APRIL 27 - MAY 3
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BURSTALL
SATURDAY, MAY 10
• Burstall Bordertown Lions Club will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast and a presentation from the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter at the Community Hall. Doors open at 8:30 AM. Presentation at 10 AM. For a Wish List for the shelter, please call/text Gail at 639-998-1192. Everyone welcome.
EATONIA
- Every Thursday from 11:30 AM -1:30 PM come to the Eatonia Library for puzzles, visiting and grab your books for the week!
- Check out our TOPS Chapter … it’s free to try! Every Wednesday. Weigh in: 5:45 PM. Meeting: 6:00 PM at the EOL Meeting Room. Contact Mila 306-480-2035.
- Eatonia & District Recreation Soccer Season starts April 30th. Contact Charity for more info at eatoniarec@sasktel.net or call 306-460-7130.
ESTON
SATURDAY, MAY 10
• Eston 95 Lions Walk For Guide Dogs. More information to follow.
THURSDAY, MAY 22
• ‘Inspirational Paintings’ artshow by artist Audrey McEvoy to be held at the Heritage Gallery at the Prairie West Historical Centre. Opening reception at 7:00 PM. Come and meet the artist.
- Eston Wheatland Centre Chase the AceDraws every Wednesday at the Centre. Ticket sales 4-7 PM. Draw at 7:30 PM. See our Facebook page for details. Lic#LR240086
- Wheatland Centre Potluck Supper fourth Friday of each month 6:00 PM. $5.00. Bring your own utensils. Coffee & tea provided.
- Wheatland Centre Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM. Regular Bingo plus Bonanza, 50/50 Draw. Must be 14 years of age. Call 306-962-7117 (ask for Linda) for more info.
- Drop-In Basketball Thursdays 7:30-9:30 PM at ECS Gym. Minimum 12 years of age. No charge. Contact Jesse to be added to a group text for the program 306-583-9087.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Goodrich” 4:00 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door.
• The Road Hammers and Julian Austin at the West Central Events Centre. Tickets available at Ticketmaster or the Town of Kindersley office.
THURSDAY, MAY 1
• Kindersley & District Arts Council presents “The Misery Mountain Boys” 7:30 PM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
• 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Kindersley Composite School.
SUNDAY, MAY 4
• West Central Abilities Inc. “Cash Bingo Fundraiser” at the Elks Hall. Doors open at noon. Early Bird at 12:30 PM. Regular games start at 1:00 PM.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
• Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway Show & Shine
- Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 1:30 PM at 401 - 4th Ave West (New Life Church). Everyone welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-4634514.
- Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.
- Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-463-4210.
- PickleBall Indoor Season meets Sunday & Wednesday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM at Elizabeth Middle School gym. Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. More info call Teresa Knight 306460-7304.
- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues. Monday, Wednes-
day, Friday 10:00 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.
- 365 Kindersley Air Cadets meet Thursday evenings at the Kindersley Museum. No charge to be a member, youth ages 12-18, must be a Canadian resident. Contact Ian Kehrer via text at 306-460-0057 or Sheila Kehrer via text 306604-9044. Come Fly With Us!
• Every Saturday: Mom N Tots Morning 10:00 - 10:30 AM at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Registration required: Kindersleymusic@outlook.com
• Every Tuesday: Community Badminton 6:30 - 9:00 PM at Westberry School. Everybody welcome.
LEADER
MONDAY, APRIL 28
• Soup & Bun Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. Cost is $8.00. Held the 4th Monday of the month.
- Cards & Coffee. Come out and play cards! Every Tuesday afternoon 2:00-4:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. No cost.
MAJOR
SATURDAY, MAY 24
• Community Garage Sale 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. $20/table or street space. Major Hall & Centre Street. Contact Janice 306-834-8180 to book your space or table.
- MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2:004:00 PM. Contact Gail Wiebe for more information 306-834-7068.
