Oyens’ firefighters are passionate
The Oyen Volunteer Fire Department consists of a team of 18 members plus two new recruits. Shaune Kovitch took on the position of Fire Chief beginning January 1 of this year after having been an officer for five to six years prior to 2022. He joined the Oyen brigade in January 2011.
Shaune is the Superintendent of Roads and Equipment for the Special Areas Board, yet he still manages to put in 30 - 60 hours a month at the fire hall. This includes practices, equipment checks and administrative duties.
A couple of the members have put in 30 or more years on the brigade, and the retiring chief had put in over 40 years and is still an active firefighter. It speaks volumes about the dedication and commitment within the Oyen Fire Department.
The team members answer between 100 - 120 calls per year, including grass fires, accidents, and medical calls. They conduct monthly equipment checks and perform a formal inspection on every unit and at the end of every call. In addition, the fire department issues fire bans when required.
“Right now, I’m concentrating on getting our membership to a comfortable level,” Shaune said. “I would like to see around 24 - 26 members on our department, but having two new recruits is a positive addition.”
The department has been recruiting on social media, seeking enthusiastic, community-minded and motivated members. No experience is necessary, as new recruits will be trained to the professional firefighter standards of the National Fire Protection Association. Members need to live within fifteen minutes of Oyen and be at least 18 years of age in order to begin the application process.
During their first year, Oyen’s new members take some formal training from a training group based out of Hanna. “They offer a course that gives the same training that is offered at Vermilion college,” Shaune explained. “There, they are able to train with firefighters who they’ll be working with, so it creates a good team atmosphere.”
Applicants require permission from their employers to leave their place of work in the event a call does come in.
“We’ve never had any of our new recruits have issues with their employers,” Shaune said. “There’s a lot of support for our fire department.”
In an effort to gain new members, the local fire brigade does a lot of advocating in the community and will approach certain individuals to see if they are interested. Shaune said they’re also considering a junior firefighter program for 14-17 year-olds.
“It’s something I would like to see happen. It would be an opportunity to learn about the fire service, camaraderie, the teamwork aspect, structure of the fire department - command
and control, those sorts of things.”
Oyen’s local fire brigade is a tightly knit group who are passionate about serving their community. “Our group is what I call my second family,” Shaune said. “We have that common attitude that we’re here to help families and serve our communities. We want to do whatever we can to help.”
Shaune Kovitch - Fire Chief
Troy MacLean - Captain
Spencer Mehl - Captain
Mason Mehl - Captain
Riley Getz - Lieutenant
Kenton Wagstaff - Lieutenant
Blake Hertz - Firefighter
Damien Evans - Firefighter
Luke Ruschkowski - Firefighter
Kirby Smith - Firefighter
Struan Heatt - Firefighter
Cody Knox - Firefighter
Morgan Sinkiw - Firefighter
Paul Lijdsman - Firefighter
BY JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
Buffalo Fire Club Active Members
Pat Kukura - Fire Chief
Dale Monkman - Deputy Chief
Neal Howe - Firefighter
Ross White - Firefighter
Bill Campbell - Firefighter
Jodie Campbell - Firefighter
Doug McLean - Firefighter
Vernard White - Firefighter
Darcy Kulyk - Firefighter
Keldon Kulyk - Firefighter
Kristen Kulyk - MFR
Craig Holoida - Firefighter
Josh Stopanski - Firefighter
Paige Stopanski - MFR
Jordan Lessner - Firefighter & MFR
Lyle Hewitt - Firefighter
Raelynn Howe - Secretary
PHOTO: Bill Campbell, Chief Pat Kukura, Neal Howe, Deputy Chief Dale Monkman, Lyle Hewitt
We are proud to recognize and thank our local volunteers for their dedication and efforts to ensure the safety of our community.
Teach children about fire safety
Fire Prevention Week takes place Oct. 9 to 15 in Canada. Preventing household fires is one way to prevent injury or death from burns. Here are a few tips on how to keep your family safe around fires and open flames.
• Teach children that only grown-ups use fire. Keep lighters and matches out of reach of children.
• Use at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home. Be sure to put an alarm outside sleeping areas and inside bedrooms. Test all smoke alarms monthly and change the batteries at least once a year if they are not lithium batteries. It may help to schedule a regular date, such as the first day of each month, to check alarms and to change batteries on the first day of fall or the first day of spring every year. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years.
• If you live in an apartment building or group living facility such as a dorm, make sure you know the number of doors between your room and the nearest emergency exit.
• Keep the multipurpose type of fire extinguishers in your kitchen, garage, and other areas where hazardous materials may be stored or used. These extinguishers are labelled with “ABC”—”A” is for wood, paper, and trash fires; “B” is for grease fires and flammable liquids; “C” is for electrical fires.
• Check and clean appliances regularly. Replace cords when needed.
• Ensure that space heaters, wood stoves, and furnaces are regularly inspected and properly installed. Do not use space heaters while you are asleep or when you are not in the room. Keep all heating elements at least three feet away from items that can easily catch fire, such as curtains or rugs. Only use electric space heaters that turn off automatically if they tip over. Do not use an oven to heat a room.
• Have your fireplace and chimney inspected yearly and cleaned as needed.
• Be careful with lit candles. Always monitor their use and keep them out of children’s rooms. Use flashlights rather than candles if there is a power outage.
• If you smoke in the bedroom, be sure you have a smoke alarm there. It’s safest if you do not smoke or allow smoking in your home. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines.
Fire
survival skills
Teach your children about how to survive in a fire. Some very young children will not understand these concepts. But start discussing the issues early and repeat frequently.
• Everyone needs to leave the home as fast as they can when a smoke alarm sounds.
Elizabeth School Grade 6 students visit field of Honour
BY JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
The Grade 6 students at Elizabeth Middle School recently paid a visit to the Kindersley Cemetery on October 8th, where they looked at the headstones of veterans. Their teacher, Maureen Dobbin divided the visit into three parts for her students.
Finally, the students did some crayon rubbings of the headstones. The students’ explorations, recording of details and crayon rubbings, all helped the students understand the price veterans paid for our country.
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Upon arrival, the students were given the opportunity to wander around the cemetery and explore. After that, they each selected headstones from the Field of Honour and recorded the details etched on the headstones. “We will use this information to do some research next week,” Maureen said, as the students continue to gain knowledge about this important part of their history.
HARVEST WIND UP
Saturday, November 5
Cocktails: 5:00 PM
Supper: 6:30 PM Cash Bar
There’s gonna be a party!
BY JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
Harvest is done, the crops are in, and the garden produce has been gathered. Now that most of the work is done, the Leipert family from Kindersley is ready to have some fun, and they are inviting people to join them!
Jason, Nancy, and their daughters Emily and Roxanne Leipert will be hosting a pork and beef roast supper on Saturday, November 5th at their farm. “Everyone in the neighbourhood is welcome to come, even if they don’t know us,” Jason said. He’s extending the invitation to this free event to his rural neighbours in Brock, Netherhill, Kindersley, Flaxcombe, Madison and Glidden.
Jason and Nancy want to get to know their neighbours, and they can’t think of a better way to do it than to invite them to come to their farm shop for supper, a bonfire and a dance. “There’s so many new people that moved into the area that we don’t really know some of our neighbours, even though they only live a short distance away,” Jason explained. “Back in the day, you knew all your neighbours and interacted with them. Nobody does that anymore.”
He realized that now that farms have become so big, there are fewer people available to attend gatherings in small communities. “There aren’t enough people in that little area to make it work,” Jason said, which is why the Leiperts have set a limit of 500 guests for their harvest wind-up. Those wishing to attend need to RSVP by October 19th. Supper begins at 5:00 p.m., and Nancy said she won’t start kicking people off the property until 2:00 a.m.
“We’re full-time farmers. Jason took over his dad’s farm about three years ago. He’s a third-generation farmer. We had an average year, so we might as well celebrate
something,” Nancy said. The family’s three farm employees will be on hand to help out with the celebrations. Family Foods will be supplying the salads; Kindersley Packers will be preparing the meat, the Kindersley Co-op will provide the buns; and Nancy is making a Costco run to pick up dessert.
There will be a cash bar, with at least three designated drivers available to give people rides home at the end of the evening. A fun time of karaoke is on the agenda for the talented and brave folks in the crowd. And kids are welcome to come along with their parents, as the family is planning some fun activities for the younger crowd.
“This is my way to give back to people at places where we do business and where we shop,” Nancy said. “We’re trying to give people the night off who usually do all the work. This isn’t a fundraiser. It’s just here’s some food; come out and have some fun. For some farmers, it’s been their second year of having no crop. The community can really use an evening out.”
Meanwhile, Jason is excited about the response he’s received so far. One farmer said he plans to attend, even though he’s receiving radiation treatments. “Another farmer asked if he could bring a family from Ukraine. I’m pretty stoked about that,” Jason said. “We’re pretty excited. We’re hoping for a good turnout because it’s a lot of work.”
Jason and Nancy’s girls have put up posters at school, the information is available on social media, and they have flyers and placed ads in the paper, all in an effort to get the word out. Nevertheless, Nancy said she’ll be shocked if they get 500 people out.
“It’s about getting together, visiting, chatting and being normal. That’s what I envision,” Jason said. It looks like there’s gonna be a party at the Leipert farm!
Jason and Nancy Leipert and their children Emily and Roxanne.
Be thankful for more than one day
A funny comment on social media, said “Does anybody need any feelings? I have too many and they’re just gonna go bad.”
It’s not always easy for people to generate positive feelings, except for one day ... Thanksgiving, when most people give it a shot. In spite of challenging circumstances, and loads of negative information we hear every day, one day is set aside to be grateful.
You would think someone like Helen Keller, who was deaf, blind and mute, would find it difficult to find something to be thankful about. Nevertheless, she said, “So much has been given to me, I have not time to ponder over that which has been denied. The best and most beautiful things
in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” Those are amazing words coming from an individual who lived in a dark and silent world.
During WWII, Corrie ten Boom and her sister were imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp. There was little reason to be thankful, but Corrie’s sister, Betsie, insisted they continue to be grateful, even in their horrific circumstances. However, Corrie could not agree with her sister, when Betsie decided they should be grateful for their flea infested barracks.
Their guards would enter the women’s barracks and assault them in the middle of the night. But over the next several months Cor-
rie and Betsie noticed the guards never entered their barracks at night. Later on they discovered the guards stayed away because of the fleas.
Corrie had every reason to be resentful instead of grateful, but she realized forgiveness is the key that
unlocks the door of resentment. Forgiveness ensured all her feelings “didn’t go bad”, but instead could be transformed into gratitude.
