Oyen emergency department resumes full services
The Oyen Big Country Hospital emergency department (ED) returned to 24-hour service on Friday, April 7, 2023. In mid-January, ED hours at the hospital were reduced to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily due to lack of nursing staff. The facility will also reopen five of its 10 acute care beds. The Oyen Big Country Hospital is resuming full services after securing agency nurse coverage. AHS continues to recruit to fill vacant staff positions at the facility.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time. AHS is grateful for the support provided by EMS, surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff, who helped ensure those who needed care continued to have access to it, even if it required receiving that care in a neighbouring community.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for
planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait-times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
Service with a smile! Clay Cups mobile bakery attended the King of Wands Wellness retreat in Acadia Valley.
LOCATION: From Kerrobert go 38½ miles west on Highway #51 to the Loverna Access Road & then go 13 miles south & ¾ miles west OR from the Highway #21 & Highway #7 intersection at Kindersley go 26 miles west on Highway #7 to Marengo & then go 8 miles north on Highway #317 to the Loverna Access Road, and then go 12½ miles west. The Lowe farm is located just north of Loverna
TRACTORS
● 1984 JOHN DEERE 8650 4WD tractor, 238 hp., 8,588 hours showing, 20.8 X 38 duals, power quad, 16F/6R, 3 hyd’s.
● 1982 JOHN DEERE 4440 2WD tractor w/ JD 158 FEL w/ 6 ft. bucket, 8,668 hours showing, 130 hp., 540/1000 pto., 18.4-38 duals, 2 hyd’s., inner rear weights.
● 1978 JOHN DEERE 1030 2WD tractor w/ FEL & 5 ft. bucket, joystick, 40 hp., 3 pt. hitch, 6 ft. belly mower, turf tires, 8F/4R, 540 pto.
TILLAGE & SEEDING
● 2003 FLEXI-COIL 5000 39 ft. air drill w/ Flexi-Coil 2340 TBH tank, 9” spacing, single shoot, 6 run, Stealth 3” openers, 4” rubber capped packers, monitor, 230 bushel 2 comp. tank, hyd. fan, 20,000 total acres.
● FLEXI-COIL System 82 harrow bar w/ 1000 gallon poly tank, 60 ft., 5 bar harrows.
● Bourgault FH536-42 42 ft. cultivator/air seeder w/ Valmar 160 applicator & 3 bar harrows, 8” spacing. ●Bourgault 138 air tank.
● John Deere 610 39 ft. air hoe drill w/ JD 787 TBH 230 bu. 2 comp. tank, 8” spacing, single shoot, rubber press packer wheels, hyd. fan.
● Flexi-Coil 60 ft. diamond harrow bar.
● KELLOUGH Bros. 210 14 ft, offset tandem disc, 11” spac., notched blades, floating hitch.
SPRAYING
● Willmar Eagle 8400 s/p 120 ft. HC sprayer for parts or needs repaired, 18.4-R46 tires, 1000 gallon tank, Raven rate controller, 5,639 hours, RH rear wheel hub needs replaced.
● Brandt HC Quick Fold 136 ft. p/t sprayer, 1000 US gallon poly tank, hyd. pump, wind cones, wash station, mix tank.
BINS, AUGERS & TANKS
●(2) – New WESTOR ±5000 bushel 5 ring X 18 ft. hopper bottom grain bins, triple skid, temperature sensor cable.
● (2) – WESTEEL ±5000 bushel 5 ring X 18 ft. hopper bottom grain bins w/ triple skid.
● (3) - GOEBEL ±3300 bushel 5 ring X 15 ft. hopper bins w/ 3 hp. bin fans, double skid.
● Westeel ±4000 bu. 7 ring X 19 ft. grain bin.
● Westeel Rosco ±3000 bu. 5 ring X 19 ft. bin.
● Butler ±1500 bu. 4 ring X 14 ft. grain bin.
● MERIDIAN TL10-39 grain auger w/ hyd. mover & Kohler 35 hp. electric start motor, 10”, 39 ft., reverser, electric clutch, light pkg.
● Sakundiak HD10-2000 mech. swing grain auger, 10”, 65 ft., dual auger hopper, hyd. lift.
● Sakundiak HD7-1200 grain auger w/ 13 hp. electric start motor, 7”, 39 ft., electric winch.
● Brandt 10” X 60 ft. grain auger.
● 2011 WESTEEL 300 gallon fuel tank w/ Fill-Rite 20 GPM 12V pump, hose, & nozzle.
● 100 Gallon slip tank w/ 15 GPM 12V pump.
HAYING
● 2005 NEW HOLLAND BR780 round baler, only 5,348 total bales, bale command monitor, 1000 pto, hyd. p/u., VG condition.
● Inland 5 wheel side delivery hay rake.
GRAIN TRUCKS & VEHICLES
● 1981 Chevy 60 s/a grain truck w/ 13’ steel box & hoist, roll tarp, hoist & chute remote opener, 10.00R20 tires, 10F/2R, V8 gas.
● 1968 GMC 950 s/a 2 ton grain truck w/ 14 ft. steel box & hoist, 8F/2R.
● 2005 GMC Sierra Nevada Edition Z71 ext. cab truck, 173,080 km., 4X4, 5.3 Liter gas engine, automatic, p.w, p.l., new battery.
● 2005 Smart Fortwo 2 door coupe, 103,781 km, 6 speed manual transmission w/ automatic mode, 3 cylinder diesel, 2 seats, 175/55R15 tires, tow bar on front.
● 1972 IH 4300 Transtar highway tractor, 13 speed manual transmission, 10.00R20 tires.
● 1952 Chevy 1430 1 ton truck, not running.
TRAILERS
● 1990 Lode King 30 ft. grain trailer, roll tarp, 11R22.5 tires. GVWR = 60,000 lbs.
SWATHING & HARVEST
● 2007 JOHN DEERE 9760 STS s/p combine, 3,720 eng. hours, 2,535 sep. hours, 340 hp., EZSteer, GPS, big top hopper w/ roll tarp, deluxe header control w/ HHS, reverser, 20.8R38 duals.
● 2002 JOHN DEERE 9750 STS s/p combine w/ JD 914P p/u header, 2,427 eng. hours, 1,807 sep hrs., 325 hp., 800/65R32 fronts, lightbar, chopper.
● 1995 CASE IH 8820 s/p swather, 30 ft. UII p/u reel, 2,128 hours, hydro, diesel, gauge wheels.
● 2010 JOHN DEERE 635F flex header w/ Trailtech transport, 35 ft., auto header height ctrl.
● 2009 JOHN DEERE 635F flex header w/ Berge transport, 35 ft. p/u reel, single point hookup, auto header height, header knife needs repaired.
● 2004 JOHN DEERE 936D rigid draper header, 36 ft. p/u reel, factory transport.
● 1999 CASE IH 1042 rigid draper header, 36 ft. split p/u reel, cross auger, gauge wheels, transport
● Koenders 8 ft. swath roller.●JD 212 combine p/u
MISCELLANEOUS
● 2000 POLARIS 700XC snowmobile, 4,372 km.
● JD 260 ride-on lawn tractor, 42” cut, 17 hp.
● Crown 600 hyd. drive bat reel type rock picker.
● 9 Ft. front dozer blade. ●Chem Handler III.
● Agri-Implement 3 pt. hitch 6 ft. rototiller, 540 pto.
● (2) – Firestone 18.4R46 tires w/ rims.
● (2) - Titan 320/90R54 sprayer tires w/ rims.
● 12 Ft., 14 ft., & 16 ft. metal gates.
● ±(10) Pallets farm items & more - SEE WEBSITE
Health Care Aide Program returns to Prairie Rose School Division
BY JORDAN PARKER
Your Southwest Media Group
South Central High School and the whole Prairie Rose School Division are bringing a retooled Health Care Aide dual credit program to the district.
