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Kids go shopping at community Santa’s Hut programs It’s that time of year when people are busy Christmas shopping, and that includes young shoppers.

Thanks to the West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre Inc, children in Kindersley, Eston, Marengo, and Coleville enjoy shopping at Santa’s Hut in their respective communities.

Monica Shields, Admin Triage Coordinator at the Crisis Centre, said the three surrounding communities operate self-sufficiently under the umbrella of the Crisis Centre. “They work hard to spread the joy of Christmas shopping to the youngsters in our satellite towns and villages while raising donated funds for the programming we provide throughout the year,” she explained.

Children in those communities were able to get a head start on their Christmas shopping. The fun began on Monday, December 2nd, at Eston when Santa’s Hut coordinators Joni McLean and Amanda Lonnberg welcomed preschool and kindergarten kids to shop before the school-aged children came through their doors.

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Young shoppers were busy Christmas shopping at Santa’s Hut at Rossville School in Coleville on Saturday, December 7th. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN Marengo the following Thursday morning at Westcliffe School. Children were busy shopping for their dads, moms, grandparents and siblings.

Children from the community of Coleville did their shopping on Saturday, thanks to the efforts of volunteer coordinator Joleen Scheible. All proceeds from the Santa’s Hut program go to the Crisis Centre.

Meanwhile, Chelsea Omness has efficiently taken over the Santa’s Hut Program in Kindersley. Kids in Kindersley will have to wait until December 17th to do their shopping at the Kindersley Mall, where they’ll be assisted by some of Santa’s helpers. Players from the Kindersley Klippers volunteer to help the kids do their Christmas shopping.

“I think the kids are just as excited to see the hockey guys as they are to shop,” Monica said. “The Kindersley Klippers team is always a valuable supporter of the Santa Hut initiative. They host the yearly teddy bear toss game and bring the toys, stuffies and cash donated during the evening.”

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Kinley Hildebrandt has waited four years for her wish to come true, but it has been worth the wait. The Makea-Wish Foundation received Kinley’s wish in August 2020; however, she and her family realized they would have to wait at least a year until the restrictions had passed.

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Faith communities are the backbone of many charities

BY JOAN JANZEN

No doubt there would be a gaping hole without the faith community who help those in need in our communities.

It’s the season for giving, and kids have their lists ready. One parent said that every year, her son asks for a Costco-size box of hot pockets, and his grandparents happily oblige.

Another mom said her four-year-old daughter asked for two things: a green present with a yellow star and a box of Raisin Bran. “So I bought her a box of Raisin Bran, wrapped it in green paper, and made a yellow star to put on it,” her mom said. “You would have thought she won the lottery, she was so happy.”

Sometimes, it doesn’t take much to make people happy, and this is the season where many charities are doing their best to do just that. December is also acknowledged as Christian Heritage Month in over 40 cities and municipalities across Canada, a time to recognize the contribution of faith communities.

Many charities are provided by churches throughout Canada. “No doubt there would be a gaping hole without the faith community who help those in need in our communities,” Faytene Grasseschi from Faytene TV observed. “They are the backbone of many charities.”

One of those charities is called CityServe, a network of charities and non-profit organizations that receive and redistribute new donated goods to people who need them in communities across Canada.

Pastor Randy Neilson from Brampton, Ontario said the organization began in Canada three years ago, when he was

Faytene Grasseschi approached by friends in the US. “I was approached by friends in the CityServe in the States who were receiving gifts in kind of all kinds from retailers, and they invited Canada to come on board,” he explained. Now, they are sharing $70 million worth of products with charities across the country.

Now, truckloads of goods from retailers all over the world go to warehouses at Niagara, Brampton, Windsor, Sudbury, Bradford, Ottawa, and Montreal. In western Canada, distribution hubs are located in Calgary, Edmonton, Medicine Hat, Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert. “We are in central part of Canada where there is lots of retail activity, but we have a gap in Manitoba and Alberta,” Pastor Neilson said.

“We would love to be in BC, but it has a difficulty we’re working on.” BC’s provincial government charges PST on gifts in kind donations. “We have partners on the ground, and we’re ready to go; we just need the government to

change their policy,” he said.

Another challenge is transportation, since it’s very expensive to move products from province to province. They could also use some extra warehouse space in some areas and welcome charities that can accept truckloads of goods.

