A heritage of volunteerism
National Volunteer Week occurs every year during the third week of April, and this year those dates fall from April 17 to April 23. Some organizations choose to celebrate National Volunteer Month during April as a time to recognize volunteers and encourage volunteerism.
Without our volunteers, we wouldn’t have some of the programs that many communities rely on today. It’s an excellent opportunity to highlight community programs and remember the heritage of volunteerism passed down to us throughout the past decades.
In 1939, during WWII, many young men in the Eatonia district joined the armed forces. A group of ladies in Eatonia felt compelled to form an organization that would send parcels to the enlisted boys. This was particularly necessary since some families couldn’t af-
ford to send parcels to their sons during the depression. The women’s group formed an executive, all of which held their respective positions until the war was over.
They formed four groups of about ten helpers and a leader and met every second Thursday. Their biggest task was conducting fundraisers to raise money to buy items to put in the parcels. Every month one of the groups sent parcels overseas.
They also send parcels overseas to help people living in bombed-out areas.
From January 1941 to June 1941, they sent 23 comforters, 19 crib quilts, three layettes, 42 girls’ dresses, five afghans, eight baby jackets and two boy’s suits.
The above information was obtained from the history book “A Past to Cherish - History of Chesterfield, Newcombe, Eatonia, Laporte, Mantario.”
THURSDAY, JUNE 30:
Scavenger Hunt • Movie in the Park
FRIDAY, JULY 1:
The Creeland Dancers • Dean Smith Band Fireworks • Time Machine
Wheat Kings Ball Game Ball Park Grand Opening
SATURDAY, JULY 2:
Pancake Breakfast • Parade Show & Shine
Centennial Marketplace
Eatonia Centennial Cabaret presents:
The Steve McQueen Band featuring Mitch Larock & The 4:54 Band
Friday & Saturday Supper
Catered by
Jackie’s Delicious Delights
SUNDAY, JULY 3: Pancake Breakfast
Crafting at Caleb Village
residents at Caleb
enjoyed a fun time of making Easter crafts on Tuesday afternoon, April 12th. Joining them were four members from the
The Better Together group had fun creating Easter crafts with the residents at Caleb Village last week.
Sandy Campbell from the Better Together group (right) helps Caleb resident, Grayce Dies.
The
Village
Better Together initiative, who helped and joined in the fun. The residents made Easter bonnets and Easter baskets.
Smiley man arrested after fleeing from RCMP
On Tuesday April 5th Kindersley RCMP were investigating a complaint of a male who was driving while suspended. When the RCMP attempted to stop the vehicle he fled from the police at a high rate of speed. Being in a residential area Kindersley RCMP did not pursue the man, but were able to identify him. Later that same day the suspect was spotted in Kerrobert where he again attempted to flee, this time on foot. A lengthy foot pursuit took place and the RCMP eventually caught the suspect. Searching the suspect inci-
dent to his arrest located a quantity of drugs. As a result, the following charges were laid:
Lincoln Shepherd of Smiley was charged with 2 counts of Possession of a Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking under section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Operate a Motor Vehicle While Being Pursued by a Peace Officer under section 320.18 of the Criminal Code, Operate a Conveyance While Prohibited under section 320.18 of the Criminal Code, Operate a Conveyance in manner that is Dangerous to the Public un-
der 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code and Resist a Peace Officer in the Execution of his Duty under 129 (a) of the Criminal Code.
Shepherd was remanded into custody in Saskatoon to await court.
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SAS had brought several displays to the Kindersley Museum on Friday evening, April 8.
Sask Archaeological Society meets in Kindersley
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The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (SAS) hosted their 59th Annual Gathering in Kindersley from April 8th to 10th. The SAS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect people to Saskatchewan’s past.
The gathering kicked off on Friday evening, April 8th at the Kinders-
ley and District Museum, and moved to the Canalta Hotel on Saturday. There paper presentations were held, along with the annual general meeting, banquet and awards presentations.
Everyone was invited to tour the museum Friday evening, and check out the impressive artifacts the SAS members had on display.
You never know what will be created when someone is armed with a sewing machine. I remember when my mother would sew everything from curtains to clothing. Back then it was more economical to sew household items and kids clothing, and every last scrap of fabric was put to use. Which helps to explain an old photo of myself at about eight years, standing in front of those homemade floral curtains, wearing a dress made of the exact same fabric. You couldn’t tell the difference between my new dress and the new curtains; they both looked the same.
Recently a young journalism student pointed out how most media outlets appear the
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Is silence golden?
same. He was attending a “Disinformation and Erosion of Democracy Conference”, where a panel was available to answer questions. The young man, decked out in a suit and tie, confidently stepped forward, to ask his question.
“My name is Christopher Phillips. I’m a first year Journalism student,” he said. “My question is for Mr. Brian Stelter. You’ve all spoken extensively about Fox News being a purveyor of disinformation, but CNN is right up there with them. They had the Russian collusion hoax; they had the Sandman hoax. They smeared Justice Kavanaugh as a rapist, and they also smeared Rittenhouse. They smeared Nick Sandman as a white suprema-
cist, and yet they dismissed the Hunter Biden Laptop affair as pure Russian disinformation. With mainstream corporation journalists becoming little more than apologists, and cheerleaders for the regime, is it time to finally declare that the tenant of journalistic ethics is dead or no longer operative? All the mistakes of the mainstream media, and CNN in particular, seem to magically all go in one direction. Are we expected to believe that is is all just random coincidence?”
tion from the student’s question. Brian Stelter is an anchor, and chief media correspondent for CNN. He continued to say, “I think you’re describing a different channel than the one I watch. That’s a popular right wing narrative.” This was yet another popular response, to label any queries as right wing, dismissing them yet again.
However Stelter wasn’t done speaking. He shared the instance when a Fox News correspondent was wounded in Ukraine and the CNN news crew stopped what they were doing and tried to help get the body out, and find the dead crew members. Although this was the correct response for the CNN news crew, it was also the expected response when there are wounded people on the ground. It was also irrelevant to the young man’s question, and yet another effort to dismiss it.
It was a great question from a bright and inquisitive young man. It was also an excellent opportunity for the panel to admit that the media could do better. They could have acknowledged the examples the student gave were clear cut instances where they should have been more transparent. They could have even used this as an opportunity to apologize for their mistakes, but what did they do?
ly irrelevant. And so the questions were swiftly dismissed rather than answered, and they conveniently ran out of time for more.
Legacy media is dependent upon advertising revenue from big business and corporations, who play a significant role in controlling information. Pharmaceuticals also donate 75 percent of their advertising revenue. Does this help to explain some of their news coverage? Why does legacy media give huge publicity to some stories, while it is completely silent on others? There’s an old expression that says “silence is golden”, but is it? Former MP, Brian Peckford lives in Vancouver, and noted there are thousands of people holding rallies every weekend at the legislative buildings at Victoria city.
Another college student stepped forward to pose a question. “I’m Daniel Smith. I’m a first year student at the University of Chicago,” he said. “Referring to Hunter Biden, do you think the media acted inappropriately when they instantly dismissed the laptop as Russian disinformation? What can you learn from that, and ensure that what we label is truly disinformation and not reality?”
Brian Stelter laughed nervously and quipped, “Sorry, it’s time for lunch!” It was clearly meant to deflect atten-
Miss Applebaum, a journalist, responded, noting that Hunter Biden’s laptop was tru-
“One weekend they had 13,000 people. Victoria city itself is only about 100,000 people,” Peckford said. What’s even more amazing is that no one in the rest of Canada hears about it. “Broadcast media and print media don’t carry it. You have to find it on alternate media,” he explained.
It looks like silence may not be golden after all, and the need for young journalists to continue ask questions is greater than ever. A quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer comes to mind. He helped Jews flee Germany in WWII, and was killed as a result. He said, “Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.”