In a partnership with Medicine Hat College, the program – which begins in Grade 11 – will see students earn credit toward their Health Care Aide diploma while still in high school.
“The dual credit program allows students to do half of the college Health Care Aide diploma in high school and then go to college for the rest. We hope it will benefit rural schools to have the offering,” said Prairie Rose’s Assistant Superintendent Boyd Craven.
“There had been a dual credit program before, but it’s been updated. This is beneficial for students and is more friendly. It is at their own pace. The previous version was more traditional.”
He said the face-toface iteration was difficult for some, and the more online approach may be helpful.
“They can do work themselves and then
check in with their instructor. For those in rural and remote areas, the program isn’t so dependent on them leaving the area to do everything. It’s just overall more accessible.”
Craven says Health Care Aides are needed in the province, and the government has put incentives in so they can fill gaps.
“There are also benefits colleges can access for this. I know from our perspective many were asking about the program. To Medicine Hat College’s credit, we came together, and they came up with a good program.
We’re excited to see how it goes.”
He says offering programs to help students is the biggest part of his job, including South Alberta Fire and Rescue program offerings, Rodeo Academy offerings, and more.
“We want to get students engaged in learning where they see value. We want them to think about what they’ll do after high school. Students may take classes and realize they want to go into nursing, and it would be great to see,” he said.
“Giving students a
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chance to see different programs and get insight into things while they’re still in high school is great. This is a testament to where education can and should be going. It’s another great opportunity.”
Jason Openo, the Dean for the School of Health & Community Services at Medicine Hat College, sees this as an important way to fill gaps in the province and country.
“Canada needs Health Care Aids, and so does Alberta and the Southeast. This is a way to strengthen the pipeline to meet regional needs,” he said. “We’re excited to diversify educational offerings and support the area to fill this need.”
He sees a few things as reasons why the need has risen for those in the role.
“There are multiple pressure points. We have an aging region, and there’s greater demand. This is a nationwide issue, and is why the government is putting money into incentivizing and attracting people,” he said.
“I’d also point to the pandemic. People are still reeling, and it revealed we need an elder healthcare strategy. People need to be able to work in stressful situations with an older population who may have health issues like Alzheimers, dementia and other things. They may need to watch them go through their final days, and that takes a toll. We need more people in the field and special people who can do this work.”
He said one good thing that came from the pandemic is programs
like the revamped Health Care Aide one can now exist.
“Instructors are more comfortable teaching online, and students are comfortable learning online. This is a new way to offer it, and students can do community-based labs as well. It minimizes students and faculty lugging themselves to the same location all the time,” he said.
“This program maximizes the opportunity to take advantage of the growing acceptance of online learning and offers rich learning experiences.”
He is happy to be working with the school division on this important learning opportunity.
“It’s been a real pleasure to work with them. We are doing innovative things, and we’re excited to try this again,” he said.
“This is something we offered in the past, and there are challenges and obstacles. This will be a help and will serve the needs of the region.”
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Please be advised that a resolution to rescind and replace the Bylaws of the Credit Union will be presented to members for approval at the Annual General Meeting. Notable changes to the Bylaws include reduction of the number of Directors elected from two to one in two of the Districts, and an increase in the number of Directors elected at large from two to four.
Making Easter bonnets with frills upon it
BY JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
The residents at Caleb Village enjoyed participating in Easter activities beginning on Tuesday, April 4th. Volunteers Sandy Campbell, Esther Irvine, Syphonna Leipert and Lars and LeVan Jensen from the Better Together group joined in the fun of assembling Easter hats or bonnets on Tuesday afternoon.
All the ladies at Caleb love to wear their festive hats, but this year they were joined by Bill Stephenson, who happily dawned a decorated hat. He also enjoyed a game of pool with one of the volunteers.
“It was a great day!” Nancy Vanthuyne, Caleb’s General Manager, said.
The following Thursday afternoon, everyone joined in an Easter parade. Both residents and guests enjoyed the musical entertainment provided by Gary Hamilton.
Pertussis warning
Time to talk about a cough that is NOT caused by coronaviruses! Have you heard of pertussis? It’s a bacterial infection and is sometimes called the 100-day cough or whooping cough. Pertussis is a contagious disease that normally occurs in low rates across Alberta, but the south a particular hot spot for this disease. In fact, south zone has been in a pertussis outbreak since January 24, 2023, which means that the disease has already been spreading more than usual in our area for months.
Sometimes pertussis just looks like a normal cold. The infection will often start with a runny nose, sneezing, low fever, and mild cough. One big difference from a common cold is that a pertussis cough can last for several months. One to two weeks following the first symptoms, people with pertussis infection may have rapid, violent, coughing fits that can last up to 10 weeks. The coughing fits make it difficult to breathe and can cause vomiting. Pertussis infections often cause pneumonia and serious cases can also lead to seizures, brain damage, and death.
Babies are at the highest risk for severe disease from this bacteria. According to the CDC, approximately one out of every three babies with pertussis will be hospitalized. Young babies may not develop a cough, but the infection can cause them to stop breathing and make their skin appear blue. The Canadian Pediatric Society suggests that one out of every 400 infants with the infection will die. Young infants are more likely to experience severe outcomes but cannot receive their first vaccination until two months of age. Because of this, it is recommended that pregnant women receive a pertussis vaccine in the third trimester of pregnancy. The vaccine creates a boost of antibody protection in the mother that passes to baby through the placenta and those babies are born with some protection from the disease.
You can help protect yourself and the people around you by getting your dTap vaccine, washing your hands, and by staying home if you feel sick, even if your symptoms are mild. You can visit immunizealberta.ca or talk to a Public Health Nurse for more information about vaccines. And if you think that you or your child may have pertussis, see a doctor right away because unlike viral illnesses, antibiotics are available to treat pertussis infections.
Jen Sturm is a Registered Nurse at Medicine Hat Community Health Services and can be reached at Jennifer.sturm@ahs.ca
Better Together volunteers joined in the fun of assembling Easter hats at Caleb Village on Tuesday, April 4th.
Back row (l-r): Volunteers: LeVan Jensen, Sandy Campbell, Syphonna Leipert, Esther Irvine. Front row (l-r): Bernice Lawrence, Shirley Jeffries and Jeannie Ackerman. Right: Bill Stephenson models his new Easter hat.
OPINION
Recognizing what’s at stake
The taxi driver was telling his passenger, “What I like most about my job is the independence. I’m my own boss. No one tells me what to do; I make my own decisions.”
The passenger interrupted him, “Take the next left.”
Like the taxi driver, we all appreciate and value our independence. However, our governing authorities make decisions on our behalf. Because the public is unaware of what is taking place, they also fail to recognize what’s at stake.
Joni Lamb interviewed Michele Bachman, a former US congresswoman, who said right now, a backroom deal is being worked on that could end the sovereignty of many nations. But it’s not being talked about, and the media is not addressing the issue.
At a meeting at the end of May, representatives from 194 nations will gather in Geneva, Switzerland. Bachman explained, “They are seeking to change the rules of the international health organizations so they can give full sovereignty
of healthcare over to the World Health Organization (WHO).
What would be the result of such a decision? It would mean that one person, mainly Dr. Tedros, the Director General, would have authority over all 194 nations. He would have the authority to declare an emergency, restrict travel, and mandate restrictions, and Canadians would have no way to appeal. It would hand over power to the United Nations (UN).
“Once you give over power to the UN, it’s very difficult to get that power back,” Bachman said. The US administration has been working hard to get everyone on board. The US is also the largest financial contributor to the WHO, followed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and China. “If passed, our decision-making authority over healthcare would be gone,” Bachman noted.
Article 17 of the document being addressed at Geneva, Switzerland, concerns public health literacy. It says, “... conduct regular social listening and analysis to identify
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the prevalence and profiles of misinformation, which contribute to design communications and messaging strategies for the public to counteract misinformation, disinformation and false news, thereby strengthening public trust.”
