Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
Constituency O ce
Ken Francis, MLA Kindersley Constituency
Ken Francis, MLA
Kindersley Constituency
Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Phone: 306-463-4446 kfrancismla@gmail.com
Constituency Office Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620, Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Phone: 306-463-4446 kfrancismla@gmail.com
Constituency Office Unit 5, 1001 Main St. PO Box 2620 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Phone: 306-463-4446 kfrancismla@gmail.com
ARCHIBALD RONALD MACDONALD
TAKE NOTICE: that the R.M. of Snipe Lake No. 259 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described as:
The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 195790898, 195790911, 195790977 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will forever be estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.
The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality. For any questions about the tax enforcement process please contact RM of Snipe Lake No. 259, 1-306-962-3214
Dated this 18th day of June, 2024. Brian Shauf, Administrator - RM of Snipe Lake No. 259
BY JOAN JANZEN
Belva and Jim Martin from Eatonia have been designated as Senior Citizens of the Year for their numerous volunteer contributions. This industrious couple met all the criteria to be nominated. “The response has been overwhelming,” Belva said.
Their helping hands have had a positive and lasting impact in the community and its residents. Throughout their working years and continuing on after retirement, they have made volunteering a priority.
The list of areas in which they contributed is not only extensive, but covers a broad spectrum of categories. Whether it was individually or as a couple, they impacted the community’s school board, hall, arena, motel, RM, church, Brownies and Guides, figure skating executive, Donors Choice and helped transform the cemetery.
The cemetery project began during a very emotional time in their lives after they suddenly lost their 41-year-old daughter in 2017. “Jim’s mom passed away one month later. It was a huge grieving time for us. I was going to the cemetery often and thought we have to do something, so that’s how it started,” Belva explained.
Because there was much work to be done, their five-year plan has extended into its seventh year. “It was therapeutic and a way of giving back to the community who were so supportive at that time,” she said.
Small community cemeteries are often neglected, and Jim and Belva wanted to
ensure the Eatonia Cemetery was well cared for. They wanted to make a lasting memorial for their loved ones and the loved ones of others. “It’s very dear to us,” she said. They spent countless hours working at the cemetery, looking for ideas and finding resources, but they made many new friendships along the way.
Belva said she stepped out of her comfort zone when she was asked to direct the centennial community choir. However, it became one of her most memorable and rewarding experiences.
In 2017, Belva became involved in Donors Choice. “It was in the community for years, and it came to a situation where it was going to fold,” she said. “I thought it was too important, so I stepped into that, and it has become very rewarding.”
Both Jim and Belva have been involved in the United Church for many years. Belva played the organ, and Jim was treasurer. Jim was a Councilor on the RM of Chesterfield for two terms and was one of the founders of the Co-operative, which was formed to build the new arena. He also chaired the local school board.
“We always seem to have fallen into leadership roles; I’m not sure why,” Belva said. “We’ve always had the attitude whatever you take on, you do to the best of your ability.” Which would help explain why they have continually fallen into leadership roles.
Jim and Belva will officially receive their award during Eatonia Heritage Park’s Open House on June 29th. Congratulations, and thank you for all you’ve done for your community.
BY JOAN JANZEN
Few people can take a bundle of floral wire, a rock or piece of driftwood, some beads, spray paint, and glue to create something beautiful, but Graham Morgan from Eatonia can and does. Of course, completing one sculpted tree requires about fifteen hours of time and patience, but like most artists, Graham doesn’t keep track of time. He simply loves being creative. Graham grew up in Saskatchewan, where trees are few and far between. A winter scene of a silhouette of trees set against a blanket of snow reminds him that spring is on its way. Since he retired from the railroad, he has been creating and sculpting trees that remind him of his past.
He and his wife, Gail, reside in Eatonia and have enjoyed travelling, spending time in Arizona, and camping in Canada. Wherever they go, Graham collects rocks, driftwood, and slate to mount his sculpted trees.
Even after a stroke caused mobility issues in his hand, Graham continues to spend hours twisting the pieces of wire with his fingers. Why does he do it? Graham replied, “Because I can. It helps me to use my hands, and I can rest whenever I need to.”
Changing the shape of the tree and adding coloured beads transforms the sculpted tree into a fruit tree. “Women tend to prefer the fruit trees,” Gail observed.
Gail pointed out a sculpted tree she had made. “We won’t sell that one because it’s the only one I’ll ever make,” she said. “Graham loves giving them away. Everyone in the family has one, and they love them.”
A tour downstairs into Graham’s man cave revealed the art of a different variety. He showed me a block of basswood that he would be using to carve a duck. He took wood carving classes long before he started crafting his tree ornaments. “Gail didn’t think I could do it,” he said. However, he has definitely proved his proficiency.
The wooden carvings’ intricate feather patterns can easily be mistaken for genuine feathers. Once again, shaving, sanding, wood burning, and more take Gra-
ham at least twenty hours to complete a carving.
”I haven’t done many birds because they take so long. I want to give them to my kids,” he said. All of his creations are beautiful keepsakes made with much time and attention.
No matter what type of craft Graham has created, a story about the bird accompanies each one, with the choice of rock, driftwood, or tree. It’s a labour of love and a precious keepsake accompanied by a personal story. It’s difficult to put a price tag on something like that, and Graham doesn’t ever want to.
BY JOAN JANZEN
Eston & District Fire Department proudly displayed the newest addition to their fleet of trucks at the fairgrounds during Friday’s Summer Bull Bash. Fire Chief Richard Baran reported they had picked up the truck at Swift Current a week earlier. Prior to that, it had been showcased at a Fire Chiefs Conference in North Battleford.
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“We got the chassis from a dealer in Swift Current, and it was sent from the factory directly to Fort Garry Fire Trucks in Winnipeg, where the work began in February. “We found our own chassis, which made the process go quicker, and delivery time was shortened,” Chief Baran explained. The crew at Winnipeg immedi-
ately began to build a Crusader Duster, mounting the fire body for Eston’s new fire truck.
The new truck will serve as a front-line pumper, replacing an older certified pumper, which is still being used to some degree. The fire chief noted that the serviceable and useful unit doesn’t have many “bells and whistles”; nevertheless, it’s valued at around half a million dollars.