“We are being blessed with an abundance of goods; there is no lack right now,” he said.

Pastor Neilson would love to see more local churches have CityServe spaces in their churches, becoming little warehouses where their members could redistribute goods to people in need in their communities. “They could become the hands and feet of Jesus” he said.

And that is what Christmas is all about. Someone once said this quote: “Do as much good as you can, as long as you can, any way you can, wherever you can, for anyone you can, until you no longer can.”

New products are donated by major

retailers from all over the world, and the biggest benefit is families in need are being blessed with goods they can’t afford. Pastor Neilson shared one of the thousands of examples.

“We were working with a boys and girls club, and I got a couple of laptops,” he said. “We very seldom receive computers, but I was able to bring it to a young girl heading to high school. She was living in a challenging neighbourhood, number five in the family, and never thought she would have a laptop.”

New products are often donated because of packaging changes. “They’re all brand new items and we’re blessed to give them out to other charities that really care for the community. It’s amazing!” Pastor Neilson concluded.

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Pop89: 100 kinds of hope

BY MADONNA HAMEL Hope has a checkered past, a sullied reputation.

We’d like to trust hope, we raise it to dizzying heights, and then, so often, it falls. For every kid who can’t quite show up for his own life, there’s a Grandma who knows the world would be worse off without him.

She’d rather have high hopes than low expectations.

My own relationship with hope is spotty. At the moment a red velvet Christmas ornament, with the word “Hope” embroidered in gold, hangs from my lamp.

On my table is my Advent wreath- with four candles, one for each week of the season. The first candle I light every morning is the candle of “hope”.

I must admit hope is one virtue I find awkward to admit to. I’m both embarrassed and touched by it. Perhaps it comes from those years spent trying to practise Buddhism, when I came to see hope as illusion.

It keeps us out of the present moment, pitches us forward into a highly anticipated plan for the future. It’s not very brave or practical, I thought. Better to stay in the day than saddle myself with “the burden of hope’, as my brother sometimes refers to it.

But I wonder if hope isn’t just a human response to love - or wanting the best for the people we love, including ourselves? It gets us out of bed. And, as a Catholic school girl, I was taught it is a virtue, right up there with faith and love. The word “virtue”, comes from the Old French, meaning “force,” “vigour,” “strength of character” and even “courage” - the opposite of what I’d come to believe.

Some of us may have great reserves of hope, but regardless, we all need to work at it. Hope requires attention. And, quite frankly, we’d rather put our efforts elsewhere- like preparing for the moment when somebody or something inevitably lets us down. Again. Hope

feels like a trap. And besides, “vices” have more cache.

In a glib and cynical world, vice is the cooler pursuit.

However, vices, by their nature, tend to blossom into addictions. But vice has a mega-public relations team behind it. For all the contempt we might feel for pushy evangelicals, they can never outdo the evangelizing PR machine of consumerism - promising a world of excitement, youth, popularity and beauty. No one wants to be preached at. Everyone, it appears, wants to be seduced.

Like most addictions, anticipation is everything.

When you are suddenly caught in a situation where real vice is present, you learn, very quickly that everyone is in it for themselves, and there’s ever enough “it” to go around. People who think hell is where all the “fun” people go, have yet to visit there.

I recall a young woman telling me that the kind of men she preferred were “the bad boys”. I countered with: “you know what a bad boy is, right? He’s a guy who behaves badly and doesn’t feel he needs to be responsible to the people he harms, BECAUSE HE’S A BOY.” No doubt she assumed he’d instantly see the light with a catch like her. The hubris of addiction tells her: you’ll be more than enough for him, you’ll be the one who changes him. She could be; miracles happen.

Or she’s consciously planning to turn him into her little project, after the “thrill” of dating a “bad boy” wears off. I suppose that’s a kind of hope. But it’s a kind of delusional confidence in one’s abilities. Better to stop falling for “bad boys” and hope for a “grown man”.

Where hope runs afoul is when we think that’s all we need to do - hand the whole thing over to hope.

I remember talking to a man with forty years of recovery. I asked him if he believed that some people are hopeless - his answer: “Hope springs eternal.” His response brought more questions: Springs from what?