David Bell, a public health physician and former WHO staffer specializing in epidemic policy, had this to say in an article in The Epoch Times. “They (the WHO) get to decide what is a health emergency, and they are putting in place a surveillance mechanism that will ensure that there are potential emergencies to declare.”
Some nations are proposing amendments to the document. Bangladesh is proposing an amendment regarding the change from ‘advisory to mandatory.’ Malaysia is proposing an amendment regarding ‘potential rather than actual emergency.’ On the other hand, India wants to strike out the words ‘human dignity, fundamental rights and freedoms’ from the document, so there would be no barrier for the power the Direc-
tor General would have.
Every country gets one vote; 194 nations, whether big or small, all get one vote. Just a few nations could stop this from being ratified.
“Last year at the meeting at Geneva, Switzerland, an individual from Botswana, Africa said, ‘we’re not going along with this,’” Bachman said, “and so it bought us another year.”
So what can Canadians do?
Bachman advised people from
all nations to talk to their governing officials and tell them not to give up sovereignty over health care to the WHO. Tell them we want to keep sovereignty in our own country. And pray, because this is not about people’s health and well-being; it’s about controlling every person on earth.
Canadians who value their independence need to recognize what’s at stake.
The Next Great Gift
BY MADONNA HAMEL
Your Southwest Media Group
Today we ventured into the garden. Time to clear the rest of the sweet carrots buried over winter. To space the strawberry plants and spread the chicken shit. There’s a rose arbour out back that hasn’t been tended in a while. Hacking through thorns and winding the branches up and over trellises, I haul out a bench that crumbles in my fingers due “wet coast” rains. There is something encouraging about clearing a place for respite and renewal as Spring finally takes her place after a long hard winter.
Watching my brother revel in his garden, the first time since the stroke, reminds us all of how fragility and fear, for all their looming intensity, is riven by beauty. At one point, sifting the soil and staring into the woods, Doug begins to hum a song. There is such delight in that moment - when you find yourself humming after you’ve been slogging through sorrow or worry or fear or pain for what seems like eternity. The delight is not a winning-the-lottery kind of delight, but more like a turning-the corner-and-encountering-a-lilac-bush-in full-bloom delight. You register it in your weary soul, but not so much that you think to mention it to anyone else. And yet, it changes the whole trajectory of your day. Because, suddenly, life is a sweet and beautiful thing, and you are at rights with the world. Best not to examine the delight too closely, in case you chase it away.
This evening we made quiches from bounty collected, dried and frozen, then stored in “the cold room” over the years. Celery, leeks, onions, cherry tomatoes mixed with sour cream and eggs from a duck farm across the island poured into pie shells. We made a large salad from sorrel and kale growing in the Winter greenhouse. My youngest sister tells us about an upcoming trip to the other coast - the Atlantic provinces.
Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll Town of Luseland
Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Town of Luseland for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days:
Monday to Friday, April 10, 2023 - May 11, 2023
A bylaw persuant to section 213 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification to the Board of Revision is required to file his or her notice of appeal with:
Tara Neumeier
Secretary to the Board of Revision
Box 558, Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0
By the 11th day of May, 2023.
Dated this 10th day of April, 2023.
Karyl Y. Richardson, Assessor
My brother is reminded of the year he cycled across the country and found work on a dairy farm in Nova Scotia. He hauls out his old maps and journals with drawings and bits and pieces of conversations from decades past.
Decades. We sigh at the fact that we siblings have entered our 60s. We ask the old the familiar question. When did that happen? And: Where does the time go? It went where our energies went, into work - in Doug’s case: up North building scaffolding, in Banff building homes, in Kelowna creating landscapes etc. It went into travels across country, around Ireland, sitting at cafe tables on a Parisian sidewalk thinking of Hemingway, Stein and Picasso. It went into relationships with trees, white-water, The Moon and all critters. And, especially, it went into long nights over beers, tea, and bonfires with friends and family. It went and continues to go, where it will, like a river finding the quickest way to the sea, like a garden roiling and boiling under the surface with even more critters, named and unnamed. The final frontier is, after all, the soil beneath our feet.
The song my brother hums just may be the same song sung by the microbes of the garden, or the scent of the newest flowers - crocus and narcissus and tulips with sturdy stems and petals the size of oyster shells. Or maybe the songs of all the relations: the humus of the creatures and humans who lived here before us. Everyone’s ancestors and relatives. If I can believe in holy spirits and the good, orderly direction of a unifying principle in the Uni-Verse, why not believe in the songs released by digging in the strawberry patch?
Today is Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday. And yes, I agree, all days are holy, as are all lands. For the last few decades, I think of this day as Gethsemane Thursday. There’s the hanging gardens of Babylon, there’s Eden and heavenly Paradise, but
of all the gardens in the Judea-Christian mythology, Gethsemane hits me hardest. It’s the setting of the dark night of the soul, when one is haunted by some irretrievable truth, some irremediable loss, and the only solution is to both let go and be vigilant. To be wakeful to the next great gift.
The holy occasion that is Maundy Thursday creates a mix of both guarded vigilance and a mysterious anticipation so strong you don’t want to miss a second of it. Maundy Thursday also includes a stripping of the altar, or feast table, a washing of feet and a shared meal or, as it’s formally named - An Agape Meal. Then comes the vigil. It is a time of no talking, with the lights of the interior of the church, or the kitchen, dimmed to lighting encouraging serenity or a safe emergency exit.
I did this once in a cathedral in the heart of Toronto. It was a warm Holy Thursday evening. Over five hundred of us sat quietly. Five hundred, settled into the dark quiet of the cathedral while all around us, the city busied itself with evening entertainments. We could hear the click-clicking of high heels on the sidewalk, bursts of laughter coming from folks leaving work, headed for drinks or shopping at Eaton’s Centre. I sat smiling at the thought of one of them deciding to take a peak into the church, just to see what it looked like inside, unaware of the liturgical season, and seeing five hundred people sitting in silent prayer, waiting for the next gift, holding vigil for the whole suffering world. How freaked out they would be, dropping hold of the heavy door handle and running back into the busy night.
These days, every dinner is an Agape Meal; every night feels like Maundy Thursday. We sleep under the low glow of stars; we keep one ear open, listening for anything coming from Dougie’s room where we hope he’s sleeping peacefully, alert to what he, himself, calls “the next great gift.”
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Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll
Village of Dodsland
Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Dodsland for 2023 has been prepared and is open for inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days:
Tuesday to Thursday - April 7 to May 11, 2023
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $200 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be filed with the: The Secretary of the Board of Revision Western Municipal Consulting Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 by the 11th day of May, 2023.
Any person who wishes to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Village of Dodsland, Box 400, Dodsland, SK S0L 0V0.
Dated this 7th day of April, 2023.
Amy Sittler, Assessor
Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll
Municipality of Heart’s Hill No. 352
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Heart’s Hill No. 352 for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor at 405 Grand Avenue, Luseland, Saskatchewan, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: April 6, 2023 to May 7, 2023
A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: Liana Stepan Western Municipal Consulting Ltd. P.O. Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 by the 7th day of May, 2023. An appeal fee of $25.00, payable to the R.M. of Heart’s Hill No. 352, must accompany the appeal. The fee will be returned if the appeal is successful.
Dated this 6th day of April, 2023. Janelle Franko, Assessor
Brett Kissel rocking it big in Kindersley
BY JORDAN PARKER
Your Southwest Media Group
Brett Kissel is set to enjoy everything Kindersley has to offer, and he sees small-town shows as a wholly different experience.
But his Kindersley show also serves as a very special occasion overall.
“It’s going to be almost like an album release party. My latest Compass Project album – East – is releasing the same day as the Kindersley show, on April 28,” he said.
