actions betray her intentions. When she was 19, she praised Mussolini as “a good politician, in that everything he did, he did for Italy”. Two of Mussolini’s descendants have run for Meloni’s party, a party that is also a home for many openly fascist “nostalgics”. Meloni added the neo-fascist tricolour flame symbol to the Brothers of Italy flag after the party was formed in 2012 and has refused to remove it. The tricolour logo is known to represent the flame that burns on Mussolini’s tomb. To whip up support, Meloni uses anti-immigrant, anti-government, ultra-nationalist, and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric to stoke a permanent feeling of fear and emergency in the public – all promoted by the FdI and the two other far right par-

ties in her coalition government as being “common sense”. Besides rejoicing in the rise of far-right politics in Italy, Joan Janzen has also used the election of Georgia Meloni as another of her tedious kneejerk Trudeau trashing opportunities. Her criticism that Justin

Trudeau was silent on Meloni’s win was premature. On Saturday October 22, Justin Trudeau appropriately congratulated Meloni “as Italy’s first woman Prime Minister” – the same day as US President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky also issued their con-

gratulations. As November 11 approaches, let us not excuse the re-emergence of fascism, or forget the sacrifices made by Canadians to try to rid the world of fascism’s hate during WWII. Sincerely, Doug Bone, Elrose, SK

Glenda M. Giles, Administrator

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THE GREAT PUMPKIN IS BACK!

BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group

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It turns out Charlie Brown isn’t the only one who believes in the Great Pumpkin. The winners, of the 5th Annual Pumpkin Growing Competition at Leader, Sask. displayed their ‘great pumpkins’ for the judges. According to Aimee Resch, one of the organizers, the competition had more than 80 entries this year!

The weigh-in took place at the Leader Community Hall on Saturday, October 15th, followed by a dance. Gary Wenzel’s pumpkin weighed in at 141 pounds for first place. Cathy Cocks showcased her 137.4 pound entry, which came in second, and Wayne Hittel’s 137.3 pound pumpkin took third place.

“We received amazing sponsorship from our community,” Aimee said. The generous sponsorship provided prizes, which were awarded in various categories, including prettiest pumpkin, ugliest pumpkin and rookie of the year.

The pumpkin growing competition started in 2018 when a group of friends decided to try growing giant pumpkins. Each year the number of participants has increased. Now it has grown into a community wide competition, which was celebrated this year with a community dance.

PHOTO: The top three winners of the 5th Annual Pumpkin Growing Competition display their pumpkins, along with more than 80 additional entries. L-R: Gary Wenzel (first place), Wayne Hittel (third place), Cathy Cocks (second place).

HUNTING Deep breathing: how to improve your aim

If you want to be a better shooter, the key is to pay close attention to your breath. In general, to prevent the movement of your chest from throwing off your aim, you should pull the trigger during the natural pause in your breathing cycle.

As you take aim, inhale deeply and exhale with force. Then, take a second deep breath and let it out normally. Once your lungs are almost empty, hold your breath. This will

give you a five to eight second window to pull the trigger with precision.

Keep in mind that you won’t always have time to co­ordinate your breathing with your shot. In a fast­paced situation, you must be able to hold your breath at a moment’s notice. However, you can learn to maintain control of your breathing by practising techniques such as nasal and belly breathing at home.

Hunting waterfowl: a brief guide to decoys

When it comes to hunting waterfowl, setting up the right decoy spread is crucial to your success. Here’s what you need to know about luring in snow geese, Canada geese and ducks.

SNOW GEESE

Since these birds tend to move in flocks of hundreds, you’ll need to set upward of 1,000 decoys to attract them. If you’re relying solely on full body decoys, however, about 200 to 400 should suffice to create a realistic setup.

CANADA GEESE

Early in the season, about 20 to 30 decoys dispersed in groups of five to seven is enough. Once these birds begin to migrate, however, their flocks increase in size and you’ll need

closer to 120 decoys. Toward the end of the season, reduce the number of decoys and opt for lifelike, full body options.

DUCKS

When you hunt ducks, the appropriate number of decoys depends on the body of water where you’re set up. A more expansive area will require a larger decoy spread to look realistic. For example, a dozen decoys will suffice for a pond, but you’ll need several dozen on a large lake.

Remember to check for changes to your regional hunting regulations before the start of each season.

How to safely share the forest with other hunters

Hunting is a popular activity that primarily takes place on public land. Since game within this territory is a collective resource that must be shared, there are certain rules you must respect.

First, it should be noted that your right to hunt doesn’t give you priority access or exclusive use of public territory. It’s also prohibited to infringe on the right of others to hunt legally. To ensure courteous collaboration and ethical conduct among hunters, you must:

• Respect the right of other hunters to access legal hunting sites

• Refrain from damaging a hunter’s lookout or blind

• Never purposefully disrupt someone else’s legal hunt

• Leave the bait, lures and traps set by other hunters intact

• Move around discreetly to avoid frightening nearby animals

• Wear a fluorescent orange garment that’s visible at all times

If you wish to hunt on private property, you must first be granted access by the property owner. To ensure there isn’t a miscommunication, it’s advisable to request written authorization.

Finally, remember that you must also share public territory with other outdoor enthusiasts such as hikers and mountain bikers. It’s essential that you remain vigilant at all times to ensure everyone can continue to safely enjoy these wild spaces.

5 tips for hunting coyotes

As deer season comes to an end, it’s time to set your sights on a new challenge. In addition to keeping you active during the off­season, hunting coyotes can help protect the local deer population. If you want to test your skills against this wily predator, here are five tips for a successful hunt.

1. CONFIRM THEIR PRESENCE

These adaptable creatures can live in various types of terrain including prairies, plains, deserts and other semi­wooded areas. However, be sure to scout the area to confirm their presence before you set up. Speak with livestock farmers in the region to determine if any coyotes have recently been spotted. Additionally, look for signs like fresh tracks, scat and kill sites.

2. TAKE STEPS TO STAY HIDDEN

4. USE THE RIGHT CALL

If you hunt coyotes in the winter, you’ll likely need to take steps to blend in with the snow. Opt for well­insulated white apparel with a camouflage pattern that resembles bare branches. Position yourself among the trees at the edge of a clearing and avoid facing the sun. This makes your silhouette more visible and can impair your vision. Since coyotes have a strong sense of smell, take the wind’s direction into consideration when you choose a lookout spot.

3. BRING THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT

Since successfully hunting coyotes often comes down to your long­range shooting skills, you’ll need a reliable scope with a high magnification range and reticle. You’ll also benefit from a bipod or tripod to steady your aim. To limit your movements, consider using binoculars rather than the scope of your gun to scan the area for prey.

Calling is the preferred method for hunting coyotes. To lure them out, use an electric caller to mimic the cries of a distressed hare or fawn for about 20 to 40 seconds. During mating season, the telltale sound of a male or female looking for a companion can also prove effective. If you don’t get results after about 30 minutes, don’t hesitate to change sites.