The actor Sidney Poitier passed away in 2022. The poor son of a tomato farmer was the first black male to win an Academy Award. When he started his career he said, “I was the only black person on the set. It was unusual for me to be in a circumstance in which every move I made was tantamount to representation of 18 million people.”
Along the way he learned some valuable lessons.
“I’ve learned that I must find positive outlets for anger or it will destroy me. It reaches such intensity that to express it fully would require homicidal rage, and its flame burns because the world is so unjust. I have to try to find a way to channel that anger to the positive, and the highest positive is forgiveness,” he explained.
Forgiveness begins the process whereby negative emotions can be transformed into gratitude.
Jordan Peterson, a Canadian clinical psychologist, offered an explanation.
“Gratitude is an antidote to resentment and bitterness and a manifestation of a life affirming courage. Gratitude is the process of consciously and courageously attempting thankfulness in the face of the catastrophe of life.”
Dr. Caroline Leaf, PhD
and communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, has written many books during her thirty years of research and study. She notes gratitude can increase our imagination, ability to solve problems, as well as increase our longevity.
She explains that it infuses hope throughout the whole mind-brain-body connection by balancing our brain waves across the left and right side of the brain, allowing for the optimal neurochemical flow of dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and anandamide. This leads to the ability to bounce back quicker during hard times, and helps achieve success in all areas of life.
While we all manage to conjure up something to be grateful about on Thanksgiving, Dr. Leaf suggests a better option. She explained it takes 63 days to change the way we think. “This means if we practice gratitude every day for at least nine weeks, we can establish a “gratitude mindset”, which can make the many beneficial effects of gratitude a more sustainable part of our life.”
People like Helen Keller, Corrie ten Boom, and Sidney Poitier proved it’s possible. Each one had every reason to have all their feelings go bad, but they chose gratitude instead. And their overcoming life stories are still remembered today.
Pop89 Don’t Mess With Them
BY MADONNA HAMEL Your Southwest Media Group
On the 23rd of this month, I’m giving a talk at The Jasper Centre in Maple Creek on some Victorian-era Not-to-BeTrifled-with Women. For the last few years, I’ve been plugging away at my novel about one woman who answers a lonely hearts request in a London newspaper, only to find herself jilted and stranded on the prairie. The more research I do, the fatter the book gets; the tangled roots of many stories cling to the rich soil of history that has fed us and directed us, most often without us knowing. I love following the threads that lead from story to story; with every new discovery, I get a stronger grasp on what our female ancestors were dealing with. I hasten to add that I am not simply speaking of our settler ancestors - but all our relations, in this case, our Cree and Metis ancestors as well. It’s no secret that writing about other people’s lives is a zone fraught with condemnation and criticism these days. And yet, I have chosen a topic - or perhaps it chose me - that necessitates imaging a great deal about other people’s lives - people not simply of another era but of a different gender and different racial antecedents. My research
has taken me into the lives of my own Metis ancestors, what little I know of them, and into the diaries of women headed westward in both the States and Canada in an age of empire era called “Victorian.”
The end of the Victorian era in England when industry and manufacturing took over and God was being replaced by Science and “facts” and hence, newspapers. A guiding force in my writing is this quote from the book “Parallel Lives” by Phyllis Rose: “The history of the nineteenth-century thought is the record of various people’s substitute sources of authority.” With the dawn of the age of rapid transportation, scientific discovery, and cheap forms of printing also came the dawning of an idea that maybe the Old Testament God didn’t have all the answers. However, the evangelicalism of the new American empire still put men at the centre of a woman’s universe.
Most Victorian women were expected to drift about the room as “Household Angels,” content to be guided in all decisions by their husbands. And while we know writers and reporters like Florence Nightingale in England, Margaret Fuller, Nelly Bly and Victoria Woodhull in the States, and Cora Hind in Canada resisted such constraint;
it’s important to remember how difficult and dangerous such resistance was in their time. So many contemporary and post-modern novels and movies portray Victorian women as feisty, sexy, cocky gals with never a care for the stuffy prudery of the day.
But the overwhelming belief was that too much excitement and stimulation was bad for a woman. It wasn’t just societal opinion, it was considered scientific fact. Dr. Edward Clarke toured the world with his popular book “Sex In Education.” He subtitled it “A Fair Chance for Girls,” which no doubt brought a few young minds to his lectures in the hopes of seeing themselves fairly represented. Unfortunately, what they heard was that adolescent girls should halt all education during the years of bleeding, as an overworked brain leads to shrinking of the ovaries. And imagine your poor daughter expelling all that energy on learning only to become a withered old hag before her prime, a woman no one wants or needs.
I wish I were kidding, but I’m not.
There was also the belief that many women were prone to hysteria - “ vivid mental emotions brought on by anger, fright, reading exciting books, or seeing disagreeable sights.” We have the American physi-
cian Frederick Hollick to thank for that quote. And for recommending those women be committed to asylums.
We can now see how getting out from under the gaze of these learned men was the best escape route for brilliant women. Even when going along with the decisions of the men in their families, many immigrating Victorian women would later come to learn, on the land, that they were perfectly capable of handling “fright, anger, and excitement.” They bore witness to the pain and sorrow of others as well as themselves. In fact, not only were they capable, they were indispensable. They were heroes in their own right. They had their consciousness raised not by social conditioning but by the very wild itself.
Which brings us to the influence of Indigenous women. Many of us know Elizabeth Cady Stanton was behind the first-ever women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, NY, But who has heard of the journalist Mathilda Gage who stood alongside her friend Stanton and who wrote about and pointed often to her Haudensosaunee (Iroquois) neighbours’ lives as a model upon which to build their vision of an egalitarian world.
Gage kept track of the social, economic, spiritual and political differences between the lives of her white, Christian sisters and her Native sisters. While EuroAmerican women had no rights to property, children and even their own bodies, her Native sisters worked under the direction of women, sharing the land which was the Mother of all people. Women chose their chief, held offices, voted by consensus lived communally.
Even white Christian men marvelled at the way the Iroquois beheld women. One told a New York Herald reporter: “I have seen young white women going out searching for botanical specimens. And the Indian men help them. Where else can a girl be safe from men she does not know?”
Last year I came across Martha Maxwell, a famous American taxidermist. She trapped, hunted and shot the animals she subsequently stuffed. Cougar, beaver, moose, bear, raptors and songbirds, etc., were posed to look as if they were still alive, ready to pounce or fly away. I’d like to tell you more about her and others, but you’ll just have to show up on October 23rd at 2 pm for more stories and revelations.
Myles Perrin and Michele Struble receive Saskatchewan Protective Services Medals
Myles Perrin and Michele Struble were awarded Saskatchewan Protective Services Medals by His Honour, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, on Wednesday, September 28, at TCU Place in Saskatoon.
Perrin has been a firefighter with the Kindersley Fire Brigade since 1995 and appreciates the fire service’s challenges. He works for the Town of Kindersley and is a father of four boys. Michele Struble is a probation officer/community youth worker in the area.
Both of these dedicated individuals were recognized for their exemplary long service working directly to protect our citizens. This year, 113 individuals from rural and urban communities across Saskatchewan were presented with medals.
Established in 2003, the medal honours personnel with 25 years or more of exemplary service in the protective services field. It also hon-
ours supervisory personnel in the public service sectors who ensure the safety, security and protection of our province’s citizens and property.
The fields of service include police, fire, federal and provincial corrections, border services, RCMP, the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as mobile crisis and family violence outreach services. Two additional medal ceremonies were also scheduled to take place in Regina.
The circular medal is surmounted by St. Edward’s Crown and bears a motto, which, when translated into English, means “who guard the citizenry.” The honoured service personnel also received a certificate signed by the Lieutenant Governor, Premier and Provincial Secretary.
It was an opportunity to express gratitude to deserving recipients, Myles Perrin and Michele Struble and others, who play an important role in keeping our communities safe.
I hope this write up finds you content and happy from a weekend of thanksgiving and celebrating at the Harvest Festival. Thank you to everyone who got involved with this event and we hope that it provided organizations a way to raise some much needed funds and businesses and organizations an opportunity to celebrate with the community and promote their services and goods. Special thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for their work organizing the parade.
The Curling Club has exciting projects on the go and we look forward to sharing those photos on Facebook once the ice is in. Prior to curling starting, the Double Take Out Lounge will be open. The Lounge counts on volunteers to operate and we are looking for more people to get involved. If you are interested, please call the Rec office at 834-2344 and you can be part of this important fundraising venture.
The Tigers were back on the ice this weekend. They have two exhibition games booked and seven regular season games to entertain us. The Tigers are also looking for volunteers to help them at the door and selling 50/50’s. Find out more information about contacting them on their Facebook page. The Tiger organization has asked that their local games be blacked out so if you are searching for them on Live Barn, you will not find them there.
I love the beginning of each new season of sports and hockey in particular as it gives
BY BOBBI HEBRON Kerrobert Recreation Director
me the opportunity to meet and work closely with great new minor hockey managers. These people work hard behind the scenes to ensure the kids can play some great hockey and parents stay notified of their busy season. This year, with many of our local playing on girls teams, AA teams and carded teams, the pot of teams and managers coming to Kerrobert has again expanded. I welcome them all and hope they enjoy working with our Kerrobert team and feel welcome at our arena throughout the season.
Kerrobert Town Council is working to ensure their staff of 6 regular employees are trained to work in all areas including public works, water operations and recreation. We also have new seasonal staff working with our team for the season in the Memorial arena. That means you will see some new faces in the arena this year. Watch for those introductions. Staff training continues on and off site and the recent
Ice Maintenance Course in Rosetown gave our staff some great new ideas.
The Kerrobert Legion will once again be hosting the Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 11 in the Kerrobert Kinsmen/Legion hall. They are always looking for new members to get involved. Contact the Rec office if you are interested in helping with this year’s service of Remembrance.
The Courthouse Restoration Society is again hosting a Town Christmas Party at the PCC on Dec. 2. They will provide us with great food and entertainment and a special evening out with family, friends and coworkers. More information will be coming out soon, as ticket sales open in October and last year they went fast!
The Christmas Cantata is happening this year for the first time since 2019. Consider joining their group of community singers from Kerrobert, Luseland and Denzil. They will be meeting Monday evenings starting Oct. 3 in Luseland. For more information, call the Rec office and we will put you in touch with the great people involved.
Today, the day prior to Thanksgiving weekend, many cheerful people took the time to stop by the Town office to wish us a Happy Thanksgiving or share some positive words about the upcoming weekend. Serving our community is an honor and although the thank you’s are not needed, they are so very much appreciated and make a great day even better. Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!
| PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
What to do if a fire breaks out
It’s impossible to predict when a fire will break out. Here are a few steps to take if you ever find yourself in a fire.
