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Alberta demands federal action on affordability: Premier Smith
Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement demanding federal action on affordability:
“Affordability is the primary concern of Albertans and all Canadians. With inflation surging, many Canadians are struggling to feed their families, pay their rent and utilities, and cover the cost of getting to work. Canadians need governments to take immediate action to address this affordability crisis.
“This is why our government has already taken steps to help Albertans and Alberta businesses cope with soaring energy prices, including pausing collection of the fuel tax and offering electricity and natural gas rebates. Our government will be announcing more affordability measures soon.
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“Unfortunately, the federal government continues to advance policies that raise costs, target resource-producing provinces like Alberta, and create investor uncertainty. Some recent examples include Bill C-69 (Impact Assessment Act), the oil and gas emissions cap, the federal plastics ban, the clean electricity regulation, and fertilizer reduction targets.
“Imprudent fiscal policies have also contributed to high inflation, ultimately resulting in higher borrowing costs for households. An immediate and simple step your federal government should take is to cancel the planned increases in the federal carbon tax. The more than tripling of this tax between now and 2030 will add fuel to the inflation crisis, adding unnecessary costs to families heating their homes and driving to work. In point of fact, elimination of the carbon tax entirely, along with temporarily pausing federal fuel taxes, would assist millions of Canadians to better cope with this inflation crisis.
“The longer-term solution to this affordability crisis involves the federal government changing course to actively promote and deliver the world with more affordable, reliable, and responsibly produced energy and food. Current federal energy and agricultural policies are
Building a Community Development Strategy for OYEN
The Town of Oyen announces the launch of a community-building project, along with InnoVisions & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in community and economic development, to design a dynamic community development strategy.
“Our town needs a coordinated plan that helps our businesses to thrive and grow as a key part of a vibrant community,” says Mayor Jones. “Our community depends on the success of our businesses and ensures a quality of life for the residents. It is incumbent upon us to do what we can to foster their success.”
Extensive community engagement will take place through Community Cafés and interviews with youth, seniors, community leaders and interested members of the public.
Community Cafés - November 22
ONE COMMUNITY. ONE VOICE
Students: South Central High School - 8:48 a.m.
Seniors: Oyen Seniors’ Centre - 1:00 p.m.
General Public: FCCS Centre - 7:00 p.m.
This consultation begins Nov. 22, 2022, and extends to February, 2023. By the end of March 2023, the work will be completed, and the Town will report back to the community on key findings and recommendations for future development and how residents can be involved.
“At the end of this project, we will have some clear strategies and plans on where we are going, how we are going to get there and who’s going to do what to ensure a dynamic business community” says Debbie Ross, Town CAO.
having the opposite effect.
“Concrete action is urgently needed, or Canada, in addition to fuelling the inflation crisis, is also at risk of further marginalizing itself on the world stage.
“The harsh reality of the democratic world’s vulnerability to energy-producing powers that do not share our values has hit home, and Europe is now bracing for a cold and bitter lesson in the strategic folly of economic reliance on Russia. The answer is clear: the world must look to responsible producers for our energy needs as we undertake the necessary transition to a lower-emissions future. The immediate global challenge before us –addressing this energy crisis without further enabling dictatorships – will be impossible without energy supply from countries like Canada.
“Canada is one of the most credible and responsible producers, and our messaging to the world must highlight this fact. In Alberta, government and industry are making significant progress on reducing emissions, with oilsand firms committing to invest $24 billion on projects to help reduce annual emissions from operations by 22 million tonnes by 2030 and achieve a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Emissions reductions will also occur through the phase out of coal-generated electricity by 2023, increased hydrogen production, and advancement of technologies such as small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) and carbon capture and storage.
“The answer to cutting emissions is not more taxes on consumers or curbing economic growth in our food and energy sectors. The solution is doing what humanity has always done to successfully overcome our most significant challenges – that being the pursuit of technological advancement and economic growth. We are proud of the action our province is taking in this regard.
“I look forward to seeing real action from your federal government to address affordability concerns for Canadians and Albertans, and hearing more on how Canada will stand up now and commit to being a part of the solution to the global energy and food security crisis before us.”
Blizzard didn’t stop the party
BY JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
Jason and Nancy Leipert were primed and ready to host a supper for their 250 registered guests on Saturday night, November 5th, at their farm. “Leave it to Saskatchewan to have its first big blizzard on a planned big night out!” Nancy said.
Nevertheless, the harvest wind-up party went ahead, but not quite as they had initially planned. Approximately half of their guests came out to enjoy a delicious meal. “We figure we had about 120 people for supper,” she reported.
“Kindersley Packers provided a scrumptious roast pig. I’ve heard that it was 115 pounds!” Nancy said.
“They also provided the most flavourful, tender beef on a bun I’ve ever tasted!”
In addition, Family Foods made all the salads, and the Co-op Food Store provided the buns, veggie and fruit trays, pickles and cheese.
The delicious pork and roast beef supper was a success, and everyone had a good time, but it ended up being an early night for some of the guests.
“The KCS high school bus hit the ditch, so parents with kids on the bus needed to leave almost immediately after supper,” Nancy explained. Due to the blizzard conditions, all their guests were on their way home by 10 o’clock, and all arrived home safely.
Overall, the Leiperts said Saturday’s event went really well, in spite of the weather trying to put a damper on it. “I want
The neighbour who came the furthest distance was from Glidden, and the Leiperts were fortunate enough to have some of their extended family members from Medicine Hat and Lloydminster come out for the event. Jason and Nancy really appreciated their friends and family, who helped them put the event together. Although the turnout was smaller than planned, everyone who attended enjoyed their evening, especially the delicious meal.
to thank everyone for coming out to our harvest wind-up party!”
Nancy said. More importantly, Kindersley and surrounding communities want to thank the Leipert family for all their hard work in organizing this event. Thanks for extending your big-hearted Saskatchewan hospitality, in the middle of a blizzard!
The roasted pig was able to make it to the Harvest Windup supper and party, in spite of the blizzard, on Saturday, Nov 5.
OPINION
Canadians are speaking up
Agift tag read: “I got you a new washer and dryer for Christmas.” The gift contained a clothespin and a flat, round washer used in plumbing projects. This is what can happen when people say they don’t want anything for Christmas or don’t voice their opinion.
An old quote can be traced back to philosopher John Stuart Mill, who in 1867 delivered an address at the University of St. Andrews saying, “Let not anyone pacify his conscience by the delusion that he can do no harm if he takes no part, and forms no opinion.”