The Compass Project is am ambitious four-part release for Kissel that marks the biggest project of his career.
“Each album points in a different direction. They’re all distinct in genre but under the umbrella of country. The South album from January was hit-driven new country. East will be all singer-songwriter stuff that bridges lyrics and melody,” he said.
“West releases in summer, and it’s true country and western, honkytonk style. Then when we announce our fall tour, we’ll hit the great and release North, our greatest hits album. But it’s going to be all live versions recorded from across Canada.”
He said to play on that night of his album release in Kindersley is an incredible feeling, and he can’t wait to go.
“We’ve been so many places over the last decade, and I’d never been there. My agent looked at the map, and I said I wanted to go to Kindersley. It’s going to be great,” he said.
He always feels an extra bit of love and appreciation when he plays smaller towns or centres, which allows him to perform even better.
“I deliver that extra excitement. Sometimes when you do big shows in a smaller market, it’s just a big deal,” he said. “I grew up in St. Paul, and once every few years, there was a big show. We’re excited to bring our biggest and best to a town that deserves it.”
Kissel has been doing music and performing since he was a kid, and he says music found him, not the other way around.
“I got my first guitar when I was seven. All I’ve ever wanted to do was play country music, and the bigger the crowd, the better,” he said.
“It soon became an actual thing and I was getting
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hired to play different spots. I really fell into it, and I’m the luckiest guy in the business. How amazing this all turned out to be.”
Kissel remembers the influence music had on his grandparents when he was a kid, and cherishes memories of country with them.
“My grandpa was a farmer, and I used to sit on his knee on the combine or tractor and he’d sing country music. He’d tell me about Johnny Cash or Merle Haggard,” he said.
“Then I’d go inside and my Meemaw would be listening to records at lunchtime. She loved Charley Pride. People might think in the 1990s I’d listen to George Strait or Garth Brooks – and while I like them too – I always loved the older stuff.”
Kissel feels connected to Western Canada and small towns there because that’s where he’s from.
“I’m a small-town guy, and I’m grateful for the passion of people in those markets. They love each other, and they really love to have a good time. There’s something different about small towns. I have so many great memories,” he said.
He opened for Brad John in Saskatchewan “10-15 times as a kid”, and has also opened for George Fox and George Canyon.
“Now I get to induct people like that into the Hall Of Fame, like I did for George Fox. There have been some amazing full-circle moments,” he said.
He’s seen Juno recognition and both critical and fan acclaim for his albums and hits, including “Started With A Song”, “Airwaves”, “We Were That Song”, “Drink About Me”, and more. To see the way people react to his music has been inspiring for him.
“To get toe chance to go to the Junos, and to walk the red carpet with Nickelback and Bryan Adams is amazing. To perform during a TV break before Michael Buble comes on-stage is amazing. I can’t believe it, and sometimes my kids can’t believe it,” he said.
“I have so much gratitude for what I’ve received in every stage of my career, and I’m so lucky I get to do this.”
He can’t wait to come to Kindersley and show the town what he has to offer.
“Tickets are selling fast, and people shouldn’t wait until the last minute. This is going to be a big show, and I would love people to follow my socials and listen to my music on Spotify,” he said.
“Get acquainted with the songs so you can sing along. We’re going to party hard on a Friday night, and nothing is better than doing that in a small town.”
Brett Kissel comes to Kindersley on April 28, 2023. Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster. ca/brett-kissel-kindersley-saskatchewan-04-28-2023/ event/11005E758CE01A84
Come on Down to in Luseland for all your Service, Repair and Tire needs!
Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll
R.M. of Happyland No. 231
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Happyland No. 231 for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the following days:
Monday to Thursday April 14 to May 15, 2023
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with:
The District Board of Revision Secretary Kristen Tokaryk PO Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 by the 15th day of May, 2023.
Dated this 14th day of April, 2023.
Kim Lacelle Assessor
Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll
R.M. of Deer Forks No. 232
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Deer Forks No. 232 for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the following days:
Monday and Wednesday April 14 to May 15, 2023
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with:
The District Board of Revision Secretary Kristen Tokaryk PO Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 by the 15th day of May, 2023.
Dated this 14th day of April, 2023.
Kim Lacelle Assessor
Gord Bamford headed to Kerrobert on April 22
BY JORDAN PARKER
Your Southwest Media Group
The Alberta boy is headed to Kerrobert this April, and things are about to get fired up.
Bamford’s Aprill 22, 2023 show is part of the Canadian Dirt Tour, in support of the release of his Fire It Up album. His origin is in Australia, but he grew up in Lacombe, Alberta.
“That whole life and rural lifestyle is definitely embedded in my music. That Western heritage has been an influence, for sure,” said Bamford, who currently lives in Buffalo Lake, Alta with his wife and kids.
Bamford has traveled the world to play his best-selling country music, but this will be his first time playing in Kerrobert.
“Tickets are moving fast and I’m excited to get there. Playing small-town shows is so fun, and we really go allout. We continue to do the gamut. I cut my teeth doing smaller shows, and find them the most enjoyable,” he said.
“To bring a show like this to a small community makes it so intimate. Especially playing in western Canada, it means I can work on the weekends and be home as well. We have a busy life and three kids, and I love to do both.”
In fact, he cares about small towns so much he does Small Town Concerts, a program where organizations can either book him and receive the cash from the bar, fundraisers at the concert, and more, or they can buy a show, and receive revenue from ticket sales.
“When we came out of COVID, we were just looking for ways to play. The truth is, all communities were hit. Whether it was agriculture societies, ro taries, the kinsman or more, fundraisers
needed to happen,” he said.
“We came up with a template to offer across Canada that would allow them the chance to partner with us or purchase shows. We give every angle possible to come to town and held organizations achieve their goals. We’re booked for these until the middle of the next year, and whether it’s a big arena or a small town, I want to make a living doing live music with a great audience.”
Bamford spent time in Nashville, Tennessee, starting in 2003, and soon found comfort and acceptance with a number of artists, with American song-writer and producer Byron Hill beginning to help produce his albums.
“I really loved it there. I started going when I was 19 or 20, and it was amazing. I moved there for a short time and worked in the U.S. market. But it didn’t feel perfect for our whole family,” he said.
“We wanted to raise them in western Canada, and we’re happy with our decision. But Nashville was great for my career, and from the music and sports to the food, Nashville is an amazing place.”
Bamford has put out nine albums in 20 years, with Fire It Up set for release. He’s been lauded at the Junos and by the Canadian Country Music Awards, and hits like “Is It Friday Yet?”, “Leaning On A Lonesome Song”, “Day Job”, “Dive Bar” and more have reverberated on radios throughout the country.
He released his first single – “One Hearbeat From Heaven” – from new album Fire It Up in January 2023, and is snow prepping for the new release.
“The reception to the single has been very positive. But the music industry has changed, and getting on radio is
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tougher. It’s amazing to hear I’m still impacting people,” he said.
“The song got the most attention on social I’ve ever received, and it touched some heartstrings. It’s also a great live song as well. I’m so happy people are connecting to the single.”
The COVID-19 pandemic saw Bamford working hard on new music, and he had a lot to choose from for the album.
“We spent a lot of time weeding through songs, deciding what to keep and what to cut. It was tricky to put together,” he said. “But I hope we have a good set of songs, and we have so much new material to tour with.”
He’s been across Canada and in Australia twice this year, and is so happy to be on a big tour that includes Kerrobert.
“This is just exciting for everyone on the tour. I’ve had the same band and crew for a decade. We can’t wait to come play and do what we love. I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” he said.
Gord Bamford will play the Prairieland Community Centre on April 22, 2023. To get your tickets, visit https://www.showpass.com/gord-bamford-canadian-dirt-tour-kerrobert-sk/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5pShBhB_EiwAvmnNV4dqNnx1BfLOUF_J_kuiC0rQZq_3CJdqZ52wCIieqpkTShLRZyZjVxoCbBoQAvD_BwE/
Sorry, Bruins fans - no Cup for you
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
The six-month regular season of the National Hockey League has already determined the league’s best team (Boston Bruins), but it will take two months of playoffs to determine what team’s name will be engraved on the Stanley Cup.
