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even princesses were dressed up and ready to welcome their young guests to the Princess Ball on Saturday, February 4th, at South Central High School in Oyen. Seventy girls, ages 3-10, came through the doors, decked out in their prettiest dresses, ready to have some fun.

Teachers Brittany Molzan and Shannon Hauck sparked the interest for this first-time event, which sold out quickly. Proceeds from the event will go towards upgrading the stage and sound system in the gym.

“It’s nice to have something going on in the community for little girls, and the parents are excited about it, too,” Brittany said. After all, it’s not every day that one gets to attend a princess ball!

The line-up of princesses included Merida, the free-spirited Princess of DunBroch, who taught the little princesses some archery skills. Princess Belle came from a small village in France to read to her young guests in the

library. The girls enjoyed making fun art projects with Queen Elsa from Arendelle throughout the day. Princess Moana comes to SCHS all the way from Motunui, excited and ready to have fun water bottle bowling with the little princesses.

Princess Jasmine flew to Oyen from Agrabah on her magic carpet to do yoga with her guests.

Tinkerbell also came flying in for the occasion, all the way from Neverland, excited and ready to do a bit of makeup, hair touch-ups, and nail sessions. Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) set her alarm and came all the way from Sweden for the festivities, which also included karaoke and bouncy castles. And, of course, there was a photo shoot for the beautiful princesses.

The princesses are all Grade 10, 11 and 12 students from SCHS, who worked in pairs throughout the morning conducting activities in various classrooms. A movie, games, snacks and a special crowning ceremony were held in the gym in the afternoon when

the young princesses received their tiaras and gift bags.

Shannon Hauck was in charge of the meal for the princesses, parents and helpers. Students from the Foods 10 and 11/12 classes helped prepare the delicious macaroni bars, toppings, vegetables, fruit and sundae bar.

After the successful event came to a close, everyone asked if this would be an annual event. “It might be an annual event; we’ll have to see how it goes,” Brittany said. “We’ve also been asked about having a boy’s superheroes event.”

So you never know what next year will bring, but whatever it is, one thing is certain. It will be a lot of fun!

Shannon agreed, saying, “It was a very exciting and fun event that is new to our school and community. Brittany has done an excellent job of planning and organizing a very unique experience for the girls.” Thanks to all the organizers and volunteers for helping make the event possible.

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BHP has been a longtime supporter of STARS, and this latest commitment brings the resource company’s total support of the charitable air ambulance organization to more than $6.3 million since 2012.

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write this after wishing my pal Avril a happy birthday. I’m at my desk overlooking a storm coming up from Montana. She’s on a movie set in Toronto. Her birthday gives me pause to reflect on how long we’ve known each other and how we met. We worked at the University of Victoria cinema, selling tickets, then running to the door to take them, then slipping into the dark theatre to sink into the foreign and second-run films of the day. We parted ways for a while - she moved East, and I moved all over the country. But we both carried with us a love of story and language, character and plot. And while she worked her way up in the film industry, I worked my out, writing and performing stories based on characters in history, mythology, and literature.

More than forty years later and Avril’s part of a team that won an Oscar for set design, and I’ve won a few little awards for writing and am working on a novel, this one based on, what I now realize, is the greatest character in every Canadian story: The Land.

Not everyone in this country is aware of the influence of land in our lives, but there are two groups who never, ever forgot. Ironically, they are often pitted against each other, despite their deep and ineffable spiritual understanding of the Earth beneath their feet: Indigenous and farmers and ranchers.

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I’m not here to write about the reasons for well-founded mistrust or greedy agri-business. We all know the land was “ceded” by the tribes who never had a word for “cede” or “own” or “property” to begin with. They assumed what was happening was an agreement to “share” what could never be “owned.” The Cree writer, lawyer and trapper Harold Johnson said it best when he wrote in his last book, “The Power of Story”: “I do not say the land belongs to us because to do so would be to buy into the fiction of property. I belong to the land. I am the land. I am this place.”

“New and Naked Land” by Ronald Rees, an immigrant to Saskatchewan in the ‘60s, wrote eloquently of land. In his book about the meaning of “home,” he reminds us that the word “nostalgia” comes from the Greek “nostos,” meaning “to return,” and “algos,” meaning “to suffer.” He believed it is possible that “people absorb topographical influences from the moment of birth and that separation from them could be perilous.” I wager there is not an Indigenous person nor a rancher or farmer who would disagree with this statement, even if they might not phrase it as Rees did.

In my business, it’s essential that I consider what phrases I use to describe feelings. Repeated phrases wear grooves, leave lasting impressions. Negative thoughts and expressions nudge me into making snap judgements and thoughtless assumptions and even heartlessly dismissing the concerns of others.

One of the biggest indicators of influence lies in the words we use. Often we inherit our parent’s fears and prejudices, but those inheritances can go back generations, and the only evidence we have is the language we use. “The unspoken experiences that live in us appear in our quirky language,” writes Mark Wolynn, author of “It Didn’t Start With You.” Wolynn looks at the links between language and emotions stored in the body.

“Ask yourself what words you use over and over when you’re in an emotional state,” he says, and you’ve hit on your “core language.” Like it or not, it influences your behaviour. He gives an example of a young patient who said she wanted to “vaporize” to disappear from the world. On her worst days, she replaced “vaporize” with “incinerate.”

Eventually, she revealed to Wolynn that both her grandparents’ families died at Auschwitz. She had inherited a language of trauma from her ancestors and made it her own.

I reread Wolynn’s book a couple of times in an effort to understand the degree to which so many of our biases started on some far branch of the family tree. I started paying attention to the earworms making the most noise in my head, and they all smacked of distrust, suspicion and defiance. I realized that I regularly flip the mental bird at most “experts” and “influencers” with internalized phrases like: “don’t tell me how to live my life” and “that’s ridiculous.” Thankfully, words of wonder and

infinite possibility are starting to take up more space in my brain. Now I also think: “I never thought of it like that,” or “How did you come to that conclusion?”

Or “Food for thought.”

I am a product of my family and my “core language.” But I am also a product of the times. We all absorb whatever is happening not only in our homes but in our community, our world, our generation. Without realizing it, especially as newborns, we are influenced and, to an extent, formed, yes, by the worries and beliefs of our parents, but also by our surrounding culture. Which is why I like to research significant events in a single life alongside those happening in the world at the time.

And so, at the risk of revealing my pal’s age, here’s some of what was shaking and shaping the and influencing the world the year she was born: The Russians launched the first spacecraft to leave the Earth’s orbit. Swiss men voted against voting rights for women. Sleeping Beauty was released. Jimi Hendrix got kicked off the stage for playing too wild. Barbie doll made her debut. Dalai Lama fled China. Montreal won the Stanley Cup for the fourth time. Mary Leaky discovered a very old human skull. And, of course, many Canadian homes learned about all of these things through the addition of television in our homes.

Words, stories, the land - they influence us, body and soul. Some we lose, others will last.

Just Transition comes with big costs

ttawa seems to have only one message about its Just Transition policy: “trust me.”

How many people’s jobs are on the line? How much will it cost? Are the numbers bubbling up accurate?

Those are big questions that matter a lot to a lot of people. And Ottawa answers with a shrug.

Here’s the little we know.

The Liberal Party promised to pass a “Just Transition Act, giving workers access to the training, support, and new opportunities needed to succeed in the future economy” during the 2019 election.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously stated that “we can’t shut down the oilsands tomorrow, we need to phase them out.”

The feds haven’t introduced legislation, so Canadians are left reading between the lines. The government will force Canadians out of some jobs, then use taxpayers’ money to subsidize the new jobs.

Fortunately, a government memo reported by Blacklock’s Reporter shines some light on potential costs.

The memo asks, “what sectors and regions will be most affected by a tran-

sition to a low-carbon economy?” The memo then explains the Just Transition “will have an uneven impact” and “create significant labour market disruptions.”

What does “significant labour market disruptions” mean?

The government doesn’t say.

Here’s what the memo does say. “We expect that larger-scale transformations will take place in: • “Agriculture (about 292,000 workers; 1.5 per cent of Canada’s employment), • “Energy (about 202,000 workers; one per cent of Canada’s employment), • “Manufacturing (about 193,000 workers; one per cent of Canada’s employment), • “Building (about 1.4 million workers; seven per cent of Canada’s employment) and • “Transportation sectors (about 642,000 workers; three per cent of Canada’s employment).”

You could be forgiven for interpreting this to mean the Just Transition will “create significant labour market disruptions” for 2.7 million workers in these sectors.

But the federal government claims “that the figures referred to the overall

size of the workforce of various industries, not anticipated job losses,” according to the CBC. Nothing to see here, folks. Unhelpfully, the feds didn’t bother enlightening Canadians on the real number of anticipated job losses.

Statistics Canada’s numbers raise questions. For example, Statistics Canada’s data shows there’s 1.5 million Canadians working in manufacturing, not 193,000 workers as the government claims. Maybe the government and Statistics Canada are using different definitions. But that’s a big gap.