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My dad turned 90 on Monday. I pause to absorb that fact because as recently as November, he was in the Kelowna ICU with a severe case of sepsis and my sister called to warn me he might not make it through the night. I suggested she call the priest to give him his last rites, being that he’s a practicing Catholic, and the priest assured her he’s already had a few last rites, but he’d come anyway. As things turned out, his church family surprised him with a cake this week after morning mass.
Dad didn’t always live in Kelowna, but throughout our childhoods, he drove us from Prince George, Pulp and Paper Capital of the World, to The Four Seasons Playground to spend glorious summer vacations, swimming and dozing under massive, heaving weeping willows. It was his dream to move us to that fertile land, to build a house to my mother’s specifications, with enough land for a prairie-sized garden and a swimming pool. And he did just that. And instead of gagging on the sulphur smell of two paper mills every morning, we woke to the sweet scents of fruit blossoms and the wild racket of a
dozen varieties of birds. I hasten to say, however, I loved growing up in Prince George. Like every child, if you are allowed room to roam and play and imagine, and you are safe and fed and loved, it really doesn’t matter where you grow up. Life is a playground of possibilities. There was a park behind our house, and dad would often get the local kids to join us in flag football games. He didn’t treat his girls any differently than his son in that respect. We all grew up athletes, rough and ready tomboys; we never shirked at physical work or challenges.
My mother sewed our best dresses when we were little, velvet jumpers with bolero jackets. And we posed politely for family photos. But just as quickly, we were in our pants and shirts, playing in the dirt and mud. You look like a street urchin, a friend once laughed when we compared childhood photos. She wore a crinoline. Her hair was meticulously parted and ringleted. I wore shorts. My hands were covered in mud, and my hair was thrown on my head in an effort to get it out of my face. Kind of like today. I like that little girl. I know and am thankful that my
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parents let her play in mud, stay out in the rain, and take chances in life.
My father was born near Fox Valley. His birth certificate, like so many of his generation, gives the section and meridian line as his birthplace. It is a point of pride for him. He grew up on a farm surrounded by the farms of cousins and uncles. And he grew up fast. Every one of his relatives tells me he never had a childhood. They also tell me he was “such a good child.” Spookily so. He stepped into the stalwart, helpmeet role for his mother. His own father was often off earning an extra income for the family in jobs at the glass-
works, as a doorman at The Cecil Hotel, and a ferry operator. Harold was a smart kid. In fact, he had a tendency to correct the answers given on provincial exams, especially the math questions. He had - and has - a mind for numbers. Although he’ll admit, his memory for recent events and names is slipping, he still remembers dates and phone numbers. Initially, he (or perhaps his mom?) thought he’d become a priest. But after a short while in seminary, he realized he didn’t have the calling, although he still goes to mass every day. Instead, he became an accountant.
Once, I described myself as the offspring of an opera singer and a used car salesman. It stung my father to be described in that way; he was a partner in a car lot, new and used American cars. He also was a partner in an RV business. But what made both outfits the successes they were was his skill as an accountant and business manager, not sales.
Marvelling at the immense changes I’ve seen over my 64 years, I try to imagine what the world looks like from 90. I see the cell phone, internet, and even computers as fairly recent additions to my life. But I can’t imagine growing up without electricity or central heating. To help me understand the era of my father’s birth, I pull down my favourite reference book: A Timeline of the Modern World. (No, I do not go to google.)
The year my father was born was also the year Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn, and a whole bunch of other hard-working farm folks were born. Paul von Hindenburg was elected president in Germany, beating Hitler, although the Nazi party was making headway in Prussia, Bavaria and Hamburg. The ballon tire and vi-
tamin D were invented, and Gary Cooper starred in A Farewell to Arms. The Lindberg baby was kidnapped. Al Capone was arrested for tax evasion, and Aldous Huxley published Brave New World. What confounds me the most is that, in those days, little was known about the events beyond the farm fence. Dad hunkered down and got to work every day. He stood up for his little brother when he got in trouble, and he saved his money all his life to bail out every one of us - children and most of his relatives and a few strangers - at one point in our lives. Dad was a product of his generation: he wasn’t always around, but he did what the era asked of him: He was a Good Provider.
Which is why one story in particular warms me. One dusty day his mom sent him to town to buy himself a hat for school. On the way, he saw a bi-plane flying overhead, a barnstormer selling rides. He came home that late afternoon with no hat. He chose, instead, to slip the surly bonds of earth, if just for a moment, before a long life of nose-to-the-grindstone took over. And his mom just smiled.
Moe needed to make a better point on GHGs
There were better ways for Premier Scott Moe to make his point about Saskatchewan’s highest-in-the-nation-per-capita greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than to say: “I don’t care.”
The problem is that none of us care as much about GHG emissions as we should.
We all don’t like the federal carbon tax. To Moe’s point, that GHGs here and elsewhere aren’t falling as fast as they should only solidifies the notion that what we are doing is not working.
But global warming and mankind’s contribution to a big, legitimate issue — whether some people are willing to acknowledge it or not.
For a Premier to essentially say “I don’t care” — something that implies this isn’t reality or a legitimate issue — wasn’t helpful. Even if this wasn’t the point he intended to make, it wasn’t a helpful thing to say about an issue that’s already
difficult to address.
For the record, here is the Premier’s explanation of what he said to the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce than set off this controversy.
“A lot of folks will come to me and say: ‘Hey guys, you have the highest carbon emission per capita,’ ” Moe told reporters at the Legislature last week. “I said: ‘I don’t care.’
“I went on to say: We have the highest exports per capita in Canada as well. We make the cleanest products, and we then send those products to over 150 countries in the world. This province is, most certainly, part of the solution when it comes to a cleaner, greener economy. We’re part of your solution to your energy security concerns. And we’re part of your solution when it comes to food security concerns countries may have.”
The Premier should have chosen his words more wisely — something he somewhat admitted last week.
“I’ll stand with the ‘I don’t care’ right now when it comes to the metrics of per-capita emissions,” Moe said.
“Could have I chosen something a little less controversial? Potentially.”
One gets where the Premier was going with this and even why the point he was trying to make made some sense.
The structure of carbon tax and the goal to reduce emissions puts the onus on indus-
try rather than demanding consumers — largely urban consumers elsewhere in Canada and the world — to change their habits. That, in itself, is unfair to a place like Saskatchewan, where there are fewer consumers but where a lot of things get produced.
If all governments were serious about reducing GHGs, the taxes would go on straight to the tailpipes or the dinner plates of people living in cities.
The problem being, that governments, elected by people living in those cities, no more want to punish the voters than Moe wants to see voters here punished for simply trying to earn a living.
Moe’s point was that if consumers are being asked to choose, they should choose Saskatchewan commodities that are produced in a way that is more environmentally friendly than what’s coming out of Saudi Arabia, Russia or Belarus — nations that have additional
issues that should cause us to pause before deciding to trade with them.
“As we find our way through a time of transition, you should be buying Saskatchewan oil,” Moe said. “That’s my point to not only the people of Saskatchewan but to people across the nation.
“Most certainly, this would be the narrative. We would ask our federal government to take with them as they go overseas to promote and sell some of cleanest products available to the world.”
This makes sense, but it still doesn’t really address that Saskatchewan accounts for 10.3 per cent of the country’s overall GHG emissions.
Contrary to Moe’s assertion that this has “no bearing on reality,” this remains the reality. What he needed to say is we all need to care about this reality.
Harold is on the left.
Remembering Major’s Sask 1980 Homecoming
Major’s history book “Where the Meadowlark Sings” recalls Celebrate Saskatchewan Days which took place in Major, Sask. in 1980. The following article was published in the Kerrobert Citizen when over 600 attended Major’s celebration.
After many months of planning and weeks of work by local residents and organizations, the 1980 Major Celebrate Saskatchewan festivities were off to a good start with almost perfect weather conditions.