“Basically, we fundraised over the years and eventually had enough money to order it,” he explained. “Hats off to the community for supporting the fire department so well.”
On the weekend, the community was able to have a look at the new fire truck and see for themselves the results of all their fundraising efforts.
BY JOAN JANZEN
This week, I’m starting off with a joke that serves quite well as an illustration but is not so great in the humour department. A turtle is crossing the road when he’s mugged by two snails. When the police ask him what happened, the turtle replies, “I don’t know. It all happened so fast.”
In a similar fashion, world leaders watched the smallest country in Central America undergo a transformation. When asked how it happened, they might echo the turtle’s comment: “I don’t know. It all happened so fast.”
Four years ago, El Salvador was the murder capital of the world. Today, it is the safest country in the world, and it is safer than Canada. The country received scant attention in 2019 when Nayib Bukele began his first term as president. In fact, leaders of other countries avoided him. However, in 2024, 110 countries were represented for the inauguration of his second term of office, with the US sending a large delegation. The 42-yearold was re-elected with 85% of the vote.
Bukele was recently interviewed on TCN and asked how their country eradicated the gangs. “I can tell you the official formula and then the real formula,” he replied. The official formula was a series of phases. They doubled the army, built up the police force, equipped the soldiers with guns, drones and vehicles.
The problem with gangs is they attack anyone, even their own relatives, creating terror.
“We did it in a hurry and it worked.”
As for the real formula, Bukele said, “It was a miracle. When gangs started attacking us back, they killed 87 people in three days. In a country of six million people, that’s the equivalent of 5,000 people killed in three days in the US.”
He said the problem with gangs is they attack anyone, even their own relatives, creating terror. The police go after them with no intention of harming civilians, but it was almost impossible because the gang members were intertwined with the population.
“We were in a meeting at my office at 3:00 am figuring out what to do. We were looking at an impossible mission.” That’s when they applied the real formula.
“So we prayed in the meeting, several times. We prayed for wisdom, and we prayed for low casualties,” he explained. “All my security cabinet believe in God.”
They went on to carry out the impossible mission and didn’t have any casualties. “The gang was also satanic, although they didn’t start that way. They
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started doing satanic rituals. It’s well documented,” he said. A gang member who was interviewed in prison said he was used to killing people, but when they were about to kill a baby for a sacrifice, he couldn’t do it, so he left the gang.
“There’s a spiritual war, and there’s a physical war. If you win the spiritual war, it will reflect into the physical war. Our victory was because we won the spiritual war,” he said. “But when we arrested 70,000 gang members that were killing so many people, we received no help from any other country and huge condemnation for everything we did. A lot of it was from human rights organizations who were concerned for the gang members. But we had to prioritize the human rights of the people.”
Despite the criticism received from other countries, comments posted by Salvadorians revealed a different perspective. A Salvadorian wrote, “As a native Salvadorian, you know exactly who is a gang member. They speak, act and dress completely different than honest civilians. So it’s not like the police are incarcerating honest regular people. I live in a red zone and have been stopped and searched by police four times, but they immediately know I’m a regular civilian.”
Before Bukele became president, he said their country had a formal government, but the gangs were the real government, so a third of the population fled the country and went to the US.
A Salvadorian wrote in the comment section: “Gangs even influenced polling. They took hostage of people’s IDs in red zones so they couldn’t vote. Both rightwing and left-wing politicians negotiated with gangs instead of solving the problem. The country finally feels safe.”
Another Salvadorian wrote: “The reason Bukele’s government raided the anti-corruption office was that it was staffed with people from the previous party system that had ruled El Salvador and were commonly perceived as being corrupt and paid off by the gangs. This same office was also investigating Bukele for impeachment.”
Bukele said, “62 percent of Salvadorans living in the US want to come back this year. That’s super significant.”
“Bukele has given the country something that people could only dream of - security,” a Salvadorian said. “People aren’t afraid to open a little business now, as they do not have to pay extortion money to gangs.”
This note from a Salvadorian proved those words to be true. It read, “I’m Salvadorian and became a US citizen, but I’m proudly going back to my home country and start my own business.”
“I’m not here to do what others think I should do. I’m here to do what’s best for our country,” Bukele said in a speech.
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I have just returned to my home in rural Saskatchewan from Toronto, and the first thing I noticed was the silence. And then: the pace. And then: how constant movement made by lots of people makes for lots of noise. Let’s face it: even if all three million Torontonians were taking naps, sitting at a desk, reading and reflecting, the combined dispersed energy would still be noisy. That’s what happens when that many people congregate in one geographical area.
I seem to be more and more susceptible to the intensity of big cities. I love them for the same reasons they can burn me out - an endless supply of things to see, hear, do (and avoid). Walking from one end of the metropolis to another is an education in itself. I walked from Pape & Danforth to Ossington & Bloor and from Queen & Carlaw to Bloor and Dovercourt. I eavesdropped and window-shopped and commented on people’s outfits and sat in cafes nursing a latte and journaling the day’s encounters. I saw a bike courier chase a guy down to return his wallet to him after it fell on the ground. I watched firemen put out a fire that had consumed a church spire. One afternoon, I stopped short at the sound of a saxophone with a real live saxophonist at the end of it, playing on the sidewalk of a wine bar. I ordered a glass of wine, just to keep listening to him, and I made sure he knew it.
One late afternoon on the Danforth, I decided to see how many conversations I could catch while walking past people on the crowded sidewalk. The snippets made for a lively cross-section of human concern. It went something like this: “The whole thing could have been a total disaster, but..”, “You need to pick up the …” “Where did he get that stupid…” “Nonono, that’s not molesting, molesting is when…”, “I need you to - are you listening?”, “No disrespect, but if you give them the occasional….” With every snippet came the urge to stop and walk backwards to catch the rest of the story. And it’s important to note, that for every conversation in English, there were two in a language I could not discern.
While random conversation sampling is a stimulating exercise in urban appreciation, there are other sounds and noises less enjoyable: the screech of brakes, the urgency of sirens, the cries of children, arguments between cyclists and drivers and/or pedestrians, the boom-booming of a bass line blaring from a car idling forever under your window, the coughing of an insomniac on his balcony at 4 am, every morning, without fail. The most unsettling of all is the scattered, shaky, manic voice of a lost soul, wandering up and down the street, talking to himself but convinced they are talking to one, two, maybe three other people shadowing them all night long.