The ground? My inner, untaped well? This must be

a transcendent hope. Can you have hope without faith? Some people say the reverse, you can’t have faith without hope. Or, put another way, hope is what you have until you get your faith, whether you lost it or never had. And even then- faith in what? I suspect something bigger than the “bad boy” or the newest weight-loss drug or anything “trending”.

The opposite of hope is despair. Which happens to be a vice. I remember when I was taught that despair was a major sin - it seemed so unfair. “Oh great, I’m in deep despair and I’m sinning as well, thanks, Ye Comforter.” But when you look at the meaning of the word “sin”: “to miss your mark and lose you way”- it becomes clear to me that despair is the ultimate loss, short of losing one’s life.

That we consider despair a sin is not a punishment.

But a flag of warning: don’t go there! The crossing guard-angel of the school of life is holding up his stop sign and saying: don’t step out into oncoming traffic!

This too shall pass. To do so is to betray yourself, to rob us of you. You belong. Stay put until the coast is clear. Then try again. You are part of this big lesson we are all learning.

Theologian Cynthia Bourgeault says hope: “is a quality of aliveness. It does not come at the end, as the feeling that results from a happy outcome. Rather, it lies at the beginning, as a pulse of truth that sends us forth.” And you enter hope through surrender; through the willingness to let go of everything we are presently clinging to. Then, hope enters us and fills us with its own life—a quiet strength beyond anything we have ever known.”

Perhaps Emily Dickinson says it best: “Hope is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without words – And never stops at all.”

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Golf putting brakes on ball flight distance

BY BRUCE PENTON

The world of professional golf is set to undergo a major transformation within the next two years, as the two major governing bodies — the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient — have decided to go ahead with ‘rolling back’

BY BRUCE PENTON the golf ball.

Sports Columnist Nothing in cast in stone ____________ about the rollback, but USGA CEO Mike Whan says the change will be made starting in 2028. After myriad studies, the two golf bodies came to the conclusion that the ever-increasing distance today’s best players were getting off the tee was relegating some of the world’s best courses to ‘pitch and putts’. Cameron Champ led the PGA Tour in driving distance in 2024 at 322.8 yards. Rory McIlroy was second at 320.2 and the top 102 golfers managed to exceed, on average, the 300yard mark. Throw in a good downwind on some long par-5s and some of the longer hitters would be looking at a pitching wedge or less for their second shots.

The change is coming, according to the governing bodies, but details have yet to be worked out. Golf ball manufacturers are not totally on board, and debate rages about whether the golf ball rollback will apply to the overall game — pros and amateurs alike — or whether there will be two types of balls: The rolledback pro version and the still-explosive amateur kind.

Most of today’s best golf courses were built decades ago, when a long-hitting golfer might pound out a 270-yard drive. Today, some of those courses have become obsolete because of the tremendous distances the world’s best golfers are realizing. Of course, better fitness and athleticism has led to the distance explosion, too, but those in charge of the game’s direction

Most of today’s best golf courses were built decades ago, when a longhitting golfer might pound out a 270-yard drive.

feel that rolling back the golf ball would be the best course of action to bring top-notch skill back into the game.

Which leads one to wonder what other sports might do to protect the integrity of their games: — If scoring became too prevalent in the National Hockey League, would there be an outcry to reduce the width of the net? Or, if scoring dropped off, could the net be widened?

— In basketball, some of today’s behemoths make dunking look so easy that perhaps 12 feet, not 10, would be the appropriate height for the basket. (Why is it 10 feet? The game’s inventor, James Naismith, placed his first hoop on a gymnasium railing, which was 10 feet off the ground.)

While the golf ball is generally regarded as the culprit in the distance debate, some people are looking at golf club manufacturers as being equally culpable.

Technology advances lead the likes of Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist and Srixon to advertise to the world that their clubs provide the distance a golfer needs to shoot lower scores.

The longer the ball goes, the bigger the course must be built. And the more land that’s required, the more expense it requires to water and maintain the grounds.

It has to slow down somewhere. And like it or not, it’s starting with the ball rollback.

• Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: “If you combine the New York Jets and Giants, could you make one competent NFL team? Or are they still lacking at quarterback?”

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win (over Washington Nov. 24) for the Dallas Cowboys, America’s Team remains America’s Mess.”

Ellenport again on the Thanksgiving Day game in Dallas: “The Thanksgiving matchup pits Cooper Rush against the Giants’ Tommy DeVito. Talk about a Turkey Bowl.”