Campers began arriving on Friday for the 1954-1970 school reunion, and others were setting up that evening in campsites around town. Yards and streets were soon filled with eager and excited visitors transforming the village into a metropolis. These home comers arrived from the U.S. and almost every part of Canada.
The weekend activities began Saturday at 10 a.m. with a delightful parade.
A short program with Delmer Patton as master of ceremonies followed. Opening remarks and welcome were made by Mayor Milford Jamieson. Jim Garner, MLA for Wilkie, extended his words of welcome and commendation on behalf of himself and the Sask. government. Mr. Garner then introduced Mel Rumohr, councillor for Hearts Hill R.M. And John Chotowetz, councillor for Prairiedale R.M., who presented the Heritage Farm Homestead
plaques to families who are still living or farming the original family homestead. Recipients were Mr. Milton Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Zinger, Elmer Minchin, Dave Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moreland, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Webb. Trophies and ribbons were then awarded to the parade winners.
Joan Moreland, chairperson for the Celebrate Saskatchewan committee, presented a Celebrate Saskatchewan mug to Mr. Milt Scott, the eldest citizen in the district. A pen and holder set went
Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll
R.M. of Prairiedale No. 321
Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the RM of Prairiedale No. 321 for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days:
Monday to Friday, April 14 to May 16, 2022
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/her assessment is required to file his/her notice of appeal with:
Aileen Swenson
The Secretary of the Board of Revision 31 Wilkie Rd., Regina, SK S4S 5Y3 aileen.swenson@sasktel.net by the 16th day of May, 2022.
Dated this 18th day of April, 2022.
Charlotte Helfrich Assessor
to Ivan Hansen, George Gardner and Mrs. Mary Kohlman, who celebrated their 75th birthdays this year.
A souvenir Mayor silver spoon was presented to the first baby born in 1980 with the announcement that all babies born in the Major area until the end of the year will also receive a spoon.
The hall was then opened for all to register, purchase souvenirs and enjoy coffee with the senior citizens. Also, there to enjoy was a detailed map and list of homesteads and pioneers of the Major districts.
During the afternoon,
crowds gathered at the school grounds to watch and/or participate in numerous games, the greased pig contest and the very popular tug-owar matches. Then many enjoyed relaxing and visiting at the Bavarian Gardens held in the arena.
At 5 o’clock, a beef barbecue supper was served to approximately 725 people. The beef was prepared by the Coleville K-40 club, with the rest of the meal prepared and served by ladies and men of the community.
At 9 o’clock, the lively orchestra, “The Chokecherry Band” from near Fox Valley, got the dance
Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll
Village of Smiley
Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Smiley for 2022 has been prepared and is open for inspection in the Office of the Assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days:
Monday to Friday, April 14, 2022 to May 16, 2022
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/her assessment is required to file his/her notice of appeal with:
Aileen Swenson
The Secretary of the Board of Revision 31 Wilkie Rd., Regina, SK S4S 5Y3
aileen.swenson@sasktel.net by the 16th day of May, 2022. Dated this 18th day of April, 2022.
Charlotte
Helfrich Assessor
off to a good start. It is estimated that close to 1000 people attended the dance, and many were reluctant to see it come to an end and leave the arena at 2-3 a.m.
At 10 o’clock Sunday morning, the school gym and hallway were filled to capacity for the interdenominational church service. Comments overheard upon leaving the service, like, “A beautiful climax to a perfect weekend,” make the work and efforts of local folks seem very worthwhile. Following church, a pancake and sausage brunch was enjoyed by over 600 people.
From here, some gathered to enjoy the junior ball tournament, others drove to their district of Fusilier, while others visited with friends and relatives in the district. Then the sad farewells began as everyone returned to homes and jobs.
I’m sure the people of Major will cherish the memories of this weekend as much as all the visitors. We appreciate your efforts to come and the immaculate condition in which you all left your campgrounds. Thanks for coming to help Major celebrate.
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 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday through Friday - April 15 to May 16, 2022
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:
Secretary of the Board of Revision - Saumya Vaidyanathan Western Municipal Consulting Ltd. PO Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0 by the 16th day of May, 2022.
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 or phone 306-463-2524
Dated this 15th day of April, 2022.
Glenda M. Giles Assessor
Saturday, April 30, 2022
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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- 4th Ave. West Kindersley, SK
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VILLAGE OF NETHERHILL EQUIPMENT TENDER
1. The Village of Netherhill will be accepting tenders for a 1996 Flaman Ram-Helix Snow Blower with an 8’ cut and 540 pto.
2. Tenders can be submitted in an envelope marked “Snowblower Tender” and mailed to Box 4, Netherhill, SK, S0L 2M0. Tenders may also be sent via email to netherhill@outlook.com
All tenders must be received by April 18th, 2022 All enquiries can be forwarded to Bruce Campbell at 306-463-9753
The municipality reserves the right to refuse to accept any or all tenders.
SEASONAL OPERATOR
R.M. of Deer Forks No. 232
Operator with duties to start immediately.
The R.M. offers a comprehensive benefits package including Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Municipal Employees Pension Plan and Health & Dental. The R.M. offers competitive wages. Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operate a grader to complete road maintenance & grading
• Operate a tractor and mower, pick rocks, spraying, general labour
• Ensure roads are maintained and repaired (culverts) on a priority basis and ability to repair machinery and attachments
• Manage all duties given by Foreman & Council, & log work on provided sheets daily
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with council, staff, contractors and rate payers
• Other duties as prescribed
The Successful Applicant Should Possess:
• Experience is an asset in maintenance and operation of a tractor, mower and heavy equipment, but training can be provided
• Willingness to be supervised and take direction from Foreman
• Great communication and documentation skills
• Valid driver’s license
Your Resume Should Include:
• Past and present work experience
• Education and skills
• Two references
• Expected salary
Please have resumes submitted by May 2nd, 2022 to: Rural Municipality of Deer Forks No. 232 P.O. Box 250, Burstall, Saskatchewan S0N 0H0 Email: rm232@sasktel.net
LCB receives Jimmy Pattison Foundation grant
By Joan Janzen
The Luseland Bible Camp (LBC) is excited to watch donations to their Building Project double right before their eyes! Thanks to the generosity of The Jim Pattison Foundation, LBC recently received a matching grant donation of $75,000.
Marilyn Kirk, camp director, said LBC is receiving, both big and small donations to their General Fund, as well as receiving a more substantial amount of $75,000 to the Building Fund. “Each donation helps us do what we do. No donation is too big or too small,” Marilyn said.
She went on to explain, that they applied for the Pattison grant in January, providing an update of where the camp is at, what’s happening, and how the funds will be used. Several years ago, Jim Pattison had taken the time to check out the property at the camp.
Money given to LCB has included donations in memory of people who had lived in the community, donations from businesses in the area, and money received from caring people who appreciate LBC. The Building Fund is mushrooming, but they have not yet reached their goal.
“We have to have 80 percent of the money raised before we begin working. We still have another $100,000 to raise. The goal is $280,000,” Marilyn explained. That money will be used to move the dining hall/kitchen into the present chapel, which is a well insulated building.
“We’re a little camp in a little town, and costs are very high,” Marilyn said. “This is so much bigger than we could do ourselves.” Nevertheless, LCB is getting closer to the finish line, in their race to reach their goal, and they are starting to make plans.
“We’re talking with cooks now about how to make the space most workable. Having their input is huge,” Marilyn said. LCB is also excited to announce their upcoming Spring Fundraising BBQ, which will be held June 16th. There will be lots of family fun and food, and donations will be gratefully accepted.
“It’s been a while since we’ve connected face to face, and we are so looking forward to getting together to celebrate God’s faithfulness over the past 89 years, and are looking ahead with anticipation!” Marilyn concluded.