• Head for the exit. Get away from the fire immediately. If you’re at home, follow your evacuation plan. If you’re in a public place, go to the nearest emergency exit and move away from the building. If it’s safe to do so, activate the alarm system.
• Don’t stop. Fires spread very quickly and can burn through an entire room in less than three minutes. Don’t attempt to retrieve your belongings, and don’t linger.
• Correct your route. If the room is full of smoke, get low to the ground and crawl under it. Inspect any doors before opening
them. Start by checking to see if the door or door handle is hot. If it is, find another way in. If not, open the door slowly and ensure the space is safe before going inside. Never use the elevator.
• Think about your safety. If you can’t reach an exit, stay where you are and close the doors. If possible, place a damp towel at the base of the door to block out smoke. Contact the fire department and announce your presence by waving a light or brightly coloured cloth through a window.
Fire prevention tools like smoke alarms, portable fire extinguishers and evacuation plans can minimize the danger when a fire breaks out. Make sure to follow the recommendations of your local fire department.
4 household items you didn’t know were fire hazards
House fires affect thousands of families every year. Therefore, it’s essential to eliminate potential hazards in your home to keep you and your family safe. This year, Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 9 to 15, and the occasion is an ideal time to brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Here are four things in your home you might not know are flammable.
1. Oranges contain a naturally occurring and flammable chemical called limonene. This substance is present in many cleaning products because it has a fresh scent and potent degreasing properties. Consequently, you should avoid spritzing limonene-based cleaning products near fire sources like your stovetop.
2. Hand sanitizer has become a household staple in recent years. However, it contains ethanol, which is a flammable ingredient. Although small amounts of hand sanitizer don’t pose a fire hazard, it’s important to store and use it safely to minimize the risk.
3. Nail polish remover is made with flammable chemicals like acetone and nitrocellulose. Therefore, you should always thoroughly wash
your hands after using nail polish remover. Ensure the container is tightly sealed and stored in a cool, dry place when you put it away.
4. 9-Volt batteries have the potential to start a fire. If these types of batteries touch metal, they can spark and ignite. It’s best to store batteries in their original packaging or keep the tips covered with tape.
Fire safety starts with knowing the facts. Protect your family by learning about common hazards and taking steps to minimize them.
100 YEARS
OF FIRE PREVENTION
This year marks the centennial anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. A campaign teaching children and adults how to avoid fires and stay safe if one occurs was first launched by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in 1922.
Douse-the-flames maze
WHICH ROUTE SHOULD THE FIREFIGHTER TAKE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE?
How to choose a smoke alarm
Smoke alarms play a crucial role in fire prevention. Therefore, it’s essential to make the right choice when purchasing one. Keep these tips in mind when shopping.
TYPE
The type of smoke alarm you choose must be authorized by your municipality and suitable for the location you’ll place it in your house. Here are your options:
• Ionization alarms are very sensitive and react to vapours and smoke in the air. This type of unit is best suited for bedrooms and hallways.
• Photoelectric devices are less sensitive to fumes and smoke than ionization types. These alarms are best for kitchens and bathrooms.
You can also purchase a strobe light smoke alarm. These units combine sound and light, making them ideal for people with hearing impairments.
POWER SUPPLY
There are two power supply options available. It’s advisable to verify your municipality’s regulations before making a purchase.
• Battery-powered alarms are very common. However, you must remember to replace the battery regularly. Lithium batteries have a lifespan of about 10 years.
• Electric units are connected directly to your home’s 120-volt current. However, you must invest in a backup battery to ensure the alarm operates as intended if there’s a power outage.
It’s a good idea to install more than one smoke alarm in your home and replace them every 10 years.
KINDERSLEY FIRE & RESCUE
Jeff Soveran - Fire Chief
Mitch Hope - Deputy Chief
Cody Welker - Deputy Chief
Cody Phinney - Assistant Chief
Josh Goetz - Lieutenant
Byron Ismond - Lieutenant
Adrean Palm - Lieutenant
Adam Wake - Captain
Nathan Ward - Captain
Tyler Bairos - Captain
Jason Behiel - Firefighter
Wayne Bleile - Firefighter
Ron Cales - Firefighter
Ty Stevens - Firefighter
Darien Lynch - Firefighter
Cory Shields - Firefighter
Troy Clappison - Firefighter
Justin Smith - Firefighter
Sarah Anderson - Firefighter
Pieter Wessels - Firefighter
Cassandra Annable - Firefighter
Nancy Jasman - Firefighter
Myles Perrin - Firefighter
Mark Tenorio - Firefighter
Josh Rissling - Firefighter
Nicole Dufault - Firefighter
Message from Kindersley’s Deputy Fire Chief
This years theme for fire prevention week is “Plan you escape, fire won’t wait”. Our goal is simple and straight forward, we want to make our community the safest it can be. Knowing and practicing fire safety can literally mean the difference between life and death, we want to give you and your family all the tools and knowledge to make your home safe.
Today’s homes burn a lot faster and hotter compared 50 years and that drastically reduces the amount of time that you have to make an escape during an emergency situation. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has done a lot of testing to help the fire service come up with the most effective ways to keep our families safe. We know that closing a bedroom door can reduce the temperature in a bedroom by nearly 300c during a house fire and reduce the CO to safe levels.
If a person cannot safely exit a room through the door we teach them to put a blanket or cloths along the bottom of the door to help prevent smoke and harmful chemicals from entering the room. We want you to turn on the light in that room to help us know that the room is or was occupied, it helps the firefighters know how many occupants we need to account for. Its important to make sure that the people in your home know how to safely exit out a window, make sure to have a piece of furniture near the window to assist them if needed and that they know how to open that window.
Fire Chief Jeff Soveran Fire Prevention message
level of their home as well as in every bedroom, a bedroom is a room with a closet and window. All of the smoke alarms must be interconnected meaning that if 1 goes off, they all go off. You must also have a CO alarm in your home if you use combustible fuels (Natural Gas or Propane) for heating or cooking. If the alarms are being added to a home they can be battery operated but must have a 10 year battery, if its new construction they must be hard wired. For more information, please visit the Saskatchewan governments web page, look for carbon monoxide and
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Be sure to stop and see us, we are often out in the community with our Public Education team and we would love to help and make you and your home a little safer.
• Plan your escape, fire wont wait
• close before you doze
• get out and stay out
• check your smoke alarms, what do you have to loose?
• stand by your pan, put a lid on stove top fires.
Mitch Hope, Deputy Fire Chief Protective Services, Public Education
Fire Prevention Week works to educate people about home fires and the ways they can better protect themselves and their loved ones. Local fire departments play a key role in bringing Fire Prevention Week to life each year by spreading basic but critical fire safety messages.
The Kindersley Fire Department is engaged with our community and beyond. When it comes to public education, we believe that educating people of all ages is a great way to fight fires before they start.
The theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022, is “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
The following are key messages we hope the public will take into consideration when planning their home fire escape plan:
Make sure your home escape plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound.
Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.
Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.
Kerrobert Fire Dept hosts barbecue
The Kerrobert Fire Department extended an open invitation to a free barbecue supper on Thursday, October 6th, in recognition of Fire Prevention. Everyone from toddlers to seniors lined up to partake of the meal, while the firefighters were busy at the rear of the shop barbecuing the burgers for the hungry crowd. It was all hands on deck; even Brent Zerr, the fire chief, was working at the grill.
Their fleet of trucks was proudly displayed out front, including two pumpers, one heavy rescue, a quick response/light rescue vehicle, one tanker and a Wildland vehicle. Quite a few kids were sporting plastic firefighter hats, while eating their burgers and looking at the trucks.
One pre-schooler summed up the event quite accurately, saying “Everyone loves this place!” Which definitely seemed to be true, as the fire hall was filled with visitors for a full hour and a half, as they enjoyed the delicious food.
Looking Back: Kindersley’s first fire brigade
The Kindersley history book noted the first fire brigade meeting was held on Tuesday, December 5, 1910, at which time the fire brigade was formed. Mr. Gutzmer was nominated Fire Chief.
February 1, 1934 was sited as the date of Kindersley’s most destructive fire in the history of the town, when the skating rink and curling
rink were totally destroyed by fire. The fire began at approximately 11:40 p.m. on February 1st, and within an hour the building was burned to the ground with the exception of a small portion of the roof and the corners of the curling rink.
Council notes from March 1, 1948 included discussion about a large fire siren. Due to the
increase in the size of the town, the fire brigade considered the present siren insufficient. It was decided by the council that a 3 h.p. Siren should be purchased to replace the 1 h.p. Siren. The town clerk was instructed to order the siren for immediate delivery.
The picture was taken in 1956, when Kindersley’s Fire Dept. had two new pumpers, one a Civil Defence and the other having just been purchased for the local department. Pictured are the local volunteer Fire Brigade, Mr. Phillips - the first Fire Chief, and members of the Town Council.
By Lydia Goodbrand 403-854-1946
lydiasadiephotography@gmail.com
Well, once again there is plenty of news from the Youngstown area. Congratulations to 2022 grad Colton Garlock, who has been awarded the 2021-2022 Special Areas #2 Education Bursary! All the best in your future studies.
There was a town council meeting October 4. A few fire hydrants have been repaired or replaced, and council was updated on the signage project. Council approved to pay PLSD FCSS funding for 2022, as well as 5 Development Incentive Program applications for payment of $1,000 for each project. A couple sewer mains are also being videoed for lining later this month. The next meeting is November 1.
There is also a bit of sports news to report. As of Sept 29, the Hanna Hawks (with Rorrick MacPherson and Vance Laughlin) are undefeated (3-0) in league play. The Drumheller Miners 13U fall team (with Dustin MacPherson) are also currently 6-1 after splitting a twinbill with the Calgary Cardinals on Saturday.
Unfortunately, the Youngstown School junior volleyball team also suffered a loss against Hanna today.
Just a reminder to get your Little Caesars orders from the kindergarten in before October 11. Please also note that there will be no learn to sign class on October 11. It will resume the following Tuesday.
Thanks for reading. Have a good week everybody.
Submitted by Jackie Dick
The 2022-23 curling season is almost here at the Oyen and District Curling Club. The Clubs executive is as follows: Riley Carroll – President, Brett Peterson- Vice, Jackie DickSec/Treasurer, Directors: Jerry Logan, Kari Kuzmiski, Bud Herbert, Tessa Logan. If you have any comments regarding the operation of the clubs, any of the above-mentioned people would be glad to hear from you. Many hours of volunteer time go into the operation of this club and the executive would welcome anyone who is interested in helping out.
Dan Mclaughlin will be the clubs ice technician for the
Youngstown Volunteer Fire Dept.