Former NHLer and regular TV analyst Paul Bissonette, after intervening in a restaurant squabble in Scottsdale, Ariz., and winding up fighting with seven men: “Took some, gave more.”

Vancouver comedy guy Torben Rolfsen: “Edmonton is hosting a PWHL game between Toronto and Ottawa. That should go over well. No one is more of a fan of Toronto and Montreal than Albertans.”

Another one from Rolfsen: “Gordie Howe had only one Gordie Howe hat trick (goal, assist, fight) in his career. And get this: Cy Young never won a Cy Young award.”

Humorist Brad Dickson of Omaha, on the Nebraska-Iowa college football game: “Special promotion tonight at Kinnick Stadium (in Iowa City).

The 5,000th fan through the gates gets to be Iowa’s backup quarterback.”

Janice Hough of leftcoastsportbabe.com:“Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus has been fired. Perhaps he can use some of his newfound free time to learn how to count and read a clock?”

A golden oldie from the late humorist Erma Bombeck: “Thanksgiving dinner takes 18 hours to make and is consumed in 12 minutes. Halftime takes 12 minutes. This is not a coincidence!”

Headline at fark.com: “Dennis Rodman’s son DJ is released by the Capital City Go-Go in the G League, yet his stats are way better than Bronny James’. Makes one say hmmmm!”

Steve Simmons again “This is crazy: Wayne Gretzky won nine MVP awards in the NHL. Combined, Michael Jordan and LeBron James have won nine MVP awards in the NBA.”

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CRAM THE CRUISER! The Co-op Food Store in Kindersley was busier than usual on Tuesday, December 3rd. Outside of their front doors the members of the Kindersley RCMP were on hand for the Fourth Annual Cram the Cruiser event in support of the Kindersley & District Food Bank. Customers were generously donating grocery items on their way out of the store. Meanwhile inside the store, Co-op members picked up their equity cheques, which amounted to a total general cash repayment of $1,457,652.00.

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KINDERSLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR along with the

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The Kerrobert Seniors Centre is excited to announce the “Coats of Kerrobert” Winterwear Drive, which aims to assist families in the community who need winter clothing. This initiative will run from December 6 to January 31, providing an opportunity for residents to donate new or gently used winter apparel in all sizes.

Donations can be dropped off at the Kerrobert Seniors Centre located at 541 Atlantic Avenue on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Your generosity will make a significant difference in the lives of local families facing winter hardships.

For those who find themselves in need of winter clothing, we invite you to visit the Senior’s Hall during the same times as drop-offs to receive assistance.

For any inquiries regarding the drive, please contact Yvonne at 306-834-8292.

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UNBELIEVABLE SNOWFALL IN 1947! This photo was posted on Historic Saskatchewan’s page

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REGINA – You’d think the Government of Saskatchewan and SaskPower would be giddy about the federal government announcing $265 million for “Saskatchewan clean electricity projects.” That would be until you realize it •was giving back our own money, SGI Accredited and not even all of it.

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You’re Always A Leader Of the 56 parcels posted for thisPulling offering,A51Trailer received acceptable bids, covering a total of 13,561.384 hectares.

The Estevan area generated the most financial interest, bringing in $8,088,540.01 for 29 leases totalling 3,412.246 hectares.

Bidding in the Kindersley area reached a total of $2,449,481.81 for six leases and four exploration licences totalling 7,613.867 hectares.

Veren Inc. made the highest bonus bid on a parcel in this offering, bidding $2,351,041.01 ($4,543.25 per hectare) for a 517.480 hectare lease in the Estevan area, south of Kipling.

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Top: The Kindersley Community Choir and Herschel/Fiske Choir. Bottom left: Westberry Elementary Choir.

Bottom right: Moira Padberg plays the xylophone. PHOTOS BY KATE WINQUIST

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Food Bank donations were welcomed and spectators enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies while they voted for their favourite tree and visited with Santa. It was a perfect evening for sleigh rides with the Tetzlaff family.

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As the job market becomes increasingly com­ petitive, it can be challenging to retain your employees. Here are four strategies to help keep your talent.