Sorry, Boston fans, it won’t be the Bruins. Not as long as the President’s Trophy curse continues.
For nine straight years, the team that racked up the most points during the 82-game regular season has failed to win Lord Stanley’s mug. How Boston is going to lose this year is a mystery, because the Bruins are solid up front, on defence and in goal. However, you can’t argue with curses.
So who will do the celebrating come mid-June, when the Stanley Cup final wraps up? Here are 10 teams with a chance:
10. Dallas Stars — Can’t count out the team with the best goal differential in the Western Conference.
9. Toronto Maple Leafs — Goaltending, not very reliable all year, could suddenly get hot, and with the Matthews-Marner-Tavares-Nylander offence, the Leafs could go on a run.
8. Los Angeles Kings — Something about the Kings says surprising underdog.
Coach Todd McLellan has lots of scoring punch with the likes of Kopitar, Kempe, Arvidsson, Fiala and Danault.
7. Vegas Golden Knights — Jack Eichel is a stud and the Golden Knights play a perfect playoff style of in-your-face hockey. But has goalie Jonathan Quick lost some of his quickness?
6. New Jersey Devils — The Devils are in the playoffs for only the second time in 10 years. All those bad years led to solid-gold draft picks (Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, etc.) and now it’s dividend-paying time.
5. Minnesota Wild: No Kaprizov, no problem. Wild have a potential Conn Smythe trophy winner in goalie Filip Gustavsson.
4. Edmonton Oilers — Strongest top-five forward combination in the league (McDavid, Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins, Hyman, Kane) will take them a long way.
3. New York Rangers —
Owners of a stellar goal differential (Boston leads that category by a mile) and a team with few holes. Panarin, Kreider, Trocheck and Zibanejad lead the offence. Adding Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane at the trade deadline didn’t hurt.
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2. Colorado Avalanche —
If everyone’s finally healthy, the likes of MacKinnon, Rantanan and Makar can generate enough goals to defend their title, and Alexandar Georgiev’s goaltending is a strength.
1. Carolina Hurricanes — Were it not for the historic season the Bruins are having, Carolina’s extraordinary campaign (.715 winning percentage at the end of March) would be the talk of the hockey world. The ’Canes have the league’s best coach in Rod Brind’Amour and his team is loaded up front (Aho, Terevainen, Necas, Jarvis, Stastny) and on the blue line (Burns, Slavin, Pesce, Gostisbehere).
Colorado-Carolina Stanley Cup final? Or will the Bruins overcome the President’s Trophy curse?
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com, with a bunch of doggone puns: “The St. Louis Cardinals are already selling tickets for their May 6 Pooches in the Ballpark game where fans can bring along their dog. Viewers can expect to see pup flies, a few hound-rule doubles and even the odd inside-the-bark home run.”
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel, on the death of Willis Reed, who famously limped onto the court in the 1970 NBA final to lead the Knicks to the title: “Fifty years later in New York, Kyrie Irving missed an entire season because he wouldn’t get jabbed with a needle.””
• Pro golfer Jim Furyk, on the scariest shot at Augusta National: “If you happen to hit it in the water at 12, the drop is much tougher than the original shot. I’ll go with the third shot at 12.”
• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle, after viewing a video of Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic merely walking into the arena: “Are you sure that’s Luka? He went 20 feet without snapping his head back and flailing his arms and screaming in pain.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “At an L.A. Dodgers game, a man ran out to centrefield and when he kneeled to propose to his girlfriend,
he was tackled hard by security. Cannot think of a more apt preparation for marriage than that.”
• Another one from Kaseberg: “Die-hard ‘Jeopardy!’ fans were furious at a crossover promotion for pro wrestling’s WWE. Of course, die-hard ‘Jeopardy!’ fans tend to take to sports like a fish takes to a bicycle.”
• RJ Currie again: “Complaints from fans prompted the N.Y. Islanders to scrap their new goal horn. It’s a shame too, because they got a good deal on it from the Ottawa Senators, who had rarely used it.”
• Headline at the onion.com: “NFL owners announce secret meeting to make sure they aren’t colluding against Lamar Jackson”
• fark.com headline: “Being a Philly sports fan may be good for your mental health, since becoming a Philly sports fan in the first place is a clear sign your mental health has nowhere to go but up.”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
Is it time for your mammogram?
Screen Test is coming to Oyen April 24 to 26
Screen Test is a free service provided by Alberta Health Services that offers screening mammograms. Our mobile screening units travel to 121 communities throughout Alberta to provide convenient access to breast cancer screening.
Having regular screening mammograms is the best way to find breast cancer early, before symptoms appear and when treatment may work better. Who should have a screening mammogram?
If you’re 45 to 74, you don’t need a referral to have a mammogram. Make screening part of your regular health routine. Plan to have a mammogram every 2 years or as decided by you and your healthcare provider.
If you’re 40 to 44 or over 75, discuss the risks and benefits of screening with your healthcare provider. You will need a referral if you’re 40 to 44 and it’s your first mammogram, or if you’re over 75.
Breast density scores are now included in your Screen Test result letter.
Breast density is the amount of dense tissue compared to the amount of fat in a person’s breasts. It can be harder to find cancer in dense breasts because this tissue appears white on a mammogram, the same colour as many kinds of breast cancer. It’s common to have dense breast tissue.
Dense breasts are only one of many risk factors for breast cancer. Other factors, such as age and genetics, have a bigger impact on your overall risk. You can’t tell how dense your breasts are by size, look or feel. The only way to find out is by having a mammogram.
Talk to your healthcare provider about your breast density score and your personal risk of breast cancer. Learn more about breast density on screeningforlife.ca.
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Appointments are required. Please call 1-800-667-0604 (toll free) screeningforlife.ca
Due to COVID-19, Screen Test is taking a number of precautions to ensure the safety of our clients and staff. Details will be shared when you call to book your appointment.
Three South Central High School graduates successfully pass CFE
Chanelle Pitre, Kelsie Battrum and Justin Logan attended attended SCHS and graduated together in 2014. They wrote their CFE (a brutal 3 day exam) at the same time in September of 2022. After 3 months of nervous anticipation they all received the news of a passing grade. The Common Final Examination (CFE) is a requirement for becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant and consists of a number of modules prior to the actual exam. Congratulations to these three hard working and dedicated SCHS graduates.
Justin Logan
Justin is the oldest child of Cal and Tracey Logan and grew up on the ranch south of Oyen. He attended K-12 in Oyen , graduating in 2014. Justin played baseball, hock-
ey and school sports until Grade 10 when baseball became his primary focus. Justin was a Badlands Badger from 20112014 and then played for the PBA Dawgs in Lethbridge from 2014-2017. Justin graduated from Lethbridge College with a Business Diploma and then continued on to the University of Lethbridge where he achieved his Bachelor of Management degree. Following graduation from the U of L he moved to Medicine Hat where he started working for MNP. After many months of studies Justin received word that he “passed the test” ! Justin resides in Medicine Hat with his fiance Elise Wouters and continues to work for MNP in Specialty Tax.
Chanelle Pitre
Chanelle Pitre is the
daughter of Glen and Cheri Heatherington, and a 2014 SCHS grad. After high school, Chanelle moved to Lethbridge to attend the University of Lethbridge where she received her Bachelor of Management degree in Accounting. After graduation in 2020, she began her journey to receive the Chartered Professional Accountant designation while working as an auditor for an accounting firm in Lethbridge. In September of 2022, Chanelle passed the CFE, a key milestone on the journey to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CPA), a globally recognized accreditation.