Which is why I have been repeating the words of Canadians, and others, who are not only voicing their opinions, but bringing information forward. Those who are speaking up are generating hope into Canadians and letting them know that they, too can make a difference.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s (CTF) Director, Franco Terrazzano, is one of those voices. Last month he testified at the finance committee on behalf of the CTF. You may have listened to his address, which is readily available for anyone to hear, but his four-minute testimony bears repeating, so here it is:
Franco Terrazzano speaking to the finance committee: You’re going to hear from hundreds of individuals and groups asking for more money. I’m here on behalf of 235,000 taxpayers asking you to spend less.
No more spending $8,800 on a sex toy show in Germany. No more racking up nearly six figures on fancy airplane food during a week-long trip. No more giving former Governor Generals a $200,000/year expense account for the rest of their life. No more taking pay raise after pay raise while millions of Ca-
nadians struggled during the pandemic. No more giving 300,000 bureaucrats a raise while their neighbours lost their jobs or business. No more giving failing crown corporations like the Bank of Canada millions in bonuses. No more announcing $295 million for the Ford Motor Company, $420 million for Algoma steel, $12 million for Loblaws, $20 million for Maple Leaf Foods, $110 million for Toyota, or announcing $372 million for Bombardier.
Canadians need real relief, but Canadians are paying too much tax because government wastes too much money. No wonder 72% of Canadians say they pay too much tax, according to a recent IPSIS poll released. Fifty-one other national governments have cut taxes during the pandemic or to ease the pain of inflation. That includes more than half of the G7 and G20 countries. Twothirds of OECD countries have cut taxes during that time.
While other countries cut taxes, Ottawa sticks Canadians with higher tax bills. The government has increased gas taxes, payroll taxes and alcohol taxes. The government is getting ready to impose a second carbon tax next year through fuel taxes. But Canadians cannot afford higher taxes, and we can’t afford to waste more money on covering interest charges on the government credit card.
The government isn’t scheduled to balance the budget until 2041 under the current trajectory. That’s according to the recent PBO data. Interest charges over that period will cost taxpayers $800 billion by 2041. That’s a cost of $18,000 for every Canadian and is hundreds of billions of dollars that can’t be used to improve services or lower taxes because that money is going to fund bond managers on Bay Street.
But there is some good news. The government could balance the budget next year. The government could also reverse its tax hikes, and the government could do that by bringing program spending back to pre-pandemic and all-time high levels of 2018/2019, adjusted upward for inflation and population growth.
In 2018/2019, the government spent more money than it did during any single year during WWII, even after accounting for inflation and population differences. That means the government overspent for years, so finding savings in every area of the budget is like finding water in the ocean.
Fortunately, we’re now hearing the finance minister say that if politicians want to fund new programs and spend more money, they’re going to have to find savings in other areas of the budget. And spending buckets of extra cash would only be pouring gasoline on the inflation fire.
Now we’re sure that politicians of all parties would agree with at least some of the savings in the CTF’s 80page budget submission, and we’re happy to work with you on that. Because Canadians are struggling, and Canadians can’t afford any more taxes, and any more tax increases and Canadians can’t afford to waste any more money on interest charges. Fortunately, the government can provide relief and balance the budget. It will just take modest spending restraints. That was the end of his testimony, but when asked further questions, he said it’s not sustainable to spend more money on everything forever. That’s not a good way to try and run the finances of a country.
The CTF is confident that Canadians fighting for taxpayers makes a difference. Canadians who want to make a difference aren’t interested in engaging in pointless arguments, but they are interested in speaking up, and bringing hope to others.
You can contact Joan at joanjanzen@yahoo.com
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BY MADONNA HAMEL Your Southwest Media Group
Idon’t mind waiting on tables. I just don’t like being undervalued for it. We brag that we are a classless culture, but we often behave as if being a “paying customers” means we pay for the “right” to talk down to others. No matter how much money you make, it’s never a good idea to talk down to others. In my case, I’ll go home and write about it.
I have worked countless jobs over my lifetime. From fruit-picking to weeding to chambermaiding to parade float decorating, from hosting live radio to reporting from a cloud of pepper spray, from fronting a jazz band to coaching performance to street kids. I’ve just as often been moved to the head of the line as I have to the back of the room. Money changes everything.
Waitressing exposes a writer to all manner of stories; fll stomach is, it often happens, also full of stories. (And you thought the brain was where stories reside, or maybe the heart. Nope, they
live in your gut.) In the past, after a long day of waiting tables, after counting my tips - the lion’s share of my income - I’d run home and write the stories, reshaping certain elements to protect the innocent.
Because, I, too am innocent. I know what it’s like to be accused of not contributing enough to the economy because I don’t make or spend enough money. We have come a long way since the Victorian era when cleanliness was godliness and everything from verbosity to dancing all night was considered “evil,” but we still treat poverty as a personal failing. Sometimes other words explain a situation better than “poor.” Sometimes folks are “broke.” Other times they try to live “simple” lives. I’ve heard poor people described as lazy. If you’d said that to me when I was going to UVIC, working a morning shift at an espresso bar, a lunch shift at The Elephant and Castle, and an evening shift at a fancy French restaurant, you’d probably get a lap full of hot-buttered croissant or seafood
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF EATONIA
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Eatonia intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 5/16, known as the Zoning Bylaw.
INTENT:
The proposed bylaw amendment will:
• add a definition for “short-term homestay:
• add a definition for “short-term rental”;
• add discretionary use regulations for short-term rentals; and
• add short-term rentals as a principal discretionary use within the R1 and R2 residential districts.
REASON:
The reasons for the amendment are to:
• increase clarity within the bylaw; and,
• accommodate short-term rentals and Airbnbs within the Town of Eatonia.
PUBLIC INSPECTION:
Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town Office, located at 202 Main Street, in the Town of Eatonia, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Town Office at a cost.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council will hold a public hearing in conjunction with their regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on December 13, 2022 at the Town of Eatonia Council Chambers, 202 Main Street, Eatonia, SK to hear any person or group who wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the Town Office by 5:00 p.m. on December 9, 2022. Issued at the Town of Eatonia this 15th day of November, 2022.
Cheryl Bailey Town
Administrator
chowder or Sole Meuniere, depending on the time of day. Even then, I’d managed to save enough money that one of my bosses suggested I invest in property up Island. I didn’t. I bought books instead.