3. Offer benefits. Ask your employees what your company could improve and add these

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to their benefits and perks. For example, you Tenders will be accepted on the following parcels of land located in the could include group insurance, paid holi­ days, yoga classes, flexible working hours R.M. of Grass Lake No. 381, 1. Focus on communication. Communicate and telemedicine. openly with your employees. Listen to approximately miles West of Unity, SK. their concerns and be open to new ideas.

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Consequently, youparcels. must en­ on your job, your colleagues may regularly cultivated acres Tenders will be 450 accepted any or all joy challenging yourself and looking for in­ interrupt you and require you to switch gears novative solutions. You must also be inhe­ constantly. Therefore, you must be well or­ 5% Non-refundable deposit will ever be onwith accepted Tender No lentils or peas grown on this land. rentlyrequired curious to stay updated the latest ganized and able to multi­task to keep up with technologies in a constantly evolving field. your workload.

10 days after closing.

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2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Do you have these qualities? If so, you have IT specialists must be able to communicate everything you need for a long career in this Tenders will be received by the undersigned with their colleagues and clients.

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Sustained motivation People with unusual backgrounds are aware of how different they are. By giving them a new challenge, you’re helping fuel their motivation to prove themselves. Plus, their energy is contagious. Their drive often inspires colleagues to step up their game, too.

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Cardinal Energy (“Cardinal”) is an record upstream oil & gas company with assets in Saskatchewan, berta and BritishLtd. Columbia.

With a track of sustainable energy practices and innovation in the 1. ANALYTICAL SKILLS oil and and gas sector the past With 10+ years, Cardinal now entering the development of and thermal heavy Alberta Britishover Columbia. a track recordisof sustainable energy practices innovation As an IT employee, you’re projects Saskatchewan. currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to help inoilthe oil andin gas sector overWe theare past 10+ years, Cardinal is now entering the development of often required to solve problems.

Consequently, you must en­ support the Reford Project. thermal heavy oilThermal projects in Saskatchewan. We are currently seeking an experienced joy challenging yourself and looking for in­ Maintenance Lead to help support the Reford Thermal Project. novative solutions. You must also be inhe­ Position Overview rently curious to stay updated with the latest technologies in a constantly evolving field.

Position Overview As the Maintenance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the successful development and operation of Reford Thermal Project. Reporting to the Manager of Operations, you will be for theSKILLS 2. responsible COMMUNICATION As the Maintenance Lead, of you will play a vendors pivotal role development and operation IT specialists must be able to communicate assessment and selection maintenance usedinatthe thesuccessful Reford Facility.

You will be supporting withbe their colleagues and construction, commissioning, and leading ongoingof maintenance of you the Reford Thermal project. ofthe Reford Thermal Project. Reporting to thethe Manager Operations, will responsible forclients. This means This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proven track record in the oil & gas the assessment and selection of maintenance vendors used at the Reford Facility. You will be industry. This is based out of Reford SK, located ~19km South of Wilkie. supporting theposition construction, commissioning, and leading the ongoing maintenance of the Reford

Maintenance Lead – Reford Thermal Maintenance Lead – Reford Thermal

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you must be good at conveying your ideas, making yourself understood and finding the best moments to do so.

3. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS If you want to thrive in IT, you must have exceptional organizational skills. Depending on your job, your colleagues may regularly interrupt you and require you to switch gears constantly. Therefore, you must be well or­ ganized and able to multi­task to keep up with your workload.

Do you have these qualities? If so, you have everything you need for a long career in this promising field.

Thermal project. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proven track Experience record in the and oil &Qualifications: gas industry. This position is based out of Reford SK, located ~19km South of Wilkie.

It’s rare to get your dream job on the first • At least 7 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, with a strong understanding of SAGD

Entry-level position: take it or leave it?

WHEN TO REFUSE try.

Therefore, if you’re offered an entry­le­ If you sincerely doubt that you’ll enjoy your operations and technologies. vel position, it’s necessary to ask yourself if everyday tasks, the job probably isn’t for you.

Experience and Qualifications: • Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with it’s a good idea to accept it. Here are some The same applies if most of your skills and operations team, manage vendor relationships, and ensure seamless execution of tips to help you decide. educational achievements don’t apply to the maintenance activities. job and won’t contribute to your professio­  • At least 7 years of experience in the oiland & gas industry, with a strong understanding of Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving skills.

WHEN TO ACCEPT development.