Politicians and bureaucrats in Ottawa are asking entire sectors of the economy to trust them. But they either don’t know their own numbers or aren’t willing to explain them.

Here’s what we do know: taxpayers will be left holding the bag for Trudeau’s Just Transition.

The salaries associated with the 2.7 million jobs where the “larger-scale transformations will take place” is $219 billion per year, according to Statistics Canada’s average income data for these sectors.

The cost to taxpayers would be crushing if even a fraction of those jobs face “dis-

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ruptions” or have to be replaced with government subsidies and programs.

“We have been particularly interested in the approach taken by Scotland,” states the government memo. Scotland’s “Just New Deal” costs about $4.9 billion.

That equals a $35-billion hit for Canadian taxpayers, after adjusting for Canada’s larger population, if Trudeau followed Scotland’s approach.

Why should workers in these sectors put their blind faith in the government?

Farmers might have trouble trusting the government after it floated putting limits on fertilizer. Energy works might have trouble trusting a government that roadblocks pipelines. And why should taxpayers trust a government that has added about $560 billion to the national debt, and missed its own pre-pandemic balanced budget promise by $20 billion?

The onus is on the government to be transparent, not on taxpayers to trust the government. The last thing Canadians need is another costly government scheme that threatens jobs.

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five-year-old pointed at a picture in a book and said to the teacher, “Look at this!

It’s a frickin’ elephant! It says so on the picture.”

The caption under the photo of an elephant read African Elephant.

Like the pre-schooler, we all perceive things differently, and in November 2022, ‘the elephant in the room’ became visible as the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ChatGPT was unveiled. YouTuber Christa Swartz said within five days it had equalled the popularity of Facebook, which took five years to gain that level of popularity. And it’s already a $20 billion company! So what is it exactly?

While Google gives you numerous choices to seek an answer to your question, ChatGPT gives you a specific answer and interacts with you. It’s capable of writing essays, songs, scripts, movies, books and computer code within seconds. An article

by Chloe Xiang reported ChatGPT is passing tests required for medical li-

censes and business degrees.

When Christa Swartz asked ChatGPT what are the worst-case scenarios when using it, it presented a list, the first of which was ‘job loss.’ This is already evident as Microsoft, one of the biggest investors in this technology, recently laid off 10,000 employees.

The next listed worstcase scenario given said if AI systems are trained on biased data, then the systems can amplify existing societal bias. This could lead to discrimination in many areas of hiring, criminal justice and lending.

Privacy and security were next on the list, as personal data could be hacked by bad actors. Autonomous weapons were on the list, which is AI controlled and can select and engage targets without human intervention.

Dependence was listed as a disadvantage, as humans lose their ability to make decisions and problem-solve on their own.

And last of all, it listed

unintended consequences, which cause unforeseeable negative impacts on society.

On social media, Bret Weinstein noted it’s going to become extremely difficult to discern who is actually knowledgeable.

It will be equally difficult to discern who is claiming ChatGPT products as their own work.

ChatGPT has raised concerns from teachers and academics over its ability to cheat on essays and exams. The concerns are valid, as Chat GPT has now passed an MBA final exam, the United States Medical Licensing Exam, and components of the bar exam.

But do those who cheat win in the long run? Their lack of knowledge will eventually be revealed in the real working world.

Bret also noted that skills performed in the real world, such as mechanics or electronics, are difficult to reproduce.

More importantly, face-to-face interaction, bravery and compassion can’t be reproduced.

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Those human traits were publicized by Fox News when a nun stopped a robbery at the mission where she worked. One morning she heard a noise outside, opened the door and discovered a thief running up a step ladder onto the roof. She threw the ladder down, and the thief jumped down and stood beside her. She pointed her finger at him and said, “This is God’s property; how dare you do this! Get out!”

The elderly nun, Sister Mary, said she wasn’t afraid because she knew it was something that had to be done. She lives in a dangerous neighbourhood because she wants to; it’s where she is able to show compassion and invite people in for a meal.

It’s a place where people can feel loved.

Those in leadership know all too well how challenging face-to-face interactions and discussions can be. Perhaps that explains why Prime Minister Trudeau recently visited Saskatoon’s rare earth elements production plant but didn’t notify the Premier of Saskatchewan.

Now thirteen premiers are meeting with the Prime Minister on Feb. 7 to discuss health care. Brian Lilley from the Toronto Sun, in conversation with

Stephen LeDrew, noted that for thirteen Premiers from different provinces, representing all parties, to have a unanimous viewpoint on health care and bail reform is quite something. Unity can’t be replicated by AI. AI’s increasing ability can be perceived as a threat, but it also can be perceived as a wakeup call for individuals to

live a more balanced life.

This may mean engaging less in social media and more in real life, face-toface compassion, love and bravery. AI cannot counterfeit or mimic the love, compassion, bravery, and unity lived out every day by people like you and me, and it can’t replicate real-life interaction. That’s where true value exists.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Just finished reading the latest edition of the Your West Central Voice newspaper. I very much enjoyed the article entitled A Look Back at Gas & Food Prices 40 yrs. ago. I sincerely hope this will be be a permanent feature in the paper covering everything from food, gas, lumber, hardware, housing , vehicles, etc.

It would be very interesting to look back 30, 40, 50, 60 yrs. ago. Also thank you for a very interesting newspaper.

Ed Lowenberger, Gull Lake, SK Hi Kate, I enjoy reading your paper, local stories, histories, Madonna’s Pop89. Just wanted to make a correction on the location of Teo Lake School - which I attended until grade 5. It is actually about 20 miles NW of Kindersley. There’s a wrought iron sign at the side of the road on the correction line. Even the RM got it wrong on the sign - saying the school closed in 1947 instead of 1956. But at least it’s remembered!

Gladys McCarthy, Saskatoon, SK I noticed in the paper that you have a report from the Kindersley RCMP. I would like to see one from the Oyen RCMP in the paper.

Bernice Scarff, Oyen, AB

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As SWHL provincials and playoffs push on, the Kerrobert Tigers recognize the work they still need to do.

Coming off 3-0 and 6-0 losses to the Edam 3 Stars in the Sask West Hockey League playoffs, the Tigers were elimiated from further play.

A 6-1 trouncing by the Delisle Bruins in SHA Provincials, they were in the unenviable position of potential elimination heading into the weekend.

The Tigers didn’t go down without a fight, as they lost a heartbreaker in overtime 5-4 to end their season.

There is a silver lining, though, as the SWHL Awards made clear there were things about the team the league loved. Coaches Ryan Schell and Brad Mur-

phy were nominated for Coach Of The Year.

“We had a better year for sure. It’s always nice to be mentioned,” said Murphy. “I still think we under-achieved, and I wanted more from the season.”

He was unhappy with the games over the weekend, and the position they put the team in.

“We got what I expected in Delisle. We had none of our imports for provincials. They went to spread their wings with other teams,” he said.

“The team lacks firepower. If we had the full team, things would look different. The guys are spirited in their play, and it is what it is.”

As for playoffs, they got completely blanked against Edam, something hard to swallow for the group.

“The game was closer in Edam than the scoreboard. We played a good game, and it was only 1-0 in the third,” he said.

“We had looks, but we just couldn’t capitalize.

That’s been the moral of the story for us all year.”

With rookie Matthew Neumeier up for Rookie Of The Year and goalie Nik Amundrud nominated for All Star Team Goaltender and League MVP, there were some things to write home about.

“Through good runs and titles, goaltending will always be the key. Teams get built from the net out,” said Murphy.

“If you don’t keep goals out, you don’t win. It’s been so nice to have Nik in net and know he has this team’s back.”

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team is now compared to the year prior. After a season where they only won one game, they came back for a 5-8-1 record this year.

“We took some steps in the right direction. It’s always tough to compete with top-end teams, but there’s been a lot of progress,” he said.

“Maybe more people will come play here. I live in Lethbridge and I love seeing how tight-knit the group is. They’re really great.”

He says that the guys on the Kerrobert team are all incredibly supportive of his efforts in goal.

“It’s been awesome.

They give their all in front of me,” he said. “Guys are blocking shots, communicating, and asking questions about my experience.

It’s nice to see the dedication.”

He says the last little while has seen a transformation in the team for the better.

“We have seen a real progressions and guys are stepping up. Adding guys during COVID really helped on the back-end,” he said.

“Senior teams that play five or 10 years together may not succeed if they don’t have chemistry. I’m confident that if you work together as a team, things come together.”

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Remember when Eston was Canada’s Wrestling hotspot?

BY JOAN JANZEN

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Do you remember when Eston was Canada’s wrestling hotspot? According to a report in an April, 1993 edition of West Central Crossroads, Eston hosted the 1993 Saskatchewan Open Wrestling Championship, in April, 1993, while beginning preparations to host the Bantam West Festival the following month in May. There athletes from across western Canada, the territories and northern United States came to compete at the Eston Community Complex.

Bill Dorian brought wrestling to the Elrose-Eston area, and encouraged Bill Woods to help coach and start up a team in Eston back in 1976, and by 1989 Eston had produced its first national champion, Lease Bertram.

