Honours those serving and volunteering within our emergency services sector
SUBMITTED BY BAILEY KEMERY
MAJOR — This year was the first year the West Central area hosted an emergency services gala to represent the Kerrobert, Luseland, Major, Plenty, and Dodsland fire departments and emergency service areas. The gala was held on February 8th at the Kerrobert PCC.
The gala was spearheaded by a local emergency management committee representing some local RMs and Fire Departments. The committee decided to expand the gala opportunity to all of the area south of Unity and north of Kindersley. It only made sense since the areas often work together in mutual aid when responding to emergencies. Bailey Kemery and Chelsea Kissick were the main event coordinators.
This evening was a great opportunity to join and honour those serving and volunteering within our emergency services sector. Not only did we have awards for active members, but we were also able to honour those who are no longer active and finally receive the recognition that has most definitely been earned.
This formal event offered professional pictures with your friends and loved ones (it’s not every day you get dressed up!), a lovely catered meal by Jan Taylor, a bar, and light music entertainment from Time of Your Life Entertainment.
There were 50/50s and a Silent auction. The committee decided to reinvest the funds into the emergency services by paying for recruiting and retaining local first responders and offering local training for the fire departments, as there aren’t many local training opportunities. Now that we had our organization meeting on April 13th, we were able to decide where how our funds were being distributed officially. We had
discussions with future funds and supporting AED purchased in communities and other equipment and opportunities.
The evening also offered a great networking opportunity for the members to meet, exchange information, and share opportunities. MLA Kim Gartner, our Sask Public Safety Agency Vice President, West Central Crisis, and many town and village mayors and councillors attended the event. Not to mention the incredible support various community members who either attended or volunteered. We also received exceptional support from other areas, such as the Kindersley Fire Department, as Chief Jeff Soveran brought an entire table.
Kerrobert’s Mayor, Mike Mitchell, read the fireman’s prayer, and the Town of Luseland Mayor, Kathy Wurz, paid tribute to first responders. The West Central Crisis offered a community spotlight on their services.
The gala hit a bit of a rocky start as the date competed with hockey playoffs. However, it was ultimately well attended, with 160 tickets being sold. Everyone who attended had a fabulous time and looked just as fabulous. We had many event donors and had a few people ‘sponsor’ tables for our honoured guests. We hope to expand on this idea next time.
Although it was a tumultuous experience, it was an incredible learning curve, and we are extremely excited to do this again. We hope that next time, we have even more attendance! But next time, we will definitely advertise as formal instead of black tie, as that seemed to scare a few people off.
I was grateful to those who helped when I needed it, as it was a big undertaking, but I know exactly what to improve upon next time. We also have such valuable people in our communities outside of the emer-
Gala Attendees
Kindersley Travel Club’s Italy tour coincides with Pope’s passing
BY HEIDI MARCHANT
KINDERSLEY — Our Kindersley Community Travel Club’s 2025 tour took us on a “Grand Tour of Italy.” We had 44 amazing travelers, with the youngest being in grade 8. We had a great group of students (many who were accompanied by a parent/grandparent), and community members, making it a very diverse group. We flew into Milan on April 15th, and flew out of Rome on April 26th. Our itinerary included the following visits: Verona, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Assisi, Pompeii, Sorrento/Capri and Rom, including the Vatican, Coliseum/Roman Forum, Catacombs, and Ostia Antica archaeological site).
It was a historic time to be in Italy with the Pope’s passing. We were at the Vatican on the morning that his body was brought to St. Peter’s Basilica for viewing, which meant that we could not visit the Basilica, and things looked much different in Saint Peter’s Square. There was a huge security presence including snipers, security helicopters and lots of security guards (including specialized drone guns). There was a media camp, with cameras and reporters from all over the world. We were able to spot lots of North American news stations among the group, and there was filming happening constantly.
It was interesting to tour the Sistine Chapel and learn about the process of the upcoming Conclave that will take place in there very soon. We flew out the day of the funeral, which was good because there were many road closures and squares being set up with huge TV monitors in preparation for the city to view the funeral together, and for the dignitaries and church officials from all over the world to attend.
The Kindersley Community Travel Club picked a historic time to tour Italy. During their April 15th - 26th visit they happened to be at the Vatican the morning the Pope’s body was brought to St. Peter’s Basilica for viewing.
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We had an amazing tour director Nikola who taught us a great deal about Italy’s history, art, architecture, and modern life. We also had some amazing local guides who shared their knowledge on all of our guided tours. The weather was amazing! It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
We are planning our next tour to Greece at Easter of 2027. We are just working to finalize the itinerary. Details and registration will come out soon! We will also be opening a 2028 tour before the fall as well, with a location to be decided.
Eston Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides takes place this Saturday
ESTON -On Saturday, May 10, Eston and area residents can participate in an uplifting and vital event that assists Canadians waiting to be matched with a Dog Guide. The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG) is an accredited organization that relies on the upcoming fundraising event, the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, to empower people living with disabilities or agencies assisting people who have experienced trauma by providing Dog Guides at no cost and supporting them in their journey together.