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• SAGD Strongoperations understanding regulatory requirements and environmental compliance If the jobstandards. is related to your area of expertise 160 refuse the position if the salary is signifi­ Assessment 308,200 • At least 3 years leading or planning maintenance activities in the oil & gasand industry allows you to use and develop your skills, cantly lower than your expectations or if the  Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with January 8, 2025 at 3:00 • Interprovincial Red Seal Ticket of Electrician, Millwright or Instrumentation it are mayconsidered be worthwhile. The job may Tenders let you close company has a high turnover rate.pm operations team, manage vendor relationships, and ensure seamless execution of explore a field you’re interested in and help assets to the position you obtain a better position in the future. The Are you having trouble finding a job that • maintenance Experience inactivities. planning and execution of turnaround activities offer may also be attractive if there’s room suits you? Consult job hunting resources in  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. for career development within the company. your area.

For Sale By Tender RM of Miry Creek #229

Key Responsibilities:  Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and environmental compliance Assessment and selection of vendors for all maintenance activities at site • standards. 

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Continuous vendor engagement to ensure HSE compliance & cost efficiency to Cardinal

Atstandards. least 3 years leading or planning maintenance activities in the oil & gas industry

Refer to: www.edgerealty.ca for tender details or call Jenny Wozniak 306-460-6617. jenny@edgerealty.ca Kindersley, Sask.

Creation and implementation of lean preventative maintenance programs pipeline on and contact if they need help.

Thisfor facility andare Telecommuting has become increasingly  • Interprovincial Red Sealpo­ Ticket of Electrician, Millwright or Instrumentation operations, prioritizing asset integrity and reliability. will help them feel at ease. pular in recent years. It allows companies LAND FOR SALE considered assets to the position Support development of project-specific safety procedures and maintenance protocols to recruit• qualified talent across the globe.

BY TENDER • Introduce the team.

Set activities up a video chat If your company about to welcome a execution (e.g., is SOPs) ensure a and safe and efficient environment.

Experience intoplanning ofwork turnaround to introduce the entire team.

You can re­ new telecommuting employee, here’s how Support project management activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, • RM of Milton No. 292 serve extradelivery time forwithin the employee to get to do it. and cost control, to ensure timely project budgetary constraints.

Key Responsibilities: SE Sec. 05, Twp 29, Rge 27 W3 Ext 0 to know theofcolleagues they’ll be working maintenance workflow process, asset integrity • Support the creation and implementation with directly.

• Talk aboutprograms the company.

Describe the to monitor and maintain the reliability and performance of project assets.

Closing date for Tenders is December 13, 2024. company’s mission, values other in­of vendors for all maintenance activities at site  • Assessment andand selection Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. formation to help the employee develop a • Follow up. Make sure the new employee and minimize environmental impact. receives feedback from their immediate sense of belonging.

Offers must exclude GST, or any other levies which may be problemsinand repairs, as well as • Responsible for troubleshootingcolleagues thedevelop/implement first few weeks to help payable by the purchaser. providing technical recommendations for process andshould equipment improvements them adjust.

The recruit feel free to • Present your tools. Familiarize the em­ Purchasers must rely on their own research and inspection of andsoftware analyze and maintenance costs to identify trends outliers, ensuring alignment • Track ask questions without fearand of judgment. ployee with the tools, online the property. with budgetuses expectations. platforms the company daily.

Are you looking for telecommuting emplo­ 10% of Purchase price must accompany tender which will be yeesare to join your team? with ato contribute to a team • Offer mentoring. thequalifications new emplo­ and returned if tender not accepted.

If you meet theEnsure above excited about Do thebusiness opportunity recruitment service. yeedeveloping knows theynew haveSAGD someone they can projects in Saskatchewan, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Forward Tender to: Thermal@cardinalenergy.ca Be sure to include ‘Maintenance Lead – Reford Thermal’ in the subject Sheppard & Millar Include ad spaces to generate revenue from the content on these pages.

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Barristers & Solicitors 113 - 1st Avenue East For more information on Cardinal Energy Ltd. please see our website at: www.cardinalenergy.ca Box 1510, Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Attention Mark L. Millar Only those applicants we request for an interview will be contacted.

Please include file 24-6093 when submitting tender.

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OBITUARIES

Family Owned with Pride since 1961

1935 ~ 2024 (age 89)

ing career in 1962 SE of Beadle. At a boxing day curling bonspiel in 1970 he met Wendy Wyman, they were married Oct of 1971, and had two children, Nicole Ellen and Randy James.