Numerous national champion titles came from this region, and the Eston group won multiple national titles plus a national team boys title and a girls second place team at national championships. Coach Dorian’s Eston club members included: Michael Burton, Neil Walker, Roy Fersch, Darin Jans, Woodford Smith, Allen Parson, Trent Hammond, Walter Burton, Warren Allin, Stacey Comet, Christopher Crockett and Jeff Edwards. In 1992, Bill Woods was voted top coach in the country, and Eston became the centre of Canada’s wrestling map.

10-year-old Josh Gosselin representing the PA Wrestling Club throws in the towel to his more experienced opponent.

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The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, with the ability to manage, create and monitor budgets; develop, plan and coordinate and complete Recreation programming and facility needs, ensuring the upkeep and functionality of the facilities. Excellence in written and oral communicating with the public and peers in the community and region will allow the candidate to deal with the varied aspects of the job, from regular communication to the enforcing of facility rules, all with a goal of maintaining, building and improving relationships.

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Ventures of a crochet addict Brett Zerr, Chief Quinon St. Pierre Jason Neufeld Gord Thompson Chris Kipling

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Every child loves to have a stuffed toy to snuggle up to at night, and Cassie Stimson is busy constructing her ‘snugglers’ one stitch at a time. Cassie resides in Eatonia, along with her husband and two schoolage children, who are in grades 1 and 2.

Her business is part of Stimmers Farm & Co. Ltd. “The family business includes all our endeavours,” Cassie explained. “We live in town but farm in the area.”

Cassie describes herself as a ‘crochet addict’ who is feeding her addiction by creating snugglers for her customers. Those customers may be surprised to discover that this budding entrepreneur began acquiring her newly found skills just two years ago. Cassie grew up in Burstall, Sask., and said, “My mom wanted to teach me how to crochet, but I had no patience for it. I was the one who didn’t want to learn.”

But years later, Cassie decided she did want to learn the craft. “I started with toques when my kids started going to school. It’s only been the last couple of years I took an interest in it,” she said. And that was the beginning of Cassie’s addiction.

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Siwak (Lieutenant) Cassie Stimson from Eatonia displays her crocheted Steven Meissner, Brenden Obrigewitch “I couldn’t keep filling my kid’s beds with snug- going on,” she chuckled.

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Front Row (Leftare toall Right) ally run out of room if she continued to fill her house Ears, arms and minor details hand-stitched in Nick Anderson Galbraith (Captain) with her crocheted characters. Cassie discovered the place; Cassie estimatesBrad it takes her 3-4 hours to finish solution to her dilemma when a friend requested a one item. Matthew Rumohr (Chief ) Christmas gift for her son. After finishing the gift, Cassie’s friend assured her the product was satisfactory. Once Cassie felt comfortable that her snugglers met with customer satisfaction, she began her endeavour in earnest.

Now she makes dinosaurs, sea horses, bunnies, octopuses, bears, giraffes, chickens, cows, turtles and more. Unicorns and jellyfish are two of her most popular items. She uses blanket yarn, which is durable and washes well.

“I came across a pattern maker on Instagram and fell in love with all her patterns. When you find something you really like, it’s really easy to do,” Cassie said. “I mostly do it on school days cause I can count my stitches without having to recount them again.”

She also works in the evenings after the kids have gone to bed. “I usually have Seinfeld on. That’s one show I have memorized, and don’t have to see what’s

Children aren’t the only people who appreciate Cassie’s snugglers. “I’ve heard snugglers are donated Missing: to senior homes,” Cassie said. More specifically, her Gottfried, Brian Gottfried jellyfishRandy snugglers, whose tentacles can be used as a sensory Matthew tool, muchThrun, like a fidget toy,Walford have a calming Garret effect. Christopher Brost, Kevin Sloboda Cassie has stepped out of her comfort zone and Austin Gleave, Adam Franko participated in a few trade shows in the area, where Neilsee Kennedy, Koby Reiber customers can and feel her product.

She estimates Keagan Bazylinski100 , Kirk Meyer she’s crocheted approximately of her snugglers to date.

Shane Bardick Although her addiction has become a business venture, she still enjoys gifting her homemade creations to friends. “I’ve had a few pictures sent back of newborns with their snugglers, which is really cute,” she said. “It makes it all worthwhile.”

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Hot Dog eating champ chokes - literally

BY BRUCE PENTON

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lmost guaranteed to happen in the final six months of 2023: July — Cam Smith makes headlines by being the first LIV Golf Tour player to win a major, taking the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool; Leylah Annie Hernandez of Canada captures the women’s singles crown at Wimbledon; Major news out of New York: Hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut chokes on frankfurter No. 53 during the annual Fourth of July competition on Coney Island and is given the Heimlich manoeuvre by a quick-thinking bystander.

August — The Blue Jays maintain a top-two standing in the A.L. East, led by the slugging heroics of Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., the pitching of free-agent right-hander Chris Bassitt and the flashy outfield defence of Kevin Kiermaier; Canada’s Alphonso Davies leads Bayern Munich to the Champions League title; Rory McIlroy’s victory at the Tour Championship for the Fed-Ex Cup is mocked by Patrick Reed for having been won “against a second-rate field.”

September — It’s the month of debuts, as Connor Bedard

skates in his first pre-season NHL game with the (Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Flyers … ?); Former Calgary quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell guides his new CFL team, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, to first place in the East Division; and Canadian QB Nathan Rourke gets his first NFL action in a pre-season game with Jacksonville, wowing the coaching staff and football fans.

October — Tom Brady leads his newest team, the Las Vegas Raiders, to a 5-0 start in the NFL while Aaron Rodgers is the toast off New York as his new team, the Jets, scoot off to a 4-1 start; Seattle Mariners knock off Toronto Blue Jays in the American League championship and then go on to beat Los Angeles Dodgers in an allWest Coast World Series.

November — The all-Connor scoring race is heating up in the NHL, with McDavid holding a slight edge over Bedard after 20 games; Winnipeg Blue Bombers knock off Hamilton to win their third Grey Cup in four years; French-born basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama makes the biggest rookie splash in the NBA since LeBron James.

December — Once again, Patrick Reed will not receive a Christmas card from Rory

McIlroy; Alex Ovechkin gets to within 40 goals of Wayne Gretzky’s career total of 894, and North American calls grow louder for Putin to bring the Great 8 home to fight in the war with Ukraine; O.J. Simpson concludes another year without finding the real killer.

• Jason Sobel of Sirius SX, on Twitter: “Patrick Reed threw a tee at Rory McIlroy, which might not sound like much, but this is essentially golf’s version of a bench-clearing brawl.”

• From Pro Golf Stuff, on Twitter, expanding on the Rory McIlroy-Patrick Reed rivalry: “Patrick Reed spoke out against Rory saying ‘He’ll never win a Masters to complete a career Grand Slam.’ Rory later said ‘The only chance Reed has of getting a Grand Slam is

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• Blogger Gregg Drinnan in his very entertaining Taking Note column, quoting 1970s Winnipeg junior defenceman Kevin McCarthy, who, when as a member of the Vancouver Canucks, was part of a group mugged by a gang of youths in Chicago: “One guy started it by suckering Jere (Gillis). “I thought I was back in Queen’s Park Arena.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “PGA golfers Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy are in a feud. Golf feuds are different. McIlroy accused Reed of wearing white after Labour Day, and Reed mocked the pleats in McIlroy’s khakis.”

• Columnist Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “I just saw where ‘Triangle of Sadness’ got nominated for an Academy Award. I haven’t seen it, but I’m thinking it’s a documentary about the weekly meetings last season between USF’s offensive, defensive and special teams coordinators.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “The Edmonton Oilers hung updates of their 20 total NHL division, conference and Cup banners at Rogers Place.

Not to be outdone, the Winnipeg Jets installed new Plexiglas”

• Headline from fark.com: “Chet Holmgren voted as an All-Star starter by several NBA players presumably because they all wanted to take turns dunking on him.”

• Former junior hockey player Brant Kersey, reacting to a Lethbridge Hurricanes’ Wall of Honour recognition for longtime coach and scout Bob Loucks: “The guy has such a terrific eye for talent, watched me in ’94 and knew I wasn’t good enough.”

• Steve Simmons of Sunmedia: “Depending on who you follow, listen to, or read, the Maple Leafs will be acquiring Ryan O’Reilly, Timo Meier, Bo Horvat, Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Max Domi, John Klingberg, Jake McCabe, Vladislav Gavrikov and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at or around the NHL’s trade deadline next month.”

• Golfer Max Homa, basking in the glow of a victory at the Farmers Insurance Open in an interview with Kira K. Dixon, when it was mentioned it was his first win since becoming a father: “This will definitely be the best-smelling diaper I have changed.”

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Tribute to a Friend In honour of a friend and a great, quiet person of the community; I refer to Vernon Johnston, a unique and great person. I wish to extend heartfelt feelings to the family and to let you know of my admiration for Vernon. We can be thankful we knew him and saw some of the products of his imagination and passion for the people and history of this district. I was unable to attend his Memorial and am sorry I was unable to honour him in this way.