I’ve never thought of myself as poor. Never. My parents were both farm kids - they were poor. My mom, Aurore, was born just North of Val Marie, my dad on a farm outside Fox Valley. Mom loved caring for the baby animals. Daily, she walked the three miles to the Convent school, daydreaming all the way - and there was plenty to feed the imagination, walking the RCMP patrol line, once the Lakota Line, a trade and travel route traversing Southern Saskatchewan. Most likely, she dreamed of singing at The Globe or maybe even La Scala.
The nuns taught my mother to sing. She was their chouchou, their favourite student. She worked hard, practised scales, sang to herself constantly. As a teen, she toured with a combomen old enough to be her father. Perfect gen-
What makes us rich?
tlemen, she assured us. She sang songs like Moonlight in Vermont, Sentimental Journey and The Best Things in Life are Free. They played the barns and halls of Saskatchewan until her mother, my tiny, fierce, French-Canadian grandmother, made her stop because “it wasn’t what nice girls do.”
She quit the band but kept practicing. She conducted us, her little family choir, with rigour and passion. “Again” was the word repeated most often. Repetition is the best teacher and the only guarantee of a consistent performance. Practice. Again. And again. And Again. There’s no way around it; art is not easy money.
Work was all my father knew. As the eldest son, Harold never had a childhood. His father was often away from the farm, working in Medicine Hat at the Glass Factory or as a doorman at the Cecil Hotel. Eduard Hamelsometimes Ed, sometimes Eddy, - played the saxophone. Often he’d sit in with a band passing through town. There’s a story that he filled-in once for one
PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF COLEVILLE
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Coleville intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 3-94, known as the Zoning Bylaw.
INTENT:
The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment is to allow for the issuance of temporary development permits with specified conditions for specified period of time at the discretion of Council.
AFFECTD LAND:
The amendment will affect all lands within the Village of Coleville.
REASON:
The reason for the amendment is to accommodate proposed ready to move (RTM) construction assembly on a temporary basis on sites in the Central Commercial District on Main Street.
PUBLIC INSPECTION:
Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Village of Coleville office located in Coleville, SK during regular office hours. Copies of the bylaw will be made available at cost.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council will hold a public hearing on December 6, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village of Coleville office in Coleville, SK to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Village of Coleville office before the hearing.
Issued at the Village of Coleville on November 15, 2022.
Gillain Lund Administrator
of Benny Goodman’s horn players. Or was it Bing Crosby’s? It could have been either, they both played The Hat. At different times in every artist’s life, we find ourselves in poverty. It’s not a shame, but it’s not a lifestyle either; it’s a situation. Art does not have an instant return, it’s not a profit-driven career choice. It takes time: there’s a lot of “wood-shedding,” sitting at the desk, writing and re-writing, looking for the right word, trying to hit the right note, perfecting a craft. It’s soulful and exciting and exploratory and deeply, deeply enriching.
And that’s my point: I am rich. I have never been richer. Even when I made decent money as a broadcaster, I was never as rich as I am now, sitting at my desk in my home on the prairie. And no, I don’t live in “housing”; I live in my home. Living in a place where you pay a percentage of what you earn
does not make you “housed.”
The fear-mongers south of the border, many who call themselves Christian Nationalists, talk like they forgot Christ’s message was: Feed the Hungry. Clothe the Poor. So I turn off the tv and pick up Pope Francis’ encyclical on the economy titled: “This economy kills.” A quote stands out: “When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. But when I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist.”
In Christ’s day, “poverty” or “pauperism” meant: “Detachment from obsession with material possessions.” Today that definition still holds for me. I see myself as living simply. I’m not on welfare. I have no debt. I don’t have a lot of wiggle room, but I always land on my feet, thanks in a great part to a uniquely Prairie ethos that believes in looking out for each other.
PROFESSIONAL EYE CARE
DO YOU HAVE EXCESS
CLEAN FILL?
The Town of Luseland is in need of topsoil and claytype soils for use as cover materials during the closure of the municipal landfill. As part of the closure, the Town requires:
• 3,800 cubic meters (5,000 cubic yards) of clay-type soils
• 720 cubic meters (950 cubic yards) of topsoil
Soils may be acquired from multiple locations and should be clay and/or loam with limited fine sand. Soils should be located within approximately 20 km of the Town of Luseland, accessible for testing and excavation, and free of chemical contamination.
The Town will require access to the proposed soils in the fall of 2022 to confirm acceptability of soil for use as cover materials. All soils are to be excavated in 2023 and the final grading of the excavated area (e.g. levelling of ground or shaping of excavations into a dugout is negotiable).
If you have soil you believe meets the needs of the Town, please contact Karyl Richardson at 306-372-4218 or luseland@sasktel.net with a land location and approximate volume of available soils. Compensation for extraction of soil to be negotiated following confirmation of soil acceptability.
KCRS hosting Festival of Trees event!
By Veronica Smith
The Festival of Trees and the Town of Kerrobert Christmas Party is an action-packed two-day event. The Kerrobert Courthouse Restoration Society (KCRS) hosts these events in an effort to kick off the holiday season, bring the community together, and raise funds for our beloved courthouse building, which has been rebranded as Kerrobert’s Cultural Centre.
This year’s theme for the Festival is “Winter Wonderland.” It’s a wonderful community event, and the courthouse is the perfect venue! The KCRS uses this event as a fundraiser for courthouse restoration projects and a way to bring the community together for a fun-filled winter event. This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of the whole community.
Each year the KCRS sets up trees in the Courtroom Gallery, which individuals have donated over the years. Our local Prairie Branches group will be helping KCRS bring all of the Christmas trees up from storage in the courthouse’s basement and setting them up, which is a huge contribution to the event!
The trees are then decorated by groups and businesses that donate $60 towards the fundraiser. Each year, the kick-off to the Festival of Trees takes place the day before the Christmas party, which is always on the first Friday of December. Starting on the day of the Festival of Trees event, trees can be viewed during regular working hours at the courthouse throughout the Christmas season. Each tree has a bucket that people can “vote” with their donation dollars, and all donations are then put towards courthouse restoration projects.
There is also a “memory tree” that two members of the community have set up every year, where people can write down names of their loved ones who have passed and donate towards the Kerrobert Cemetery. Another special tree that is put up is the senior’s tree. People can take a name of a senior in the community off the tree. They then “adopt” the senior and give him/her presents throughout the holiday season, an effort to bring cheer and happiness to seniors in our community.