Blaine
Mark
Shelly
Jim
Kevin
Kyle
Mike Laughlin
Photo: Missing Blaine and Mike
season. The ice plant will be started October 12 and the curling ice will hopefully be ready for play by the first week of November. There will be several spiels planned throughout the season. Keep watching the upcoming events section in the Echo.
Curling fees for the season will be as follows:
Adult: $150.00
Youth $ 75.00
Cash League team fee: $ 360.00
The league curling has changed a little this year. Fun league curling will run Tuesday evenings and Cash league curling will run Wednesdays. The Fun league is geared towards the recreational curler/
beginner curler. It’s great opportunity for younger children to curl as the games are finished by 8:30 p.m. The Cash league is geared towards the competitive curler. Come down to the club on Wednesdays to see some good shot making. Contact names and numbers for the leagues are in the upcoming events section of the Echo.
The club will have the kitchen operating this season as well. That will be a great addition to the club’s operation.
This year’s club executive is looking forward to a “normal” season. If you are interested in curling as a team or individual, don’t hesitate to join the club.
Acadia Valley News
By Yolanda Kuhn yakuhn@hotmail.com
We’ve had a few frosty nights in town, and I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve officially quit with gardening for the year. I’m not sure where I would put more zucchinis or tomatoes anyways! Town has been pretty busy this week with the K.C’s running around preparing for the sausage fry. 2019 was the last time they hosted one. I sure hope they have a great turnout this year and the tradition will continue.
I missed sending in the news last week, but I just wanted to mention that W.P.S. hosted The Cross-Country Run at Marshall Field. Students from Warren Peers, Assumption, O.P.S. and S.C.H.S participated. For Fire Prevention Week the W.P.S. were joined by the Acadia Valley Fire Department for their morning walk.
Please note that The South Country Co-op customer appreciation event that was planned for October 15th has been cancelled.
2022
There will be a Bridal Shower for Jen Breum (Bride elect of Steve Heeg) on October 22nd at 3:00 p.m. at The Community Hall.
The A.V. Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Halloween BBQ at the Fire Hall. Come out and grab a hot dog and a hot chocolate before you head out trick or treating. Starts at 5:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars for November 19th, The A.V. Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their annual Steak & Lobster fundraiser dinner. Tickets are available at The M.D. Office.
The Seniors Club Potluck Supper Meeting will be held October 24th at 6:00 p.m. (Note the date change due to Halloween)
Thanks for reading this week, I will leave you with a quote from Hausa Proverb “Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot”.
Acadia Valley Fire Department
Roger Didychuk
Sabrina Gregorchuk
Travis Shoemaker
James Park
Ryan Niwa
Ed Vansickle
Gary Meers
Gordan Vansickle
Chad Skappak, Lance Vansickle
Al Hayhurst
Todd Turner
Dan Grudecki
Al Troub
Craig Skappak
McKayla Niwa
Walker Dillabough
The Acadia Valley Fire Department met with students form Warren Peers School last week.
Almost a month ago now, MP Shannon Stubbs, Shadow Minister for Rural Economic Development and Rural Broadband, and myself, as the Deputy Shadow Minister for Rural Economic Development and Rural Broadband, held a virtual townhall where we had the privilege of listening to the concerns of over 120 CAOs, mayors, councillors and other municipal officials from rural areas across the country. The input we received from these rural representatives provided us with great insight into the issues plaguing rural Canada, and ways on how to address them. And a message that rural concerns are similar across our nation.
Rural Canada is home to bustling industry, cutting edge innovation, and enormous economic opportunities that could fuel our nation’s future. Unfortunately, the success of rural areas is inhibited by an innumerable amount of bureaucratic red-tape and the failure of government to listen to those who live and work outside urban areas. As an elected official who is ultimately accountable to my constituents, these issues are extremely troubling.
facturing are just some of the industries that conduct business in Battle River—Crowfoot. Rural residents understand that industry, and the business it cultivates, is the backbone of economic development. In a lot of areas, this development is facilitated by resources and commodities such as grain and oil and gas. To fully capitalize on this, corridors must exist and be expanded so we can transport goods across the country, or to ports where they can be shipped. Building pipelines, rail lines, and other modes of transport are sensical ways we can improve these rural-dominated industries. That said, these are not just methods used for transport, they help rural feed and fuel the rest of Canada.
Policy makers need to listen to those impacted and addressing their concerns with common-sense solutions is deeply important to Canada’s success. Even though rural may not have the votes, its impact cannot be understated!
October 9 - 15, 2022
Celebrating 100 Years: 1922 - 2022.
We take this opportunity to thank you local firefighters for their hard work and dedication.
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October 9 - 15, 2022
Fire Prevention Week is an opportunity to thank our local volunteer fire department who give freely of their time to help keep us safe.
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It’s not like rural issues are so complex that solutions cannot be found. Much of the burden facing rural communities pertains to the government’s hindrance on communities including a convoluted and time-consuming grant process where funds are not likely to be accessible. Ensuring municipalities can access a grant as advertised by the federal government is critical to creating infrastructure in rural areas; whether it is a grant to build a sporting complex, or to make broadband available. In the longer-term, infrastructure pays for itself in the form of increased tax revenue from the well-paying jobs it creates, increased economic activity in the area of the project, and in many cases, increased resources that bring people to live in said area. The greater access to resources an individual has, the greater chance people will want to live in that community.
Industry plays a large role in creating jobs in rural Canada. Energy, agriculture, and manu-
Government is supposed to work for Canadians no matter where they live in the country. The contributions of rural areas are integral to the fabric of Canada’s economic and social infrastructure. It is time for government to end the policies and actions that have held back rural Canada.
In my role as the Member of Parliament for Battle River—Crowfoot, it is my duty to listen to the concerns of Canadians and work to address them. I enjoy taking part in events such as the Rural Townhall because it helps represent you better and address your concerns more directly.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403-575-5625, or e-mail damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with Damien by following him on social media @dckurek. If you are in need of assistance regarding a Federal Government program, or need assistance and don’t know where to turn, feel free to reach out to MP Kurek’s office.
Cereal & District Athletic Association
PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
WORSHIP SERVICES
ROSS - Doreen Merle Ross (Mayer), aged 90, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2022 at the Sherbrooke Community Centre Nursing Home. Doreen was born in Kerrobert Sk. April 14, 1932 to Joesph and Lena Mayer. She was the eldest of five children. In her early years the family moved around a bit but settled in Alsask, Sk. December 28, 1956 she married Don Ross also of Alsask. Mom always said she wasn’t much of a farm girl, but she soon became one with Don. Over the next few years they built their first family home on the Ross family farm. Their first child Melvin was born in November 1957. Then four years later in November again, healthy twin boys arrived; Kevin and Jerry. Another four years went by and in November a baby girl arrived; Michelle. Doreen said she didn’t want to be big in the hot summer months, but she also had to be ready for curling season! They raised their family on the Ross farm until 1978, then moved to the Dow farm south of Alsask. In 1982 they built a new home on this farm. Where they had many happy years together.
Doreen loved being
part of the community and interacting with others. Before she was married she worked at the Bishop Store, then later in life worked at the Alsask Sundries store as well as the Alsask grocery store. She enjoyed curling and was very involved with community activities and had a strong sense of responsibility to her community. She was a Lioness member for
many years. Even in her 80’s she was going into town Friday nights to look after the bar and participate in darts.
Doreen is survived by her loving children Kevin (Sharon), Jerry (Jocelyn ) and Michelle ( Kevin); 7 grandchildren Molly, Veronica, Myles, Emily, Dillon, Karlie and Connor; 2 great grandchildren Astrid and Mabel. She
was predeceased by her husband Don, son Melvin, parents Joe and Lena, and brother Lyle.
A celebration of her life will take place at the Alsask Community Hall on October 8, 2022 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers Donation’s in Doreen’s memory can be made to the Alsask Lioness Club Box 142 Alsask Sk S0L0A0.
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The Badland Badgers split their double-header with Calgary on Saturday afternoon. | PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
Saskatchewan reports over 90% of the crop in the bin
The weather over the past week was excellent for harvest. The province now has 90 per cent of the crop in the bin, up from 81 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year average of 82 per cent. Some producers have been struggling with heavy fog and dew in the mornings that has delayed their harvest activities until the afternoon, making for short days and less progress. High humidity in many parts of the southeast, east-central and northeast is making it difficult to combine and has also led to grain coming off at higher amounts of moisture than normal. Producers must dry down the grain in order to store it properly.
Harvest in the southwest and west-central regions is virtually complete with mostly flax waiting to be harvested, which will likely occur after the next heavy killing frost. The northwest has 94 per cent of their crop off, the northeast 87 per cent, the southeast 86 per cent and the east central 81 per cent.
Harvest of lentils and field peas has finished. Ninety-eight per cent of durum, 97 per cent of chickpeas, 93 per cent of spring wheat, 90 per
cent of barley, 82 per cent of canola and 66 per cent of flax has been combined across the province.
Once again, there was very little rain this past week, with only trace amounts being recorded for most regions. Some parts of the southwest received two to three mm but it did very little to improve soil moisture conditions. All areas of the province are reporting that they are either extremely dry or becoming drier each week. This includes the southeast and east-central regions, which started the season with an abundance of moisture.
Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 28 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and 31 per cent very short. Hay and pasture land topsoil moisture is rated as 22 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and 37 per cent very short.
Limited moisture throughout much of the harvest season has allowed crop quality to remain high, especially Hard Red Spring Wheat which is being reported as 75 per cent 1CW, 23 per cent 2CW and two per cent 3CW. The tenyear average for Hard Red Spring Wheat is 39
per cent 1CW, 35 per cent 2CW, 17 per cent 3CW and nine per cent 4CW/feed.
The majority of crop damage this week was due to wind, waterfowl and wildlife. Wind continues to impact unharvested crops by blowing swaths around, as well as shelling out crops and causing lodging.
Producers are busy combining, hauling grain and bales and moving cattle. Some producers are also starting other fall field work, such as post-harvest weed control and harrowing. Winter cereals are not able to be planted in many areas due to the lack of soil moisture. Fall fertilizer applications are also not possible in many regions due to these dry conditions.
This will be the last Crop Report until the final report is issued October 20, 2022. This will allow time for appropriate information gathering and preparation until harvest is completed.
A complete, printable version of the Crop Report is available online at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/cropreport.
Follow the 2022 Crop Report on Twitter at @ SKAgriculture.
Independent Grain and Special Crops Market Analysis
“It is ok to be contrarian, as long as you don’t try to be.”
My wife, Michele and I were on an aircraft between Saskatoon and Vancouver.
Most people prefer the aisle seat. Not my wife. She prefers to nap on flights with the window seat as her preference.
Michele has the window seat. A finely dressed gentleman has the aisle. I am in the middle, which suits me just fine. I prefer the middle seat, and when given the responsibility to book the flight will often select that seat as my preference.