5. ALWAYS BE READY TO SHOOT

Stay vigilant and train yourself to look for movement near the edges of clearings. These elusive creatures are quick, so make sure you always have your gun at the ready to avoid missing a fleeting opportunity to hit your target.

Before you head out, make sure you’re up to date on the regional hunting regulations and limits.

Eston Lions celebrate 75th anniversary

BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group

The Eston Lions Club celebrated its 75th anniversary Saturday evening, October 22nd at Eston. Approximately 80 guests enjoyed a catered meal, followed by guest speakers.

Lion Eunice Cameron, a Past Council Chairperson, was first to speak. She is heavily involved with Lions Quest, which is her passion. Lions Quest Canada is the centre for positive youth development with an approach to promoting healthy well-being for youth.

Next, Rob Hill addressed the guests. As the current Global Action Team District Membership Coordinator, and the Multiple District 5 Lions Club International Foundation Chairperson, he spoke on membership.

District Governor Alvin Matechuk also gave a presentation. Like the other speakers, Alvin has served in many capacities, and continues to serve.

The club’s guest speaker, Past International Director, Marvin Chambers from Fillmore, Sask. spoke eloquently about the importance of Lions Clubs. He has received many awards during his Lion’s life, and holds the highest award given to a Lion, the Ambassador of Good Will.

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SNIPE LAKE NO. 259

Whereas Lisa Oakland has been nominated for Councillor for Division 2

Jeremy Hartsook has been nominated for Councillor for Division 6

And WHEREAS these are the only candidates, I hereby give notice that no voting for those offices will take place on November 9, 2022 and that the following are declared elected by acclamation:

Councillor Division 2: Lisa Oakland

Councillor Division 6: Jeremy Hartsook

Dated at the Town of Eston, this 7th day of October, 2022. Brian Robert Shauf, Returning Officer

Three members from the Rosetown club were also in attendance. Lion Ron Tessier explained that Rosetown had sponsored the Eston club when it was first founded 75 years ago. Although Ron has been a member for 33 years, he said, “We’ve got some guys that have been members for over 50 years.” Chevrons were presented during the evening, in recognition of long-term service.

Lion Marion Andrew received the Life Membership for her husband Lion Morris Andrew, who sadly passed away this summer. The International President’s Certificate of Appreciation went to Lion Ron Tessier. A 45-year chevron was awarded to Lion Bob Holmes. Forty-year chevrons went to treasurer, Lion Rod Knight,

and Lion Lorne Johnson. A 25-year chevron was awarded to Rod Cummings.

Lion James Unrau won a 75th anniversary shirt, donated by the Richmound Lions Club. The 50/50 draw took in $630, and Lynn Chambers won the $315.

The Eston club currently has 28 members. “When I joined 33 years ago, we had 71 members,” Ron recalled. However there are a few new members who have joined more recently.

The club holds their regular meetings on the fourth Monday of each month in the basement of the Legion club room, as well as an executive/director meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, except for the months of July and August.

The local club conducts a trip of the month draw and has a small land project. They also help with kids tournaments in town, deliver Meals on Wheels, and donate funds to the swimming pool and complex. During the summer months, they lend out two barbecues on a trailer for a small fee.

The evening was an opportunity for the club to celebrate the many contributions the Lions Club has made in the community over the past 75 years.

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Bob Holmes (centre) receives a 45-year chevron.

The head table at the Eston Lions 75th anniversary celebration (L-R): Celeste Matechuk, District Governor Alvin Matechuk, Lion Freda Hill, GAT & LCIF District 5 SKS Rob Hill, Lion Lynn Chambers.

Lorne Johnson (centre) receives a 40-year chevron. Rod Knight (centre) receives a 40-year chevron.

NBA ready to greet the ‘Next Lebron’

BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Column

He’s7-foot-4. He’s only 17 years old. And unless you’re a professional basketball fangeek, you probably haven’t heard of Victor Wembanyama. But just like almost everyone — hoop fans and non-hoop fans alike — has heard of LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama will soon be a household name, too.

He’s apparently that good. In the National Basketball Association draft in the summer of 2023, Wembanyama is almost a certainty to be chosen No. 1 overall, giving the team fortunate enough to own his rights a fighting chance to start contending for NBA championships.

Wembanyama is from France. He plays for a professional team called Metropolitans 92 and in early October, his club played two exhibition games against one of the NBA’s G League teams, the Ignite. The youngster’s introduction to the U.S. sports media was spectacular, as he scored 37 and 36 points respectively, with 15 rebounds in the two games.

One person who came away impressed was the NBA’s main man, LeBron himself.“Everybody’s been a unicorn over the last few years, but he’s more like an alien,” James said on NBA.com. “No one has ever seen anyone as tall as he is but as fluid and as graceful as he is out on the floor … He’s, for sure, a generational talent.”

Wembanyama’s Wikipedia page makes reference to his ball-handling skills and shooting ability, normally not strong points for players of his height. In a description of a play in one of the Metropolitans 92-Ignite games, the NBA.com site said the following: “Victor Wembanyama blocked

a shot Thursday afternoon, ran to the other end of the court, went airborne from just inside the foul line, corralled an alley-oop pass with one hand and slammed home a dunk. The entire sequence lasted eight seconds.”

The new NBA season is just under way, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks favoured to win the championship. Toronto Raptors are pegged by betting sites to have a middle-of-the-road season, with a playoff position a possibility. How great would it be for Victor Wembanyama to wind up in a Raptor uniform to start the 2023-24 season? The French youngster might prefer coming to a country where bilingualism means English and French instead of an American centre where English and Spanish are the favoured languages.

One NBA general manager said Wembanyama is the most hyped prospect since James in 2002 which means, if he lives up to his billing, he’d be a better player than Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Ja Morant, Nikola Jokic, Luca Doncic and Kawhi Leonard, among others. That’s high praise for a player who will stand tall on NBA courts, starting next season.

• Steve Simmons of Sunmedia.com: “The Hunter Brothers sang the national anthems at the Blue Jays final game and hard as I looked I couldn’t see Dale, Mark, or Dave among them.”

• Columnist Norman Chad on Twitter, “Rays-Guardians MLB playoff game through 13 innings. No runs, seven hits, 35 strikeouts. Pitchers’ duels can be scintillating and stirring; however, this one has been more like watching a concrete truck at a construction site.”

