BORN TO BE WILD
Eatonia’s Jenny Hagan is awe struck by storms
While most people are hiding out in the safety of their homes, Eatonia area resident Jenny Hagan is braving the elements and enjoying every minute of it. Whether she’s maneuvering deep snowdrifts, hanging out amidst 100 km winds, avoiding being hit by baseball size hail, capturing a lightning strike on film, or chasing down a tornado, Jenny is in her comfort zone.
Much like the classic song, Jenny was “born to be wild” about storm chasing. “I’ve had a passion for storms since I was a kid,” she said. She recalls being picked up in a tent during a plow wind when she was seven years old. That’s enough to scare any kid, but Jenny was “in sweet awe of it all.” She went on to begin chasing storms as soon as she got her driver’s licence, and she’s never stopped.
Weather watching is a shared passion amongst people in Saskatchewan, especially farmers. Jenny noted that research on tornado activity using satellite imagery, showed Canada sees over 200 tornadoes a year, but most of them go unwitnessed in unpopulated areas. But Jenny is making sure she doesn’t miss out on a storm if she can help it.
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Jenny Hagan is one of the few, if not only, active female storm chasers in the province.
Outdoor classroom in the works for Westberry
Westberry Elementary School is raising funds for a new and exciting project. Principal Chris Oscar said although their plans are at the earliest stages, soon they will be submitting a plan to the Sun West School Division for an outdoor classroom.
“We will be developing a learning space on our playground that blends in well with the outdoor environment, but at the same time, can be used as a learning area to hold classes outside on the warm spring and fall days,” Chris explained.
The School Community Council (SCC) has begun to raise funds for the project, which has already received generous donations from
the community. The project has received funds from a couple of sources. Jaxon Georget, a Jr. Klipper, was chosen as Kindersley’s nominee for the RBC Community Ambassador Award, which comes with $1000 to be donated within the community. Jaxon decided to donate the funds to Westberry Elementary School’s project. This was followed by a donation of $1500 from G-Mac’s AgTeam in Kindersley, which will also go towards creating the school’s outdoor classroom.
“One of the excellent examples of a beautiful Outdoor Classroom is the one that Eaton School finished up in the fall of 2020,” Chris said. “Eaton’s School principal, Mrs. Lisa King, showcased her outdoor classroom to all of the
school-based administrators in a recent South West School District meeting, and we were all very impressed with their final product.”
Westberry School is still checking into various options available; therefore, the actual final costs of the project are still unknown. However, the fundraising will continue to proceed, with plans for a virtual family bingo on Monday, May 24.
This event will be in conjunction with a pizza party. The SCC will be partnering with Panago Pizza in Kindersley on that day. Use of the promo code PANA15 will enable customers to receive 15% off any regular-priced menu item. Panago will then donate 15% of the net orders back to Westberry School.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to The Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the Town of Kindersley intends to restructure by adding the following lands from the Rural Municipality of Kindersley #290 to the Town of Kindersley.
The lands to be added to the Town of Kindersley is the:
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“Last year, I was out in Alberta and Saskatchewan about twenty times between mid-June and the beginning of August. I put on thousands of kilometres,” she said. Sometimes she is accompanied by a weather team or partner, but “usually, around Kindersley, I’m by myself,” she explained. “There’s not a huge group of us, and we kind of support each other. I’m the only really active female chaser in Saskatchewan.”
Not only does she witness wild weather, but occasionally she comes across something crazy, like frogs - lots of frogs. “After a tornado in Manitoba in 2014, while travelling home, there were thousands of frogs that were all over the highway. For two hours straight, I was driving over frogs!” Jenny laughed.
Other times, Jenny finds herself in some sticky situations. “Last year, I went to a shop in Alberta to pick up some giant cinnamon buns. I took a bite of a cinnamon bun, and a tornado dropped right in front of us!” Jenny said. The cinnamon bun ended up in the back seat, and Jenny had to clean up her sticky fingers in a hurry to capture the event.
Going for a drive during a hail storm can be dangerous, but not for Jenny. “After doing this for so long, I’m pretty comfortable knowing where the storm is moving and knowing what size hail it will produce. For me, the biggest danger is lightning because it can strike miles away from the storm, and you can’t predict that.” Jenny has had a few close calls where lightning has struck so close she could smell sulphur.
Jenny recalls coming home from the lake in 2012 when a storm suddenly popped up. “It turned into a mean-looking storm that went for kilometres,” she said. “I was staying ahead of it, but I only had a quarter tank of gas, and baseball-sized hail was falling from the sky.” Fortunately, her vehicle only sustained a couple of dents, and her windshield remained intact, which is important because “you can’t chase a storm if you’re windshield is gone,” Jenny added.
However, the storm doesn’t present the biggest danger for Jenny; people do. “When storms get going, lots of people in the area are watching. You’ve got to pay attention to what other drivers do because they’re paying more attention to the storm than where they’re driving,” she said.
Storm chasing has opened the door for Jenny to meet many interesting people, and it’s also opened the door for her to start a TV series called “Lost in the Storm.” The first episode aired in early April. “One episode featured winter storms,” Jenny said, which is not surprising since Mother Nature has already generously provided three record-breaking storms this year. Jenny’s TV series shows viewers what storm chasing is all about, including everything from fun to forecasting, and Jenny excels at both.
“I’m a weather spotter, sending warnings to Environment Canada,” she said. “Environment Canada can only see radar, and radar can’t see what’s happening below the cloud base. Without people’s eyes on the ground, they don’t know what’s going on below that cloud base. We send those reports in while we are out there.”
A public meeting will be held on May 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm at the West Central Events Centre (500 – 2nd Street East) to discuss the proposal. Due to Covid-19 restrictions any persons interested in attending must pre-register by calling 306 463-2675 on or before May 3, 2021.
Any persons who wish to object to the proposed restructuring may file a written objection, stating clearly their reason for the opposition, with the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Kindersley at the address below: Town of Kindersley 106 – 5th Avenue East Box 1269 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 office@kindersley.ca 306 463-2675
A written notice of objection must be received by the Chief Administrative Officer by May 21, 2021.
The complete proposal may be viewed at the Town of Kindersley office between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Dated at the Town of Kindersley, Saskatchewan this 15th day of April, 2021.
Not only is Jenny a weather spotter, but she is concerned about the safety of others while she is out in a storm. Along with her camera and video gear, she also carries a large first aid kit. “Often, we’re first on the scene if houses are hit by tornadoes. If we come across property damage, we stop the chase and make sure everyone is OK, and call emergency services as needed,” she explained.
Jenny offered some advice to ensure the safety of others. “I would recommend people get together with a trained spotter when chasing a storm if they’re interested in that kind of thing. People out for a drive can put themselves in danger. It’s great to watch, but stay a safe distance from the storm,” she said.
After all, every storm chaser knows you can’t get a good picture if you’re right in the storm.
Audrey Hebert Chief Administrative Officer Town of Kindersley
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
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St. Olaf Lutheran Church welcomes new pastor
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Scott Kopperude officially began his role of pastor at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, located at 807 - 3rd Street West, Kindersley, in January of this year. However, he has been preaching there since last June.
“I’m in Kindersley every second Sunday in person, but by video every other Sunday. I come out for a day or two during the week, as well as being on call for funerals and such,” Scott explained. “A pastor is always on call. When you invest your heart into a group of people, there’s no such thing as part-time. I’m full-time in my heart.”
When he’s not in Kindersley, Scott and his wife reside in Saskatoon, where he is also pastor of Reflection Ministries, which began in August of 2020. “We’re involved in a church plant in Saskatoon, which St. Olaf is supportive of.”
On the days that he’s in Kindersley, he tries to be in the community as much as possible, visiting people in their homes, farms and businesses. “I’m really trying to connect with people, and that’s working out. It’s hands-on with the people when I’m in Kindersley, making hospital visits and visits to Caleb and the Manor as much as restrictions will allow,” he explained. He’s also been able to meet with the other pastors in town through the ministerial group, which meets on Thursdays. “They’ve really welcomed me with open arms,” Scott said. He explained why some of the names in Kindersley are familiar. “St. Olaf was my dad’s first parish in 1957 when I
wasn’t even alive yet. But I still feel very connected to the church and the people. Some of them even remember my dad.”