I find people fascinating, with the middle seat strategy providing twice as many people to visit with, and if one, Michele, for example is sleeping ... well, you get the picture.
On this particular flight, I was reading Micheal Covel’s book, Trend Following, with Michele sleeping on my left and the finely dressed gentleman to my right.
We were twenty minutes into the flight before I broke down and initiated a conversation with the finely dressed gentleman to my right.
The finely dressed gentleman, Calvin, is a Saskatchewan ex-pat living in London. The ex-London investment banker and current art broker was great at conversation and sharing nuggets of wisdom.
During our dialogue, I mentioned that I have a proclivity to be contrarian. Calvin, thought about this briefly, responding, “It is ok to be contrarian, as long as you don’t try to be.”
A fascinating coincidence, considering the book that I was holding in my hands provides numerous statistical examples proving why following the trend outperforms contrarian investing.
Calvin’s advice has stuck with me.
Today, I was sharing with my wonderful wife, Michele, that I may be the only analyst with a bearish sentiment about a partic-
ular commodity.
“Why are you bearish, Trent?”
My wife is wise, she knows me well with this question forcing me to reflect and examine my bearish sentiment.
Is my analysis free of bias?
Or am I trying to separate myself from the herd with a contrarian analysis?
The mind is powerful, and we see what we want to see.
Consider that growers tend to believe their product is undervalued and will rise in price.
Buyers typically expect lower prices in the future.
We have a natural tendency to give higher weight to the news that supports our beliefs.
Rain in grain-growing regions will either increase yield or reduce the quality.
Drought will reduce yield or improve grain quality.
We are fascinated by the news and often fail to ask if the news is accurate.
Is the news timely?
Has it been interpreted properly?
Do I understand the secondary and tertiary effects of the news event?
As a market technician, I follow the premise that the market does not care what I think, believe, or hope will happen.
Market technicians attempt to remove the emotion from our analysis by focusing on price with little consideration of the news. We believe, as Brian Shannon coined, Only Price Pays.
Opinions, Hopes and Dreams do not.
Perhaps we should focus on what we know with certainty.
Past and current prices.
And make new friends, people are interesting.
Trent Klarenbach, BSA AgEc, publishes the Klarenbach Grain Report and the Klarenbach Special Crops Report, which can be read at https://www.klarenbach.ca/
The Klarenbach Report is sponsored by Kindersley & District Co-op
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
By Brian Zinchuk
This is Part 4 of a 6-part series on the two heavy oil upgraders built in Saskatchewan is based on the book So Much More We Can Be: Saskatchewan’s Paradigm Shift and the Final Chapter on the Devine Government 1982-1991, by Edward Willett, Gerard Lucyshyn and Joseph Ralko. It was published this in 2021 by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and was recently released on Amazon.ca
In 2010 I did a story on the Consumers’ Co-operative Refineries Limited (CCRL). In it, I noted at the time, the refinery had a nameplate capacity of 100,000 bpd, which was inclusive of the upgrader. That story explained there were two crude refining units. The first, with a 60,000 bpd capacity, ran heavy crude oil primarily from the Lloydminster area. The second, which was part of a 2003 expansion, handles 40,000 bpd of heavy sour synthetic crude from the Fort McMurray region. FCL spent the next four years building an expansion that would add 30,000 bpd capacity, to handle additional sweet synthetic crude from Fort McMurray. That brought the refinery complex’s nameplate capacity up to 130,000 bpd.
While the general public might think of Federated Co-operatives Ltd. as their grocery store, or their lumber yard, the reality is that it’s principally an energy company that also sells food, ag products and lumber.
In FCL’s 2021 Annual Report, CEO Scott Banda, who retired on May 9, said, “Co-op is planning for a future in energy – which is the largest part of our business and our profitability.” In 2021, FCL had $9.1 billion in sales, of which $5.2 billion was in energy. And the Regina refinery, of which the NewGrade Upgrader is a key part, is an absolute lynchpin of that.
Indeed, when Cenovus bought Husky, it found itself with hundreds of gas stations it didn’t want. Co-op bought 181 retail fuel sites, with the deal closing this year. It did that to provide additional market for its refined products capacity, according to Banda. “We are not run-
ning at capacity, and haven’t been for a while.”
“By building on our network of gas bars, FCL can increase the use of the capacity of the Coop Refining Complex in Regina, and the Co-op Ethanol Complex near Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan, by supplying this broader network of local co ops and independent fuel suppliers,” Banda said.
Gil Le Dressay has spent 43 years with Federated Co-operatives Ltd’s Regina refinery, starting as a process utility operator and working up to vice president of refinery operations then vice president of manufacturing.
Le Dressay responded to a series of questions by email on Sept. 8. He said of its early days, “You have to remember, at that time, the Heavy Oil Upgrader was the first of its kind in Canada. From the outset, it was an ambitious, innovative and strategic project, one that brought people together to ensure that our Refinery and province were set up well for the future.
“The construction of the upgrader would allow our refinery to secure competitive feedstock, to maintain high processing rates and, most importantly, to provide the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) with a lower cost for transportation fuels – ultimately providing our owners with the highest rate of return.”
There were some tough times and controversy for the Regina upgrader. Its early days were not smooth. Asked what it took to resolve all that, and how have things been going since, Le Dressay said, “A critical project like the upgrader doesn’t just happen successfully. It requires considerable preparation and planning over its entire life cycle. This included upgrades to its overall design that would ensure it operated safely and efficiently in cold weather, as well as modifications designed to improve the reliability of key processes and functions within the upgrader system.
“Since then, we have built on that great work to maintain the safety and reliability of the upgrader. Today, it continues to play a key role in our ability to fuel Western Canada.”
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What would the refinery be today, if the upgrader had not been built? Le Dressay said, “If you look at the history of any organization, there are moments and projects that helped define them. Our upgrader is one such project. It was a complete game changer that allowed us to remain competitive by reducing the cost of production, and ultimately, of transportation fuels provided to the CRS. It also paved the way for our Section IV expansion. This allowed us to further optimize existing areas of our facility, setting us up well for the eventual growth of gasoline and diesel sales within the CRS.”
That would include the eventual Section V, which was added to the refinery over the last decade. “The upgrader helped pave the way for renewed growth and optimism at our facility, and within the larger CRS. This includes the addition of Section V and the growth of gasoline and diesel sales within the CRS,” he said.
“Because of the upgrader, approximately, 40 per cent of our feedstock comes from Saskatchewan heavy oil.”
This past spring, Cenovus said they would be using the Lloydminster Upgrader to refine oilsands product, and selling Lloyd Blend on the open market. Asked if this would have any impact on the Regina operation, perhaps providing additional feedstock for FCL, Le Dressay
said, “Ingenuity and innovation continue to fuel our industry. There is potential to use other feedstocks in areas of our operation.”
When it comes to the monetary impact for FCL, and the province, by having the addition of the Regina upgrader, Le Dressay said, “From an operational point of view, the upgrader has allowed us to process 16 million barrels of heavy oil per year over the past 30 years. It has had an even greater impact on our province and its people.”
That included the creation of more than 100 permanent jobs on site and full-time equivalent contractor positions, as well as jobs within the industry and related industries. There were the royalties for the Province of Saskatchewan. And he noted FCL makes capital investments of tens of millions of dollars annually.
FCL is now working on carbon capture at the refinery. Le Dressay said, “FCL’s initial carbon capture facilities will focus on hydrogen production, supporting the Upgrader and our Section IV operations. The end goal is to meet our corporate objectives by lowering carbon emissions by over 40 per cent of 2015 levels by 2030 as we aspire to be net zero by 2050.
“Taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint will ultimately lead to the long-term sustainability of not only the Upgrader, but our entire operation.”
He concluded, “The upgrader represented a significant and exciting time in the history of the Co-op Refinery Complex. It created jobs and sustainable path for our business. Our operation would not be as competitive and successful without it.”
Brian Zinchuk is editor and owner of PipelineOnline.ca and occasional contributor to the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca.
Bayer Crop Science is seeking a highly motivated, Field Breeding Summer Student Associate to join our successful team for the summer of 2023.
This position is a 4 month term based out of the Coleville, SK Research Farm. Interested candidates can email: erinshannon@impres.com with reference to “Field Breeding Summer Associate Coleville” to receive the full job description and other details on how to apply.
SOCIAL HOUSING UNITS AVAILABLE FOR RENT
The Macklin Housing Authority has Senior housing units in both single and double bedrooms available for rent immediately. The units include a fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Rent is based on income. Included in the rental charge are heat, water and sewer services. Tenants are responsible for electricity charges and are required to sign up with SaskPower for service.
If you are looking for peace of mind, not having to worry about repairing your home or appliances, or having to cut grass and shovel snow, this is an excellent living arrangement for you. For more information and to get an application form, please contact: Macklin Housing Authority
Attn: Marie Dewald, Manager PO Box 585, Macklin, SK S0L 2C0 • Phone: 306-358-4924
PUBLIC WORKS FOREMAN
Application deadline: Until position is filled
The Town of Eston is seeking an individual with the Town of Eston Community in the forefront, excellent leadership and organization skills combined with professional judgement for full-time, permanent position of Public Works Director (Foreman).
The Public Works Director manages the day to day operations of the Public Works Department and is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of services provided by the department. This includes: transportation, landfill, campground and various other operations. Please visit www.eston.ca/employment for full job posting.
Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes with a cover letter and three references, including anticipated wage and date of availability, to Jody Schmidt, CAO, by email at cao@eston.ca, by phone at (306) 962-4444, or by mail at Box 757, Eston, SK S0L 1A0.
All candidates are thanked for their interest in the position, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Oyen Law Office
commencing at 1:00 p.m. Jeffrey J. Neumann in attendance on OCTOBER 13th & OCTOBER 27th For appointments call 1-800-245-9411 or 1-403-526-2806 Oyen Law Office #215C Main Street (South side of Lijdsman Insurance) Wills & Estates Real Estate General Matters
102 Canola Cres.
Cut Knife, SK S0M 0N0 306-398-4717
PASTURE LEASE
TENDER
The R.M. of Oakdale No. 320 has for tender the following pasture land leases:
W - 1/2 Sec. 35-31-23 W3M
S - 1/2 Sec. 23-32-23 W3M W - 1/2 Sec. 33-32-23 W3M SE 7-32-23 W3M (approx. 70 acres)
Lease is a ten-year term starting January 1, 2023. Lessee will be required to pay cash rent for the term of the lease plus property taxes on the land. Fence maintenance will be the responsibility of the lessee. Tender closes on October 27, 2022 at 4 p.m. local time. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Current lessees have first right of refusal.
