Your West Central Voice - November 19, 2024 by yourwestcentral

The Western Yellowhead Air Management Zone (WYAMZ) does ambient air monitoring at various locations in our air zone, including Kerrobert. Please visit wyamz.ca for further information on our organization and its objectives. We are seeking a reliable person to perform simple checks and filter changes on a monthly basis for the Kerrobert Airpointer, as well as to provide on-site support when requested.

If interested, please apply to: Western Yellowhead Air Management Zone

Executive Director - Glen White 306-227-8548 for further details on contract requirements and compensation

TUES, NOV. 26: 10 AM - 2 PM

Shoes: seasonal including wide fit • Men’s & Women’s Socks: bamboo, diabetic and compression Slippers: non slip & washable Ph. 403-393-7563

Email: iftheshoefitsinfo@gmail.com

We Accept: Cash, Debit, Cheques, Visa and MasterCard

TO SENIOR NEEDS

Municipal election results

Residents across the province voted in the municipal elections which were held on Wednesday, November 13. Below are some of the newly elected council members in the west central area.

Eatonia

Mayor: Darcy Scott

Councillors:

•Dean Aldridge

• Barbara Cherniwchin

• Darren Donald

• Derek Odland

• Damion Smith

• Neil Specht

Eston

Mayor: Darcy Morrice

Councillors:

• Jason Brewer

• John Dahl

• Jamie Hallborg

• Ward King

• Tim McLeod

• Erin Simpson

Kerrobert

Mayor: Mike Mitchell

Councillors:

• Don Snell

• Regis Neumeier

• Connor Phillips

• Kim Burgardt

• Cody Hall

• Lisa Knorr

Kindersley

Mayor: Ken Francis

Councillors:

• Rob Anderson

• Shaun Henry

• Warren Schafer

• Randy Ervine

• Kevin Martin

• Anthony Barlow

Leader

Mayor: Aaron Wenzel

Councillors:

• John-Mark Bredeson

• Riley Feiffer

• Dustin Heatcoat

• Isabelle Blohm

• Craig Tondevold

• Dustin Bischoff

Luseland

Mayor: Kathy Wurz

Councillors:

• Mark Lannigan

• Matt Siwak

• Candice Kraft

• Chad Levitt

• Bobbi Elliott

• Rianne Bozzard

Major

Mayor: Dan Wenzel

Councillors:

• Ian Jamieson

• Gerry Ostrowski

Plenty

Mayor: Dan Calder

Councillors:

• Jon McDonald

• Morley McMillan

• Kelly Smith

• Colin Weese

Ken Francis wins Kindersley mayoral race

BY JOAN JANZEN

The 2024-2028 Municipal Election results were announced at the Kindersley Town Office on Thursday morning, November 14th. Ken Francis won the race for Mayor, receiving 637 votes, defeating Tom Morris, who received 244 votes.

The successful candidates for the Councillor positions are listed according to the number of votes received: Rob Anderson (705), Shaun Henry (671), Warren Schafer (666), Randy Ervine (633), Kevin Martin (544), and Anthony Barlow (529). Daniel Baker (513) and Jennifer Greschner (418) were the two other candidates on the ballot.

The CAO of the Town of Kindersley, Audrey Hebert, announced the official swearing-in ceremony to be held at the Town Office on Monday, November 25th. Audrey thanked Mayor Rod Perkins and the previous council for their service during the past terms and staff members for their hard work during the election.

New Legislature to meet starting November 25

Premier Scott Moe announced last Thursday that the first session of the new Legislative Assembly will begin on Monday, November 25 - exactly four weeks following the provincial general election.

“Saskatchewan people elected a government with a mandate for a strong economy and a bright future, but we also know that many people voted for change and we will deliver both,” Moe said. “The new Legislature provides an opportunity for a new beginning, and we won’t waste any time getting to work on the priorities of residents.”

The fall sitting is expected to last two weeks, which will allow for debate and passage of the Throne Speech

and introduction of several pieces of legislation, including bills required to fulfill the government’s campaign commitments.

“We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to govern for all residents regardless of who they voted for,” Moe said. “Saskatchewan people can expect to see some very specific goals that will drive some much-needed improvements in the areas of health care and education, while also implementing the affordability measures and the economic growth initiatives we have committed to.”

The session will begin with the election of the Speaker in the morning followed by the Lieutenant Governor delivering the Throne Speech in the afternoon.

Ken Francis

Premier Scott Moe

The Kindersley Senior Klippers honoured Wally Jackson’s memory at a pregame ceremony over the weekend prior to their season home opener against the Wilkie Outlaws. Wally played from 1955-1975, racketing up numerous league and team awards. During those 20 years, he was known for being an Ironman, rarely missing a game, and winning an impressive 8 provincial titles. The Senior Klippers retired his number 14.

L-R: Children of the late Wally Jackson - Terri Bosch, Dale Jackson, Bev Callsen, along with team president Clayton Artymovich. Captains from the Kindersley Senior Klippers Carson Grolla and Wilkie Outlaws Ryne Keller.

PHOTO BY MORGAN KRAWIEC

Sun West School Division announces results of Board Member Elections

Sun West School Division announced the results of its board member elections held on November 13, 2024. The election brings forth a new group of representatives dedicated to serving the educational needs of our communities across the division’s nine subdivisions for the term spanning 2024-2028.

Subdivision Results:

• Subdivision 1 (Eatonia, Eston, Marengo): Friedrich ‘Fritz’ Eckstein has been elected with a total of 432 votes , defeating James Unrau , who received 106 votes

• Subdivision 2 (Coleville, D’arcy, Plenty): Michele Whitfield has been acclaimed to serve.

• Subdivision 3 (Biggar):

Cathy Laventure secured the position with 226 votes , while Bethany Hoppe received 175 votes

• Subdivision 4 (Dinsmore, Harris): Karen Blackwell-Jones has been acclaimed into her role.

• Subdivision 5 (Beechy, Elrose, Kyle, Lucky Lake): Terry Hall received 192 votes , followed by Scott

Sander with 167 votes , Logan Ylioja with 81 votes , Travis Boyer with 65 votes , and Melaine Dyck with 61 votes

• Subdivision 6 (Davidson, Kenaston, Loreburn): Lindsay Shaw emerged victorious with 367 votes , competing closely with John Collins , who garnered 323 votes

• Subdivision 7 (Outlook):

Cathy Morrow secured 276 votes , narrowly beating Christian Moulding , who received 264 votes

• Subdivision 8 (Rosetown):

Michelle Zacharias led with 267 votes over Conrad Olson with 130 votes and Angelika Walker with 89 votes

• Subdivision 9 (Kindersley):

Holly Goddard took the lead with 181 votes , followed by Denise Sarada with 147 votes and Angela ‘Ang’ Malcolm with 120 votes.

The newly elected members will take office immediately and will begin their duties to enhance the educational experiences within the division.

Annual Christmas Carol Festival

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 @ 7:00 PM

St. Paul’s United Church, 502 Main St., Kindersley For further information or for anyone wishing to participate

Please contact Glenda Giles at 306-460-8031 or email glengi@sasktel.net

Sheppard &Millar Law

Barristers and Solicitors

Monte J. Sheppard, BA., JD. Mark L. Millar, BA., JD.

113 1st Ave. E. Kindersley SK S0L 1S0 Bus. 306-463-4647 – Fax 306-463-6133 Kerrobert 306-834-5657

Kindersley.law@sasktel.net

Winemaker from France will be visiting Kindersley

BY JOAN JANZEN

The Kindersley Rotary Club has planned an unforgettable dining and wine fundraiser for the end of November. Proceeds from the event will be designated for an outdoor classroom at Elizabeth School and other local projects. President Sharon Price said the club hopes it will be another successful endeavour.

“I know the people who come are going to have a very unique experience. How often do you get to taste wine with the actual winemaker?” Sharon asked. The Wine Makers Dinner will enable guests to savour wines crafted by Philippe Raspaud from France.

Their special guest will speak at numerous events in Canada, including his first visit to Saskatchewan. Before each course, Philippe will discuss the wins and the food they’re being paired with.

“That’s a bonus!” Sharon said. “Another bonus is all the food will be prepped by the chef at Highway Host.”

The bonus addition to this year’s event results from a similar successful fundraiser the Rotary Club held last year. Feedback from a subsequent survey revealed a desire for more information, along with the excellent wine and food. Winemaker Philippe Raspaud will definitely be able to provide all the information needed.

The family-owned vineyard holdings date back to 1850 when they became the first in the region to bottle wine. Tanks from that time period can still be found on the estate. Despite surviving vineyard diseases and two world wars, the holdings gained a reputation as one of the pillars of the region.

Philippe, a sixth-generation family winemaker,

said, “Tradition is alive.” Chateau Rombeau grows numerous varieties of grapes, producing a range of high-quality, excellent-value wines. They are committed to soon becoming a 100 percent organic producer.