These two “special” trees are just beautiful additions that community members put in mo-
tion to make our Festival an even better event. KCRS is presently looking for more artificial trees to be donated and added to the collection for the event. So if anyone has a tree they would like to donate, please contact Staci Hall at 306602-9097 or call the Town Office at 306-834-2361. Please call these numbers also if you would like to enter a decorated tree for the Festival!
The Kerrobert Wheatland Regional Library board has invited their Wheatland programmer, Desirae, to come out on this day at 10:30 a.m. for a special story time and to make snow globes. Later on, they have another special guest reader, Mrs. Zerr, who will have two story reading times. This time will be closed to the public. Reading times will be at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. The library is also handing out “Take & Make” kits. The library will be open special hours on the day of the Festival, which are from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and then from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Kerrobert & District Historical Society has been very busy preparing for the Festival of Trees by decorating the museum rooms, as well as preparing a brand-new Toy Exhibit! They are also offering museum tours from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., and those interested can go on a self-guid-
ed “I Spy” pamphlet tour that the museum’s summer student developed this year. It will take you throughout the building, trying to find specific items.
The Tralapa Rangers are organizing and running the hotdogs and hay rides, and Council has approved the closure of the street beside the arena for tobogganing (weather permitting) from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The groceries for the hotdog sale are donated by the Kerrobert Chamber of Commerce, and anyone choosing to make a donation towards the courthouse restoration can choose to do so when they get their hotdogs.
The Courtroom Gallery is currently showcasing an exhibit by Anna Polsfut called “ART and Soul,” a multi-media collection, which can be viewed along with the decorated trees. There will be hot apple cider served, and at 7:00 p.m., there will be carol singing led by Lannette Ressler and Kristen Boyle.
The Courthouse Restoration Society will be handing out treat bags to the children throughout the day. The treats have been generously donated by our local Bick’s Drugs.
The courtyard will be lit up at 6:30 p.m. with lights that have been donated by businesses and members of the community. The Courthouse Restoration Society puts up the lights throughout the courtyard.
The next evening, KCRS is hosting the town of Kerrobert Christmas Party, with all funds going towards courthouse restoration projects. The Town Christmas party is an elegant night of great food, entertainment and dancing held at the Prairieland Community Centre. You can come and enjoy a delicious meal catered by Jan Taylor Catering, and for entertainment, be prepared for the musical stylings of Front Porch Roots Revue!
This band has played at the Chipman Blues Festival, as well as the Edmonton Blues Festival, but they are not only a blues band. They play both originals from their album called “Sugar Cube,” as well as cover songs ranging from Johnny Cash to the Rolling Stones, Emmy-Lou Harris or Etta James, The Beatles or Bob Dylan, and much more! It should be a great evening! You can phone the Town Office to reserve your tickets or tables by November 25th.
Synergy wins Community Involvement Award
BY JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
The winner of the ABEX Community Involvement Award for 2022 was Synergy Credit Union. The 39th Annual ABEX awards ceremony took place at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon on Saturday, November 5th, presented by Conexus Credit Union.
The event brought together a wide range of businesses from across the province. The CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce noted the number of applications received for the 2022 awards was astonishing. The Chamber was proud to take the opportunity to celebrate so many amazing Saskatchewan business success stories.
A total of nine awards were presented throughout the evening. Awards included: Export Award, Growth & Expansion, Innovation, Marketing, New Venture, Service, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and Community Involvement Award.
Synergy Credit Union’s Community Involvement Award was sponsored by Saskatchewan Blue Cross and was awarded to a business that has demonstrated exceptional performance in its support of arts and culture, amateur sports, education, health care and voluntary service. The other four finalists were RBC, Atlas Hotel, Westridge Construction Ltd. and Wow Factor Media. Each of the finalists tremendously impacted the communities of Saskatchewan in areas that were most meaningful to their businesses.
Kensey Bergeron,
Associate Vice President of Sales at Sask. Blue Cross presented the award. Bergeron stated the businesses of Saskatchewan play a fundamental role in the communities of our province. Their dedication to the causes that are so important to the people of Saskatchewan shows their compassion and commitment to our province. She continued to explain that the Sask. Blue Cross is driven by the mission to empower communities on their journey to whole health and health wellness. They’re proud to be a leader in the community, investing in Saskatchewan communities
through finances, resources, energy, time and spirit.
The award was presented to Synergy Credit Union, a very deserving business, in recognition of its dedication to the communities of our province. Bergeron said Synergy invests in local communities and funds projects to improve health care, financial literacy and local initiatives. She described the Synergy team as enthusiastic volunteers who extend everyday acts of kindness as part of their commitment to their community.
Accepting the award was Brent Bergen, Chief Operating Officer. Bergen
thanked the sponsors and congratulated the finalists, saying it was humbling to be in a room with so many great businesses and individuals.
He thanked Synergy’s board of directors, the entire team, and their membership.
As Synergy looks forward to celebrating its 80th year in 2023, they have also been the top employer in Saskatchewan for five consecutive years. They have turned over $100 million back to their members and community, and last year the Synergy team put in over 3500 volunteer hours in their communities. Congratulations to Synergy Credit Union!
Snow Removal & Parking
A reminder that snow should be piled on the property on which it originates, unless alternate arrangements have been made with the property owner.
This includes Town property. In addition, contractors and residents are asked not to plow snow on to the street cleaning ridges.
Private contractors can take snow to the far west side of the AGT Community Centre near the ball diamonds. Please do not pile snow on private fields or other Town Property.
As the Town begins with snow removal this year, you can help by moving vehicles off the street where you notice plowing occurring.
Thank you for your understanding and assistance.
Kerrobert Seniors Centre
2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Seniors Hall
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TAX TIPS
Please
When: Every week on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Christian Fellowship Church (East Door) 800 - 12th Ave. E., Kindersley, SK
Please bring a grocery bag or box with you.
For more information, please contact Kindersley Christian Fellowship at 306-463-6146 or Barb at 306-460-9304.
L-R: Neil Carruthers - Board Chair, Brent Bergen - Chief Operating Officer, and Don Wheler - Board member - District 3.
Independent Grain and Special Crops Market Analysis
Twenty years ago or so, I attended a weekend seminar in Calgary hosted by Canada’s largest Ponzi scheme. The firm was called Capital Alternatives, and I paid $1200 to be there.