“In 2017, approximately 6.2 million Canadians were living with a disability. Fast forward to 2022, and the disability rate has grown significantly, with 8 million people living with a disability –and we expect that number to continue to increase as our population ages,” explains Travis Forbes, Manager of Events at LFCDG. “Dog Guides are already in high demand and are not provided by the government; they come from organizations like LFCDG – a non-profit that provides the dogs at no cost despite each of them costing $35,000. In order to continue to transform the way people live by matching them with Dog Guides across seven different programs, we
need the public to join our fundraising event and help us reach the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides’ goal of $1.6 mil lion.”
Thanks to our national sponsor, Pet Valu, all proceeds from this event will go back to assisting more people receive a Dog Guide at no cost. LFCDG relies on the success of all Pet Valu Walks for Dog Guides to continue to create an im pact for Canadians. The Eston 95 Lions have held bi-annual walks since 2011 and the total funds raised to date, with help from local participants and corpo rate sponsors, is over $37,000. All funds raised go directly to the training and placement of Dog Guides. to our Eston Walk sponsor, Kindersley Pet Valu, for their generous donation of dog prizes for the walk.
The Eston Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides takes place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, starting at 11:00 a.m. from the lo cal Lions Hut/Legion Hall entrance on 1st Avenue East. begins at 10:00 a.m.)
To make an impact today, you may pre-register or donate to the Eston Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides at https:// www.walkfordogguides.com/fund raisers/EstonWalkforDogGuides.
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gency services area.
The night’s greatest success was the opportunity to award and recognize our members. Many people were unaware of their awards, so watching them be surprised was truly heartwarming. SSgt. Andrews was so fantastic to work with (giving awards to our officers as well), and we loved having our EMS services present as well. Following is the list of those who were recognized:
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Eight lifetime achievement awards were given out at the gala. These awards are given to members who have served for over 30 years and have demonstrated exceptional leadership and representation for their communities. These winners were all honoured as they played such a vital role in the development of their respective areas.
• Major Volunteer Fire Department; Jan Edmonds
• Kerrobert Volunteer Fire Department; Greg Bahm
• Dodsland Volunteer Fire Department; Randy Neumeier, Tom Joyce, Don Rechemacher, Tony Greschner
• Kerrobert Emergency Medical Services; Jo-Anne Dupius
• Kerrobert/Kindersley Emergency Medical Services; Steve Couples
Jr Member Awards
This is an award to a junior member who shows exceptional initiative and ambition in their service.
• Major Volunteer Fire Department; Brady Cairns
• Luseland Volunteer Fire Department; Olivia Gardeski
Rookie of the Year Awards
This is given to a member of their service who has accepted criticism, showed initiative, demonstrated leadership, and worked to improve their service area
overall. This Member has proven to be a vital asset to their service and community.
• Major Volunteer Fire Department; Miranda Bardick
• Luseland Police Service; CST. Ty Kohlman
Service Member of the Year
This award is given to a member who dedicates their time to improving the department’s overall performance. Whether on the front line or behind the scenes, these members have proven that their commitment, leadership, and presence are invaluable to their respective services.
• Major Volunteer Fire Department; Ben Cairns
• Plenty Volunteer Fire Department; Dan Calder
• Kerrobert Emergency Medical Services; Olivia Babichuk
• Kerrobert/Kindersley RCMP; Corporal Marc Durocher
• Kerrobert/Kindersley RCMP; Corporal Conroy Fillion
Synergy Credit Union Notice of Special Meeting of Members.
Registration is required to attend the Special Meeting.
Members can register online at synergycu.ca/merger until June 2, 2025, at 12:00 pm. During this meeting, the Synergy Board of Directors will present to members the Amalgamation Agreement for the proposed merger of Conexus Credit Union 2006, Cornerstone Credit Union Financial Group Limited, and Synergy Credit Union Ltd., and provide them with an opportunity to ask questions. The Notice of Meeting and Amalgamation Agreement are available at any Synergy branch upon request and at synergycu.ca/merger. Members will be asked to vote on the recommended Special Resolution to approve the Amalgamation Agreement and merger starting June 3, 2025, at 6:30 pm and closing June 13, 2025, at 12:00 pm
The following is a summary of the Amalgamation Agreement:
Conexus Credit Union 2006 (Conexus), Cornerstone Credit Union Financial Group Limited (Cornerstone), and Synergy Credit Union Ltd. (Synergy), (the Amalgamating
Credit Unions), agree to amalgamate as one new Credit Union, the name of which will be determined by the boards of the Amalgamating Credit Unions. Each member shall become a member of the Amalgamated Credit Union on the date of amalgamation and receive the privileges thereof. The Amalgamated Credit Union shall become the owner and maintain a complete record of all assets, rights and things and be subject to all of the liabilities and obligations of each of the Amalgamating Credit Unions. Each of the Amalgamating Credit Unions will provide full disclosure of its assets and liabilities. From the date of agreement until the amalgamation date of January 1, 2026, the Amalgamating Credit Unions shall consult with each other with regard to business operations and extraordinary expenses. The Amalgamation Agreement includes proposed Articles of Amalgamation, Bylaws and the first directors of the Amalgamated Credit Union. The auditors for the new Credit Union will be Deloitte LLP. If the membership of Conexus approves the amalgamation, but one of either Cornerstone or Synergy do not approve the amalgamation, Conexus and the other approving credit union will amalgamate notwithstanding the withdrawal of the non-approving credit union.