• From a FakeKenHolland account on Twitter, in reacting to complaints of high concession pric-

LAND FOR CASH RENT

Offers will be accepted for the cash rent of the following land in the RM of Kindersley until November 15, 2022:

NW 33-29-23-W3

NW 34-29-23-W3 NE 24-30-24-W3

SE 04-30-23-W3

W half 21-30-24-W3

Three year renewable terms, starting April 1, 2023. Current renter has right to match any bids. There is some bin space available for renters. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

Send offers by mail to Box 1838, Kindersley, S0L 1S0 or by email to kachmarski@hotmail.ca

es at Oilers’ home games: “All hats collected from Connor’s hat-trick celebration will be available for sale, with a complimentary bag of popcorn, at the Rogers Place concession stand starting at the low low price of $225.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg, after two lacklustre Thursday Night Football games: “There has not been a touchdown on Thursday Night Football in over six quarters. Right now TNF stands for Touchdowns Not Featured.”

• Another one from Kaseberg: “During Tampa Bay’s 21-15 win over Atlanta, Tom Brady received a questionable roughing-the-passer call. How questionable? I’ve seen more vicious tackles waiting in line at Starbucks.”

• A groaner from RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “According to spotrac.com, Dallas offensive lineman Jason Peters actually has a base annual salary $30,000 higher than RB Tony Pollard. Might be time for the Cowboys to rob Peters to pay Pollard.”

• Headline at theonion.com: “Astros Caught Politely Asking Catcher For Little Heads-Up On Pitch Selection.”

• Fark.com headline: “What are you in for? Bank robbery. You? Murder. You? Cheating at fishing.”

• Warriors guard Steph Curry, to reporters, on 7-foot-4 French wunderkind Victor Wembanyama: “He’s like the (NBA) 2K create-a-player; he’s every point guard that wants to be 7 foot. Cheatcode type vibes, man.”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com, on the Blue Jays’ painful collapse with an 8-1 lead in the AL Wild Card playoffs: “On the other hand, they’ve been made honorary Toronto Maple Leafs.”

• Norman Chad again, on Twitter: “If Aaron Judge had played for 73-99 Angels and Shohei Ohtani had played for 99-63 Yankees, Ohtani would win the MVP award. And, frankly, New York would’ve replaced the Statue of Liberty with the Statue of Ohtani.”

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FOR SALE BY TENDER

Tenders will be accepted on the following parcels of land located in the R.M. of Heart’s Hill No. 352, approximately 5 miles South and 15 miles West of Luseland, SK and 5 miles West and 7 miles North of Major, SK: SE 11-35-27-W3rd (municipal assessment - $212,200.00)

5% non-refundable deposit will be required on accepted Tender 10 days after closing

Tenders will be received by the undersigned on or before 12:00 o’clock noon on Wednesday, the 26th day of October, 2022.

More information available upon request

Not necessarily the highest or any tender accepted. COOPER NEIL LAW FIRM

Solicitor for Cheryl Stang Telephone: (306) 228-2631 Fax: (306) 228-4449

Email: unityoffice@cooperneil.ca

P.O. Box 600, Unity, SK, S0K 4L0

Frightening Food Frenzy in support of the Luseland Food Bank

Local volunteers from Luseland are planning a town-wide food drive this Halloween in support of Luseland’s Food Bank.

Donation bags were left at each house in Luseland on Sunday, October 23 and Monday, October 24. For contactless pick up, please place your donation bag in a visable location outside your door by 5:00 PM on Monday, October 31.

Welcome donations include non perishables, non-expired items, paper towel, toilet paper, laundry, hand or dish soap. Cash, cheque or e-transfer donations can be sent to the Luseland Food Bank at luselandfoodbank@gmail.com.

Missed or late donations can be left in the food bank cart at Family Foods. For more information contact 306-371-6233.

Congratulations to the Luseland Lords Senior Girls Volleyball team on their first place win in Unity this past weekend! | PHOTO

Major 4-H Club Organizational Meeting

There will be an organizational meeting for the Major 4-H Club on November 2.

This year the club will be offering beef and outdoorsman. Other potential options are small pets, archery or poultry, but leaders will be required in addition to interested members.

SCHOOL

The meeting will be held at 7:00 PM at the Major Catholic Church and will last until approximately 8:30 PM.

Anyone requiring more information can contact Vicki Ostrowski at 306-834-7395 or email vicki.ostrowski@usask.ca.

From left to right Fire Chief Vic Sittler, Shane Kruesel, Jarret Johnson,

LUSELAND

Harvest Festival brought back memories of the good old days

BY BOBBI HEBRON Kerrobert Rec Director

We have had a week to reflect on the festivities of the Harvest Festival and have come away with many compliments and some great new ideas.

This event was inspired by Town Council wanting to do a fall event in 2021 to celebrate the new streets, but that event never came to fruition. The Recreation Board could see that there were several groups that needed to raise funds following the struggles of Covid and our community needed a celebration. Be-

cause many had been part of the Jamboree Days committee almost 30 years ago we knew that a weekend of events bringing large amounts of people out will benefit everyone financially. I was aware of several communities host full weekends of activities (Rosetown Harvest Festival, Lancer Chokecherry Festival, Luseland Canada Day and more) and that their locals have come to look forward to the weekend and plan to return each year.

In April of 2021, with support from the Recreation Board,

I started by speaking to the Football Association and Rebels coaching staff. When they knew they could book their Homecoming game for the Friday night and then when the Chamber of Commerce agreed to organize a Parade on Saturday, I felt we had a good start to a weekend of events to encourage others to join. Using ideas from the highly successful and long running Rosetown Harvest Festival I then reached out to others through email and personal visits who had projects on the go or who had

money that needed to be raised. I contacted 15 organizations; 3 more reached out to me and a total of 12 participated.

I had immediate confirmation from the Football Association, the Rebels coaching staff, the Chamber of Commerce and the Kerrobert Pioneer Haven and they should be commended as the weekend would not have come together without their initial enthusiasm. The weekend continued to fill up with other interested groups. Most events and times were committed to at least three months prior to the event. One month prior more were added and the week prior two more events were organized. There was only one last minute cancellation. All events that I was contacted about were reviewed to ensure that they supported each other.

I advertised regularly for 4 months and as the event got closer, I advertised more and more often which included weekly then daily Facebook posts and updating posters weekly then daily as new events were added.

All groups who participated were contacted following the weekend with the same questions. Each organization who responded agreed that the weekend was a great success. There were varying numbers of people who attended events but all organizers were pleased with the turnout, in most cases it was more than expected. I heard back from the following : the Pioneer Haven had 40 people for lunch, Kerrobert Composite School had 54 attend their open house, the Library and Museum and Art

Gallery had 175 enjoy all their activities, the Football Association sold 90 burgers and although they didn’t have a count on the number that attended the game it was way more than expected. The Kerrobert Credit Union Family Activities also didn’t keep count but they said there was 20-40 playing there at any given time.

Most of those who responded felt the fall was a great time to hold a Festival. There were two concerns received that it was hard to find workers due to it being a holiday weekend.