What does this have to do with agriculture? Consider the alternative investment opportunities that are promoted and often seem too good to be true. The Capital Alternatives investment scheme is a similar example; we can learn from it.
The latest blow-up of several major players in the cryptocurrency space ignited memories of my Ponzi scheme experience, inspiring this column. I shared a portion of this story with my @klarenbachresearch Telegram Group members this past week.
One of the largest and most high-profile cryptocurrency exchanges, FTX, experienced a high-profile solvency crisis before filing for bankruptcy this past week. You might be familiar with FTX as they obtained the naming rights to the Miami Heat basketball stadi-
um and several other high-profile sporting partnerships. FTX is not alone in this strategy; as sports fans know, many other crypto firms have sponsorship deals. I have a thesis regarding stadium naming rights and sponsorship deals which I will discuss at another time.
The FTX marketing department was ambitious and effective, and their Super Bowl ad featuring Larry David is a stroke of genius. FTX effectively targeted and attracted investment from many recognized high-profile investment firms and personalities.
FTX, and most other crypto exchanges, offer the opportunity to stake your crypto tokens or coins to obtain rewards or earn interest. Crypto staking is similar to depositing cash in a saving account. The depositor earns interest while the bank uses the money for other purposes.
These interest rates are considerably higher than those offered through traditional banking. For example, interest rates of 14.5% per
annum on crypto and up to 8.5% on stablecoins are available.
As a recovering pessimist and retired skeptic, I am not attracted to these promised high returns and have not spent any time investigating them. They seem too good to be true.
Have I missed an opportunity? Perhaps.
However, I remember Capital Alternatives offering 1.5% per month returns guaranteed by the Syndicated Gold Depository investment. The Syndicated Gold Depository made loans to Merendon Mining Company, which operated a gold refinery in Honduras. This refinery would purchase gold and refine it into jewelry, realizing value through retail sales to tourists.
As ridiculous as this business model seems, I am not making this up. They even provided eyewitness testimony verifying the authenticity of the refinery operation photographs.
Along with the business model, another red flag caught my atten-
tion. The Syndicated Gold Depository offered 2.5% to early investors; however, by the time I attended the seminar, they had reduced it to 1.5%. This reduction in return is common practice with Ponzi schemes, raising another red flag.
A quick Google search will prove that it did not turn out well for either the investors or promotors, hence, my skepticism regarding crypto staking. There may be a healthy level of skepticism. It is worth noting that Capital Alternatives Inc. eventually made a name change to Institute for Financial Learning.
In the coming weeks, I will share more of this experience, including why I attended, what I learned and why it did not pass my BS detector.
In the meantime, trust your intuition.
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Submitted by Pat Didychuk
We wanted moisture and boy, did we get it! It is white, but at least something! Big hats off to the Snow Angels that went around town digging residents out! We really do have a lot of caring people that help each other!
Also hats off to several Acadia Valley residents that have been helping some Oyen Charities by working at the casino in Medicine Hat for them.
There are still tickets available for the Steak ‘n Lobster night on Nov. 19th. Pick up at the MD office!
Several people have been infected with Covid recently. Reminds us to be more diligent in sanitizing, washing hands and staying home if sick. The flu season is also upon us. Vaccinations for both are available at the Pharmacy and the Health Unit.
Lucy Swanston and Jake Dyck visited last week and delivered their famous fruit
cakes.
Warren Peers School Remembrance Day Service
On Tuesday, November 8th, Warren Peers School held a small Remembrance Day Service. The public was welcome and we were happy to see a few community members in attendance. We
would like to thank Mrs. Gwen Gustafson for playing the piano and Mrs. McCurdy for organizing the grade 1-6 student presentations. The junior high students laid the wreaths, shared a veteran’s story and a prayer. After the two minutes of silence, our elementary students
did an amazing job reciting Remembrance Day poems, singing songs and playing the chimes. The service concluded with the singing of God Save the King. Thank you to everyone who joined and participated in our service WE WILL REMEMBER. Have a great week!
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Dear Editor, I want to say what a wonderful write up Coleman Norris did regarding the East Sounding Creek 4H club elections.
What a fabulous sense of humour and writing abilities, he gave me a great laugh (and some tears) with his positive attitude and levity. Keep it up young man you are going places!!
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Christ the Redeemer Catholic School Division Board members wish to thank the staff, parents and students of Oyen’s Assumption Roman Catholic School and Fr. Rodel for hosting the Board meeting in October. Board members were fortunate to be included in the school’s student-led mass, potluck supper and outdoor movie night.
Carol Blair McLean Linden, AB
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NDP critic Aleana Young asks if the Saskatchewan First Act constitutional? Is it window dressing?
REGINA – Is the Saskatchewan First Act window dressing? Is it unconstitutional?
These are questions NDP Regina University MLA Aleana Young is asking. She’s critic for both Energy and Resources and SaskPower. Both of those areas are key considerations specifically listed within the Saskatchewan First Act.
That act was introduced by introduced by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre on Nov. 1, with the intention of “reasserting” Saskatchewan’s jurisdiction on resources, environmental regulation, power production and fertilizer usage. It’s the Saskatchewan Party government’s response to what it believes has been overreach by the federal government into nine different areas, all in the name of climate change.
Asked of her thoughts on the act, Young said on Nov. 7, “The bill itself has essentially three key points, by my reading.
“It reasserts that Saskatchewan has exclusive jurisdiction over exploration development, management of natural resources, forestry, power generation, and fertilizer. What the bill does, again, is it amends the Saskatchewan Act and the Constitution Act to add these provisions, essentially reasserting that exclusive legislative jurisdiction. And the last point is it establishes this Economic Impact Assessment Tribunal, which in my understanding, is going to examine and report on impacts of federal policies on Saskatchewan, and Saskatchewan’s economy in particular.
She said, “I suppose my take thus far, is twofold. We need to stand up for Saskatchewan. We need to be the adults in the room. We need to be serious decision makers at the table, in the media, in investment meetings, making the case for Saskatchewan. And as I’ve stated previously, this province needs this all-of-the-above approach to energy development and, of course, that needs to include renewables. That needs to include innovations like lithium and helium and things like that. But this bill, in essence, does nothing new to actually help Saskatchewan people, workers or investors.”