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Federal firearms ban: Minister Shandro Minister of Justice Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on the federal government’s recent firearms ban action: “On Feb. 3, firearms owners across Canada breathed a sigh of relief when it appeared that federal government MPs opted to withdraw amendments to Bill C-21 that would ban hundreds of thousands of shotguns and rifles.

“Minutes later, Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino released a statement on Twitter that made it clear the federal government’s decision to withdraw the amendments was merely a pause in their campaign to ban shotguns and rifles commonly used by hunters, farmers, sport shooters and Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

“The statement continued to derisively refer to common rifles and shotguns as ‘assault-style weapons.’ Minister Mendicino added that he is now drafting ‘…a clear solution.’

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“Law-abiding firearms owners know that this is thinly worded code signalling Minister Mendicino’s intent to continue to pursue avenues to ban widely owned shotguns and rifles.

“Alberta has been leading the charge in responding to the federal government’s efforts to criminalize law-abiding firearms owners. In September, Alberta announced it would challenge federal plans to conscript the RCMP to implement the firearms confiscation program.

“It is becoming increasingly clear that further action will need to be taken to respond to the federal government’s hostility towards hunters, farmers, sport shooters and Indigenous Peoples.”

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“Alberta’s producers have faced significant impacts, substantial losses and a great deal of stress during this time, and that is why we’re providing additional help to

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ASSUMPTION WARD (OYEN) There was standing room only for Assumption’s Trickster Theatre Production. The drama specialists worked with the students for the entire week on producing, directing, and choreographing a production called, “Oyen’s Rich History - Celebrating 65 years of Catholic Education.”

AWARDS COMMITTEE Trustee Rude-Volk (Oyen) presented, and the Board accepted, the recommendations of the Awards Committee for this year’s recipients of the St. John the Apostle Honorary Life Membership Award. The recipients will be announced at this year’s Faith Days in February.

COMMUNICATIONS LEAD INITIATIVE COMMENDED Director of Communications, Cindy Nickerson, was commended for her work with the Communication Leads at each school. Through this initiative and recent training, schools have seen a marked increase in the service level on each of the social media pages. There has also been an increase in exposure in local newspapers. In addition, teachers have noticed that students are following our schools on social media more closely now.

A pastor asked an older farmer, decked out in bib overalls, to say grace for the morning breakfast.

“Lord, I hate buttermilk”, the farmer began. The visiting pastor opened one eye to glance at the farmer and wonder where this was going.

The farmer loudly proclaimed, “Lord, I hate lard.” Now the pastor was growing concerned.

Without missing a beat, the farmer continued, “And Lord, you know I don’t much care for raw white flour”. The pastor once again opened an eye to glance around the room and saw that he wasn’t the only one to feel uncomfortable.

Then the farmer added, “But Lord, when you mix them all together and bake them, I do love warm fresh biscuits. So Lord, when things come up that we don’t like, when life gets hard, when we don’t understand what you’re saying to us, help us to just relax and wait until you are done mixing. It will probably be even better than biscuits. Amen.”

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Stay strong, my friends, because our LORD is mixing several things that we don’t really care for, but something even better is going to come when HE is done with it.

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On Saturday, February 25, Buffalo Ag Society will present “A Tribute to George Jones” featuring Duane Steele. This show is rescheduled from December. Please note that tickets purchased earlier will be honored at this time. Doors open at 5:30 with supper of pulled pork sandwiches and dessert served at 6:00 pm.

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This week it is with sadness that I report the sudden, untimely passing of Corinna (Dirk) Wirges of Cold Lake. She is the daughter of Pat and the late Harry Dirk who were former residents of this district. Corinna is a niece of Diane Campbell. She is survived by her husband and two children as well as her mother Pat and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service is Saturday in Cold Lake.

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into spring, I will continue to work with industry to identify any available tools and supports to mitigate avian influenza’s impacts.

“AgriStability is a margin-based program designed to help producers manage large income declines.

Poultry producers interested in late acceptance for the 2022 AgriStability program should contact Agriculture Financial Services Corporation though AFSC Connect or by calling 1-877-899-2372.

“Late participants in AgriStability must comply with all program requirements and deadlines.

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Life is full of disappointments Having lived in the Oyen area for many years, I recall the Oyen Echo when it was a few foolscap pages, typed out and photocopied by Helen and Dianna Ball. When I moved away from the area, I always took the paper, it was my way of keeping up with the home news. Recently I quit taking the paper, the reason being, since the new owners took over it is now the Kindersley Echo with very little Oyen and area news and happenings. I have to say I am very disappointed.

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Lodge’s indoor walking group is one step ahead Since summer, 2022, Brandi Smith and Jackie Monroe, physical therapists at Big Country Hospital’s physio department, have been thinking of ways to expand the community presence. As a result, they created an indoor walking group at the lodge this winter.

Participants meet once a week and walk one km in the halls of the lodge, with balance and strengthening exercises mixed in to break up the walking. Brandi and Jackie also encourage the residents to walk during the week, and give

them handouts to keep track of the distance they have walked.

“We have used the World Walking app/website to count the steps to an international walk,” Jackie said. The group chose Northern Ireland as the desired location. “In one week, the group of twenty has walked over 75 kms!”

The walk contains a total of 515 kms and is divided into fifteen milestones. “We started in Ards Peninsula and have passed Newcastle,” Jackie explained. “We are well on our way to Lough Neagh.”

The milestones along the way are: Ards Peninsula, Newcastle, Lough Neagh, Enniskillen, Lough Erne, Derry, Mussenden Temple, Portrush, Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Carrickk-a-Rede, Dark Hedges, Glenariff, Carrickfergus Castle, and Belfast. Each destination inspires members of the group to reach the next marker up ahead.

So far the feedback from the residents has been positive, as it gives them a reason to get out of their rooms. Now the hallways are full of activity between meals!

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Oyen and District Health Care Foundation has put your donation dollars to work. The Foundation recently funded the purchase of two SARA Flex Active Lifts and one SARA Standing & Raising Aid, as well as, 8 slings to use with the lifts.

Patients and residents with mobility issues will benefit from less pressure injury, fall prevention, and better postural support. As

well, the staff will have less chance of a work injury as they assist the patient/resident. The total cost of these purchases was $15,613.84.

Trustees review all funding requests and endeavor to make the best use of funds. All donations are used locally for enhancements to the health care needs of Oyen and the wider communities.

Also worth mentioning is the fact that no administration costs

are taken from donation dollars.

Thank you for your past and continued financial support which is greatly appreciated.

Donations can be mailed to Box 1, Oyen, Alberta T0J 2J0, by e-transfer at oyenhealthfoundation@outlook.com or dropped off at the front office of Big Country Hospital, weekdays 8:00 – 03:00.

The above comment was written on The Oyen Echo Facebook page. I felt the need to respond.

Ah, yes! The glory days of the community newspaper - the mid 70s to the early 2000s. When newspapers were the original social media. There were correspondents in every village and town, sharing the local gossip of who went where and what they did. I grew up reading the Kindersley Clarion, a paper that shut down just prior to the Covid-19 pandemic in February 2020.

My roots called me back and I started Your West Central Voice, not just for Kindersley, but its surrounding communities in July 2020. I had faith that with my newspaper background and my ties to the community, I could make it work. I rented a small office space (7’ x 10’) and I’m proud to say that I did make it work.

I was not going to buy The Oyen Echo. I knew that it would be tough running a separate publication in another province. I could see how Diana was struggling to let it go and I gave it a chance.

The past two years has been an uphill struggle.

Subscriptions have dropped. Printing and mailing costs have gone up. I lost some correspondents through death and also through conflicting opinions on what can and cannot be printed in a newspaper that must adhere to community standards.

Fuel costs - we drive to Wainwright every Monday to pick the paper up and drive it down to Oyen to be mailed.

Even though I am typing this response on Facebook - it has probably played the biggest factor into newspaper struggles. Oyen and Area Events, Oyen Rant and Raves, Town of Oyen ... why would anyone actually want to pay for an ad in the newspaper, when they can post it on Facebook for free?

Plus, the owners are from Kindersley. No need to support our eastern neighbours from out of province. I am being a little bit facetious here, but I did receive more than one email from a former subscriber that told me to stick my Saskatchewan content. I have also been stung by a couple of advertisers that would not pay their bill after ads had run.

It is all a part of business and we hopefully learn from past mistakes.

I still believe in The Oyen Echo and the communities in which we serve. I have signed a year lease for one day a week in the Schindel Agencies building where we are hoping people will drop off news items, etc. Plus we are always available by phone 306-463-2211, email: kate@yoursouthwest. com, website: www.oyenecho.com or this Facebook page. Please know that I am trying my best to provide you with your local news.

Thank you to those subscribers that continue to renew and the advertisers that do support us. It is appreciated more than you know. Combining The Echo with our Kindersley paper was done to help with our printing costs. I would hate to end up like the Hanna Herald and only be available online (at the end of February) or worse ... the same fate as the Kindersley Clarion. That would make me very disappointed.