Chanelle now resides in Lethbridge with her family and is excited at what her future career as a CPA holds.
Kelsie Battrum
Kelsie grew up on the family farm near sibbald completing K-12 in oyen. She enjoyed being active in extra curricular activities such as dance, baseball, volleyball, and 4-h. Kelsie graduated from SCHS in 2014 and moved to Medicine Hat where she obtained her Computer Aided Draft and Design Certificate from the Medicine Hat College. She wasn’t ready to end her school career there so she moved up to Lethbridge to explore new adventures and opportunities such as meeting new friends, travelling to Malaysia for an internship and moving to Calgary for a work term with CNRL. In 2020, she graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Management Degree - Major in Accounting. She had intentions to continue travelling the world, however, the pandemic changed those plans so she decided to pursue her CPA while working as a senior public accountant in Medicine Hat. After two condensed years of hard word and studying, she was successful in her pursuit of becoming a Chartered Professional Account as she passed the CFE exam in 2022. She is now employed with Cancarb in Medicine Hat and is excited at what the future holds for her career next.
Justin Logan Chanelle Pitre
Kelsie Battrum
Community update from AHS
Good day,
As promised at the January 12 community conversation regarding the temporary closure of the Big Country Hospital in Oyen, we would like to provide the community with this update.
Hospital Status
We are very pleased to share with you that we have secured on-site agency nurse coverage, and that effective Friday, April 7 the Big Country emergency department (ED) and five of the 10 acute care beds will return to 24-hour services.
We are grateful to our staff at the Big Country Hospital and the five agency nurses who joined the facility so that we can provide care to those who need it, when and where they need it. Thank you to staff who have expressed interest in casual and regular positions. Our ability to maintain services is reliant on the recruitment of permanent positions and/or continued support from agency nurses.
A special thank you to local physicians, EMS paramedics and surrounding facilities for their support with regards to patient transport and care while the ED had limited hours.
Recruitment efforts
We are still actively recruiting permanent RN and LPN positions for acute care, ED and long-term care. For more information on these positions, please visit the AHS Careers webpage.
Once permanent staff have been secured, we will be able to safely open the remaining five acute care beds to service.
New X-ray equipment
On February 9, Big Country Hospital began an upgrade of its X-ray equipment. We are happy to announce that the project is complete and diagnostic imagining at the facility will be fully operational on April 10. The new, digital equipment will increase efficiency by allowing the technologist to see the images right away. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.
Relationship with the community
Since the temporary closure was announced in January, we have been regularly communicating with the Town of Oyen, the Special Areas and the MD of Acadia #34. We greatly appreciate their partnership and continued support. Please be assured that we will continue to foster these important relationships.
Thank you again for your continued commitment to healthcare. As always, please feel free to connect with us at any time via email at Community.Engagement@ahs.ca.
Sincerely,
Linda Iwasiw, Chief Zone Officer, South Zone
Dr. Aaron Low, Zone Medical Director, South Zone
So, yesterday morning it was -19! It most certainly does not feel like spring! The longterm forecast shows that we should see some positive double digits by next week. I sure hope they’re right for a change because this winter feels like it will never end!
The colder weather has been excellent for Arena ice conditions. But our volunteer Zamboni driver is pulling the pin! Today will be the last day to skate. Thank you to Mackenzie and Marissa who did a fantastic job looking after the rink for us this year. Although it’s not in their job description I’m pretty sure they tied a lot of skates this year! Also thank you to Darcy Brown and Reese Skappak for running youth shinny for us this year. Mackenzie and Marissa also ran our FREE skating lessons. We had 17 kiddos registered this year.
The Cactus Gym Club is planning on starting their spring session the end of April. Contact Candace Castle for more information or to register. 1-403-664-5131.
I would like to congratulate the W.P.S. grade 4-6 mini basketball team for having an outstanding season. They were undefeated in all their games!
Reported by Yolanda Kuhn
Last Saturday we were fortunate to have King of Wands Wellness bring us another retreat. It was the first time I was able to attend, and it was fantastic. We were lucky to be the first event that Clay Cups mobile bakery attended. We were also treated to a delicious lunch provided by Kelly Skappak. I personally can’t wait for the next one!
Here is a write up from Chantelle Dalshaug; A heartfelt thank you to everyone that came together for the King of Wands Wellness RISE Retreat at the Acadia Valley Community Hall. The retreat was put on by Chantelle Dalshaug (Kuhn) with the intention of gathering and healing as a community, releasing all from the winter season that no longer served us,
and celebrating the awakening energy of Spring. It was a beautiful day that featured - Gentle Flow and Restorative yoga sessions with local instructors Jamie Ross and Amanda Yake Kovitch, a powerful sound bath with a wall of gongs, chimes, and Tibetian sound bowls by Sacred Spiral Sound Healing out of Medicine Hat, reflection, guided journaling, and group hypnosis with Trena Benson (CCC) of Lethbridge and local Marcy Logan of Wholistic Winds. Collaborative guided Conscious Connected Breathwork and healing Crystal Bowl sound bath with Chantelle Dalshaug and Angela Donaghy. There was delicious nourishment provided by Kelly Skappak catering and we were lucky to be the first group
of people to enjoy gourmet coffee and baking out of The Clay Cup’s new, adorable food trailer. It was such a special day of turning in, connecting, sharing, and embodying self care on all levels of mind, body, and soul. For more information about King of Wands Wellness, online group or private 1:1 Breathwork, and upcoming retreats please visit www.kingofwandswellness.com
The W.P.S. Student’s are selling hanging baskets as a fundraiser again this year. They will be delivered on May 12th (just in time for Mother’s Day) Thanks for reading this week. I will leave you with a quote from Denzel Washington “You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That’s part of it.”
and more. Do you agree? Let’s talk.
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
The 2023 spring road restrictions come into force in Saskatchewan on Friday, April 7, according to an April 5 press release from the Ministry of Highways.
The announcement came roughly three weeks after the usual announcement of spring breakup road bans. That typically occurs within a few days of March 15, either before or after. This year, it’s 23 days after March 15.
These restrictions are used by the province and rural municipalities to mitigate potential damage to our highway system.
“Weight restrictions prevent damage during spring thaw to pavement and the ground beneath the road,” Highways Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “They reduce maintenance costs and enhance safety.”
The road bans reduce allowable weights on RM roads and secondary weight on provincial highways by 10 to 15 per cent and usually last about six weeks.
Typically, the road restrictions begin in March, once winter weights end on March 15. However, due to colder weather last month, restrictions were delayed, the ministry said.
With warmer temperatures and longer days coming, the 2023 restrictions will be province wide. In previous years, bans have been phased in by region because spring temperatures arrive sooner in the south.
The 2023 spring restrictions will remain in place for up to six weeks.
To check which highways are impacted, please visit saskatchewan.ca/trucking. Spring road bans will be posted under the “New Spring Order” link. Information is also available by contacting the Highway Hotline at saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline or by calling 511.
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West Central Where Am I?
If you follow us on our Facebook page (Your West Central Voice), you’ll know that every week we post a photo from somewhere in west central Saskatchewan. So far, we’ve been to Eatonia, Glidden, Hoosier and now we’ve made a stop in ....
Eston bullriding competition being planned
BY JORDAN PARKER Your Southwest Media Group
The second iteration of the Eston Bullarama in June is well into the planning portion.
The event will be on June 17th, 2023, and will feature world professional bullriding over one spectacular night.
“We’re well into things. Once we finish an event, we always get started planning the next one. Last year, we had our stock contractor set up before we left that yard day-of,” said committee chair Mike Tuplin.
“Last year was awesome. It was an unreal time, and no one got out of their seat before it was over.”
He says the event always brings the community together and everyone works hard to put it on.
“Our major sponsors are all in play. The committee works for hours on it, the Lady Lions do supper, and the Lions do the bar. Everyone chips in,” he said.