Young heard Eyre’s second reading speech earlier in the day, and noted the minister was careful to stress what the bill cannot change, such as the federal constitution, or things considered already in the constitution.
Young said she’s brought back to a place of
genuine frustration with the federal government. There’s a real openness and desire to have a strong economy and to have a federal government that understands what that means in Saskatchewan and Western Canada, but it seems to be lacking.
“This bill, if it sought to move beyond what is already in the constitution, it would be unconstitutional, and therefore useless and irrelevant,” she said.
And that’s where Young struggled a great deal with the Act, frequently bringing up the question of if it would actually be constitutional?
“It’s a nice PR exercise at this put, but it doesn’t do anything new or practical to industries, to actually impact the areas of concern that the minister is talking about,” she said.
Asked if the bill would allow Saskatchewan to set up its own carbon offset credit market, allowing industrial greenhouse gas emitters to buy carbon credits from farmers, Young replied, “There’s nothing preventing this premier, this government, from introducing a carbon market or something like it. Other jurisdictions have had it for decades. The government doesn’t need this legislation to act in those ways. If that is the will of the Saskatchewan Party government, that’s part of their legislative agenda, that’s part of how they’re governing this province. This bill does not help or hinder that.”
But it does create these economic tribunals. She wanted to examine it in committee and debate, fleshing out what the tribunals will actually do, and what will they be empowered to do. Young said constitutional experts have called them into question. “This could be essentially a version of the much-maligned Alberta ‘war room,’ by another name,” she said.
The legislation talks about using tribunal reports as evidence in legal proceedings.
She can’t figure out why the government is restating constitutional items, which, she notes, were established by former NDP premier Allen Blakeney and his attorney general, Roy Romanow.
“If this tribunal is essentially going to lay out economic cases that the government of Saskatchewan is already making, is already fully empowered to make, why would we, as a province, spend unknown millions of dollars, setting up an additional level of bureaucracy to essentially issue quarterly press releases?” CON’T PG 14
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CON’T FROM PG 13
She said the NDP is talking with constitutional law experts.
“Whether or not this would be considered as evidence is questionable. Certainly, the government could submit it. I mean, you can submit, with relative restrictions, whatever you want. Whether or not it is considered relevant or taken is a question. I don’t know. And I think it’s an important question to be answered, whether rulings or statements from the tribunal would be counted as expert testimony by the courts. And that is a big question mark, alongside the cost and the efficacy of having a tribunal which in worst case scenario, but also very real possibility, may exist for no other reason … to be rubber stamping and championing is-
sues that we already have a government talking about.”
She said the doesn’t know if the bill, or part of it, is constitutional, but “No matter what legislation a provincial government introduces at a provincial level, if it’s unconstitutional, it’s unconstitutional.”
A province does have jurisdiction over those things being reasserted, she noted, but that’s pre-existing.
“If they wanted to address a real substantive way to stand up for Saskatchewan, again, I would encourage them to renew the equalization lawsuit that they dropped once (Stephen) Harper
came into power.
“I said, and I continue to say that energy security, the security of our power generation is fundamentally the most important challenge that we have in this province. Yes. Does this bill do anything to address that? Unfortunately, no.”
As critic, she wants to see progress, “some movement and some real decisions made.
“But this bill, and a lot of the rhetoric around it just feels like window dressing, as opposed to real action on economic issues, which, yes, are about money, but also about people’s lives,” she said.
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Town of Kerrobert requires a part-time Assistant Administrator. The job will be 21 hrs/ week. Reporting to the Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for helping to ensure proper, efficient financial operation of the Town of Kerrobert in accordance with The Municipality Act, and establish accounting principles. Some duties will include Accounts Payable, Payroll, and monthly reconciliations. This is a heavily accounting based position, and is in direct support of the CAO. It will also require learning to do general office duties to aide, when necessary, the office assistant and clerk. Other duties relevant to the position, shall be assigned as required.
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A full job description is available from the undersigned. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to the Town of Kerrobert at: Tara Neumeier, Chief Administrative Officer Box 558, Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0 or email: kerrobert.admin@sasktel.net
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Ashbachers enjoy a successful CFR!
BY JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
Duane Ashbacher of Lazy 2 Rodeo at Hoosier, SK, was awarded Steer Riding Stock Contractor of the year in the 2022 Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) in Red Deer, AB on the weekend of November 4th. The professional steer riders vote on the steer riding contractor of the year, and this is the Ashbacher’s fourth consecutive award!
Another member of the Ashbacher family put on a fantastic show in the saddle bronc competition. Duane and Judy’s son, Kole Ashbacher, was up against some close competition. The near-capacity crowd at the Peavey Mart Centrium enjoyed a great show, cheering on the bronc riders.
“Kole had a very successful CFR in Red Deer. He won two rounds, and in the process, set a CFR record score in the saddle bronc during the Friday performance on the saddle bronc horse of the year, Get Smart,” Duane explained. Kole’s score was an incredible 91.75. “The record was broken again on Sunday by Zeke Thurston on the same horse.” Zeke Thurston is from Big Valley.
“Kole finished 2nd in the average and 2nd in Canada,” Duane said. “It was a very successful CFR!”
The Ashbachers are planning to head to Vegas for ten days, beginning December 1st, to watch Kole ride at the National Finals Rodeo. Good luck, Kole, from everyone back home!
Eston’s scoring prowess nabs first game win
BY JORDAN PARKER
Your Southwest Media Group
The Eston Ramblers can take their early-season break in stride following an 11-6 trouncing of the Outlook Ice Hawks during first-game action.
The home game at AGT Centre saw a major offensive output from the team, which left three Ramblers with four points or more.
“It was a good game for us. It was good to see goals and all four lines contributing. Hopefully, we keep up that secondary scoring, as it’s so big in senior hockey,” said player Cam Oliphant, who nabbed a goal of his own during the tilt.
“The standard is usually one line produces, but when your defence and secondary players are jumping up, it makes for great hockey.”
Based on their first game, though, there’s
one line that stands out in particular: Jesse Mychan, Dylan Smith, and Jesse Ismond accounted for 14 points that game.
“Jesse Mychan –scored six points –and he’s new to the team this year. He’s a big player and plays a heavy game. He looked really good,” said Oliphant.
“They found chemistry, and also, Matt Pufahl played great on the back end. There’s lots of experience among those guys.”
All four are imports, and Oliphant says one key was the team began to gel together partway through the tilt.