“We’re excited!” Sharon said. “Because it’s a fundraiser, we want to encourage people to come out. We’re small in number, so we have to work extra hard,” she added. Fortunately, members of the School Community Council have offered to help serve, and the Rotary Club sincerely appreciates this.

Attendees of this year’s Kindersley Rotary Winemaker dinner are in for a treat as Philippe guides guests through some of his wines during the dinner.

Lacadena ladies were empowered by laughter

Lacadena Area Women (LAW) hosted Life Out Here - Volume II on the afternoon of November 3, 2024 at the Lacadena Community Centre. Special guest, Ashley Hann helped to empower the rural women who came out for the event. Ashley is a Life & Empowerment Coach and a Saskatchewan farm girl.

Ashley Hann was guest speaker at a ladies’ afternoon in Lacadena on Sunday, November 3rd.

She spoke to the women about how mind set and emotional regulation can transform the way women face challenges unique to rural life. “There’s something powerful about encouraging women to give themselves permission to want more for their lives and to pursue it unapologetically,” Ashley said. “But joy and laughter are equally vital parts of this journey.”

The guest speaker laughed with her guests, shared stories and encouraged them to remember that joy isn’t just a reward at the end; it’s a power they can tap into every step of the way.

The laughter continued as Ashley Parsan from

Elrose hosted “Name That Tune”, where the ladies guessed the artist and title of various songs. It was a hilarious and fun entertainment for all.

Mary Ann Hamilton, President of LAW, described the afternoon as delightful, with lots of good food, laughter and visiting with neighbours and friends. “It was also a great message of empowerment,” she concluded.

newspaper

Ashley Parson conducted a fun ‘Name That Tune’ event at the Life Out Here afternoon at Lacadena on Sunday, November 3rd. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

Winemaker Philippe Raspaud from France will be the special guest at the Rotary Club’s Wine Makers Dinner at Kindersley later in November. SUBMITTED

OPINION:

Spending cut suggestions for government

BY JOAN JANZEN

When asked why she didn’t report her stolen credit card, a woman answered, “Because the thief was spending less than me.”

On that note, I’ll begin this week’s topic on government spending. Franco Terrazzano from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) said in a recent podcast that Canadians often ask how the government can cut spending. Once again, the CTF offered a few suggestions.

Anyone with a microphone and decent lighting can begin doing a podcast at minimal cost; however, the government is not just ‘anyone.’

Ryan Thorpe from CTF did some digging and discovered that dozens of federal departments have launched podcasts that Canadians have never heard about. These podcasts are costing taxpayers millions of dollars.

Ryan learned Statistics Canada has a podcast, which costs taxpayers nearly a million dollars to produce. They have released twenty-one episodes since January and have 229 subscribers, who could possibly be other government agencies. Canadians know Statistics Canada as a data collection agency; however, their episodes address topics such as gender identity, climate change, arts and crafts, systemic racism, and misinformation.

The Health Agency of Canada employs four fulltime staff members on its podcast. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada has thirteen staffers working on its podcast, including two Deputy Ministers, and outsourced $34,000 in costs on editorial strategy.

“We have people getting paid to do podcasts that no

Letters to the Editor policy

one is watching,” Franco observed. But there’s more. Canadian Heritage has a podcast about the history of the Canadian Heritage department, in which they interview current and former staff. The cost per episode works out to be $22,000!

“It’s bureaucrats talking to other bureaucrats, and we’re paying for it,” Ryan observed. Eliminating government podcasts that no one listens to would be a good start on spending cuts.

The CTF has also been reporting that the government wants to move the election date from October 20 to October 27. Apparently, the original date conflicts with the religious holiday of Diwali, but 79 MPs won’t be eligible for lifetime pensions until October 21, 2025. In order to qualify for a lifetime pension, an MP needs

• Submissions are limited to one letter per person per month. We do not publish letters from people living outside of this newspaper’s coverage area.

• Letters should be 300 words or less. Letters over the word limit will be cut at the editor’s discretion. All letters are subject to editing for style, mechanics and grammar.

• Letters containing language or content that is blatantly offensive, or that the editor feels is inappropriate, will not be published.

• Letters should focus on the opinion/s of the writer, not facts. Any statement of facts not generally known or accepted to be true will be removed.

• All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification only. Letters will be printed with the author’s name and city of residence only. Anonymous letters will not be published.

• Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published, nor will letters that include attacks of a personal nature.

• Letters written in response to other letter writers should address the issue at hand, rather than mentioning the writer by name, and should refer to the headline and date the letter was published. Letters referring to news stories should also mention the headline and date of publication.

• Letters regarding an election issue or candidate will not be published in the issue immediately preceding election day.

All questions regarding letters to the editor should be directed to: Your Southwest Media Group Attn: Kate Winquist Box 727, Kindersley, Sask. S0L 1S0 e-mail: kate@yourwestcentral.com

to have been in parliament for at least six years.

If the election was delayed by a week, these 79 politicians, who have just barely served six years, would each receive a $2 million pension. The total cost to taxpayers would be $120 million. Cipher from Northern Perspective said he did some digging and reported 32 of the MPs were Conservative, 22 Liberal, six NDP and 19 were Bloc Québécois. The Conservatives, Bloc Québécois and the NDP are opposed to moving the election date. An interesting side note: Jagmeet Singh qualifies for his lifetime pension in February 2025.

The CTF reported that MPs’ salaries range from $200,000 to $300,000 annually and receive annual pay raises. It’s also worth noting that MPs and MLAs who lose their seats or don’t seek re-election are eligible for a transition allowance ranging from $36,525 to $109,578, depending on their tenure. They also take home a $100,000 severance.

“So they should be able to save for their own retirement,” Franco observed.

An article by Gage Haubrich from CTF said the CTF is calling on the Saskatchewan government to end the transition allowance for former provincial politicians, including MLAs, which will cost taxpayers almost $3 million this year.

“Ordinary Saskatchewanians don’t get a golden parachute when they leave their jobs, and we shouldn’t be forced to fund one for politicians,” Gage said. Those are a couple of ways the government could easily make significant spending cuts without negatively impacting the lives of everyday Canadians. But you can be sure there are many, many more possibilities because the government thinks of more ways to spend our taxpayer dollars than we ever could.

PATTI

Pop89: Inside voice out

BY MADONNA HAMEL

What happened? I asked myself, watching the American election results. How did he get in again? Is it because SO many Americans fear anyone who isn’t heterosexual? Or is the issue that so many white folks hate anyone with shades of colour or shape of the eye other than their own? Is this all about swarthiness? Or accents? (I mean, apart from the flat “o” s of the Midwest and the twang of the South?)

Do too many Americans worship the video game two-dimensional, Old Testament version of God? The God of White Christian Nationalists who resembles more of a bouncer than an opened-armed creator? Are they frightened of all the intelligent Christians leaving the evangelical tribe in droves because they refuse to stoop to naming anyone who isn’t a member of their tribe an evil demon? Who are determined to continue heeding the counter-cultural voice of that skinny child-refugee rabbi who did not come to make you rich? Who, in fact, preached that in order “to be complete, you must sell everything.”?

Does the election in America again prove that big buckets of money is still the measure of human success? Is the problem that Americans are willing to pledge allegiance to anyone who promises them a shot at obscene wealth despite the sale of one’s soul? According to a day-after-the-election Associated Press release,” the stock market continued to reach record highs in a post-election bump. Buoyed by Trump’s promises of lower taxes and slashed regulations, certain stocks saw massive gains. Companies and commodities associated with Trump and his campaign performed especially well in the wake of his victory: Musk’s Tesla reached a $1 trillion valuation, and Bitcoin hit a record high as Trump declared he’d make the U.S. the crypto capital of the planet.” Oh, and the surge in Tesla stock has

made Musk the first $300 billion man.

Maybe the real problem is “uppity women.” After all, the last time the president-elect won an election, it was against a woman. And both women had far more qualifications – the most recent having served as an attorney, a district attorney, an attorney general, a senator and a vice president. Is the problem that America is incapable of seeing a woman as its leader?

Come to think of it – how to explain female lawyers who defend men who exploit their positions of power to degrade women? Should we not wonder if they haven’t implicated themselves in their own gender’s exploitation? Hey, ladies, girls and gentlewomen, is it not worth asking ourselves: under what circumstances are we willing to end up becoming self-exploiting – and ultimately self-erasing – bots?

Oh wait, I know the answer to that question: Whatever it takes to get seen – since puberty, we have always wanted the boys to like us. And we will do just about anything to get their attention, which, usually involves pretending. Pretending those heels aren’t painful, pretending that dress isn’t impractical, pretending the boobs aren’t fake. It means going along with absurd and uncomfortable sexual practices perfected and reproduced to a numbing and nullifying degree in porn. It involves spending inordinate amounts of money on goods trying to measure up to increasingly sleazier standards of “beauty” involving lower cleavage, higher hems and longer lashes.

When you consider how often and how many smart women “fake it”, perhaps it shouldn’t be surprising they might go along with their men and fake their presidential pick. When men and women overlook demeaning references to women’s private parts, weight, face, and voice, you have to wonder how deep the internalized sexism goes.