Pasture Tender R.M. of Oakdale No. 320 Box 249
Coleville, SK S0L 0K0 rm320@sasktel.net Fax: 306-965-2466
The Regina upgrader in 2009, two years after Federated Co-operatives took over final ownership of the upgrader portion of the Regina Refinery Complex.
PHOTO BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL
The Rural Municipality of Winslow No. 319 Municipal Election 2022
Whereas,
Scott Bradley nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 2
Joel Seime nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 4
Jason Neumeier nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 6
are the only candidates, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 9, 2022.
Dated this 6th day of October, 2022.
Regan MacDonald Returning Officer
FORM H
[Section 66 of the Act]
Notice of Call for Nominations
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF KINDERSLEY NO. 290
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:
Councillor: Division No. Five (5)
Will be received by the undersigned until the 26th day of October, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A Public Disclosure Statement must be submitted with each Nomination form.
Nomination forms and Public Disclosure forms may be obtained at the R.M. of Kindersley No. 290 Municipal Office.
Dated this 11th day of October, 2022.
Glenda Giles Returning Officer
FORM E (Section 160.23(2) of the Act) Notice of
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF KINDERSLEY NO. 290
Muncipal Election 2022
Division Numbers 4, 6, 8 and 10
Whereas
Richard MacDougall, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division Four, James Speir, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division Six,
Devin Longmire, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division Eight, Darin Wildman, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division Ten are the only candidates, I hereby give notice that no voting for these offices will take place on November 9th, 2022.
Dated this 11th day of October, 2022.
Glenda Giles, Returning Officer
Cabri’s first fire brigade
The history of Cabri and district was recorded in the book “Through the Years”. There it noted there were many fires in Cabri throughout the years, involving homes, stores, livery barns, lumber yards and garages. In 1916 the town bought a Bickle pumper, which consisted of a large six cylinder gas engine directly connected to a vane type of pump, and mounted on two wooden wagon wheels. It was generally left in the back of the old Town Hall, where there was a large cistern under the floor for water supply. The hose was on two large reels that were stored in the same place, and were rolled out by hand to wherever the fire was.
The Bickle was an effective pumper, but when the length of hose needed was long, line friction cut the pressure at the nozzle. It had two separate ignition systems, and also a battery and distributor, and two plugs per cylinder. There was no radiator, so cooling occurred by admitting water through a small hose from the pump to the block.
It was used until Cabri got its water system with fire hydrants in the 1960’s. In addition, there was a chemical unit for smaller fires, or to hold off larger fires until the water was ready. It consisted of a heavy steel tank of about 50 gallons on a trailer, and contained a water and calcium chloride solution, forced out through a
small hose by admitting CO2 from a welding type cylinder to pressurize the tank. In 1945, the town bought a war surplus Willys Jeep and this chemical unit was mounted on it. This jeep was used until 1955, when it was traded to Wylie Thorburn for a Ford 1500 4 wheel drive army truck, on which a 400 gallon water tank and front pump unit was mounted. The chemical system was scrapped, and the Bickle was sold.
T his Ford 1500 unit was used until John and Lorna Thomson made their historic trip to Florida in November, 1971, and brought back an IHC pumper donated by the late Bill Thomson.
The Pierce Nathan Liberty Barn in Cabri was destroyed by fire in 1916.
[Section 82 of The Local Government Election Act, 2015]
Notice
of Abandonment of Poll
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF PRAIRIEDALE NO. 321
Councillor: R.M. of Prairiedale No. 321 Division 2
Councillor: R.M. of Prairiedale No. 321 Division 4
Councillor: R.M. of Prairiedale No. 321 Division 6
I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said offices will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation:
Councillor Division 2: Brent Pincemin
Councillor Division 4: Dewight Walz
Councillor Division 6: George Umphrey
Dated this 11th day of October, 2022.
Charlotte Helfrich Returning Officer
82 of the Act)
Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for the offices of:
Councillor Division 2
Councillor Division 4
Councillor Division 6
I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said offices will take place and the following persons are elected by acclamation:
Division 2 - Leah Cooper
Division 4 - Alan Busby
Division 6 - Duane Cridland
Dated at Eatonia, Saskatchewan this 6th day of October, 2022.
Tosha Kozicki, Returning Officer
Notice of Call for Further Nominations for the
MUNICIPALITY OF CHESTERFIELD NO. 261
for the office of
Councillor: Division 8
The returning officer or nomination officer will receive Nominations of candidates for the above office during normal office hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from October 7th, until 4:00 p.m., October 19th, 2022 at the RM Office, 205 Main Street, Eatonia, SK.
Nomination forms may be obtained at the RM Office located at 205 Main Street, Eatonia, SK.
Dated at Eatonia, SK this 7th day of October, 2022.
Tosha Kozicki Returning Officer
[Section 82 of the Act]
NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL
R.M. of Oakdale No. 320
Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the offices of:
Councillor, Division 4 Councillor, Division 6
I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said offices will take place and the following persons are elected by acclamation:
Clem Schraefel, Division 4
David Sperling, Division 6
Dated at Coleville, Saskatchewan this 11th day of October 2022.
Gillain Lund Returning Officer
FORM L [Section 78 of the Act]
Notice of Call for Further Nominations
Councillor:
RM of Newcombe No. 260, Division No. 6
The returning officer or nomination officer will receive nominations of candidates for the above office during normal office hours from October 7, 2022 until October 19, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. local time at the municipal office located at 103 Highway Road in Glidden, SK.
Nomination forms and Public Disclosure forms may be obtained from the RM of Newcombe No. 260 municipal office. A Public Disclosure Statement must be submitted with each Nomination form.
Dated this 6th day of October, 2022.
Yvette Schuh, Returning Officer
[Section 82 of the Act]
Notice of Abandonment of Poll RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF NEWCOMBE NO. 260
Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for the office of:
Councillor: Division 4
I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office will take place on November 9, 2022 and that the following person is elected by acclamation: Daniel Besplug
Dated at Glidden, SK this 7th day of October, 2022.
Yvette Schuh Returning Officer
FORM L [Section 78 of the Act]
Notice of Call for Further Nominations
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF OAKDALE NO. 320
Councillor: Division 2
The returning officer or nomination officers will receive Nominations of candidates for the above office:
During normal office hours from October 7 to October 18, 2022, at the R.M. office, 200 Main Street, Coleville, SK, and on the 19th day of October, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the R.M. office, 200 Main Street, Coleville, SK Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: R.M. office, 200 Main Street, Coleville, SK. Dated at Coleville, this 11th day of October, 2022.
Gillain Lund Returning Officer
(Section 81 of the Local Government Election Act, 2015)
LAKE NO. 259
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that an advance poll has been granted for the election for the following:
Councillor Division 4
Voting will take place on Wednesday, the 2nd day of November, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the polling places listed below:
The AGT Community Center, 310 - 3rd Street SW, Eston, SK
Dated at Eston, Saskatchewan, this 7th day of October, 2022.
Brian Shauf, Returning Officer
(Section 81 of the Local Government Election Act, 2015)
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF SNIPE LAKE NO. 259
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a poll has been granted for the election for the following:
Councillor Division 4
Voting will take place on Wednesday, the 9th day of November, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the polling places listed below:
The AGT Community Center, 310 - 3rd Street SW, Eston, SK
I will declare the result of the election at the RM of Snipe Lake Office, 213 Main Street South, on the 10th day of November, 2022 at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
Dated at Eston, Saskatchewan, this 7th day of October, 2022.
Brian Shauf, Returning Officer
Recent Registered Nursing (RN) recruitment success allows Biggar emergency services to resume 24/7 service
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) are advising residents of Biggar and surrounding area that emergency services have resumed 24-hour/seven days per week at the Biggar and District Health Centre. These services were in effect Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 8 a.m. Recent Registered Nursing (RN) recruitment success has resulted in the full ER service resumption.
In January 2022, 24-hour emergency and acute care services were temporarily reduced at the Biggar and District Health Centre due to challenges with the recruitment and retention of registered nurses and inability to provide safe, predictable patient care. Emergency services were reduced to 11 hours per day and acute care beds were temporarily converted to Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patient admissions only.
At this time, acute care beds remain available for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) admissions only. Patients who may be admitted to ALC do not require daily attendance by a physician or the 24/7 support of a registered nurse and include palliative, convalescent, respite or rehab patients. Lab and x-ray, outpatient services, pri-
Notice of Abandonment of Poll
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF EYE HILL NO. 382
Municipal Elections 2022
Whereas Kelvin Ollenberger, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 2, and
Whereas Lorne Kohlman, nominated for the office of Councillor for Division No. 6
were the only candidates nominated for their respective office, therefore I hereby give notice that no voting will take place on November 9, 2022.
Dated this 6th day of October, 2022.
Jason Pilat Returning Officer FORM L [Section 78 of the Act]
Notice of Call for Further Nominations
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF EYE HILL NO. 382
Councillor: Rural Municipality of Eye Hill No. 382 Division No. 4
The returning officer or nomination officer will receive nominations of candidates for the above office:
during normal office hours from October 7, 2022 until October 19, 2022 at the municipal office located at 4502 Industrial Road, Macklin, SK. Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: 4502 Industrial Road, Macklin, SK. Dated at Macklin, SK, this 7th day of October, 2022.
Jason Pilat Returning Officer
mary health care, and long-term care are unaffected and remain available at Biggar.
PLEASE REMEMBER: In the event of an emergency call 9-1-1 and an ambulance will be dispatched to provide assistance. Non-urgent health-related questions can be directed to the provincial HealthLine by calling 8-1-1.
The SHA continues to work on Registered Nurse (RN) recruitment with a goal toward full resumption of acute care services at Biggar and District Health Centre. The Government of Saskatchewan recently released an aggressive Health Human Resources Action PlanOpens in new window that builds on existing initiatives and incentives and will assist the SHA with addressing the staffing challenges that communities across Saskatchewan are currently facing. The plan includes investments of over $60 million through a four-point plan to recruit, train, incentivize, and retain more healthcare professionals to stabilize and strengthen Saskatchewan’s healthcare workforce.
The SHA has appreciated the dedication of the physicians and staff at Biggar and District Health Centre as well as the ongoing patience
[Section 82 of the Act]
Notice of Abandonment of Poll
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF HEART’S HILL NO. 352
Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act for the offices of: Councillor Division 4 Councillor Division 6
I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said offices will take place on November 9, 2022, and that the following persons are elected by acclamation:
Councillor Division 4 - Blaine Thrun
Councillor Division 6 - Herb Reichert
Dated at Luseland, Saskatchewan, this 7th day of October, 2022.