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Pop89: Bringing back humility
BY MADONNA HAMEL
- 9th Ave West, Kindersley
Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll
R.M. of Happyland No. 231
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Happyland No. 231 for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the following days:
Monday to Thursday May 2 to July 2, 2025
A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with:
The District Board of Revision Secretary Nicole Hoskins Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 by the 2nd day of July, 2025. Dated this 2nd day of May, 2025.
Kim Lacelle Assessor
Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll
R.M. of Kindersley No. 290
Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the R.M. of Kindersley No. 290 for the year 2025 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days:
Monday through Friday - May 2, 2025 to July 2, 2025
A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.
Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is requested to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Secretary of the Board of Revision Nicolle Hoskins Western Municipal Consulting Ltd. Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 by 5:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of July, 2025.
A fee of $100.00 for each parcel appealed must accompany the appeal request, refundable if appeal is successful. For information regarding your assessment, please contact: The Assessor, R.M. of Kindersley No. 290, Box 1210, Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0. Email rm290@rmofkindersley.com; Ph: 306-463-2524
Dated this 2nd day of May, 2025. Pam Lyons, Assessor
Trump says he’d “love to be the pope.” Hahaha. Even his jokes belie arrogance and hyper-inflated pride. Why do we laugh? Because a)they’re the only predictable thing about him? b)we have normalized his absurd and disturbing behaviour? or c) we are afraid to critique him because we could be next on his hit-list?
Forget Trump’s behaviour; we are slowly acting strange by accepting his dictatorial language and gestures. Who do I blame for this? a) Our own lack of moral muscle? b) The media or 3)The tech-bros who gave us social media? All of the above.
According to a 2008 MIT study, lies spread 6x faster than truth. This means that fear, anger and hate make for good business. When did our values, morals, and quest for truth get replaced by a slavish fascination for “how low can you go?” a) We’ve always been this way b) Our fears feed our compulsion to strike quickly, preventing us from discerning the truth? c)We like it this way.
From Alexander Pope, who said: “Lame Truth limps after, too tardily to prevent the winged progress of her adversary,” to Winston Churchill, who said, “A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can get its boots on,” we humans seem to prefer slander over facts.
I worked in broadcast journalism back when fact-checking mattered. And my opinions, no matter how clever or cutting, were not solicited. The focus remained on the truth, not on the personality of the broadcaster. Leave your ego at the door.
But those days are gone. Social media generates lies at exponential speeds. Hate runs riot and untethered because technology remains the most unregulated industry in the world. This kind of free-for-all isa threat to freedom.
Nobel prize-winning Maria Reesa, author of “How to Stand Up to A Dictator,” explains that “ if you don’t have the facts, you can’t have the truth, and if you don’t have the truth, you don’t have trust and if you don’t have trust you don’t have a shared reality. And then, you can’t solve problems and, ultimately, you don’t have a democracy.”
If ideas of right and wrong, true and false, are irrelevant, why bother with fact-checking? Tech bros manipulate our information system so profitably that they are about to become the world’s first trillionaires. Are we decent enough NOT to respond with admiration? Does truth matter more to us than trashing others for cash?
If you are one of the millions spending hours on social media, building your own little reality relative only to you and your likes, where you invite others in only if they’re nice and say nice things about you, even if they’re made up, you don’t live in reality. You live in an insane asylum. And the truth is irrelevant.
Truth requires humility - an understanding that we are mere humans - and, ultimately, humus, the soil from which we came and shall return. And who wants to be humble? Where’s the cache in that? All the more reason to thank our new Prime Minster for entering the word into the cultural vocabulary. Let’s keep the word alive. And let’s hold Carney to his word when he says he will conduct himself with “humility.”
In a letter marking the pope’s passing Carney re-
ferred to a challenge the Francis gave him directly: “He likened humanity to wine – rich, diverse, full of spirit – and the market to grappa – distilled, intense, and at times disconnected. He called on us to ‘turn grappa back into wine,’ to reintegrate human values into our economic lives.”
In his acceptance speech the new PM also used the word “ambitious”. Ambition without humility is pride. If Francis were still here he might remind him: The number one vice in Catholic doctrine is pride. Pride goeth before every fall, the proverb goes.
Morality is a spiritual muscle; we must exercise virtues daily. Running a country (or a newscast) is neither a game nor a game show. In a moral universe, sucking all the air out of the room, grabbing all the attention, and modelling rude behaviour would not be described as “genius,” “charismatic,” or “skilled.” But, in a ratings-grabbing, star-enthralled, profit-churning, click-baiting universe, it is.
We all know people who are aggressive, noisy bullies who manage to harass and threaten less powerful people into silence. It’s hard to walk away from one when he’s a world leader. “You’ve got nothing I need,” claims Trump. So why be humble? Never mind that it’s the core tenet of every religion: treat others how you’d like them to treat you.
Trump’s transactional approach to relationships sadly reflects a strange new type of Christian who assumes the same transactional relationship with their God and whose gospel is not that of the mendicant rabbi Christ but the Gospel of Wealth as preached by steel magnate Andrew Carnegie.
While the pope insisted that we feed and comfort the poor and marginalized, Trump deported them south of his border. At the same time, he looked north of the border for more people to insult. Yes, he’s a blowhard. Yes, it’s a game. But, Canadians, on the whole, don’t find the bombast of American gameshows and reality shows entertaining except as fodder for parody. We wonder why more Americans aren’t embarrassed by such ignoble comportment. Why do they play along?