I mean, how many women don’t know about the Access Hollywood video wherein the next president

of the United States bragged that if he finds a woman attractive (who cares if the feeling isn’t mutual), he “dives in.” “I don’t even wait”, he claims. Because “when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. ... Grab ‘em by the pussy. You can do anything.”

Just for the record: Any woman who says she likes it when men - rich and famous men, that is - introduce themselves by grabbing them by the crotch she is, a) once again, faking it. Or b) so devoid of self-awareness and esteem that she is willing to convince herself that the gesture is a measure of her lovability and worth. (And, of course, her sexiness, which in our consumer culture is the same as worth.)

It seems every American, whether a politician, celebrity, professor, journalist, labourer, bus driver, teacher, parking attendant, preacher, and even the homeless guy sleeping under cardboard on a park bench, seems to believe that America is “the greatest nation on earth.” And not in the way that citizens in other countries feel proud of the place they live, but in a kind of manically grinning, fist-pumping, don’tyou-forget-it-bub kind of way. In the same way, consumers at Christmas squeal when they get their mitts on the latest iPhone, X-box and Cabbage Patch doll. So maybe America got what it voted for - a reminder of its particular band of greatness.

Whatever the reason, the result would be different without social media, which gives everyone an opportunity to speculate on every little and big concern in the world. To give an opinion, whether informed or not. It gave the “inside voice” an outside voice. It gave cowards a platform to spew cruel, malicious attacks and make chilling and terrifying threats without fear of recourse because they’ve become banal. America’s new leader leads in the art of using his most inflammatory, reactionary inside voice on a public platform. And America just gave him the podium.

24114GE0

Judge, Ohtani should be automatic MVPs

BY BRUCE PENTON

Despite average or sub-par performances in the World Series, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees are almost guaranteed this week to be announced as their leagues’ respective Most Valuable Players.

BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist

Voting for all baseball awards takes place immediately following the end of the regular season, so performance in the post-season is not a factor. For Judge, that was important, because the Yankees’ centerfielder had a horrendous post-season at the plate and then made one of the most important errors in the decisive World Series game that led to a Dodgers’ win and the Series’ title in five games.

Over the 162-game regular season, though, Judge was awesome. He produced a Wins Above Replacement (WAR) figure of 10.8, the only major leaguer in double figures. (WAR is a relatively new stat, measuring a player’s value to a team by comparing their performance to that of a replacement-level player). Judge belted 58 homers, drove in a league-best 144, walked a league-high 133 times and produced an OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging) of 1.159, the best of his career. Judge will be a unanimous winner, giving him his second MVP award (2022 was his first) and the Yankees might have given the Dodgers a better fight in the World Series had the nine-year veteran hit in the World Series at a similar pace. Post-season pitchers had his number, though. Some of his ugly October

SPORTS TALK

Roughriders

BY GREG BUCHANAN

numbers were: three home runs in 14 games, a batting average of .184 and an OPS of .762.

Ohtani, meanwhile, is almost guaranteed to win the MVP award in the National League, his second straight, after he won the American League crown last year with Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani is the rarest of the rare: One of the best, if not THE best, hitters in baseball and, when healthy, one of the best, if not THE best, pitchers in the game. He signed a free-agent contract with the Dodgers last winter that will ultimately pay him $700 million. (He’s reportedly taking home $2 million a season with the Dodgers and will receive $68 million per year for 10 years after he retires and has returned to his native Japan.)

In 2024, Ohtani’s play was restricted to hitting, as off-season elbow surgery took him off the mound. All he did as the full-time designated hitter was smash 54 home run, drive in 130, hit for an average of .310 and produce an NL-best WAR of 9.2. He also stole 59 bases, making him the first major leaguer in history to have at least 50 homers and 50 steals in the same season. Hs value to the Dodgers is almost immeasurable and when he returns to the mound in 2025 and starts pitching like a Cy Young candidate, that $700 million contract will look like the Dodgers got a great deal. Baseball fans should enjoy this era of baseball, featuring two of the greatest to ever play the game.

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Not long ago, former WWE star Christy Hemme gave birth to quadruplets. Things got a little tense during delivery when she broke a chair over her obstetrician’s head.”

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “What I always say: Doctors bury their mistakes; sports columnists print theirs!”

• Words of wisdom from legendary coach Vince Lombardi, snipped from Jack Finarelli’s sportscur-

mudgeon.com site: “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.”

• Headline at the onion.com: “NFL referee under fire for watching porn on instant replay device.”

• Super 70s Sports, on X: “All I want for Christmas is Mike Tyson to knock Jake Paul out. I’ll consider it my birthday present for next year too.”

• Vancouver humorist Steve Burgess, after someone suggested Roughriders’ QB Trevor Harris would dominate the Blue Bombers in the CFL’s West final: “I hope so, but last time someone predicted a Harris landslide it didn’t work out so well.”

• Comedy guy Torben Rolfsen of Vancouver, on Canada’s difficulty in choosing a goalie for the 4Nations Cup in February: “Maybe Canada should go 6-on-5 for the whole tournament. Who would you rather have on the ice — Jordan Binnington or Nathan McKinnon?”

• RJ Currie again: “A brawl broke out in a professional rugby game in the country of Georgia, complete with punching, kicking and bloodshed. Then things got really violent — they played rugby.”

• Headline at the onion.com: “Undeterred Yankees Fan Attempts To Wrestle World Series Trophy Away From Mookie Betts”

• Headline at fark.com: “Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone is keeping his job; team will stay on its losing streak.”

• Another fark.com headline: “Mahomes vows to make second half of the NFL season interesting by playing on one leg”

• Steve Simmons of the Toronto Star, talking Blue Jays: “Winter is coming. This is our baseball season. The off-season had better be a huge improvement over the summer season.”

Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

will have a more realistic chance next year

CFL teams don’t magically immediately become Grey Cup winners simply because they hired a new head coach.

It rarely happens, although Saskatchewan Roughriders fans have seen it before. Seventeen years ago, Kent Austin, a Cup-winning quarterback with the 1989 squad, returned to Saskatchewan as a first-time head coach and led his inspired Roughriders to the third of the franchise’s four CFL championships. For a while, it looked like first-year head coach Corey Mace — a three-time Cup winner with other teams — had this season’s Roughriders believing they could do it, too. They dug out of a seven-game winless skid to finish second in the West, posted a winning record (9-81) and won a home playoff game against the B.C. Lions.

Until the West Final, when the ill-prepared Roughriders ran into the experienced Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Judging from his postgame comments, Mace will soon decide whether to remain as defensive co-ordinator while also handling the myriad in-game duties of a head coach.

Under first-year co-ordinator Marc Mueller, Saskatchewan’s offense seemed intent on running A.J.

Ouellette on every first down. This was predictable, ineffective, and an affront to unhappy, underused Ryquell Armstead, the other running back who likely made his last appearance in Saskatchewan’s lineup.

Quarterback Trevor Harris, so effective during a late-season winning streak, rarely found uncovered receivers. After missing 19 games during the past two seasons because of knee injuries, Harris can’t run away from pressure and openly wondered to reporters whether the Roughriders might want him next season.

Harris is 38, and his leadership qualities are wellknown, but he has never won a Grey Cup as a starter. Davis Alexander, Tre Ford, or Vernon Adams Jr. are also quarterbacks worth pursuing who might better fit the Roughriders’ future.

Harris, Ouellette, little-used defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II, and high-priced offensive linemen Philip Blake and Jermarcus Hardrick, who finished their seasons on the injury list, are high-priced and expendable in a salary-cap league.

Those decisions will be up to Mace and the personnel department, led by general manager Jeremy O’Day.

Considering the Roughriders deployed 16 different offensive linemen, 11 receivers, and 12 defensive linemen, the talent pipeline seems to be working. The roster will certainly undergo changes with new

recruits, free-agent acquisitions, retirements, and releases, but the hierarchy will remain in place for Year Two.

Unlike Austin, who benefited immediately in 2007 from a strong roster left by ousted GM Roy Shivers, Saskatchewan’s other Cup-winning coaches — Eagle Keys in 1966, John Gregory in 1989 and Corey Chamblin in 2013 — needed two or three seasons to build championship squads. This year’s roster underwent a major overhaul. It used to be difficult to put a strong team into green and white jerseys. The Roughriders rarely won. Regina was the smallest (and most ridiculed) of CFL cities, plus it had an old stadium with embarrassingly bad facilities. In pre-salary cap days, the community-owned Roughriders were on a tight budget without anyone luring high-priced players to Saskatchewan with under-the-table perks.

It’s not like that anymore. Although the Riders haven’t appeared in a Grey Cup since 2013, their 2007 victory started a string of four appearances in seven years. With state-of-the-art facilities inside seven-year-old Mosaic Stadium, a league-enforced salary cap, a mostly-adoring fan base, and the promise instilled by Mace, his staff and a strong nucleus of committed players the Roughriders will have a more realistic chance next year.