Janelle Franko Returning Officer
NOTICE OF POLL RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF HEART’S HILL NO. 352
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that:
A vote will be held for the election of Division 2 Councillor in the Rural Municipality of Heart’s Hill No. 352 for the following Nominees (in alphabetical order):
David Gette
Johnathon Strong
An Advanced Poll will be held on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Rural Municipality of Heart’s Hill No. 352 Office at 405 Grand Avenue, Luseland, Sask.
Election Day voting will take place on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Cactus Lake Hall in Cactus Lake, Sask.
I will declare the results of the voting at the Rural Municipality of Heart’s Hill No. 352 Office on Thursday, November 10th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Dated at Luseland, Saskatchewan, this 7th day of October, 2022.
Janelle Franko, Returning Officer
and cooperation of Biggar and area residents. Biggar-Sask Valley Constituency MLA, Randy Weekes said, “This is an important step forward for the Biggar Health Centre. As your MLA, you have my commitment, and that of your provincial government, to fully restoring health care services at the Biggar Health Centre. Restoring the acute care beds will require us to recruit additional health care staff, and that work is ongoing. Please know that I, as your MLA, will continue to advocate on your behalf, and that your provincial government is listening.”
Weekes continued, stating, “Difficulty recruiting health care professionals is a challenge that communities across Saskatchewan, Canada, and the rest of the world are facing. The difference is that Saskatchewan has an agressive four-point Action Plan to recruit, train, incentivizem and retain over 1,000 more health care workers to communities across Saskatchewan, including Biggar. I am confident that this plan gives us the tools we need to get health care in Biggar back on track.”
Whereas Darren Gottfried nominated for the office of Councillor Division No. 2
Trent Hoff nominated for the office of Councillor Division No. 6
are the only candidates, I hereby give notice that no voting for these offices will take place on November 9th, 2022.
Dated this 6th day of October, 2022.
Kim Adams Returning Officer
78 of the Act]
The returning officer will receive nominations of candidates for the following office: Councillor: Division No. 4 during regular business hours until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 at the Municipal Office. Completed public disclosure statements must accompany the nomination form.
Nomination forms and Public Disclosure Statements may be obtained from the Municipal Office.
Dated this 6th day of October, 2022.
Kim Adams Returning Officer
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CARD OF THANKS
The Family of Helen Thomson wishes to thank all those that sent flowers, cards and emails and to those who attended Mom’s Celebration of Life Oct. 1 in the Alsask Hall. Thank you to the band “Paydirt” for providing special music and to Dale Huston for playing the keyboard throughout the service. Thank you to Lorraine Wilke and Marge Warrington for being greeters, to Mom’s Alsask United Church Family for serving the meal after the service and to Simply Satisfied for preparing the food. Special thank you to Eatonia Oasis Living care home staff for the compassionate care provide to Mom while she lived there. - Heather and Brian Norris; Norma Jean and Jack Burns; Bill and Sharon Thomson ; Gordon and Lynn Thomson
COMING EVENTS
COMMUNITY CHOIR practice begins on Wednesday, October 5th at 805 - 2nd Street East, Kindersley at 8:00 p.m. and continues every Wednesday until December 13th. If you have any interest in singing, come and join us. It’s a fun evening of singing and camaraderie. OCT11c
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The Screening Program for Breast Cancer provides screening mammograms to women 50 years of age or older that are NOT experiencing any breast symptoms. Call toll free 1-855-584-8228 to book your appointment. The bus is coming to your community: The bus will be parked In in the parking lot of the West Central Events Center, Kindersley, Saskatchewan from November 21 – December 2, 2022. Screening Saves Lives.
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The Screening Program for Breast Cancer provides screening mammograms to women 50 years of age or older that are NOT experiencing any breast symptoms. Call toll free 1-855584-8228 to book your appointment. The bus is coming to your community: Kerrobert & District Health Centre. The mobile bus will be parked in the NW corner of the parking lot, Kerrobert, Saskatchewan from November 7–18, 2022. Screening Saves Lives.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Estate of CORA ANN PATRICIA KNUTTILA, late of Kindersley, in the Province of Saskatchewan, Deceased.
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 31st day of OCTOBER, 2022.
SHEPPARD & MILLAR Solicitors for the Estate of CORA ANN PATRICIA KNUTTILA Barristers & Solicitors 113 1st Avenue East Box 1510 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Attention: MONTE J. SHEPPARD
IN THE ESTATE OF ALLEN WALTER SIMPSON, LATE OF ESTON, SK, DECEASED.
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 27TH day of OCTOBER, 2022.
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“Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?”;
Pius John Sauverwald
Pius passed peacefully September 22, 2022 in his home in Strathmore. He was born on a stormy evening, November 26, 1937, on the family farm near Kerrobert, Saskatchewan. After graduating from St. Thomas College in North Battleford, he attended Teachers’ College in Saskatoon obtaining a First-Class Teaching Certificate. Pius then taught various grades from 1-9 over the next four years in Prairie Flat School, Compeer School, Baliol School and Primate School. Pius then decided to attend Allen’s Business College in Saskatoon. This led to a career as an accountant first at Yellow Cab and then City Hospital in Saskatoon. He continued to develop his career and while serving as an accountant at St. Margaret’s Hospital, he graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in Hospital Administration. In 1964, Pius began his long term 28 year career as the Administrator of the Big Country Hospital in Oyen. He became involved in the community, serv-
ing on Minor Hockey, The Chamber of Commerce, the Kinsmen and K-40 Club. He served as the secretary treasurer for the Assumption School and the treasurer for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pius married Helen Klotz on July 1, 1961. They had four children Terry, Janice, Sandra, and Brenda. Whenever you were at Pius and Helen’s, you could guarantee much laughter and a loud and robust game of crokinole, canasta and many other games like Buck, Durak and Karma whenever you were at Pius’. The laughter and fun continued in throughout their marriage including into retirement. In retirement, Pius and Helen moved to Strathmore, Alberta where Pius took up many hobbies and volunteer work. His hobbies included needlework through which he created beautiful needlework pictures that he donated for local fundraising, as family gifts and his work won several awards. Pius could create something from nothing. There are flower pots, whirligigs, wagons and birdhouses made out of wood scraps, plant pots, crazy carpets and lawn chairs. Pius also made some wooden toys for the kids. Volunteer work included Meals on Wheels and the organization of bowling games for Strathmore seniors. Pius bowled his way into Nationals on two occasions earning silver and
bronze medals. In addition, Pius enjoyed traveling and bowling with his best friend and wife Helen. They square danced for 21 years and both served as President Couple of the club for four of those years. Their ten grandchildren were a joy to them.
Pius is survived by his wife Helen, their four children Terry (Denise) Sauverwald, Janice (Ken) Manderson, Sandra (Ken) Johnson and Brenda Maloff; ten grandchildren Mark, Heather, Davin (Andrea) and Taneya (Jason), Jennifer (Konrad) and Jonathan (Sid), Tanielle (Tom), Kelsey and Kyle (Janice), and Aden; two great-grandchildren Parker and Hendricks.
Pius is survived by his siblings Lorraine Mikesh, Jeannette (Bernie) Boser, and Betty (Luc) Paris. Pius was predeceased by his brother Ray (Donna) Sauverwald and his parents John and Elizabeth Sauverwald.
A funeral service will be held for Pius on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Wheatland Funeral Chapel (202 Lakeside Blvd, Strathmore) at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will be served at the Funeral Home following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation at www. heartandstroke.ca.
To send condolences, please visit Pius’ obituary at www. wheatlandfuneralhome.ca
STRUTT - Elizabeth (Bette) May Strutt of Brock, Saskatchewan.
Our Mom passed away peacefully on September 30, 2022 in Kindersley, Saskatchewan.
Bette was born in Loverna, Saskatchewan on February 12th, 1931 to Beth and Jack Allen. With short stays in Loverna and Smiley until moving to Brock in 1941, where her Dad was employed at Brock Hardware and Lumber.
Baking, there was always the smell of bread, buns, cinnamon buns, butter tarts ... just to name a few, no one ever went away hungry. All 10 school lunch bags were in a row by the front door, 2 years all went on the bus together. Imagine watching that bus drive out the lane with 8 hours of silence.
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* On January 1, 2023 the 2022 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.
Dated this 7th day of October, 2022.
If there was a sport Bette loved it - skating, curling, skiing, tobogganing, loving the outdoors! At the age of 16, Bette’s love of music and singing earned her a Bursary at QDS (Quappelle Dioscen Scool for Girls) in Regina where her grandmother was a teacher. She learned to enjoy tennis, and fine tuned her beautiful voice. After Graduating the RBC Bank was her calling, with stays in Plenty and Kerrobert. She dated a handsome farmer named Glen Strutt from Brock, whom she married on May 27, 1950 at Third Avenue United Church, Saskatoon. After combining that year Bette and Glen moved to Manson and Violet Strutt’s farm to build their beautiful and fulfilling life together. Over the next twelve years they were blessed with 10 Children. Together building a mixed farming operation consisting of horses, cows (Beef & Dairy) pigs, chickens, turkeys (Brock Annual Fowl Supper) even peacocks. With the size of the family, one can only imagine Bette’s vegetable garden. Before we could attend the Gymkhanas the garden had to be weeded.
Brock United Church was blessed with Bette’s maternal and musical talents, teaching Sunday School, leading the Childrens Choir, as well as the Brock Community Choir for OVER 50 years. Bette was summoned by many to sing for weddings, funerals, etc. Saturday night was bath night, then the whole family would pack in the station wagon with pillows and blankets, off to Kindersley to the Drive-in. Sewing kids clothes and picking up knitting were great accomplishments as well.
Travel memories included a month long bus trip to Florida, with many interesting stops, even a cruise which seasickness took over. Disneyland, Alaska, Vancouver, NWT, Jamaica being the setting for 80th Birthday, and celebrate she did, Penthouse, sight seeing, always was a favourite trip.
Mesa became a winter getaway where Bette found her passion for painting, which she has left an amazing collection. Many friendships made in those years became life long friendships, hosting a Saskatchewan weekend at the farm. The following years were focused on the beautification of the acreage, out went the corrals, bins, bales, and in with 300
Charlotte Helfrich, Administrator
trees planted to stage a golf course. Irrigation transformed the yard into an oasis, earning the Community in Blooms Award for Bette’s stunning Flowerbeds. A Rock Garden at the driveway bears the names of her Beloved Family ... over one hundred! In 2017 Caleb Village Retirement Complex became their new home, the amenities offered there made the transition from the farm much easier.
Bette touched so many lives, guaranteed her name comes up with many fond memories. May she Rest In Peace knowing her life was Complete.