PLENTY
SATURDAY, MAY 3
• Plenty’s 6th Annual Quilt Show “Stitching Together, a Community” 10-4 PM at the Plenty United Church. Admission by donation. Luncheon served from 11:30 - 1:00 PM in the church basement. Featuring quilts by local quilt makers and special exhibits including our group quilt challenge and artwork by local artists. Special opening address at 11:00 AM by Carol Schmold.
ber 22) Traveling- and career-related energy is strong in your aspect. Perhaps your job will take you to someplace exotic, or you might be setting up meetings with potential clients or employers. Whatever it is, good luck!
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A seemingly stalled romantic situation could benefit from your reassurance that you want this relationship to work. And if you do, use a tad more of your irresistible Arian charm!
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Someone might use deception to try to push you into making a decision that you’re not fully comfortable with. But your keen Scorpio senses should keep you alert to any such attempt.
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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Going to new places and meeting new people appeals to both the Taurean’s romantic and practical side. After all, you never can tell where these new contacts will take you, right?
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A career-changing opportunity that didn’t work out when you first considered it could come up again. But this time, remember that you have more to offer and act accordingly.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) There could be some tensions in relationships — domestic or workaday. But a calm approach that doesn’t raise anger levels and a frank discussion will soon resolve the problem.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good idea to begin preparing for a career change that you’ve been thinking about for a while. Start to sharpen your skills and expand your background to be ready when it calls.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Bless the Virgo skepticism that has kept you from falling into traps that others seem to rush into. But you might want to give a new possibility the benefit of the doubt, at least on a trial basis.
LIBRA (September 23 to Octo-
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Romance dominates this week when Cupid shafts the Archer for a change. Positive things are also happening in the workplace. Expect important news to arrive by the week’s end.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Anyone trying to bully the Sea Goat — whether it involves a personal or professional matter — will learn a painful lesson. Others will also benefit from the Goat’s strong example.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Congratulations! With things going the way they are, you should be able to spare some time and take a break from your hectic schedule for some well-earned fun and games.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your sharp Piscean intuition should be able to uncover the true agendas of those who might be trying to catch the Fish in one of their schemes.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your flair for innovative art and design keeps you at least a step ahead of most everyone else. You’re a visionary!
-- Delhi, India’s “Potty Badmash,” a 27-year-old pickpocket named Deepak, was finally arrested on March 24, The Times of India reported. Deepak is famous for committing thefts and knife-related crimes, then soiling his pants, creating a stench so terrible that it kept officers away from him. This time, however, they armed themselves with gloves and masks. “Team gave him chase and pinned him down,” said an officer. “As expected, Deepak deployed his famous ‘filth plan’ but the officers ... thwarted his last-ditch effort and took him in custody.” When they searched him, they found a knife, which Deepak described as his “lucky charm.” During questioning he admitted to multiple mobile phone thefts and other crimes.
The Aristocrats!
-- Prince Laurent, 61, of Belgium, lost a court battle on April 7 in which he argued that he should receive social security benefits from the government, The Guardian reported. The prince argued that his work entitled him to the same support received by entrepreneurs, and that he was arguing over “principle” rather than money. But he was quick to point out medical costs and his concerns over his family’s well-being to the court. However, the court ruled that his duties were more akin to the civil service, which is not covered by social security. Laurent received about $426,000 last year and lives in his home rent-free.
-- Crush Comics in California’s Castro Valley was burglarized on March 22, CBS News reported. The thief took a display of the store’s most valuable com-
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ic books, said owner Josh Hunter. He figured they were gone for good, but then, just 12 hours later, one of his employees stumbled upon an eBay listing for a very specific comic book from the store. “I’m just going to buy that and see what happens,” Hunter said. When he got the seller’s name and address, he searched on Instagram and saw the burglar’s offer to buy, sell or trade Lego sets. Next, Hunter called another comic shop and a toy store that had also been broken into and shared his findings. When the sleuths turned their results over to police, Alameda County Sheriff’s officers served a search warrant at the home of Noorullah Amiri, 29, of Livermore, where they found tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of comic books, collectibles and Lego sets. Amiri was taken into custody on March 27.