Some suggestions and great comments were received when considering an event for next year and they included that a clean up should be done following the parade; that it would be nice to see more businesses involved; and that the weekend reminded them of when they were young. Consistently I heard people say how great it was to have so many family and friends home to visit with and have so much for everyone to do. It was also mentioned that more children’s activities, more food options and availability should be provided as well as more activities in a centralized location. Although a few comments were received that a committee should be formed, many also felt that it was great that there weren’t meetings to attend as much planning happened through email. It was also stated that by having each organization keep their own funds it made more groups want to be involved.

I asked as many as I could throughout the weekend about their

thoughts on the event. In every instance it was extremely positive! Based on the responses the event reached it goals of community spirit building and fundraising for all interested groups. This event exceeded all expectations and it was reminiscent of the old Jamboree Days seeing such a large number of volunteers work towards a common goal. This was community led and I am very proud to be part of a community where so many volunteers came together to help their organization while making memories for people of all ages. The little ones will not forget the horses and the treats from the parade as well as the fun they had at the Park and the Courthouse, the young at heart will remember the good visiting in the field while watching the Smiths and Mrs. Neumeier in the combine; I’m told the comedian and the music at the Tiger event were incredible and our Rebel football team will not soon forget the support they felt being cheered to victory by hundreds of people under the brand new lights at Bishops Bowl. It was a new way to organize but it brought back memories of the good old days. If you would like to get involved with helping to plan another Harvest Festival for 2023 or if you would like to share your ideas, please contact the Recreation office at 834-2344.

Luseland Police Service and Kindersley RCMP arrest pair for property theft

On October 18th Luseland Police Service along with Kindersley RCMP responded to several 911 calls of a boat being stolen from a local resident. As a result of these phone calls two suspects were taken into custody and charged with the following:

• Drayden Clinton of Calgary Alberta was charged with Operate a Vehicle in a Manner that is Dangerous to the public under section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code, and Theft Over $5000 under section 334(a) of the Criminal Code, two counts of Possession of Stolen Property over $5000 under section 355 of the Criminal Code and two counts of Failing to Comply with a release order under section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code plus additional warrants from both Saskatchewan and Alberta.

• Janelle McCullough of Kindersley was charged with Theft Over $5000 under section 334(a) of the Criminal Code, two counts of Possession of Stolen Property over $5000 under

Notice of Abandonment of Poll

MUNICIPALITY OF PROGRESS NO. 351

Whereas Trent Eurich nominated for the office of Councillor Division No. 4

is the only candidate, I hereby give public notice that no voting for this office will take place on November 9th, 2022.

Dated this 20th day of October, 2022.

Kim Adams Returning Officer

section 355 of the Criminal Code.

Both parties have been remanded for court in Saskatoon. Luseland Police Service and Kindersley RCMP continue to investigate and more charges may be forthcoming.

In addition to yesterday’s arrests Kindersley RCMP responded to a further 37 calls for service between the dates of October 10th and October 16th. The calls for service included, but were not limited to; four suspicious vehicle calls, one break and enter and two theft complaints.

Want to help your local RCMP investigate crimes and keep your community safe? Voluntarily register your business or home security camera at: saskcapturecw.ca.

*For more information on the calls to service please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment.

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Luseland Arts Council presents three shows

The Luseland Arts Council presents three shows in this years series beginning with Twin Flames in mid November. The evening will begin with an Oktober Fest style supper complete with smokies, salads and pie prepared by the Luseland Pioneer Club. Following supper Twin Flames will bring an engaging multi cultural performance. Blending together Indigenous and western music the due effortlessly floats between Inuktitut, French and English leaving audiences fascinated and inspired.

In January we are excited to present Sheldon Casavant, an evening of magic, intrigue and illusion. This is a light hearted magic show, highly interactive and great for all ages. Our final show of the season is a high energy group – The Derina Harvey Band. This is an east coast kitchen party which will leave you out of breath and hollering from your seats.

The Luseland Arts Council will also be organizing the annual Marketplace the third week of November. Tables are booking quickly and it promises to be a great opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts with a wide variety from pottery to sewing and knitting, homemade candy and everything in between.

Twin Flames will perform in Luseland mid-November.

BY BRIAN ZINCHUK

This is Part 6 of a 6-part series on the two heavy oil upgraders built in Saskatchewan is based on the book So Much More We Can Be: Saskatchewan’s Paradigm Shift and the Final Chapter on the Devine Government 1982-1991, by Edward Willett, Gerard Lucyshyn and Joseph Ralko. It was published this in 2021 by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

By Brian Zinchuk

The authors of So Much More We Can Be conclude their chapter on the two upgraders by saying, “In the end, both projects were enormous money-losers for the province. When the Bi-Provincial Upgrader was sold in 1999, the net loss to the province stood at $330 million. Taking both capital and accumulated operating losses into account. When NewGrade sold in 2007, the net loss stood at $735 million.

“That made the total loss on the two projects $1.065 billion, nearly the cost of another mega

project. Offsetting this, while difficult to quantify, was the effect of stimulating increased production of heavy oil and the increased use of natural gas supply to both projects.”

With healthy respect to the authors, I must heartily disagree with their conclusion. Yes, the total loss was $1 billion. But less than a decade later, the royalties on heavy oil alone, made up over a billion dollars over the course of two years. And it kept on coming. And coming.

For all the political strife over cost overruns of the two projects as they were built, and their initial struggles, the added provincial royalties in the 21st century made up for that in spades. And the further investment in northwest Saskatchewan’s heavy oil patch has far outstripped the money spent on the Bi-Provincial Upgrader, even when you adjust for inflation.

That, unequivocally, proves the investment in the upgraders was sound, and visionary. It just took a while to get there. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

The billions of dollars Husky, now Cenovus, and the province have made as a result of the Lloydminster Upgrader have far outshone the money lost in its early years. This is how it appeared in 2008.

PHOTO BY BRIAN ZINCHUK

Zinchuk: Conclusion of Devine’s Upgrader Series

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17

And in the meantime, tens of thousands of people have fed their families and paid their bills as a direct result of those upgraders. I was one of them. Literally hundreds of thousands of Saskatchewan people have had their health care, or schools, or roads paid for directly from the royalties from the development of heavy oil. Would heavy oil have been developed without the upgraders? Perhaps, but nowhere near the extent that they were, and are, to this day. Would Husky have spent up to $350 million each on their 10,000 barrel per day Lloyd thermal projects without the Lloydminster Upgrader? Doubtful.

Oil, and in particular, heavy oil, has been absolutely decisive in Saskatchewan’s transition from being a perennial “have-not” to a “have” province. And despite some tough times since oil prices crashed in 2014, we haven’t looked back. We no longer define ourselves as a lesser sibling of confederation.

And oil will be decisive again. The rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in

Ukraine have led to oil in the US$90-120 range and back down to US$82. But what may be lost is that Western Canadian Select, closely related in price to Lloydminster Blend, was trading in the US$90 range. That’s pretty much unheard of, although that has since fallen to the still very significant US$60 range. Improved potash prices and oil brought Saskatchewan out of deficit this year, with heavy oil being a key part of that. After being staggered for seven years by the punches of the oil downturn, the Saskatchewan economy in short order is finding its footing again.