Avian Influenza Detected in Saskatchewan
The Ministry of Agriculture is reminding poultry producers with flocks of all sizes to follow all necessary biosecurity protocols to keep their flocks free of diseases after a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 strain was detected in a wild bird in Saskatchewan.
Samples collected from a snow goose found near Elrose have been confirmed positive for HPAI by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. This confirmation follows the detection of HPAI in poultry and wild birds in the United States and in several Canadian provinces.
The last time HPAI was found in Saskatchewan in either commercial poultry or wild birds was in 2007.
Protecting commercial flocks includes preventative measures such as keeping wild birds away from poultry flocks and their food and water supply, limiting visitors, and monitoring bird health. Producers should contact their veterinarian immediately if they have concerns about the health status of their flocks. If HPAI is suspected, producers should also contact their local Canadian Food Inspection Agency office.
Small flocks are considered high-risk for HPAI infection as they are most often raised in an extensive fashion e.g. allowed access to outdoor pens or free-range. This means there is a high probability of contact with wild birds or environments visited by wild birds that may be contaminated with HPAI virus. Small flock owners are encouraged to confine their birds in-
doors if at all possible during this high risk period of wild bird migration, and follow the same measures indicated for commercial flocks.
Typically, strains of avian flu do not cause obvious signs of disease in wild birds. However, this H5 strain has resulted in deaths in some species of wild birds, including snow geese and Canada geese, as well as some raptors.
As migratory birds make their way back to Saskatchewan, please report any sick or dead birds to the Ministry of Environment to assist with monitoring efforts. If you find any of the following, please contact the Inquiry Centre at 1-800-5674224 or centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca:
• Clusters of two or more dead waterfowl (e.g. ducks, geese) or other water birds.
• Dead raptors or avian scavengers (e.g. ravens, crows, gulls).
• Raptors, waterfowl or avian scavengers that appear to be sick.
• Large groups of dead birds (e.g. more than 50) of any species.
Reports can also be made to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative at 306-966-5815 or cwhc.wildlifesubmisisons.org.
Although the risk of transmission to humans is considered low, people should not touch dead birds or other wildlife with their bare hands. Protective eyewear and masks are recommended as an additional precaution. Hands should be thoroughly washed before and after with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Birds should be placed in a plastic bag prior to submission.
This strain of HPAI does not pose a food safety risk. Regular food safety and hygiene precautions should be followed when preparing wild game. Hunters should avoid eating birds that are visibly ill.
Anyone with further questions on avian influenza in poultry can contact the Ministry of Agriculture’s Veterinary Unit at 1-306-7872150.
TIME CAPSULE FOUND AT KERROBERT COURTHOUSE
A time capsule has been discovered at the Kerrobert Courthouse!
Work has commenced on the front stair replacement and a time capsule dated 1920 was discovered in the Cornerstone.
According to Town of Kerrobert’s CAO, Tara Neumeier, there were no re-
cords of such a capsule existing in the history books, so this is very exciting news indeed!
The Town of Kerrobert will be waiting to open it at an upcoming event that is yet to be determined.
We will have more on the story as we get further details.
Students keep on knitting
JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
What can kids do in mid-April when it’s snowing outside, windy, and -10 degrees? The students at Elizabeth Middle School’s knitting club have an answer; they are busy creating warm and fuzzy items.
Elizabeth School’s knitting club meets every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. throughout the school year. The
club usually has seven members who participate. Some of the students are just learning the skill of knitting, while others are more experienced. The more experienced crafters are busy making toys, scarves, mittens, dish cloths, blankets and more.
Knitting is one more way for the students to be creative, and have fun indoors during a snowy, spring day in Saskatchewan.
SAS had brought several displays to the Kindersley Museum.
The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (SAS) hosted their 59th Annual Gathering in Kindersley from April 8th to 10th. This man is making a sharp tool, which was used for cutting. | PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
Students Sierra Wagner and Kalyse Trayhorn, along with teachers Cheryl Glass and Janice Grahaare members of Elizabeth Middle School’s Knitting Club.
| PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
Sports with Bruce Penton
Baseball traditionalists have lost DH fight
Interesting tidbits about the 2022 Major League Baseball season, which got underway April 8, a week later than normal, but early enough to placate hardcore baseball fans and to complete the 162game regular season.
- The National League will adopt the designated hitter rule, finally bringing baseball into the 21st century, but driving traditionalists — who never gave up hope the American League would abandon the DH - over the bend.
- The Cleveland Indians have ceased to exist, in name only. The team is now known as the Guardians, because what says ‘Cleveland’ more appropriately than ‘Guardians?’
- Albert Pujols had a busy spring. He: A) Decided not to retire, even at age 42, and coming off a .236 season and 17 homers with the Angels and Dodgers; B) Accepted a oneyear free-agent contract from his original big league team, St. Louis Cardinals; C) Announced he and his wife, Deidre, and mother of five, were getting divorced after 22 years together, shortly after Deidre underwent surgery for a brain tumour; and D) Set his sights on joining the 700-homer club, from which he
is 21 short.
- Who are the three members of the 700-homer club? (Answer below)
- Under the radar team to watch in 2022? How about the Seattle Mariners, who won 90 games last year, but really weren’t in contention for a playoff spot, and then bolstered their pitching staff by signing Cy Young award winner and former Blue Jay Robbie Ray in free agency.
- While the Los Angeles Dodgers are the popular pick to win the World Series by the majority of writers and broadcasters who make up the group called “experts,” the gambling public has apparently leaned more heavily on the Mets. (That’s why they call it ‘gambling.’) The Mets won only 77 games last year and while they added starting pitcher Max Scherzer and all-star outfielder Starling Marte, they’re still the Mets.
- There are hot rookie prospects every year, but two of the biggest ones this year are flame-throwing pitcher Hunter Greene of Cincinnati and Bobby Witt, Jr., a power-hitting shortstop with Kansas City who is the son of, shocker!, Bobby Witt, a pitcher who
won 142 games with a variety of teams, mostly Texas, in the 1980s and ’90s. Investors note: Find a Witt, Jr., rookie card, keep it in a safety deposit box and 50 years from now it might be worth some big bucks. Or, if he has a mediocre career, 50 cents. But you get to enjoy the gum.
- The 700-homer club? Barry Bonds (*), Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth. It’s an exclusive group. (*) — steroid assisted
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “North Macedonia scored in stoppage time to beat Italy 1-0 — Italy’s first defeat in 60 home World Cup qualifiers — and knock it out of a second consecutive World Cup appearance. The reaction in Rome? Let’s just say that, if Nero were alive, he’d be fid-
dling.”
• Blogger Patti Dawn Swansson: “Interesting factoid about the Hockey Night in Canada panel: Jennifer Botterill went to Harvard; Kevin Bieksa went to Bowling Green; I think Kelly Hrudey just went bowling.”
• NHLer James Van Reimsdyk, on Arizona’s Phil Kessel soon to become the NHL’s ironman (most consecutive games played): “I’m sure a lot of the strength and conditioning specialists are at a loss for words.”
• Patti Dawn Swansson again, on the TV networks’ extreme Tiger Woods hype prior to the start of the Masters: “By the time he tees it up tomorrow, I’m sure they’ll be telling us that he’s made a quick side trip overseas and restored peace in Ukraine.”
• Columnist Norman Chad, on Twitter: “Nothing like signing up for ESPN+ to get Masters coverage, but every time I click on the Masters stream, I get a college hoops documentary. And when I go to ‘live chat’ to solve the problem, I get gibberish. Feels like a rat in a maze, and my only way out is to call Chris Berman.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg, on word that Tiger Woods was planning to playing the Masters: “One word of advice, Tiger: Uber.”