-- In December 2022, Mark Lucas, owner of HCS Furniture in Buckinghamshire, England, parked his 6-month-old work van in a stacked car park in central London, the BBC reported. It’s still there. In this type of structure, mechanical platforms and lifts are used to stack the cars on top of each other, saving space. When Lucas went to retrieve the electric van, he was told he couldn’t because “the stacking system had malfunctioned.” He and his co-owner, Steve Davies, rented another van, which they thought would be a temporary fix, but after a couple of years, “we gave the hire van back and took out another loan to buy a second van,” Davies said. In January 2024, Lucas was told the garage repairs were unlikely to happen before May 2024, but losses would be recoverable from the responsible party. But the partners can’t claim losses until the van is freed. “While we’re trying to grow the business, we can’t because we have all this,” Lucas said.
Winter can be tough on your home, business and vehicle. As the snow melts and the sun shines brighter, here’s your Spring Glass & Exterior Checklist to keep everything in top shape:
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Here’s a switch for you: substantially more money was spent on exploration licences in the Kindersley area than on petroleum and natural gas leases, according to the Government of Saskatchewan’s Crown oil and natural gas public offering held on Tuesday, April 1.
That offering raised $11,983,131 for the province, with all four bid areas – Estevan, Kindersley, Lloydminster and Swift Current – generating revenue.
A total of $1,545,576 was raised from five exploration licences sold in the Kindersley area. Those licences totalled 11,469 hectares, and averaged $135 per hectare. Every licence posted in the area sold. In comparison, two leases were posted, but just one sold for $1169,735 for 261 hectares. The bonus bid was $651 per hectare for that lease.
Province-wide, the Ministry of Energy and Resources posted 54 parcels for sale, of which 47 received acceptable bids, covering an area of 22,341 hectares.
The Estevan area generated the largest share of the revenue, bringing in $8,574,010 for 26 leases with 3,838 hectares out of 30 posted totalling 4,359 hectares. There were two exploration licences sold of four posted. The two licences covered an area of 2,064 hectares out of 3,3998 hectares posted.
The bonus in the Estevan area came in at an average of an average of $1,453 per hectare. This compares to $2,747,969, an average of $1,631/ hectare at the last offering.
Synergy Land Services Ltd. made the highest bid and dollars-per-hectare bid for a parcel – $1,533,772, or $6,759 per hectare – for a 227 hectare lease in the Estevan area, southeast of Lampman.
Elk Run Resources Ltd. had the highest bid for an exploration licence, offering $856,917, or $172 per hectare, for a 4,991 hectare licence southwest of Eatonia in the Kindersley area.
Metropolitan Resources Inc. offered the highest dollars-per-hectare bid for an exploration licence, bidding $715 per hectare for a total of $833,157 on a 1,165 hectare licence in the Lloydminster Area, southeast of Maidstone.
The one lease awarded in this area received a bid of $169,735, an average of $651 per hectare. This 261 hectare lease was awarded to Millennium Land (222) Ltd. and is located 25 kilometres northwest of Major, adjacent to the Court West Bakken Sand Oil Pool.
Overall, the Kindersley area generated $1,715,311 in revenue.
The total bonus received in this area was $1,244,043, an average of $387 per hectare. This compares to $156,195, an average of $193 per hectare, at the last offering.
The highest bonus bid and highest dollars per hectare received on a lease in this area is $96,582, an average of $372 per hectare. This 259 hectare lease was awarded to Durham Creek Energy Ltd. and is located 13 kilometres southeast of Neilburg.
The lone exploration licence posted in this area received a bid of $833,157, an average of $715 per hectare. This 1,165 hectare licence was awarded to Metropolitan Resources Inc. and is located 20 kilometres southeast of Maidstone, adjacent to the Carruthers Cummings Sand Oil Pool.
Swift
In the Swift Current area, bidding generated a total of $449,768 in revenue, with Saturn Oil and Gas Inc. making the highest offer, $371,644. This is the first of six oil and gas public offerings for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
* Over the course of her 63-year reign, Britain’s Queen Victoria survived no fewer than eight assassination attempts.