Kate Winquist Publisher, The Oyen Echo

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An Opinion on People’s Lives - The Great Fix

As January starts to fade, it is time to reveal the lunatic policies that are destroying Alberta and a way of life. This in a county that should be great, Canada.

Lets unveil the UCP’s hand at destroying an economy and a living for “everyone” Alberta citizens are receiving the mail, shiny expensive propaganda. Pamphlets to let us know how the new Premier is going to FIX everything. It’s called buying your votes with your own money. Government doesn’t have their own money, it’s the peoples’ money. The same day I picked up my mail and got this shiny promise sheet saying how they were going to fix the healthcare system, HELLO! Alberta Health with the new Premier’s promise announced the closure of the Emergency Department at the Big Country Hospital and more beds as well. This is a solution? “Not Likely”.

Now as we should remember, there used to be a party called Conservative. They shut hospitals down in rural areas and turned some into Senior Centers. Their strategy was to centralize the health care system and

everything was going to be great because it saved operating these small hospitals. So Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Medicine Hat and Edmonton would cover all excess operations, etc, etc.. Instead of specialized technicians coming to treat serious patients in all these areas these sick patients were required to travel 2 hours, and up to 4 hours to get operated on, treated and examined.

As I said before, if it took you 4 hours to get a sick animal treated you would be jailed. So why are these government people not charged? It’s criminal.

Now we changed the name to UCP, which is supposed to blindside a percentage of people to forget. This is a big business practice; change names and people think it is a new company. And now because these big centers can’t take the surplus sick and the ambulance situation worsened, the solution to these idiots is to close some more hospitals down and centralize the health system some more. They cut the salaries of doctors, nurses and technicians and put more hours of work in every department and these people got other jobs to make a living. Now the

new Premier is going to get more ambulances for Calgary and Edmonton and get more paramedics and that way the Oyen ER can stay closed. First they should have extra doctors and all health care people in place as we don’t know what year they may find these people.

Now let’s understand that there are going to be people who have an accident or a major health issue and they will need medical emergency help. This is a fact of life. Ten or twelve years ago I had a serious health issue on top of cancer surgery 4 months prior to this. I am half an hour drive to the Big County Hospital. A friend got me to the ER in 20 minutes and I was barely functioning.

The Doctor, Nurses and other technicians stabilized me enough and I was able to get to ICU care. I didn’t have a spare hour, 20 minutes was almost the end for me. Now we have no Emergency because of these idiots buying votes.

Our system was functional and was set up to take care of the citizens of Canada and Alberta. It didn’t need to be changed so some privileged people could get huge sala-

Oyen Lodge Report

By Sara Heath

Hello everyone! I hope everyone has had a wonderful week. We sure are looking forward to warmer weather here soon!

We have had quite a busy few weeks; the residents have started a new walking program with the Physical Therapy Team from the Oyen Big Country Hospital, the residents sure are enjoying the program and are currently walking the country of Ireland!

We have also been busy with evening activities such as trivia nights, karaoke nights which was a lot of fun and something new for some of the residents.

Last week we were finally able to host our Christmas party, it was enjoyed by the residents and their family members. We thank you for coming out and celebrating with us!

A shout out to the high school as some of the grades had grown spider plants in one of their option classes and they personally brought some of these plants up to the lodge to give to the residents it sure brought a lot of smiles.

This week we are moving into February and we started out the month with our birthday bash to celebrate the many birthdays we have this month with ice cream cake! In art class we created some little love bug crafts and we are busy decorating for Valentine’s Day! As well as continuing with our day to day activities and exercises.

We hope everyone else has had a fabulous start to February!

ries and worse yet, disgusting bloated pensions. Companies didn’t need to make huge profits on the backs of people’s lives. I write this because I have been on the front lines since the initial fight for life and I made it, I have had 3 minor issues and had to be stabilized in the local Emergency half an hour away.

The roads were blocked in the third storm of the winter this year. I was stressed and I started to have an attack. Emergency was not available and I was advised to stay calm and take pain killers. When an ambulance was available it could go to Hanna, Drumheller or Medicine Hat. Don’t bother, because no one has 1.5 to 3 hours. These other Emergency centres are stressed with a situation of Doctors and Nurses unavailable because they quit or left Alberta with a health care system cut back to horrors.

People are scared in this community you can imagine.

Arnold McKee, Oyen, Alberta

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LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER R.M. OF NEWCOMBE #260

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Independent Grain and Special Crops Market Analysis My farmer friends keep me aware of the cost of their production inputs. The rise in land values, fertilizer prices, chemicals and farm machinery require greater operating capital than ever in previous years. Capital deployment decisions weighing the short and long-term risks and returns on investment are critical in grain farm operations.

These capital deployment decisions are difficult as the cost is known, but the returns are not. Consider machinery, less expensive equipment will often produce better returns than more expensive equipment. Calculating fertilizer’s return on investment with fertilizer is difficult due to the numerous variables affecting crop yield and the crop and soil production yield capacity.

The challenge facing grain farmers in determining the allocation of a fixed amount of capital to produce the maximum returns. Does one invest in fertilizer or chemicals? Does one invest in machinery or education?

These decisions lead to a discussion of asymmetrical returns. Asymmetrical returns of grain farming inputs refer to the unequal distribution of returns for a given set of inputs in grain farming. In other words, not all inputs used in grain farming provide equal yield, quality, and profitability benefits. The concept of asymmetrical returns highlights the importance of carefully considering the inputs used in grain farming and the potential impact of those inputs on the operation’s overall success.

Soil quality is one major factor contributing to asymmetrical returns in grain farming. Soil quality can vary significantly across different fields and regions and can have a significant impact on the growth and productivity of crops. Grain farmers can appreciate soil quality’s importance to production and enterprise value.

Another important factor contributing to asymmetrical returns in grain farming is using inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.

Using these inputs can be critical for maintaining high crop yields and quality, but using them cost-effectively and sustainably is essential. For ex-

ample, nitrogen provides the best return among fertilizers for wheat production.

However, excess nitrogen relative to phosphorus will result in diminishing returns. Farmers also know that economic thresholds for applying pesticides and herbicides are subjective and difficult to calculate. As a result, grain farmers must carefully evaluate their inputs and use them to maximize their benefits while minimizing their negative impacts.

Developing new technologies and farming practices can also result in asymmetrical returns in grain farming. For example, precision agriculture tools and techniques, such as GPS-enabled tractors and drones, can significantly increase crop yields and quality by enabling farmers to apply inputs more effectively and efficiently. However, these technologies also come with a cost, and farmers must weigh the benefits and costs of these technologies to determine the best course of action.

Finally, grain market information sources and analysts can also provide asymmetrical returns with improved sale prices scalable across the entire farm operation. Actionable, specific price analysis can allow for calculating the return on investment..

In conclusion, asymmetrical returns of grain farming inputs are an essential concept for farmers to understand, as they highlight the importance of carefully considering the inputs used in grain farming and the potential impact of those inputs on the operation’s overall success.

Whether it is the quality of soil, the use of inputs, the development of new technologies, or grain marketing resources, farmers must carefully evaluate each input’s risks and potential returns to maximize the returns from their grain farming operations.

Life’s good.

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

- Highest tender or any tender not necessarily accepted.

- Property “as is”.

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FOR RENT BY TENDER Tenders will be accepted on the following parcel of land located in the R.M. of Heart’s Hill No. 352, approximately 24 miles South of Macklin, SK: NW 4-35-28 W3rd (municipal assessment - $104,400.00) NE 4-35-28 W3rd (municipal assessment - $113,800.00) SW 4-35-28 W3rd (municipal assessment - $118,600.00) SE 4-35-28 W3rd (municipal assessment - $144,500.00) NW 10-35-28 W3rd (municipal assessment - $133,800.00) SW 10-35-28 W3rd (municipal assessment - $130,300.00) - 525 cultivated acres - 2022 crop - wheat - 240 acres pasture - 40 seeded grass, balance native grass - fenced - will accept 3-5 year term - additional six quarters may be available in 2024 Tenders will be accepted on any or all parcels.

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Kindersley RCMP investigating break-in, flight from police Just after midnight on February 3, 2023, Kindersley RCMP received a report of a break-in at a residence in Eston, SK. Officers responded and observed a silver car parked outside of the residence. As they approached, the car began to drive off. An officer attempted to get the vehicle to stop, but it continued on, almost striking the officer. The officer was not injured.

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EMPLOYMENT 2 columnOPPORTUNITY x 3.25” Town of Kerrobert $78.00 plus GST

Pool Manager, Lifeguards and Instructors The Town of Kerrobert is inviting applications for Pool Manager, Assistant Managers, Jr. and Sr. Lifeguards and Swim Instructors for the Kerrobert Swimming Pool. Various positions for full-time, part-time and casual employment are available for the summer EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY season.