Trump continues to inflate his ego to the size of a hot-air balloon - but, inevitably, his incendiary language will cause an explosion, leaving a stunned administration - and media hounds - to pick up the pieces and wipe the mud from their faces.
Because, in the end, words matter, manners matter, morality matters. How we express concern for each other, address each other and represent ourselves to the world matters. Americans have grown used to trash talk; it’s American as apple pie. By voting in Trump they sent the world the message that such behaviour is befitting a world leader. Maybe it’s time to eat some humble pie.
NHL coaching improvement not always rewarded
BY BRUCE PENTON
Duck! Here comes the axe!
Greg Cronin probably deserved better than to be fired at the end of the 2024-25 National Hockey League season. After all, he led the Anaheim Ducks to an 80-point season (35-37-10), which was a league-leading 35.5-percent increase over the previous season’s disastrous 59-point campaign.
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
Cronin, probably among the least-recognizable coaches in the NHL outside of southern California, will deservedly get some coach-of-the-year votes but his relative success this season didn’t carry enough weight with Ducks’ general manager Pat Verbeek.
“I think I see this team at a point to where my expectation of this team is to make the playoffs next season,” Verbeek told Yarkbarker.com.
Coaching the Ducks for two years, Cronin’s record wasn’t great, but the talent he had to work with wasn’t so hot, either. His teams finished 25 games under .500 and the playoff drought for the team goes all the way back to 2018. Still, a 21-point improvement from one season to the next usually results in a contract extension with a big raise, not a firing.
Verbeek wasn’t happy with the team’s offence, which ranked 30th of the NHL’s 32 teams. Mason McTavish and Troy Terry tied for the team lead in goals with 22, and finding more firepower is at the top of Verbeek’s to-do list. With that in mind, high-scoring free agents Mitch Marner of the Leafs and Nikolaj Ehlers of the Jets are on his priority list.
So who will be the NHL’s coach of the year? Washington’s Spencer Carbery got a lot of attention this
I would like to sincerely thank everyone in Kindersley and the surrounding areas for your incredible support over the years. It has been an honour serving you through Royal LePage Wheat Country Realty. After 21 wonderful years, I am officially retiring. However, Sheila and I will continue to proudly own the brokerage. With that, I’m very pleased to announce that Jenn McLean will be stepping into the role of Managing Broker as of May 1st, 2025. Jenn, a proud hometown girl, brings 9 years experience as a real estate agent with 7 years as an associate broker. She is excited to meet both new and returning clients, and to continue providing the hardworking, reliable service you expect — whether you’re buying or selling farm, commercial, or residential properties. Our team of top Agents remains committed to representing all our clients with the utmost professionalism, and we look forward to many more years serving this wonderful community. Thank you again for your trust and support!
- Bill Larocque
year for leading the Capitals to an Eastern Conference title and improving their points’ total from 91 to 111. Ottawa’s Travis Green will get a few votes for the Senators’ vast improvement from last year, in which they garnered 78 points, to the 97 and a wildcard playoff position this year. Scott Arniel of Winnipeg should get some consideration for the season-long consistency that earned his team the President’s Trophy, but the Jets’ season-over-season gain was not that spectacular (110 to 116). Another top candidate is Montreal’s Martin St. Louis, who guided the Habs to the playoffs for the first time in four years. Montreal was second-last overall in early December before something magic started to happen in Montreal. Whether it was the team’s core finally coming together, the emergence of rookie flash Lane Hutson on defence or the coaching strategy of St. Louis working its magic, the Habs were red-hot down the stretch.
But the best of them all might be Dean Evason of the Columbus Blue Jackets, who didn’t make the playoffs, but went right down to Game 82 before being eliminated. The Jackets’ point improvement (66 last year to 89 this year, a 34.8 per cent increase) was impressive, even more so when you consider that their best player, Johnny Gaudreau, was killed in an August car-bicycle crash. But Evason’s percentage improvement still didn’t match Cronin’s 35.5, and look where it got the ex-Ducks’ bench boss.
• Vancouver comedy guy Torben Rolfsen: “Tiger Woods’ design firm is going to build a nine-hole short course at Augusta National. Prediction: They’ll hold a tournament there called the Mistresses.”
• Super 70s Sports: “I cannot emphasize how little I care what the speed of a home run was. ‘He crushed a 105.8 mph homer!’ means nothing to me. To paraphrase Satchell Paige, ‘Did it go over the fence, wild child?’”
• From an X user called Thank the Stars: “If they do speed and launch angle for HRs they should do it for every ball in play. Let the people know about that 60 mph soft grounder with a launch angle of seven.”
• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com, after the first day of the NFL draft: “Imagine being Cam Ward, No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. And all the media is about the guy who HASN’T been drafted yet.”
• Columnist Norman Chad: “Shedeur Sanders has fallen so far down in the NFL draft, he’s watching it with me tonight.”
• Another one from Chad: “President Trump just signed an executive order placing Shedeur Sanders on an undisclosed NFL team.”
• Super 70s Sports, on Shedeur Sanders not being drafted in the NFL’s first round, as had been expected: “If 32 teams individually decide your talent isn’t worth you being a migraine headache, that’s not getting ‘blackballed.’”