During his life, Nick enjoyed sports such as ball, curling and golf, and camping with his family and friends.

Nick and Wendy travelled to Blythe California for a number of years, where they made many lasting friendships. Nick loved their summer home at Thomson Lake. He made many friends where around the campfire he would tell them stories of his youth and endless jokes.

The family would like to thank the staffs of the Kindersley & Gravelbourg hospitals for the care and compassion given to Nick.

A celebration of life was held on Friday, November 29th, 2024 at the Kindersley Curling Rink Lounge.

Nick loved his community; therefore, the family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to any local charity of their choice.

Kinsmen & Kinette Club are raising funds for Telemiracle

BY JOAN JANZEN The Kindersley Kinsmen and Kinette Club is planning a TeleMiracle Fundraiser in January 2025.

During this Christmas season, the club is busy selling tickets for an evening, including hypnotist Corrie J from Saskatoon.

Bev Klassen, chairperson of the project, said their club was looking for a fundraiser for TeleMiracle, and some of the members mentioned they had seen Corrie J’s performance.

“Speaking very highly of it, we thought we could bring him to Kindersley,” she said.

The Saskatoon man has entertained and dazzled audiences for decades, creating a warm atmosphere amongst a crowd. Bev said he will mingle with guests during cocktails, performing mind-bending mentalists and incredible feats of mind reading and body

language interpretation. His performance results in a combination of awe and laughter, as he continues to entertain during the main performance when he shows the wonders of the human mind.

“During intermission, we will be having a live auction with some special surprises,” Bev said. The fun continues throughout the evening with a state-of-the-art Salsa Photo Booth where guests’ photos will land on their phones right after they are snapped. After Corrie’s magic show, he will also supply DJ music to keep the party alive with dancing.

Kindersley’s Kinsmen and Kinette Club has twenty members who take great pride in giving back to their community and surrounding area. “We meet once a month and always have room for new members,” Bev said.

The Kindersley Rodeo Committee has been busy spreading holiday cheer wherever they go. The cheer comes in the form of generous donations given to organizations in Kindersley and surrounding area. Those who recently benefitted from their generosity include the following schools: Kindersley Composite School, Elizabeth Middle School, Westberry Elementary School, Eatonia Elementary and High School, Eston Composite School, Rossville School, D’Arcy School, North West Central School, and Kerrobert Composite School. Donations were also gratefully received by STARS, Ronald McDonald House, Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, Kindersley Food Bank, Kindersley Christmas Hamper Program, Kindersley FoodMesh and the Ty Pozzobon Foundation. SUBMITTED

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Nicholas “Nick” Besplug It is with great sadness that the family of Nick Besplug announce his passing on Friday, November 15th, 2024, at the age of 89.

Beloved husband of Wendy Besplug; loving father of Nicole (Derek) Meschishnick, Randy (Carrie) Besplug; Grandfather of Korie (Tyler) Reinbold, Sloan Clark, and Ava and Sophie Besplug; Great-grandfather of Collins & Reide Reinbold. Nick is survived by his brother Leo (Violet) Besplug, and many nieces and nephews. Nick is predeceased by his parents Christian and Emilia Besplug, bothers Frank, Wendel (Annette), John (Dauna), and sister Eva (Jim) McCullough.

Nick finished his schooling at 18 and went to work on the Pope Ranch. He started his own farm-

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

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On Tuesday, there is a counsellor in Kerrobert and on Wednesday, there is a counsellor in Eston.

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306-463-6707 • 807 - 9th St. W., Kindersley, SK EATONIA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 • Eaton Winter Christmas Concert featuring K-4 and 5/6, 7/8 & 9-12 Bands at 6:30 pm at Eaton School.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 • Christmas Lights Tour! The Handi Van will be taking the residents of Eatonia Oasis Living on a light tour. Show you Christmas spirit and turn your lights on the evening on Friday, December 13th. Alternate date Monday, December 23rd. Compliments of the Eatonia Health District Foundation.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 • Old Fashioned Christmas in Eatonia! 2 -4 at the Eatonia Community Hall , face painting, food, drinks, ‘sleigh’ rides, crafts and so much more! 4-6 at the Eatonia Heritage park, a bonfire, Baileys & hot chocolate, hot apple cider, maple syrup snow candy!