In 1990, Scott moved his family from Alberta to Saskatoon, where he attended seminary. “We were expecting our fourth child when I took seminary, and in 2013 I became an elder with a local church in Saskatoon and also went to Israel for a tour. St. Olaf would be my second official parish. Now I can’t imagine doing anything else,” he said.
However, he was very busy doing something else prior to 1990. Scott is a Grand Master, IX-Dan Black-Belt in TaeKwon-Do and President and CEO of Kopperud TaeKwon-Do Schools Inc. across Western Canada.
“I opened my first school in 1976.
That’s all we did. It was our sole source of income, and I got into finance later on,” he explained. “The schools now basically run themselves. The teaching schedule is filled by others, but they support my role as a pastor.”
Scott had an international presence in Tae Kwon-Do, travelling throughout Canada, the United States, England and Germany. “Some of the friends I’ve made internationally now tune in on Sundays to our online services, so I greet people from all over the world,” he said. “The scope of our outreach is kind of limitless in terms of social media. I do like to reach a large, diverse group of people through social media, but I don’t want it to be a permanent replacement for face-to-face worship. You can’t duplicate personal fellowship. We’re called to congregate together and encourage one another.”
For Scott, Tae Kwon-Do represents a mission field for people who would never go to a church. “People respect my rank enough to listen to what is most important to me. They would hear about the sport, but I would make it clear where I got my strength from. Some of the friends I’ve made internationally now tune in on Sundays to our online service. So I greet people from all over the world. God continues to bless us, and He continues to surprise us,” he concluded. “My first call is as a child of God. My second is a husband, dad of 4 and grandfather of 4. Then after that comes the church.”
The church at St. Olaf Lutheran is pleased to have Pastor Scott Kopperude as their pastor.
Between April 12th to April 18th, 2021, Kindersley RCMP responded to 37 calls for service*.
Acting on a call from a community member Kindersley RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious person. Members attended and located the male who was found to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine. A 44-year-old male from Kindersley was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance under Sec. 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Other calls for service included, but are not limited to, two break and enters, one fraud, and two assault complaints.
If you need to report any suspicious activity in your community, please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment by calling 306-463-4642 or their local police service. Information can also be provided anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1800-222TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. Online Crime Reporting can be accessed at: https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/saskatchewan.
*For more information on the calls to service please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment.
Pastor Scott Kopperude
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CHECK IT OUT with Joan Janzen
Innovative inventions are the best way to celebrate Earth Day
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
The cartoon showed a man dropping his empty bottles into the recycle bin, when out of the bin, a genie suddenly appeared, saying, “I’ll grant you three wishes if you can get me out of here!”
That genie would definitely be celebrating if he could escape from his bottle. On April 22 recycling enthusiasts also celebrated on the occasion of Earth Day. Although no one reported getting three wishes granted from a genie in a bottle, there are numerous other ways in which
the occasion is celebrated. But what better way to acknowledge Earth Day than to honour the efforts of an inventor who resides right here on the Canadian prairies?
What could possibly be constructed out of old oilfield pipe, an anhydrous ammonia tank, a straw chopper, parts of
a swather and other random objects? If you said, not much, you would be wrong, because a Vermilion farmer invented a recycling wonder machine using those items.
Danny Farkash spent two and a half years building his wonder machine, motivated by the need to find a way to recycle the 30,000 grain bags that end up in landfills each year. His machine transforms those grain bags into affordable plastic fence posts. His machine is able to use dirty agriculture plastic, while existing recyclers only want the clean stuff. But there’s more recycling going on during the process.
Farkash uses stacks of wooden pallets to heat the plastic to high temperatures. Those wooden pallets usually end up at a landfill where they are buried.
The hydraulics of an old Cockshut 1850 tractor run a combine and swather combination intake, which slowly pulls plastic into the machine, chops it into pieces and the debris blows out the stack.
Next, the plastic goes into a heated burner
that’s made from the recycled anhydrous ammonia tank where it’s heated to 500 degrees. Hydraulic pressure enables a telescoping extruder inside the tank to push the melted plastic into moulds made out of oilfield pipe. The moulds are spun, allowed to cool in water, and then the pipe is pushed out with the help of an air hose. After that the pipe is stacked, ready to be purchased. The telescoping extruder cleans the machine up as it goes, and Farkash says there’s very little maintenance required, but production is high, capable of producing two posts per minute. Those new posts won’t deteriorate in the sun, are almost unbreakable, are cheaper than wood posts, and will last forever. Farkash has access to a limitless supply of free plastic and wood pallets at munici-
pal landfills, making this not only an environmental accomplishment, but also a viable entrepreneurial endeavour. What better way to celebrate Earth Day than create an invention that uses waste products to refine waste products and produce a superior, affordable product? What is truly impressive is all that was possible without the need for government subsidies or assistance. You can contact me at joanjanzen@yahoo.com
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Moe mostly right about vaccine strategy
There are surely more things Premier Scott Moe and his government need to do in this COVID-19 fight. But what the government has done with its vaccine supply has worked.
The problem is that vaccines are not the exclusive solution.
While the new cases have, thankfully, levelled off a bit in the southeast and Moose Jaw areas, the new, seemingly more contagious variants continue to hammer Regina and area very hard.
The result of this is that Saskatchewan continues to have among the highest per capita new cases in the country, (although even bigger problems in Ontario have pushed Saskatchewan off the front pages of the newspapers).
Far more disturbing than this, however, is that we are now leading the country in per capita COVID-19-related hospitalizations and are now seeing record ICU admissions.
This is especially a problem in Regina where ICU doctors and other staff pleaded with the government recently to address the issue of overcrowded ICUs where patients were bunking people in at a rate of two to a room.
ICU doctors — to take a quick tour of the ICUs to see how bad the problem actually is.
We need to stop a moment and consider the reality here.
Yes, Oppositions will always highlight the most extreme of any situation to score political points. And, yes, the problem that they point to is one that is — at least at this point — far worse in Regina.
But that in no way means that the problem isn’t real, that it couldn’t spread to people elsewhere in the province or that it doesn’t affect you right now.
month.
This isn’t just a Regina problem. We also now see a rise in cases — especially new variant cases — in Saskatoon as well.
MURRAY MANDRYK Political Columnist
That cases in Regina stubbornly refuse to decrease is a legitimate worry and the thing now driving the debate about why we need more restrictions and certainly why the restrictions we currently have been extended across the province until the middle of next
And one simply can’t underplay the significant of overcrowded city hospitals and ICUs. For the rest of the province, rising hospitalizations means there won’t be a bed for you if you get COVID-19 or a heart attack of if you are in an accident.
Government numbers show less Saskatchewan people are dying now than in January when more older people were dying of COVID-19. However, those now in hospitals and ICUs are staying there longer. This is likely due to the sad reality that that older people who catch COVID-19 die more quickly and younger people can fight it longer in hospital care.
The added problem is the nature of this province that makes travel in and
out of cities a necessity for most rural people. This further makes it necessary for all of us to play by the same general rules (mask wearing, social distancing, severe limits on in-person dining or bar visits) if those rules are to have any positive impact at all.
In short, it’s not exclusively about vaccines … although Moe is right that vaccines are likely the way out of this pandemic.
Why there are less people dying in Saskatchewan has everything to do with the fact that we are leading the nation in per capita vaccination — especially among older people.
While there is an argument that emergency and frontline and others in public settings like teachers need to be a priority too, the reality is that federal government is only providing so much vaccine.
The vaccines we have been doled out quickly and — arguably — wisely. Yes, the province needs to do other things better.
But vaccine distribution is one thing we are doing rather well.
In fact, NDP Opposition leader Ryan Meili invited Moe — at the behest of the
Village of Dodsland receives grant for compost site
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Eston veteran awarded Quilt of Valour
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
The Village of Dodsland is pleased to have been the recipient of a grant from The Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP). Saskatchewan municipalities that submitted and had their project plans approved by the Ministry of Government Relations could access funds from MEEP. The program supported a wide range of project types.