• Comedy guy Torben Rolfsen of Vancouver: “No phones are allowed on the course at the Masters. It’s like a Salvadorean prison for Tik-Tokkers.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “The Canucks recently banned the video game Fortnite during their road trips. I’m thinking that might actually be the game Vancouver was playing this season — it didn’t look like hockey.”
• Headline at theonion.com: “Masters Crowd Whispering Its Lungs Out”
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Happyland Thrift Shop celebrates its grand opening
BY JOAN JANZEN
LEADER — The Happyland Thrift Shop at Leader opened its doors to the public at its grand opening on Thursday afternoon, April 30th. The convenient location on Highway 21 is perfect for people driving through Leader or visiting the town. Plenty of customers were streaming through the shop’s doors, and every nook and cranny was filled with products of all kinds. It was a beautiful sunny day, and patrons were able to indulge in treats and refreshments provided outside.
The shop is a community effort, with volunteers giving off their time and energy and Great Sandhills Railway and Dirk’s Family Pharmacy providing shelving. Hawk’s Agro provided the space and more
volunteers will take shifts during the shop’s future business days.
Regular business hours will be on Wednesday mornings from 9 am until noon and Thursdays from 9 am to noon and 5:30 to 7:30 pm. They may also be open on the occasional Saturday, which will be announced in advance.
The store has a wide variety of products. There are both unique items and practical everyday necessities—something for everyone. Everything is offered at affordable prices, and it was cash only for the time being. Happyland Thrift Shop will be a welcome addition to the community. It’s a place where people can donate their gently used items, which may be precisely what someone else needs.
Happyland
PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
Scholarship deadlines are approaching
BY JOAN JANZEN
KINDERSLEY — It’s scholarship season and Kindersley students have been busy applying for local scholarships, and there are still plenty of opportunities ahead. Here are just a few deadlines which are soon approaching.
Applications for three annual SASCA Leadership Scholarship of $1000 have a deadline set for May 15th. The Rotary Club is awarding their annual post-secondary scholarships. Three scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to graduates from schools located within 70 kilometres of Kindersley, with an application deadline set for May 16th.
Museum to benefit from Smile Cookie sales
BY JOAN JANZEN
KINDERSLEY — Kindersley & District Plains Museum Board member Norm Wiggins and Councillor Rob Anderson were armed with the necessary tools to make sweet smiles Monday morning, April 28th, at Tim Hortons in Kindersley. Once again, the Town of Kindersley partnered with Tim Hortons to help choose a charity to receive Smile Cookie donations.
Council chose the Kindersley & District Plains Museum to be the recipient for this year’s Spring Smile Cookie Week. The much-appreciated funding will go toward repairing the leaking roof of the main building.
Patrons stopping by Tim Hortons on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. were able to extend a friendly greeting to a Councillor and Museum Board member while they were busy making smiles. Anyone purchasing smile cookies from April 28th to May 4th helped support the Kindersley Museum, as 100 percent of the proceeds were donated towards this worthy cause.
Simplot is offering their scholarship for students planning to attend post-secondary school in the fall with the intent to take an agriculture related program. The deadline on May 23.
June 5th is the deadline for applications for the Kindersley Minor Sports Scholarship. Caleb Bacon Memorial Trade Scholarship’s deadline is also on June 5.
The Legacy Fund offers a $1,000 scholarship, providing financial assistance to students in the University of Regina’s Bachelor of Arts programs in Political Science, International Studies, Public Administration, or Philosophy, Politics and Economics Program and related fields.
Kindersley & District Plains Museum Board member Norm Wiggins and Councillor Rob Anderson were making sweet smiles on Monday morning April 28th. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of the Smiley Cookies from April 28th to May 4th are going towards the Kindersley Museum.
PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Thank You!
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The Kerrobert & District Wildlife Federation would like to send out a big THANKS to all the sponsors, attendees and volunteers for another successful 2025 supper!
SUPPORTERS:
A&W Kindersley
Ace High Holdings
Bahm’s Auto Services
Baker Hughes
Bick’s Drugs
Castle Hardware - Kindersley
Champion X
CLAAS Kindersley
Clifford Neufeld
Dakota’s
Deryle Bohn
D-Can Car Wash
Dennis Welding
Dodsland Credit Union
Ed Waldner
Enbridge
Extreme Range Outfitters
Guppy’s Car Wash
Holland’s Hot Oiling - Kindersley
JQR - Kathy Hight
K&E Water Works
Kerrobert Credit Union
Carstar’s - Kerrobert
Reddi Mart
Kerrobert Towing & Storage
Kindersley Bearing
Coliseum Mediterranean Grill
Kindersley Co-op
Kindersley Mainline
Kindersley Packers
Kindersley Trailers
Knots & Nourishment
Long Horn Oil & Gas
Luseland Co-op
Marie Cholin
Mark & Monika Knorr
Max AG Consulting
McSteel Salvage
Mei’s Restaurant
Montana’s - Kindersley
Nutrien
OK Meats - Major
OK Tire - Luseland
OSY Rentals - Major
Plains Midstream
Prairie Pursuit
Prairie Sky Treasures
Precision Instrumentation
Primrose Ground Control
Pure Chem
Ranger Electric
Razor Oilfield
Reinbold Electric
Rhonda Kohlman
Ritual Skin Care
Rojan’s Grading RM of Winslow
Secure
Schnick Enterprises
Shortt’s Insurance - Kerrobert
Simplot - Plenty
Source for Sports - Kindersley
Strathcona
Teine Energy
Thompson Bearing - Kindersley
Tisdale’s Sales - Kindersley
Van Mar Enterprises
Vintage Marketplace
Weese Electric
Wenzel Motors
White Cap Resources
This event couldn’t happen without everyone coming together to help. This supper is our main fundraiser for the year that helps us keep our reservoir and trout pond in good condition for all to enjoy.