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “Top five story lines for the Masters: (1) Will Tiger Woods play? (2) Will Tiger Woods not play? (3) Will Tiger Woods make the cut? (4) Will Tiger Woods contend on Sunday? (5) Does Tiger Woods know where Phil Mickelson is hiding out?”
• Headline at fark.com: “Atlanta Braves OF Ronald Acuna, Jr., apparently unaware that journalists often write down the things you say about former team-mates.”
• At @NOTSportsCenter, on Twitter: “Breaking: Due to LeBron James being eliminated from playoff contention, ESPN has officially canceled the 2022 NBA playoffs.”
• Mike Bianchi again on the Lakers expected to scapegoat coach Frank Vogel: “There’s only one person to blame for the Lakers’ abysmal performance this year, and that’s the general manager who put this team together — LeBron James.”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK
Brian Zinchuk: What happens when SaskPower starts driving all EVs and a blizzard hits?
From last Thursday, April 7 to Sunday, April 10, my email in box was full of emails from SaskPower, talking about its efforts to restore power to southwest Saskatchewan after a hell of a blizzard struck.
Three days in, the release said, “SaskPower continues to utilize 19 district and contractor crews to restore power as quickly and as safely as possible. A total of 320 new power poles have been dispatched to the region. Of those poles, 200 have been installed so far, resulting in roughly 20 kilometers of power line being rehung.
“Currently, 970 customers are without power. Golden Prairie and the surrounding rural area were restored at 4:00 p.m. today and the rural areas around Piapot are expected to be restored by 10:00 p.m. tonight. The majority of the remaining customers affected by this storm are expected to be back on by 10:00 p.m. tomorrow night.”
Today, Wednesday, April 13, southeast Saskatchewan and most of southern Manitoba is being whacked by a Colorado low that is expected to last from Tuesday night until Thursday. This morning, alone, we cleared between six and eight inches of snow. Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division announced yesterday they were closing all schools on Wednesday and Thursday in anticipation of “the potential of the storm ‘of the century.’” This is something they almost never do.
That’s because Environment Canada is still saying, “Total snowfall accumulations will range from 20-50 centimetres (8 to 20 inches) with this system.”
This got me thinking about how, by federal decree, in just 13 years all light vehicles sold in Canada are supposed to be zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs). While hydrogen could make up some of that, the reality is most will be electric. And the federal budget last week made moves to start pushing medium and heavy trucks to ZEVs. Those would be the type of trucks those aforementioned contractors working for SaskPower would be using.
We used to have a neighbour in North Battleford who was a SaskPower lineman. He would be out in the absolute worst weather, patching up our power grid.
That’s the same grid that, back in 2009, I heard a SaskPower vice president tell a conference was “weak, as in feeble.” We had more power poles than people,
and the average age was 50 years or more. Now, I’ve seen more efforts in replacing power poles in the last three years than I have cumulatively seen in my entire life, but we still have a very long ways to go. And that’s why a blizzard could take down an area like Maple Creek.
I’m sure those crews were working very long hours to restore power to those homes and farms that were without juice for days. That meant not only the men and women were working hard, but so were theirs trucks. I expect those vehicles were kept running most of the time, to keep warm, to be ready, and to power the buckets and other hardware needed.
This is what I am afraid of: in the not too distant future, a new SaskPower CEO will, in a virtue-signalling announcement, proclaim that all new vehicles the Crown corporation acquires will be electric vehicles (EVs). Perhaps this will be after a change in government, to the New Democratic Party. But eventually, it’s going to happen. To show how the government of the day is onboard with the battle against climate change, all the linemen and repair crews, like my former neighbour, will be driving electric.
I’ll be a great photo op. There will be a medium duty bucket truck, a half ton and a one ton, all in gleaming white with orange SaskPower decals. Platitudes will be expressed about how we’ve been working towards producing most of our power from renewable, green energy. CBC will be front and centres, flanked by CTV and Global. Maybe the National Observer will do a special feature on our green power utility.
And even if a future SaskPower CEO doesn’t go down this path, I am absolutely certain a Manitoba Hydro CEO will. After all, it wasn’t that long ago a certain Manitoba premier forgot they had an oilpatch.
My neighbour had a Ford F-150 company truck. So I imagine linemen like him will be quipped with the Ford F-150 Lightning with the extended range battery. Those would be the ones requiring an 80 amp charger on a 100 amp circuit to charge them up each night.
Now what happens when you get an event like Maple Creek? Where crews are out in the field, all day, all night? Right now, you can just come along with a slip tank and fuel up their vehicles. They can keep on going. But you can’t do that so easily with an electric vehicle. I doubt you’ll find a 400 amp Tesla Supercharger in Golden Prairie, Saskatchewan.
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But wait, the F-150 Lightning can indeed charge another F-150 from its battery, you say. Indeed, it can. But instead of two fully charged vehicles, you end up with two vehicles with less than half the charge.
There’s an example of this in military air-to-air refuelling, 40 years ago this month, during the Falkland Islands War. Britain was desperate to take out the main runway at Port Stanley with a bombing raid. The closest airfield they had was on Ascension Island, in the very middle of the South Atlantic. The target was 12,600 kilometres away, round trip. They could do using a series of air-to-air refueling tankers, each passing along some of its fuel to the next in the chain. But to get just one, singular Vulcan bomber over the target, it took 17 planes – yes, you read that right – 2 bombers and 15 tankers, to get just one bomb on that runway.
And that’s basically what it would take to keep SaskPower EV trucks working in the field in a situation like Maple Creek. When you have no other option, because the power is already out and you don’t have other options for refuelling in the field, that’s the type of extraordinary measures you’ll have to do. You can’t just refuel in the field, unless they hook up booster cables to whatever live powerlines they have. That’s probably not in the owners manual.
What happens when a lineman like my former neighbour comes home at the end of a long day, plugs in his depleted SaskPower F-150 lightning, and gets called out a few hours later? What if his power goes out at his house? How
does he respond to the call? What if power is out for the whole town? What if an ice storm has taken out the whole region? Now he’s going out with what, a 35 per cent charge, for a 14-hour call? Maybe for the next three days?
What if it’s -35 C, and his truck’s battery is putting out almost as much for heat as it is for mileage? What if all our coal plants are shut down, and our wind turbines aren’t turning because its too cold (they can’t operate below -30, lest they shatter). How does he perform his heroic duties then?
And let’s go a little further down this path. Let’s say it’s 2040, five years past the federal deadline for all new vehicles to be EV. Medium trucks are all EV. Gasoline and diesel-fueled light and medium-duty trucks, like the ones SaskPower operates, will have been phased out of their fleets and replaced with EVs.
That won’t be just SaskPower trucks, but Highways snowplows and tow trucks, too.
Even if they do have any gas and diesel-powered trucks remaining, it will be increasingly difficult to get fuel for them. Most gas stations are gone or on their last legs. We will be living in a climate-change fighting paradise!
And no one will be able to turn the power back on.
These are some of the unforeseen consequences that will come out of switching transportation to EVs. Except they aren’t really unforeseen, now, are they?
Brian Zinchuk is owner and editor of Pipeline Online. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca.
The Saskatchewan Traveller
BY TRUDY & DALE BUXTON
Continuing on with our travels, after a nice stop at Tim Horton’s, we continue heading south on highway 21.
We come to Glidden, which is a small Hamlet of about 40 people. The original town-site was built about a mile east of the present location. The reason for the move was that the original location was washed away in the rains of the summer. It was said that Glidden got it’s name from Charles Glidden, who owned large deposits of land in the area. Charles Glidden sold the land to the Canadian Pacific Railway. Mr. Glidden was an immigrant from Michigan and some say that he had family ties with the famous Glidden family in the USA who had interests in the invention of barbed wire and a paint company.
Continuing on to the next town of Eatonia, which was named after Timothy Eaton, founder of Eaton’s department store. The town currently has a population of around 450 people. Eatonia was founded in 1919 as a station for the Canadian National Railway. The original station is still upright and used as a library along with a caboose and a wood framed house that ordered out of the Eaton’s catalogue.