Kindersley resident publishes practical self-help book

BY JOAN JANZEN

Scott Holloway, a familiar face in Kindersley, recently wrote a book entitled ‘Striving for the Masteries.’ He said the idea for the book began to formulate when he conducted an addictions program.

“I was developing curriculum and recognized it could be helpful for other people who are dealing with bad habits or struggling with things that limit them in what they can accomplish,” he explained.

The title phrase speaks of the athlete’s pursuit of excellence, which is referred to in the Bible as running the race of life in pursuit of personal moral excellence. The book is suitable for teens and adults who have dealt with an addiction and want to rebuild their lives.

“I also recommend it to pastors because they need to set an example to the congregation,” he said. “There’s always room for growth, no matter what stage you’re at.”

In his book, Scott notes that the pursuit of excellence requires various disciplines—physical, mental/emotional,

spiritual, social, and practical. Mastery of these combined disciplines will give individuals the strength needed to live the abundant, victorious, and purposeful life that God intended everyone to live.

The pages of his book cover important topics, including vision, identity, integrity, and physical and mental well-being. It also emphasizes the importance of humility, gratitude, forgiveness, prayer, and meditation. Social aspects are also addressed, including communication skills, financial and time management skills, and organizational skills. Daily routines should include goal setting and personal accountability.

Worksheets, which accompany Scott’s book and are available online, are designed to make the lessons as user-friendly as possible. “It’s designed for a person to do by themselves, but at the same time, can be useful in a group setting,” Scott said. “The worksheets collect data on yourself which you can analyze to see where you can change and improve. It’s designed to be very practical, so the reader can figure it out on their own with minimal guidance.”

He also intends to launch a Striving for the Masteries Podcast, allowing Scott to discuss some topics in depth.

The book is available on his website, strivingforthemasteries.ca, and is currently available on Amazon as an e-reader and in paperback.

Scott Holloway from Kindersley recently published a practical self-help book, ‘Striving for the Masteries.’ SUBMITTED

Two Kindersley residents charged in drug trafficking investigation

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team (CRT) and the Kindersley Detachment have charged two individuals as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

On November 6, 2024, officers from the Prince Albert CRT and Kindersley Detachment executed a search warrant on a vehicle and at a residence on 8th Street W in Kindersley, SK.

During the search, officers located and seized approximately $30,000 in cash, 354 grams of cocaine, a small amount of fentanyl, 800 illegal cigarettes and drug trafficking paraphernalia.

Officers located and arrested an adult male and adult female away from the residence

As a result of investigation, 41-year-old Cameron Watson and 46-year-old Amanda Watson, both from Kindersley, have each been charged with:

• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and

• one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code.

Cameron Watson and Amanda Watson are scheduled to appear in Kindersley Provincial Court on December 17, 2024.

Declaration of results for Living Sky School Division elections

Subdivision 1 (Leoville, Medstead, Spiritwood)Kelly Schneider (elected)

Subdivision 2 (Hafford) - Mary Linnell (Acclaimed)

Subdivision 3 (Wilkie) - Nicole Kobelsky (Acclaimed)

Subdivision 4 (Unity) - Ronna Pethick (Acclaimed)

Subdivision 5 (Macklin) - Lacey Gartner (Acclaimed)

Subdivision 6 (Kerrobert, Luseland)Bailey Kemery (Acclaimed)

Subdivision Town of BattlefordGlen Leask (Acclaimed)

Subdivision City of North BattlefordRocky Omelchenko, Shaun Weber, Sarah Conner (Acclaimed)

Lonny R. Darroch Returning Officer

RM of Snipe Lake has new Reeve

The Rural Municipality of Snipe Lake’s municipal election had a strong turnout of 213 voters. Here is a list of the successful candidates.

Reeve: Al Harpestad

Division 1 Larry Ryland (acclaimed)

Division 2 Lisa Oakland

Division 3 Trent Ilott (acclaimed)

Division 4 Dustin Meyer

Division 5 Sandy (John) Sutherland (acclaimed)

Division 6 Jeremy Hartsook

Division 7 Bradley Williams

Division 2, 4 and 6 are starting year three of a fouryear term. The election process for those divisions will be in the fall of 2026.

The RM of Snipe Lake appreciates the years of service provided by Bill Owens, Neil Johnston and Verna Thompson.

Volunteers from the Better Together group visited and served refreshments and cake

or’s four residents who celebrated birthdays in November.

November birthdays celebrated at Heritage Manor

BY JOAN JANZEN

Four residents at Heritage Manor were honoured at the monthly birthday celebration held on Wednesday afternoon, November 13th at Heritage Manor in Kindersley. Volunteers from the Better Together group served birthday cake and refreshments to residents and their guests. Noreen Chiliak provided piano music for the afternoon, while everyone enjoyed visiting together.

Right: Sandy Campbell from the Better Together group, serves a resident at Heritage Manor in Kindersley during the November birthday celebration on Wednesday, November 13th.

Great Plains College awards over $213,000 at fall scholarship receptions

Great Plains College is pleased to announce over $213,000 in Entrance Scholarships, bursaries and awards were provided to 130 deserving students this fall.

“We know the cost of pursuing further education can be one of the largest barriers students face when deciding to go back to school,” said Brad Mahon, president and CEO at Great Plains College. “Our scholarship program is helping reduce that barrier, offering students a pathway to education that may not have been possible without the added financial support. We’re extremely proud to have provided nearly $2.5 million in scholarships and awards to help thousands of students through their educational journey.”

Highlights from this fall’s scholarship and awards distribution include:

• Over $157,000 awarded to students at the Swift Current Campus

• More than $55,250 awarded to students at the Maple Creek, Martensville, Kindersley and Warman Campuses

• $10,000 in International Student Awards was distributed to second-year diploma students at the Swift Current and Warman Campuses

• 10 Adult Basic Education Persistence Awards will be presented to students in Kindersley, Martensville, Maple Creek and Swift Current throughout December, including two Living Sky Casino Indigenous

Adult Basic Education awards

• Additional scholarships will be awarded in the winter semester to an estimated 43 students, providing an additional $51,000 in scholarships this academic year.

Two new bursaries were also announced in 2024-25, including the Crown Investment Corporation (CIC) Indigenous Bursary that will award five $5,000 bursaries annually, and the Philip Gobeil Memorial Bursary, created from a $100,000 dollar donation from the family of the late Philip Gobeil which will provide five $2,000 awards annually for the next 10 years.

“Our scholarship program is one of the best in the province thanks to the incredible generosity of donors in our communities who continue to support the college and our students year after year,” added Mahon.

“As National Philanthropy Day approaches on November 15, we want to extend an extra thank you to our donors for their ongoing support.”

To see the full list of 2023-24 donors and sponsors, please visit greatplainscollege.ca/thanks.

Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are open and students are automatically considered for a $500-$5,000 Entrance Scholarship when they apply to a full-time student loan-eligible program before the April 30, 2025 scholarship deadline (for fall-entry programs).

More information on Great Plains College’s scholarship program, deadlines and other awards can be found at greatplainscollege.ca/scholarships. Anyone interested in supporting students through the Entrance Scholarship program at Great Plains College can visit greatplainscollege.ca/donate or reach out to development@greatplainscollege.ca.

in honour of Heritage Man-

PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN

E F F E C T I V E A D V E R T I S I N G M A D E E A S Y & A F F O R D A B L E !

P L A N S F O R E V E R Y B U D G E T

Billed Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly or Yearly *ON APPROVED CREDIT C A L L / T E X T K A T E

3 0 6 - 4 6 3 - 2 2 1 1

BY BRIAN ZINCHUK

Late in the year, just in time for the next COP (Conference Of the Parties) event, the federal Liberal government released its planned oil and gas emissions cap details on Nov. 4. The Saskatchewan government reacted negatively to this plan, calling it a cap on production. And it looks like the newly re-elected Sask Party government plans on running out the clock in this ongoing fight with the federal government, expecting an upcoming election within the next year will result in the policy being quashed.

The cap was released by federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson.

Minister of Energy and Resources Jim Reiter spoke to Pipeline Online on Nov. 5 about the provincial government’s thoughts on the matter.

Asked if these regulations were performative virtue signaling for COP, Reiter said, “Well, I think that speaks to the timing. I think you’re right. A lot of it is virtue signaling. It’s about Steven Guilbeault wanting to do that, and Jonathan Wilkinson. Whereas we’ve been very clear in this from the start, our position on it, it’s unnecessary and it’s ridiculous.

“As we look into this more and more, I’ll just be frank. You know, their timelines are that it doesn’t take effect until 2026. I’m optimistic it’ll never take effect, because hopefully we have a different federal government in place before that.”

The backgrounder provided by the federal government, reproduced verbatim here, speak extensively about the broad implementation of carbon capture and storage. But it does not talk about using that captured carbon dioxide in enhanced oil recovery, something oil producers, the Alberta and Saskatchewan government have sought federal support for.