Amy Sittler from the Village of Dodsland described their project, establishing a small compost area where resi-
March 28, 2021, marked a special day for Paul Thompson of Eston, Sask. This was when he was the recipient of a Quilt of Valour from the Quilts of Valour Canada Society. The handcrafted quilt was awarded as an act of gratitude to honour Paul’s sacrifice, valour, and service as a Canadian Armed Forces member. Since the pandemic, these quilt presentations resumed on March 15, 2021, thus making
dents can dispose of grass and leaves. The compost site is new for the community and very necessary, as there was no area available for the disposal of leaves and grass.
mobile equipment operator. Paul had another tour in 199 , followed by two back-to-back tours to osnia in 199 and 1996.
Sittler noted that the grant received will help with the recovery of the economic effects felt during COVID 19. It also helps encourage developments within the province.
When Mary found out about the uilts of Valour, she thought Paul s 2year long military career would qualify him as a good candidate, so she filled out the form online. Within a month, the uilt was delivered to their door.
The timing of the grant also coincides with Earth Day on April 22. The grant stipulates that all MEEP funding must be used by March 31, 2022.
These quilts are quality-made and handcrafted with love and are essentially the e uivalent of a Purple Heart award. Volunteer quilter Marcie Erick made Paul s uilt. It s ust one of over 180 quilts the society has presented
ny, Ira , ugoslavia and Croatia. During this time, he not only served but forged many lifelong friendships. It was after this time that Mary and Paul became acquainted.
Le to the Edit Jasper Centre takes stand on proposed anti-mask rally
onate with so many because it is often received when the service members, whether past or present, are the most vulnerable, with hugs stitched into each uilt to offer comfort and strength.
Speeding supercars near Maple Creek
Editor’s Note: I received the following Letter to the Editor from the Jasper Centre in Maple Creek. It is regards to a proposed Anti-Mask Rally that was slated to happen on Saturday (April 24). I thought it was important to share here, as in reality, it can happen in any of our communities. There has been an upswing in Covid cases in both the southwest and the west central areas of the province. Now may not be the best time to be hosting another mass gathering. - Kate Winquist
Paul said he joined the CAF in February of 1981 and retired in October of 200 , a period spanning 2 years. His first tour was in 1983 in ermany. I was there for eight months. It was only supposed to be for three months, but then they found out I played hockey,” Paul said. They wanted hockey players for their base team, so they extended my time there for a few months, and I played hockey for the service battalion for ermany. I was also a dispatch rider, delivering messages and such. I was single and 19 years old, so it was good. I used the money I made to attend the niversity of Calgary.
In light of a proposed anti-mask event in the community, the Board of Directors of the Jasper Centre has passed a motion stating their stand in support of public health measures to protect the community during this pandemic.
While attending university, Paul worked as a reserve class part-time and trained during the summer months at various locations such as Wainwright and Vernon. He graduated in 1987 with a achelor of Art degree in Literature, nglish and History.
As for Paul, he loves his uilt and was very surprised when he received it. Mary oked and said, he won t even let the cats on it.”
have been put into effect to protect the citizens and we strongly discourage any attempt to undermine these measures.
Individuals ualifying to be awarded a uilt have served in wars, peacekeeping missions or general/reserve duty. They have suffered in ury or illness as a result of their service, including duty within Canada and abroad. This organization relies on a dedicated team of volunteers from across Canada. Regional representatives serve as a contact point for quilters, quilt groups, quilt guilds and quilt recipients. They also present quilts to military members and veterans.
The Jasper Centre has been directly affected as a result of individuals/ groups defying the Public Health orders and the subsequent rise in covid numbers. We have lost many thousands of dollars worth of revenue through admissions and programming, fundraising and special event initiatives, as well as the virtual closure of the exhibition schedule and public programmes. We are at times simply operating an empty building between public health orders based on covid numbers. We know what it takes to defeat this virus, so let’s all start to adhere to public health guidelines and work our way out of this disaster.
In the last couple weeks, between April 8, 2021 and April 17, 2021, Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) and Maple Creek RCMP conducted the following noteworthy traffic stops.
ceived a number of fines. Officers were able to ensure the children were returned home safely and provided guidance to ensure they weren’t placed in an unsafe situation such as this, in the future.
storage and had failed to properly register his vehicle. Not something you see every day in the Saskatchewan prairies.
In 1991, I was in the ulf of Kuwait for two months. I was refuelling aircraft while there, Paul e plained. In 1993 he had a tour in Croatia. I went for two months they were looking for drivers and operators.” Paul also worked as a medic for about five years and being a
As an educational institution, the Jasper Centre has striven to promote higher learning and discussion not only as it relates to arts and heritage, but also the larger issues facing our society. Through our exhibitions and programmes, we have discussed issues relating to racism, women’s history, LGBTQ2 issues, immigration, environment, labour, Indigenous Peoples etc. Therefore, as a lead player in social justice, we strongly support the public health measures that
roup leaders work under the direction of the regional representative for their area. These leaders work with quilters and help with local fundraising. There are four guest designers for Quilts of Valour who donate their time and talent to create beautiful quilt patterns. Profits generated from these patterns go to support Quilts of Valour. Many individuals and businesses also support this worthwhile organization.
In January of 2021, the Quilts of Valour Canada Society began conducting a contest for Canadians who have
As a Centre of learning, we do not tolerate the spread of misinformation that is destructive to our community and the institutions that operate within and trust the authorities will act accordingly when faced with defiance. We cannot afford another super spreader event as we have just witnessed.
Donny White Chair of the Board
Jasper Cultural & Historical Centre Maple Creek, Sask.
Rural Municipality of Chesterfield No. 261 PUBLIC NOTICE
reached the age of majority in their province. To enter, one must make a complete Quilt of Valour following instructions found on valour.ca/whatwe-do site, and send a photo of the completed quilt, along with their name and address, to contest uiltsofvalour.ca
There is no limit to the number of completed Quilts of Valour one person can submit, and on December 31, 2021, a random draw will be made to select the winner. The grand prize is a Janome 3160 sewing machine valued at approimately $12 9.
APAS re-elects President at 2021 AGM, passes resolution rejecting Grains Code of Practice
District Three
Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Chesterfield No. 261 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 1-2019, known as The Zoning Bylaw.
Maple Creek - On April 17, 2021, Maple Creek detachment members were on patrol and noticed a trio of supercars heading south of Maple Creek on the 21 Highway. Officers caught up to the trio and noted the vehicles were travelling in excess of 180 km/h, in a zone of 110 km/h. A traffic stop was initiated for the vehicles, which were a Lamborghini, a Ferrari and an Aston Martin. Following the interactions with the drivers, officers issued a total of $3600.00 in fines and all three of the vehicles were impounded. Officers learned that one of the drivers had just taken his vehicle out of winter
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) held its 2021 Annual eneral Meeting on March 30, 2021. ollowing the meeting, the APAS oard of Directors re-elected Todd Lewis, APAS Representative for RM of La ord #128, as President for 2021. Lewis farms at ray, Saskatchewan with his family, and was first elected to the position at the end of 2016. Ian o all of Tisdale and ill Prybylski of Willowbrook were re-elected as Vice Presidents.
Don Connick RM of Carmichael #109
Devin Harlick RM of Piapot #110
INTENT: The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will amend Section 6.3.2Site Standards to change Non-intensive agriculture to a minimum site area of 16 ha.
Colonsay - On April 8, 2021, the provincial central Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) unit detected a vehicle travelling in excess of the posted speed limit on Highway #16, west of Colonsay. The vehicle was being driven at a speed of 160 km/h in a zone of 110 km/h. RCMP activated their emergency equipment, signalling the driver to pull over. Once officers made contact with the driver, the driver indicated he had no idea why he was being pulled over. Officers learned that the driver had recently changed the display inside of his vehicle so the speedometer was displaying ‘miles per hour’ rather than ‘kilometers per hour’. The driver said he was checking the gas mileage of the vehicle and hadn’t realized he was operating in such excess of the posted speed limit. The driver returned the display to ‘kilometers per hour’, he received a fine of $910, and thankfully there were no collisions or injuries as a result of the incident.
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REASON: To allow the municipality to approve Non-intensive agriculture at a minimum site standard of 16 ha.
APAS Representatives also elected si Directors to the APAS board for a two-year term. Those individuals are highlighted in bold.