Applicants must be at least 14 years of age and possess or provide proof of & registration in: Historical Society Kerrobert District • Standard FirstSummer Aid & CPR C Curator • Bronze Cross Award s; The Kerrobert and DistrictCertification Historical Society currently ap• Youth Readiness (if underis the age ofaccepting 16). plications for a Summer Curator for 2023 at the Town of Kerrobert. We offerPreference a great summer experience workwho in. We encourage individuals will be given to tothose possess or provide proof who have a keen interest in history, who are self motivated and who of registration in: enjoy working with the public to apply. Applicants must be at least 16 • National Lifeguard Certificate (NLA); years of age, be available Monday to Friday from May 8 to August 25.

• Lifesaving / SWIM Instructor; • Pool Operator Course; duties: Job description and expected • Transition courses (Red Cross to Lifesaving forcertifications tourists and locals who visit the • Provide meaningful experiences certifications).

Museum • Assist with the development and promotion of a Kerrobert Timeline to all expectations of the duties: Young Canada Works Job description and expected • Commit organization • Promote prevention of accidents through leadership, public provincial andmanagement local Public Health regulations • Follow education, class and safety supervision be provided as required • On-the-job • Ensuretraining aquaticwill facilities are clean and safe for users • Commit to on-site training opportunities Closing date: March 3, 2023.

• Follow provincial and local Public Health regulations Applications can be found on the Town of Kerrobert website at www.

• Evening and weekend work is expected kerrobertsk.com or at the Town of Kerrobert office. Please call 834-2344 • On-the-job training will be provided as required or 834-8355 for more information.

Closing March application 3, 2023. and resume to: Please includedate: completed Town of Kerrobert P. O.Applications Box 558 can be found on the Town of Kerrobert website at www.kerrobertsk.com Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0 or at the Town of Kerrobert office.

Email: kerrobert.recdirector@sasktel.net Please call 834-2344 or 834-8355 for more information.

Town of Kerrobert P. O. Box 558 column x 4.5” Kerrobert, SK S0L21R0 $108.00 plus GST Email: kerrobert.recdirector@sasktel.net The Town of Kerrobert covers the cost of all recertification’s for returning guards/instructors.

Criminal Code.

(Information 90491728)

and • one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code.

(Information 90491727)

22-year-old Tami Falcon from Biggar, SK is charged with: • one count, break and enter with intent, Section 348(1) (a), Criminal Code; and • one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17,

Warrants have been issued for their arrests. Kindersley RCMP are actively working to locate them and ask the public to report information on their whereabouts.

Derrick Seefried and Tami Falcon are believed to be travelling in a 2005 silver BMW 325XI with Alberta license plate CKD5623.

Derrick Seefried is described as approximately 5’11” and 165 lbs. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He is known to visit the Eston, Rosetown, Biggar and Medicine Hat areas, but his current whereabouts are unknown.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Kerrobert & District Historical Society Summer Curator The Kerrobert and District Historical Society is currently accepting applications for a Summer Curator for 2023 at the Town of Kerrobert. We offer a great summer experience to work in. We encourage individuals who have a keen interest in history, who are self motivated and who enjoy working with the public to apply. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, be available Monday to Friday from May 8 to August 25.

Job description and expected duties: • Provide meaningful experiences for tourists and locals who visit the Museum • Assist with the development and promotion of a Kerrobert Timeline • Commit to all expectations of the Young Canada Works organization • Follow provincial and local Public Health regulations • On-the-job training will be provided as required Closing date: March 3, 2023.

Applications can be found on the Town of Kerrobert website at www. kerrobertsk.com or at the Town of Kerrobert office. Please call 834-2344 or 834-8355 for more information.

Please include completed application and resume to: Town of Kerrobert P. O. Box 558 Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0 Email: kerrobert.recdirector@sasktel.net

Tami Falcon is described as approximately 5’10” and 160 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She is known to visit the Eston, Rosetown, Biggar and North Battleford areas, but her current whereabouts are unknown.

If you see Derrick Seefried, Tami Falcon, or the described silver BMW car, do not approach. Call your local police service immediately. You can reach your local RCMP detachment by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TownWANTED of Kerrobert HELP Parks Summer Students

Wanted a Kerrobert Full-time Parts accepting Counterperson fora aParks The Town of is currently applications for Summer Student (s) for 2023store at the specializing Town of Kerrobert. retail aftermarket parts in Applicants the must be at leastand 16 years of age and be available full time Monday to agricultural industrial sectors.

Friday. Positions vary in start date from May 8 to July 3.

The successful applicant must be self motivatPreference be given thoseindependently. applicants who possess: ed and bewill willing totowork This • First Aid and CPR person should be customer orientated and be • WHIMIS willing to work within a team environment.

Job descriptioninand expected Experience either the duties: agricultural or • Assist the Parks Manager with tree planting and care, lawn industrial sector would be an asset,Parks but and notother maintenance; flower care, and maintaining necessary, as we will be willing to train. green spaces

with the development and promotion of green strategies • Assist Please reply with a resume stating wage • Promote ways to reduce waste at all Recreational facilities expectations, andtraining workopportunities experience to: • Commit to on-site • Follow provincial and local Public Health regulations Kindersley Ltd. training willBearing be provided(2008) as required • On-the-job

P.O. Box 249, Kindersley, SK, S0L 1S0 500 - 12th Ave. East, Kindersley, SK Applications can be found on the Town of Kerrobert website at www.

Email: kindersleybearing@kindersleybearing.com

Closing date: March 3, 2023 or until suitable applicants are hired. kerrobertsk.com or at the Town of Kerrobert office. Please call 8342344 or 834-8355 for more information.

EMPLOYMENT 2 columnOPPORTUNITY x 4.5” Town of Kerrobert $108.00 plus GST Parks Summer Students

The Town of Kerrobert is currently accepting applications for a Parks Summer Student (s) for 2023 at the Town of Kerrobert. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and be available full time Monday to Friday. Positions vary in start date from May 8 to July 3.

Preference will be given to those applicants who possess: • First Aid and CPR • WHIMIS Job description and expected duties: • Assist the Parks Manager with tree planting and care, lawn maintenance; flower care, and maintaining Parks and other green spaces • Assist with the development and promotion of green strategies • Promote ways to reduce waste at all Recreational facilities • Commit to on-site training opportunities • Follow provincial and local Public Health regulations • On-the-job training will be provided as required Closing date: March 3, 2023 or until suitable applicants are hired.

Applications can be found on the Town of Kerrobert website at www. kerrobertsk.com or at the Town of Kerrobert office. Please call 8342344 or 834-8355 for more information.

Please include completed application and resume to: Town of Kerrobert P. O. Box 558 Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0 Email: kerrobert.recdirector@sasktel.net

PLACE YOUR HELP WANTED 2 column x 5”AD BY CALLING 306-463-2211 OR $120.00 plus GST EMAIL: kate@yoursouthwest.com WANTED:

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Please include completed application and resume to: Town of Kerrobert P. O. Box 558 Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0 OPPORTUNITY Email:EMPLOYMENT kerrobert.recdirector@sasktel.net

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT Town of Kerrobert - Arena Attendant(s) The Town of Kerrobert OPPORTUNITIES is currently accepting applications for Arena 2 column x 5” Municipal District of Acadia No. 34

Attendant(s) for the hockey season at the Kerrobert Memorial Arena. $120.00 plus Weekend and evening work is required and GST on-the-job training will be provided to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Applicants must beDistrict at least 16 of age.

The Municipal ofyears Acadia #34 is looking for

3 Summer positions for the 2023 Season.

Job description and expected duties: /WEED INSPECTOR AGRICULTURAL ASSISTANT • Assist(4-month with ice maintenance position)during Senior and AA games; • Ensure arena facilities are clean and safe for users.

40-hour work week (Monday-Friday) beginning May 1st - August 25th Job will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired.

Key Duties: Please call 834-2344 or 834-8355 for more information.

• Weed inspection, weed control including chemical control, pest surveys, Please send a resume to: mowing.

•Town Ability to work outdoors, perform physical labour and of Kerrobert operate equipment is considered an asset.

P. O. Box 558 • Valid Driver’s License is required.

Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0 Email: kerrobert.recdirector@sasktel.net

2 PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANTS (2-month position) 40 -hour work week (Monday-Friday) 2 column x 3.25” beginning $78.00 June 26thplus – August GST25th Key Duties: • Mowing, weed whipping, campgroun maintenance, road patching.

• Ability to work outdoors, perform physical labour and operate equipment is considered an asset.

• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Application deadline is Monday February 27th at Noon. Applications can be mailed to: Municipal District of Acadia #34 P.O. Box 30, Acadia Valley, Alberta T0J 0A0 Email: cao@mdacadia.ab.ca

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OBITUARIES Audrey McRae-McArthur Sept 11, 1924 – January 27, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend Audrey McRae-McArthur of natural causes on January 27, 2023, at the age of 98 years.

Born in Weston, Ontario (Toronto suburbs) on September 11, 1924. Audrey graduated from Weston College and Vocational School in 1941 and going to work for Moffats Ltd. Audrey married H.A. (Bud) McRae on December 16, 1944, and moved to Alberta along with Bud’s daughter Verna in May 1946.