The voices and noises of the city cover a wide range, and the brain must find the capacity to accommodate or dismiss them if one is not to become over-
I seem to be more and more susceptible to the intensity of big cities. I love them for the same reasons they can burn me out – an endless supply of things to see, hear, do (and avoid).
whelmed by their demands and insurgencies, if one wants to fall back to sleep when jostled by the world just outside your window. Which is why I think I am so exhausted when I get home. “Think about it,” said a friend. “You were virtually lifted from the quiet and emptiness of the prairie and dropped into the heart of a city full of intense human energies.”
It is always a challenge when trying to pinpoint the origins of one’s anxieties. Especially when there is so much to be anxious about. This has been a year of reckoning with my delusions of immortality. I touched on some of this in The Liberation of Limitations, but the truth is that the days, weeks, and years just keep rendering up more things to fret about. I fear I will always be on edge after my brother’s stroke, wondering what news awaits at the other end of every phone call, no matter who it’s from.
And I don’t like this new abnormal. It doesn’t feel right that I should be blind-sided by grief and feargiven how I’ve been doing my best to make a daily inventory of what aspects of self need tending, what apologies need making, what assets need enhancing and what many things I have to be thankful for. I should be entering my crone-hood now, dispensing sage advice, placidly sitting back while the young strive to prove themselves right and beautiful and worthy. Haven’t I earned the right to just “be”?
I am surprised every time I wake with a jolt. I can’t always remember my dreams, but living around a brother who’s a Jungian and a sister who has kept a dream journal for over 40 years has taught me that dreams work on us even when we don’t recall them, so try to remember, because then you can make some kind of important, positive move in your evolution.
But what kind of solution exists to quell the kind of separation anxiety I experience? I’m not talking about being out of my brother’s reach now he’s back on the island or my sister travelling Scotland at the moment. I’m talking about the Big Eternal Separation Anxiety, the one that worries over how I’ll connect with my family when I die.
Or maybe there’s something else at play, some deeper change that is slowly working away at my being, preparing me for the ultimate Transcendence. Then what? I’m drawn to religious writers for answers. Writers like the monk Christopher Jamison still speak in a language that helps us recognize the transcendent when it appears. “Grace,” he writes, “is a subtle presence that appears in moments of failure” that teach us our biggest lessons. Which is why “to keep giving thanks in the midst of trials is to be on the way to overcoming them.”
BY BRUCE PENTON
The Canadian Football League started June 6 with a rematch of last year’s Grey Cup Game — the Blue Bombers were whipped 27-12 by Montreal — and will end with a halftime performance by the Jonas Brothers at the Grey Cup Game Nov. 17 in Vancouver, but what might hit the headlines in the meantime?
Here’s what to watch for, team by team:
BY BRUCE PENTON Sports Columnist
Montreal Alouettes — The defending Grey Cup champs had a memorable season in 2023, bumping along with a 6-7 record in mid-September and then going undefeated the rest of the way, beating Winnipeg 28-24 to win the Grey Cup. Nice start to 2024, too. Toronto Argonauts — Can the Argos find another rookie like their star from last year, Qwan’tez Stiggers? He was rookie of the year in the CFL last year and now finds himself on the roster of the New York Jets. Meanwhile, last year’s most outstanding player in the CFL, QB Chad Kelly, will miss the first nine games due to a suspension for violating the team’s gender-based violence policy.
Ottawa Redblacks — He may not be the most outstanding player, but kick returner DeVonte Dedmon might be the most exciting. After missing most of 2023, the 2021 winner of the most outstanding special teams player is healthy and he showed his stuff in a pre-season game against Hamilton, returning a punt 91 yards for a TD.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats — First-year coach Scott Mi-
lanovich is hoping for a full, injury-free season from quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell. The former Calgary QB broke his leg in Week 8 and finished his first year with the Ti-Cats with only six starts. Milanovich, meanwhile, says the CFL “is a very unique family-type atmosphere, close-knit and for me it’s just a lot of fun.”
Winnipeg Blue Bombers — If running back Brady Oliveira and quarterback Zach Collaros can repeat their 2023 performances, the Bombers just may get back to the Grey Cup game for the fifth straight year. Collaros passed for a career-high 4,252 yards last season.
Saskatchewan Roughriders — New coach Cory Mace, who takes over from Craig Dickenson, needs veteran quarterback Trevor Harris to provide stability on offence. Saskatchewan missed the playoffs last year, scoring only 387 points, second-last in the league.
Edmonton Elks — After 22 consecutive home-field losses, the Elks won twice at Commonwealth Stadium last year, and coach Chris Jones is looking for more this year. Last place in 2023, and no playoff appearances since 2019, the Elks are looking to McLeod Bethel-Thompson, who guided the Argos to a Grey Cup in 2022, to lead the way.
Calgary Stampeders — Quarterback Jake Maier will try to lift the Stampeders, 6-12 last year and barely in the playoffs, back into post-season play. Maier’s Stamps were last in the league in touchdowns last year with 36.
B.C. Lions — Can the Grey Cup hosts be playing in front of their home crowd on Nov 17? Quite possibly. The Lions are strong at quarterback, with Vernon Adams calling the shots, and ere expected to battle it out with Winnipeg for top spot in the west.
• Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.):
“According to a recent survey, most fans in D.C. and Northern Virginia ‘dislike or hate’ the Commanders’ name. Not what you’d call an eye-popping revelation. Fans will like it better when they
start winning.”
• Former Toronto Argonaut and now a New York Jet, cornerback Quan’tez Stiggers, on his grooming: “I made a promise to myself: I’m not getting a haircut till I win the Super Bowl. If I got to be a caveman, I’ll be a caveman.”
• Veteran U.S. college football coach Lou Holtz: “Coaching is nothing more than eliminating mistakes before you get fired.”
• Headline at Canada’s satirical website, The Beaverton.com: “Oilers plan to damage Florida Panthers’ morale by forcing them to visit Edmonton”
• Another one from the Beaverton.com: “Teams in states with no income tax have an unfair advantage,” says adorable rube who thinks NHL players pay tax like normal people.”
• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “After Game one of NBA finals, there’s a break for 48 hours until game two. Game seven, if necessary, is June 23. If Major League Baseball spread out its playoffs like the NBA did, World Series Game 7 could be Christmas Eve.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea said he is not overly concerned about his team’s offence, defence or special teams. Possibly because he hasn’t seen any of them yet.”
• RJ Currie again, still picking on the poor Leafs: “On July 20th, 1969, the first humans walked on the moon. How long ago was that? It was so long ago, the Leafs current Stanley Cup drought was only two years old.”
• Headline at fark.com: “Jake Paul’s suicide via Iron Mike Tyson has been pushed back to Nov. 15.”
• Another fark.com headline: “U.S. beat Pakistan in surprise upset, exciting the fan of U.S. cricket.”
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BY GREG BUCHANAN
The 2024 Stanley Cup Final has the potential to be magical, and it’s largely because of Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid.
McDavid is the greatest player of his era. He’s at or near the zenith of his powers, and in his ninth season, he’s finally competing for his first NHL championship.
The Florida Panthers are the only thing left between him and the Stanley Cup.
This year, you’ve got the best player in the game, who can do things that other people can’t.
McDavid, going for his first title, should have the same intrigue as LeBron James’s first appearance in the NBA Finals. McDavid is hockey’s LeBron in terms of making good on his phenom potential.
In fact, McDavid’s first trip to the final might not even compare to Wayne Gretzky or Sidney Crosby reaching that stage in the United States.
Yet, for all of McDavid’s impressive resume and impeccable skills, it doesn’t seem to stack up. In fact, McDavid’s first trip to the final might not even compare to Wayne Gretzky or Sidney Crosby reaching that stage in the United States.
With Gretzky, you had a smaller league, and in the aftermath of the World Hockey Association, there was
the merger. With Sidney Crosby, he played for a franchise that was either No. 1 or No. 2 in terms of regional television audiences in the United States.
Then there was the almost Mark McGwire/Sammy Sosa-type bouncing back from the lost season. Crosby was part of that context (with Alex Ovechkin). He was a big hope to get people past that.
And LeBron James was basketball. He had high-school hype.
McDavid is still the most recognizable player across the NHL.
Hardcore hockey fans will be watching him in the Stanley Cup Final, and the McDavid narrative should be enough to interest casual fans.
McDavid is like a god in Edmonton — one of his nicknames is McJesus — and he’s one of the most well-known people in Canada. That applies in the United States, too, to some extent.
That McDavid plays in Edmonton, one of the smallest markets and the most-northern-based team in North American pro sports, doesn’t help. There’s no question that if he were playing in an American market, he’d be an even bigger name among American hockey fans and American sports fans. If he’s at his best, there’s a strong chance that’ll put the Oilers over the top. And if that happens, there’s no doubt he’ll become a bigger star in the United States.
You may find it funny to hear this, but casual sports fans are the ones who drive this train. It’s not the hardcore. It’s when you convert and create awareness among casual fans, like Gretzky created in Los Angeles, that things turn around. Connor McDavid winning a Stanley Cup in 2024 will certainly make him that much more recognizable and appreciated in 2025 and beyond.
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Ken Francis, MLA for Kindersley, spoke on behalf of Highways Minister Lori Carr, Premier Scott Moe and the Government of Saskatchewan. On-going construction on Highway 7 served as a fitting backdrop on June 13th when Francis addressed the media.
“In rural communities, transportation plays a pivotal role. We literally travel for everything,” he said. “This year’s Ministry of Highways budget invests $741 million to improve key transportation corridors.” Through the Safety Improvement Program, the province will invest $17.6 million toward intersections, guardrails and lighting across Saskatchewan’s highway network. This follows last year’s completion of a five-year, $100 million investment in road safety.
“An example of one of these many projects is happening right here in Kindersley,” Francis said. The provincial government is currently investing an estimated $46.5 million for safety improvements at two intersections on Highway 7 in Kindersley. One intersection is Highway 7 and Highway 21, and the other intersection is Highway 7 and Ditson Drive. The work includes road
widening, repaving, concrete work, street and traffic alterations, and traffic sign alterations.
On-site construction began in May and is scheduled to be completed in October, depending on the weather. Once completed, this project will make it safer for drivers to turn on and off Highway 7 as these two intersections will be widened to accommodate better turning movements of vehicles.
“Please help steer this highway construction season safely. After all, the short-term inconvenience will provide long-term benefits for decades to come,” he concluded.
Mayor Rod Perkins approached the podium, commenting on the work being done within the town of Kindersley. “Smoother roads and better infrastructure is worth the temporary inconvenience, but work is moving along quickly,” he said. “Thanks Kindersley for your patience.”
BY JOAN JANZEN
After a five-year absence, Kindersley and area residents were happy to see the Trade Show return to the WCEC. Thanks to the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, businesses, organizations, and food vendors were able to showcase their products and services during the two-day event held on June 12th and 13th.
The Trade Show kicked off with a bang, with Kevin Martin from the Chamber reporting 130 visitors within the first hour. The event was a veritable treasure trove of services and products, with approximately 70 vendors offering a wide array of offerings, ranging from local crafts and home-based businesses to professional services and non-profit organizations.
The Trade Show was a true reflection of our vibrant community, with a diverse range of participants. Non-profit organizations such as the Air Cadet Squad-
ron, Kindersley & District Plains Museum, Kindersley Royal Purple, Kindersley Fire Department and the Kindersley Legion, along with sports and recreation groups like the curling club and the Jr. Klippers, were present. The event also welcomed educational institutions like Kinder Kollege and Great Plains College and community service providers like the Sask Health Association and Battleford Immigration Resource Centre, who were on hand to provide valuable information to visitors at their booths.
Both the RCMP and the Canadian Armed Forces were present and recruiting. Of course, there were many businesses, services and home businesses, and the ever-popular mini donuts were available for anyone who was hungry.
Overall, it represented the businesses and organizations that help make our community a great place to live and work.
The Town of Kerrobert is accepting submissions for tenders welding at the Fairgounds:
You can inspect the jobs at the Fairgrounds at any time. Tender packages should separate the job costs to the fence and bleachers and the estimated timeline to have the work completed. We want the jobs to be completed as soon as possible but are willing to discuss a timeline.