The Government of Saskatchewan is extending the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP) to expand market access for Saskatchewan oil and support the continued development of carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines. CO2 pipelines play an important role in reducing emissions and growing enhanced oil recovery capacity.
Since OIIP was introduced in 2020, 74,000 barrels per day of new oil pipeline capacity has been added through the program. To date, over $100 million in private capital investment has been secured through OIIP, with a further $380 million associated with projects that have been conditionally approved.
“This program remains essential to our goals of generating investment in new energy projects and increasing our oil export capacity,” Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young said. “Extending OIIP shows we are committed to maintaining a competitive resource development environment in Saskatchewan. The growth of our oil and gas sector is a significant priority for our government because it leads to good
jobs and additional economic opportunities for the people of our province.”
The extension of OIIP will allow for the program to continue accepting new applications until March 31, 2029. The program will continue to offer a 20 per cent royalty tax credit, up to a maximum of $40 million, on qualifying oil or CO2 pipeline projects.
“The extension of the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program will help the province remain a competitive destination for investment, especially as companies navigate these economically challenging times,” Husky Midstream Chief Executive Officer Shane Cooke said. “As a company, we benefitted from our participation in the program when expanding our Saskatchewan operations and believe its continuation will encourage future investment in transportation infrastructure that supports new production opportunities and industry growth.”
For more information about OIIP, including links to application documents, visit: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/oil-infrastructure-investment-program.
Wilkie & District Museum gearing up for another exciting year
WILKIE
— The Wilkie Museum has been busy preparing for another year of bringing the past to life for visitors. The excitement has already begun with the Hometown Raffle, a unique twist on the popular raffle format.
“We had some amazing Wilkie-based businesses donate their goods and time for this fundraiser,” said Public Relations Coordinator Phil Heilman. The Grand Prize of the Hometown Raffle features a beautiful set of his and hers leather bags (a purse and a messenger bag) along with matching wallets. The leather was handpicked by OA Leather Supply, a large leather distributor based in Wilkie. The bags and wallets were handcrafted by Blu J Keepsakes, a talented one-woman operation. The Second Prize consists of Wilkie, SK apparel donated by the Wilkie Pharmacy, along with a marble game for the kids. The museum board has also thrown in some surprise prizes! Tickets are being distributed throughout Wilkie and the surrounding areas, including Landis, Ruthilda, Scott, and Kelfield. In addition, the museum is planning its second annual Wilkie Show N’ Shine, scheduled for June 14, in conjunction with the Town of Wilkie’s Jump into Summer festivities. The Show N’ Shine will feature entertainment and a BBQ lunch. The museum is also finalizing plans for its second annual Canada Day
celebrations, which will include a pancake breakfast, entertainment throughout the day, and a BBQ supper in the evening. Additionally, the board is committed to some much-needed work around the museum grounds, including roofing the Blacksmith Shop and renovating walkways and steps.
Want to stay updated on everything the museum is doing? Follow us on Facebook by searching for the Wilkie & District Museum. Be sure to look for posters advertising all our events, as well as ads in your favourite newspapers.
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“The nice thing about living in a small town is that when you don’t know what you’re doing, someone else does.“
Immanuel Kant
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The beautiful his and hers leather package from OA Leather and Blu J Keepsakes
PHOTO COURTESY OF OA LEATHER AND BLU J KEEPSAKES
The second prize from the Wilkie Pharmacy PHOTO BY PHIL HEILMAN
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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.
Would you like to run your own licensed daycare home business but don’t want the clutter in your own home or to perform the renovations needed to get licensed?
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.
Macklin, Wilkie and Unity RCMP Weekly Report
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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.
The community of Coleville has a home ready for lease to an individual qualified to become a licensed daycare home operator. All utilities except phone/internet/tv are included in the monthly lease amount at a very reasonable rate. Child sized shelving, tables and chairs, high chairs, crib, sleeping cots, toys and more are already in the house. The home would qualify to run up to 12 spaces with a helper. The home has been renovated to pass the Fire and Heating Inspection.
3 essential qualities for IT professionals
• RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke to the subject of complaint.
• Member conducted a wellbeing check at the request of a family member.
• Police received a complain of theft. This matter is still under investigation.
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.
• CN Police reported a railway crossing malfunction near Senlac. Reported for information purposes.
• RCMP received a complaint of disturbing the peace. Insufficient evidence to proceed.
• Members spoke to an individual regarding a child welfare concern.
Employee retention also depends on effective recruitment. Therefore, use a specialized agency to start your talent search today.