Reiter said, “I would say what you just said speaks volumes. You know, they talk the talk, but they never follow through. I mean, they avoid, they don’t do the tax incentives for enhanced oil recovery. If you actually want to produce oil with less footprint, there’s your way to do it. And yet, they won’t this.

“They’re paying it lip service. They say it’s not a production cap. It clearly is a production cap. Let’s, let’s just call it the way it is. I mean, this is a federal government with a radical environment minister who’s doing everything he can to completely kill and shut down this industry.”

The federal statements on this policy repeatedly say it is “not a production cap.” But if it isn’t, then why wouldn’t you use it for enhanced oil recovery?

Reiter replied, “Exactly. That’s exactly, right, because there is no good answer for that. That’s to your point. They don’t even mention it. That’s why they don’t mention it, because they have no good answer for it well.”

The proposed regulations speak of “emissions allowances,” essentially a quota, based on 2026 production levels. But that implies that there will be no new

entrants into the industry. The reality has been much different. A look back at the Estevan Mercury rig reports of 25 years ago show almost ever company listed then doesn’t exist today, as new entrants come and go. The emissions cap regulations imply the imposition of something similar to the dairy quota system. You can’t just go buy 50 head of cattle and start producing milk in Canada without having a very expensive allotment of quota to do so from the supply management system. And the proposed emissions regulations are specifically designed to incrementally reduced that quota year by year.

The result means it will be next to impossible for a new entrant into the field. Yet at the same time, both Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in recent months have spoken about doubling oil production in their respective provinces.

Asked about how a new player could enter the field if they don’t already have production in 2026, Reiter said if that is what they’re planning on doing there, it would be preventative.

“Frankly, we’re at the stage here that talking negotiating with them hasn’t worked in the past. And frankly, I’m just looking at the at the election time frames for the for the federal government, and absolutely hoping that we that we see a government in place that isn’t trying to kill this industry.”

In September, just prior to the start of the provincial election, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre released the Saskatchewan government’s Economic Impact Assessment Tribunal report

THE STORIES IT COULD TELL!

Turvin School still stands southeast of Kindersley. It was in operation from 1913 to 1949.

Classroom memories at Turvin School

BY JOAN JANZEN

If you take a short drive in the country, heading southeast from Kindersley, you’ll spot an old one-room school which remains standing at its original location. A sign designates it as Turvin School District No. 3032, S.W. 1/4 3229-22 W3rd, 1913 - 1949.

Numerous people from Kindersley attended the school, one of whom was June Nargang. Now 85 years of age, June vividly recalls the two years she spent there, from 1948 to 1950. She said the school’s original sign can be found inside the Merrington School at the Kindersley Museum.

Turvin School was the first school in that area and was built on land owned by the Smith family. June and her family moved from Rosetown to the Turvin area in April 1948, where her dad, Maurice Cook, had purchased a farm.

At that time, Bill and Nina Moffatt taught at the school. June remembers the couple rotating teaching duties, with Bill being the disciplinarian. He was later principal at Westberry School until he retired. “There was a teacherage at the school, and Nina stayed there sometimes,” June remembered.

A few local individuals took turns taking care of janitorial duties. “We used to take our potatoes, carve our initials in it and put them on the fire in the stove, and by noon, we had a nice hot, roasted potato for lunch,” June recalled.

on the incoming emissions cap. That tribunal found such a cap could result in up to a 52 per cent reduction in Saskatchewan oil and gas production by 2050. Asked about that, Reiter said, “ The Tribunal sort of verified what we had been concerned about all along, which is this, this would just the cap and the methane regulations would just be immensely expensive to the province, to the industry, would do all kinds of economic damage, lost jobs. It just verified that.

by Cheryl Mullock

A piano in the school provided musical entertainment for weekly singalongs. Eventually, classroom sounds were silenced at Turvin School when rural schools were closed. At that time, June and her classmates were transported to school in Kindersley.

“Because there were so few children in our district, the teachers picked us up and took us to school,” she remembered. However, the school building also served as a gathering place for community events.

“It was a well-used building. There were all kinds of parties, anniversaries, picnics, and wedding dances there,” June said. A live orchestra provided musical entertainment for wedding dances. “My mother often played piano. Piano players switched off cause piano players get tired, but the fiddlers didn’t,” she explained. In 1949, Audrey and Walt Becker were two of the many local newlywed couples who had their wedding dance at Turvin School.

However, after the school closed, the building began to deteriorate. June’s dad purchased the land from the Smith family in 1953, and the school building and teacherage served as grain bins.

There was a barn at the school, which June’s dad moved to their farm and made into a garage and workshop. Eventually, those buildings were destroyed in a fire; however, Turvin School remains standing as a reminder of bygone days when one-room rural schools dotted the prairie landscape.

Reiter concluded, “I don’t know exactly what we’ll do for next steps. We obviously are going to be having some more discussions. We’ve been very clear in our position of this from day one. This was no secret, that it was coming at some point. And Premier Moe and myself and all our colleagues have been arguing vehemently against it, falling in deaf ears with this federal government. But again, as I mentioned, quite frankly, I’m optimistic this will won’t see the light of day if the federal government changes in time.”

Eston Wheatland Centre presents

DRAWS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT THE CENTRE

Ticket Sales 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Draw at 7:30 PM

First time ever seeing colour TV

BY KEITH SCHELL

It was November 1967. I was seven years old and in town after school one day for a little girl’s birthday party.

Draws will be held until Oct. 30, 2024

Draws will continue until Oct. 29, 2025

See our Facebook page for details

Lic. #LR24-0086

Lic. #LR23-0068

Keith Schell

The birthday party was rolling along in the basement recreation room, with music, cake, punch, and assorted kids’ games like pin-the-tail on the donkey. A good time was being had by all.

When suddenly, I had to go to the bathroom. Their bathroom was upstairs on the ground floor, so I went upstairs and found and used it. When I was finished, I had to go past their living room to get back downstairs.

But something I saw in their living room caught my attention and stopped me dead in my tracks:

Their family had a colour tv!

I had never seen colour TV before in my entire young life! At that time, colour TV was still new-fangled technology and was still in the introductory stages to the consuming public. In relation to the average wage back then, new and emerging technologies like colour TV were incredibly expensive and still out of the range of affordability for most people of the time. We certainly couldn’t afford one. All we had at our house at the time was an old black and white TV that we bought second-hand from my Dad’s brother. And on top of that, us living out in the country so far, we only got one lonely channel (CBC) on that blurry old black and white TV.

Their colour TV was the most amazing thing I had ever seen in my young life! I was enthralled by the bright and vibrant colours displayed on the screen. Furthermore, what was actually being shown on the TV screen at that particular moment was both puzzling and absolutely mesmerizing to me.

I watched in utter fascination as a couple of guys, one wearing a yellow shirt and the other with funny eyebrows and pointed ears and wearing a blue shirt, were using a little metal tube to talk to a giant blob of multi-coloured sparkling light.

Open-mouthed, I was riveted to the spot. What I saw on their TV that day in glorious colour was so amazing I couldn’t look away.

Eventually, I was called back downstairs to the birthday party. I practically had to tear myself away from what I was seeing on their TV to go back downstairs.

The party for that little girl was a nice time and we all had fun. Eventually my Dad came and picked me up from the party and took me home.

But what I had seen on their colour TV that day had made such a profound impression on me that I never forgot it.

Fast forward to 1974. After much pleading (mostly from me), that year we could finally afford to buy our very own colour TV! And in 1975 we got a TV tower with an aerial rotor that used a dial controller wired up inside the house to mechanically rotate the aerial so we could actually get three or four TV channels on a clear day! TV-wise, our family was finally coming into

At that time, colour TV was still new-fangled technology and was still in the introductory stages to the consuming public.

the 20th century.

One day, as I was happily exploring our little handful of new TV channels, I discovered that one of our new channels, CTV, was carrying a syndicated science fiction TV show at that time that I had never seen or even heard of before. It was on every weekday at 5 pm, and the name of this new show was ‘Star Trek.’

Once I started watching that show on our new colour TV, I was absolutely hooked! The sophisticated storylines, interesting characters, and the outstanding special effects for the time were absolutely mesmerizing. I instantly became a ‘Trekkie’ for life.

When I was watching Star Trek in 1975, the episode I was watching on one particular day suddenly seemed very familiar to me.

There, on the screen, were a couple of guys, one wearing a yellow shirt and the other with funny eyebrows and pointed ears and wearing a blue shirt. They were using a little metal tube to talk to a giant blob of multi-coloured sparkling light.

And then it suddenly hit me: This was what I had seen on the colour TV at that little girl’s birthday party back in 1967!

Unbeknownst to me at that time, I had been witness to a small part of television history at that little girl’s birthday party in 1967: I had seen part of the first run of the ninth episode ‘‘Metamorphosis” of the second season of a bold new science fiction television series back then called ‘Star Trek’.

(This was the episode where Kirk and Spock were trying to persuade a giant blob of light, female in nature and named ‘The Companion’ that she couldn’t love a human man named Zefram Cochrane who had been stranded on her little asteroid. I know how it sounds, but this was actually a classic ‘Star Trek’ love story!)