Anyone interested in these projects can drop off a sealed tender package at the: Kerrobert Town Office (located in the courthouse) at 433 Manitoba Ave., Kerrobert, Sask. before 4 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024
The tenders will be opened and reviewed by the CAO and Recreation Director and a report will be submitted to the Fairgrounds Committee and Recreation board on On June 24, 2024.
The Town of Kerrobert reserves the right to reject any or all tenders.
Tenders can also be mailed to: Town of Kerrobert , Box 558, Kerrobert, SK S0L 1R0 Or email rec@kerrobert.ca For more information, please call the Town Office at 306-834-2361
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BY JOAN JANZEN
The Kindersley Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Kindersley shared a booth at the Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show in Weyburn on June 5th and 6th. They were promoting Kindersley and area to the visitors who came to the show.
“Kindersley is an awesome place to live, play and work!”
Kevin Martin, the Chamber’s Executive Director, said.
sand people attended the show, which takes place every two years. Premier Scott Moe and Jeremy Cockrill, Minister of Education, were two prominent guests in attendance.
The Chamber had a 40page attraction portfolio, which was distributed to some businesses. Meanwhile everyone was handing out pens and various items and inviting people to enter a number of draws.
Wednesday turned out to be super windy and somewhat of a challenge for the twenty or so businesses that had outdoor displays. Fortunately Kevin Martin, Mayor Rod Perkins and Gary Becker were indoors where they greeted people at their booth.
Kevin estimated that between three and four thou-
In addition to the representation from the oil and gas sector, a college and Hub International were also included in the 200 booths. The exchange of business cards and the numerous valuable connections made throughout the two-day event, signify a promising future for our community.
Farmers are getting less while consumers are paying more. This is the key finding of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan’s 2024 Farmers and Food Prices report.
This year’s update highlights a concerning trend: farmers are receiving lower prices for their commodities at the same time as consumers are shelling out for higher prices at the grocery store. This discrepancy raises the critical question of why food retail prices are steadily increasing.
“The disparity between the farmers’ portion and retail prices highlights a broken system that fails both producers and consumers,” said APAS president Ian Boxall. “This report underscores the critical need for a more transparent and equitable food supply chain that fairly compensates producers while also ensuring affordability for Canadians.”
Echoing these sentiments, the recent report from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food titled “A Call to Action: How Government and Industry Can Fight Back Against Food Price Volatility” emphasizes similar concerns. The committee’s recom-
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mendations highlight how reduced competition in food retail negatively impacts consumers, and offers strategic guidance to ensure the agricultural marketplace remains fair and competitive, thereby protecting our economy, consumers, and producers.
The APAS report, supported by research from Statistics Canada, respected Canadian market analyst Kevin Grier and the United States Department of Agriculture, indicates that prices for raw commodities such as canola, wheat, lentils, barley and hogs dropped by 5-16 per cent from 2022 to 2023, while food products made from these commodities saw price increases.
Particularly striking were the retail price jumps in margarine at 21 per cent and beer at 19 per cent respectively, despite a decreasing percentage of grocery store prices (farm share) on multiple products making its way to producers. The share of the retail cost farmers received in 2023 for products like bread and beer, for example, fell by 20 and 28 percent respectively.
“The outcry from the public is a wake-up call that aligns with what we've been, and will continue, advocating for: the need for a competitive market with fair practices, and transparency that support both the producer and the consumer,” said Boxall. “We hope this serves as a catalyst for real change toward a system that values the hard work of farmers and restores consumer confidence."
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
WEYBURN – Saskatchewan high school students will soon be able to take Grade 11 and 12 level classes familiarizing them with the oil and gas industry. It’s in response to a growing need to attract young people to join the oil and gas workforce.
Premier Scott Moe, Minister of Education Jeremy Cockrill, and Teine Energy president and CEO Jason Denney made the announcement on June 5 on the floor of the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show in Weyburn.
The course will be offered online, through the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (SDLC), which recently amalgamated various online schools in the province.
Oil and Gas 20 will be available to students starting in Semester 2 of the 2024-25 school year, followed by Oil and Gas 30 starting in the 2025-26 school year. These courses will be available to full-time online stu-
dents, as well as high school students attending local schools throughout the province to supplement their in-person learning. Sask DLC registration for next school year is now open.
Moe said it was a “somewhat unique announcement for this industry, but I don’t think it’ll be unique for very long.”
He pointed out oil and gas contributes about 12 per cent to Canada’s gross domestic product, and over 400,000 jobs across the nation, contributing over $230 billion in exports to over 130 countries around the world.
“That’s what the Canadian industry, the Canadian oil and gas industry, is contributing to the health and wealth of Canadian families, Canadian communities. And I’m very excited to be here at the at … the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas show, together with Teine Energy and so many other partners and members of our governing caucus, to announce, I think, a significant
step forward in training and encouraging people to be involved in this, also important industry in our province.
“First, the announcement today will respond to the needs of students and families, ensuring equal access to a wealth of online electives. This is what our Distance Learning Centre is providing to Saskatchewan families. It responds to students and families needs to access all of the education opportunities that we have, regardless of where you live. If you live in a northern community, if you live in a rural community, if you have an internet connection, you are able to access the Distance Learning Centre and explore different career pathways for while earning your high school diploma,” Moe said.
“Secondly, this enables our province to be responsive to and help us educate of the industries that are creating wealth in our communities, and provide that opportunity for our youth to participate in those industries in the years to come. And our government is committed to ensuring that our future workforce very much aligns with the needs of our of our local labor markets in our respective towns, villages, RMs and cities.”
Moe spoke of “offering students the opportunities to explore future job opportunities in and around their community, well-paying job opportunities in and around their community while they are earning their high school credits. This is an opportunity that the DLC provides to Saskatchewan residents today, and is going to further provide Saskatchewan residents upon this announcement.
“So I am pleased to announce that through a new partnership between the Sask DLC, or the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre and Teine Energy, the new oil and gas high school courses. There are new oil and gas high school courses which will be created, and which will allow students to learn about this important industry that is not only vital to our province, but is vital to the success, the financial success of our nation and is vital to the world.