If I might extrapolate a bit further, it seems more than a coincidence that the dust settling on the upgraders, the rise of the oil economy in Saskatchewan, our departure from being a have-not, and the transition to a much more conservative province all happened around the same time. Since 2007, the year the Saskatchewan Party was elected under Brad Wall, this province’s population has grown by a fifth, to just under 1.2 million people. The once-natural ruling party, the socialist New Democratic Party, has been dramatically diminished. The NDP

haven’t sent a member of parliament to Ottawa from Saskatchewan in many years. It’s next to impossible for an NDP MLA to get elected in rural Saskatchewan. In the 2020s, Saskatchewan is no longer considered a left-leaning province, but a right-leaning one.

That shift was one where Saskatchewan’s self esteem was buoyed by newfound economic prowess. When you pay your own bills, as a have province, you strut a little taller, and you tend to lean a little further to the right. Led by Wall, and carried on by Scott Moe, could it be attributed to the economic strength granted, in no small part, by the two heavy oil upgraders?

Maybe there is another chapter on the Devine government, after all.

Brian Zinchuk is editor and owner of PipelineOnline.ca and occasional contributor to the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca.

Classifieds

CARDS OF THANKS

The family of Doreen Charteris wishes to thank Dr. Wentzel, Yvonne Veronelly and staff at the Kerrobert & District Health Center for taking such wonderful care of her. Our mom felt very happy and safe in your care. Thank you to those who sent cards, tasty food items, condolences, shared memories and hugs with us during this sad time. A special thank you to Father Dan for giving comfort to our mom during her final moments and for leading such a beautiful celebration of Mom’s life at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church on October 17, 2022. Thanks to Lannette Ressler and Kristin Morris for filling the church with their uplifting music and to all the Ladies who prepared such a delicious lunch after the service. It was heart-warming for her whole family to feel the outpouring of love and remembrance at Mom’s Celebration of Life and to see all the views on Facebook of those who were not able to attend. Thank you.

COMING EVENTS

December 4 – After two years of COVID restrictions, the Kindersley District Music Festival Association is excited to once again be able to present its Christmas Carol Festival at St. Paul’s United Church at 7:00 p.m. Consider this your invitation to get in the Christmas spirit and participate in this spectacular event. For information, please contact Carmen Julseth at brio_ music@hotmail.com of Glenda Giles at 306-4608031 or 306-463-2524.

Prairie West Historical Society presents “Gnome for the Holidays” Bizarre Bazaar Craft Show & Sale Saturday, November 5 Eston Legion Hall (137 Veterans (1st) Avenue). 10 AM - 3 PM. Admission: $2. Door Prize. Lunch available for purchase starting at 11:00 am. For further information contact Erica Swyryda 306402-7252. OCT25c

St. Andrew’s United Church, Eston ANNUAL FALL TAKE-OUT

SUPPER AND ON-LINE AUCTION. Sunday, November 6, 5:00-6:00 PM. Baked Ham Supper with Trimmings. Gluten free supper available –please advise $22 per meal, age 10 and under

$10. Pick up at side door, 3rd Ave. Limited delivery available. Call 306962-7321 or 306-9624177 to place orders. On-Line Auction runs on Facebook from Monday, October 31 to Saturday, November 5. To view auction items and bid, go to Eston-St. Andrew’s Silent Auction on Facebook.

The Screening Program for Breast Cancer provides screening mammograms to women 50 years of age or older that are NOT experiencing any breast symptoms. Call toll free 1-855-584-8228 to book your appointment. The bus is coming to your community: The bus will be parked In in the parking lot of the West Central Events Center, Kindersley, Saskatchewan from November 21 –December 2, 2022.

Saturday November 12 – Eston Riverside Regional Park Online Auction. Interested in donating? Auction items will be accepted to November 11. Contact Kelly Knight 306-9627344 or Shannon Beckstrand 306-9627611 to donate. Go to www.32auctions.com/ errp to view items. Bidding opens Tuesday November 1. Closes November 12 at 7:00 PM.

The Screening Program for Breast Cancer provides screening mammograms to women 50 years of age or older that are NOT experiencing any breast symptoms. Call toll free 1-855584-8228 to book your appointment. The bus is coming to your community: Kerrobert & District Health Centre. The mobile bus will be parked in the NW corner of the parking lot, Kerrobert, Saskatchewan from November 7–18, 2022. Screening Saves Lives.

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IN MEMORIAM

Louis Rousson

August 29, 1939October 26, 2017

As the five year date approaches, it is heavy on our hearts that it has been five years since we heard your voice or saw your smile. Five years without a hug and your physical presence. We miss you so much. Our only consolation being that you are in the arms of God where there is no pain. We will see you there some day. Forever loved and missed by your wife June, Children and Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

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10 TIPS for safe trick-or-treating

Are your children finally old enough to trick-or-treat without you hovering nearby? If they don’t want an adult to tag along this Halloween, here are 10 rules they’ll need to follow.

1. Only visit houses that are lit up, and never go inside

2. Walk on the sidewalk, and avoid zigzagging across the street

3. Respect all road signs and traffic lights

4. Never approach or get in to a stranger’s car

5. Stay with your friends at all times, and go to each door as a group

6. Follow a pre-planned route, and return home at the agreed upon time

7. Don’t text while walking, especially if you’re crossing the road

8. Bring a flashlight, and make sure drivers can see you at all times

9. Keep your distance from animals you don’t know

10. Don’t eat any candy until you get home and an adult inspects it

By following these 10 tips, your children are sure to have a safe and fun Halloween.

3 creepy HALLOWEEN CRAFTS

This Halloween, encourage your kids to get creative. Here are a few fun and easy crafts your little ones will love making.

1. FELT CRITTERS

Cut pieces of felt into various shapes and glue them together to make insects, animals and fantastical creatures. For young crafters, you can trace out the desired shapes with a marker and get them to simply cut along the lines. Use pompoms, buttons and bits of yarn to add the finishing touches.

To create a spooky spider, for example, cut out a large black circle for the body, two medium white circles for the eyes and two small black circles for the pupils. Attach eight same-sized pieces of black pipe cleaner to make the legs.

2. MASON JAR LANTERNS

To create a spooky lantern, paint the outside of a Mason jar with the face of a jack-o’-lantern. Another idea is to make it look like the lantern is covered in creepy crawlies by filling it with plastic insects and cotton cobwebs. Alternatively, you can fill the jar halfway with dried leaves, flowers and pebbles to create a more fall-like look.

Once the jar is ready, place a battery-powered tealight inside. The flickering candle will cast the perfect eerie glow.