Shortly after they had a son Robert born on January 18, 1947, and then a daughter Linda on October 15, 1949. After the kids were born, Audrey stayed home to raise them along side of taking care of chickens, turkeys and a huge garden.

Audrey went back to work in 1955 at which she started working at Sweet 16 Dress Shop in downtown Calgary. Bud was transferred to Oyen in March 1961 and the family joined shortly. Audrey went to work at the Acadia School Division right up until Bud got transferred back to Calgary in 1966. Audrey worked at the Energy Resources Conservation

Board as the court stenographer and left in 1973 as Bud got transferred again to the Olds area. Here she worked for Alberta Agriculture at the Olds College until her retirement. During all this time Audrey was also an active member of the Eastern Star in 1978, 1979, 1992 and 1998 where she served a worthy matron. She also volunteered at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #105 in Olds. Audrey enjoyed playing cards and participated in many crib tournaments over the years. In June 2018 she moved in the Michener Hill Centre in Red Deer where she made lots of friend and continued to enjoy playing cards and bingo.

Audrey was predeceased her 7 siblings; her husband Bud (1989) and 2nd husband Jim (2006); nephew Glen Verhaest (1968), Jimmy Verhaest (2015); daughter Linda (2022). She is survived by son Robert “Bob”; daughter Verna Styrlund; 9 grand children; 7 great grand children as well as many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all – “She gave it a go”. In keeping with Audrey’s wishes there will be no service. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www. heartlandfuneralservices.com 23022JJ0

The Rural Municipality of Winslow No. 319 Box 310 Dodsland, SK S0L 0V0 Phone 306-356-2106, Fax 306-356-2085 Email: rm319al@sasktel.net Accepting applications for:

Seasonal Maintenance Operator Employment to commence April 17, 2023 or as mutually agreed Job Description The R.M. of Winslow No. 319 is accepting applications for a Seasonal Maintenance Operator to start in the spring of 2023. The R.M. Shop is located approximately a mile east of Dodsland, Saskatchewan.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating different pieces of equipment, depending on the task at hand. Machine maintenance and all other duties to assist in maintenance required on roads; municipal buildings and other infrastructure operated by the municipality. Work hours are 7-5 Monday to Friday.

Seasonal employees work from approximately April 17 to October 31st, depending of the weather.

Candidates must: • Be experienced with heavy equipment • Have a valid driver’s license • Have a strong work ethic, be able to follow directions and work unsupervised • Certificates for courses such as Grader, Front End Loader, Mower and CPR/First Aid would be an asset, or must be willing to take them • 1A license would be an asset • Team Player and Safety minded, willingness to take direction from Foreman This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, pension plan, and wages based on experience.

Applicants are invited to submit your resume or letter of application, including experience and references to: RM of Winslow No. 319, Box 310 Dodsland, SK S0L 0V0 Applications accepted until February 28, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Alice Yake April 23, 1931 - Feb 1, 2023

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lice passed away peacefully surrounded by family with her favorite songs being played on her beloved husband’s guitar on February 1, 2023. She was born April 23, 1931 in Mendham Saskatchewan to John and Emma Stolz.

She was the third of eight children; her siblings Emil, Walter, Edna, Lorraine, Harvey, Adeline and Frank. Alice grew up on the original farm near Bindloss where she attended school at Forks School until she went to work as an assistant cook for the construction crew of the Empress Bridge.

She began work housekeeping for various families in the Bindloss area.

It was this career that took her to work for the Percy and Helen Carroll family at Cappon. It was here that she met the love of her life, Raymond Yake at a local Cappon dance.

Alice and Raymond were married February 4th, 1952 in Empress.

They began their life together on the original Yake homestead. The homestead was also the original Cappon post office. Raymond and Alice welcomed Coral in 1952, Penny in 1954 and were surprised with Perry in 1964. Alice was so proud when she and Raymond purchased the Big Stone School building and worked to create it into their new home and moved to the current Yakerage in 1967.

Alice and Raymond began driving school buses in 1963 Alice was so much more than a school bus driver. Over the 33 years she drove the bus, many of those students have claimed that she was like a second mother to them. The feeling was mutual and Alice always treated each of these children as her own.

Over the years Alice loved many things, the top of these being socializing at any Cappon functions, gardening and flowers, sewing and crocheting and puzzles. She was well known for her baking and wedding cake

decorating. She loved to curl and watch curling.

Alice was a pitcher and first base for the Cappon Ladies Fastball Team.

She had one heck of an arm and you felt it when you caught a ball she threw. She loved music and dancing, especially listening to her most special family members behind the instruments.

She had an innate ability to make things grow.

She designed and planted all the trees around the Yakerage. Alice and Raymond over the years attended many rodeos all over the country where they made many new friends and famous friends who treasured their company.

Alice was a hard worker. She worked her entire life and was a woman of many skills. She said you can fix anything as long as you have duct tape and WD-40. She applied many of these skills on the farm working alongside Raymond, feeding the harvest crews or driving a tractor. It never mattered what was needed, she was always creative with what she had and she would get any job done Alice’s home was a safe haven and vacation for all of her grandkids. It was not uncommon that every holiday her home was filled with grandkids who all adored her. Alice enjoyed many times with her grandkids and great grandkids through the years. It is safe to say she holds a special place in all of their hearts, young and old.

In the summer of 2022 Alice moved to the Oyen Long Term Care where she adapted and then thrived alongside old neighbors and new friends. She was able to continue her love of puzzles and was often found at the puzzle table with Gertie Kuzmiski, playing Bingo or sitting by the piano listening to Walter play. She quickly made the long term care her home and often called

it her community. She shared her love and was well loved by fellow residents and staff.

Alice was known for her quick wit and sense of humor. She loved a good cigarette and a shot of white rum. She told it how it was but it was always wrapped in sweetness.

Alice was predeceased by her husband Raymond (2004), brothers Emil, Walter, Harvey, Frank Stolz and sister Edna Koch; sister in law Ella Stolz; brother in laws Edward Koch, Pete McCullough and Leo Neamtu.

She leaves to cherish her memory her three children; Coral (Diane), Penny, Perry (Denise); her eight grandchildren; Raelynn Howe (Neal), Jordan Yake, Wyatt Yake (Kelly); Jessie Slater, Ben Schuler; Amanda Yake-Kovitch (Shaune), Clinton Yake (Corina), Kayla Yake (Jesse); her nineteen great grandchildren Emma, Rylee, Jade, Waylon Howe; Paxton, Jayce and Adalynn Yake; Megan and Asher Yake; Raymond, Johnny and Lilac Slater; Bella, Liam and Scarlett Kovitch; Sterling and Lennon Yake; Araya and Alice Edison; her sisters Lorraine McCullough and Adeline Neantu, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Alice’s family was the most important thing in her life and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. As a family we want to send Alice off with her own infamous quote, “This is F*&*ing Bull*&%$!”.

A celebration of life will be held in the summer at the Cappon Hall in Cappon AB. To leave condolences, please visit ofsmacleans. com. A date and time will be posted there as well closer to date.

Funeral Arrangements in the care of MacLean’s Funeral Home in Oyen, AB

LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER R.M. of Chesterfield No. 261 Tenders will be accepted for the following:

NW 1-27-25 W3 NE 11-27-25 W3

Closing date for Tenders is 12:00 noon, Feb. 28, 2023.

Highest tender or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Purchasers must rely on their own research and inspection of the property.

Offers should clearly state land description and total offer.

More information may be obtained by phone to 306-967-2456.

Forward tender to: Herb and Joyce Frank, Frank Family Farm Ltd. Box 67, Eatonia, SK S0L 0Y0 Phone: 306-967-2456 • Email: frankfamily@sasktel.net

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HOFFMAN - Donna Marie Hoffmann, 69, of Acadia Valley, Alberta, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023.

She was born to parents Elizabeth and Peter Kopp, on March 16, 1953 in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan.

She grew up on a farm near Broadacres, SK and went to school in Tramping Lake. In grade 12 she transferred to Prelate Academy and graduated in 1971. She went on to study Secretarial at Reeves Business College.

Donna worked as a Clerk for 5 years for the Alberta Liquor Control Board. She retired from the Alberta Liquor Control Board in 1980 after moving out to the family farm where she helped build the family home.

She loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed music, playing sports, and playing cards (especially crib).

Donna met Husband Brian in 1978. They were married on June 30, 1979 in Calgary Alberta. They had two sons Darren and Wesley.

Brian and Donna raised their son’s on the

family farm before retiring and moving the family home to Acadia Valley, AB in 2008.

Donna spent her remaining years with her husband by her side and loved when friends and family would come by to visit, especially her two sons and grandson.

Donna is survived by: Brian (Husband), Darren (Son), Wes and Wife Jade (Son) Zigmund (Grandson), Ray and Wife Pat (Brother), Doug and Wife Vi (Brother), Darryl and Wife Denise (Brother), Doreen (Sister In Law), Marlene Wensel (Sister in Law), Eleanor and Husband Dave Lord (Sister In Law).