* Like humans, male kangaroos flex their biceps to impress females.
* The word “sock” comes from the Latin word “soccus” -- a loose-fitting slipper worn by Roman comic actors.
* In Europe, nickel is banned in all alloys for widespread allergy reasons.
* Studies have suggested that gifted people often have bad handwriting because their brains work faster than their hands.
* The New York Times predicted that humans wouldn’t be able to fly for at least a million years ... in 1903, the same year as the Wright brothers’ first manned flight.
* Alexandre Dumas used a particular shade of blue paper on which to write his fiction. For poetry, he used yellow paper, and his articles were penned on pink paper. Once, he ran out of blue paper and had to use a cream-colored pad instead, which he believed had a negative impact on that work of fiction.
* The first American alarm clock was invented in Concord, New Hampshire, in 1787 by Levi Hutchins. It was never patented and rang only at one time, 4 a.m., to rouse him for work.
* Raspberries are a member of the rose family.
* Despite creating some of the most legendary guitars in the world, LEO Fender, the founder of Fender, Music Man and G&L Guitars, couldn’t actually play the instrument.
* The pressure in a champagne bottle is three times higher than that of a car tire.
* When in danger, a hairy frog will break its own bones in order to create claws that it pushes through its skin to scratch a predator.
Thought for the Day: “The service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” -- Muhammad Ali
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Belitski Contracting Ltd.
Best Western Plus Kindersley Hotel
Big Sky Steel Fabricators (2002) Ltd.
Big Valley Sales
Bow-Way Electric
Brock Oil Ltd. (Red Sky Resources)
Bumper to Bumper
Canalta Kindersley
Carl’s Mobile Welding
Dennis’ Welding Ltd.
Energy Dodge
Family Oilfield Services Ltd.
Fountain Tire (Kindersley)
Full Tilt Holdings
Get A Grip Tire and Performance
Good To Go Rentals
Good To Go Trucking
GPE Fluids Management
Great Plains College
H & G Motel
Holland’s Hot Oiling
Insight Sign & Decal
Integra Tire
Jettco Trucking & Construction
J & H Rentals Ltd.
Jorann Safety
Kindersley Auto Value
Kindersley Bearing
Kindersley Inn
Kindersley Machine Services
Kodiak Sand & Gravel
Kyote Energy Services
Lufkin Downhole Pumps
Matrix Solutions Inc.
Mayhem Mechanical Ltd.
McKinnon Oilfield Ltd.
Merrington Safety
Mid Plains Diesel Ltd.
Mustang Safety Services Ltd.
Nova Inn Kindersley
OK Tire Luseland
Prairie Cresting Company
Pro-Plus Sales & Rentals
Reinbold Electric Ltd.
Riverview Safety and First Aid
Safety Evolution
Sequel Energy Services
Shh... It Happens Septic Service
Sim-Con Oilfield Equipment Ltd.
Smith Torch Repair and Sales
Tarnes Electric Ltd.
TGB Industries Inc.
Tirecraft Dodsland
Weese Electric Ltd.
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Get help with substance abuse.
Monday: Kindersley AA Meeting
8:00 PM, Legion Hall, 118 - 2nd Avenue East AA Upstairs, Alanon Downstairs
Tuesday: Brock AA Meeting
8:00 PM, Vesper Club, 1st Avenue North
Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting
8:00 PM, Leader United Church, 1st St. W.
Wednesday: Eston AA Meeting
8 PM, St. Andrew’s United Church, 1st St. W.
Friday: Kindersley AA Meeting
8:00 PM, Lutheran Church, 807 - 3rd Ave. W.
Tuesday: Kindersley NA Meeting
7:30 PM, 113 Main Street
Outdoors, At heights, Confined spaces, Dangerous, Wet/damp, Noisy, Hot, Cold/refrigerated Work setting: Staff accommodation available. Various locations.