Bette is predeceased by her loving husband Glen of 69 years, passing in September 2019; son Timothy John aged 9 years in December 1968; Grandson Dustin McConnell, age 17 yrs in July 2010; Grandson Owen Strutt, age 29 in September 2010. Survived by Children Alana (Mal) McConnell; Diane (Ron) McConnell; Art Strutt; Ken Strutt; Mike (Kelli) Strutt; Robin (Mel) Glencross; Nancy (George) Vanthyne; Marilyn (Byron) Helgason; 21 Grand Children, 47 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Granddaughter and brother Terry Allen. Memorial Donations can be made to the Brock Community Centre or Brock Cemetery.
Funeral Service were held on Friday October 7th at Brock Community Centre with Reverend Peter Strzelecki, Kindersley United Church officiating. Burial at Brock Cemetery following the Service.
Arrangements entrusted to Kindersley Community Funeral Home.
Jean Ella Dziuba
Born: March 16, 1927, in Youngstown, Alberta, to Earl and Ella Sutherland
Died: September 29, 2022, in Oyen, Alberta
She was predeceased by: Brother George and sister May, husband John, children Pauline, Jerry,
Lyla Marilyn Lee
May 22, 1946 - September 29, 2022
Lyla Marilyn (O’Malley) Lee was born on May 22, 1946, in the Cereal Hospital to Gladys Annie (Rude) Cameron and Sye O’Malley. Lyla had four sisters: Myrtle, Maureen, Kathy, Dawna; and two brothers:
Helen Alma Frances Thomson
Helen Alma Frances Thomson was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great
Tim, and Bruce and grandson Landry. She is survived by: Children Larry, Felix, Valerie, Francis and Pat, along with 19 grand and 22 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way!
Our loving mom grew up on her parent’s small farming homestead near Scotfield, Alberta. It was a tough life, but there was always love. Mom’s chores lead to a great appreciation of all living things. That included horses, milk cows, chickens, dogs and wild birds. Flow-
Danny and Terrance. She spent the first five years of her life on a farm two miles west of Chinook. After a brief stint in Hanna, the family returned to the Chinook area to take over the O’Malley farm.
Although it was a struggle for her parents to provide everyone with food, clothing, and school supplies, life was never boring. There was always an abundance of chores, from keeping chickens, cows, water to pump, coal to carry and much more. After the birth of her daughter, Marvella, in 1963, Lyla went on to complete high
grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world peacefully at the age of 92 at the Eatonia Oasis Living Care Home in Eatonia, SK. She was born August 13, 1930 to Daisy and Norman Stewart, the youngest of five children. She married her high school sweetheart Robert (Bud) Thomson August 4, 1951. They were happily married for 63 years. Together they had four children: Heather (Brian) Nor-
ers were also one of her favourites. Mom was very quiet, but her love could be seen through hugs, her poetry, stories and drawings. She started writing, under a pen name, in her teenage years. Mom would, at times, send away her favourite poems to be published in books. This continued for decades whenever she could find a quiet moment. Mom’s excellent cooking was another way of showing her love. And she always had a captive audience who loved to eat!
Mom always had a
school and university in September 1966. She started her first teaching assignment in Calgary and would later move to Oyen to continue teaching there.
She married Gordon Wright in July 1967. A second daughter, Marilyn, was born on December 25, 1967, followed by a son, Carmen, on November 24, 1969.
Lyla and Gordon separated, with Lyla returning to Calgary with the kids in 1972 to complete her Bachelor of Education degree and continue teaching in Calgary until retiring in 2005. Later, Lyla married Arnold Lee in
ris, Norma-Jean (Jack) Burns, Bill (Sharon) Thomson, and Gordon (Lynn) Thomson. Both Helen and Bud’s legacies will continue through 13 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.
Helen lived life to the fullest. She was a farm wife and mother, active community member, and faithful servant of the United Church. Her greatest talent was music, a gift which she shared with many for over 62 years.
good sense of humour. It was likely influenced by her big brother, who always included her in his new tricks, games and fun photographs. Does anyone remember the “Dog Days Coming” photo set into a newspaper article? Hilarious! Mom also liked to read during quiet times of the day. Her favourites were short real-life stories of romance and mystery – often found in Readers Digest. One of Mom’s favourite pastimes was doing crossword puzzles.
Our family started when Dad married the
1975 and divorced in 1997.
Lyla enjoyed travelling before and after retirement in 2005. There were trips to Italy, Slovenia, and Egypt to visit Marilyn and her granddaughters. She also visited Peru to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu. Her favourite trip was when she and her oldest granddaughter, Dallas, travelled around the Republic of Ireland.
Following her retirement from teaching, Lyla continued to live in Calgary. She enjoyed working in her yard, golfing, line dancing, and volunteering as a White
She was predeceased by her husband, her parents, and siblings Harold, Annabel, Samuel and William.
A celebration of Helen’s Life took place October 1, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the Alsask Community Hall. Bill Thomson officiated the service. Eulogists were Norma-Jean Burns and Heather Norris, and Gordon Thomson was the reader. Special Music was provided by the band “Paydirt”.
beautiful “farmer’s daughter” from next door. The farming life continued for a short time, followed by a move to Youngstown, where railroad section crew work began. From there, our family life continued in Benton, and we finally settled in Oyen. Mom may have been small in stature, but she was a gentle giant to us – her children. A mother of nine – Wow! How strong do you have to be to take that on? How much love can one person have to share? Mom was gentle, kind, quiet and
Hatter at the Calgary airport. Unfortunately, Lyla was diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia in 2016. With that came the selling of her home and moving into The Manor Village retirement home, followed by the Silverado Creek Seniors Community, where she resided until her passing.
Lyla passed away on September 28, 2022. Lyla is survived by daughters Marvella (Greg), Marilyn (Tim), son Carmen; sisters Myrtle, Maureen, Kathy (Stan), Dawna (Wolfgang); grandchildren Dallas (Mark), Nadeane (Zach), Shawn (Jannie), Samantha
Honorary Pallbearers were all that knew and loved her.
Donations in Helen’s memory can be directed to Eatonia Oasis Living Inc. Box
loving to us all. She was very strong. Growing up, we kids were always underfoot and mostly in the kitchen. It and Mom made up the centre of our universe. She was a beautiful human being. We will dearly miss her but never forget her.
Arrangements in the care of MacLean’s Funeral Home in Oyen, AB. To send condolences, please visit ofsmacleans.com
A private service took place on Friday, October 7, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oyen.
(Kyle), Rebecca (Joel), Raylee (Adam), Taryn (Kody), Cassidy (Alex), Tyler (Andrew), Erica, Kayne; and greatgrandchildren Emsley, Sophie, Oliver, Wes and Wyatt. Lyla was predeceased by her father Sye (1960); mother Gladys (2004); and brothers Terrance (1969) and Danny (1979).
A private service was held on Wednesday, October 5, in Oyen, AB Funeral arrangements in the care of MacLean’s Funeral Home in Oyen, AB If you wish to leave condolences, please visit ofsmacleans.com
217 Eatonia, SK. S0L 0Y0 where she was treated with dignity and respect to the end. Donations can also be made to the charity of your choice.
FREE groceries through the
We are excited to tell you about a new program in Kindersley called FoodMesh, a collaboration between Kindersley Christian Fellowship and Buy-Low Foods. This program makes free groceries available to individuals in need by collecting surplus food and groceries from local stores.
Please see the details below on how you can access this program and get free groceries. Everyone is welcome and this program is operating every week.
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.
* 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
Tuesday, October 11
• Cereal Monthly Fire Training & Meeting 7:00 PM at the Fire Hall.
Tuesday, November 1
• CAA Annual General Meeting 7:30 PM at the CJ Peacock Centre 415 Main Street.
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.
EATONIA
Saturday, October 22
• Eatonia & District Chamber of Commerce Fall Trade Show 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Saturday, November 5
• United Church Women Silent Auction at Eatonia United Church from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Watch for more details.
Friday, November 11 & Saturday, November 12
• Eatonia & District Recreation Board presents Ice Breaker 3 on 3 Tournament at the Eatonia Arena. $40 / player (Ages 18+). Calcutta Friday night. Bar & Kitchen Open. Draft Picks. Games starting Saturday. Call 306-460-7130 or eatoniaec@sasktel.net for more info.
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, October 11
• AGM Kindersley & District Arts Council 7:00 PM Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Everyone welcome. Saturday, October 15
• Duck’s Unlimited Annual Banquet. Contact Sherry Casswell at 306-460-6708 for info.
• Kindersley Skating Club upcoming seminar with Katelyn Osmond.
Sunday, October 16
• Kindersley Minor Sports AGM 7:00 PM at the West Central Events Centre (Curling Rink Lounge)
Tuesday, October 18
• SCC Annual General Meeting Kindersley Composite School at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MAJOR
Sunday, October 23
• Major’s Hands at Work Fall Supper will be in the Major Centennial Hall from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Take out available.
Saturday, October 29
• CWL Fall Fair in the Major Centennial Hall from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Entry is $2.00. Lunch is available for purchase. Tables are $20. Contact Aimee at 306-5356935.
NEW BRIGDEN
Saturday, October 22
• Ladies Night “Cheaper Than Therapy” watch for more info.
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, October 12
• Floor Curling to commence at the Oyen & District Senior Citizens Association Centre 1:00 pm. To register please contact Heather White 403-664-3854 or Jessie Battrum 403-664-2515 or drop in to the Centre that day.
• Badlands Badgers vs Neutral Hills 4:00 PM Saturday, October 15
• Oktoberfest at the Oyen Crossroads Centre. $20/ person. Doors open at 8:00 PM. Free product tate testing 8:00 - 9:30 PM. Join in for an after harvest good time full of socializing and dancing.
Friday, October 28
• FCSS Annual Halloween Family Dance 7:00 - 10:00 PM at the Oyen Legion. Snacks will be provided. Sunday, October 30
• Turkey Supper at the Oyen Legion Hall 5:30 PM. $15 / plate. $50 / family. All our welcome!
November 4-6
• Oyen & District Curling Club “Start Up Open Spiel.” Call Riley 403-664-9594.
Saturday, November 26
• The BCAS Oyen & District Farmer’s Market 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Friday, December 2
• Badlands Badgers presents Dancing With The Stars at the Oyen Legion Hall. Saturday, December 3
• Oyen & District Curling Club “Doubles Spiel.” Call Jerry 403-664-6001.
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.
SIBBALD
Saturday, October 29
• Halloween in Sibbald! Masquerade Ball & Live Band “The Prairie Dogz.” $20 at the door with a costume. $30 with no costume. Doors open at 8:30 PM. Band starts at 9:00 PM. Bar open at 9:00 PM. No minors. ID required.
SMILEY
Sunday, October 23
• Smiley United Church Fowl Supper 5:00 - 7:00 PM Smiley Community Hall. Everyone welcome.
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.