Paul Thompson received his Quilt of Valour from the Quilts of Valour Canada Society in a special presentation on March 28. | SUBMITTED PHOTO
The organization hopes this contest will help them address the backlog of uilt re uests that have continued to come in during the lockdown period. Their priority is to supply the Transition Centres across Canada. This is where injured CAF members are guided in their transition ourney back to service, or when it is not possible, to guide them through a successful transition to civilian life.
Mary hopes other vets who served overseas will become aware of and benefit from the uilts of Valour organization, just as Paul has.
“These three incidents could have resulted in something much more serious than the fines that were issued,” shared Superintendent Grant St. Germaine, Saskatchewan’s Officer in charge of Traffic. “This is thanks to the diligent work of our officers in the Maple Creek detachment, our Central and Maidstone CTSS units. I want to remind the public, that as the weather warms up, it is just as important to remain vigilant when you are behind the wheel. Ensure you have the proper insurance, buckle up, put your phone away and remain alert! Let’s make sure we practice safe driving habits, so that you, your loved ones, and our officers can return home safely”
Todd
Lewis, APAS President
District One
Wanda Reid RM of olden West #9
Ian o all RM of Connaught # 7 ill Prybylski RM of arry #2
District ive
Donavon lock RM of Leroy, #339
One position to be elected in April
PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Rural Municipality of Chesterfield No. 261 office – 205 Main Street, Eatonia, SK between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.
District Si
Scott Owens RM of Eldon #471
Jeremy Welter RM of Mariposa #3 0
PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing in conjunction with the regular meeting at 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on May 11, 2021 at the Rural Municipality of Chesterfield No. 261 Council Chambers – 205 Main Street, Eatonia, SK to hear any person or group who wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the Municipal office to the undersigned prior to the hearing.
Steven Donald RM of Martin #122
District Two
Issued at the Rural Municipality of Chesterfield No. 261 this 19th day of April, 2021.
Todd Lewis
RM of Lajord #128
Bev Pirio RM of Laurier #38
Tosha McCubbing, Administrator
Six resolutions were considered and passed during the virtual Annual eneral Meeting please see appendix for complete resolutions . Delegates approved a motion calling for the rejection of the rains code of practice and adopted 3 recommendations developed by the APAS Rural Connectivity Task Force on internet and cell service.
Lloydminster - On April 16, 2021, Maidstone Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) unit observed a vehicle travelling on Highway 17 near Lloydminster, SK. Officers checked the Saskatchewan licence plate, and learned that the vehicle was unregistered. Officers activated their emergency equipment and made contact with the driver. The driver had a suspended driver’s licence and during the vehicle stop, officers noticed four children inside the vehicle. None of the children, all under the age of ten, were in child booster seats, or any appropriate restraints. The vehicle was towed, and the driver re-
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Sports with Bruce Penton
Dual-threat Ohtani making big-league splash
One day, the most interesting player in baseball will be ripping a home run over the fence with an exit speed rivalling a jet plane at takeoff; the next day, he’ll be confounding hitters with his pitching delivery that will bring Cy Young into the discussion.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels is for real, and it’s been a good month for Japanese athletes. Hideki Matsuyama is one of the most talked-about golfers after his victory at the Masters, and the 26-year-old Ohtani is definitely the talk of baseball with his duel-threat skills that haven’t been seen since Babe Ruth about 100 years ago.
The Ohtani talk before he arrived in North America in 2018 was near mythological in scope. Here was this young Japanese phenom who was not only a slugging terror at the plate, but the best pitcher in his country. Ha!, said North American fans. Wait’ll he gets here and faces some real major leaguers.
Well, he’s here, and the real major leaguers are in awe. One night in the first week of the season, the Angels held a 3-0 lead in the fifth inning over the
White Sox thanks to Ohtani’s one-hit pitching and first-inning home run. A television graphic pointed out that his home run was the hardest-hit ball recorded by anyone all year, and that one of his pitches, a 101-mph fastball, was also the fastest of any MLB pitcher. Later, however, Ohtani suffered a minor injury in a freak collision at the plate, was removed from the game, and did not get the win. However, his bat hasn’t been affected and through the Angels first 11 games, he was among the American League leaders in batting average (.364), home runs (4) runs-batted in (12) and OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging average), with 1.076.
Angels’ manager Joe Maddon is a big fan of his Japanese star, saying “He’s a threat to hit it out on any pitch and on any swing.” Best of all for the Angels, the team is off to a fast start and may finally get superstar Mike Trout and his teammates back into the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
If that were to happen, no small amount of credit will go to Ohtani, who underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in 2018 and had
his left knee operated on in late 2019. “My lower body is there and I’m feeling strong,” Ohtani told MLB.com. “I think that’s the biggest difference from last year.”
Ohtani’s pitching arm and powerful swing are back to normal and the most interesting player in baseball may be on the verge of taking the Angels to baseball heaven.
• Vancouver comedy guy Steve Burgess: “I have a tax question. Charitable contributions are deductible but does (Canucks GM) Jim Benning get credit for giving away Adam Gaudette?”
• Patti Dawn Swansson, aka the River City Renegade, on rare lapses by Jet goalie
Connor Hellebuyck: “Monday night in Ottawa, for example, he was on his knees playing Whac-A-Mole on the Senators’ winning score, and he waved at another shot like someone trying to flag down a cab in the rain.”
• Another one from Swansson, on TSN analyst Craig Button’s black eye: “(Button’s) face looks like he lost an argument to Ryan Reaves’ fists. Turns out he’s a pickle ball casualty.”
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “New England Patriots receiving great Julian Edelman announced his retirement earlier this week. Translation: He’ll be playing with Tom Brady and the Bucs next season.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg, on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine halting production: “Johnson & Johnson is owned by the same guy who owns the New York Jets. Is anyone surprised they would have to stop?”
• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, on viewing numbers for Wrestlemania 37: “The pay-per-view gate would have been much greater if they’d taken my advice and arranged
for somebody to body-slam Tom Brady.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “My wife asked me for a seven-letter N.Y. Times Crossword answer for ‘sound of heartbreak.’ All I could think of was ‘Go Leafs.’”
• Headline at Theonion.com: “Little League coach thinks right fielder has potential to be a great novelist.”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “A Dodger fan sitting in the bleachers caught Justin Turner’s home-run ball Wednesday night — and wound up with nacho cheese all over his hoodie. So, to sum it up: one run, one hit, one error and a whole bunch left on.”
• Masters runner-up Will Zalatoris, to the Pat McAfee Show, on why he gave up baseball for golf: “The only thing I could hit was low and away, which is where a golf ball is, so I was like, the hell with this.”
• Doug Robinson of Salt Lake City’s Deseret News, not looking forward to Zach Wilson’s possible NFL-draft destiny: “The Jets are to quarterbacks what Larry King was to marriage.”
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Hunter Brothers make their mark at the SCMA’s
BY JORDAN PARKER For The Voice
Last weekend’s Saskatchewan Country Music Awards saw the Hunter Brothers pick up four awards, but there’s no rest for farmers.
Ty Hunter and his brothers were spending their Wednesday morning on their tractors, with nary the time to celebrate their accomplishments. In music and their personal lives, the five are always keeping busy.
“It was a humbling weekend. But we’re going into seeding season, so we’re right into things today,” said Hunter. “It was pretty special to watch this unfold. Any nominations are special, but these wins hit close to home. These are the people in the province that’s supported us all along.”
The group won Fans Choice Entertainer Of The Year, Group Of The Year, Single Of The Year for ‘Lost,’ and Album Of The Year for their sophomore effort State Of Mind.
“Moments like these just really bring awareness to us that we’re doing something right. Especially with years like the one we had, and not doing shows, we needed that reminder that we’re still connecting with fans due to our music,” he said.
The brothers fit the Saskatchewan mould to a tee – they grew up playing hockey, they all farm, and still find time to be Canadian country stars.
“We were just talking the other day about the fact we’d love to get back in stadiums, and instead of hockey sticks, use our microphones. When we were on The Journey Tour (with Paul Brandt), we got a taste of that,” he said.
“I look at these amazing names like Jess Moskaluke and Tenille Arts doing so well, and so much talent comes from the area. I’m happy to be a part of all this.”