We are looking for a candidate with ECE Level One or experience in childcare and willing to obtain Level One. Candidate must be confident in running their own business. Candidate must be willing to implement an engaging program for the children in their care.
Candidate must respect the work, time and money the community has put into the home to get it set up properly. The Daycare Property Committee will continue to maintain the normal upkeep of the physical property.
There are several start up grants available through the Government of Saskatchewan to assist with licensing costs. Candidate is required to carry $5 million in liability insurance and pass all record checks. Candidate must be licensed or almost licensed at the end of a three month period.
If you or you and a helper are interested in checking into the opportunity, please contact Kathy Sproule at 306-460-8320 and forward a resume to colevillecef@gmail.com
• Police attended a report of smoking hay bales near Unity.
• There were also four traffic complaints and three false 911 calls.
Wilkie RCMP
• RCMP received a complaint of disturbing the peace. This matter is still under investigation.
• Police received a complaint of an unleashed dog. Members spoke to the animal owner.
Macklin RCMP
• RCMP acted as mediators in a family dispute.
• A 34-year-old male from Macklin was charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, a 52-year-old male from Smiley, Saskatchewan was charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Fail to Comply with Undertaking Condition and Possession of Methamphetamine, and a 32-year-old male from Lashburn, Saskatchewan was charged with two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime after Members executed a search warrant at a residence. This matter is still under investigation.
• Police received a report of a suspicious substance on a vehicle. Insufficient evidence to proceed.
Whether you already work in information technology (IT) or are just starting your studies, here are three qualities essential to your success.
• Members received a report of a missing person. The individual was located.
1. ANALYTICAL SKILLS
• RCMP received a complaint of trespassing. Members patrolled but could not locate the subjects.
• Members are investigating a complaint of assault.
• Police received another complaint of assault but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
• RCMP received a complaint of criminal harassment. Members spoke to the subjects of complaint and issued a verbal warning.
you must be good at conveying your ideas, making yourself understood and finding the best moments to do so.
• Members received a complaint of an individual attempting to steal a truck, but it there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
3. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
• Police received a complaint of trespassing. This matter is still under investigation.
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.
• RCMP received a report of an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was deemed a traffic hazard and was towed.
2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• There was also one traffic complaint.
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.
Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity / Wilkie/ Macklin areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at (306)228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at (306) 843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at (306) 753-2171.
IT specialists must be able to communicate with their colleagues and clients. This means
How to welcome a teleworking employee
Bids must be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft payable to MacLean Wiedemann LLP equal to 5% of the bid price as a deposit. All unsuccessful bidders will have their certified cheque or bank draft returned to them within 10 days of the conclusion of the bidding period. Bids shall be delivered to MacLean Wiedemann LLP at: 422 – 6th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1H5;
3. Bids must be submitted for whole half section – the Parcels must be purchased together.
4. If a bid is accepted and bidder does not proceed with the sale, the deposit of the bidder will be forfeited to the Seller.
5. All bids must be unconditional. All bids received will constitute an unconditional offer to purchase all of Parcel 1 and 2.
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.
6. The balance of the bid price will be payable and the purchase and sale will be completed, on or before June 15, 2025. The parcels will be free and clear of all financial encumbrances on closing.
lean on and contact if they need help. This will help them feel at ease.
7. All property taxes and surface lease payments will be adjusted as of the closing/completion date.
• Talk about the company. Describe the company’s mission, values and other information to help the employee develop a sense of belonging.
8. Each party will be responsible for their own legal fees, and all land titles registration costs will be payable by the successful bidder. Bidders will be responsible for the cost of any title insurance required to ensure prompt payment at the closing date.
• Present your tools. Familiarize the employee with the tools, software and online platforms the company uses daily.
• 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.
9. The parcels and fence located thereon are sold on an “as is, where is” basis with no representations and warranties being provided by the sellers. Bidders must rely on their own research and inspection to confirm acreage, condition, taxes, and other particulars.
• 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.
10. The seller will not be obligated to accept the highest or any bid submitted for consideration.
• Offer mentoring. Ensure the new employee knows they have someone they can
Do you have these qualities? If so, you have everything you need for a long career in this promising field.
Are you looking for telecommuting employees to join your team? Do business with a recruitment service.
• Members received a Mental Health Act complaint. The subject of complaint was transported by Emergency Medical Services to Battlefords Union Hospital for assessment.
Entry-level position: take it or leave
it?
If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded.
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.
WHEN TO REFUSE
• There was also one false alarm.
WHEN TO ACCEPT
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.
Successful applicants will:
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.
Be willing to work 40-50 hours per week, during peak season
Be willing to operate heavy equipment as required (grader/snowplow, tractor/mower/rock picker, payloader, gravel truck/trailer, etc)
Have knowledge in maintaining and repairing roads
Be able to work under direction of the Supervisor, and work well with other employees
Be able to work independently and with minimal supervision
Be physically able to complete laboured tasks when required
Be willing to perform other duties as required (ie. maintenance to municipal buildings, culvert installation, sign installation, etc.)
Be able to perform maintenance to machinery and equipment
Be safety-conscious and pay attention to detail
A driver’s abstract (a Class 1A driver’s licence would be a definite asset) as well as a criminal records check will be required for those candidates who are called to an interview.
Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates have filled the position(s). Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please apply by sending a resume that includes work experience (including types of equipment operated), proof of education/training/certification, and reliable references to:
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R.M. of Newcombe No. 260 Box 40 Glidden, SK S0L 1H0
Phone: 306-463-3338
Fax: 306-463-4748
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The R.M. of Newcombe No. 260, with office/shop located in Glidden, SK is currently seeking applications for a seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator The RM offers competitive wages and benefits (health, dental, & vision care, disability insurance, and pension plan).
Welcome home Mom and Dad –a place of peace and rest
BY KATE WINQUIST
This Mother’s Day will be different for me than the previous 55 years. For the first time, I won’t be able to pick up the phone and wish my Mom a happy Mother’s Day.
I was able to be with Mom when she passed away in the evening hours of December 11, 2024. Two of my sisters and my brother were there as well. Mom’s health had been deteriorating, but acknowledging the reality of the situation was a lot tougher than I could have imagined. She was not only my Mom, but I can honestly say she was my best friend. I miss her very much.
When I moved back to Kindersley to start Your West Central Voice in July 2020, the first column I wrote was entitled “You can always come home” (https:// www.yourwestcentral.com/archive-2020-2021/justa-gal-from-glidden-you-can-always-come-home). Even though Mom and Dad had preplanned their funeral arrangements for their cremated remains to be placed at a columbarium in Medicine Hat, we decided as a family to bring them back to be with their parents and siblings at the Kindersley Cemetery. I was honoured to drive by the farm at Glidden one last time with both my parents’ ashes beside me in the passenger seat. We will celebrate Mom’s life on Saturday afternoon, and Dad will be there so they can go home together – a few days ahead of what would have been their 70th Anniversary.
Beverley (Bev) Drummond
August 9, 1936 - December 11, 2024
With great sadness, the family of Beverley (Bev) Drummond announces her passing on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her home in Medicine Hat, Alberta, surrounded by her children. She was 88 years old, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Bev is survived by her six loving children: Pam Maitland (Scotland), Garth Drummond (Medicine Hat, AB), Valarie (Larry) Kalynchuk (Edmonton, AB), Kristine (Doug) Hood (Calgary, AB), Carrie (Don) Inman (Creston, BC), and Kate (Robert) Winquist (Kindersley, SK). Also mourning her loss are her thirteen grandchildren: Daniel (Jess) Maitland, Tim (Tamar) Maitland, Sam Maitland, Derek (Jennifer) Hollman, Amanda Kristine, Jason Hollman, Kirstie Hood, Adam Hood, Morgan Cooper, Joel Cooper, Devin Winquist, Kalen Winquist, and Jaidyn Winquist, as well as her seven great-grandchildren: Aria, Rafferty and Merryn Maitland, Cora Maitland, and Jovia, Henry, and Jonathan Hollman. She is additionally survived by her brother Danny (Dorie) Maclennan, along with sister-in-laws Louise Maclennan and Cathie Maclennan.
Bev was predeceased by her beloved husband George Drummond on November 30, 2010, her parents, Neil and Kay Maclennan, her brothers Neil and Doug Maclennan, sister-in-laws Judy Maclennan and Margaret Bews, and granddaughter Emily Cooper. Born on August 9, 1936, in Calgary, Alberta, Bev was the eldest (and only girl) of four children. Her childhood was spent in Gull Lake, Lebret, Mankota, and Glidden, where the raven-haired beauty first
George & Bev Drummond would have celebrated their 70th Anniversary on May 14, 2025.
caught the eye of George Drummond—whom she would marry on May 14, 1955, in Marengo, Saskatchewan. Together, they built a life on their farm near Glidden until retiring to Medicine Hat in 2002.
Throughout her life, Bev faced significant challenges with grace and resilience, including a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in 1969 that led to a loss of vision in one eye. Regardless, she remained an active and vibrant individual, becoming a Life Master in Duplicate Bridge and enjoying competition in tournaments across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and even the United States.
Bev was also involved in her community, sitting on the School Division Board for many years. Bev also was a member of the CWL and the Glidden Ladies Community Club. An avid reader, she had a particular fondness for mystery novels, boasting an extensive collection of Agatha Christie works, amongst others. Her passion for literature continued until her last days. Bev had a lifelong appreciation for music, including classical music and Dixieland Jazz. Bev was a member of the Carolettes in Kindersley for many years.
Her green thumb blossomed through a passion for gardening and flowers. Early in her married life, she raised chickens and managed a vast vegetable garden, showcasing her skills as an accomplished cook and baker who even took lessons in Chinese cuisine.
Her intelligence and sharp wit endeared her to many, whether solving complex logic problems or dominating at games like Trivial Pursuit. Bev had a strong faith and could recite many Bible verses or quotes from a particular author.
Bev loved sports, especially curling and cheering on the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Toronto Blue Jays. Alongside George, she shared a passion for researching and reselling antiques, particularly glassware.
As we celebrate her life, we honour the profound legacy of love, resilience, and joy that Bev leaves behind. Those fortunate enough to have known her will forever cherish her quick wit, spirit of adventure, and deep faith. Bev will be profoundly missed but will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10, at St. Paul’s United Church in Kindersley at 2:00 PM, with a luncheon to follow at the United Church Hall. Bev’s cremated remains will be placed with her husband, George, at the Kindersley Cemetery.