“Teine Energy is generously providing $150,000 over two years to support both the development of these new online courses and to support work placement coordination for students starting next school year.
“The 20 and 30 level courses will be combined, he said. “The 20 and 30 level courses will be a combination of 50 hours of online learning through the DLC, and 50 hours of in-person work placement. And I think that is so crucial to have that work placement so that students, our next generation, can see what is generating wealth and how we are actually producing the goods and the natural resources that we are in our province.
“So the work placements are made possible because of the incredible willingness and partnership of companies like Teine, who see the value in investing in that next generation in a community in this province and in the prairie provinces.
“Students will learn about energy exploration, production and environmental stewardship in our industry, as well as different trends that are occurring in the energy industry, in the oil and gas industry,” Moe said.
“They’ll learn about safety in this industry, and they’ll learn also about the economic impacts and the technological advancements that this industry is driving. And you see all of that behind me, at this trade show, here, today, and outside at the outside pavilions, they’ll also learn about the many, many career paths that are available to them in this sector. And they are numerous, from engineers to labourers to scientists, the options are endless for students to find meaningful careers wherever they may choose geographically, but wherever they may choose as well within the scope of what our oil and gas production companies need.
“The options are really endless for our students and for that next generation to find a meaningful career in this industry, to find a meaningful career, quite likely, in the community where they were raised, and a career that will support them and any future family that they might have.
“So this new partnership, I would say, is a win, win for both students and industry. And I would throw in a third win there as well. It’s a win for our province and ultimately, the communities that make us it’s a chance for students to gain real life experience at a crucial point in their lives when they are making decisions on what they may or may not want to do after high school. It’s important that we open as many doors and provide as many opportunities for our students, which are our children, so that they can make informed decisions about what they might want to do in their future. It’s also a win for industry. They get to showcase the innovative work that they are doing with the workforce of tomorrow.
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“And there I would put forward, and I’ll speak a little bit more about this at lunchtime. There is no industry that is pushing the boundaries of innovation like the Canadian oil and gas industry. We know that the one challenge this industry has is a labor market, a labor market that can keep pace with the growth and the innovation that we see behind me and we’ll see at this show over the next couple of days. And our government is committed to being able to work with industry to meet that labor market challenge that they have so that we can have a vibrant future in the oil and gas industry, ultimately in the lithium industry, the helium industry, as we expand our horizons, doubling down on the innovation again that you see behind me at this show.”
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Kindersley has talent, and 12-year-old Bennett Haubrich is one of those talented individuals. This young rapper and songwriter independently records his own music - an impressive accomplishment for someone so young.
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“I don’t know anyone else my age who does it,” he said, but for Bennett, performing seems as natural as breathing. His mother recorded his first performance when 3-year-old Bennett was strumming a ukulele and singing a tune he had written about ice cream sandwiches. It was the perfect beginning for his musical endeavours.
Fast forward nine years, and we find Bennet writing lyrics for his favourite genre of music. “The first time I got into it was when my older cousin was making super cool beats. I had software for that on my computer, and I would try it out,” he explained. “I knew I could sing and rap, so my first song was a Halloween song. I had a YouTube channel already, so I put it on there. Once that was over, I thought ‘that was really enjoyable … why not make some more songs’. So that’s how I got to where I am today.”
I asked Bennett what motivated him to write and produce his songs. “I love seeing the smiles on people’s faces when they listen to my music, especially younger people,” he replied. “Music is an important part of the culture today and I just want to contribute to that. Most of my songs are pretty encouraging.”
He started taking piano lessons when he was six years old and also took percussion, which has served him well. For the past four summers, he’s attended a music camp in Regina. “It’s called School of Rock, and we do a performance for our families at the end of the week,” he said.
“I love performing and entertaining people!” Bennett admitted. “The school drama performance I was part of was probably one of the most fun things I’ve done.”
He works on his music an average of three nights a week but also plays soccer and hockey. “Recently, I haven’t had a lot of free time, but most of my free time is spent on music,” he said.
Bennett spends a lot of time recording his music, ensuring it has excellent audio. “I’ve definitely learned different methods and what works and what doesn’t,” he said.
Not only is he learning along the way, but he’s seeing where his musical pursuits will lead in the future. “I would like to release my album on June 28 and see where that takes me and see if people enjoy it,” he said. “I want to release more albums, but I’ll see where this one leads.”
By now, you will have gathered Bennett is not your average 12-year-old; he’s a goal-setter. “Currently I do love acting a lot. It’s a profession that I’d like to pursue, but I want to see where my music will take me,” he said.
A line in one of his songs says, “I keep on growing; these lyrics keep flowing.” And Bennett, whose stage name is Bennett Trapp, seems destined to write lyrics and perform for many years ahead.
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Unity RCMP
• RCMP received a complaint of a stolen vehicle from a business in Unity. The vehicle was later recovered in Provost. There was insufficient evidence to proceed.
• Members conducted a wellbeing check at the request of a family member.
• RCMP received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke to the subject of complaint.
• Police received another Mental Health Act complaint. Members transported the subject of complaint to Battlefords Union Hospital for assessment.
• CP Police reported a train colliding with a cow. Reported for information purposes.
• There was also one traffic complaint.
Wilkie RCMP
• RCMP received a complaint of disturbing the peace. Members patrolled but could not locate the subjects of complaint.
• Police received a complaint of individuals breaking a residence window. This matter is still under investigation.
• Members received a report of trespassing. Members patrolled but could not locate the subject of complaint.
• RCMP received a report of a suspicious individual near a residence. Members attended but could not locate the subject of complaint.
• Members conducted a wellbeing check at the request of a family member.
• Police received a complaint of theft. This matter is still under investigation.
• There was also one traffic complaint.
• RCMP conducted a property check at the request of the Town of Macklin.
• Police received a Mental Health Act complaint. Members spoke to the subject of complaint.
• Members received a complaint of theft but there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
• There was also one false 911 call.
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. 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.
You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
• Rosetown RCMP received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 4. Members were unable to locate the vehicle.
• Rosetown RCMP received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 15. Members located a truck stuck in the ditch near Sovereign, SK. The matter is still under investigation.
• Kyle RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 7. There were no injuries - reported for insurance purposes.