Tasks: Drive trucks to transport materials and well service equipment Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Standard First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Overtime required
Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability: Team player
Health benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits, Life insurance
Other benefits: On-site housing options
Group Fitness Classes with Dawn Zbytovsky Bender Balls, Weights, Resistance Bands, Barre, Matwork, Walking, Chair Yoga, Kettlebells, Broomsticks, Pilates
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:15-6:00 PM at New Life Church Hall 10 classes / $120
The R.M. of Newcombe No. 260, with office/shop located in Glidden, SK is currently seeking applications for a seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator The RM offers competitive wages and benefits (health, dental, & vision care, disability insurance, and pension plan).
Successful applicants will:
Be willing to work 40-50 hours per week, during peak season
Be willing to operate heavy equipment as required (grader/snowplow, tractor/mower/rock picker, payloader, gravel truck/trailer, etc)
Have knowledge in maintaining and repairing roads
Be able to work under direction of the Supervisor, and work well with other employees
Be able to work independently and with minimal supervision Be physically able to complete laboured tasks when required Be willing to perform other duties as required (ie. maintenance to municipal buildings, culvert installation, sign installation, etc.)
Be able to perform maintenance to machinery and equipment
Be safety-conscious and pay attention to detail
A driver’s abstract (a Class 1A driver’s licence would be a definite asset) as well as a criminal records check will be required for those candidates who are called to an interview.
Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates have filled the position(s). Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please apply by sending a resume that includes work experience (including types of equipment operated), proof of education/training/certification, and reliable references to:
R.M. of Newcombe No. 260 Box 40
Glidden, SK S0L 1H0
Phone: 306-463-3338
Fax: 306-463-4748
Email: info@rmnewcombe.ca
• On May 5, 1945, Elsie Mitchell and five neighborhood children were killed while attempting to drag a Japanese balloon out of the woods. The balloon was armed and exploded soon after they began tinkering with it. They were the only known American civilians to be killed in the continental United States during World War II.
• On May 6, 2013, Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus were rescued from a Cleveland, Ohio, house where they’d been held captive for years by their abductor, Ariel Castro. Also rescued from the house was Berry’s 6-year-old daughter, who was fathered by Castro.
• On May 7, 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony premiered in Vienna even as the composer was suffering from severe hearing loss. The performance earned him five standing ovations and also caused a stir with its use of voices during “Ode to Joy” in its final movement.
• On May 8, 1886, the first-ever serving of Coca-Cola, created by Dr. John Pemberton, advertised as a health tonic and originally including coca leaf extract, made its debut at Jacob’s Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. While it originally sold at the rate of about nine glasses per day, by its 50th anniversary it had become an American icon.
• On May 9, 1671, Thomas “Colonel” Blood, disguised as a priest, was captured while attempting to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. Remarkably, King Charles II was impressed enough by Blood’s nerve that he restored the would-be thief’s Irish estates and even made him a member of the royal court, with an annual pension.
• On May 10, 1970, Boston Bruins star Bobby Orr slipped the winning goal past St. Louis Blues goaltender Glenn Hall during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final, then leaped into the air before landing flat and sliding into the embrace of his teammates — a moment immortalized by photographer Ray Lussier, whose image remains one of the most famous sports photographs in history.
• On May 11, 1987, Klaus Barbie, former Nazi Gestapo chief of Germanoccupied Lyon, France, went on trial in Lyon and was charged with 177 crimes against humanity. Convicted two months later, he died of cancer in a prison hospital in 1991. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
a qualified Administrator
The RM of Newcombe No. 260 is situated in west central Saskatchewan and borders the Saskatchewan River to the south. The municipal office/shop is in Glidden, which is a short drive to the nearby communities of Kindersley, Eston, and Eatonia. The RM of Newcombe No. 260 is rooted in agriculture and has a population of 356 which encompasses 11.5 townships including 2 unorganized hamlets, 2 Hutterite colonies, a community pasture, a transload facility, irrigation development, and some oil and gas activity.
Reporting directly to Council, the Administrator is responsible for the operations of the municipality in accordance with provincial legislation and the bylaws and policies set by the Council. The Administrator is the liaison between the council, staff, and the public and is responsible for providing effective administrative leadership in a professional manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:
Prepares and organizes required materials for the monthly council meetings including agendas, minutes, resolutions, bylaws, bank reconciliations, statement of financial activities, list of accounts for approval, correspondence, and delegations.