“As the game went on, things began to develop. It was so good to see the guys get into a rhythm,” he said. “For guys not used to skating together, it was a good outcome.”
They gave up 51 shots to Outlook, but Olipha-
nt was overall happy w ith the outcome.
“Our goalie played really well. However, we were giving oddman rushes and need to cut down on issues,” he said.
“The biggest thing coming out of all that was our need to tighten up defensively. We were getting hemmed in down in our end, but we do want to address those shots on goal.”
One thing Oliphant was really happy with was how the powerplay conducted itself first time out. They went 2/3 against the Ice Hawks.
“We looked really good. It was something where we didn’t know what each guy expected. It was nice to see a system where everyone got comfortable and well-positioned,” he said.
He was happy the community came out, and sees plenty to be happy about head-
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ed into their next few games this season.
“It was a good crowd, especially compared to last year. It wasn’t full, but there were plenty of people supporting us,” he said.
“All we can do is build off that last win, and keep going forward offensively. We need to work in our own end, not give up rushes, and keep bringing opportunities to the forefront.”
T he Eston Ramblers next play the Lucky Lake Lakers on Friday, November 18, 2022 at home.
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SE 32-29-28 W3rd
SW 33-29-28 W3rd
SE 34-29-28 W3rd
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Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned on or before 12:00 o’clock noon on November 21, 2022 MORGOTCH LAW
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Tenders will be accepted on the following parcels of land located in the R.M. of Eye Hill No. 382, approximately 14 miles East of Macklin, SK and 8 miles North and 1 1/2 miles West of Denzil, SK:
NW 9-39-26 W3rd (municipal assessment - $131,600.00)
NE 9-39-26 W3rd (municipal assessment - $186,200.00)
SE 9-39-26 W3rd (municipal assessment - $162,800.00)
SW 9-36-26 W3rd (municipal assessment - $162,100.00)
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- three surface leases - $8,400.00/year
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AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEATED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On farm pickup, prompt payment! TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Phone: 306-873-3006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproseeds.com HEALTH
FARMLAND AND PASTURE LAND BY SASKATCHEWAN RIVER. 160 acres. Best hunting in Saskatchewan. Excellent fishing. Thick pine & poplar bluffs, by water coulee. Old yard site with power and water. Revenue Potential. East of Prince Albert, SK. $248,000. Call Doug 306-716-2671.
3 QUARTERS OF CROPLAND South of Weyburn, SK. Distressed sale. Priced below market at 1.27 x assessment, with a 4% return with lease. $594,800.00. Call Doug at 306-716-2671.
FARMLAND WANTED
I am currently PURCHASING single to large blocks of land.
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Take notice that ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned Estate Trustee before the 1ST day of DECEMBER, 2022.
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ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 30th day of NOVEMBER, 2022.
SHEPPARD & MILLAR
Solicitors for the Estate of GRETTA MULLIN RICHARD
Barristers & Solicitors 113 1st Avenue East Box 1510
Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Attention: MONTE J. SHEPPARD
Between November 1st and November 8th, 2022, Kindersley RCMP responded to 29 calls for service* including three Wellbeing Checks, two False Alarms, and five calls misusing the 911 system. Three of the 911 calls were from motorists complaining about the condition of the roads after the snowfall.
Now that the snow has arrived, Kindersley RCMP would like to remind motorists to clear all of the snow and ice from your vehicle windows before you leave for your destination. If you can’t see, you can’t drive safely!
To report suspicious activity in your community, please contact the Kindersley RCMP Detachment by calling 306-463-4642, or your local police service. Information can also be provided anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
IN THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ALISON WOODS, LATE OF BROOKS / MEDICINE HAT, AB, DECEASED (May 10, 2022)
In the Estate of GRETTA MULLIN RICHARD, late of Eston, in the Province of Saskatchewan, Deceased.
SYMYNUK - Mr. Larry Symynuk, resident of Denholm, SK passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the age of 83 years. Larry will
be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Anna Maria; children: Danny (Bonnie) – Saskatoon, SK & Michael (Laura) - Dinsmore, SK; grandchildren: Chasta Gerwing – Dalmeny, SK & David Symynuk – Saskatoon, SK; great-grandchildren: Dylan, Karter & Jayce Gerwing; brothers: Clayton – Saskatoon, SK & Norman (Linda) - Williams Lake, B.C.; sisters: Marjorie (Ron) Crozier
Margaret Hulda (Dittmann) Booker
May 20, 1926 – October 3, 2022
Margaret Dittmann was born on the family farm near Alsask on May 20, 1926 to George and Margaret Dittmann, the fourth of seven children.
She attended school at Clifton Banks and Alsask schools. Upon graduation she worked in Bishops General Store in Alsask. In 1945, Margaret moved to Empress to work in the hospital as a nurse’s aid.
On October 12, 1946 Margaret married Ken Booker and
– Biggar, SK & Linda O’Neill - Swift Current, SK; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents: Peter and Lena and his brother, Carl.
A Celebration of Larry’s life will take place Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Western Development Museum – Heritage Hall. Private Family Interment will follow the service at the Den-
together they raised their six children Shirley, David, Rick, Elaine, Victoria, and Ken.
Margaret and Ken farmed south of Acadia Valley for many years. Margaret kept busy raising her family and helping on the farm. She grew a large garden and loved raising chickens. She could be found driving combine or sitting at her sewing machine. Her hobbies included quilting, crocheting, knitting and crafting.
Margaret’s devotion to her Lord and Savior was the highest priority of her life. For many years, Margaret would travel to North Battleford to volunteer as a cook at a family church camp. She had a gift for hospitality and welcomed anyone needing a place to stay.
She served on the Acadia Valley Community Club for many years. Margaret and Ken were both founding members of the Empress Friendship Center and were actively involved in many roles.
In 1993, Margaret and Ken retired to Empress. Margaret moved to the Oyen Lodge in 2017 and then to the Oyen Long Term Care where she was lovingly cared for by all staff until her passing.
holm Cemetery, Denholm, SK. Memorial Donations in memory of Larry may be made to the Canadian Cancer Foundation - 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2R3. Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.
Margaret was predeceased by her parents George and Margaret Dittmann; two infant daughters Susan and Marlene; grandson Mark Booker; siblings Pearl, Mabel, August, Allard, and Jack; and husband Ken Booker.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Shirley (Ben) Kofoed, David (Maureen) Booker, Rick (Arlene) Booker, Elaine Booker, Victoria (Phil) Amundson, and Ken (Maxine) Booker; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren and one sister Betty Martens.