While Eston was part of the CCA rodeo for over 30 years, things had to change during and after COVID-19.
Tuesday:
Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting 8:00 PM, Leader United Church
Wednesday: Eston AA Meeting
8:00 PM, St. Andrew’s United Church
Thursday: Macklin AA Meeting
8:00 PM, Grace United Church
Friday: Kindersley AA Meeting
8:00 PM, St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church
Tuesday: Kindersley
“We switched to bullriding for many reasons. This is our second annual, and we did it because of risk, the price of fuel, and restrictions,” he said.
“We weren’t sure what was coming, and decided to try something different. This event is outdoors, which also really helped.”
He says having events like this gets people out and gets the community together.
“It’s just before the end of school, and it’s the best time for farmers, which is basically the whole committee. People seem to really enjoy it,” he said.
“Last year we were able to kick back some money to those who helped us out, including the town, fire department and the lady Lions. That was good.”
The plan for over 40 open bullriders, five junior steers and five novices.
“Those will be local kids. We want to have local ties to Eston for novice bulls and steers. It’s a great way to get people interested locally, and get a younger generation in,” he said.
“We were impressed with the crowd last year, and can’t wait for this year as well.”
They are planning a beer garden and food, but specifics and gate prices for the event have not yet been decided.
or email ecdev@eston.ca to reserve a table
PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
Construction Labourer
(This is a seasonal position that has a strong possibility to turn into permanent full-time work to the right individual)
Range of Pay -
$20.00 - $24.00/hr (based on experience), overtime after 8 hours, 9.6% vacation pay.
Health and Dental -
Extended health, dental benefits and vision care, after probationary period. 50/50 contribution.
Schedule - Typically Monday to Saturday with Sundays off.
• 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday • On call
• Overtime • Weekend availability
Qualifications -
• Concrete knowledge is a strong asset
• Basic safety tickets required; Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, PST/CSTS and Common Safety Orientation, TDG and WHMIS2015 will be provided
• Minimum Class 5 driver’s license (required)
• Clean drivers abstract
• Vortrax has a Drug and Alcohol program; pre-employment screening is required. Please ensure you send a copy of your resume, drivers abstract (dated within 30 days) and relevant safety tickets for review.
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Job Type: Full Time • 12 hour shift
Range of Pay: $29.00 - $33.00/hr. (based on experience), overtime after 8 hours, 9.6% vacation pay, living out allowance.
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Qualifications:
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Preference will be given to those individuals that can run multiple equipment such as excavators, graders, etc.
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Bill C-11 and Freedom of Expression
The Liberal Government, supported by their coalition NDP partners, is on the verge of passing Bill C-11. We are seeing, that after months of criticism from the Conservative Party of Canada, the truth of what this Bill is, is finally becoming a national conversation. There is no other way to put it; Bill C-11, like the previous Bill C-10 from before the last election that failed to pass, is a Bill that allows the Government of Canada to censor and control what you see on the internet.
Bill C-11’s proposed censorship is sneaky. It does not say that a regular Canadian or a content creator cannot post something online, that they cannot go onto YouTube, or cannot participate in social media platforms. What it does do is say very clearly that the government could control who sees these posts, opinions, and other content. Through this piece of legislation, the government will expand the mandate of the CRTC so that they will have the power to regulate online content.
The Internet plays a large role in our lives, it has changed how we communicate with one another, our choices of entertainment, and even how we conduct business. Its influence is undeniable, and we need to protect Canadians’ right to use it and keep Government from manipulating it.
The Liberals have used the premise of “protecting Canadian content” as a method to expand their control. The use of this term is deceptive because at first glance many folks wouldn’t have a problem with promoting Canadian content, but the reality of Bill C-11 is that “Canadian Content” is an excuse to accomplish a political objective… we know this because the Liberals have refused to tell us what defines this very broad term and experts have weighed in sharing their concerns. The irony of the situation is that the more the Liberals hide their motives, the more it becomes evi-
dent that they have something to hide. This was on full display when they moved closure to shut down debate on this in Parliament. Freedom of expression is critical to a strong democracy that ensures the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens.
This legislation will massively expand the ability of Government, and those with political objectives could manipulate Canadians’ need for the internet for their advantage. Instead of showing you the things you want to view, you would see only the things the government wants you to view.
Conservatives have been working diligently to stop this Bill, have exposed the impact this will have on Canadians, and will continue to work to preserve freedom. You can be assured that a Pierre Poilievre-led Conservative government will repeal Bill C-11, actually promote Canadian content and Canadian creators, and will protect and respect individual rights and freedoms.
I have appreciated the many constituents that have reached out about this Bill and am proud to support the preservation of freedom of expression. Ensuring that everyone from everyday Canadians to Canadian content creators can have their voice is extremely important to me as a Canadian and as a Member of Parliament.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403-575-5625, or e-mail damien. kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with Damien by following him on social media @dckurek. If you need of assistance regarding a Federal Government program, or need assistance and don’t know where to turn, feel free to reach out to MP Kurek’s office.
Dry Country Gas Co-op Ltd.
Service Person Position
Dry Country Gas Co-op Ltd. is currently seeking to fill a full-time service position. Certification as a Gas Utility Operator, Apprentice or Gas fitter is an asset.
The successful applicant will be responsible under super vision, to assist in the operation and maintenance of the Dry Country Gas Co-op distribution system.
Duties Include:
• Installing new gas services as well as secondary gas lines
• Operating a trencher/plow, backhoe and a skid steer
• Locating underground lines
• On-call rotation
• Operating and maintaining RMO stations
• Meter seal updates
• Able to complete all provided and required training
• All other duties as required
Applicants must have a clean, valid class 5 driver’s license. Dry Country Gas Co-op Ltd. offers a competitive wage and benefits package.
Please forward your resume and driver’s abstract to:
Dry Country Gas Co-op Ltd.
Attention: Gene Hauck
Box 4000, Oyen, AB T0J 2J0
Fax: 403-664-3158 • email: gene dcg@telus.net
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline for applications: April 21, 2023.
TOWN OF KERROBERT ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
The Town of Kerrobert is accepting applications for an Assistant Administrator. Reporting to the Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for helping ensure proper, efficient financial operation of the Town of Kerrobert in accordance with The Municipality Act and established accounting principles. This is a heavily accounting based position and is in direct support of CAO duties.
The applicant must possess a degree or certificate in business with preference given to accounting majors, or a minimum 5 years related accounting experience.
Competitive salary and excellent benefit package available.
A complete job description is available, upon request, at the Town Office.
Applicants should submit a detailed resume, including references and salary expected by April 28th 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to:
Tara Neumeier, CAO Town of Kerrobert Box 558 Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0
Phone: 306-834-2361
Fax: 306-834-2633
Email: kerrobert.admin@sasktel.net
This job will remain open until the position is filled.
Class 1 Driver
Seeking full-time Class 1 drivers to haul aggregate
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• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and some holidays if needed
• Safety & oilfield tickets are an asset
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits: Dental care • Extended health care
Schedule: 12 hour shift • Monday to Friday • Overtime
• Weekend Availability
Ability to commute/relocate: Oyen, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: Class 1 driving 1 year (preferred)
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Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
From a headstone in Ireland.
Remembering OWEN BALL who died April 10, 1990 at the age of 13 years. Mom and Dad
In Memory of Owen
Richard “Gordon” Hopkins
HOPKINS - It is with profound sadness that the family of Gordon (Hoppy) Hopkins announce his peaceful passing on February 24, 2023. He was 94 years young.
Dad was the youngest child born to Annie and Richard Hopkins
from Empress, Alberta. He grew up in Empress where he met the love of his life, Pauline. They were married on a frosty -40 degree day on January 14, 1953 and were by each other’s side for 70 years. They have 5 children; Sharon (Phil), Murray (Susann), Lenard (Patci), Myrna (Parker), Lucille (Mike), 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dad is survived by his older sister Phyllis, sister-in-law
Antonia Schubert, brother-in-law
Max Herron, and many nieces and nephews.