I have to say that of all the highways that we have travelled, highway 21 into Leader is probably the nicest highway in Saskatchewan. I don’t believe that there is a bump in the road for 30 miles.
Leader is a great little community of around 875 residents.
Originally called Prussia, mainly from the large settlement of German immigrants in the early 1900’s. The RCMP
was established in 1909 and the railway was established in 1913. With that Prussia was incorporated in 1913. By 1917 there was a large anti-German sentiment, surrounding the events of World War 1. This prompted the community to change its name and also change the name of the streets that were in German.
The name Leader came from the Regina Leader newspaper that started to arrive on the train, the community adopted the name and was incorporated in 1917 as a town.
Leader is the home to the Smith Barn that was at the time North America’s largest barn. It took 100 people five months to complete that project, the foundation to this massive building still exists.
In 1995, aviator Steve Fossett landed near Leader after taking off from South Korea, becoming the first to make a solo flight across the Pacific in a balloon.
Leader is on the northwest corner and largest community close to the Great Sandhills. The Sandhills region is home to a wide variety of wildlife which is prominently displayed with various sculptures that are placed around Leader, that you can’t help to notice when travelling into town.
If you want to go for a little walk, you have to be careful for the prairie rattlesnake, which is one of the few known places in Saskatchewan where rattlesnakes thrive.
Leader is always a great place to venture, there is lots to do in this area. Stay tuned for more adventures.
Eatonia Train Station
Sceptre boasts the world’s largest metal wheat sculpture
Whether you are familiar or unfamiliar with Sceptre, it’s a great place to re-visit or explore for the first time. Collins’ online dictionary defines Sceptre as “an ornamental rod that a king or queen carries on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of his or her power.” Did you ever hear that joke about why the Queen’s wand is called a sceptre? Because everyone in the empire works, ‘cept her. Interesting to note that many of the street names in Sceptre have a royal connotation, for instance: Queens Avenue, Prince Street, Jutland Street, Throne Street, Kingsway Street, Crown Street, and George Street. Sceptre is abundant with outdoor mural art, as well as painted cartoon fire hydrants, The Great Sandhills Museum and Interpretive Centre, and the world’s largest metal wheat sculpture. Wikipe-
dia also makes mention that Sceptre is the birthplace of five-time Stanley Cup Winner and Hockey Hall of Famer, Murray (Bert) Olmstead. Sceptre was incorporated as a village in 1913, is located in the Rural Municipality of Clinworth, and is about 20 kilometres East of the Town of Leader, and about 25 kilometres North of the Great Sand Hills Ecological Reserve. The world’s largest metal wheat sculpture stands ten metres tall (33 feet) and is white in color. It was constructed and installed on August 4th, 1990, by farmer and welder George Jaegli, also known as “George the Genius,” of Cabri, Saskatchewan. A plaque on the metal wheat sculpture states: “Dedicated to the pioneers of the Great Sand Hills area.” The sculpture is located near the Sceptre library on Kingsway Street. Jaegli also constructed the 6.4 metre (21 feet) Choke-
cherry Cluster at the village of Lancer. One of the murals in Sceptre is painted by Shirley Diehl, and depicts a switchboard operator. The mural explains that the Sceptre rural telephone company was incorporated in 1917, and that 1966 marked the arrival of the dial system and the end of the operators.
The Great Sandhills Museum and Interpretive Centre, which operates in the summer, was opened in 1988, and is housed in the former school. It contains 11 themed room
displays, with exhibits highlighting the natural and human history of the area. The grounds contain the historical village, complete with a barn, church, antique farm machinery, 1900’s house and wildflower gardens. The Great Sandhills Museum is a gatekeeper to the Great Sand Hills Ecological Reserve. As well, various painted cartoon fire hydrants are located throughout Sceptre, which are a blast to find. Sceptre is definitely worth checking out!
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MALLORY CAWTHRA
Your Southwest Media Group
Hamlet of Liebenthal hosts successful trade show
JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
The hamlet of Liebenthal may be few in number, but that didn’t stop them from hosting a successful craft and trade show on Sunday afternoon, April 10th at the Liebenthal Community Hall. The community’s Recreation Board has nine members, however only six of them were able to help out on the day of the trade show, as well as one additional volunteer.
That small group of volunteers hosted twenty-six tables of vendors and served a delicious lunch of homemade soup, elephant ears and dessert. The Rec Board estimated that well over a hundred visitors came through their doors to check out the wide variety of products that were on display.
The kitchen crew, consisting of rec board members and their spouses, was in charge of rolling out the dough and deep frying the elephant ears. This appeared to be a popular treat as sixty cups of flour was used to make the batch of dough.
People came from the surrounding district to check out the vendors, enjoy the good food and visit with friends. The event also helped raise funds for the Liebenthal hall, so the community can continue to offer a space to host local events.
FORM 11 (Section 66 of the Act) NOTICE
OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION
RM of Chesterfield No. 261
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: Reeve
will be received by the undersigned on the 4th day of May, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Rural Municipality of Chesterfield No. 261 office, 205 Main Street, Eatonia, Sask. AND
during regular business hours on April 18 to May 3rd, 2022, at the Rural Municipality of Chesterfield No. 261 Office, 205 Main Street, Eatonia, Saskatchewan.
Dated this 18th day of April, 2022.
Tosha Kozicki, Returning Officer
Caleb Village in Kindersley celebrated with an Easter Parade on Thursday afternoon. It was an extra special celebration for resident Lois Gilroy, who turned 90! | PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
The Cleaner
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BY JORDAN PARKER https://parkerandpictures.wordpress.com/
Available On Netflix
Director Renny Harlin is known as a guilty-pleasure auteur – Deep Blue Sea and Cliffhanger are among his most popular.
With his film Cleaner, he delves into murder-mystery territory with a keen eye and fabulous script.
It follows an ex-detective who now works as a crime scene cleaner. He unknowingly cleans up a murder before the police can investigate, and works with the widow to solve her husband’s murder.
Writer Matthew Aldrich – who would later scribe Coco – puts together an intriguing little premise and fleshes characters out well.
The ensemble includes Samuel L. Jackson, Luiz Guzman, Eva Mendes, and Ed Harris is a cool little flick you’ll be surprised you like as much as you do.
Flypaper
Available On Netflix
This little bank robbery indie caught me offguard.
It’s zany, funny, enjoyable and has this strange, off-kilter tone that somehow suits it just right.
When two bank robberies take place at the same location, at the same time, a group of hostages try their best to navigate through a hostile situation.
As the bank robbers form an uneasy alliance and a man determined to uncover a conspiracy all cross paths, Flypaper turns into a fun little who-dun-it.
Patrick Dempsey is charming in the lead role, and Ashley Judd is a perfect match. They’re joined by Mekhi Phifer, a hilarious Tim Blake Nelson and Pruitt Taylor Vince, and a standout from Matt Ryan. It’s an eclectic cast with Jeffrey Tambor, Octavia Spence and more also involved, and a perfectly off-kilter comedy.
Deep Water
Available On Prime Video
This sleek, sexy Hulu original was lambasted by critics upon its release last month, but unfairly so.
The latest effort from Adrian Lyne – Fatal Attraction, Indecent Proposal – brought him out of a 20year hiatus.
It’s another psycho-sexual flick, and the kind of thing we’re used to by now from Lyne. I dare say this one will stand the test of time and become a cult classic.
Deep Water follows Vic and Melinda, who keep their marriage alive through unorthodox means. Vic lets Melinda have affairs, as long as she doesn’t keep them a secret from him.
But when her lovers begin to go missing, Vic becomes the prime suspect. This film lives and dies on the performances from Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, both fantastic turns.