Prepares the annual operating and capital budget and engages in strategic and operational planning processes with the council and council committees.
Completes day to day accounting procedures including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, receipting, and bank deposits.
Administers the taxation process including property assessment, levying, tax collections, tax enforcement, and changes of ownership.
Ensures that all bylaws, policies and programs of the municipality are implemented, monitored, evaluated, and communicated back to council. Some of these include zoning and building bylaws, pest control program, dust control program, waste disposal and recycling program, safety and training programs, emergency measures organization, and the hail insurance program, to name a few.
Procures goods and services as required via SaskTenders.
Liaises with various government agencies for grant applications, funding agreements, community planning, etc.
Manages municipal election procedures in accordance with legislation and promotes governance training for Council, as required.
Manages human resources including participation in hiring, interviewing, layoffs, and dismissals. Attends professional development events and reports back to council.
Performs general office duties, including procurement of supplies, filing, record retention, and mapping.
Provides exemplary customer service and communication to the public via telephone, email, written communications, and social media.
Certificate in Local Government Administration or equivalent
Minimum Rural Class “C” Certificate
Experience with MuniSoft software including Tax, Receipting, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Hail, and PubWorks
Technical aptitude with strong understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel
Strong communication, management, organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and human relations skills
Ability to effectively handle written correspondence
Ability to organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
Discretion with matters pertaining to confidentiality
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently under strict timelines as well as in a team environment
Must be bondable and eligible to be a member of the RMAA
Strong customer service skills with an approachable and outgoing personality
The RM of Newcombe No. 260 offers a competitive salary that reflects level of experience and a comprehensive benefit package including extended health and dental, vision care, short-term and long-term disability, and participation in the municipal employees’ pension plan.
Candidates seeking a rewarding career opportunity are invited to apply in-person, by mail, or email. The application shall include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume outlining relevant qualifications, work experience, and credible references; 3) proof of education/certification. All applications will be treated with confidentiality. Council thanks all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The application period will remain open until the position is filled.
R.M. of Newcombe No. 260 Box 40
Glidden, SK S0L 1H0
Email: info@rmnewcombe.ca
Phone: 306-463-3338
Fax: 306-463-4748
Q:What is Josh Holloway from “Lost” doing these days? I haven’t seen him in anything since the show ended. — D.I.
A:WhileSawyer on “Lost” is probably Josh Holloway’s most memorable role, he’s far from retired. CBS had high hopes that “Intelligence,” his first series after “Lost” ended, would be a surefire fit, but it was canceled after one season. He followed it with the sci-fi drama “Colony” on the USA Network, which was a modest hit with three seasons’ worth of episodes. But he wouldn’t have another hit until “Yellowstone,” where he’d play a hedge-fund manager in season three.
Holloway currently has two upcoming projects. First up is the series “Duster” from “Lost” creator J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan (“Shameless”), where he plays a “gutsy getaway driver for a growing crime syndicate.” Set in the 1970s, it co-stars Rachel Hilson (“This Is Us”) and premieres on Max on May 15.
He’ll follow this with the film “Flint,” which is based on the classic Western novel by Louis L’Amour that is set in the 1860s. Holloway has long been trying to bring the late author’s famed book to the big screen, and it looks like it’s finally happening.
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I saw that singer Jelly Roll has lost a lot of weight and is planning on running a marathon. How has he accomplished his goal? — S.T.
A:Born Jason Bradley DeFord, Jelly Roll was given his nickname by his mother as a kid, but he actually prefers his friends to just call him “Jelly.” He’s overcome a troubled time in his life where he was addicted to drugs and served time in prison. He’s now clean and living a healthy lifestyle, and he boasts an almost 200-pound weight loss. He hopes to lose another 100 pounds so that he can join his wife in a skydiving adventure next year. He’s also training for a half-marathon.