• Rosetown RCMP acted as mediators in a family dispute in Rosetown, SK.
• Rosetown RCMP received a complaint of an assault in Rosetown, SK. Members attendedcomplainant requested no further action be taken.
• Rosetown RCMP received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 7. Members located the vehicle and spoke to the driver.
• Rosetown RCMP are investigating theft of fuel from a rural farm location.
• Kyle RCMP are investigating theft of a hedge trimmer from an outbuilding in Zealandia, SK.
• Rosetown RCMP received a complaint of disturbing the peace in The matter is still under investigation.
There were 37 Traffic related charges issued, 3 911 mis-dial calls and 1 false alarm call.
Police are asking anyone with information about these or any other crime(s) to please contact the Rosetown RCMP at 306-882-5700, Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Our government recently passed the provincial 2023-24 Budget. I wanted to provide you with an overview of the budget and what it includes for you.
Our government was proud to attend the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show to celebrate the province’s oil and gas sector. The oil and gas sector is critical to our province’s economy; the value of oil and gas production in our province totalled $13.5 billion in 2023.
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Saskatchewan’s oil and gas industry is environmentally responsible as well. In fact, if other other-producing countries in the world adopted environmental regulations like Saskatchewan’s, greenhouse gas emissions would be cut by an estimated 25%. That’s a story we should be telling the world, not making it illegal to even talk about it – which is exactly what the federal Liberal-NDP government is trying to do.
Saskatchewan is experiencing growth we haven’t seen in more than a century, reaching a record 1.2 million people and 20,000 new jobs in 2022. Our economy is expected to carry its momentum into 2023, fuelled by strong commodity prices, increased private-sector investment and a rebound in crop production from the 2021 drought. This economic growth allows us to invest in the programs and services that make Saskatchewan a great place to live, work and raise a family.
The federal government’s Bill C-59 includes amendments to the Competition Act that will penalize energy companies for asserting their environmental records without “adequate and proper substantiation in accordance with internationally-recognized methodology, the proof of which lies on the person making the representation.”
This year’s budget is built on a foundation of sound nancial management, with a projected surplus of $1 billion. Our government will pay down the debt by up to $1 billion, allowing us to invest interest savings. There are no new taxes and no tax increases, helping keep life a ordable.
This legislation would allow environmental activists to ‘complaint swarm’ and bring applications to the Competition Tribunal. These complaints could result in companies being fined as much as $10-15 million simply for advertising their sustainability records or defending the energy sector.
The Trudeau government has essentially taken NDP MP Charlie Angus’ private members bill, The Fossil Fuels Advertising Act, and incorporated it into legislation.
This bill would effectively act as a gag law on one of Saskatchewan’s most important economic industries, forcing energy companies to face scrutiny unique in the business world. Provincial Minister of Justice and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre wrote to the federal government to express Saskatchewan’s profound alarm at this proposed legislation. We will explore all options to fight Bill C-59, including the Saskatchewan First Act.
Our government’s record $6.9 billion health care investment includes initiatives to enhance care in rural and remote areas. To recruit family physicians, the Rural Physician Incentive Program was enhanced to $200,000 over ve years. We are continuing to add 250 new full-time and expanding part-time positions in rural and remote areas. Over 100 of these positions have already been lled, increasing access to care for patients across the province. An $8.8 million investment will enhance emergency medical services across the province.
Our government will always stand up for and defend the oil and gas sector, and the 26,000 Saskatchewan workers and families who depend on jobs created by the industry. It’s just a shame that the federal Liberals and the NDP won’t do the same.
For education, the budget includes a record $4 billion investment. This includes $23 million for the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Corporation (Sask DLC). Sask DLC will o er over 180 courses for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students and is also open to adult learners. Registration is now open for the 2023-24 school year at SaskDLC.ca.
As our government continues to promote and grow the oil and gas industry here in Saskatchewan, we are committed to providing opportunities for our students to learn about the industry as well. In a new partnership between the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) and Teine Energy, new Oil & Gas high school courses will be offered to students.
These courses will allow students to learn about the importance of our oil and gas industry and gain knowledge about career opportunities available in Saskatchewan’s energy industry. Meanwhile, local companies will receive support in building a future workforce to meet consumer demands.
We can invest in health care and education because of a strong and growing economy. Saskatchewan added 20,000 jobs in 2022 and we are well on our way to achieving the Growth Plan goal of 100,000 more jobs by 2030. We have a record-high number of people working and the future looks bright for our economy.
Our government remains committed to protecting and promoting the growth of Saskatchewan’s oil and gas industry.
If you have questions, comments or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my constituency office at Ph# 306-672-1755 or by email at steelemla@sasktel.net
Our government’s goal, and the goal of this budget, is to ensure that growth continues. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact my constituency o ce. We can be reached by phone at 306-672-1755 or email at steelemla@sasktel.net.
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Crews were removing the current asphalt surface and base material along 11th Avenue East and will be installing a thicker engineered structure that will hold up better with the increased heavy truck traffic and parking that is common to this area. Concrete curb and gutter work and asphalt resurfacing was also taking place last week. The Town of Kindersley thanks everyone for their patience during this construction season. PHOTOS BY
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The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is proud to announce the induction of Regan L’Heureux of Unity, SK as a “Player/Builder” in the Class of 2024. Regan L’Heureux played a pivotal role in the resurgence of baseball in Unity, SK as a catcher and player/coach for the Unity Senior Cardinals. Under his leadership, the team hosted Senior Provincials in 2008 and 2013, reaching the final game in the latter year. Regan’s dedication to the sport extended beyond the field, as he served as President of Unity Minor Baseball for over 5 years. During his tenure, he was instrumental in securing equipment and facilities to enhance the baseball program in Unity, including batting cages and mounds for the ball diamonds.
Player, coach and leader are some of the titles for Unity’s Regan L’Heureux. Photo from his time as catcher for the senior men’s Cardinals.
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CLOWNING AROUND! Forty-five years ago this clown entertained spectators at the Alsask Rodeo. The car blew up, ran out of gas, burned alcohol and later split in two when the clown tried to drive it off the grounds.