Another rising talent is Justine Sletten, nominated for Emerging Artist Of The Year. The Hazlet, SK. solo performer was so pleased to be recognized.
“It was definitely amazing to get the nomination, and to be on the final ballot was exciting.
I told a lot of people this year wasn’t ideal for musicians. I had to stay motivated, and this was a huge push of encouragement,” she said.
She has been performing since she was 14, and the 20-year-old is happy she was able to get going at that point in her life.
“Starting from that young age gave me a head start. I wouldn’t be
where I am if I started later. I got experience, and I’m happy for it,” she said.
While the award ceremony was online, she did get to record something for the show, and has been adjusting throughout the year.
“We’re all just figuring this out and adapting. I didn’t perform a lot in the last year, but I put out two singles and kept my name out there. I’m working on new music and looking forward to it,” she said.
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COVID-19 has certainly changed things for artists and woke up recently to a video of the brothers performing with High Valley. He rode a wave of nostalgia as he watched.
“It was one of our first Eastern Canada swings, and it brought so many memories back. I was just jumping up and down on the stage. It’s one of my favourite things to do in the world,” he said.
“This was an adjustment, but I’m so happy that we got to work on our record. However, we really can’t wait to get back out performing.”
While working with your family so closely could be contentious, Ty Hunter says the five get along really well.
“It’s just really cool. Things just unfolded perfectly. We all started out playing piano, and all branched into other instruments. There was no arm-wrestling over it. We all have different vocal registries too. It’s funny because, in hockey, we have three forwards and two defence, which is a full line,” he laughs.
“It’s just really cool to do this together, and we all have five different
personalities. It just takes continuous communication. At the end of the day, we fight for each other. My father always said, ‘the world will beat on you enough, don’t do it to each other’. We focus on each other’s strengths and push each other. It isn’t without its squabbles, but we have lots of fun.”
February 2021 marked five years since the Shaunavon, SK-born Hunter Brothers hit it big with their single ‘El Dorado.’
“I still remember being in Nashville for Country Radio Seminar week and having a radio promoter tell us we got on country radio. It was so special to know our music was resonating,” he said. “These Canadian radio personnel were the gatekeepers to getting us on, and it’s so cool to think back to the relationships we formed.”
Ty looks at the incredible success they’ve seen between debut album Getaway and their award-winning State Of Mind and sees a lot of growth.
Their single ‘Lost’ became their first #1 hit and
was the number-one-selling country album in the nation for four weeks. They were also nominated for two Juno Awards as Breakthrough Group Of The Year and for Country Album Of The Year for State Of Mind.
“It was just the accumulation of the stories we had over two years since our other album. Your life just changes during album cycles, and we were experiencing shifts. We went from playing hockey to launching this career. We’re driving on dusty fields and seeding and finding time for festivals in between, all while being parents and husbands,” he said.
“This one was just more personal than Getaway, and it was a departure. It showed more development, and it was such a cool process on this one.”
Fans can expect some material from the Hunter Brothers soon, says Ty.
“We were just sitting down and listening through our material the other day. We’ll have a new project out this summer, and we’re so excited.”
PRIDE OF SHAUNAVON, SK - The Hunter Brothers (l-r) Brock, J.J. Dusty, Ty and Luke.
Hazlet’s Justine Sletten was nominated for Emerging Artist of the Year.
Rural 44 Water Public Utility set to begin construction
The Rural 44 Water Public Utility plans to begin construction in May. Division 2 Councillor, Lisa Oakland, holds the lengthy title of Project Liason for the Rural 44 Water Public Utility project. “We’re just waiting for permits,” she said, which will be exciting since it has been in the planning stages for a decade or more. During the lengthy planning stage, the RM of Snipe Lake has been putting money away to fund the project. The total cost of the project is $18.8 million.
Two-thirds of the entire project was funded by the Building Canada Fund, a cooperative effort between the federal and provincial governments. “The remainder of the cost is split between the RM of Snipe Lake, the Town of Eston and the subscribers,” Lisa explained. “There are some sites in the RM of Newcombe and the RM of Kindersley, but the vast majority are in the RM of Snipe Lake.”
The Town of Eston will be the supplier of the treated water that Rural 44 will distribute to yard sites. The endeavour consists of four different projects consisting of a pump house, upgrades to Eston’s water treatment plant, a raw water line that comes up from the river, and a 225 km rural distribution line. Four different companies are responsible for each of these projects.
“The focus is getting new subscribers that maybe haven’t been a part of the project over the last ten years. We’ve
had people who have been in the project from the beginning, but we don’t want to have anyone left out,” she explained.
“The deadline has technically passed, but we aren’t going to turn anyone away,” Lisa said. “We have just over 80 subscribers, and right now, we’re at the stage we’re very close to beginning construction. It would be great if anyone who wants to join the project would let us know now.”
Although people can join any time in the future, it will be at an increased cost. “It’s most economical to subscribe now,” Lisa said, adding that subscribing in the future will depend on line capacity, which may or may not be available. “But we’ll look at everyone on a case by case basis and do our best to fit them in the project.”
The base cost for a subscriber is $30,000, with the option to increase your flow at a higher cost. An instalment option has already started with people starting to make their commitments in 2020, or there’s financing available over ten years.
Subscribers will have the advantage of eliminating the hauling of water as water is brought to yard sites. The project will provide an increased capacity which will decrease the potential need for water restrictions. The Town of Eston will gain a new filtration system for their water treatment plant and automation of many functions which previously required a manual operator. Also, Rural 44 water recipients will be longterm customers for the Town of Eston and the RMs.
Local golf courses set to tee off soon
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Golfers are primed and ready to get out on the course as soon as local golf courses open up for the season. At the Kindersley Golf course, a group of volunteers took the tarps off the course on Thursday, April 15, revealing awesome-looking greens that had wintered well. Volunteers also participated in a work bee to finish up work that had been done last October. During the day, railway ties were removed, and bushes and trees were trimmed throughout the course.
Kindersley Golf Course plans to open in late April, depending on weather conditions. To kick off the season, the park had a draw for a giveaway of a free golf bag of the winner’s choosing.
The Oyen & District Golf Course, located near Highway 9 and 41, held its annual general meeting on April 15 via Zoom. The manager, Debbie Hryciw, said they plan to open May 1 to welcome area golfers.
Although the pipeline crew was a welcome addition last summer, they will be back in June and are already contacting the golf course before their arrival. The course is usually enjoyed by around one hundred members, as well as visitors from Youngstown, Kindersley, Medicine Hat and Consort. Tuesday night is scheduled for Ladies Night, and Thursdays is Men’s, with tentative plans to start a junior golf program as well.
The River Ridge Golf Course, located six kilometres north of Leader, Sask., is gearing up for the season. A new header for the golf course’s water supply is being installed. Kent Schneider said they had a lot of trouble with it in the past, so they are doing it up right for the upcoming season.
Plans are for the course to open by the end of April, and they welcome travellers
who stop in on their way to Cypress or other destinations. Kent said they have people from Saskatoon, Kindersley and Eatonia enjoying a round of golf.
Meanwhile, at the Kerrobert Golf Course, tarps have been removed, and greens are looking good. The Kerrobert course is gearing up to open on April 30 or May 1. Tournaments are allowed this year, so they’re looking forward to planning a few throughout the warmer months. The club has about 100 memberships and is having an early bird promotion for those who buy memberships before opening day.
Heading eastward, the Rosetown Golf Course plans to open on April 30 for members only and open to the public on May 1. They will employ the same rules as last year, with people needing to pre-book.
The greens are reportedly looking healthy, and there is an adequate amount of moisture. There are also tentative plans to have junior classes this year.
Another popular attraction every summer is the Eston Riverside Regional Park and its golf course. Lorie Poulter said they plan to open the course on May 1. She reported the greens are looking really good and will look even better when they get the water going and get some water on the greens.
“Weekends are always fully booked,” Lorie said, with Ladies scheduled on Tuesdays and Men on Wednesdays. “Our camp sites are fully booked campsites. The booth and pool will be up and running in the middle of June. We’re all set to go.” Golfers can also enjoy mini-golf, pickleball and shore fishing while they are at the park.
No matter which direction you’re headed, there’s a golf course available for some recreational fun.