3. TOILET ROLL MONSTERS

Make ghosts, vampires and other Halloween monsters out of empty toilet paper rolls. Use the tubes as torsos for your spooky creatures, then create horns, wings, fangs and other eerie features with markers, paint, construction paper, pipe cleaners and other odds and ends you have around the house.

for kids

To make a mummy, for example, wrap the roll in strips of gauze or paper towel. Or, to bring your very own Frankenstein to life, use green paint and black felt for the hair.

All three of these crafts can be made with objects found around your home and adapted to your children’s ages and abilities. Use the crafts you make to help decorate your home, design a haunted house or put on a spooky puppet show.

Bewitched CUPCAKES

These adorable chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese icing are the perfect treat to make for a Halloween party or play date.

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 eggs, room temperature

• 1/2 cup white sugar

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

• 225 grams cream cheese

• 4 cups icing sugar

• 1 teaspoon orange gel food colouring

1. Preheat the oven to 177 C (350 F). Place cupcake liners in each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin.

2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Set aside. In a second bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

3. Incorporate half of the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, and mix well. Add half of the buttermilk and mix well. Add the rest of the wet ingredients and buttermilk, and mix well.

4. Pour the mixture into each muffin tin cup to fill them halfway. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a cupcake comes out clean.

5. In the meantime, use a beater to mix the butter and cream

Start to finish: 1 hour (40 minutes active)

cheese until smooth. Add the rest of the salt and vanilla, and mix well. Use the beater at a low speed to slowly incorporate the icing sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add the food colouring and mix until the icing is a uniform orange.

To ensure the icing has a vibrant colour, use a gel rather than a liquid food dye.

6. Let the cupcakes cool completely, then use a piping bag to ice them. Decorate with candies or small Halloween-themed cookies.

3 types of DIY COSTUMES anyone can make

Whether you waited until the last minute or simply want to make your own, here are a few ideas for Halloween costumes you can easily create at home.

1. SANDWICH BOARD OUTFITS

All you need are two large pieces of cardboard and string to build your sandwich board. Use markers, paint or other craft supplies to turn yourself into:

• A chocolate bar. Use tin foil to mimic the classic wrapper texture.

• A social media post. Choose a funny celebrity tweet or pretend you’re a photo on Instagram.

• An advertisement. Make up your own unusual product and write a catchy slogan.

2. CHARACTER IMPERSONATIONS

Comb through your closet or borrow pieces from family members to recreate the iconic look of a fictional person. Here are a few options:

• Mario. You’ll need a fake mustache, denim overalls, white gloves and a red Tshirt and hat.

• Mary Poppins. Wear a white blouse, red bow tie, long skirt and a black straw hat. Be sure to carry a long black umbrella.

• Wednesday Adams. Put on a black dress and wear your wig or hair braided. To nail the look, be sure to smear on white face paint.

• Sandy Olsson. Dress in a tight black top and pants. Complete the costume with curled hair, hoop earrings and a pair of wedge sandals.

• Waldo. Slip on a pair of blue jeans and a red-and-white-striped shirt and tuque. Round glasses and a wood cane are also key.

3. BALLOON CREATIONS

If you have a bag of birthday balloons

lying around, all it takes is a little creativity and a strong set of lungs to turn yourself into:

• A bunch of grapes. Cover your body in dark blue or purple balloons. Top off the creation with a green hat and scarf to represent the stem and leaves.

• A bubble bath. Use white balloons and accessorize with a bath brush and rubber duck.

• A sea anemone. Create your tentacles with the long modelling balloons used to make balloon animals.

• A flower. Dress completely in green and surround your face with a ring of pink or red balloons.

• A bag of jelly beans. Wrap yourself and various balloons in a large clear garbage bag.

If you need more inspiration, there are plenty of photos available online as well as tutorial videos to help you bring your costume to life. Happy Halloween!

4 FAMILY ACTIVITIES

for a fun Halloween at home

If you want to celebrate Halloween with your kids from the comfort of your home, here are a few on-theme activities the whole family will enjoy.

1. PLAY BOARD GAMES

There’s no better time to play games like The Werewolves of Millers Hollow, Cauldron Quest and Ghost Blitz than on Halloween. You can also play monster-themed charades or Pictionary

2. SING KARAOKE

Choose a selection of songs that suit the occasion and belt out the lyrics on your own or as a group. Your playlist can include Monster (Lady Gaga), Zombie (The Cranberries) and Ghostbusters (Ray Parker Jr.).

3. ORGANIZE A PHOTO SHOOT

Make a creepy backdrop and show off your costumes in a makeshift photobooth. Alternatively, you can host a fashion show in your living room.

4. MAKE A HOME MOVIE

Recreate scenes from classic Halloween movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus or write your own script. Make sure everyone has the chance to play a fun role.

Once your little monsters are in bed, wrap up the evening in your pajamas with a bowl of popcorn and a scary movie.

Servings: 12 cupcakes

Join Us in Honouring Our Veterans

Our upcoming Remembrance Day Tribute on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 will recognize and thank veterans from around our region. If you would like to honour a veteran in your life, please let us know!

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We salute those who fought for our freedom so we may live in peace. This special edition is dedicated to the men and women from our region that so bravely served our country. Some of them paid the supreme sacrifice. They were more than soldiers, they were sons and daughters, husbands and fathers. They came from towns and hamlets that are no longer. We can never begin to repay them, but we can remember them, every ONE of them.

Growing Through Grief: Reflecting on the Year

BY ANGELA CLEMENT for Your Southwest Media Group

This coming week on October 26th will mark one year since my best friend and husband of 35 years made his transition. It is also his birthday on October 27th. It seems like a fitting time after one year to honor him as the devoted partner, father, family member and friend that he was and to remember all that he gave to us all. It is also a time to reflect on the past year and celebrate how we as a family have moved forward, as hard as it was, and have started to move on despite the devastating loss.

I am okay. I have built a new relationship with Blaine. Everyday I feel his presence. When I am nervous or afraid I call on him along with my guides, helpers and angels to help me and they always come through. I see the signs he sends me. I know how proud he is of me and the kids. We are doing our very best to live our lives to the fullest, the way he would want us to. Sometimes I am very sad and sometimes I am extremely happy. I have realized that I can be both and have learned that one does not have to take away from the other. In fact in this way, life has gotten very rich. I am getting more comfortable with any emotion that arises and realize that none of them stay. They are ever changing.

I just know Blaine is always watching me and I smile when I think about what he thinks

when he sees his naturally introverted wife having to meet and talk to new people everyday. He was the social one and I loved just listening to him visit. He was always teasing and I loved that about him. I can hear his voice in my head and I can feel the warmth in my heart. I sometimes treat myself to his favorite foods and drinks. I talk to him pretty much every day. I can feel him now as a part of me and he goes with me wherever I go. I call on him whenever I want and as time goes on and as I am able to release the pain, I feel closer to him.