He hasn’t publicly attributed his weight loss to surgery or GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, but he does have a personal chef and a nutrition coach. The
charismatic singer is currently serving as “American Idol’s” first Artist in Residence, where his infectious enthusiasm is put to great use by mentoring young talent. ***
Q:How is the new daytime soap “Beyond the Gates” doing with its ratings? Do you think this could pave the way for more soaps in the future? — K.W.
A:“Beyond the Gates” is CBS’s first new daytime drama to debut in 25 years, and it’s done surprisingly well. The newbie is neck-and-neck with its time-slot competitor, ABC’s “General Hospital,” in the ratings race since it premiered, but it is far from achieving the numbers that CBS’s “The Young and the Restless” achieves week after week.
Most importantly, “BTG” draws a significantly bigger audience than “The Talk,” which was the daytime talk show that it replaced. As for whether there will be more afternoon stories developed by television networks in the future, we’ll just have to wait and see!
Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.
The smell and taste of freshly popped popcorn makes me think of good times with the people I enjoy. The recent “March Madness” get-togethers just wouldn’t have been complete if we hadn’t passed the popcorn between jump shots.
Popcorn is definitely an instant crowd-pleaser, and our longtime family friend, Geneva Johnson, knows it best. When we arrived at her lake cabin to spend a weekend with other adults and kids, she greeted us at the front door with a giant bowl of popcorn in her outstretched arms. The bigger the bowl, the better, as far as she was concerned!
Here’s an easy recipe to spice up basic popcorn for when your friends stop by:
SOUTHWEST PARTY POPCORN
— 10 cups popped popcorn — 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
— 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese — 3-2-1 popcorn flavoring to taste (see recipe below), or taco seasoning mix — 10-ounce package tortilla chips
— 1 tablespoon chopped scallions
— 1 cup salsa
Let’s get started: Spread popcorn into an 11-by-13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle
3-2-1 flavoring and cheese onto the popcorn. Place tortilla chips around the popcorn at edges of baking dish.
Bake in oven at 350 F for 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped scallions, set a bowl of salsa in center of dish, and serve. Dip chips one at a time in the salsa, then scoop up the spicy, cheesy popcorn.
Cook’s Tip: Make a mold for the salsa bowl by pressing the bowl into the popcorn inside the baking dish. Remove the bowl before placing the baking dish in the oven.
3-2-1
— 3 tablespoons white cheddar cheese powder
— 2 tablespoons chili powder — 1 tablespoon cumin powder
Combine the ingredients and pour into a clean spice jar. Make your own family label and attach to the jar.
Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun. Find more to nourish and delight you at www.donnaerickson.com.
Thursday evenings 7:00 PM at the Kindersley & District Plains Museum No charge to be a member (youth ages 12-18). Must be a Canadian resident. Contact Ian Kehrer via text at 306-460-0057 or Sheila Kehrer via text at 306-604-9044.
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Would you like to run your own licensed daycare home business but don’t want the clutter in your own home or to perform the renovations needed to get licensed?
The community of Coleville has a home ready for lease to an individual qualified to become a licensed daycare home operator. All utilities except phone/internet/tv are included in the monthly lease amount at a very reasonable rate. Child sized shelving, tables and chairs, high chairs, crib, sleeping cots, toys and more are already in the house. The home would qualify to run up to 12 spaces with a helper. The home has been renovated to pass the Fire and Heating Inspection. We are looking for a candidate with ECE Level One or experience in childcare and willing to obtain Level One. Candidate must be confident in running their own business. Candidate must be willing to implement an engaging program for the children in their care.
Candidate must respect the work, time and money the community has put into the home to get it set up properly. The Daycare Property Committee will continue to maintain the normal upkeep of the physical property.
There are several start up grants available through the Government of Saskatchewan to assist with licensing costs. Candidate is required to carry $5 million in liability insurance and pass all record checks. Candidate must be licensed or almost licensed at the end of a three month period.
If you or you and a helper are interested in checking into the opportunity, please contact Kathy Sproule at 306-460-8320 and forward a resume to colevillecef@gmail.com