With Tracy Letts, Fash Mihok, Rachel Blanchard, Kristen Connolly, Jacob Elordi, Finn Witrock and Lil Rel Howery, the entire ensemble really brings it home.
It’s a sexy, sleek adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith novel, and will be known eventually as a sexy, midnight movie classic.
Casual
Available On Netflix
This Hulu show manages to be touching, raunchy and altogether hilarious in the frame of a single episode.
It follows a woman going through a divorce who moves into her brother’s home. She brings her teenage daughter with her, and the three get used to the new living arrangement.
Alex, Valerie and her daughter Laura are all quirky, strange and sometimes as cringe-worthy as Seinfeld characters, but we fall for them nonetheless.
Show creator Zander Lehmann teams with producer Jason Reitman – of Juno fame – for this interesting, awkward little show that will have you laughing.
Thanks For Sharing
Available On Prime Video
This one takes a weird little look at the pitfalls and trappings of addiction – sex addiction, that is. While I don’t feel that it’s something necessarily to joke about, one thing Thanks For Sharing does is humanize a difficult demon.
It follows three people who are trying to navigate the world with this difficult issue. Co-writer and director Stuart Blumberg has written some great flicks, including The Kids Are Alright and The Girl Next Door. This is another solid effort.
Mark Ruffalo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim Robbins and Joely Richardson lead a fantastic cast, and it balances a difficult issue with some humour.
How to tell if a company is greenwashing
Every year, Earth Day provides an opportunity to evaluate the impact of your actions on the environment. One way you can make a difference is to limit your carbon footprint by supporting sustainable companies.
Unfortunately, greenwashing has become more prevalent than ever. This term describes companies that make false claims or overstate the environmental benefits of their services and products. Here are three ways to tell if your favourite brands are greenwashed.
1.
GENERIC LANGUAGE
It may be a red flag if the product you use has packaging covered in vague buzzwords like all-natural, non-toxic, sustainable and recyclable. Unfortunately, these terms aren’t government regulated and can be used by any company regardless of their environmental practices.
To find out if a product is truly sustainable, check the ingredient list or visit the company’s website to determine if they can back up their claims.
2. PRETTY PACKAGING
If a product has attractive packaging, it
doesn’t necessarily mean it’s greenwashed. However, many greenwashed companies use misleading images or earthy colours like green, brown and blue on their packaging to seem more eco-friendly than they are.
Don’t be fooled by pretty packaging. Read the label, and look for official seals and certifications like the Green Seal and Non-GMO Project Verified label.
3. SUSTAINABLE RANGES
Recently, a number of big brands have created green product lines alongside their usual offerings. However, these products often represent only a tiny portion of their overall production. Indeed, many major brands hope these initiatives will appeal to the masses, but the reality is, they haven’t magically become sustainable overnight.
Although some companies are trying to do their part for the environment, it’s important to do your research.
This Earth Day, help protect the planet by finding out which companies are truly sustainable and do your best to support them.
5 reasons to organize an Earth Day
Every year, Earth Day takes place in spring. This annual event presents the perfect opportunity to raise awareness about the environment. Here are five good reasons to organize an Earth Day activity on April 22.
1. TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION FOR NATURE
Earth Day is an ideal occasion to celebrate nature and pay attention to the issues that affect the environment. Use this day to implement actions that will positively impact the planet.
2. TO MOBILIZE THOSE AROUND YOU
You have the power to influence the people in your community and raise awareness about various environmental issues. Organizing an activity can be a fun way to encourage taking small steps toward protecting the planet.
3. TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY
If there’s a beautiful green space in your region like a park or hiking trail,
organize an event to help raise awareness about the importance of preserving it.
4. TO PARTICIPATE IN A GLOBAL MOVEMENT
Earth Day is a worldwide event. On this day, become part of something bigger by joining people from around the globe as they take action to improve the environment.
5. TO SHARE ENVIRONMENTAL IDEOLOGIES
Earth Day is the perfect time to tell your friends, family members and online community about the things you’re doing to preserve the planet. By sharing your practices and beliefs, you can encourage those around you to take up their own sustainable habits.
If you don’t have the time to organize an Earth Day activity, consider joining an event in your community.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A sudden change of plans could lead to a misunderstanding with a friend or family member. Be ready to offer a full explanation of your decision. A past favor is returned.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Expect pressure from those who want you to change your position on a matter of importance. However, the determined Bovine will be able to withstand the bullying and win out.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s time to stop dwelling on past disappointments and move on to other possibilities. By week’s end, you’ll be meeting new people and making new plans for the future.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A long-simmering situation between co-workers threatens to heat up and could create problems with your work schedule. Best advice: Consult a supervisor on how to proceed.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might have just learned that someone close to you is keeping a secret. And, of course, the Cat’s curiosity has gone into overdrive. But be patient. All is revealed soon enough.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don’t give up. The recognition citing the good work you recently did will come through. Meanwhile, an opportunity opens up that can lead to a lot of traveling later on.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A financial crunch eases, but it’s still a good idea to keep a tight rein on what you spend for nonessentials. Education becomes a major focus as the week winds down.
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4. ADVERTISING: What was the name of the grocery owner in the Charmin bath tissue ads of the 1960s-80s?
5. U.S. STATES: What is the only state to have one syllable in its name?
6. CHEMISTRY: What is the only letter that doesn’t appear in the periodic table?
7. MYTHOLOGY: How many gods and goddesses were said to live on Mount Olympus?
8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was the last to serve without a college degree?
9. LITERATURE: Celie is a character in which 1982 novel?
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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You love doing research and learning new things, so you’ll be happy to know that education becomes a big part of your life at this time, and for some time to come.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your Piscean penchant for doing things logically could be challenged by an equally strong emotional reaction to a new situation. Best advice: Keep the two factors in balance.
BORN THIS WEEK: You love music and nature. You would be an excellent environmentalist, as well as a fine singer or musician.
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Lynn George; and nephew, Jayson George.
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DOLL - Linda Rose (George) Doll died at the age of 71 years, 5 months, and 8 days on March 6, 2022, in Edmonton, AB. She is survived by her 4 children, Jennifer (Sheldon) Tessier of Weyburn, SK; Janice Doll of Radville, SK; Darlene (Tom) Doll of Edmonton, AB; and Darcy (Deanna) Doll of Dodsland, SK; and 4 grandchildren, Joshua Doll from Radville, SK; Tyler Wilment from Medicine Hat, AB; Cory (Olivia) Doll from Dodsland, SK; and Catherine Doll from Dodsland, SK; her 4 brothers, Henry (Maggy) George of Estevan, SK; Richard (Gloria) George of Estevan, SK; Philip (Angel) George of Saskatoon, SK; and Ray (Deb) George of George Lake, MB; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Joseph, and Rosella George; husband, Lorne Doll; brother and sisterin-law, John, and Ann
Linda was born September 28, 1950, to Rosella and Joseph George in Eatonia, SK where she grew up attending school, babysitting, and figure skating. She was even Carnival Queen in 1965. She met and married Lorne Doll in 1971. They moved just west of Dodsland to the old Pool House just south of his parents’ home. Linda was very involved with the farming activities and learned all about gardening, canning, raising pigs, chickens, turkeys, and cattle. They raised four children on the farm too. They welcomed their first child in January 1973, a daughter, Jennifer. Their second daughter, Janice, arrived in March 1974. A third daughter, Darlene came in July 1977. And finally in December 1978, they welcomed their son, Darcy.
Life was never dull. Depending on the time of year there was always something going on. During the spring and fall, she was very involved in the farming activities. She managed to fit in running with the kids for school and extra-curricular activities, such as 4-H (where she was assistant leader to the
Craft Club), and football practice and games. Winters were often filled with figure skating (which she taught for a few years), and more 4-H. Summer of course was tending to the garden, and as every mother knows, trying to keep the kids busy. Throughout all of this, Linda remained very active in the LWML.