I am learning not to worry about what others think. They don’t know our story and they cannot possibly understand my unique experience because everyone goes through grief in a different way. I make a conscious effort to let go of any anger, regret, guilt or anything else that is holding me back. I let the pain go so I can open my heart and feel the love. I once

felt so alone but I have learned that I am never alone. I want so much to continue to make him proud by living my life for me.

I recall the first few months after he passed away and how amazingly slow they went. It was incredible how time almost stood still. The burden of grief is a heavy one and it seemed there was no way to continue on and ever feel any sense of happiness again. I looked around me and I saw everyone else getting on with their lives. I felt like no one knew or understood my pain. It was gut wrenching. How would I ever go on?

Looking back I realize the pain was my resistance to emotion. Each time a strong emotion would arise, I had to feel it and get curious about it. I would notice what sensations I could feel and where in my body. I got myself a grief coach and took sessions with healers. I wrote about everything that I was thinking and feeling, I cried, walked, sat in the trees and I let go the very best I could. I realized that paying attention to my thoughts and being very kind to myself was important and so I practiced that.

I am still learning and growing and facing my fears. I embrace what is to come with courage, new tools and a new perspective. I am realizing that this is my life and it is beautiful, even in grief … especially in grief.

Angela can be reached at aclementvm@gmail.com

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the coldest ocean on Earth?

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4. MEDICAL: What is the common name for Hansen’s disease?

5. LITERATURE: Which 1970s nonfiction book begins with the line, “We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold”?

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7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: The Empire State Building in New York has how many stories?

8. ACRONYMS: In photography, what does the acronym SLR stand for?

9. FOOD & DRINK: Which country produces a cheese called Manchego?

10. HISTORY: Who was the first House Speaker in U.S. history?

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Trivia Test Answerst

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Independent Grain and Special Crops Market Analysis

In 1963. the Hydraulic Engineering Company was incorporated as a public company under the name Versatile Manufacturing Ltd. and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

That year, Versatile sold 1,049 sprayers, 1,492 grain loaders and 3,633 swathers across five provinces and eleven states.

A new 168,000-square-foot factory was built in the Winnipeg suburb of Fort Garry, becoming the largest swather production factory in the world, accounting for 60% of North American sales.

Soon after, the PT42 pull-type combine was introduced, which was the first combine manufactured in western Canada. The PT42 had a 75-bushel grain tank selling for $4,100, while the nearest competitor sold for $7,100.

By 1965, Versatile Manufactur-

ing was the largest swather manufacturer in the world.

In 1966, despite the negative feasibility study from a consulting firm, Versatile entered the fourwheel-drive market. The marketing group concluded that there was no potential for four-wheeldrive tractors as none were sold in the marketplace.

The Versatile D100 tractor was born as a rugged, powerful tractor with a simple design.

The D100, with a 363-ci 6-cylinder Ford diesel engine, had 100 hp at the drawbar. The G100 had a 318-ci 8-cylinder Chrysler engine. The tractors had twelve forward speeds and four reverse.

The first articulated model was not fancy and had no cab option selling for less than $10,000. Over 100 Versatile tractor units were sold in 1966.

Also in 1996, Versatile introduced their first SP420 combine.

1967, the D118, G125 and D145 tractors offered one gas engine and three diesel options. The D188 was equipped with a 352-ci Cummins V6 producing 188 horsepower at the drawbar. The G125 had a 391-ci Ford V8 gasoline engine with over 125 horsepower selling for $8,600. The most expensive model, the D145, with a 470-ci Cummins V8 diesel, sold for $12,200.

Versatile was the first to mass-produce four-wheel-drive tractors as their production costs were lower than the larger competitors.

Versatile-designed components, such as the heavy-duty axles and transmissions, allowed for a price tag that was equal to their competitor’s smaller two-wheeldrive tractors.

The simple design of the Versatile allowed for many field repairs instead of the dealer’s service shops.

Versatile marketed their tractors as having three advantages over the conventional two-wheeldrive tractor: speed, efficiency and economy.

The successful launch of the Versatile tractor led to a 127,200-square-foot addition to the Fort Garry factor in 1967.

References: Pakosh, J. (2003). Versatile Tractors: A Farm Boy’s Dream. Boston Mills Press.

Trent Klarenbach, BSA AgEc, publishes the Klarenbach Grain Report and the Klarenbach Special Crops Report, which can be read at https://www.klarenbach.ca/

The Klarenbach Report is sponsored by Kindersley & District Co-op

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are paid before the 24th of December, 2022, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The

shown against each parcel.

Dated this 25th day of October, 2022.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MILTON NO. 292

Kim Adams, Administrator

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following are paid before the 27th of December, 2022, a tax lien will be registered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

Dated this 25th day of October, 2022.

Robin Busby, Administrator

NWcorneroftheparkinglot November7-18,2022 Calltollfree1-855-584-8228tobook.

this 25th day of October, 2022.

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2:00 - 4:00 PM.

have donated, new, crafted, or baked articles dropped off at the church Fri, Nov. 4th 7-8 PM or Sat, Nov. 5th 9-Noon. Donations wanted for Silent Auction.

Friday, November 11 & Saturday, November 12

• Eatonia & District Recreation Board presents Ice Breaker 3 on 3 Tournament at the Eatonia Arena. $40 / player (Ages 18+). Calcutta Friday night. Bar & Kitchen Open. Draft Picks. Games starting Saturday. Call 306-4607130 or eatoniaec@sasktel.net for more info.

Tuesday, November 22

• The Eaton School Community Council AGM 7:00 PM Eaton School Library.

ESTON

Saturday, October 29

• Eston Wheatland Centre Fundraiser - Clothing for sale at significatnly reduced prices. Men’s, Women’s, Children’s. Doors open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at 130 - 1st Avenue West, Eston. Hot Dogs & Burgers for 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Partial proceeds to Eston Wheatland Centre and EFGC Cuba Mission.

Saturday, November 5

• PWHS presents “Gnome for the Holidays” Bizarre Bazaar Craft Show & Sale. Eston Legion Hall 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Admission $2. Door Prize. Lunch available starting at 11:00 AM. For futher info contact Erica 306402-7252.

Sunday, November 6

• St. Andrew’s United Church Annual Fall Take-Out Supper and Online Auction 5:00-6:00 PM. Baked Ham Super with all the trimmings. Gluten free supper available (please advise). $22 / meal. Age 10 & under $10. Limited delivery available. Call 306-962-7321 or 306-962-4177 to place orders.

Saturday, November 12

• Eston Riverside Regional Park Online Auction. Auction items will be accepted to November 11. Contact Kelly 306-962-7344 or Shannon 306962-7611 to donate. Go to www.32auctions.com/errp to view items. Bidding opens Tuesday November 1. Closes November 12 at 7:00 PM. Saturday, November 19

• Prairie West Historical Society presents Christmas in November “Jingle & Mingle” Dinner, Fashion Show, Silent Auction, Speaker Artist: Christine Code. (See ad in this paper).