And as that Star Trek episode was being shown in our living room that day in 1975, in my mind, I was carried back to that little girl’s birthday party in 1967, absolutely fascinated by the dazzling colours and special effects unfolding on their TV screen and unable to tear myself away.

Over the many years since then, I have seen that one particular Star Trek episode numerous times and ‘the bloom is now off the rose,’ so to speak.

With a multitude of networks, hundreds of specialty channels and incredible CGI effects commonplace in almost every new video release nowadays, today’s kids couldn’t possibly understand just how amazing and ground-breaking the rudimentary special effects in the original ‘Star Trek’ series were on the emerging technology of colour TV back in the day.

But people of my generation will understand. And it was a joy to grow up in a simpler time when new and even more wondrous things than colour TV always seemed to be coming just around the corner!

Classifieds

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of Kenneth Norman Billett , late of Elrose, 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 18th day of December, 2023.

MORGOTCH LAW

PO BOX 2530

107 - 2nd Avenue East

Kindersley, Saskatchewan S0L 1S0

MISCELLANEOUS

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness, or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna. com.

PROVINCE-WIDE

CLASSIFIEDS. 48 local community newspapers, distributing to over 450 communities, including 14 cities. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call 306649.1405 or visit www.swna. com for details.

Find QUALIFIED, LOCAL EMPLOYEES, using the strength of community

FUNDRAISING

for Kindersley Community All-Wheel Skatepark & Outdoor Family Recreation Area

The Kindersley Skatepark aims to be a place for the community to come together & enjoy outdoor events while creating a safe place for kids to learn new skills and gain confidence. Your sponsorship will help bring this space to life. Please contact Tyrone 306-460-6687 with any questions or donation information.

FEED AND SEED

Martensville, SK. Spend your retirement years in a community close to family/ friends in the Saskatoon area that has large city services with small town safety and charm. More information at www.chateauvilla.ca, 306291-3686 or chateauvilla@ sasktel.net

WANTED

newspapers! Visit www.swna. com or call 306-649-1405 to find out how!

AGPRO SEEDS - BUYING HEATED CANOLA, FEED

AUCTIONS

McDougall Auctioneers

Unreserved Farmland Auction. Crop & Hay Quarter – RM of Elfros #307 - NW 19-32-13-W2. Contact Cory at 306-271-1505 for more details or visit McDougallAuction.com

BARLEY & FEED GRAIN. #1 buyer on the prairies, top price paid! For Bids Call/Text: 306-873-0481, Email: sales@agproseeds.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, rock trucks, packers; wide range of machines.

Lots of work all season. Camp/R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, SK S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-4051228 www. firstandsecondmortgages.ca

HEALTH

REAL ESTATE

INDEPENDENT ADULT LIVING apartments in

COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 2 Will be received by the undersigned on the 4th day of December, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the municipal office in Kerrobert, SK., 603 Atlantic Avenue AND

During regular business hours, November 19th, 2024 to December 4th, 2024, at the municipal office in Kerrobert, SK., 603 Atlantic Avenue.

Nomination forms must be properly executed and accompanied by a Public Disclosure Statement. Dated this 19th day of November, 2024. Kathy Wurz Returning Officer

BS & TENDERS

6 strategies for navigating office politics

Navigating office politics requires finesse, strategic thinking and effective communication skills. Here are six strategies to help you get recognized and rewarded despite the politics at play:

4 strategies for retaining your employees

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

4. Stay informed. Stay abreast of organizational changes and power structures within the workplace. Understanding the political landscape can help you anticipate challenges and navigate office politics more effectively.

TENDER FOR RENT

Tenders will be accepted on the following parcels of land located in the R.M. of Progress No. 351, approximately 13 miles North of Kerrobert, SK:

NW 24-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $232,500.00)

1. Build strong relationships. Cultivate positive relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Establishing rapport and trust can help you understand complex office dynamics and garner support.

1. Focus on communication. Communicate openly with your employees. Listen to their concerns and be open to new ideas. Let them know they’re heard and that you take them seriously.

2. Think about development. Employees often quit because of a lack of advancement opportunities. Therefore, provide training so your employees can develop their potential, avoid boredom and take on new challenges.

2. Stay neutral and diplomatic. Avoid taking sides in conflicts and maintain a neutral stance. Diplomatically approach sensitive situations by focusing on facts and finding common ground to resolve disputes.

3. Communicate effectively. Practice clear communication to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts. Be assertive yet respectful in expressing your opinions and advocating for your interests.

3. Offer benefits. Ask your employees what your company could improve and add these to their benefits and perks. For example, you could include group insurance, paid holidays, yoga classes, flexible working hours and telemedicine.

4. Get out of the office. Create opportunities for your employees to socialize and have fun in a context that doesn’t revolve around work. Use the opportunity to celebrate their successes.

5. Focus on results. Stay focused on achieving your goals and delivering results, regardless of interpersonal dynamics. Demonstrating competence and professionalism can earn you respect and credibility, irrespective of the politics at play.

Employee retention also depends on effective recruitment. Therefore, use a specialized agency to start your talent search today.

6. Seek allies. Identify supporters within the organization who can advocate for you and provide valuable insights. Building a solid support network can help you advance your career goals.

By implementing these strategies, you can confidently navigate office politics, build positive relationships and achieve career success.

SW 24-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $269,100.00)

SE 24-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $247,400.00)

450 cultivated acres

No lentils or peas ever grown on this land.

Tenders will be accepted on any or all parcels.

Tenders will be received by the undersigned on or before 12:00 o’clock noon on

WEDNESDAY, THE 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024

More information available upon request.

Not necessarily the highest or any tender accepted.

COOPER NEIL LAW FIRM

Solicitor for Lyall and Gloria Knorr

Telephone: 306-228-2631

Whether you already work in information technology (IT) or are just starting your studies, here are three qualities essential to your success.

Fax: 306-228-4449

Email: unityoffice@cooperneil.ca

P.O. Box 600

SK S0K 4L0

1. ANALYTICAL SKILLS

As an IT employee, you’re often required to solve problems. Consequently, you must enjoy challenging yourself and looking for innovative solutions. You must also be inherently curious to stay updated with the latest technologies in a constantly evolving field.

Tenders

3. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

TENDER FOR RENT

Land Description

Telecommuting has become increasingly popular in recent years. It allows companies to recruit qualified talent across the globe. If your company is about to welcome a new telecommuting employee, here’s how to do it.

• Talk about the company. Describe the company’s mission, values and other information to help the employee develop a sense of belonging.

SE 11-35-23 W3 - 70 Acres Ag, 80 Acres Pasture, NE 12-35-23 W3 - 105 Acres Ag, 42 Acres Pasture, NE 16-35-23 W3 - 153 Acres Ag NE 20-35-23 W3 - 115 Acres Ag, 30 Acres Pasture, SE 20-35-23 W3 - 150 Acres Ag NW 25-35-23 W3 - 110 Acres Ag, S ½ of SW 36-35-23 W3 - 7 Acres Ag, All in the RM of Progress No. 133

lean on and contact if they need help. This will help them feel at ease.

• Introduce the team. Set up a video chat to introduce the entire team. You can reserve extra time for the employee to get to know the colleagues they’ll be working with directly.

•Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted; All land to be sold together;

•Please contact the below office for a spec sheet.

• Present your tools. Familiarize the employee with the tools, software and online platforms the company uses daily.

•Only tenders submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Sauverwald (Volk) Tender” will be accepted.

• Follow up. Make sure the new employee receives feedback from their immediate colleagues in the first few weeks to help them adjust. The recruit should feel free to ask questions without fear of judgment.

•Successful bidder to provide a 10%

• Offer mentoring. Ensure the new employee knows they have someone they can

ALL TENDERS to be

or before NOON December 10, 2024 in

Are you looking for telecommuting employees to join your team? Do business with a recruitment service.

NE 3-35-23 W3rd

(municipal assessment - $168,900.00)

It’s rare to get your dream job on the first try. Therefore, if you’re offered an entrylevel position, it’s necessary to ask yourself if it’s a good idea to accept it. Here are some tips to help you decide.

SE 3-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $147,200.00)

NW 4-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $136,200.00)

NE 4-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $161,900.00)

WHEN TO ACCEPT

NW 9-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $197,200.00)

If the job is related to your area of expertise and allows you to use and develop your skills, it may be worthwhile. The job may let you explore a field you’re interested in and help you obtain a better position in the future. The offer may also be attractive if there’s room for career development within the company.

NE 9-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $204,600.00)

SW 9-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $186,300.00)

SE 9-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $199,400.00)

NE 8-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $117,000.00)

SE 6-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $227,000.00)

SE 32-35-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $224,800.00)

SW 1-36-24 W3rd (municipal assessment - $237,100.00)

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 organized 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.

2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS IT specialists must be able to communicate with their colleagues and clients. This means you must be good at conveying your ideas, making yourself understood and finding the best moments to do so.