The kids grew up and moved away from home. That started the expansion of the family. First she gained a son-in-law, Sheldon, who married their oldest daughter Jennifer in August of 1996. In January 1997, Darcy met Deanna who had a son, Tyler. Another grandchild, Joshua, arrived in April 1997 to their daughter Janice. In a matter of a few months, she was blessed with 2 grandsons. But soon another grandchild was on the way. Another boy, Cory, was welcomed in March 2001 and a precious granddaughter, Catherine, arrived in September 2002. Darlene met Tom in May 2020. Cory met Olivia in August 2021 and they will be wed this May!
Lorne passed away in 2013 and she moved to Weyburn, SK with her oldest daughter and sonin-law until she moved to Edmonton, AB in 2021 with her daughter, Darlene. She took sick in January and passed away 6 weeks later with loved ones by her side.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kindersley/Kerrobert Community Funeral Home. The service was held Monday, March 14th, 2022, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Luseland, SK at 1:00pm and officiated by Rev. Robert Gout. Pallbearers were Clint George, Joey George, Kevin Weenk, Charles Doll, Derek Doll, and Shaun Loeppky. Honourary pallbearers were Jayson George and all that shared in her life. Luncheon immediately followed. Internment was after that at the Dodsland-Druid Cemetery just outside of Dodsland, SK.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
BROCK
Saturday, April 23
- Brock Bandits Hockey “Steak & Shrimp Supper” at the Brock Hall. $35/plate. Cocktails 5:00 pm. Supper starts 6:30 pm. Silent Auction. Social after supper. Proceeds to the Brock Rink. Advance tickets only by April 20, Call or text Corbin St. John 306-460-7361. In town delivery by request.
EATONIA
Saturday, May 28
- Eatonia Chamber of Commerce Community Garage Sale 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday, June 17
- Prairie Oasis Fitness Club presents An Evening With Mitch Larock 5:00 pm Eatonia Community Hall. Beer Gardens and BBQ. Silver collection at the gate.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 1-3
- Eatonia Centennial (1920-2020). Visit eatonia2020. com for information and to purchase tickets.
Saturday, July 2
- Show & Shine 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Main Street. Prizes & Trophies. $15 entry fee. For more information call 306-460-7767.
ESTON
Friday, April 29
- Community Clean-Up Day starting at 10:00 am
Saturday, April 30
- Eston 95 Lions Ladies Night Out
Thursday, May 26
- Prairie West Historical Society opening day tea 2:00 pm
- The Heritage Gallery at PWHS has our elevator photo collection by photographer Jack Mah on display. The showing will be available for viewing from May 26 to June 11 when the museum is open for the season. Artwork from Holly Wallace and Christine Code will be on display as well.
Friday, June 10 - Sunday, June 12
- Summer Kick-Off 2022. Slo-Pitch Tournament, beer gardens, kids activities, food trucks, pancake breakfast, music and much more.
Sunday, June 12
- Eston Market 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Eston AGT Community Centre.
Saturday, June 25
- Come and Go Reception for Connie (Etter) McConnell artshow, in the Heritage Gallery at PWHS; June 25th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, and will be open to viewing on July 1st.
Friday, July 1
- PWHS is hosting their annual July 1st celebration, complete with lunch, including cake and ice cream, and music! Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 am. This year we will be hosting a car show as well.
LEADER
Wednesday, April 27
- Leader COVID Immunization Clinics 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Leader Integrated Health Care Facility. Please book your Pfizer of Moderna appointment online at www. saskhealthauthority.ca or by calling 1-833-727-5829. Walk-ins will also be accepted.
- Book Club at the Leader Library 7:00 pm. The book for this month is “The Stranger in the Lifeboat” by Mitch Albom.
Saturday, April 30
- St. John Babysitting Course 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Leader Community Centre. Call Rochelle to register or for more information.
Saturday, May 7
- Sandhills Boxing Club 2nd Annual South Saskatchewan Classic in Leader
Saturday, May 14
- Donut Dash 2022 fundraiser for the Leader Walking Trail.
* Pickleball every Sunday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at LCS Gymnasium
* Leader and Surrounding Communities Food Bank - 3rd Thursday of each month 3:00 - 5:00 pm at Leader Alliance Church. Call 306-628-4320 or 306-628-3977 for more information.
LUSELAND
Saturday, May 7
- Luseland Community Garage Sale 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Maps and BBQ available at the Legion Hall.
- Farmers Market at the Luseland Salvador Hall
KERROBERT
Now until May 27
- Kerrobert Courtroom Gallery Art Show “Common Ground”
Tuesday, April 19
- Pioneer’s Haven Soup & Sandwich Day 11:30 am1:00 pm. $10.00 for soup, sandwich, drink and dessert. Everyone welcome.
- CiB Meeting. All are welcome! Contact Rec office 306-834-2344
Wednesday, April 20
- Kerrobert Seniors Pie & Coffee Social at the Seniors Hall 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 23
- Wildlife Supper & Banquet Night. Check their Facebook page for more info. Wednesday, April 27
- Parent & Tot & Storyteller Reading 2:30 pm at the Library. For more info call 306-834-5211
- Spring Clean pick up. Call the Town Office at 306834-2361
Friday, April 29
- KCS Spring Clean Up Day
Saturday, April 30
- Fire Department Hockey Draft. Check out the Kerrobert Fire & Rescue page for info.
Sunday, May 1
- Sieben’s School of Dance at the PCC
Monday, May 2
- Hunter Safety Registration. Call Marli for more info 306-834-4440
Wednesday, May 4
- Spring Clean pick up. Call the Town Office at 306834-2361
Saturday, May 14
- Kerrobert Town Wide Garage Sale & BBQ. Call Town Office for info 306-834-2361
Wednesday, May 18
- Kerrobert Seniors Pie & Coffee Social at the Seniors Hall 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Thursday, May 26
- SWG Author Reading. Call the LIbrary for more info 306-834-5211
Friday, May 27
- CiB Flower Planting Day (Tentative)
Saturday, May 28
- Minor Ball Day
Sunday, May 29
- Rec Ball begins. Check out the Kerrobert Slow Pitch League Facebook page for info.
Tuesday, May 31
- Kerrobert & District Agriculture Society 4H Days
Wednesday, June 1
- Kerrobert & District Agriculture Society 4H Days
Friday, June 3
- Kerrobert Outdoor Market. Check Kerrobert Market Facebook page for info
- Pool Opening
Thursday, June 30
- KCS Graduation
July 8-10
- Kerrobert Rodeo
KINDERSLEY
Now until April 30
- Kindersley Composite School SLC Toy Drive to help Kinley Hildebrandt in her quest to collect toys for the children’s hospital! There will be a box in the lobby for students and staff to drop off NEW toy donations. Donations will be given to Kinley to deliver to JPCH in Saskatoon.
Tuesday, April 19 - Saturday, April 23
- The Kindersley Aquatric Centre is holding the National Lifeguard certification. Course length is a minimum 40 hours and runs from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call 306-463-2082 for more information.
Saturday, April 30
- Spring Fling 8:30 am - 1:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Hall. Breakfast & lunch served. Homemade desserts, Frozen Perogies / Cabbage Rolls for sale, Bake Table, Raffles, Garage Sale items, Clothing.
Saturday, May 14
- Bike Rodeo 1:00 - 4:00 pm. The Town of Kindersley has partnered with local RCMP for an afternoon of learning and fun at the West Central Events Centre. Parents must be in attendance for children under 12. Sunday, May 15
- Kindersley Wildlife Federation Lunch & Awards at the Range. Call Dan for more info 306-463-7207. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 2, 3, 4
- 29th Annual Kindersley Rodeo September 22, 23. 24 and 25
- Goose Festival Days!