Working together for a Strong Saskatchewan
Our government’s plan to protect, build and grow the province has been presented and passed in the Legislative Assembly. Budget 2021-22 is a plan to protect the health and safety of Saskatchewan people and our economy in the fight against COVID-19.
The Government of Saskatchewan recently extended the Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy (RSTS) to June 30, 2021. The program operates as a temporary training subsidy to provide businesses with financial support to train employees as they adjust to the impacts of the pandemic and safely align business activities with the ReOpen Saskatchewan Plan.
With the added increase in COVID-19 variants and online learning, SaskTel is waiving data overage charges from April 12 - June 30, 2021 to further assist individuals with their online learning as well as those who are working remotely due to the pandemic. This will alleviate the worry of data usage for SaskTel customers until the end of the school year.
In addition, SGI customers will be receiving rebate cheques in May for approximately $285 per vehicle. SaskPower customers are also currently enjoying a 10 per cent bill reduction which will equate to an average $131 per customer this year. These programs are helping Saskatchewan people as we work to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
Saskatchewan residents are already enjoying the lowest utility expenses in all of Canada during one of the most challenging times in history. Saskatchewan families are saving on average more than $5,200 in utility expenses when compared to a family unit in Alberta.
Budget 2021-22 is a plan to build Saskatchewan by investing in new long-term care facilities, hospitals, schools,
highways, and vital Crown capital and municipal infrastructure to stimulate economic activity and meet people’s needs. Part of this is a $50 million capital stimulus grant to SaskPower. The $50 million Power Grid Renewal Grant will be invested directly into limiting power outages and improving distribution stability for everyone in Saskatchewan. The Power Grid Renewal Grant will enable SaskPower to invest a record $272 million to replace and improve aging transmission and distribution infrastructure over the coming year.
Budget 2021-22 is also a plan to grow Saskatchewan through incentives and key investments while keeping life affordable for families. For example, we have introduced legislation re-establishing the Active Families Benefit to increase youth participation in sports, culture, and other recreational activities. The Benefit provides families with an annual income of less than $60,000 up to $150 per year, per child or $200 per year for children who are eligible for the federal Child Disability Tax Credit.
You learn more about our plan to protect, build and grow Saskatchewan at saskatchewan.ca/budget.
The work of various committees and the introduction of legislation is a key part of the spring sitting of the legislature.
Legislation this spring includes the extension of the Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI) for five years in order to meet the needs of the province’s fast-growing tech sector.
STSI offers a non-refundable 45 per cent tax credit to individuals, corporations, and venture capital funds that invest in early-stage technology companies.
In addition to extending the program, the proposed legislation will respond to industry feedback and make the following program enhancements:
• Increase the amount of capital a startup can raise under the program from $1 million to $2 million;
• Set the value of the annual tax credit cap at $2.5 million; and
• Extend the investment holding period from two to three years.
These changes will attract larger investments into the tech sector and create the conditions companies need to thrive. Doing so will support the government’s commitment to triple the growth of the technology sector by 2030.
Our government is also introducing an extension of a cap on fees on food delivery charges, offering a longer period of support to restaurants who have had to shift much of their business to online delivery and pickup orders during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Delivery companies using independent contractors for delivery are also now eligible to obtain a permit to provide home delivery of alcohol products.
As always, if you have questions, concerns or feedback about provincial government programs or services, please contact either of our Constituency offices by phone at 306-463-4446 or 306-672-1755.
Eston’s ‘Shake the Foundation’
ADRIENNE MASON agemason@gmail.com
The Eston AGT Community Centre is in the midst of a major renovation of its ice surfaces in both the skating and curling rink. This project is due to an aging ice plant and shifting concrete. The project is set to be completed before the 2021/22 opening. All projects of such a nature come at a great monetary expense. However, the community in the Eston area (and beyond) is not willing to let this get in the way.
The recreation committee has created a few different fundraisers in hopes to cover some of the cost, the most recent fundraiser being the Shake the Foundation Online Auction. The auction was held from April 10-17 on an online auction site. The support from the community completed exceeded the expectations of the recreation committee. Both in the way of items that were donated, as well as the money that came in from bids.
In total, there were 191 items donated. Items ranged from phys-
ical items such as yeti coolers, bikes, toys, barbeques, jewelry, art, baking, hotel stays, and more, to people donating their time and resources such as lawn care, combine work, a day on a pontoon boat, and young teens offering their babysitting services.
The bids came in like a flood. Bids from Eston, but also from surrounding communities such as Kindersley, Elrose, Rosetown, Swift Current, Saskatoon, and even from out of Saskatchewan. By the end of the first day, the bids totalled over $44,000.
On April 17, the bids closed and the auction raised a total of $117,722.
Erin Simpson, the current interim Recreation Director for the Town of Eston/R.M. of Snipe Lake was blown away by the outpouring of support from the community. Simpson mentioned that the recreation committee had originally sent out letters and messages calling for donations, but once word got around that this auction was
happening, people were going out of their way calling her and other committee members offering donations. On behalf of the recreation committee, Simpson would like to give ‘Big Thank-you’! The support was heartwarming.
As the project is still underway, there is still other fundraising to be done. The public can purchase squares for $150/$300 that will be put on a sign and hung inside the AGT Community Centre. At the time of writing, the sign square fundraiser (along with a few other donations) has raised $50,088.
Simpson mentioned that this was a great virtual event. If the pandemic allows, the committee would like to have an in-person event in the future, as there is still more fundraising to be done.
If you would like to donate to the Shake the Foundation project, you may purchase sign squares on the Town of Eston website at eston.ca/icesurfaceproject or call the Town of Eston Office at 306-9624444.
Business Licenses
We would like to remind everyone that buisness licenses are now overdue. If you do not own commercial property and run a business in town and make over $5000, you are required to purchase a business license. You can purchase one on our website at eston.ca/business
We also keep receiving many animlas at large complaints. Please remember that your animals need to be on a leash and/or in your yard at all times. Each animal also needs to have a license.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
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Notice to Creditors
Dedicated to the Leader Flyers of 1962
This was sent in to us by a subscriber. Enjoy!
Leader Flyers, the Team of the Year Got suspended from the League last year, Due to circumstances beyond their control
Found themselves in a Big Black Hole. They are trying again in 62, With new recruits, they do have a few.
Bozo our Manager got on the bit And down to the Hat, he did flit. When he returned, low and behold We had Chuck back in our fold. Now Chacalais had a yen For a goal tender, namely King Ken.
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Kenny Kuntz the greatest of all Shows the boys he’s on the ball, With sensational saves, the fans to intrigue We know very well he‘ll make the National League.
We have our variations too NEIL CLARY sports the pants of blue, He’s always there with an encouraging word And hopes we’ll come out better than third.
ALLAN MARSHALL who works for the town Really knows how to mow them down, He has the makings for a great star Even enjoys playing cribbage in a car.
EDDIE FAUTH, the lad with potential
To our team is most essential, He isn’t very big in size, But never runs from the other guys.
RALPH SCHUMACKER the dressing room clown Never lets the Flyers down, He poked the waitress with his thumb And then complained, “He was feeling bum”.
BIG PAULIE, our defence man too Makes the opponents wonder how to get through But when they do, KING KEN gets mad And that makes PAULIE feel very bad.
Then up jumps ALEX and says, “Don’t fret”
“I’ll get that tying goal yet” He hit a player unintentionally It’s the Penalty Box unfortunately.
IVAN ANDREWS with plenty of speed Scores a winning goal when in need, He has the power and the go That’s why we call him Ivanhoe.
On our team we have NICK STARK Contributes all his zest and spark, He follows Chuck like a hound, But is always there for the Big Rebound.
Old BERT did play for the first part of the season And then got cut for some unknown reason, Back on defence he always was rough And really showed up when the going got tough.
Our injuries causing us defeat Made our team seem incomplete, We needed a Centreman, “But Who” The Manager even phoned Timbucktoo. Everyone was feeling down and sick Then Bozo said, “What about Flick”
Down to the Hat once again he did grind When he returned he had Fleckenstein signed. In the Wild Goose League now the Flyers can play, Because the Monarchs weren’t able to scratch up the hay.
ALVIN MARSHALL our winger on the right Playing hockey is his delight, He digs those corners like a Pro To get that puck out for Rugged Reno.