WHEN TO REFUSE

If you sincerely doubt that you’ll enjoy your everyday tasks, the job probably isn’t for you. The same applies if most of your skills and educational achievements don’t apply to the job and won’t contribute to your professional development. Finally, it may be best to refuse the position if the salary is significantly lower than your expectations or if the company has a high turnover rate.

Are you having trouble finding a job that suits you? Consult job hunting resources in your area.

SE 1-36-24 W3rd (municipal assessment - $69,600.00) 22 acres pasture not included

No peas or lentils have ever been grown on any parcels.

Tender to be for a term of 3 years.

Tenders will be accepted on any or all parcels.

Tenders will be received by the undersigned on or before 12:00 o’clock noon on

WEDNESDAY, THE 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024

More information available upon request. Not necessarily the highest or any tender accepted.

COOPER NEIL LAW FIRM

Solicitor for Daniel and Carol Knorr

Telephone: 306-228-2631

Fax: 306-228-4449

Email: unityoffice@cooperneil.ca

P.O. Box 600

Unity, SK S0K 4L0

Include ad spaces to generate revenue from the content on these pages.

The following lands shall be sold by tender on behalf of Claudette Bartlette and Neil Sauverwald as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Marjorie Sauverwald (Volk)

BS & TENDERS

How to leverage social media to help your career

Besides connecting with family and friends, social media is a powerful tool for professional development. Leveraging social media platforms effectively can significantly enhance your job prospects and opportunities. Here are several ways to use social media to help advance your career:

4 strategies for retaining your employees

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

• Build a professional presence. Create and maintain a professional profile on platforms such as LinkedIn, which is an online resume and networking hub for professionals. Ensure your profile is

1. Focus on communication. Communicate openly with your employees. Listen to their concerns and be open to new ideas. Let them know they’re heard and that you take them seriously.

Maintenance Lead – Reford Thermal

complete and up-to-date and effectively showcases your skills, experiences and accomplishments.

• Showcase your expertise. Share valuable content related to your industry or expertise on social media platforms. Write articles, post insightful comments or share relevant news and resources to demonstrate your knowledge and establish yourself as a thought leader in your niche.

4. Get out of the office. Create opportunities for your employees to socialize and have fun in a context that doesn’t revolve around work. Use the opportunity to ce

• Network with peers and industry leaders. Use social media platforms to connect with professionals

Employee retention also depends on effective recruitment. Therefore, use a specialized agency to start your talent search today.

Maintenance Lead – Reford Thermal

Cardinal Energy Ltd. (“Cardinal”) is an upstream oil & gas company with assets in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. With a track record of sustainable energy practices and innovation in the oil and gas sector over the past 10+ years, Cardinal is now entering the development of thermal heavy oil projects in Saskatchewan. We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to help support the Reford Thermal Project.

in your industry, including peers, mentors and influencers. Engage with their content, participate in discussions and build meaningful relationships.

• Stay Informed and current. Follow industry-related accounts, organizations and publications to stay informed about trends, developments and job openings in your field. Actively engage with industry conversations and share insights to demonstrate your expertise and passion for your profession.

• Promote your work and achievements. Use social media to showcase your accomplishments, projects and successes. Share updates about your work, achievements and milestones to highlight your value and expertise to your network.

Remember to maintain professionalism and honesty in your online posts, engage thoughtfully with others and use social media as a strategic tool to support your career goals.

Whether you already work in information technology (IT) or are just starting your studies, here are three qualities essential to your success.

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

Position Overview

1. ANALYTICAL SKILLS

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 responsible for the assessment and selection of maintenance vendors used at the Reford Facility. You will be supporting the construction, commissioning, and leading the ongoing maintenance of the Reford Thermal project. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proven track record in the oil & gas industry. This position is based out of Reford SK, located ~19km South of Wilkie.

Experience and Qualifications:

How to welcome a teleworking employee

At least 7 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, with a strong understanding of SAGD operations and technologies.

Experience and Qualifications:

Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with operations team, manage vendor relationships, and ensure seamless execution of maintenance activities.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

RM of Snipe Lake No. 259

3. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

NW 31-25-17-W3M Ext 0

Including oil and gas surface lease revenue from Teine and Saturn totalling $12,400 per year. Purchaser must rely on own research and inspection.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Forward written tenders by 2:00 p.m. on November 28, 2024 to:

HUGHES LAW OFFICE, Box 729, Eston, SK S0L 1A0 Ph.: 306-962-3654 • Fax: 306-962-4474

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

Email: hugheslaw@sasktel.net

Solicitor for Carol Rideout

WHEN TO REFUSE

LAND FOR SALE BY SEALED TENDER

WHEN TO ACCEPT

Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and environmental compliance standards.

 At least 7 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, with a strong understanding of SAGD operations and technologies.

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

Interprovincial Red Seal Ticket of Electrician, Millwright or Instrumentation are considered assets to the position

 Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with operations team, manage vendor relationships, and ensure seamless execution of maintenance activities.

Experience in planning and execution of turnaround activities

 Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

The R.M. of Prairiedale No. 321 is now accepting tenders from interested parties for the following properties: Lot 2, Block/Par 1, Plan G477 Ext. 0 Lot 4, Block/Par 1, Plan G477 Ext 0

 Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and environmental compliance standards.

Assessment and selection of vendors for all maintenance activities at site

Tenders can be mailed to the R.M. of Prairiedale No. 321, PO Box 160, Major, SK S0L 2H0 or delivered to the RM Office located at #1 Recruit St., Major, SK S0L 2H0.

The R.M. of Prairiedale No. 321 reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. For more information contact Charlotte Helfrich at 306-834-1201

Are you having trouble finding a job that suits you? Consult job hunting resources in your area.

Tenders will be accepted until December 9, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Tenders should be marked “PROPERTY TENDER”

 At least 3 years leading or planning maintenance activities in the oil & gas industry

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

 Interprovincial Red Seal Ticket of Electrician, Millwright or Instrumentation are considered assets to the position

Creation and implementation of preventative maintenance programs for facility and pipeline operations, prioritizing asset integrity and reliability.

lean on and contact if they need help. This will help them feel at ease.

 Experience in planning and execution of turnaround activities

Support development of project-specific safety procedures and maintenance protocols (e.g., SOPs) to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support project management activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and cost control, to ensure timely project delivery within budgetary constraints.

• Talk about the company. Describe the company’s mission, values and other information to help the employee develop a sense of belonging.

• Introduce the team. Set up a video chat to introduce the entire team. You can reserve extra time for the employee to get to know the colleagues they’ll be working with directly.

 Assessment and selection of vendors for all maintenance activities at site

Support the creation and implementation of maintenance workflow process, asset integrity programs to monitor and maintain the reliability and performance of project assets. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.

• Present your tools. Familiarize the employee with the tools, software and online platforms the company uses daily.

LAND FOR SALE BY SEALED TENDER

Under the provision of The Tax Enforcement Act the Town of Eston offers for sale the following land:

Lot 7 Block 24 CF3467 (326 4th Ave SW)

Responsible for troubleshooting problems and develop/implement repairs, as well as providing technical recommendations for process and equipment improvements

Track and analyze maintenance costs to identify trends and outliers, ensuring alignment with budget expectations.

• Offer mentoring. Ensure the new employee knows they have someone they can

Are you looking for telecommuting employees to join your team? Do business with a recruitment service.

If you meet the above qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a team developing new SAGD projects in Saskatchewan, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Thermal@cardinalenergy.ca Be sure to include ‘Maintenance Lead – Reford Thermal’ in the subject line of your email.

The Town of Eston is now accepting tenders from interested parties for the sale of the above land acquired through tax collection. The Town of Eston reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. Tender packages can be picked up at the Town of Eston, Box 757, Eston SK S0L 1A0.

For more information contact the Town of Eston at (306) 962-4444.

Include ad spaces to generate revenue from the content on these pages.

For more information on Cardinal Energy Ltd. please see our website at: www.cardinalenergy.ca

Only those applicants we request for an interview will be contacted.

The deadline for receipt of tenders is Wednesday December 18,2024 at 5:00 pm.

Tenders should be marked “PROPERTY TENDER/LAND TENDER”

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF

Where Did Joy Go?

BY ANGELA CLEMENT

Life can be a tricky space sometimes. A loss knocks us off balance and can put us in a place where safety and trust don’t come easily. On top of that, the world seems to be changing fast and spinning without any regard to our pain. It may seem like people are getting more and more disconnected from each other and from what is most meaningful in life. Please know, I felt this way too. You are not alone. Many of us in grief feel this way. You might be asking yourself, where did the joy go? Will I ever have joy again? What even is joy for me now? We look back at all the times we felt joyful and we realize they all included our person. Now they are gone. It seems hopeless. On top of that, the world seems to be so cruel and mean. People are hurting each other and it is hard to see anything good. What we hear and see on social media and television confirms our thoughts. Yet the thing is, joy is still there. We just can’t see it. Our antenna is pointed in the wrong direction.