In addition to his contributions as a player and builder, Regan is also a certified umpire and has been recognized on a national level for his volunteer work. In 2022, he was named Canada’s Volunteer of the Year for his commitment to growing the game of baseball in Saskatchewan. Regan L’Heureux’s induction into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of his unwavering dedication to the sport and his community. Join us in celebrating his achievements at the Hall of Fame ceremony in Battleford, Saskatchewan.
For more information, please visit www.saskbaseballhalloffame.com.
ALSASK
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
• Alsask Drop Inn Center Fundraiser3rd Annual Pig Roast starting at 4:00 PM Main Street, Alsask. Roast pork with homemade fries, coleslaw, vegetables, dessert and beverage for $25.00 per person; $20.00 for members. Children under 12 years cost $10.00/plate. Liquor tickets are an additional charge with outdoor patio option (lawn chairs welcome). Contact Dave at 306-463-0169 for info.
- Free Fun Learn Different Line Dances. Monday nights 7:00-8:00 PM at the Alsask Rec Centre. All welcome.
EATONIA
- Every Thursday from 11:30 AM -1:30 PM come to the Eatonia Library for puzzles, visiting and grab your books for the week!
- Check out our TOPS Chapter … it’s free to try! Every Wednesday. Weigh in: 5:45 PM. Meeting: 6:00 PM at the EOL Meeting Room. Contact Marie 306-2546 or Mila 306-480-2035.
DENZIL
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 22 & 23
• Denzil & District Rec Board presents “Denzil Community Days” Sports Grounds Gate & Booth open at 11:00 AM each day. Admission by donation. Bones Tournament (Saturday), Antique Tractor Pulls (Saturday & Sunday at noon), Kids Pedal Tractor Races, Kids Carnival & Bouncy Castles (Saturday), Parade at 11:00 AM on Sunday. Heritage of Hope Museum open 1:00-4:00 PM Saturday & Sunday.
ESTON
MONDAY, JULY 1
• Canada Day at the Eston Museum!
11:30 AM Lunch. Smokie on a Bun or Hot Dog, Free Hot Dog for Kids (14 & under). Followed by: Cake & Ice Cream, Live Musical Entertainment, Tour of
Buildings, Eston Car Show On Site!
- 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#LR23-0068.
- Wheatland Centre Potluck Supper fourth Friday of each month 6:00 PM. $5.00. Bring your own utensils. Coffee & tea provided.
- Wheatland Centre Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM. Regular Bingo plus Bonanza, 50/50 Draw. Must be 14 years of age. Call 306-962-7117 (ask for Linda) for more info.
FOX VALLEY
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 22 & 23
• Fox Valley’s 30th Annual Mixed SloPitch Tournament. Concession, Beer Gardens, Bingo at the Community Hall, Dance on Saturday night. Enter by phone/text: Charlotte Anton 306-6628485.
HOOSIER
- Sunday Service Hoosier Community Church 10:30 am at the Community Hall. Contact Joel Hamm 306-460-7056 or Curtis Kornelson 306-460-7327.
KERROBERT
FRIDAY, JULY 26
• Kerrobert Gumball Rally & Show & Shine. Cool Cars, Lots of Prizes, Live Music, Food & Drinks and More! More details to come.
- Storytime at the Kerrobert Library the first and third Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM.
KINDERSLEY
THURSDAY, JUNE 20 - SUNDAY, JUNE 23
• Gospel Meetings with Evangelist Dave Sommerdorf 7:00 PM at Redemption Baptist Church. Refreshments and so-
cializing each night. Potluck following the Main Service on Sunday morning at 11:00 AM.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
• Huge Garage Sale 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (600 - 4th Avenue W.) Fundraiser for KAWS Animal Rescue. No prices. No haggling. Just make a donation. Drop off for donations 14 Overlord Crescent (leave beside garage).
• The Class of 2024 invites you to the KCS Grad Parade 4:00 PM north on Main Street. West on 7th Avenue West. North on 1st Street West to the Norman Ritchie Centre.
JULY 19 & 20
• 8th Annual Dirt Drags and Tractor Pulls
- FREE! Drop-In Soccer (Ages 15-99) Westberry School Gym every Thursday at 8:00 PM; Elizabeth School Gym every Friday at 7:00 PM. All welcome. Contact Kevin for more info: 306-430-4103 or email: kindersleysoccerboard@gmail. com
- Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month 1:30 PM at 401 - 4th Ave West (New Life Church). Everyone welcome! For more info call Nancy at 306-463-4514.
- Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7-11 PM. Call Keith 306-460-8633.
- Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-4634210.
- PickleBall Outdoor Season meets Monday & Wednesday evenings 6:30 PM and Friday mornings 10 AM at the WCEC outdoor rink. Cost is $50 for the season or $5 drop in. More info call Barry 306-4608356.
- Fit Fighter Group Class. Helping individuals with Parkinson Disease, Fibromyalgia, MS, Arthritis and mobility
issues. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM at Anytime Fitness. Call Karen 463-3607 for more info.
LEADER
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
• Community Garage Sales 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pick up maps at the Tourist Caboose.
• Marketplace Kick-Off 5:00 PM at Sandhills Credit Union Marketplace. Live Music, Food & Drinks!
- Mondays are Family Fun Night (open to all ages) at the Leader Library 6:30-7:30 PM.
- Tuesdays & Thursday Stretch Exercises 10:00 AM at the Leader Friendship Centre.
- Wednesdays Toddler Time (ages 1.5 to 3) at the Leader Library 10:30-11:00 AM.
- Thursdays Baby & Me at the Leader Library 10:30-1:00 AM 0-2 years old (older siblings welcome)
LUSELAND
Recurring events at The Luseland Pioneers Club: PUBLIC
- Every Monday 2:00-4:00 PM Coffee
- Last Monday of the month 2:00-4:00 PM Pie ’n Ice Cream
MEMBERS
- Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon, Coffee, Pool, Cards, Visiting
- Tuesday 1:00-4:00 PM Cards
- Tuesday 7:00-10:00 PM Games
- Wednesday 1:00-4:00 PM Cards
- Thursday 1:00-4:00 PM Cards
- Third Friday of the month Birthday Lunch at noon.
NETHERHILL
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
• Netherhill Rec Association Summer Solstice Dance 8:00 PM at the Netherhill Hall. Kick up your heels!
TUESDAY