MERVIN MILLER who knew his stuff, Thought the League would be quite rough Although you see him with the Flyers yet You never see him in the net.
The latest addition is OLD FLICK, In a Volkswagen he rumbles up quick On defence we all see his style The opponents he nicely dumps into a pile.
CHARLIE NAGEL, our referee Does his utmost as you can see, ‘Tis not his fault that we think he’s blind But a better ref is hard to find.
A fellow who follows the Flyers about Is BIG HAROLD, their good old Scout, And with these words he made great fame, “I’ll never go to another game.” But yet he never misses one What a faithful old son of a gun.
Your CHEERLEADERS will follow you In a Pontiac or a Chevy too, They’ll stick by you through thick and thin, With a bottle of rye and one of gin, One of their cheers I now shall quote I think it’s one that BILLI wrote.
Coal oil, fuel oil, Anglo gas We have the opponents by the _____ Don’t get excited, don’t get alarmed, We have the opponents by the arm.
Five ardent fans composed this verse Don’t laugh too hard, it could get worse, About that of course we’ll never worry As we wrote it in one H___ of a hurry. Closing now with loads of luck And hope that King Ken keeps smothering that puck.
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MULLOCK, William
Durant - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Bill Mullock on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in the Hospital in Kindersley. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Evelyn Mullock, broth-
ers Dennis (1940), John (2012) and Raymond (2016). Bill is survived by his loving wife Irene of 63 years and family: Debora Campbell; Catherine (Bill) Broderick; Robin (Gail) Mullock; and Jack Mullock. Grandchildren: Amanda Campbell; Nicole (Harvy) Espinosa; Diana (Jonah) Tan; Jeremy Broderick; Matthew (Trapheana) Broderick; Hailey Mullock; Hanna Mullock; Mackenzie Mullock; Cooper Mullock; Maggie Mullock and great grandchildren: Elizabeth Tan and Lucas Espinosa; Sister Norma (Herb) Cullen; Brother Robert Mullock; Sister Doreen Bradshaw; Several Nieces and Nephews.
Bill was born in Kindersley and grew up on the family farm, graduated from Kindersley High School and became a Journeyman Carpenter in 1953. Bill was employed with Veldhoen Construction, Beaver Lumber, Kindersley School Division, and Kindersley Local Housing. He did volunteer work for the church, the Town and the Salvation Army. He helped on the family farm until it was sold, then spent time at the Cullen farm until two years ago. Bill could build or fix anything and was always available to help family and friends without expecting anything in return. His fam-
ily were very important to him, he truly loved and supported them. He travelled with family to England, Ireland, Eastern and Western Canada, USA and (with Robin, Jack and Cooper) to National Hockey League games. Bill loved to tease (then smile), was simply a kind man in every way and set a good example on how to treat people. He will be truly missed. The family would like to thank the care givers, Heritage Manor, Home Care and the Kindersley Hospital who provided care during Bill’s time of need.
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WARMAN - Joanne passed away peacefully on March 24th after a long battle with M.A.C. lung disease.
Mom was born a New Years’ Baby, January 1st,
1950 to Garold and Lillian Mellum and grew up on a farm by Fairmount. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Gaylene and her brother Garry. She leaves her memories to be carried on with her brothers Dennis and Brian (Linda) as well as her awesome husband of 53 years, Ralph. Four amazing daughters; Melody (Rick), Melinda (Peter), Michelle, & Marcy (Steve). Her fabulous grandchildren; Amelia, Bobby (Sydney), Ryan (Taryn), Lilli, Matthew (Layla), Cole, Cory, Kenzie, Zadie, Quinlen, & Ashton. Her adorable
great grandchildren; Layla, Maverick, Wren, & Daxton.
Joanne was a very proud domestic engineer, but that only made-up part of who she was. She married Ralph in 1967 and was an integral part of creating and running Warman’s Welding & Namraw Lumber. Running after four daughters took up the majority of her time but she always made time for community service and volunteer work.
Travelling the world brought a lot of adventure over the years but didn’t compare to the
arrival of grandchildren and great grandchildren and the growing number of homemade Christmas stockings. Her passion and talent for creating and sewing was evident in the countless birthday cakes, synchro costumes, wedding and bridesmaid dresses and endless Christmas crafts. In recent years, they made a second home in Mexico where they enjoyed embracing the culture and community, which led them to their extensive charity work with the kids in Mexico. Her memory will live on in all of us.
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WICHERT - Jacob “Jake” John Wichert
On April 15, 2021 the world lost an extraordinary soul after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Jacob was born to Jacob and Marie (Weins) Wichert on September 12, 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was the oldest of six children. After finishing school and college in Rosthern, Sask., he took over running the family farm with his brother Arnold. In later years they helped each other on each of their own lands. Jake enjoyed farming and was known throughout the area as a very skilled carpenter.
On a holiday trip, in 1971, he met a wonderful
lady whom he married in December of 1973. They continued farming until his arthritis starting getting worse so they sold the farm and moved into Kindersley permanently.
Throughout their years together Jake and Lila enjoyed several trips across Canada visiting family and friends and attending family functions.
Upon moving to Kindersley, Jake was kept busy as he was a member of the boards of the Kindersley Funeral Home and the United Church. He was a member of the Food Grains Program and thoroughly enjoyed harvest time. He also donated his carpentry skills to building in the Kindersley Museum until his arthritis got the best of him. Jake was a strong member of both the Mennonite Church in Fiske and the United Church in Kindersley.
Jacob leaves to mourn him, three step-children, Dianne (Bill) Tanasiychuk, Geraldine (Scoop) Leeper, Alexander (Afzia) McKilligan and his “Right Hand Man” Blair
(Jennifer) Ferner and their families. This consisted of eleven grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren and thirteen great, great grandchildren who all adored their “Grandpa Jake”.
Jacob was also survived by his sister Eva (Andy) Shannon and family, brothers Henry (Marlene) and family, Arnold (Bea) and family, Otto (Jenny) and family, sister-in-law Eileen Chudley and family. There are many more nieces, nephews and friends too numerous to name.
Jacob was predeceased by Lila, his wife of 45 years, his sister Matilda and her husband, step-daughter Caroline and her husband Ken Ferner, step-granddaughter Cindy Robillard and step-grandson Robbie Robillard.
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9. Reverent homage
10. Consult 11. No’s counterpart
19. Nut covering 21. Beginning part
25. Song of praise
26. Elongated fish
28. Sparkle
30. Troublemaker
31. Type of bean
32. Seek the love of
33. Instruct
Heavy hammer
Hockey player
Plod
Spins
Brook
Weighty 46. Overwhelmed
48. To’s associate 49. Attorney’s field
51. Motel
ACROSS
1. Perform on stage
4. Compass direction
8. Influence
12. Hawaiian garland
13. Ceremony
14. Firefighter’s need
15. Exclude 16. Locale
HOW TO PLAY:
17. Annoys
18. Manipulates
20. Sinks
22. Intertwine
23. Blessing concluder
24. Weed tool
27. Omelet ingredient
29. Step 31. Get bigger 34. Drive away
35. Lots
37. Clump
38. Not me
39. Choir voice
41. Imprint firmly
45. Photographer’s device
47. Tempt
48. Defect
50. Sub store
52. Ump’s kin
53. Give a grade to
54. Achieve
55. Hoopster’s target
56. Due
57. Adam’s address
58. Blue yonder
1. Record 2. Discontinue
3. Wearies
4. Notable period
5. Auto safety device: 2 wds.
6. Iron output
7. Taunts
8. Leg part
HOW TO PLAY:
Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.
20. Overly dainty
22. Type of fisherman
Told a fib
Goes wrong
Meet defeat
Bank, sometimes
Live
Marry again
Cassette
Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
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Sermon response
Hiker’s shelter 49. Timid 50. Gardening tool 51. Hooting bird
WEEK OF
APRIL 25 TO MAY 1, 2021
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS AND PISCES
ARIES
You’ll feel a strong urge to make changes in your life. You might be getting bored of your daily routine; a few transformations will help make life more exciting.
TAURUS
It’s never easy to please everyone, but somehow you’ll manage to pull off a miracle. At work, you’ll be able to complete a task or close a deal that you thought was impossible.