Joy does not need the outer world to behave. Believe it or not your greatest joy can actually come from the deepest of sorrows. How? When we are in sorrow for some time we start to get curious about where joy is. We begin to search. Eventually, we will discover that joy is an energy. It is an energy all around us which we can find if we choose to focus upon it. We have to choose joy. Sometimes we don’t want to and that

is okay. Allow sorrow to be your friend instead. But when you are ready, this is how you choose joy. Give freely of your heart. Find little ways to be kind and compassionate to yourself and others. When you start to do that purposely, with your whole heart, you will see the universe will begin to reflect more kindness back at you. Give it time and have patience. You will start to see joy in little things. You will find it in nature. You will hear it in a song. You will feel it in your heart again. Once that starts to happen you might be wondering what is next? Why am I here and what am I supposed to be doing now that my loved one is gone?

Sometimes the task at hand calls for you to become a blank page. See if you can just live as simply as possible every day doing things that bring you peace. Allow the days to unfold as you do little things to bring yourself comfort. Open your mind. Try not to change or influence what you see around you or how you feel. Just be. It is a perfect time for intimate exchanges and profound connections with your higher power. Sprinkle kindness around you where you can and stay open to possibilities. Allow spirit to help you write your story. Watch for synchronicities and signs that you are on the right path. They will come.

The vision you see will likely surprise you. You will wonder how it all happened and you will tell the story of how the perfect answer suddenly came to you. You will rejoice in the joy that you feel. You will be in awe of the power you have within you. You will know that no matter what happens, you will be okay. You and spirit are meant to be co-creating this life together and it is a beautiful thing. You just need to ask and be open to the answer coming in unexpected ways. Sending lots of love, Angela. www.healingenergy.world

•

TAX TIPS

Splitting

FOR SALE BY TENDER TENDER FOR RENT

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

Tenders will be accepted on the following parcels of land located in the R.M. of Progress No. 351, approximately 13 miles North of Kerrobert, SK:

W3rd (municipal assessment - $211,700.00)

1. Focus on communication. Communicate openly with your employees. Listen to their concerns and be open to new ideas. Let them know they’re heard and that you take them seriously.

and add these to their benefits and perks. For example, could include group insurance, paid days, yoga classes, flexible working hours and telemedicine.

NW 24-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $232,500.00)

SW 24-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $269,100.00)

- 2024 Crop - Wheat - Quonset does not go with land - Current Renter has Right of First Refusal

SE 24-36-23 W3rd (municipal assessment - $247,400.00) 450 cultivated acres

Tenders will be accepted on any or all parcels. 5% Non-refundable deposit will be required on accepted Tender 10 days after closing.

No lentils or peas ever grown on this land.

4. Get out of the office. Create opportunities for your employees to socialize and have fun in a context that doesn’t revolve around work. Use the opportunity to celebrate their successes.

Tenders will be accepted on any or all parcels.

4. Get out of the office. Create opportuni ties for your employees to socialize have fun in a context that doesn’t revolve

retention also depends on effective recruitment. Therefore, use a specialized agency to start your talent search today.

Tenders will be received by the undersigned on or before 12:00 o’clock noon on WEDNESDAY, THE 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024

Tenders will be received by the undersigned on or before 12:00 o’clock noon ON WEDNESDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024. More information available upon request. Not necessarily the highest or any tender accepted.

More information available upon request. Not necessarily the highest or any tender accepted.

COOPER NEIL LAW FIRM

Solicitor for Jim & Rhelda Winterhalt

Solicitor for Lyall and Gloria Knorr

Telephone: 306-228-2631

Fax: 306-228-4449

Email: unityoffice@cooperneil.ca

P.O. Box 600

P.O. Box 600 Unity, SK S0K 4L0

SK S0K

SKILLS

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 organized and able to multitask to keep up with your workload.

500 - 12th Ave. E., Kindersley, SK 306-463-2005

BROCK

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

• Broktoberfest Beer Festival (Brock Rink Fundraiser) at the Brock Community Hall. Silent Auction. Doors open 5:30. 6:30 Supper 8 PM Entertainment. $50 admission. No minors. Keg Beer. Contact Cody for tickets 306-460-9076. Lederhosen and drindl dresses welcomed!

COLEVILLE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7

• Coleville’s Santa’s Hut 11 AM - 1 PM. All proceeds to the Kindersley Crisis Centre. Monetary or new item donations can be dropped off at the school or text Joleen Scheible at 306460-7023 for pickup. We are always in need of men’s and ladies items. Etransfer accepted. Kids 14 & under are welcome.

EATONIA

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

• Stick Stakes Raffle LIVE draw date. Enter for a chance watch the Edmonton Oilers vs Las Vegas Golden Knights in Edmonton. Grand prize includes 4 game tickets, a 2-night stay at the Fantasy Land Hotel, and a $500 Visa giftcard! Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased from any Eatonia & District Recreation Board member. All proceeds will go to future Eatonia Pool projects.

- 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 PM at the EOL Meeting Room. Contact Mila 306-480-2035.

ESTON

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

• Eston Players in Concert (EPIC) presents Tenors Galore in concert (one night only) an evening of music and song featuring Clayton Braybrook, Brian Shauf, Laurie Thompson and former Eston resident Aaron Ruston at the Eston Legion Hall. Dinner 6:30 PM. Performance: 8:30 PM. Tickets: $80/person available at the RM of Snipe Lake office starting Friday, November 1st. All proceeds to Dr. David S. Mulder Eston District Health Foundation Inc. in support of local family healthcare.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

• Town Council Meeting 7 PM Town Office

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

• Wheatland Centre Christmas Supper 5:30 PM. Tickets $35.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

• Santa Claus Day at the AGT Community Centre

- 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 PM. $5.00. Bring your own utensils. Coffee & tea provided.

- Wheatland Centre Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7 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.

With Winter upon us it would be a good idea to check the status of your antifreeze! We have Prestone Antifreeze in stock Along with various other winter items such as Saf-T-Brake Air Line Antifreeze, Diesel Antigel and Diesel Conditioner

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22

• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Melfort Mustangs 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “Sing Sing” 4 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 cash at the door. Sponsored by Speedy Auto Glass.

• Kindersley St. Joseph’s Catholic Church annual fall fundraiser 8:30 AM - 12 Noon. Come out for a hot breakfast of pancakes, sausages and scrambled eggs. Items for sale include garage sale items, bake sale table, used books and games. Frozen cabbage rolls, perogies and spring rolls can be ourchased as well from the kitchen. Donations of good used winter outerwear to be disbursed to those in need.

• Kindersley Klippers 8th Annual Sledge Hockey Tournament. Games starting at 8 AM. 7 Junior and Intermediate / Adult Teams playing. Free entry.

• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Melfort Mustangs 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

• Kindersley Klippers 8th Annual Sledge Hockey Tournament. Games starting at 8 AM. 7 Junior and Intermediate / Adult Teams playing. Free entry.

TUES, NOV. 26, WED, NOV. 27, THURS, NOV. 28

• Elizabeth Middle School’s production of “Disney Aladdin Jr.” 7 PM at the school. $10 / ticket. Advanced tickets available at Prairie Rose Floral. Limited seating available.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Melville Millionaires 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

• Kick-Off to Christmas! Kids Matinee featuring Despicable Me 4 (sponsored by Dr. Lonnie Brooks); Hot Chocolate sales by Better Together, Santa photos at the Masonic Lodge by Janine Smith. Tractor and Wagon Rides downtown courtesy of the Kindersley Museum and Rocky Mountain Equipment. Keep watching for further details.

• Kindersley Curling Club CURLSASK rotating 4’s Junior Fun-Spiel. Grades 4-12. Must register by November 15th. Contact Lexie at lexieadamson@hotmail.com to register. 6 end games - 4 player teams. $40/team.

• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Melville Millionaires 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1

• Annual Christmas Carol Festival presented by Kindersley and District Music Festival Association 7 PM at St. Paul’s United Church (502 Main Street). Free will offering. For further info or for anyone wishing to participate, please contact Glenda Giles at 306-460-8031 or email: glengi@sasktel.net. Entries must be in by November 26.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Humboldt Broncos 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 & 7

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

• Kindersley Museum & Tourism Centre’s annual Museum of Lights. Fridays Drive Thru and Saturdays Walk Thru.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20

• Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers vs Battlefords North Stars 7:30 PM at the Inter Pipeline Arena.

- 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 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-463-4210.

- PickleBall Indoor Season meets Sunday & Wednesday evenings 7-9 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, Wednesday, Friday 10 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 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 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

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25

• Soup & Bun Lunch 11:30 AM - 1 PM at the Leader Friendship Centre. Cost is $8.00. Held the 4th Monday of the month (except December).

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

• Dabber Bingo at the Leader Friendship Centre. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Bingo at 7 PM. Held the 4th Wednesday of the month (except December).

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

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 PM. For tickets or more info text Helena 306-831-0007 or Tyler 306932-7791.

TUESDAY