Memorial tributes may be made to Operation Smile Canada or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Following the service, family and friends are invited to a luncheon in the hall hosted by the Acadia Valley Community Club and Empress ladies.
Funeral services were held on Saturday Nov 5, 2022 in Acadia Valley, Ab. A private burial was held before the service at the Mayfield Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements in care of MacLean’s Funeral Home, Oyen, Alberta. To leave condolences please visit ofsmacleans.com
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ACADIA VALLEY
Saturday, November 19
• Acadia Valley Volunteer Fire Department annual Steak & Lobster fundraiser dinner. Tickets available at the M.D. Office.
Saturday, December 10
• Acadia Valley Community Club “Mingle & Jingle” Christmas Gala. Contact Jena Skappak for for info 403-928-0021.
Saturday, December 17
• The Acadia Valley E.C.S. with help from various local clubs are planning on hosting “Christmas in the Valley” * Yoga in The Valley Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Hall. Call/text Jamie 403-548-5146 for more info.
BUFFALO
Sunday, November 20
• Country Christmas Market presented by Buffalo Ag Society 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Buffalo Community Hall.
CEREAL
Friday, November 18
• Cereal’s Community Turkey Supper 5:30-7:30 PM at the CJ Peacock Centre. $12/person. Pictures with Santa from 6:00-8:00 PM. Late nite shopping from 4:00-8:00 PM.
Tuesday, November 22
• Cereal Board of Trade Ham & Turkey Bingo 7:30 PM
* Mondays - Cereal Board of Trade BINGO. Doors open 6:30 PM. Bingo starts 7:30 PM at the CJ Peacock Centre.
* 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 Ticket Sales 9:00 PM Draw at the Cereal Bar.
HOOSIER
Sunday Service
• Hoosier Community Church 10:30 am at the Community Hall. Contact Joel Hamm 306-460-7056 or Curtis Kornelson 306-460-7327.
KINDERSLEY
Tuesday, November 22
• Kindersley Curling Club AGM 7:00 PM Kindersley Curling Club Lounge.
Saturday, November 26
• Kindersley Rotary Club presents Casino Night Dinner & Auction at the Elks Hall, Kindersley. Cocktails 5:30 PM Dinner 6:30 PM. $65. Tickets available at Garden Gallery or by email: kindersleyrotary@outlook.com
* Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet 2nd Tuesday of the month September to May at the Pensioner’s Hall (3rd Ave. E.) 7:00 pm. Contact Donna 306-463-4785 for more info.
* Kindersley Air Cadets meet every Thursday evening at 903 - 11th Avenue East. New recruits welcome. Call
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LEADER
Sunday, November 27
• Leader River Hills Lions “Prelude to Christmas” Craft Fair from 12:00 - 4:00 PM at Leader Community Hall. Lunch will be available. For reservations contact Gayle Smith at 306-628-7242.
NEW BRIGDEN
Friday, November 25
• New Brigden Annual Winter Wonderland 4:00-9:00 PM at the New Brigden Hall. Supper starting at 5:30 PM. To book a table call or text 403-664-0172.
OYEN
Wednesday, November 16
• CARA’s Annual Cattlemen Clinic 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM at the Canalta Hotel, Oyen. To register call 403-6643777 or email: cara-3@telus.net
Saturday, November 26
• The BCAS Oyen & District Christmas Farmer’s Market 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Oyen Legion. Lunch provided by SCHS.
Friday, December 2
• Badlands Badgers presents Dancing With The Stars at the Oyen Legion Hall.
Saturday, December 3
• “The Spirit of Christmas Concert: Songs & Stories for the Season” 7:00 PM Oyen United Church. Admission $12. Punch & goodies served.
• Oyen & District Curling Club “Doubles Spiel.” Call Jerry 403-664-6001.
Wednesday, December 7
• Oyen & District Senior Citizens’ Association Annual Christmas Supper 6:00 PM at the Oyen Seniors Centre. Catered by the Oyen Minor Hockey Association. $25/person. Contact Jessie 403-664-2515 for tickets.
Saturday, December 10
• Town of Oyen Library presents Breakfast with Santa 9:00-11:00 AM at SCHS Barwacz Hall. Family $20, Single $8, Children 6-12 $5, under 5 free.
Friday - Sunday, January 20-22
• Keith Mitchell Spiel. Call Brett at 403-664-8868. Friday & Saturday, February 10-11
• Ladies Spiel. Call Jackie at 403-664-0157.
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 403-6648868.
League play will start the first week of November and run until the end of February. The kitchen will be open this season.
* The Oyen & District Food Bank will be accepting clean garden produce the first Wednesday of each month. Contact Emma Jean.
* Monday Walk & Talk Drop-In Group. Meet at Adult Learning Office 10:00 AM for a 1 hour walk. Tea, Coffee & Water available afterwards. All ages welcome. Presented by Big Country Community Adult Learning Council. Call 403-664-2060.
YOUNGSTOWN
Thursday, November 17
• Presenting the annual Friends of the Youngstown Library “Youngstown Christmas Mini-Fair 3:00 - 7:00 PM at the Youngstown Community Hall. For more information or to book a table, contact Renee at 403857-8322.
MacLean’s Funeral Home invites you to our 25th Tree of Remembrance Sat., Nov. 19, 2022 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #208 207 - 5th Ave. E, Oyen
Please join us for an evening of food and refreshments, local entertainment, and the presentation of a memorial medallion of your loved one amongst community members, friends and family.
This evening is presented annually by our dedicated staff as an opportunity for fellowship and support to those who are on their journey of healing. We also take this time to share recognition and appreciation for our community partners who assist us and our families during their time of need. To those who have received their memorial medallions during the Covid restrictions, we welcome you to join us on this evening of honourship, celebration and fellowship. We invite everyone to attend. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. • Refreshments: 5:30 p.m. Food: 6:00 p.m. • Presentation & Entertainment: 7:00 p.m. Dessert Bar: 8:00 p.m.
Please RSVP by Nov. 10, 2022 by calling 403-664-3767 or email kim@ofsmacleans.com to confirm all attending.
Transportation (Handibus) will be provided from the Oyen Lodge to the Legion. Please meet at the east main entrance as bus trips depart at 5:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Concluding the event, several trips will be provided to return to the Lodge.