As a young man, Dad worked as a trainman/conductor for CPR and went on to spend the rest of his successful career with Nova Corporation. “Hoppy” had the best smile and his dry sense of humour
Clare Eva Blore (1927-2023)
BLORE - It is with deep sadness that her family wishes to announce the loss of Clare, beloved wife, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Clare passed suddenly and peacefully at the age of 95 in her residence at the Haven in South Country Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta, in the company of her family.
Clare was married to her loving husband, Alfred William (Bill) for 55 years until his passing February 10, 2022.
Clare taught with the Calgary Board of Education and additional Country Schools in Saskatchewan for 41 years. She was a member of the Alberta Teacher’s Association, as well as the Retired Teacher’s Association. Clare was a very active member of the Catholic Women’s League in Victoria, Calgary and Medicine Hat.
Clare is survived by sister, Betty (Peter†) Scherger; brothers Raymond (Helen) Wagner, Pius (Velva†) Wagner;
and witty comebacks were enjoyed by all.
Dad was a dedicated family man. Never once complaining about getting the kids to and from sports practices and games throughout our childhood. But…. he really shone as “Grampa”. He was at his best while spending time with the grandkids. They were the apples of his eye!
Our family would like to express our gratitude for the wonderful care and kindness provided by all of the staff at Christiansen Village.
Dad’s Celebration of Life will be held on August 26, 2023 @ 3 pm at Devlin Funeral Home in Gibsons, B.C.
numerous Wagner nieces and nephews; as well as Blore and Cook cousins in Canada and England.
Clare was predeceased by her parents, Lucas and Filomena Wagner; husband, Bill; sisters, Katherine (Peter) Schmaltz, (Rudy) Schmidt and Lorraine (Adam) Ries; and brothers, Anthony (Bernice ) Wagner and Joseph (Erma) Wagner.
Clare’s family wishes to thank the staff at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for extending an exceptional level of care during Clare’s brief stay.
Thank you to the staff of the Haven, South Country Village where Clare found and enjoyed her new home and an amazing staff that was like family to her.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church – 238 2nd Ave NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta on Friday, April 14, 2023 starting at 9.45 am. The eulogies and Funeral Mass will follow at 10:40 am, with Father Roque Pereira and Father Francis Tran, Celebrants. A reception in the Parish Hall will immediately follow the ser-
vice. Interment will take place in the Leader Cemetery, Leader, Saskatchewan, later that day.
If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Clare’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Shortgrass Library System, Childrens’ Programs 2375 10th Ave SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8G2 or to South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G1.
Condolences may be sent to condolences@ saamis.com subject heading Clara Blore. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800317-2647.
Oyen Every Sunday at 11:00 am
Figure skating champions from 25 years ago
Kindersley residents will recognize these two figure skating champions from 25 years ago. Here is an excerpt from the March 4, 1998 edition of The Clarion describing their accomplishments.
Skating through pain, Sam Tessier limped home from the 1998 Saskatchewan Winter Games with a gold medal for Zone 7 in pre-novice figure skating. And, fellow club member Krista Maedel was carrying in her pocket a silver medal for her performance at her first Winter Games.
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“It was great, a lot of fun,” Tessier, 14, said of the Winter Games experience.
Tessier was second going into the long program of the pre-novice men’s figure skating event in the first half of the Saskatchewan Winter Games, trailing Cole Fisher of Saskatoon.
Sitting in second place facing the long program, Tessier said he was surprised he could skate with a knee injury suffered a couple of weeks prior to the Winter Games and aggravated by the training preparation.
“It was totally adrenaline,” Tessier said of getting through the pain in his long program. “Right at the end, on the last spin, I could really feel it.”
Tessier said the Winter Games proved to himself he has improved this skating season. “I’ve improved over the year,” he said. “I’m a little more consistent, stronger both mentally and physically, and a little more confident.”
“I skated good for myself, but not the best, though,” Krista Maedel said of her Winter Games silver medal performance finishing second in both the short and long programs. “I trained hard for the Winter Games and went to Saskatoon most Saturdays and some Sundays.”
On the move 25 years ago ...
According to information from a March, 1998 edition of The Clarion, Brock’s old Catholic Church was moved out of the village March 3, 1998 to its new home in the Madison area. It became part of Garden Gallery owned by artist Laurie Besplug, who had plans to use the building to display art. During the operation, SaskPower crews had to cut power to Brock, and lift some power lines to get the church out on to the highway.
SAM TESSIER - gold medalist at the 1998 Winter Games. KRISTA MAEDEL - silver medalist at the 1998 Winter Games
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BUFFALO
APRIL 15
• Calving Fever Bar Night featuring “The Who Knew Band” Doors open at 6:30 PM. Dance and a Live Band at the Buffalo Hall. Music starts at 7:00 PM. Snacks and Midnight Lunch included. $10 per adult & kids 6 & under free. $5 drinks.
CEREAL
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* TUESDAYS - Cereal Cottages Weekly Coffee Time 9:30 AM
* WEDNESDAYS - Cereal Quilting Club meet at the CJ Peacock Centre. Call Joan Pennett for more info.
* THURSDAYS - Chase the Ace 7:00-8:50 PM Tix Sales. 9:00 PM Draw at the Cereal Bar. Lottery Lic. #632392
THURSDAY, APRIL 13 & FRIDAY, APRIL 14
• Badlands Academy Easter Baseball Camp SUNDAY, MAY 13
• Mother’s Day Bruch & Tradeshow
OYEN
THURSDAY, APRIL 13
• Floor Curling (rescheduled from Apil 12) 1:00 PM at the Seniors Centre. SATURDAY, APRIL 22 & SUNDAY, APRIL 23
• Two-Day Big Country Bronc School at the Oyen Crossroads Centre. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
• Regular Pot Luck Supper and Meeting for Oyen and District Seniors 6:00 PM at the Seniors Centre.
FRIDAY, APRIL 28
• Fun Night at Oyen Seniors Centre. Games and socializing. B.Y.O.B. and snacks. 7:00 PM until midnight. Call Lynda Grudecki 403-664-0908.
SATURDAY, MAY 13
• Softball Clinic at the Barn. Text/call 204-451-2343 to register. $75 hitting & field ing. $35 pitching. Pitchers must have a catcher.
JULY 14 & 15
• The Big Country Agricultural Society (BCAS) is hosting the Oyen Indoor Rodeo.
* Oyen Town Council meet 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00-9:00 PM in Town Council Chambers.
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One final skiff of snow, fingers crossed, and the real warmth looks like it’s coming. This Easter weekend looks great. I know our grandsons will love playing in the drifts and the puddles. I hope everyone has a blessed Easter filled with family, laughter and love. The Robertson family was busy last weekend with U18 Female Provincial Hockey Championship hosted in Cold Lake. Shayelle and Presley play for the CCC (Consort, Coronation, & Castor Association). The CCC U18 female team had won the Rocky Mountain Female League Championship to earn a berth in Cold Lake. Opening Ceremonies were on Thursday, March 30. The girls came home Sunday after losing to the Battle River Knights 6 - 4. They had two wins and two losses. While they
were disappointed, there was a lot of great hockey. Very well done, Presley and Shayelle!
The Chiliak families hosted a community sledding party north of their farm on Friday, March 31. Over thirty people took turns sledding down the 1/4 mile track built over several days by Alan and Tyler. An old school bus hauled everyone back up the hill. This was the third weekend they had folks join in the sledding. The hill was great fun during the day, but the track became super fast as the sun went down. Despite a few tumbles and wipeouts at fast speeds, no one was hurt, but some may have had a few bruises the next day. A big Thank You goes out to the Chiliak families for building and sharing their “luge” fun!