GEMINI
This will be a stressful week at the office. You’re strong though, and you’ll manage to handle any mess that comes your way with tact and a bit of empathy.
CANCER
ACROSS
1. Scored on the serve
You’ll be cheered on by a large group of people, both at work and in your community. You’ll stand out from the crowd, and you’ll be surprised to find that others put you on a pedestal.
5. Gun, as an engine
LEO
8. Kitties
12. Speaking part
13. Respect 14. Trade
Shad ____
This moment
Work dough
Blemish
People will gather in your home this week. If you have young children, don’t be surprised if they invite several friends to join in on activities you planned.
Eden inhabitant
VIRGO
15. Flamenco dancer’s
You’ll have plenty to talk about this week. You might run into friends you haven’t seen in a long time. One thing’s for sure, you’ll chat with people for hours on end.
LIBRA
Snarl
Just manages to earn 39. Memo error 40. Debris 42. Hem’s partner
Atop
Intelligence
Punch
Wherever
You’ll spend a lot of time in stores, even if it’s just to spruce up your summer wardrobe. Your friends will persuade you to splurge, leaving a big hole in your budget.
Took a taxi
Decorate a cake
Glass container
SCORPIO
Feeling enthusiastic, you’ll propose a number of good ideas and promising initiatives. You’ll successfully bring together several people to complete a major project.
SAGITTARIUS
Don’t turn down an invitation to go to a spa or anywhere else that’ll help you relax. In order to restore your vitality, you need to take time to recharge your batteries.
CAPRICORN
Stress can be contagious, but you’ll enjoy the opportunity to be around others. You’ll make progress at work by getting the job done as part of a team. You’ll appreciate the peace and quiet at home.
AQUARIUS
All of your activities make time management a must. A lot of responsibilities will fall on your shoulders. You’ll also have a realization about your career.
PISCES
Some friends will invite you to go on an outing or vacation in the near future. You might get closer to your spiritual side; a pilgrimage would be an enriching adventure.
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Motifs by Fritz Stehwien
Published by Landscape Art Publishing Review by Michelle Shaw
Scenic Bridges, the latest release from the Fritz Stehwien Estate, is a delightful visual study of bridges around the world, in particular Saskatoon, and also reveals a gifted artist’s creative development and perspective through the years.
Saskatoon is well-known as the City of Bridges (eight to date) and this beautiful hardcover book features a number of them. But it also goes beyond the city, featuring bridges near Borden and The Battlefords as well as bridges further afield including the Calgary Centre Street Bridge, and the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia, Ontario.
Bridges are obviously something that continually fascinated Stehwien and he was known to sketch and paint wherever he went. Many of the bridges in the book are from his travels around the world, including Taiwan, Austria, Germany, France and Holland and
span the years from the early 1940s to the 1980s.
One of the things that struck me about this book is that Stehwien has captured specific brief moments in time that would otherwise have been forgotten. A number of his artworks, for example, show bridges in Europe during World War 2 that he recorded when he was a conscripted soldier, and other works show bridges just after the war that were being rebuilt.
The book also showcases Stehwien’s development as an artist. He was born and educated in Germany and was traditionally trained in fresco and mural painting. He ultimately worked in a variety of mediums including pastel, watercolor, charcoal; pencil, pen and ink, oil and even woodcuts. In the 1950s he painted as part of the ‘Hallesche Schule’, a post war modern style of painting, influenced by the expressionistic movement. However, after increasing political oppression, he and his family escaped to the West travelling to the Netherlands, Croatia and finally Canada before settling in Saskatoon in the 1970s. Here he taught art classes, took commissions for portraits and had a number of exhibitions of large landscapes in oil and water color. His wife, Waltraude, a fellow artist, taught university classes in puppetry in Saskatoon and Emma Lake.
There is a helpful biography at the back of the book that allows the reader to put his work in context. Most of the artwork in the book is accompanied by a brief description, and, when known, a brief history of how and when a specific bridge came to be built.
Stehwien’s works continue to be shared through the Stehwien family and the Fritz Stehwien Estate. Other books featuring his artwork include Fritz Stehwien: A Retrospective and Absolute Prairie.
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Scenic Bridges: A Collection of Bridge
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This low-budget, slam-bang actioner is probably the most fun I had watching a movie all spring.
It’s absolutely silly, dumb, and loud, but after a year almost fully devoid of explosive actioners, it was welcomed.
The story is simple – A Delta Force operative goes to pick up his son from university, and stumbles upon a terrorist kidnapping plot. The daughter of a Supreme Court Justice is with his son, and the bad guys are after her to force her father’s hand on a Second Amendment vote.
It’s low-budget, entirely corny and has no business being as good as it is, but you need to take it at face value.
Ryan Phillipe is in smouldering, gun-toting, ripped shirt mode as our hero, with Starship Troopers star Casper Van Dien hamming it up as the villainous head of the terrorists.
It’s brutal, violent and a whole lot of fun. At the end of the day, aren’t those the ambitions a film like this should have anyway?
The Pursuit of Happiness
Available On Netflix
I’ve been hugely nostalgic about Will Smith’s heyday lately – but it’s not his crowd-pleaser action roles that I miss.
It’s his Oscar pedigree as an actor that used to be worthy of nominations and who could bring pure emotion to each role.
With The Pursuit Of Happyness, he arguably gets the best chance of his career to make a real impact. He stars as a struggling salesman who takes custody of his young son while he’s on the brink of professional success.
As he juggles it all, he teeters on poverty and tries to prioritize his life accordingly. It’s a beautiful, poignant film.
Will Smith is incredible here, as is his real-life son playing his onscreen one, Jaden Smith. Support-
ing star Thandiwe Newton is also fantastic.
You’ve likely forgotten just how good this movie is, and it’s time to refresh your memory.
Wander
Available On Prime Video
This was – by far – my favourite film of 2020, and most other critics would scoff and write me off for saying it.
But Wander, a sci-fi bender of a film, hit me like a freight train. Its claustrophobic sensibilities just left me awestruck.
Director April Mullen – best known for indie lesbian drama Below Her Mouth – changes gears entirely here, and the results are fantastic.
The film revolves around a private investigator hired to check out the suspicious death of a girl in smalltown Wander, and the events that lead him to believe the case he’s looking into is linked to the cover-up of his own daughter’s tragic death.
The acting from Aaron Eckhart is his best since The Dark Knight, and he’s so good here it was scary. Tommy Lee Jones also does a heck of a job as his similarly strange best friend.
It’s a movie you’ll either love or hate, but I hope you land on my side of the debate here.
Words On Bathroom Walls
Available On Netflix
This one flew entirely under the radar last year, but Words On Bathroom Walls was one of the most ef-
fective dramas I saw in 2020.
It is a splendid, honest showcase of mental health issues, and tackles a young high-school-aged boy who battles schizophrenia. He’s a smart, incredibly complex young man falling in love with a beautiful girl in his class, and he hides his secret from her.
He wishes to be normal as those around him try to help how they can – often unsuccessfully. The internal struggles of main character Adam are so well chronicled, and it’s one that’ll make you tear up for sure.
Charlie Plummer is incredible here, and he’s boosted by Andy Garcia, the lovely Taylor Russell, AnnaSophia Robb, Molly Parker and Walton Goggins, who I’d watch in anything.
This one will affect you and hit you hard – have the tissues ready.
The
Score
Available On Prime Video
One of the biggest comfort movies I’ve ever seen, The Score has a fantastic pedigree and great talent aboard, while also being massively entertaining.
An older thief is looking to retire and live off all he’s stolen, but a young hotshot pulls him in for one last job.
Sound familiar? It is, but once you hear who’s involved, you’ll be in. Robert De Niro, Edward Norton and Marlon Brando all star in this incredible crime tale.
They’re all fantastic, and Angela Bassett is also great in a supporting role. De Niro and Norton play off each other incredibly well, and you can tell they’re having a great time.
It’s directed skillfully by Frank Oz, who did the voice of Yoda and Muppet and Sesame Street characters. He’s had success with movies like In & Out and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, but this is a departure and a great serious effort from him.
The Score is a well-regarded, intense crime caper that has a few great surprises in store. You’ll enjoy every singular minute.
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