HERSCHEL

Monday, October 31

• Herschel Community Halloween Party. Kids Games 4:15 PM. Potluck Supper 5:30 PM. $5 / Child. Prizes for Best Costume and Best Carved Pumpkin.

Sunday, November 27

• You are invited to a Christmas Market 1:00 - 4:00 PM at The Barn Herschel. Free entry.

KERROBERT

Wednesday, October 26

• Parent & Tots 3:00 PM Kerrobert Wheatland Regional Library Saturday, October 29

• Halloween Social 9:00 PM at the Kerrobert Kinsmen Hall

Thursday, November 3

• Opening Gala for Anna Polsfut “Art & Soul” Exhibition 7:00 PM at the Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery.

Monday, November 7

• Kerrobert & District Ag Society AGM 7:30 PM Kerrobert Seniors Hall. Friday, November 11

• Kerrobert Legion Remembrance Day Service 10:30 AM Kinsmen Hall

Thursday, December 1

• Festival of Trees

Friday, December 2

• The Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society presents Winter Wonderland Town Christmas Party at the PCC. Tickets at the Town Office $60 each or 8 for $440. Music by Front Porch Roots Revue. Catering by Jan Taylor. Must be 19+ to attend.

KINDERSLEY

Tuesday, October 25

• Westberry Elementary School’s School Community Council AGM 7:00 PM in Westberry’s Library.

• Kindersley Curling Club Registration Night 6:30-8:30 PM Kindersley Curling Club Lounge.

Wednesday, October 26

• Caleb Village (Kindersley) Fall Craft & Trade Fair 12:00 - 4:00 PM.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 28, 29, 30

• Kindersley Players present Shocktober Haunted House! 7:00-10:00 PM at the Kindersley Mall. $10 at the door. Must be over 12 years to attend. Saturday, October 29

• Hallowicked Dress Up Dance Party 7:00 PM at the Elk’s Hall. Live DJs and games for everyone. There will be costume prizes, and dancing prizes! $10 at the door and $5 if you wear a costume!

Monday, October 31

• Kindersley Players presents Shocktober Haunted House (Kids Version). 4:00-6:00 PM at the Kindersley Mall. Must be over 5 years. $2. Tuesday, November 1

• Kindersley Minor Sports AGM 7:00 PM West Central Events Centre Curling Rink Lounge. Saturday, November 5

• Kindersley Royal Purple presents Braingo Tango Fundraiser Dinner & Dance at the Kindersley Inn Ballroom. Cocktails 5:30 PM; Dinner 6:00 PM, Silent Auction, Loonie Auction, Presentations. Dance at 9:00 PM. Tickets are $75. Available from Darlene 306-460-8947 or Dennis 306463-7283. Proceeds going to: Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association Food Bank & Women’s Shelter.

Tuesday, November 22

• Kindersley Curling Club AGM 7:00 PM Kindersley Curling Club Lounge.

Saturday, November 26

• Kindersley Rotary Club presents Casino Night Dinner & Auction at the Elks Hall, Kindersley. Cocktails 5:30 PM Dinner 6:30 PM. $65. Tickets available at Garden Gallery or by email: kindersleyrotary@outlook.com

* Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet 2nd Tuesday of the month September to May at the Pensioner’s Hall (3rd Ave. E.) 7:00 pm. Contact Donna 306463-4785 for more info.

* Kindersley Air Cadets meet every Thursday evening at 903 - 11th Avenue East. New recruits welcome. Call 306-430-7897 for more info.

LEADER

Friday, October 28

• Little Flower Oktoberfest at the Leader Community Hall. 6:00 PM Supper: Sausages, Noodle Dishes, Salads & Desserts. Ann Dietrich & Friends Band with special guest Scott Heatcoat 7:30 - 11:00 PM. Live Auction, 50/50s, door prizes. Adults: $20; Seniors $15; Over 12 $10; 6-12 $5; and under 6 Free. Tickets can be purchased from Lorie Andreas 306628-8033 or the Liquor Market 306-628-3996.

• Leader Youth Group “Live Clue Night” 6:00 PM. Saturday, November 5

• Leader River Hills Lions Ladies Night Out “Slumber Party” with entertainment by ‘Steady the Wheel’. Cocktails 5:30 PM, Supper 6:30 PM. Tickets available at Leader Pharmacy for $50.00.

• Leader Library hosting guests at the Chinook Regional Library Fall Meeting 1:00 PM. Will include discussion of the City of Swift Current’s intent to create a Municipal Library.

Sunday, November 27

• Leader River Hills Lions “Prelude to Christmas” Craft Fair from 12:00 - 4:00 PM at Leader Community Hall. Lunch will be available. For reservations contact Gayle Smith at 306-628-7242.

LUSELAND

Tuesday, October 25

• Halloween Storytime & Craft at the Luseland Library 4:00 PM. Costumes encouraged for this spooky storytime!

Monday, October 31

• Frightening Food Frenzy in support of the Luseland Food Bank 5:009:00 PM. Welcome donations include: Non-perishables, non-expired items, paper towel, toilet paper, laundry, hand or dish soap. Cash, cheque or e-transfer: luselandfoodbank@gmail.com

* Luseland Library Art Gallery presents the local multi-talented Knorr Family. Victoria Knorr’s stunning paintings are beautifully framed by her husband, Eugene. Also included is a display of young adult books written by their daughter Abby Knorr.

MACKLIN

Saturday, October 29

• Macklin Arts Council presents Brenda Lee Cottrell, “The Memorable Music of Legendary Ladies,” live at the Macklin & District Communiplex 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Food and drinks for sale. Entrance with season ticket or cash at the door. For season tickets call Trudy at 306460-7763 or Donna at 306-753-7439.

MAJOR

Saturday, October 29

• CWL Fall Fair in the Major Centennial Hall from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Entry is $2.00. Lunch is available for purchase. Tables are $20. Contact Aimee at 306-535-6935.

Wednesday, November 2

• Major 4-H Club Organizational Meeting 7:00 PM at the Major Catholic Church. Contact Vicki Ostrowski 306-834-7395 or email vicki.ostrowski@ usask.ca for more info.

Wednesday, November 16

• The Major Rec Board Annual General Meeting 7:00 PM at the Major Hall. New members are welcome. Many member positions are open to fill.

PLENTY

Saturday, November 5

• Stranraer Elks present Comedian Kelly Taylor at the Plenty Hall 8:0010:00 PM. $35 /ticket or $250 / table. For tickets contact Bob 460-6567, Dave 831-7391, Ryan 932-7503, Mark 932-7199, Scott 831-7516, Mitch 831-8516 or Todd 831-9557.

STRANRAER

Wednesday, October 26

• Stranraer Elks Fish Fry 5:30 PM at the Stranraer Hall. $25 / plate (all you can eat). 5 & under FREE.