She was predeceased

by Elizabeth and Peter Kopp (Parents), Bob (Brother) and August and Alma Hoffmann (Father and Mother-in-law) Memorial tributes may be directed to MS Society of Canada MS Society of Canada, 250 Dundas Street West, Suite 500 Toronto, Ont M5T 2Z5 mssociety.ca Prayer Service was held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Wed Feb 1, 2023 @ 630 p.m.

Funeral Service was held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, Feb 2, 2023 with Father Rodel officiating.

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DOUCETTE, Dolores Dolores was predeMadeline (nee Fiest) ceased by her parents, (Kookie) Joseph and Rose Fiest; 1945 - 2023 step-father, George BartBeloved wife of Gerald lett; her mother and faRoger Doucette passed ther-in-law, Elma and away in Medicine Hat, Ray Doucette; her brothon Friday, January 20, er-in-law, Brian Doucette; 2023, at the age of 77. Rogand her niece, Laura er and numerous family Leah MacDougall. She members were at her side. is survived by her husDolores was born in Dodband, Roger; her brother, sland, SK on November John (Toni) Fiest; her sis22, 1945, to Joseph and ters, Linda (Ken) Bidyk, Rose Fiest, of Coleville, SK Donna (Ed) Brotzel, Bev and was the second oldest (Rick) MacDougall, Debra of seven children.

(Wendell) Campeau, KarShe was known afen (Darcy) Schmitke; her fectionately as Kookie to sister-in-law, Pat (Allen) friends and family. AunHolt; and numerous niectie Kookie was loved by es, nephews, great nieces all her nieces and nephand great nephews. ews, as much as she loved The memorial service them. Next to Roger and for Dolores will be held her family, the love of Thursday, February 9 at 1 her life was her favorite o’clock at St Patrick’s Cathcompanion, Harley and olic Church, in Medicine we think she sometimes Hat with Father Francis loved him more than her Tran officiating. Dolores’ family. ashes will be spread, as Dolores and Roger per her request, at a later were married Septemdate. ber 16, 1996 and had 26 In lieu of flowers, dowonderful years together. nations may be made, in Throughout their marher name, to the Medicine riage they travelled to Hat SPCA - 403-526-7722. many different locations.

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314 - 1st Ave. W. - Leader, SK millerautotech@sasktel.net PARTS / SERVICE / SALES / RENTALS

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FEIFFER’S TIRE STORE Free LTD. delivery to your

All brands of tires location. for everything on wheels!

Mechanical services Safetyand wheel alignments

Apparel

433 Hwy. 21 North, Leader, SK

www.bee-plus.ca • 1-877-333-6818 306-628-3231 Owner: Thane Feiffer • feiffertire@sasktel.net 1-800-667-1321

Mr. TIM KNOUREK

#3-5304 46TH STREET P.O. BOX 179 MACKLIN, SK S0L 2C0

TRAILERS & MORE

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Your West Central Voice • The Kerrobert Chronicle • The Oyen Echo

BORDER KENNELS PO Box 114, Acadia Valley, AB T0J 0A0 CELL: 403-664-9451 CELL: 403-414-9451 EMAIL: moozer@netago.ca

Marilyn Mactavish • LOTS OF LOVE • FULL GROOMING SERVICES • PET TAXI • FENCED PLAY & RUN AREA • LARGE HEATED KENNELS

Mactavish & Company 523c North Railway St SE, Medicine Hat, AB

AGENCIES INC.

Charmain Snell, Insurance Advisor schindel_agencies@outlook.com Home - Auto - Commercial - Farm - Hail Investments - RRSP's - RESP's - TFSA's - Life

403-664-3804 Cell 403-664-1404 114 Main Street, Oyen

NOW HIRING!

• Consulting Services • Estate Planning • Financial Planning • Retirement Planning • Purchase and Sale of a Business • and much more, please inquire

306-463-2211

807 - 9th St. W., Kindersley • 306-463-6707

OYEN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 • Oyen Minor Ball’s Annual General Meeting 7:00 PM at the RCMP Park Club House.

• Tax Services • Tax Planning & Preparation • Estate & Trust Tax Preparation • Payroll Services • Financial Statements • Accounting Services

Deadline for submissions is FRIDAY at noon.

Apply by emailing Resume to

CEREAL * MONDAYS - Cereal Board of Trade BINGO. Doors open 6:30 PM. Bingo starts 7:30 PM at the CJ Peacock Centre. NO BINGO on February 20th. * 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. (Starting back up on January 18th) * THURSDAYS - Chase The Ace 7:00 8:50 PM Ticket Sales 9:00 PM Draw at the Cereal Bar. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 • Cereal & District Athletic Association meeting 7:00 PM at the CJ Peacock Centre WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 • Cereal Monthly Fire Training / Meeting 7:00 PM at the Fire Hall.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 • Cereal’s Chase the Ace Jackpot! Ticket sales 7:00-8:50 PM. Draw at 9:00 PM Cereal Bar.

Terry Lynne Mactavish

events@yourwestcentral.com

www.lukplumbing.com jeanabaker@lukplumbing.com

BUFFALO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Tribute to George Jones featuring Duane Steele at the Buffalo Hall.

403-528-4995

tmactavish@mactavishco.ca • www.mactavishco.ca

Submit your upcoming event to: Kate Winquist

Journeyperson Plumber, Journeyperson Sheet Metal Worker, Apprentice Plumber, Apprentice Electrician.

Competitive Wages, Health & Dental, Life Insurance, Company Matched Retirement Plan, Friendly Work Environment

ACADIA VALLEY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 • Family Movie Night 7:00 PM at the Acadia Valley Community Hall - “Minions The Rise of Gru” FREE Admission & Popcorn. Doors open at 6:30 PM. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • Annual Family Fishing Derby at The Dam sponsored by the Acadia Valley Rec Club. Free lunch all day provided by the Big Country Rod and Gun Club.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Big Country Rod and Gun Club Trophy Scoring & Banquet. Scoring Noon-5:00 PM. Supper 6:00 PM. * Yoga in The Valley Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Hall. Call/text Jamie 403-548-5146 for more info.

Your Southwest Media Group

FEBRUARY 10-11 • Ladies Spiel. Call Jackie at 403-6640157.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 • BCAS Rough Stock & Barrels Winter Series at the Crossroads Centre. Highpoint buckles in all events. Entries and information 403-664-0381. 10:00 AM start.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 • Valentine’s Craft & Story Time 2:00 PM at the Oyen Library SCHS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 • Town of Oyen Community Development Strategy Session 7:00 PM at the FCSS Community Centre.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 • Oyen Eagles vs Irma Aces 8:00 PM at the Oyen & District Memorial Arena.

• FUN NIGHT at the Oyen Seniors Centre. Games and Socializing. B.Y.O.B. and snacks. 7:00 PM - Midnight. Contact Lynda Grudecki 403-664-0908 for more information.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • Oyen Crossroads Beef Expo Pen Show SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • Oyen Crossroads Beef Expo Youth Steer & Heifer Show MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 • Family Day! FRIDAY - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24-26 • Skins Spiel. Call Brett 403-664-8868.

League Curling Tuesdays Fun League. Enter as a team or individual to Kari 403-664-1001.

Wednesdays Cash League. Enter to Brett 403-664-8868.

League play runs will be open this season.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Big Country Rod and Gun Club Trophy Scoring & Banquet. Scoring Noon-5:00 PM. Supper 6:00 PM. SATURDAY, MARCH 11 • BCAS Rough Stock & Barrels Winter Series at the Crossroads Centre. Highpoint buckles in all events. Entries and information 403-664-0381.

Close to $9K could be up for grabs THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9th.

This is the LAST CHASE THE ACE DRAW for this raffle.

1. Come VERY early to get a seat…it most definitely will be a packed house!

2. Bring cash…tix may only be purchased in-person that nite.

3. Remember, we have sold 900 tix in less than 25mins before so get in line early!

4. Note, you may only buy a max of 10tix at a time (ie$50 worth) soooo be prepared to return to end of line to purchase more tickets. This is to give everyone at chance to get in on the action!

5. DO NOT SEND ANYONE MONEY for pre-purchased tix…lots of scammers out there. Tix may only be purchased in-person Thursday nite between 7&8:50pm (or until we are sold out).

6. Keep in mind, if the nightly winner does not pick the Ace, we will continue to “Chase it” until someone draws the Ace of Clubs. HOWEVER, only the weekly winner will receive the weekly cash prize and only the person who finds the Ace of Clubs will win the Ace Jackpot!

40% of proceeds donated to the Cereal & District Athletic Association to maintain & improve the Cereal Sports Grounds.

AGLC 609771

* Oyen Town Council meet 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00-9:00 PM in Town Council Chambers.

YOUNGSTOWN FEBRUARY 16-18 • Youngstown Mixed Bonspiel.

ALBERTA REGISTERED VEHICLES

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS!

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