Free skating all day at the Eatonia Rink. Skate with the Eatonia Huskies at 5 pm and Huskie Game at 7 pm!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 • Spartan Christmas Turkey Dinner for Students & Staff TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 • St. Paul Lutheran Church Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 pm • United Church Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 pm - 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.

ESTON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 • The Blue Christmas Service 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Sponsored by the Eston Ministerial - Eston Wheatland Centre Chase the Ace - Draws 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.

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.

KERROBERT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 • Kerrobert Curling Club Open Curling 6:30-8:30 PM Open Curling. No charge. Please bring indoor shoes.

- Shuffle Club every Monday from 1:30-3:00 PM at the PCC (216 McPhersons Street).

- Walk This Way Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 AM at the at the PCC (216 McPhersons Street). All ages. All skill levels.

No cost. Bring your indoor shoes. Everyone welcome.

- MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2:00-4:00 PM. Contact Gail Wiebe for more information 306-834-7068.

- Kerrobert & District Wildlife Federation has a Gun Raffle ongoing. Tickets available online until December 31st. Early Bird Prize Draw is December 10th.

- Hockey has begun! Check our Town Website for the Arena Schedule.

KINDERSLEY FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 & 14 • Kindersley Museum & Tourism Centre’s annual Museum of Lights. Fridays Drive Thru and Saturdays Walk Thru.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 • Kindersley Players Dinner Theatre tickets for “4 Weddings and an Elvis” on sale at the Kindersley Mall.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 • Kindersley Community Choir along with the Herschel/Fiske Community Choir present their Christmas Cantata “A Child Is Born” at St. Paul’s United Church 3:00 PM. There will also be a performance on Monday, December 16 at the Herschel Mennonite Church one mile north of Herschel 7:30 PM. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 • Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Battlefords North Stars 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 & 21 • Kindersley Museum & Tourism Centre’s annual Museum of Lights. Fridays Drive Thru and Saturdays Walk Thru.

- 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 306-463-4514.

- 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 306-460-7304.

- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility issues.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM at Anytime Fitness.

Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.

- The Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September to May at 7:00 pm at the Kindersley Seniors Centre. All levels of quilters and quilt enthusiasts are welcome! If you are interested in joining the group or would like more information, please contact Regan

TUESDAY

Overand at 306-460-6467.

- 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 306-6049044. Come Fly With Us! - Kindersley Library Lego Club will be held every Tuesday from 3:45-4:45 until February 11. For ages 8-14. Registration is limited to 15 children.

LEADER - Cards & Coffee. Come out and play cards! Every Tuesday afternoon 2:00-4:00 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. No cost.

LUSELAND WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 • Sing We All Noel! Christmas Around the World - 7:00 PM at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The evening includes community singing, special choir and solo numbers plus the handbell choir, with lunch to follow. Everyone is welcome.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 • Santa Claus Day in Luseland. The day includes crafts at the Credit Union, Photos with Santa at the Museum, a movie – Mickey’s Christmas Carol, with treat bags and a visit from Santa plus instore special throughout the town. The evening finishes with a bonfire and hotdog roast at the Toboggan Hill.

- New Walking Club starting Monday, November 4 and running Monday to Friday each week at the Luseland Community Hall 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Silver collection at the door.

Recurring events at The Luseland Pioneers Club: PUBLIC - Every Monday 2:00-4:00 PM Coffee - Last Monday of the month 2:00-4:00 PM Pie ’n Ice Cream MEMBERS - Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon, Coffee, Pool, Cards, Visiting - Tuesday 1:00-4:00 PM Cards - Tuesday 7:00-10:00 PM Games - Wednesday 1:00-4:00 PM Cards - Thursday 1:00-4:00 PM Cards - Third Friday of the month Birthday Lunch at noon.

MAJOR - MS Support Group at Kerrobert Health Centre Meeting Room every 3rd Saturday 2:00-4:00 PM. Contact Gail Wiebe for more information 306-834-7068.

PLENTY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 • Small Town Christmas Party at the Plenty Hall. Cocktails at 5:30 PM. Supper at 6:30 PM. Banger Bingo at 8:00 PM. For tickets or more info text Helena 306-831-0007 or Tyler 306-932-7791.

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